[at-l] re: relationships and the AT

[Michael Henderson <mhat92@tidepool.com>]

many people have commented on jim and ginny's special relationship.  but
let's not forget that just because you like to do the same things, it means
you'll be happily married.

i, too, met my wife on the AT in 92, i on a thruhike, miriam walking from
harpers ferry to katahdin.  but that commonality wasn't enough.  in fact,
the AT served to drive us apart, as i use it as a constant source of
inspiration and guidance, while miriam tends to discount the experience as
not relevant to non-trail life.

we were not successful at doing all the neccessary things to keep a
marriage together.  while it started out like a fairytale, the relationship
wasn't immune to the pressures of any and all relationships.  we just
weren't very good at dealing with those pressures.

so now we are "ex."  i am planning a southbound PCT hike this year, miriam
is planning a northbound AT hike for 2000 or 01 (she'll be the one with the
2 or 3 brittany spaniels).  we still love to do similar things.  we just
can't live together.  all relationships, no matter how seemingly ideal,
require effort by both parties to last;  if you're lucky, it will be
effort-less, but even if it isn't, it's still worth it.

with lessons reinforced, i plow ahead...


mike
ke kaahawe, AT92  TYT94  PCT99
mhAT92@tidepool.com
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From:          WHHAWKINS@aol.com
Date:          Thu, 11 Feb 1999 18:32:54 EST
Subject:       [at-l] Mountain Crossings at Walasi-Yi Center
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Hiker Season is rapidly coming upon us.  We are accepting mail drops for 
thru-hikers as usual.  Send them to the store with "Please hold for AT 
thru-hiker.  EAD (that's for your estimated arrival date) ##/##/99" 
clearly written on the box.   Make the box as small as possible since 
they all will be piled onto the retail floor.  It also helps to 
personalize your box so it will be easier for you to spot.  The showers 
and laundry facility will be open for THRU-HIKERS ONLY, beginning March 
1.  The hostel will NOT be operational again this year due to the 
environmental impact study not being complete.  If you have any other 
questions regarding this, let me know, or call the store.  Remember, we 
do have a very good supply of hiker specific groceries and supplies.  
Also, Keith at Goose Creek Campground and Cabins will be doing the free 
shuttles from our store to his place for those of you who want to get 
out of the weather for a night or two.  He will also bring you back up 
the next day.  It's a GREAT place to take a day to rest and regroup.  
This worked out very well last year and will be just as good this year. 
  Good luck on your trip and we look forward to seeing you and helping 
with you needs.

706-745-6095

Mountain Crossings at Walasi-Yi Center 
9710 Gainesville Hwy., 
Blairsville, GA 30512,  

E-mail us at elainemorr@aol.com

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