D41, M534 - Outrunning The Storm

Marion, VA - Woke at 6a and hike 10mi to catch a shuttle for Marion to avoid another big storm. Ate nothing until 1p, then got light headed several times in Walmart.

Mary, an employee, offered me a handicap cart 

During my hike, saw nice view of Rye Valley

And pretty, wild daffodils

And this skull greeting hikers!!!

Then met Decade fm Poughkeepsie, NY who  took 10 yrs to finish the AT

In Marion, I was lucky to share a room at Travel Inn with a hiker nicknamed Lucky

But the biggest surprise was Agent Penguin getting off the shuttle after her stay in Marion... is she stalking me?

 

Comments

  1. John H Quinley JrApril 14, 2022 at 7:43 PM

    Wow, Greg you are just such a natural AT through hiker guy! A different world from Iron Man but you are crushing it brother. One day, I hope to do a few weeks on AT in VA and start trying to finally wrap the state. I do hear AT Sweet Va Breeze has some of the most challenging miles of the whole thing?!

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  2. UnknownApril 15, 2022 at 4:16 AM

    Not sure what happened to my earlier note..... keep thinking of significance of the nr 40. Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness...

    How will you celebrate Easter?

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  3. JasonApril 15, 2022 at 8:43 AM

    Greg (with two G's!).. I'm having problems with one of my JTDS SQL statements.. think you could give me a hand? Ha ha.. just kidding.. I'm thrilled you're undertaking such a monumental journey. Praying for your safety, sanity, and your wife! God Bless...

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    1. GregApril 18, 2022 at 5:44 PM

      Knew I was leaving the reins to a slacker! Remove your coffee cup from the CD tray then reboot. Seriously though Cindy and I covet your prayers!

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  4. HectichappyhouseholdApril 16, 2022 at 2:57 PM

    It was great meeting you today at trail magic!! I’m excited to see how your Journey plays out!! Christina J

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    1. GregApril 18, 2022 at 5:47 PM

      Fake News, your pic is at to of D42. Thanks again for all you do!!!

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