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Quote from A.T.Lt: “Maybe between the 2 Georgians on here who's screen names start with a T and one of which might be having some sweet trail hookups they can organize a south of the MasonDixson line cafe group hike? No?? Some of us Yanks might want to take a road trip ya know ” I'm game. Maybe the Lakeshore trail in the Smokies. It's a great hike and didn't have any killer hills.

Quote from Astro: “Quote from Rasty: “Quote from JimBlue: “I'm trying to walk 2,000 steps every day. Most days I do that. ” I walked 46181 steps yesterday. At least 10 times yesterday I thought I was going to die from heart or leg failure. Take a 20 second break and walk another 200 steps. ” Wow, and I was feeling good about 17,000 today. ” The app on my phone is within a quarter mile of Sgt Rocks guide on a 21 mile day. I'm impressed with it.

Quote from Astro: “Quote from Rasty: “I'm learning about winter distance hiking. I'm using a 40° sleeping bag and a 0° quilt. My temperature range is +/- 50°. The weather where I am is exactly that. Last night I used my 0° quilt as a pillow. Tomorrow night and the next I will need both. I'm hiking in shorts down to 30°. I find that it's easier to add and remove gloves and hats then pants. ” And you are in GA (or NC)!If there is a Southern Cafe version of the North's MLK, I vote we wait until Mem…

Quote from JimBlue: “I'm trying to walk 2,000 steps every day. Most days I do that. ” I walked 46181 steps yesterday. At least 10 times yesterday I thought I was going to die from heart or leg failure. Take a 20 second break and walk another 200 steps.

I'm learning about winter distance hiking. I'm using a 40° sleeping bag and a 0° quilt. My temperature range is +/- 50°. The weather where I am is exactly that. Last night I used my 0° quilt as a pillow. Tomorrow night and the next I will need both. I'm hiking in shorts down to 30°. I find that it's easier to add and remove gloves and hats then pants.

Sweating going uphill and freezing going downhill

Quote from Dan76: “The site photos do not do justice to the pack. I'll have to stop by at their location and take a peak. ” I don't think the new owner is very website savvy. He maybe needs to spend a few dollars having someone update the site.

Quote from PaulMags: “Do these miles count? anorak.jpg ” There is a 50% penalty on any downhill of less then a 40° angle

Quote from jimmyjam: “"Did bathtub laundry..." You are now officially Hiker Trash. Don't forget to swipe a little toilet paper. ” Already done

Quote from Trebor: “When do you expect to be at Springer? ” Monday evening or Tuesday morning

Day 1 - 13 miles Started at mile 110.4 Finished at mile 97.4 Great start going south from Reliance Tennessee up the Lost Creek. 1000' climb to the top of Brock Mountain. Camped just south of Deep Gap right after sunset. Day 2 - 19.4 miles Finished at mile 78 Saw two day hikes close to Thunder rock campground. A bunch of big climbs and really nice trails. The 2550' climb up to the top of Big Frog mountain was "fun". Day 3 - 21.5 miles Finished at mile 56.5 Huge day for me with lots of varied terr…

Half way so far. 60 miles in 3-1/2 days.

Sitting in my hotel room in Dahlonega Georgia drinking a Highlands Devil's Britches Red Indian Pale Ale. Had a Highlands Oatmeal Porter earlier.

Quote from TrafficJam: “Quote from Rasty: “I'm leaving tomorrow for Amicacola. Getting a shuttle from Ron Brown on Friday morning to Reliance and hiking South. Going to resupply in Blue Ridge. Total miles should be 120. The weather looks decent with some warm days, some rain, some cold days and some snow possible. ” Have a great time . Will this finish it for you or do you have 1/2 the Smokies to do? ” I still have from highway 441 to Davenport gap in the Smokies.

I'm leaving tomorrow for Amicacola. Getting a shuttle from Ron Brown on Friday morning to Reliance and hiking South. Going to resupply in Blue Ridge. Total miles should be 120. The weather looks decent with some warm days, some rain, some cold days and some snow possible.

Quote from SarcasmTheElf: “Quote from Rasty: “I had to replace the window motor for my Honda Pilot that I had. The YouTube video was 30 minutes. The repair took 15 minutes. ” Which motor? ” oops. I forgot the word window before motor

I had to replace the window motor for my Honda Pilot that I had. The YouTube video was 30 minutes. The repair took 15 minutes.

Quote from TrafficJam: “Quote from Rasty: “Quote from TrafficJam: “I'm a little confused. I created a map in Gaia of what I think is the BMT between Tapoco Lodge and Fontana. I know this route is on the old AT, now called Yellow Creek Mountain Trail. When I zoom in, this Gaia says it's the AT (?) ” Probably pulling info from the old USGS maps? ” Yeah, that's annoying and confusing. Both the old AT and rerouted AT are labeled Appalachian Trail. The center line pointing up is the trail to Fontana.…

Quote from TrafficJam: “I'm a little confused. I created a map in Gaia of what I think is the BMT between Tapoco Lodge and Fontana. I know this route is on the old AT, now called Yellow Creek Mountain Trail. When I zoom in, this Gaia says it's the AT (?) ” Probably pulling info from the old USGS maps? appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…9643db296e543c8dc52533aa7

Quote from max.patch: “robert irvine (restaurant impossible) and john taffer (bar rescue) are always shaking their heads at people who open up a restaurant or a bar who have no experience in the industry becasue it is something they "always wanted to do". makes good television, though. ” Twisty comes across as intelligent. If you can figure out how to sell a beer at 4x your cost then your in business. As long as you don't agree to pay rent that is unreasonable for your location and revenue you w…