[at-l] About to Leave

[bullard@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Jim Bullard)]

At 10:19 PM 4/14/2003 -0400, ATGonnaBe03@aol.com wrote:
>will unsubscribe from AT-L tomorrow before leaving for the trail (FINALLY!)
>on Wednesday.  Although I plan to be out for six/seven months, I don't have
>much hope that it will develop into a thru.  I'm really in terrible shape.
>
>Nevertheless, I can enjoy what I really enjoy--being there, soaking it in,
>meeting other hikers even if only in passing.
>
>I hope that some of you happen along.
>
>Since this is a section hike, and I am hiking to raise awareness for
>myasthenia gravis, I will be hiking as "MG" this year.  My Standard Poodle
>will be at my side.  (Dogs get MG too.)  Our journal will be on
>trailjournals.com.
>
>I can't believe that it's finally happening.  VBG
>
>Doing handsprings!

Handsprings? I thought you said you were in terrible shape. I'm doing a
daily routine of walking several miles, weightlifting and stretches and I
can't do handsprings.

Seriously though, congratulations on begining your adventure. The journey
is way more important than the destination. Enjoy it.

Saunterer