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Hiking & Biking
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PostQuote from LIhikers: “My wife and I are visiting our son, and his wife, in Ohio. Today we rented bicycles and did a 36 mile ride on a local rail trail. The trail was pretty flat, making it easy but the bicycles were of a design that was very uncomfortable. The crank was too far forward making the bike hard to get off when stopped and hard to get going again. The brand was Electra and model Townie 7. Good enough for a trail side rental but nothing I'd ever buy. ” That’s a lot of miles! Good for y…
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AT Vista 2023
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PostHow was it? I looked at the schedule and it wasn’t very specific. It would be fun to go next year (if they have it again) depending on where I’m at in life.
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And In Other News
PostQuote from LIhikers: “In my 30s I was still busy raising 2 sons and not much time for myself. I'll take those extra years in my 50s please. Actually at 71 I'm already on overtime. Men in my father's family all died in their early 50s so I'm grateful for every day I get. ” me too, my 30’s sucked.
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Quote from Espeycaver: “yeah I thought about injury but barring that you are required to sleep in the shelter, that's why you reserve it. ” Indeed, but there are other variables to consider. I’ve been in a situation where two hikers were having difficulty and had to stop for the night at a shelter without a reservation. And several times with thru hikers who needed to get out of the rain. Also, there were many times when I didn’t think I’d make it to the next shelter. I’m non-confrontational and…
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Quote from Espeycaver: “So for the last question, should I bring a gravity or pump filter? My gravity filter is half the weight and will work fine if the pipes are flowing. ” I don’t have experience with gravity filters and my pump filter got clogged in the Smokies and was thrown away so I don’t know the answer. (I’ve been using the original Sawyer Squeeze for years without any problems.)
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Bluegrass
PostQuote from hikerboy: “I've been groovin on Billy Strings . His live shows have been on nugs.net. Amazing guitarist with an incrdibly talented band. youtu.be/r3rM0X3ayTg ” Me too! He has an inspiring story of addiction recovery. I love his version of Shady Grove, it has all the elements of what my music teacher is trying to teach my jam group. Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway are really hot right now. I’ve followed the fiddle player, Bronwyn Keith-Hines for several years and watched her develop as…
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ATQOTD
PostQuote from max.patch: “They need to delete that question as written and start over. They don't even have the correct answer as one of the choices for the (very poorly written) question that was asked. But, like everyone else, I got the question "correct" only becasue we knew what they were trying to ask. ” And i keep forgetting and get it incorrect every time it comes up. Ugh.
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Quote from Espeycaver: “I thought you could camp anywhere, didn't know how strict the national park was. I also know about the permit requirements. There is now a parking permit required. I'm mainly concerned about water. Are the springs flowing in Sept and gravity filter vs. pump. If I have to dig a hole for water and have a gravity bag I'm screwed. ” You’re in TN so you know we’ve had a ton of rain, there won’t be a problem with water in Sept.
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Bluegrass
PostHot Corn Cold Corn is a simple, traditional bluegrass song that can be embellished in really cool ways. I love this version, (hope the link works.) Too bad the fiddle doesn’t take a break. Don’t try to understand it, the lyrics make no sense which makes it fun to sing and play. youtu.be/YWJ8m8tNATs
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Bluegrass
PostQuote from jimmyjam: “Anyone heard these guys? I stumbled across them. Steve n Seagulls. They are a Finnish band that does bluegrass versions of heavy metal. I really like it. youtu.be/3JFb_aOn6rc ” Interesting and entertaining for sure…but calling themselves a bluegrass band (per their bio) isn’t exactly correct. The definition of bluegrass is everyone takes a break and gets “showcased” so to speak while the others play back-up, never melody. They are more of a band who plays rock using traditi…
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Took a walk today
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PostYesterday I walked on the trails again, maybe 4 miles. It amazes me how many trails are around here with easy access. I just walk out the door of the hotel. I was on a loop trail, mostly following my nose, when I came to a parking area that I had to walk through before accessing the next trailhead. A sketchy man (nearly sure he was homeless) with a pit bull got out of a beat up vehicle (held together with duct tape). The dog looked happy and friendly with a nice harness on but I decided to be ca…
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Took a walk today
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PostQuote from LIhikers: “TJ, you've got plenty of your own accomplishments, don't sell yourself short. Let's see, long distance hiking, spinning yarn, knitting, playing the fiddle, helping people through your nursing career and maybe most important being a mom and grandmother. And that's all I know about, I'd bet there's more. ” Thank you, that’s so kind of you to say!
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Astro on CT 2023
PostCongratulations Astro!
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Took a walk today
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PostI’m in Colorado. I accompanied my dad to his 60th college reunion. It’s hard taking care of an elderly parent (airports are absolute nightmares for the disabled) but I was fortunate to have some time off for a wonderful walk today. My dad is a true hero. He was nominated for the Medal of Honor. (I overheard his classmate say, “you should have gotten that medal, you had more balls than anyone I’ve ever seen.) Hearing and seeing the respect his classmates have for him is awesome. He’s in very poor…
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Isle Royale
PostI’m happy for you! Sounds great!
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Cumberland Island GA
PostQuote from IMScotty: “Great trip report TJ. It sounds like in the fall after the bugs die back would be a great time to visit? S ” In cooler weather, it would be easier to explore the island but it will be more crowded. I think I’d rather go when it’s cooler. On second thought, it was nice to have the beach to myself.