[at-l] Why I Like Hikers (One Reason)

[gadog430 at charter.net (Gadog430)]

Shell-no e-y was lost? Dang, I thought she got back from the hike just in
time.

Dawg

Ps. I am kidding, and Shell-no e-y, it all wouldn't be the same without you.
None of it.
Come on home...it's where you belong.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Shelly Hale" <shellydhale@earthlink.net>
To: "'Jan Leitschuh'" <janl2@mindspring.com>; <at-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 8:07 PM
Subject: RE: [at-l] Why I Like Hikers (One Reason)


> Why do I like hikers?  Gosh... there isn't enough time in the world to get
> it all down.  But, I will say this.....
>
> In the hiking community, I am accepted for who I am... not what someone
else
> wants me to be.  I'm not forced into a mold that doesn't fit...I'm allowed
> to make my own mold and cherished for its uniqueness.  I am welcomed with
> open arms and loved for what I bring to the table... and I'm not talking
> about the gravy and biscuits either.  LOL
>
> For such a diverse group... we do have a common bond... the love of the
> hike... nothing else matters.  (insert background music of Metallica's
> Nothing Else Matters)
>
> So, to all of you out there that have become so very dear to me, let me
> first thank you for letting me be me, and then... let me thank you for
your
> friendship, understanding, and support.  Without all of you, I don't think
I
> would have found myself again.
>
> Raise a glass tonight for all the hikers out there....
>
> Shelly Hale
>
> Join the Evolution!  http://ev5.neondragon.net/
>
>
>
>
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