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[jbullar1 at twcny.rr.com (Jim Bullard)]

Man, just when I thought all the really important questions had been asked
you had to come up with this one. You've created a real dilema for me
because I've had a beard for the last 28 years and have never shaved my
armpits or legs. Hmmm? Should I reverse that pattern for a thru? :) :) :)
Saunterer

>My dad asked me the other day that if he decided to do a through hike, at
what point should he begin growing his >beard? Should he wait for the
departure day or should he start with a full face of hair making him some
sort of >mystical backpacker to all the newbies pouring up Springer Mountain
at the beginning of the hiking season. Then I >began to think. At what point
should I let my pits and legs go? Should I arrive at the Trail all bushed
out? If I plan a >March start maybe in November I should chuck the Bic.
>Wow, just when I thought I had this all figured out. Amber.