[at-l] Hello everybody! AT-L Noobe

[Josh Wilkins" <jtwilkins@mediaone.net (Josh Wilkins)]

Aye, she has been my only hiking partner and she hasn't been too bad. :) But
from the beginning we have agreed to run the trip like partners not
honeymooners. We have a few others interested in going so the first thing we
"argued" about is that our relationship would be "partners" just like anyone
else (which all the girls reading are laughing at me) it will be my only
hope to keep sanity. I have yet to bring up of one of us wishes to get off
the trail. It was funny she read you letter and thought it was "kinda rude"
but its real and true so I told her, if were going to complete the trail we
have to be real to ourselves. I know the drop out is over 90% but shit,
whats the point if you don't try. I would rather get off in 2 days then
never go at all.
JTW

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Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2001 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: [at-l] Hello everybody! AT-L Noobe


> In a message dated 12/29/01 1:54:03 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> jtwilkins@mediaone.net writes:
>
>
> > I'm just starting to plan my first thru-hike in 2003 leaving in late
march
> > or the beginning of April going northbound. I have been looking for a
at-l
> > FAQ but I haven't been able to find one yet. I'm searching in general
for
> > advice and help planning a great trip. My wife to be and I are going and
it
> > will be our honeymoon trip. So if you have any advice, anything at all
> > please shoot it my way.
>
>
>      ***  There's no AT-L FAQ's because the List runs on the fly and is
> self-regulated. You don't really need a FAQ because most are glad to
answer
> any questions you have on Trail life. There *is* an archives where you
could
> search the same topic -but I recommend just asking fresh.
>
>      The question of doing a honeymoon hike is a shaky one because many
don't
> realize what they are biting off before they go. This is not a set
situation
> because it depends on who you are, how you get along, your camping
> experience, your tolerances for many stress factors; including physical,
> psychological, and weather-wise.
>
>     Some relationships have been severely strained on such an extreme
> adventure where unseen sides emerge under trying circumstances. I'm no
expert
> on this, but I suggest knowing exactly what you are getting into before
> committing to an AT 5 months of sweat and strain "honeymoon". On the other
> hand, it could be a real relationship builder. This isn't my forte, so
I'll
> leave it the others who are sure to chime in...
>
>     One thing most through-hiker alumni envy is the optimism of a new
hiker
> planning his unknown Trail adventure like we all did at one time...
>
>
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