[at-l] You know you're a hiker when

[rcli4 at comcast.net (rcli4@comcast.net)]

I got an email from rei giving me 20 percent off a selected few pieces.  I already have everything on thier list.  You know I have had it bad for a long time
Clyde

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> More than shoes, I am trying to figure out why I have regular clothes. 
> I don't want to buy anything except outdoor type stuff. It's a sickness...it 
> has to be. 
> 
> 1. I have about five different types of fleece...a thick jacket, a pullover, 
> a thin jacket, a vest, and a fleece anorak. Don't get me started on fleece 
> scarves. I am still coveting the synchilla green one. 
> 2. The first thing I think of when I look at a t-shirt is, "I wonder if this 
> wicks?" 
> 3. With socks it's, "These are 100% cotton...they'll never dry." 
> 4. With gloves, "These have a loose make-up, the wind will go right 
> through." 
> 5. With bandanas it's, " I can always use another, plus, I don't have a lime 
> green one." 
> 6. I call my good friend Shelly on the cell from REI in Atlanta for advice 
> on sale items. Most common comment, "Do you think we can use these?" Second, 
> "Is this a good price? Have you seen it somewhere else for less." The staff 
> sighs when I walk in the door at the Perimeter store...little do they know I 
> have almost convinced Shelly to meet me there on Good Friday. That will be 
> some day. 
> 
> The kid has it too. Tonight when we were in Wally World, she bought another 
> pair of hiking pants...beacuse these are RED, and we don't have a red pair. 
> Plus, they match her new backpack. 
> 
> Does anyone else have this affliction? 
> Dawg 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "amy" 
> To: "Appalachian Trail" 
> Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 8:51 PM 
> Subject: [at-l] You know you're a hiker when 
> 
> 
> > There are two pairs of trail shoes, a muddy pair of hiking boots (all 
> > three with Superfeet in them) and a muddy pair of gaiters next to your 
> > chair.. but no "regular" shoes. 
> > 
> > -amy 
> > 
> > (Why do I have regular shoes, again?) 
> > 
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From: TrailR at aol.com (TrailR@aol.com)
Date: Sun Feb 27 23:23:37 2005
Subject: [at-l] purple
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In a message dated 2/27/2005 5:35:09 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
gadog430@charter.net writes:

I am turning 40 in 62 days. I  have reched my Red Hat Days early....I shall 
do what I want, and take no  bullshit. I think I am having a mid-life crisis. 
lol
 
Dawg

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**
Welcome to the mid-lilfe crisis club!
I hit my midlife crisis in 2003... When I was 47.
Lots of issues, lots of unknowns, but one constant in my life that  year.
Keep walking North, follow the white blazes.
 
I keep going back for follow up treatments every year.
 
hotdog 
AT 03