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Re: [AT-L] Re: [AT-L] Re: Re: [AT-L] AT-L:i just joined, my questions (longish)



Y>SANDY@mayo.edu wrote:
>> 
>>  Ellie,
>>  We can't answer all your questions but can tell you
>>  what we are planning for our 1997 thru-hike. Which
>>  we hope to begin March 27, to answer an earlier post
>
>Great!
>I'll be departing  within 3 or 4 days on either side of your date.
>
>> > > 1. How many pairs of boots can I expect to go through?  
>
>Several, depends upon the boot.
>
>> > > 2. Do people maintain their apartments while on the Trail, or 
>
>I own a house in pa, that i'm keeping.
>
>> > > 5. What about jobs?  Are companies willing to give leaves of absence for
>> > > the AT? 
>
>I work for the post office, and a leave of absence for 6 months is
>not a problem. If your job doesn't offer this you have to check out
>your priorities.
>
>>  a quarter mile apart, and haven't had any experiences that made us
>>  fear for our safety. I will have to say, though, that I am an ex
>>  Army Special Forces member and
>
>Me too! phase trained in 1976, then HHC 7th SFG, then assigned to 509th
>Abn. You???
>
>bob
>ga>me 97
>
>You will have a great time with absolutely nothing to bother you.