[at-l] New to the list

[dfaddleton@mindspring.com (David)]

welcome to the campfire
pull up a log -- one that's not already burning -- have a seat and some one
pass some schmaschmelleauxs shortly . . .



----- Original Message -----
From: "Denise" <chance317@yahoo.com>
To: <at-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 5:14 PM
Subject: [at-l] New to the list


> Hi ~
> I just joined the list and would like to take a moment to
> introduce myself to everyone.  My name is Denise, I'm an
> elementary reading teacher from Michigan.  I have always loved
> being outside ... my earliest and best childhood memories center
> around endless summers spent in "the field" -- a large expanse
> of undeveloped forest/meadow behind my house -- and treks to the
> UP (translation:  Upper Peninsula : )) where even as a young
> child, I was completely captivated by the unsurpassed beauty and
> peace of that northern wilderness ~ it felt (feels) *real*.
>
> As an adult, I've had the great good fortune to walk about some
> incredible places; some favorites:  NW Ireland, including Croagh
> Patrick, (huh?! What's that?)
> <http://www.dunningspub.com/croagh_patrick.htm> , RMNP in CO,
> and, among many other unforgettable places on this wondrous
> planet, the Porcupine Mountains right here in MI.  I feel best
> when I am outside, immersed in the *REAL* real world, and I
> embrace the humility and perspective that these experiences
> bring me.
>
> So, I've dayhiked (walked, really) in some amazing places, but I
> am a complete newbie to the world of backpacking, specifically
> on the AT, and honestly, that world is calling me in a major
> way. It is at once exhilarating and sobering, humbling and
> exalting, and someone : )  recommended this list to me to help
> with this  "problem."  : ) I'll probably be fairly quiet after
> this post, and when I know the questions to ask, I'll be seeking
> some answers.  I'm glad to be a part of this list.  Thanks for
> listening!
>
> Denise
>
> "One touch of nature makes the whole world kin."
>   ~~ William Shakespeare (wonder if he hiked?!)
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