Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Journal Entry #23

Monday, April 18 - Day 25 - Mile 200.2 - Mt. Collins Shelter

Short hike today over Clingman's Dome. Arrived at our destination very early at noon.  No phone service so decided to relax this afternoon and rendezvous with Bobby in the morning as planned.

Clingman's dome was quite impressive and the weather clear, which is very unusual.  It was freezing on the observation tower but great views. The hike today went very well. We must be beginning to get in good shape.

Looks like we'll finish the Smokies by the weekend. Next big destination will be Hot Springs at mile 271.8.

Trolley Stop
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Hi Roger...just got a call from Buffalo Bobby (which I missed) about this web site~~ very nice and I will be following you guys. Please tell Buffalo Bobby "HI" from Kokopelli '07 (I am now Not Natasha)He is the greatest guy!!

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  2. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Hi Trolley, So glad to hear all is going well - we were thinking of you when we heard about the rough weather down south. Sounds like you are doing great. How wonderful that you have passed the 200 mile mark! Congratulations. Tim & Peggy Turner

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  3. Uncle JB the GreatApril 20, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    What good TV shows have you been watching? Who is your favorite to win American Idol?

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  4. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Uncle JB the Great - you crack me up!

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  5. JillApril 21, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Awesome seeing you with Bobby and Pamela! So nice of them to pick you and your friends off the trail for a cold beer and shower! You are making this look so fun, maybe I will hike the AT when I "retire"! Love you Dad!

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  6. MELApril 21, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Uncle Roger, you are my hero. You look great, and those shelters look 5-star!! Glad you stopped for a well deserved beer. Looking forward to the rest of the journey. (...and Jill, I'll go with you.)
    xxoo MEL

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  7. Mary LouApril 22, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    TS, I see you are making a bee-line for Hot Springs. Rumor has it Jane will be there. Keep those Happy Feet happy. Am enjoying your posts very much.

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  8. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Love the dew-rag -- never saw that coming! Looks and sounds like you're making a lot of new friends. I love seeing that smile on your face in the photos even after the rains and the cozy shelters. Marian

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