tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post1353576652703604505..comments2024-02-24T15:49:59.506-08:00Comments on Another Long Walk: These are the times that try men's souls.Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12243706924573005381noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-17050275326509426402011-02-03T20:15:45.514-08:002011-02-03T20:15:45.514-08:00Camp P Road? How appropriate a ame after your spen...Camp P Road? How appropriate a ame after your spent underneath that pee soaked bridge. lol!<br /><br />I once slept out under the stars on a beach and was awakened in the middle of the night by something heavy landing on my chest and pulling at me!<br /><br />It was a freakingly huge seabird trying to pull the stuffing out of a hole in my sleeping bag. I almost wet my pants!<br /><br />Hike on!<br />~Twinville TrekkersLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-61946690367848349602008-02-29T01:42:00.000-08:002008-02-29T01:42:00.000-08:00Hey Ryan---maybe this will help put what you are e...Hey Ryan---maybe this will help put what you are experiencing and feeling into perspective---(and this is not meant to be a lecture at all...but just something to help). (I did have to dig deep!!!) =)<BR/><BR/>At least you are not being shot at. These are similar to the hardships our combat soldiers have been going through while helping liberate the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan. <BR/><BR/>This is not meant to be a hard-core political statement, but being the mom of a soldier who is almost at the end of a 15-month/3rd deployment, many of your comments are similar to soldiers who miss even the basics of home---let alone family. <BR/><BR/>Even the piss-comment applies?! =) One night out on a mission, my son kept complaining to his soldiers the scent of urine was so bad?!<BR/><BR/>Turned out---wild dogs had apparently pissed on his kevlar vest!!! To further translate---this was a 30-day mission---and vests are not optional! <BR/><BR/>Next night a BAT landed on his chest---scaring the hell out of him---apparently being drawn to Greg's new "cologne"?! <BR/><BR/>So, see? Things are not as bad as they could be?! =)<BR/><BR/>Does that help any???Trailtrackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06615049403210261163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-71482166987619882732008-02-28T20:54:00.000-08:002008-02-28T20:54:00.000-08:00Thinking dry thoughts, and so glad it's not snowin...Thinking dry thoughts, and so glad it's not snowing there! Keep your head up and keep on hiking!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-4257924894617116692008-02-28T10:34:00.000-08:002008-02-28T10:34:00.000-08:00We know you can, we know you can, we know you can....We know you can, we know you can, we know you can.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-58969874423247839342008-02-28T00:11:00.000-08:002008-02-28T00:11:00.000-08:00You're doing this for all of us who go about our d...You're doing this for all of us who go about our days following that same routine you mentioned, who are unable to do it themselves.<BR/><BR/>You're doing this for every person out there who thinks/thought/will think it can't possibly be done.<BR/><BR/>You're doing this for any future generations of Ryans, because they'll be able to look back on your words and your stories and know that you are the kind of crazy-ass role model they need to get through the hard days.<BR/><BR/>And you're doing this for you. So that you can look back in thirty years and say you grabbed life by the beans and squeezed them for all they're worth.<BR/><BR/>The hard days? Nothing in the face of what it all *means*, really.<BR/><BR/>Wishing you love and trail magic from the snowed-in midwest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-24829932586535945942008-02-27T23:41:00.000-08:002008-02-27T23:41:00.000-08:00Tell me again why you are doing this? :)Tell me again why you are doing this? :)Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11461416740136336763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-61175238681782077572008-02-27T21:58:00.000-08:002008-02-27T21:58:00.000-08:00Hey there, GT,There is no dress rehearsal for life...Hey there, GT,<BR/>There is no dress rehearsal for life and it sounds as if you are well into your starring role. Comedy, drama, psychology, pathos, humor, endurance....Well done. <BR/><BR/>Yeah, we miss you at AQ. Wassa's in charge after all! But we'll keep fighting for Marjorie's honor and keeping the Moose at bay as long as you keep putting one foot in front of the other.<BR/><BR/>Grumpy GrinchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-38224202010745612632008-02-27T20:49:00.000-08:002008-02-27T20:49:00.000-08:00Ryan! we are all vouching for you...I can only ima...Ryan! we are all vouching for you...<BR/>I can only imagine about the wanting to quit, and wondering..."is this worth it?".<BR/>Of course after Amanda leaves, she takes the joy and sun shine of life.(though not on purpose I am sure)<BR/>We are praying for you, yes, many more brighter days with some awesome scenery, beautiful people and just plain awesome, peaceful, glorious moments. <BR/>May you be blessed as you continue on your way. Sure hope your sleep this night was a very good sleep. <BR/>ah...the border I was looking at was Alabama, darn Canadians, we don't know our US geography as well as you.Oh well...that is obviosuly the border I was looking at, must 'zoom out' on the map next time.<BR/>take care...<BR/>so I guess the Trans Canada hike won't be on your list of life to dos??pilgrims<BR/><BR/>hmm maybe it's time to jsut plain settle down... :)or no more solos, take AmandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-12351819019160897552008-02-27T20:25:00.000-08:002008-02-27T20:25:00.000-08:00Here's the dryer days and straighter ways!Here's the dryer days and straighter ways!Kaarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794597879840006165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-46746733851425052542008-02-27T19:52:00.000-08:002008-02-27T19:52:00.000-08:00It occured to me that you could also have named th...It occured to me that you could also have named this post "These are the times that try men's soles"......There's got to be Trail Magic on the way......stay safe.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-80087577648490045762008-02-27T19:20:00.000-08:002008-02-27T19:20:00.000-08:00It sounds like you need a hug. Poor Ryan!It sounds like you need a hug. Poor Ryan!Kristin aka Trekkie Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08968489320007089255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-88315032502481350562008-02-27T18:51:00.000-08:002008-02-27T18:51:00.000-08:00Thanks for sharing the hard stuff as well as the g...Thanks for sharing the hard stuff as well as the good stuff. It is very easy to sit in a warm dry home and idealize a thru-hike if you have never been on one. I hope it helps a little knowing we are all sending good thoughts, wishes, and prayers your way.<BR/><BR/><BR/>windblownAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-52247414325949133532008-02-27T18:49:00.000-08:002008-02-27T18:49:00.000-08:00Aw, the part about Amanda is so sad, but sweet, to...Aw, the part about Amanda is so sad, but sweet, too. Aw. <BR/><BR/>Here's another quote from that same paragraph of The Crisis, and one that certainly seems appropriate for your adventure: <BR/><BR/>"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value." Mr. Paine was so right! <BR/><BR/>***I can't help but notice that your day began and ended with pee-P. Hmm. 8-)<BR/><BR/>BooknutAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-90380017475759882512008-02-27T18:43:00.000-08:002008-02-27T18:43:00.000-08:00Remember folks, I have about 500 miles of Alabama ...Remember folks, I have about 500 miles of Alabama to do before I even reach Georgia. Georgia is still a LONG way away, despite what you might think by looking at a map. =)Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243706924573005381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-41390533757866531412008-02-27T18:26:00.000-08:002008-02-27T18:26:00.000-08:00If you weren't so far away, I'd make sure you got ...If you weren't so far away, I'd make sure you got some serious trail magic up ahead. <BR/><BR/>I hope something happens soon!<BR/><BR/>Come on, north Floridians! Get out there on the trail and do something nice for the tired, wet man!<BR/><BR/>:o)<BR/>3HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-2329996566244371792008-02-27T18:25:00.000-08:002008-02-27T18:25:00.000-08:00ok, so i can't or don't know how to paste pictures...ok, so i can't or don't know how to paste pictures here............so.........<BR/><BR/>OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO<BR/>J J J J J J J J<BR/><BR/>that is one big smile<BR/><BR/>**********************************<BR/><BR/>that is a string of sunny days<BR/><BR/><BR/>praying for lifted spirits and lots of trail magic coming your way............<BR/><BR/>and don't forget GA is closing in and soon there will be a SPRINGer in your step :J<BR/><BR/>condoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838884300056139535.post-2031050382831983192008-02-27T17:40:00.000-08:002008-02-27T17:40:00.000-08:00May trail magic come soon. DC StonesHow about an ...May trail magic come soon. <BR/><BR/>DC Stones<BR/><BR/>How about an update on "lefty"? Inquiring minds are wondering........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com