Ready to go....again

The gear is ready to go again and tomorrow, April 22 I will finally get on the trail. I've packed and repacked and think I have things the way I want them now. Still probably be changing things as I go and discover what I'm needing more often. Greyhound never did find my other pack and are supposed to be sending a claim form to be filled out. Folks will be helping me out on that since I will be on the trail.

Thanks to Team Greene for getting me out on the trail, wouldn't have happened without all of you helping out.

The door into the new tent.

View of the tent from the back.

Me and the pack.

A side view of me and the pack with it fully loaded and ready to go. The pack is weighing in right about at 33lbs., with enough food for app. 7 days.


Not sure when I will get another chance to post, but I will when I can, so keep checking in to find out what's been happening and where I've been.

 

Reequipped

The new pack loaded and ready to hit the trail!

It seems to be trying to embrace me!

Won't be long now and I will actually be hitting the trail. Either tues. or wed. will be the start date. Happy trails!

Getting reequipped

Getting new equipment together to get started on the AT hike. Still no word from greyhound on my pack, so with some support from the Greene team I should be on the trail  by 4/22.

A bit later than I wanted to start but should still have time to complete it. I'll post a pic when the new pack is ready.

So don't give up reading my blog yet...I'm still going to get on the trail!

Lost pack adventure continues (Thanks greyhound)

Have you seen me? I got chased away by a big dog and now I seem to be lost. Please help me find my way home. I miss that sweaty back.

So far no luck with finding my pack. Going to visit mom & dad and see what turns up. Haven't given up hope yet. Just getting delayed.

If doesn't show up soon will have to notify the great smokie mt. since my permit was In the pack.

Was expecting some hard times and delays...but I did not expect this. EVERY DAY'S A NEW ADVENTURE!!!

traveling

The bus ride has begun. Should be in gainesville Georgia on Thursday. Have shuttle set up to get me Amicalola falls.

After bus ride it will feel good to get hiking!!

Bus was 2 hrs. late out of Albuquerque, the driver never showed up and they had to find another, but made it to St. Louis in time for my transfer, however my pack was not on the bus!! Said it should be in Gainesville before me. I sure hope so...

The adventure has continued.

Leaving Nashville and off to Atlanta. Met a guy here just coming off the AT. Didn't get a chance to talk and find out why. Got called for the bus.

On the way to gainsville...hope my pack is.

No pack #$$$#&%*. So far no luck finding it. This is really starting to piss me off!!!!!!! Not real happy with greyhound at the moment. If doesn't show up this afternoon or in the morning, guess I'll have to go back to Atlanta on the afternoon bus and have it out.

thanks to eureka

I would like to thank Eureka for their sponsorship and sending me a new timberline tent. Thanks for a great product and extremely friendly service!

the new tent...can't wait to be on the trail

The adventure starts tomorrow and on the trail thurs. (2 day bus ride).

Loaded and ready to go!