Heading out tomorrow

[coheterojo]

Well this is it. Tomorrow I'll be dropped off at the base of the Approach trail around noon. I'm going up the 6 million and 2 steps to the Amicalola Lodge where I will spend one last night in coddled comfort, wake to an early wake-up call, eat a big breakfast at the buffet and then ... off I go to Maine.

See ya down the trail,

El Flaco

[10-K]

Happy trails!

[dmax]

Good luck and have fun!!!

[Rick500]

Have a blast! Be safe.

[J-Fro]

Carpe Diem.

[Spokes]

Keep smilin'

[sidebackside]

Enjoy it!!

[hikingshoes]

coheterojo,
Its hard to find good friends,but to find a good friend that likes to hike/backpack is a Plus.To my friend I have enjoyed hiking the Palmetto Trail with you and the most funny think about it all was you throwing your food bag in the tree,boy,i wish i had a VIDEO of that!! i hate that im not going to start the AT with you as planned,but due to having to move back to MS.chged all my hiking plans.If i can help in anyway PLS let me know.Peace my friend and good luck.HS

Well this is it. Tomorrow I'll be dropped off at the base of the Approach trail around noon. I'm going up the 6 million and 2 steps to the Amicalola Lodge where I will spend one last night in coddled comfort, wake to an early wake-up call, eat a big breakfast at the buffet and then ... off I go to Maine.

See ya down the trail,

El Flaco

[Bianchi Veloce]

From one Sandlapper to another, "Good luck!"

You posting a journal online?

[double d]

Enjoy each step!

[wrongway_08]

Have a great time! Wish I was out there with you !!

Enjoy it, it will go by fast !

[drdewrag]

I hope it goes well! Good luck!

[blueglenn]

I will be watching your progress. Stay safe and keep your food to yourself. No sharing with bears.

[Lyle]

I'm Jealous!!!!!

Stay flexible, keep smilin' in the rain, and......

Have a GREAT time.

[coheterojo]

Thanks for all the replies folks. I'm really rolling along. I'm currently staying at Haven's Budget Inn in Franklin. I planned to start out slow but the miles kept rolling and I still feel fantastic. Maybe even uber-fantastic. So far this is going far better than my wildest dreams.

The weather has been up and down but who cares. I love it rain or shine. Walking with Spring is a most marvelous thing. I'll be at Fontana Dam by Monday.

See you down the trail.

El Flaco

[coheterojo]

Now at the base of the Smokies waiting on a maildrop tomorrow. I'll be finished with them by Friday.

See you down the trail.

El Flaco

[coheterojo]

Just arrived in Hot Springs. Might even take a day off. This is day 19 and I haven't taken one yet. Everything is going marvelously well. Blazed thru the Smokies w/o a cloud in the sky. Max Patch was great. Having the time of my life.

See ya down the trail,

El Flaco

[hikingshoes]

Sounds like your doing better than planned!!Id like to see some pics if you can.Its good to hear from you.Hang in there..HS

[coheterojo]

Just passing thru Erwin. Not going to Trail Days. Looking forward to some quiet days on the trail.

Later,

El Flaco

[Praha4]

El Flaco,

It's Noboat here in Erwin. Pete and Dejavu are here at the Holiday Inn, they got in today. I had a lot of fun hiking with you and Ryan and our other friends on the trail this spring, sorry I can't continue to Maine this trip, but my hall pass from home has expired, and I need to get back. Sorry didn't get to say goodbye on the trail, heading home tomorrow on the bus. Best of luck on the rest of the trip north, finish it all the way to Maine and let us know how the rest of the hike goes. I'm going to get back up to Erwin this summer and continue north, you and Ryan will be past Harpers Ferry by then. Tell him I said hi and best of luck.

take care good buddy!

Que' lastima!

Noboat