[at-l] Re: ATML Hiking couples

[Jim Harrison <longwlkr@bluenet.net>]

 My wife and I fall into just about the same nich, but I have to admit that
braided hair story has scared me for life.   ;-0
LW

bogey1 wrote:

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>
> We are 50, married, and the kids are grown
> Still working, he in a factory; me at a auto repair garage
> Section-hiked 1860 miles of the AT over a 9 yr period on vacations
> Did about 2000 more miles on every weekend we can get out
> We hiked for 7 yrs with internal frame packs
> He carries 35-40 lbs;  I carry 28-35.
> We hike together.  You will not find either of us ahead of the other.
> We hike the same speed 1 1/2 - 2 mph average.
> He drinks tons more water than I.  He sweats tons more water than I
> I am always too warm, he is always too cold (because he sweats so much)
> I never quit, never get discouraged; he does
> He's physically stronger; I am mentally stronger.
> I could live out there; he likes the busy life.
> He likes to shop and the towns; I hate it/ them.
> He likes crowds; I abhor them
> I'll eat anything that's dead and cooked; He's picky
> I'm menopausal; he's "man o paws"
> He's grows a beard; I braid my leg hair to my pit hairs and as I lift my
> arms it aids my legs on those steep uphill climbs. :-)
>
> Love to all,
> SLIM
>
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