[at-l] It Was Twenty Years Ago, Today

[tmcginnis@ucclan.state.in.us (Thomas McGinnis)]

     I don't have my log available, but I recall April 16th as being Easter 
     Weekend twenty years ago on my through hike. I think, subject to 
     check, that I was leaving Addis Gap, and decided to visit the leanto 
     down the longish blue blaze, before I headed out. It was sunny, but 
     kinda cold and breezy with the as yet unleaved-trees. I hit the leanto 
     to see my first Carnation Breakfast Bar, but it was sitting lonely in 
     the fireplace ring with a small mousie hole chewed in one corner of 
     the wrapper. It was also the first time I ate food of unknown origin 
     and unknown vintage without the slightest hesitation; I didn't know at 
     the time how much that marked my throughhike with a glint of success.
     
     Hope you're all having a well-fortified day.
     
     dat ol' Sloetoe'79
     
     
     
     
     
     What "three second rule?"
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