tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164710319672908093.post3423810716789946395..comments2024-03-28T23:11:15.945-04:00Comments on Smoky Scout's Hiking Adventures: One Awesome Daysmoky scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08142614926628949343noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164710319672908093.post-31857521083206782112009-02-12T09:43:00.000-05:002009-02-12T09:43:00.000-05:00Hi Dan - Thanks so much for your kind words and yo...Hi Dan - <BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for your kind words and your support. Reading this blog from the beginning is a feat in itself. I try to write for people who have not been to these places, and of course I can only scratch the surface of the history of the Smokies. I'm sure the old-timers would read this and shake their heads at all that I am leaving out. And while that first 18-mile day is pretty easy, the second one is a little more challenging, and the third one is...well, let's say after a few of those I'm really ready to go home! But after a couple of days of recovery I am very anxious to be back on the trail. <BR/><BR/>I realize that not everyone can do what I am doing in this project and that I am truly blessed to have the health, love and support to be able to realize this dream. I hope it inspires others to pursue their desires whenever possible, because as I've been known to say, "If you don't plan your life, someone else will plan it for you."<BR/><BR/>BTW, my "last hike" will be on April 11, 2009, beginning at 9:00 AM from the Sugarlands VC - come join us!smoky scouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08142614926628949343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164710319672908093.post-3722791814412520492009-02-12T08:03:00.000-05:002009-02-12T08:03:00.000-05:00Hey Sharon,I started reading your blog after findi...Hey Sharon,<BR/><BR/>I started reading your blog after finding out about it through Al Smith's website. I started back at the beginning and am up to August 2008. It's like a book that's hard to put down, you're writing is very interesting, informative, and entertaining! Great stuff! Not to mention the fact that I can't believe you hike 18 miles like it's nothing, then turn around and do 18 more the next day. Impressive! You're doing a great thing, good luck on the remainder of your goal. I added a bit to your fund as well...have a great time and maybe I'll see you on the trails.<BR/>-Dan DeSetto<BR/>Irmo, South CarolinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com