Fancy Got Sick, Mom Got Sixty
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We are probably opposite of you and your Mom. I am not sure if they would be hiking the AT if not for me. Literally, good sons as they are, they are doing it for me. I always ask the oldest son, did he enjoy the hike. He always says something like. I don't know if enjoy is the word. I always say, You know you did. We laugh. I tell him, I go to the movies with you. He does not think hiking and going to a movie is comparable. I am a lucky Mom. I will soon be 59. My greatest joys are being with my sons. I am glad you and your Mom are enjoying being together, even if the weather at times can be less enjoyable, the time together is. On our last hike, I did mention you to a family. We had hiked down to Sam Moore Shelter from Bears Den Hostel and back to Bears Den Rocks. Before we were to continue on to Pine Grove Road, Snickers Gap, I wanted my picture at Bears Den Rocks. There was a family there. It looked like a Mom with several teenage children. I told her we were hiking the AT. As they asked questions, I told here our hike today would be about 7. 4 miles. They were in awe. They kept going on about me being able to hike 7. 4 miles. When I told them our longest hike was about eleven miles, they were in unbelief. Having to turn the adulation away from me I told them of you, Dixie, who I thought had hiked 60 miles in a 24 hour period. I could not remember exactly, but, I told them you did 40 miles for sure, but, I thought 60 was what you really did. They were totally awed. She took my picture for me, and my sons, who usually prod me away from conversing to long, were ready for us to finish our hike. I watched the family who took my picture leave and hike back to where they parked at Snickers Gap. I was in awe of them too. They were out enjoying the day together too; a shorter hike for them, but, I expect, all the same as memorable. Glad to see you hiking, and you and your Mom enjoying being together. Many happy trails to you both.
Date: 2020-08-18
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tim
wonderful, multi-generational, multi-specie trip! Fancy's reaction to stump in the trail reminds me of an opposite reaction I'd had, late one
night, approaching Yosemite village under their street lamps, huge timber rounds, seating for group meetings - then one of those huge rounds. stood up
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wonderful, multi-generational, multi-specie trip! Fancy's reaction to stump in the trail reminds me of an opposite reaction I'd had, late one
night, approaching Yosemite village under their street lamps, huge timber rounds, seating for group meetings - then one of those huge rounds. stood up
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plewelly
Just watched all the videos of this hike because I have a border collie about Fancy's size (who also looks a lot like her) and I wanted to see how Fancy handled this as I want to take Riley on some backpacking trips real soon. Glad to see it went well for you.
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Just watched all the videos of this hike because I have a border collie about Fancy's size (who also looks a lot like her) and I wanted to see how Fancy handled this as I want to take Riley on some backpacking trips real soon. Glad to see it went well for you.
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Jennifer
I was just in Cascade Locks 3 weeks ago! My husband, 4 year old daughter, and myself drove a campervan from Denver to RMNP, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Glacier (my fav) Banff, Jasper, back down to Mt. Rainier, then Oregon. It was the best month of my life!
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I was just in Cascade Locks 3 weeks ago! My husband, 4 year old daughter, and myself drove a campervan from Denver to RMNP, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Glacier (my fav) Banff, Jasper, back down to Mt. Rainier, then Oregon. It was the best month of my life!
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Kim
I've never understood the appeal of walking across the Bridge of the Gods. But that may be because I've driven across it so many times & always been afraid of meeting oncoming traffic & a pedestrian at the same time. Stay safe out there, folks.
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I've never understood the appeal of walking across the Bridge of the Gods. But that may be because I've driven across it so many times & always been afraid of meeting oncoming traffic & a pedestrian at the same time. Stay safe out there, folks.
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mmyr123
Not sure if you found it already but. I backpack with my dog also. Ruffware makes some really good dog jackets. I have a cold weather and a really good rain jacket from them. really put them to the test and they worked great.
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Not sure if you found it already but. I backpack with my dog also. Ruffware makes some really good dog jackets. I have a cold weather and a really good rain jacket from them. really put them to the test and they worked great.
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Tim
You have a great quality about you. Few people have the ability to stop what they are doing & take a moment to enjoy the subtle beauty around them. You even go as far to capture it on video & share it with us all. Thank you
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You have a great quality about you. Few people have the ability to stop what they are doing & take a moment to enjoy the subtle beauty around them. You even go as far to capture it on video & share it with us all. Thank you
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Jesse
Your mom is INCREDIBLE, taking on such an adventure at the age of 60. You look a lot like her. I'll bet you can only hope you can follow in her footsteps when you reach that age. Thank you for sharing her with us.
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Your mom is INCREDIBLE, taking on such an adventure at the age of 60. You look a lot like her. I'll bet you can only hope you can follow in her footsteps when you reach that age. Thank you for sharing her with us.
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FOUCH
Great video. Love hiking with my dogs, I got 3 and they take turns hiking and coming to work with me. They are like my kids, it's nice seeing other people treat dogs the way they deserve to be treated!
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Great video. Love hiking with my dogs, I got 3 and they take turns hiking and coming to work with me. They are like my kids, it's nice seeing other people treat dogs the way they deserve to be treated!
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Bill
I think it's great that your Mom can in some ways relate now what you have gone through in your adventures in getting the triple crown. No its not all a beautiful time but worth it. Love it.
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I think it's great that your Mom can in some ways relate now what you have gone through in your adventures in getting the triple crown. No its not all a beautiful time but worth it. Love it.
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