He's off

Mike's staying at the Hiker's Hostel outside of Dahlonega, Georgia tonight and they'll shuttle him to the start of the trail on Saturday.  The TC is all closed up until go back to join him...sometime after it hit 100 degrees here.

What does hiking the trail have to do with prospecting you may ask? Well, both are seeking adventure with a possibility of reward for a lot of hard work and perseverance.

Each day he'll hike between 8 and 12 miles to get to the next shelter for the night.  It's a solo trip, though he'll come across other hikers on the trail and at the shelters.  And he'll probably see some creatures too.  Keep him in your prayers.

(back of Mike hiking in California Lassen Park)

Waiting to begin

I came down with a bad cold Saturday and finally felt a little better yesterday.  Thank goodness for NyQuil!

Spring is here, the trees are leafing out and the lemons are ripe.  The lawn is green, though not all grass I'm afraid.  I'm waiting for the roses to start blooming after I cut them back last month.


Mike's been waiting to begin his hike until this Friday, visiting with the NC grand kids and the boys.  He's hooked up his VCube TV satellite receiver and is running off electric (thanks, Steve!) so he has all the comforts of home.  It's been raining and more is predicted for the weekend so the beginning of his hike could be pretty soggy.

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TC has landed

Mike made it to Winston-Salem, NC tonight, just before dark, and is settled in for the weekend with the boys and the grandkids.  He'll get a good night's sleep in our little home away from home.

Since high school, I've always felt that Friday nights are for going out, so I went to hear a concert by Audrey's Angels.  They're an organization that provides performers for adult care homes and adult day care centers.  Some really talented folks, one that was with the New Christy Minstrels back in the day.  I played flute for them for a couple of years, it was very rewarding.  It was fun to sing-a-long to "Today" and "This Land is Your Land" (hope those around me didn't mind!).

Happy Birthday to Sophia, "Phia" the darling-est little girl who's 2 today.  We love you Sophia!