tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post580792140012632957..comments2023-11-03T09:37:43.870-04:00Comments on AGAINST THE WIND: COMMENCEMENTEllie Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03592691217213028495noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-30598453992747249992009-04-03T18:17:00.000-04:002009-04-03T18:17:00.000-04:00Have a wonderful walk, and enjoy the beautiful wea...Have a wonderful walk, and enjoy the beautiful weather! From what I've read about the trail there are lots of people hiking it - so you should be in good company. I was going to say keep a journal - but then, you're trying to pack light! I've only seen photos of the trail and viewed it from a car - but it's lovely country.battyhttp://houseogroove.com/cuppa/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-24148889959896657692009-03-31T18:17:00.000-04:002009-03-31T18:17:00.000-04:00Teach 1 -- There's no contact info at your page. B...Teach 1 -- There's no contact info at your page. But thank you for your wishes and.... don't "hope" to do a thru in 2011... PLAN and EXPECT to do it!!Ellie Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03592691217213028495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-83241814727078676632009-03-31T16:35:00.000-04:002009-03-31T16:35:00.000-04:00EllieYou don't know me but I've been following you...Ellie<BR/>You don't know me but I've been following you for a while. I am turning 54 and am hoping to do a thru hike in 2011. You are my hero. Be positive, be well, be safe.<BR/>CarolTeach1https://www.blogger.com/profile/08610023099119300366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-9424821003509712712009-03-31T15:50:00.000-04:002009-03-31T15:50:00.000-04:00Hmm... that came out much more pessimistic in prin...Hmm... that came out much more pessimistic in print than it sounded in my head. I'm going to try again. Savor the good stuff, and let the bad stuff go.Carlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17521028344047837628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-37050133017273846482009-03-31T13:02:00.000-04:002009-03-31T13:02:00.000-04:00Wishing you happiness on the trail in the days and...Wishing you happiness on the trail in the days and weeks ahead. Just remember, savor the good stuff. It won't last. And when you are in a rough patch, remember that won't last either.Carlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17521028344047837628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1078361630328301102009-03-31T12:17:00.000-04:002009-03-31T12:17:00.000-04:00Best wishes and Godspeed on your journey.........y...Best wishes and Godspeed on your journey.........you've prepared, you're ready, and you'll do it! Remember to make it fun too. Can't wait to ready your updates! Good luck!<BR/>Louise (we met at the East Jordan Tri, remember?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-23363738912979350082009-03-31T11:19:00.000-04:002009-03-31T11:19:00.000-04:00GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY TRAIL ELLIE! Have a wonderful...GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY TRAIL ELLIE! Have a wonderful wonderful hike and embrace every moment! I am sending you LOVE and GOOD VIBES every day!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09681721665977312271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-48268432004031114072009-03-31T11:15:00.000-04:002009-03-31T11:15:00.000-04:00I wish you luck. I wish you well. I wish you gods...I wish you luck. I wish you well. I wish you godspeed. <BR/><BR/>I wish you the greatest adventure. I wish you joy and wonder. <BR/><BR/>I wish you a healthy, happy, safe hike.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>Marsha SeaMarsha Seanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-86685784689277501442009-03-31T11:12:00.000-04:002009-03-31T11:12:00.000-04:00I have every confidence you can do it and that it ...I have every confidence you can do it and that it will be the experience of a lifetime. You've prepared, you have faith, and you have the good wishes of many. Enjoy! (You know we can't wait to see the pictures!)Ann (bunnygirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-76162313439278258172009-03-31T10:49:00.000-04:002009-03-31T10:49:00.000-04:00You go girl, We'll be thinking of you often and wi...You go girl, We'll be thinking of you often and wishing you all the best. <BR/>Laura-n-Sasha.comLaura-n-Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173687720764177588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-69961504273664440092009-03-31T10:19:00.000-04:002009-03-31T10:19:00.000-04:00May the wind always be at your back! It's goi...May the wind always be at your back! <BR/><BR/>It's going to make your marathons and your Ironman look like a walk in the park, but you're going to love it! <BR/><BR/>Can't wait till you get to "our" Dairy Queen in Atkins, VA--the kids still remember finishing our section hike there. I promise they have the best burgers in the entire world (when you've been out on the AT for awhile)!!!!<BR/><BR/>YOU GO, GIRL!!!<BR/><BR/>Peggy & Steve Harper2008 GOALShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10458763599945802210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-2500819564496254492009-03-31T08:24:00.000-04:002009-03-31T08:24:00.000-04:00We'll all be "with" you on your great adventure!!!...We'll all be "with" you on your great adventure!!!<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful time!<BR/><BR/>(((HUGS)))<BR/><BR/>~LA Wild Celtic Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09484659213999993125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-58347624070440934212009-03-31T02:15:00.000-04:002009-03-31T02:15:00.000-04:00I love that Steve is starting out with you. That i...I love that Steve is starting out with you. That is sure to make your start a good one. And I can't imagine someone carrying a 100# pack either unless he looked like the guy in your photo below, LOL.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck and look forward to reading about your adventures!!ShirleyPerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09237828591170908960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-41882312782602819952009-03-30T23:07:00.000-04:002009-03-30T23:07:00.000-04:00It's so heartwarming that Steve is accompanying yo...It's so heartwarming that Steve is accompanying you on the first mile (really, two). What a man!<BR/><BR/>Go strong, go light, go with God.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-17345089906292377862009-03-30T22:22:00.000-04:002009-03-30T22:22:00.000-04:00Luck is the intersection of opportunity and prepar...Luck is the intersection of opportunity and preparation, and you have done all the prep you need to meet this opportunity head-on. Also in your pack, but making it lighter instead of heavier, are my prayers for your well-being and safety, and my wishes for an amazing experience every step of the way. I will be thinking of you and waiting to hear all the updates! Love you, Ellie!!UltraMamaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13769976707261828456noreply@blogger.com