Not looking good for me to hike entire BMT this spring. I might have 3 weeks off between shows. Trying to rethink what I can do & figure out logistics. Thinking of doing it backward (southbound) Maybe Fontana or Deals to Springer. I"ll know more in a month. So much for easy shuttle arrangements. Anybody have any recommendations? I would be coming in by bus to??? Good news is I'm going back to work for an old crew & will be traveling a limited schedule of shows & be based back east. Working out of WV & I guess living in NH.
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SGT Rock wrote:
I incorrectly said the flagging would be orange. It is yellow.
Why did you have to spoil all the fun! :silly: -
Mountain-Mike wrote:
Not looking good for me to hike entire BMT this spring. I might have 3 weeks off between shows. Trying to rethink what I can do & figure out logistics. Thinking of doing it backward (southbound) Maybe Fontana or Deals to Springer. I"ll know more in a month. So much for easy shuttle arrangements. Anybody have any recommendations? I would be coming in by bus to??? Good news is I'm going back to work for an old crew & will be traveling a limited schedule of shows & be based back east. Working out of WV & I guess living in NH.
Maybe a 180 mile BMT AT Smokies loopSometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Dr. Seuss
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Rasty wrote:
Mountain-Mike wrote:
Not looking good for me to hike entire BMT this spring. I might have 3 weeks off between shows. Trying to rethink what I can do & figure out logistics. Thinking of doing it backward (southbound) Maybe Fontana or Deals to Springer. I"ll know more in a month. So much for easy shuttle arrangements. Anybody have any recommendations? I would be coming in by bus to??? Good news is I'm going back to work for an old crew & will be traveling a limited schedule of shows & be based back east. Working out of WV & I guess living in NH.
Maybe a 180 mile BMT AT Smokies loop
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Mountain-Mike wrote:
Rasty wrote:
Mountain-Mike wrote:
Not looking good for me to hike entire BMT this spring. I might have 3 weeks off between shows. Trying to rethink what I can do & figure out logistics. Thinking of doing it backward (southbound) Maybe Fontana or Deals to Springer. I"ll know more in a month. So much for easy shuttle arrangements. Anybody have any recommendations? I would be coming in by bus to??? Good news is I'm going back to work for an old crew & will be traveling a limited schedule of shows & be based back east. Working out of WV & I guess living in NH.
Maybe a 180 mile BMT AT Smokies loop
Just wonder if I could get reservations for AT part.
I did last spring. Can't say I followed them very well. Also slept in my tent.Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Dr. Seuss -
Rasty wrote:
Mountain-Mike wrote:
Rasty wrote:
Mountain-Mike wrote:
Not looking good for me to hike entire BMT this spring. I might have 3 weeks off between shows. Trying to rethink what I can do & figure out logistics. Thinking of doing it backward (southbound) Maybe Fontana or Deals to Springer. I"ll know more in a month. So much for easy shuttle arrangements. Anybody have any recommendations? I would be coming in by bus to??? Good news is I'm going back to work for an old crew & will be traveling a limited schedule of shows & be based back east. Working out of WV & I guess living in NH.
Maybe a 180 mile BMT AT Smokies loop
Just wonder if I could get reservations for AT part.
I did last spring. Can't say I followed them very well. Also slept in my tent.
i also did it wrong.its all good -
If you are traveling in by bus, the closest station on this side of the Smokies is Knoxville. I don't know how fast you normally hike, but you could get to Spring in 3 weeks and have time to take a day or two off the trail if needed. Its only about 189 miles to Springer from Deals Gap.
Mountain-Mike wrote:
Not looking good for me to hike entire BMT this spring. I might have 3 weeks off between shows. Trying to rethink what I can do & figure out logistics. Thinking of doing it backward (southbound) Maybe Fontana or Deals to Springer. I"ll know more in a month. So much for easy shuttle arrangements. Anybody have any recommendations? I would be coming in by bus to??? Good news is I'm going back to work for an old crew & will be traveling a limited schedule of shows & be based back east. Working out of WV & I guess living in NH. -
Mountain-Mike wrote:
Not looking good for me to hike entire BMT this spring. I might have 3 weeks off between shows. Trying to rethink what I can do & figure out logistics. Thinking of doing it backward (southbound) Maybe Fontana or Deals to Springer. I"ll know more in a month. So much for easy shuttle arrangements. Anybody have any recommendations? I would be coming in by bus to??? Good news is I'm going back to work for an old crew & will be traveling a limited schedule of shows & be based back east. Working out of WV & I guess living in NH.
I'm an hour and a half from Deals Gap. I'd be happy to pick you up and drop you off as long as I'm not scheduled to work.
And I won't be in town 3/20-3/27Lost in the right direction. -
Mike you have any dates lined up yet?Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Dr. Seuss -
Last day of Daytona is March 16th. Figure at least one day to pack up, maybe two if we have several locations. The question is if I have to drive a truck back to WV. Add another day or two depending on if I am hauling a trailer. Then catch a bus & shuttle to trailhead. If I don't have to drive, I could catch a buy right out of Daytona & head to Atlanta.
Rethinking now, I may head to Atlanta either way & head north. If I make good milelage just keep going north for the entire trail. If I have to bail from Deal/Fontana. I can likely find a shuttle to a bs stop since it will be prime hiker season & I might be able to join an AT hiker that is bailing. Another alternative would be bailing on 441 & see if I can get a ride/shuttle.
NB would give me more bail out points with a better chance of finishing the entire trail. Only bummer is I won't get to meet HB or another hiker that will be on the trail. Next show opens April 19, not counting travel & set up time. -
yeah, not very likely i'll run into you as im starting 4/10.
Mountain-Mike wrote:
Last day of Daytona is March 16th. Figure at least one day to pack up, maybe two if we have several locations. The question is if I have to drive a truck back to WV. Add another day or two depending on if I am hauling a trailer. Then catch a bus & shuttle to trailhead. If I don't have to drive, I could catch a buy right out of Daytona & head to Atlanta.
Rethinking now, I may head to Atlanta either way & head north. If I make good milelage just keep going north for the entire trail. If I have to bail from Deal/Fontana. I can likely find a shuttle to a bs stop since it will be prime hiker season & I might be able to join an AT hiker that is bailing. Another alternative would be bailing on 441 & see if I can get a ride/shuttle.
NB would give me more bail out points with a better chance of finishing the entire trail. Only bummer is I won't get to meet HB or another hiker that will be on the trail. Next show opens April 19, not counting travel & set up time.
its all good -
Wen my daughter was born I had to trade in my GMC 2500hd. I hated to do that, but had too. I think we are close to trading the minivan back in. For what, I'm not sure. We want a 4x4 with good clearance. We have a Cherokee but it doesn't do to well on the beach at the OBX's. did I mention I miss my truck...
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Beach sand needs 12 inches of clearance. The 8 to 9 inch clearance SUV's are marginal in the ruts. My Honda Pilot has good 4 wheel drive but can't get throughSometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Dr. Seuss -
That's the truth. The jeep is horrible in the ruts. My truck was a 4x4. It drove thru and on ruts like I was driving in a parking lot.
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Dmax wrote:
That's the truth. The jeep is horrible in the ruts. My truck was a 4x4. It drove thru and on ruts like I was driving in a parking lot.
you need this: http://www.chevrolet.com/silverado-1500-pickup-truck.htmlits all good -
Man I wish I could HB, if I was in the market I'd come up to your place a buy one from ya...they look sweet!
hikerboy wrote:
Dmax wrote:
That's the truth. The jeep is horrible in the ruts. My truck was a 4x4. It drove thru and on ruts like I was driving in a parking lot.
you need this: http://www.chevrolet.com/silverado-1500-pickup-truck.html -
I like that Alot. But I need a 2500 unfortunately. I have to be able to pull our Jayco up and down these mountain and the pontoon down to SC for fishing. We started out with the 1/2 tons and ended up killing us in gas when we had to pull. That mountain going up to Asheville is a rough one... We also pull the camper to the beach from Tn. Otherwise it would be a 1/2 ton for sure.
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Dmax wrote:
I like that Alot. But I need a 2500 unfortunately. I have to be able to pull our Jayco up and down these mountain and the pontoon down to SC for fishing. We started out with the 1/2 tons and ended up killing us in gas when we had to pull. That mountain going up to Asheville is a rough one... We also pull the camper to the beach from Tn. Otherwise it would be a 1/2 ton for sure.
what was i thinkin? the all new 2015 2500 hd is on the way!!!
http://www.chevrolet.com/silverado-2500hd-heavy-duty-trucks.htmlits all good -
Ya, that's it
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Buy a chevy- fund HB's hike.
What an entitled freeloader! -
He pencils that in on the sticker, and then at the sit down says.
Just Bill wrote:
Buy a chevy- fund HB's hike.
What an entitled freeloader!
...tax & tags, minus rebate, collage student, fund HB's hike, transportation...ok that's about it and the grand total is $**,*** -
rocksNsocks wrote:
He pencils that in on the sticker, and then at the sit down says.Just Bill wrote:
Buy a chevy- fund HB's hike.
What an entitled freeloader!
...tax & tags, minus rebate, collage student, fund HB's hike, transportation...ok that's about it and the grand total is $**,***
its listed on the bill of sale as "hiker prep fee"its all good -
hey, a guys gotta earn...dees people gotta buy! :lol:
hikerboy wrote:
rocksNsocks wrote:
He pencils that in on the sticker, and then at the sit down says.Just Bill wrote:
Buy a chevy- fund HB's hike.
What an entitled freeloader!
...tax & tags, minus rebate, collage student, fund HB's hike, transportation...ok that's about it and the grand total is $**,***
its listed on the bill of sale as "hiker prep fee"
...if I was you, I'd be sellin girl scout cookies for $4.25 a box, I'd have on my desk the little jar with the three legged dog, guess how many jelly beans, and unicef box....and a guy outside ringin a bell holdin a red can....but that's me. -
yeah well theyre not buying enough. the weather has been killing us all winter, and financially i am nowhere near where i need to be to hike to maine. right now i can cover about two months, and unless we start rocking and rolling at work, i may have to postpone a full thru until next year, and just hike for a coupla months.the biggest adventure for me this year is the bmt anyway. except for virginia and part of pa, ive already seen the rest of the trail.rocksNsocks wrote:
hey, a guys gotta earn...dees people gotta buy! :lol:hikerboy wrote:
rocksNsocks wrote:
He pencils that in on the sticker, and then at the sit down says.Just Bill wrote:
Buy a chevy- fund HB's hike.
What an entitled freeloader!
...tax & tags, minus rebate, collage student, fund HB's hike, transportation...ok that's about it and the grand total is $**,***
its listed on the bill of sale as "hiker prep fee"
either way, im not a guy who's into a lot of stress, so i'll just keep working till i leave and hike as far as my money will hold out.its all good.its all good -
That's what I'd do too, I wouldn't want to do a thru-hike and have to worry about money, If I didn't have what I thought I needed to do it up right...I'd just go as far as I could, or save and wait till next year.
hikerboy wrote:
yeah well theyre not buying enough. the weather has been killing us all winter, and financially i am nowhere near where i need to be to hike to maine. right now i can cover about two months, and unless we start rocking and rolling at work, i may have to postpone a full thru until next year, and just hike for a coupla months.the biggest adventure for me this year is the bmt anyway. except for virginia and part of pa, ive already seen the rest of the trail.rocksNsocks wrote:
hey, a guys gotta earn...dees people gotta buy! :lol:hikerboy wrote:
rocksNsocks wrote:
He pencils that in on the sticker, and then at the sit down says.Just Bill wrote:
Buy a chevy- fund HB's hike.
What an entitled freeloader!
...tax & tags, minus rebate, collage student, fund HB's hike, transportation...ok that's about it and the grand total is $**,***
its listed on the bill of sale as "hiker prep fee"
either way, im not a guy who's into a lot of stress, so i'll just keep working till i leave and hike as far as my money will hold out.its all good.
...but i think you just said that. -
what day are you leaving?
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my train gets in on 4/9, staying at hiker hostel and starting at springer on my bday 4/10.
LoboSolo wrote:
what day are you leaving?
should be in damascus by trail days, maybe sooner.its all good -
hikerboy wrote:
my train gets in on 4/9, staying at hiker hostel and starting at springer on my bday 4/10.LoboSolo wrote:
what day are you leaving?
should be in damascus by trail days, maybe sooner.
Here is to you selling/leasing a record number of cars between now and then!
The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
Astro wrote:
hikerboy wrote:
my train gets in on 4/9, staying at hiker hostel and starting at springer on my bday 4/10.LoboSolo wrote:
what day are you leaving?
should be in damascus by trail days, maybe sooner.
Here is to you selling/leasing a record number of cars between now and then!
Free floor mats!Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Dr. Seuss -
thanks astro, but im not sweating it..and ive taken the pressure off myself . i cant do any more than my best every day, and i'll just hike as long as money holds out, hopefully to maine, but if not, i'll just come back and make more money till i can hike again.right now my focus is on the bmt. at present i should be able to get to at least harpers ferry.
Astro wrote:
hikerboy wrote:
my train gets in on 4/9, staying at hiker hostel and starting at springer on my bday 4/10.LoboSolo wrote:
what day are you leaving?
should be in damascus by trail days, maybe sooner.
Here is to you selling/leasing a record number of cars between now and then!
i'll need a good march for me to finish.and still it wont be a thru hike. just two lashsits all good -
Nothing wrong with a good lash.
Two is double the fun!
If you ever come here I'll crack the whip and make sure you do a pure thruhike.
I reckon you could do it in about 30 days.Resident Australian, proving being a grumpy old man is not just an American trait. -
right now im a bit out of shape. havent hiked much in the past month.hopefully ill get a few hikes in before i leave.it doesnt take me long to get my legs, but i dont want to start completely cold either.
OzJacko wrote:
Nothing wrong with a good lash.
Two is double the fun!
If you ever come here I'll crack the whip and make sure you do a pure thruhike.
I reckon you could do it in about 30 days.its all good -
hikerboy wrote:
right now im a bit out of shape. havent hiked much in the past month.hopefully ill get a few hikes in before i leave.it doesnt take me long to get my legs, but i dont want to start completely cold either.OzJacko wrote:
Nothing wrong with a good lash.
Two is double the fun!
If you ever come here I'll crack the whip and make sure you do a pure thruhike.
I reckon you could do it in about 30 days.
Yeah right!
You out of shape is like me in Tennessee.
You'll be fine. Do you good to feel some burn going through Georgia.
I remember you being politely frustrated at our slow pace. As IM's legs got better I got a chest infection and we were still going slow through the Smokys.
I'm serious though.
I know it'll be a while, but make sure the Bib is on your bucket list.
They won't let you bring Pepe in but he has relatives here.
49.gifResident Australian, proving being a grumpy old man is not just an American trait. -
hikerboy wrote:
well in spite of the lousy weather, i'm pulling out a month, been selling cars every day the past week, and it looks like i'll make bonus.if i hit, with a good march , i'll have enough to get to maine.
That is great newsSometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Dr. Seuss -
I recommend walking to work every day until you leave.
hikerboy wrote:
right now im a bit out of shape. havent hiked much in the past month.hopefully ill get a few hikes in before i leave.it doesnt take me long to get my legs, but i dont want to start completely cold either.OzJacko wrote:
Nothing wrong with a good lash.
Two is double the fun!
If you ever come here I'll crack the whip and make sure you do a pure thruhike.
I reckon you could do it in about 30 days.
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HB I will be working with my friend that sews in Deals Gap while I'm in Daytona. Any info you need about the place(s). Also I have some fuel with me I can give him to pass on to you. Big or little canister?
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Big can it is. If there is anything elso you need let me know & it will be waiting for you.
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