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[jmh33]

Got out yesterday to get 5 more miles done. Sunny 75deg day. Was hoping to go again today but rain and storms squashed that. And the guessers are calling for the same till August I think. My next section is rocky/rooty/hilly so wet and slippery isn’t a good choice. Going to keep a close watch on the weather and hopefully get rolling again!!
John

 

[jbmonkey]

got caught in the rain today walking part of the river....but before it broke saw some critters....

 

[jbmonkey]

other 2 critters...white tail on my way to the river and some water bird swimming underwater.....

 

[dogstar]

got caught in the rain today walking part of the river....but before it broke saw some critters....
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Swamp looks magical and scary at the same time...
Looks like an anhinga and great blue heron
Thanks for sharing!

 

[RLB0414]

got caught in the rain today walking part of the river....but before it broke saw some critters....
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Beautiful area and photos.
Even though death and danger could be lurking just under the surface, standing at the edge casting a too water bait just seems natural to me.

 

[pvicenzi]

 

[jbmonkey]

besides the knife..what are we lookin at? ya got my full attention

 

[pvicenzi]

besides the knife..what are we lookin at? ya got my full attention

Snow shoes.

 

[jbmonkey]

Snow shoes.

thanks. never would have guessed that...no snow here ever.

 

[RLB0414]

Snow shoes.

I thought a dog sled just back from a trip.

 

[Jsega51]

thanks. never would have guessed that...no snow here ever.

Ever gone somewhere and played in it? When we get a good Lake Erie blasting I could send ya tractor trailer full lol.

 

[jbmonkey]

Ever gone somewhere and played in it? When we get a good Lake Erie blasting I could send ya tractor trailer full lol.

spent one full winter as a kid in Pennsylvania. got on plane was 80f. got off plane was -14f. spent a whole winter in ice and snow. shoveling it, scraping ice..standing in it waiting for the school bus, etc sheer misery.....

came back to florida that summer. one of the happiest days of my life.....

 

[Jsega51]

spent one full winter as a kid in Pennsylvania. got on plane was 80f. got off plane was -14f. spent a whole winter in ice and snow. shoveling it, scraping ice..standing in it waiting for the school bus, etc sheer misery.....

came back to florida that summer. one of the happiest days of my life.....

Huh, yeah I guess it’s easier to deal with it when you’ve grown up with it each year, I’m one of the few that doesn’t complain about it and the hiking trails become quite nice with almost nobody on them. Can’t beat the winter woods as far as quiet and serene goes, it’s amazing with most birds being gone, no bugs etc.

 

[Hammer67]

Idaho Colorado

 

[dogstar]

Idaho Colorado

...almost makes me want to drink a Coors. Almost.

 

[Hammer67]

...almost makes me want to drink a Coors. Almost.

I don't hate myself that much.

 

[jmh33]

Some how I forgot to take a knife pic. Added 7.4 miles to the remaining total yesterday. HOT Trek and still slippery. Fell 4 times, ran out of water and generally a really tough day. Was glad when it was done and you won’t hear me say that again!!
John

 

[dogstar]

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Some how I forgot to take a knife pic. Added 7.4 miles to the remaining total yesterday. HOT Trek and still slippery. Fell 4 times, ran out of water and generally a really tough day. Was glad when it was done and you won’t hear me say that again!!
John

I hope you didn't get seriously hurt. Thanks for the pics as always.

 

[jmh33]

I hope you didn't get seriously hurt. Thanks for the pics as always.

Well. We won’t talk about that!!
Like I said. It was a tough day.
John

 

[GAGL]

ran out of water

Do you carry some sort of water filter with you?

I use a Katadyn BeFree and am very happy with it.

Sawyer Squeeze is a popular alternative which most thru-hikers use. Very small and you can screw it on a regular PET bottle.