[at-l] Itinerary and Some Questions

[thornel@attglobal.net (W F Thorneloe)]

Pittsia meant the Franklin Motel (very hiker friendly, but the Microtel is 
close to AYCE Shoneys). Say "Hi!" to the ladies at the diner across the 
street from Franklin Motel. I love them dearly.

BTW, his mileage and butt-kicking estimates should be taken literally. 
Ignore the shelter at Gooch Gap. You might want a quick resupply at Neels 
Gap, and allow yourself some slack on mileage the next few days. Consider a 
road walk between Tesnatee and Hogpen Gaps. These PUDS are really good for 
8 to12 mile days unless you are in good shape. If you are in very good 
shape, your hike could be only 14 days or less. If you can allow a budget 
for 8 -10 miles per day, you will have enough wiggle room that you won't be 
as likely to get caught in the trap of fussing with your schedule instead 
of enjoying your hike.

BTW, the PO in Franklin is at least close to the ABC store (if I remember 
correctly). Avoid both.

OrangeBug

At 03:48 PM 5/14/2001 -0400, richard mann wrote:
>Oops - too many miles.  You are pushing it.  And, the post office in
>Franklin has moved to an extremely inconvenient spot for hikers.  Call the
>Microtel, or the Fontana Motel, as an alternate...