D39, M506 - A Big Day!!!

Bearpen Trail, VA - Lots of people and places today, so it's a long blog... Mt Rogers, 500 miles, The Squeeze and ponies all in a 4 mile stretch.

The day started with fog

Which doesn't matter cause here's where I'm always staring

Except when I look up to check for these


And on the People Page...

It's a VERY small world. Hiking with Wilson and dog Brownie fm Greenville NC when we meet John FM Kent Island MD and friend Emil fm Norfolk. All 3 actually work for the same company!


Ran into Truckstop and Ma who took my number and plan custom trail magic when I get to their home in Maine!

Did magic for Papa, Brandon, Madyson, Rae and Grandma fm Chesapeake VA after they took my pic in the Squeeze.


And now for all the cool stuff...

Finished first 500 miles

Passing thru Fatman's Squeeze

Summit of Mt Rogers (which I skipped)

I must be close to the ponies!

Just 2?  Expected hundreds after all the "piles" I had to step around!

Comments

  1. Cindy M.April 14, 2022 at 6:29 PM

    Wow, meeting someone from Chesapeake,Va. my old home town!
    Good to know someone will be watching out for you when you get to Maine!

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  2. Chesapeake FriendsApril 15, 2022 at 9:24 AM

    It was nice visiting with you and enjoying the magic trick. Wishing you the very best. Friends from Chesapeake!

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    1. GregApril 18, 2022 at 5:51 PM

      Love taking my breaks with folks from my old backyard!

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  3. UnknownApril 16, 2022 at 11:32 AM

    That picture of you and your staff going through Fatmans Squeeze is creepy

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    1. GregApril 18, 2022 at 5:52 PM

      Yeah I know Jerry, but no time for do overs 😭

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