[at-l] TJ Bitching

[optimyst at gmail.com (Richard C Evans)]

Amen!

When I attended my first Gathering in 1998, it was the first time in
my life (not exaggerating at all) where I found a group of people I
could truly relate to.  For the first 45 years, I figured I was just a
loner and I'd never feel comfortable as part of a group.

Finding ALDHA and its people has completely reshaped my life, and
given it fresh energy and purpose.  It also allowed me to develop much
needed self-confidence that has even translated to success in my
professional life.  There will never be a more important organization
for me to belong to than ALDHA, and that's because its members made me
feel that I belonged.  For seven bucks a year, it has been
transforming and magical.  I truly regret missing this Gathering.  No
way will I miss number 25 next year in WV.

Happy trails,

Solar Bear

On 10/10/05, Bror8588@aol.com <Bror8588@aol.com> wrote:
>
> In a message dated 10/5/2005 10:10:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> askowronek@mindspring.com writes:
>
> If being  a member of ALDHA is a prerequisite for hanging out here, I
> am so  out of here.  I hate it when people tell me I have to join a
> group.
>
>
>
> No one said that anyone HAD to join.  It was a question of  encouragement and
> wonder.
>
> ALDHA is a good organization that promotes hiking and offers ideas, and
> opportunity for meeting fellow enthusiasts.
>
> Skylander
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