In the 1990's, I had talked a lot about walking the Appalachian Trail. It was something I wanted to do the year I turned 50. Well...for one reason or another, it didn't happen. The thought of it never really went away though, and a few years later, I saw a documentary on PBS or somewhere about this guy who hiked the AT and filmed it. After seeing that, the thought of me walking the AT definitely went away.
But, I still wanted to do something on that order. I walk a lot in my job, doing safety inspections on natural gas systems, and am happiest when I am walking across country inspecting gas transmission lines. It is usually just me and nature, with my wife Valda moving the car along the route. I started thinking about walking the AT again. However, it just didn't hold the same feeling it had ten years earlier, probably because of that documentary I had seen. But, the walking I did in my job made me realize that I could probably walk highways. They are all usually on a walkable grade, and also provide a place to drive the car. That's when I thought about walking across the country. When I turn 60, it will also mark the 5 year anniversary of my colon cancer surgery. If I have no further health problems, the walk will be on. If you keep reading this blog, you can join me along the way.
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Rick, Good for you!! Loved the photo -- you're both looking great!
We'll look for you toward the end of the 3200 miles! Since we can't meet you in PA, we'll hopefully catch up with you in the Pacific Northwest!
Hey there! You two are still looking great. It seems like we'ven not seen each other in forever! Keep those photos coming, okay?
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