Mon Jun 4, 2018 @ 12:44

Well, it has been awhile since I have written anything. Sadly, I am off the trail due to an ambush at Cantaroso Farms by my spouse. He served me with divorce papers on the trail! That's all I am going to say about that. Needless to say, I had to come home to attend to legal business.

As my life moves into some semblance of normalcy, I hope to remain a resource for the AT community and help in any way I can. I am close to both Franklin and Hot Springs--so please don't hesitate to reach out if I can help. Right now, I am doing a work for stay in order to be close to the lawyer business in Asheville. It's not a hostel but rather a private home that is interested in permaculture. Maybe in the future I can get involved in more trail maintenance in the area.

My tentative plan is to hike the Mountain to Sea trail in 2019 and then make another attempt at an AT thru in 2020. It all depends on how my life shakes out. I really feel for all the hikers that have had to drop out for one reason or another-- whatever it might be. We should start a support group!

Note: The photo is of one of the many beauties you will find at your feet along the trail. Hope you enjoy identifying the plants that surround us as much as I do!

One of the conflict areas where I worked was Liberia-a country largely modeled after the USA. Rural areas suffer from a lack of clean water. As hikers we know how much work it is to collect our liter bottles of water—but imagine that you have to provide water for all uses for your extended family, elders, littles, the disabled and all. This arduous task usually falls to the women of the family. So I am supporting this project in Liberia. I know the groups involved and have met them personally in Liberia. Please read about the project for its interest when you have time. Donating is appreciated but not required. None of the funds go to my hike. Only to help the project get on its feet with an ultimate goal of self-suffficiency. GoFundMe.com/cleanwaterforliberia