[at-l] 2000-miler, thru-hiking.... was Best Blue Blazes

[winchester@unnet.com (Ron Winchester)]

> Bottom line is that I think that how one hikes the AT can be massively
> influenced by those around them, and that people should be very cognizant of
> that fact.  The numbers seem to show that sending in application is one
> thing that is important.  Whether it should be or not.  Future thru hikers
> would be well served to read what it says.
>
> Rick Boudrie

Geeze Rick,

In four years I think this is the longest post I've ever seen you write!

Good thoughts.

Ron