Heartbeat AT
For those who seek fellowship with the wilderness, . . . "Be still and know that I am God."
Psalm 46:10
Friday, January 1st:
-Fayetteville, PA: Visit with Junker (AT '99) and his wife Sandy at their home.
-East Brunswick, NJ: Return to CR's Mom's house for the night.
Saturday, January 2nd:
-Englishtown, NJ: Dinner at the home of Terry and Arlene Lucas.
-East Brunswick, NJ: Return to CR's Mom's house for the night.
Sunday, January 3rd (Lord's Day/Sabbath Rest): East Brunswick, NJ
Monday, January 4th: East Brunswick, NJ
Tuesday, January 5th: East Brunswick, NJ
Wednesday, January 6th: East Brunswick, NJ
Thursday, January 7th: East Brunswick, NJ
Friday, January 8th: East Brunswick, NJ
Saturday, January 9th - Monday, January 11th: Limerick, ME The guys will be visiting with Poopajack (AT '99) and his wife Kathy at their home.
Tuesday, January 12th:
-Center Ossippee, NH: Lunch with Pipesmoke (AT '04) and his wife Jeanine.
-Chocorua, NH: Overnight at the home of Drifter (AT '94/'99).
Wednesday, January 13th:
-Bethlehem, NH: Lunch with Jon Lefavour.
-East Brunswick, NJ: Overnight at the home of CR's Mom.
Thursday, January 14th: Travel to Franklin, NC.
Friday, January 15th - Saturday, January 16th: Wesser, NC: Southern Ruck at the Nantahala Outdoor Center.
Sunday, January 16th:
-Wesser, NC: Morning Worship and Prayer Service at the Southern Ruck.
-Franklin, NC: Dinner at the home of Clay and Branch (AT '06).
Monday, January 18th: Harrison, TN Overnight visit with Hopeful (AT '03) and his wife Diana at their home.
Tuesday, January 19th: Florahome, FL Visit with Wee Willie the Prince of Wales (AT '99) at his home in central Florida. Willie underwent another major surgery in early December.
Wednesday, Janaury 20th: Anderson, SC Visit with Pastor George White and his wife Naomi. George has been hospitalized for the past several months following a stroke. Pastor White was CR's Minister during his teenage years. He and his wife had a huge impact in young Circuit Rider's life.
Thursday, January 21st:
-Denver, NC: Midday visit with Houston and Janelle Venters at their home north of Charlotte. This couple, along with their beautiful daughters Bailey and Tori, is part of CR's Kentucky family.
-Indian Trail, NC: Overnight visit Mum and Papa Stevenson at their home south of Charlotte.
Friday, January 22nd: Charlotte, NC The guys plan to visit Ulysses (AT '99), his wife Green Jeep (AT '02), and their beautiful daughter Ella at their home. Ulysses thru hiked with CR in 1999.
Saturday, January 23rd: East Brunswick, NJ Dinner at Red Lobster with Roy, Trudi, Jonathan, and Nancy Lefavour.
Sunday, January 24th: East Brunswick, NJ 80th Birthday Celebration at the home of Roy and Trudi Lefavour.
Monday, January 25th: East Brunswick, NJ
Tuesday, January 26th:
-Sherlock, Exton, PA
-Circuit Rider: East Brunswick, NJ Choir Rehearsal at Old Bridge Baptist Church in the evening.
Wednesday, January 27th: East Brunswick, NJ
Thursday, January 28th:
-East Brunswick, NJ: Breakfast at IHOP with Tom and Marsha Chin. Mrs. Chin was CR's First Grade Teacher.
-Paramus, NJ: Campmor with Toad (AT '10).
-East Brunswick, NJ: Overnight at the home of CR's Mom.
Friday, January 29th: East Brunswick, NJ
Saturday, January 30th - Sunday, January 31st: Syracuse, NY The guys will be visiting Ameoba (AT '06) at her home.
Sunday, January 31st: Syracuse, NY The guys enjoyed a wonderful day with Ameoba (AT '06). They attended services at the Saint Andrews Anglican Church, had lunch at the famous Dinousaur BBQ, then took a two mile stroll around Green Lake in the afternoon. The evening as spent enjoying coffee and conversation in front of the fireplace back at the house.
Monday, February 1st: Norridge, IL This was a travel day of almost 12 hours from Syracuse, NY to the Chicagoland area. The morning began with coffee and more sweet fellowship with Ameoba (AT '06) and ended with more coffee and great company at the home of Jim and Linda McGhee.
Tuesday, February 2nd: Norridge, IL The visit with Jim and Linda got off to a great start with a Bible Study at the Bethel Community Church in Chicago. Lunch at the Old Country Buffet followed, as did more great conversation with those who came to the mid week service. Linda did an excellent job leading the study. In the evening, Linda's sister Eileen joined everyone for a fun visit which included Jim's incredible ice cream creations. By the way, did the Punxsatawney Phil see his shadow?
Wednesday, February 3rd: Norridge, IL A bit of office work and a trip to nearby Schaumburg with Linda highlighted this day in Chicagoland.
Thursday, February 4th - Sunday, February 7th: Norridge, IL Sherlock's Dad Saul and his sister Jael will be coming to the Windy City for a visit. The gang will all be staying with friends Jim and Linda McGhee while they are in town. Jim and Linda are the parents of Ulysses, CR's hiking partner in 1999.
Monday, February 8th:
-Beloit, WI: Lunch and an afternoon visit with Eric and Carla Coveyou.
-Norridge, IL: Overnight at the home of Jim and Linda McGhee.
Tuesday, February 9th: Norridge, IL
Wednesday, February 10th: Norridge, IL
Thursday, February 11th - Saturday, February 13th: Grand Marais, MI Liberty Baptist Men's Snowmobile Retreat along the shores of Lake Superior.
Sunday, February 14th: St. Ignace, MI Sherlock and Circuit Rider return home for a long awaited visit with their Church family at Glen Memorial Baptist.
Monday, February 15th: St. Ignace, MI
Tuesday, February 16th: Alanson, MI
Wednesday, February 17th:
-Alanson, MI: Office work at the home of Dick and Jacque Ward.
-Onaway, MI: Overnight visit at the home of Gary and Audrey Badgero.
Thursday, February 18th:
-Onaway, MI: Breakfast and morning fellowship with Mr. and Mrs. "B".
-Kalamazoo, MI: Overnight visit with Mooch and Buffet (AT '08) at the home of Poppa Profen (AT '02) and his wife Arlene.
Friday, February 19th:
-Kalamazoo, MI: Morning fellowship with Poppa Profen, Arlene, Buffet and Mooch.
-Newaygo, MI: Overnight visit with Manitou Mike (AT '02) and his family at their home.
Saturday, February 20th:
-Newaygo, MI: Morning fellowship with Manitou Mike and his family.
-Alanson, MI: Overnight at the home of Dick and Jacque Ward.
Sunday, February 21st: Alanson, MI Sherlock and Circuit Rider will be enjoying the day with friends and family at Liberty Baptist where CR served as Youth Pastor for more than five years. They both will be speaking in the Morning Service.
Monday, February 22nd:
-Alanson, MI: Morning fellowship with the Ward Family.
-Allegan, MI: A two day visit with Pastor Greg Carlson and his family begins.
Tuesday, February 23rd: Allegan, MI Sherlock and CR will continue their visit with Pastor Greg Carlson and his family.
Wednesday, February 24th:
-Allegan, MI: Lunch with Mel and Joni Brummel, Kent and Becky Wallace, and the Carlson Family at their home.
-Kalamazoo, MI: Overnight visit with Mike Famiano, his wife Nikki, and their children Benjamin, Andrew, and Nadia.
Thursday, February 25th: Travel to Arizona.
Friday, February 26th: Douglas, Arizona
Saturday, February 27th: Sierra Vista, AZ
Sunday, February 28th: Sierra Vista, AZ
Monday, March 1st: Sierra Vista, AZ
Tuesday, March 2nd: Sierra Vista, AZ Breakfast at Cafe Ole' with Dick and Sandy Parsons, Sandy's daughter Candy and her two sons Bill (Whitehouse Landing) and Tim, set the stage for a wonderful morning, complete with a two mile prayer walk for Circuit Rider, who desperately needs some exercise at this juncture. The guys are continuing their week long visit in Sierra Vista, Arizona at the home of Dick and Sandy Parsons. This evening the entire gang enjoyed a New England Boiled Dinner (Corn Beef and Cabbage). Other highlights today included phone conversations with Jennie Payne of Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, David Martin of Harbor Springs, Michigan and Roy Lefavour of East Brunswick, New Jersey. The remainder of the afternoon was enjoyed on the patio with dear, dear friends. One more highlight of note. Just past sunset tonight, the entire gang congregated on the patio to view a spectacular five minute fly by of the International Space Station.
Wednesday, March 3rd: Sierra Vista, AZ What a spectacular day it was! Temperatures hovering at 70 degrees made for a most enjoyable 6.3 mile hike along the San Pedro River for Sherlock and Circuit Rider. While they were enjoying the trail, Sandy Parsons, along with her two sons Bill (Whitehouse Landing) and Tim, took Sandy's daughter Candy back to the Tucson Airport for her flight home to Minocqua, Wisconsin. She made it safely back there this evening. Tonight, the whole gang enjoyed dinner together at Chili's, then returned to Dick and Sandy's home for some pictures and more storytelling.
Thursday, March 4th: Sierra Vista, AZ In the predawn hours this morning Sherlock and Circuit Rider took Bill Ware (Whitehouse Landing) and his brother Tim back to the Tucson Airport. What a wonderful few days it had been celebrating their Mom's 75th Birthday! After the guys said goodbye to the guys, they headed to Whataburger for an early morning treat. 7:00 a.m. may seem a bit early for a burger most mornings, but these are no ordinary burgers! Following that bit of indulgence the duo took the scenic route back to Sierra Vista, Arizona and the home of Dick and Sandy Parsons. The rest of the day was spent working on taxes and enjoying some patio time with close friends. This evening the two accompanied the Parsons to dinner. Circuit Rider walked home afterwards. After what he ate, he needed to!
Friday, March 5th: Sierra Vista, AZ Circuit Rider worked on taxes for the second day in a row at the home of Dick and Sandy Parsons. Sherlock meanwhile caught up with phone calls and emails. Conversations with Gorilla Jim (AT '02) in Owasso, Oklahoma, David Martin in Harbor Springs, Michigan, Andy Hoover in Lakeland, Florida, Audrey Badgero in Onaway, Michigan, Charlene Forgione in Whiting, New Jersey, and Ulysses' parents Jim and Linda McGhee in Norridge, Illinois added some much needed variety to an otherwise monotonous task. This evening the guys enjoyed Sandy's delicious cooking once again. The four then settled down for an evening of relaxing conversation and, of course, ice cream.
Saturday, March 6th: Sierra Vista, AZ
Sunday, March 7th: Tucson, AZ Visit with Uncle Sam and Aunt Virginia at their home.
Monday, March 8th:
-Bisbee, AZ: Breakfast at the popular Bisbee Breakfast Club with Dick and Sandy Parsons, and Harold and Bjorg Gagnum.
-El Paso, TX: Dinner with Levi Hendrickson at his home.
Tuesday, March 9th: Hot Springs Village, AR Overnight visit with Jack and Glenda Carpenter.
Wednesday, March 10th: East Brunswick, NJ
Thursday, March 11th: East Brunswick, NJ
Friday, March 12th: East Brunswick, NJ
Saturday, March 13th: East Brunswick, NJ
Sunday, March 14th: East Brunswick, NJ Sherlock and CR will be ministering in both the Morning and Evening Service at the Old Bridge Baptist Church.
Monday, March 15th: East Brunswick, NJ
Tuesday, March 16th: East Brunswick, NJ
Wednesday, March 17th: East Brunswick, NJ
Thursday, March 18th: Bear, DE Dinner at the home of Doug and Amber Hilyard.
Friday, March 19th: Rock Spring, GA The guys arrived at the home of "Mom" Alexander early this afternoon following an all night drive from Delaware. They had lunch with her at Wanda's Restaurant in town, then enjoyed an afternoon bike ride with her grandchildren Micah (14) and Tess (10). This evening, following Tess' soccer practice, the entire gang did their annual "donut run" to Krispy Kreme in Chattanooga. Mom Alexander's daughter Karen and her little girl Heather (8) joined them for the sweet treat. Also joining in on the fun were Danny and Martha Alexander, Tess and Micah's parents who also live in Rock Spring.
Saturday, March 20th: Rock Spring, GA A rare opportunity to sleep in began this day. Morning coffee with "Mom" Alexander was followed by a trip to Chattanooga to watch Tess play in her first ever soccer game. Though they lost 6-5, everyone came away smiling. The afternoon was spent shopping for trail supplies, answering phone calls, then meeting up with Laura Peterson, who recently moved from Upper Michigan to Signal Mountain, Tennessee. The entire gang then feasted on yet another annual tradition, pork barbeque at Choo Choo's.
Sunday, March 21st: Rock Spring, GA
Monday, March 22nd: Amicalola Falls, GA - Black Gap Shelter (7.3 miles) We should've know what to expect the moment I saw flurries spitting from the sky early this morning as we were loading the car in Mom Alexander's driveway. Had it not been for the promise we made to meet Hopeful (AT '03) and Mr. Toad (AT '10) at the Amicalola Falls Archway by 8:30 a.m. I believe I would have had little problem convincing Sherlock to wait one more day. Flurries in the valley almost certainly assure there will be accumulating snow at the higher elevations. Today turned out to be no exception.
As I lay here in the tent at the close of this first day on the Trail, thinking about Mr. Toad's inflamed ankle (he turned it on his way down to the spring less than a mile back) and what that might mean for the remainder of his hike, a bitter night ahead without even the warmth of a cup of coffee or hot meal (we really didn't plan our fuel very well), the reality of Sherlock forgetting one quarter of his food supply at Mom Alexander's, and the wonder at how little we have learned from nine seasons on the Trail (even the Park Ranger wondered "what possessed us" to start our hike in these conditions!), I can't help but marvel at how my God has taken care of us this day. We are here, (injured ankles and all), we are warm, we are dry, and we are fed. And we even had the privilege of being involved in ministry along the way, praying with three hikers and promising the same to a third. Indeed, His riches have once again been made available to us. -CR
And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen. (Philippians 4:19,20)
Tuesday, March 23rd: Black Gap Shelter - Amicalola Falls, GA (7.3 miles)
Wednesday, March 24th: Rock Spring, GA I was warming myself with a second cup of coffee yesterday morning when Mr. Toad approached the tent and announced, "Guys, I'm not going to be able to go on. My ankle is just not going to allow me to keep hiking." Within a few minutes the decision was made. Mr. Toad and Hopeful would continue north 2.7 miles to the Springer mountain parking area while Shelock and I returned to where our car was parked, 7.3 miles to the south. We would then drive to the top of Springer to retrieve them. 14.6 miles into our trek, the hike was done.
That doesn't mean ministry is done however. Not in the least. As Mr. Toad left early this morning for his home near Allentown, Pennsylvania, Hopeful prepared to leave his to join us for several days of ministry on the road.
There won't be time between now and Sunday afternoon to see everyone we would like to visit. We find ourselves however, excitedly anticipating those stops we will get to make, enjoying face to face fellowship with those we wouldn't have seen had we been on the Trail this week.
In a discussion with Mr. Toad and Hopeful last evening. reflecting on any potential disappointment or frustration we may have had at having our plans abruptly altered, I said. "You know, here is a perfect example of what has driven us from the very beginning when God placed us on this Trail. Our ministry involves the Appalachian Trail. It does not revolve around it!"
This morning, the dawn broke bright and clear. Spring has returned to the South. What a perfect day for hiking. What a perfect day as well for driving to someone's home, someone we hold so close to our hearts. We're still on the Trail, the only one we long to blaze. -CR
Wednesday, March 24th: Townsend, TN
Thursday, March 25th: Townsend, TN CR, Sherlock, and Hopeful (AT '03) are visited with Tagalong (AT '99) and her daughter Dawn at their home for three days.
Friday, March 26th: Townsend, TN
Saturday, March 27th: Toccoa, GA Sherlock, Hopeful (AT '03), and CR had the pleasure of being in the home of Bob and Irene Coronato.
Sunday, March 28th: Rock Spring, GA
Monday, March 29th: Chattanooga, TN The guys will be spending the day at Memorial Hospital while Mom Alexander undergoes major surgery.
Tuesday, March 30th: Atlanta, GA: Sherlock and CR will be enjoying their annual get together with the "Walk Thru Crew" at Walk Thru the Bible Ministries.
Wednesday, March 31st: - Thursday, April 1st:
-CR: Miami, FL
-Sherlock: Pembroke Pines, FL A two day visit with lifelong friend Will Ortiz and his family is planned.
Good Friday, April 2nd: Miami, FL
Saturday, April 3rd: Miami, FL
Resurrection Sunday, April 4th: Miami, FL
Monday, April 5th:
-Sherlock: Miami, FL
-Circuit Rider: Orlando, FL Breakfast with Rockamimi and GramCracker (AT '09).
Tuesday, April 6th - Wednesday, April 7th:
-Sherlock: Miami, FL
-Circuit Rider: St. Augustine, FL Visiting with Poopajack (AT '99), Poopa, and Poopajack's dog Jack.
Thursday, April 8th: Miami, FL CR rejoined Sherlock at his Dad's home for breakfast with the family. The guys then drove through the afternoon and evening to Franklin, NC for a rendevous with Hopeful (AT '99) and his wife Diana on Friday.
Friday, April 9th: Franklin, NC Hopeful (AT '03) and his wife Diana arrive in Franklin to meet up with the guys.
Saturday, April 10th: Hopeful's Birthday Party at Stecoah Gap, NC. All hikers invited!!
Sunday, April 11th: Franklin, NC
Monday, April 12th: Franklin, NC
Tuesday, April 13th: Duluth, GA The guys will be an enjoying an overnight visit with Walk Thru the Bible President Phil Tuttle and his family at their home.
Wednesday, April 14th: Franklin, NC CR will be speaking in Chapel this morning at Walk Thru the Bible Ministries in Altlanta before the duo heads north for the night. CR is planning to get back in time for choir rehearsal at the First Baptist Church.
Thursday, April 15th: Anderson, SC The guys will be visiting Pastor George White and his wife Naomi at their home.
Friday, April 16th: Franklin, NC Dinner with Amanda Waldroop will highlight this day.
Saturday, April 17th: Franklin, NC
Monday, April 19th: Franklin, NC The guys will be enjoying lunch with Jeff King, the Macon County Baptist Associational Missionary and dinner with Clay and Branch from AT Servants Ministries.
Tuesday, April 20th: Franklin, NC
Wednesday, April 21st: Franklin, NC Rockamimi (AT '09) and GramCracker (AT '09) arrive for a visit in preparation for their hike on the A.T.
Thursday, April 22nd: The guys will be shuttling Rockamimi (AT '09) and GramCracker (AT '09) from Franklin to Amicalola Falls before heading east to the Charlotte area.
Thursday, April 22nd - Sunday, April 25th: Indian Trail, NC Visit with Mum and Dad Stevenson at their home. The guys plan to spend time with the Senior Adult Bible Study Group led by Pastor Bruce Creswell and also "cross paths" with Pastor John Haines, both from Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church, while they are in town.
Monday, April 26th: Franklin, NC
Tuesday, April 27th: Clarksville, GA The guys will be enjoying an overnight visit at the home of Smokestack and Mother Nature.
Wednesday, April 28th: East Brunswick, NJ
Thursday, April 29th: East Brunswick, NJ
Friday, April 30th: East Brunswick, NJ
Saturday, May 1st: East Brunswick, NJ
Sunday, May 2nd: East Brunswick, NJ
Monday, May3rd - Sunday, May 9th: East Brunswick, NJ Pipesmoke (AT '04) and his wife Spah Vahnish, Hopeful (AT '03), and his son Lamar Jr. will join Sherlock and CR this week to re-roof CR's Mom's house.
Monday, May 10th: Damascus, VA
Tuesday, May 11th: Damascus, VA
Wednesday, May 12th: Damascus, VA
Thursday, May 13th: Damascus, VA
Friday, May 14th - Sunday, May 16th: Trail Days in Damascus, VA. The guys are looking forward to spending the Lord's Day with their friends in nearby Shady Valley, TN.
Monday, May 17th: Daleville, VA The guys plan to visit with The Odd Couple, Cascade, and Rockslide on their way north to Michigan.
Tuesday, May 18th: Alanson, MI
Wednesday, May 19th: Bois Blanc Island, MI The guys will be welcoming Dick Ward to the Island. Dick's wife Jacque is Heartbeat's secretary. They live in Alanson, about 30 miles from the Island.
Thursday, May 20th: Bois Blanc Island, MI
Friday, May 21st:
-Sherlock: St. Ignace, MI
-Circuit Rider: Independence, MO
Saturday, May 22nd:
-Sherlock: St. Ignace, MI
-Circuit Rider: Independence, MO CR will be officiating a Memorial Service for his cousin Billy Harmon, Jr. who passed away suddenly May 14th. Billy Harmon was 38.
Sunday, May 23rd:
-Sherlock: St. Ignace, MI
-Circuit Rider: Carrollton, MO CR will be leading a graveside service for the family in memory of Billy Harmon, Jr.
Monday, May 24th:
-Sherlock: St. Igance, MI
-Circuit Rider will be traveling from Missouri to Upper Michigan.
Tuesday, May 25th: St. Ignace, MI
Wednesday, May 26th: Bois Blanc Island, MI
Thursday, May 27th: Bois Blanc Island, MI
Friday, May 28th: Bois Blanc Island, MI
Saturday, May 29th: Bois Blanc Island, MI
Sunday, May 30th: Bois Blanc Island, MI
Memorial Day, May 31st: Bois Blanc Island, MI
Tuesday, June 1st: Bois Blanc Island, MI
Wednesday, June 2nd: Bois Blanc Island, MI
Thursday, June 3rd: Bois Blanc Island, MI
Friday, June 4th: Bois Blanc Island, MI
Saturday, June 5th: Bois Blanc Island, MI
Sunday, June 6th: Bois Blanc Island, MI
Monday, June 7th: Alanson, MI
Tuesday, June 8th: St. Ignace, MI
Wednesday, June 9th: The guys will travel to New Jersey following the closing on their home in Cheboygan.
Thursday, June 10th: East Brunswick, NJ
Friday, June 11th: Wells, ME
Saturday, June 12th: Gouldsboro, ME
Sunday, June 13th: Gouldsboro, ME
Monday, June 14th: Gouldsboro, ME
Tuesday, June 15th: Gouldsboro, ME
Wednesday, June 16th: Gouldsboro, ME
Thursday, June 17th: Gouldsboro, ME
Friday, June 18th:
-Rutland, VT: CR and Sherlock enjoyed a time of fellowship this morning with Pastor Allan Davis and his granddaughter Lindsey at Sugar N' Spice, a favorite breakfast spot along the A.T.
-East Brunswick, NJ
Saturday, June 19th:
-Circuit Rider: St. Ignace, MI
-Sherlock: East Brunswick, NJ
Sunday, June 20th:
-Circuit Rider: Alanson, MI
-Sherlock: East Brunswick, NJ
Monday, June 21st:
-Circuit Rider: Thunder Lake, MI
-Sherlock: East Brunswick, NJ
Tuesday, June 22nd:
-Circuit Rider: Toledo, IA
-Sherlock: East Brunswick, NJ
Wednesday, June 23rd:
-Circuit Rider: Independence, MO
-Sherlock: East Brunswick, NJ
Thursday, June 24th:
-Circuit Rider: Independence, MO
-Sherlock: East Brunswick, NJ
Friday, June 25th:
-Circuit Rider: Independence, MO
-Sherlock: East Brunswick, NJ
Saturday, June 26th:
-Circuit Rider: Carrollton, MO
-Sherlock: East Brunswick, NJ
Sunday, June 27th:
-Circuit Rider: Independence, MO
-Sherlock: East Brunswick, NJ
Monday, June 28th:
-Circuit Rider: Pittsburgh, MO
-Sherlock: East Brunswick, NJ
Tuesday, June 29th:
-Circuit Rider: Dresden, TN
-Sherlock: East Brunswick, NJ
Wednesday, June 30th:
-Circuit Rider: Louisville, KY
-Sherlock: East Brunswick, NJ
Thursday, July 1st:
-Circuit Rider: Clarksburg, WV
-Sherlock: East Brunswick, NJ
Friday, July 2nd: East Brunswick, NJ
Saturday, July 3rd: East Brunswick, NJ
Sunday, July 4th: East Brunswick, NJ
Monday, July 5th: East Brunswick, NJ
Tuesday, July 6th: East Brunswick, NJ
Wednesday, July 7th: East Brunswick, NJ
Thursday, July 8th: East Brunswick, NJ
Friday, July 9th: St. Ignace, MI
Saturday, July 10th; Alanson, MI
Sunday, July 11th: St. Ignace, MI Sherlock and CR will be attending an Open House for Jordan and Erin Wyse. The two were married last August and will be up north for their first visit since the wedding.
Monday, July 12th: Alanson, MI
Tuesday, July 13th: St. Ignace, MI
Wednesday, July 14th: Alanson, MI
Thursday, July 15th: Onaway, MI
Friday, July 16th: East Brunswick, NJ
Saturday, July 17th: East Brunswick, NJ Sherlock and CR will be enjoying a fried turkey BBQ at the home of friends Rich and Linda Desmond.
Sunday, July 18th: East Brunswick, NJ
Monday, July 19th: East Brunswick, NJ
Tuesday, July 20th: West Ossippee, NH Sherlock and CR had a wonderful visit with Pipesmoke (AT '04) and his wife Jeanine at their home.
Wednesday, July 21st: East Brunswick, NJ
Thursday, July 22nd: East Brunswick, NJ
Friday, July 23rd: East Brunswick, NJ
Saturday, July 24th: East Brunswick, NJ
Sunday, July 25th: East Brunswick, NJ
Monday, July 26th: East Brunswick, NJ
Tuesday, July 27th: East Brunswick, NJ
Wednesday, July 28th: East Brunswick, NJ
Thursday, July 29th: East Brunswick, NJ
Friday, July 30th - Sunday, August 1st: Brigantine, NJ Sherlock and CR will reunite with AT '02 friends at the home of Avalanche and his wife Barb at the Jersey Shore. Gorilla Jim and his wife Carol will be coming all the way from Oklahoma. The Odd Couple, Cascade, and Rock Slide will be driving north from central Virginia.
Monday, August 2nd: East Brunswick, NJ
Tuesday, August 3rd: East Brunswick, NJ
Wednesday, August 4th - Saturday, August 7th: Stroudsburg, PA CR will be attending the "Music in the Mountains" conference with friend Trudi Lefavour not far from the Delware Water Gap.
Sunday, August 8th: East Brunswick, NJ
Monday, August 9th: Chocorua, NH Sherlock and Circuit Rider plan to spend the night with Drifter (AT '94/'99) at his home.
Tuesday, August 10th: Crawford Notch, NH - Mt. Webster (3.3 miles) Sherlock and Circuit Rider return to the Trail!
Wednesday, August 11th: Mt. Webster - Nauman Tentsite (3.1 miles)
Thursday, August 12th: Nauman Tentsite - Israel Ridge Path (10.3 miles)
Friday, August 13th: Israel Ridge Path - Osgood Tentsite (4.5 miles)
Saturday, August 14th: Osgood Tentsite - Pinkham Notch, NH (4.8 miles)
Sunday, August 15th: (Lord's Day/Sabbath Rest): Chocorua, NH Sherlock and Circuit Rider plan to spend the day with Drifter (AT '94/'99) at his home and attend worship services in Littleton, NH with Jon and Nancy Lefavour.
Monday, August 16th: Pinkham Notch, NH - Carter Notch (5.9 miles)
Tuesday, August 17th: Carter Notch - Gorham, NH (15.2 miles)
Wednesday, August 18th: Gorham, NH - Gentian Pond Campsite (11.8 miles)
Thursday, August 19th: Gentian Pond Campsite - Carlo Col Shelter (5.2 miles)
Friday, August 20th: Carlo Col Shelter - Full Goose Campsite (4.4 miles)
Saturday, August 21st: Full Goose Campsite - Grafton Notch/ME 26 (9.7 miles)
Sunday, August 22nd: (Lord's Day/Sabbath Rest): Andover, ME
Monday, August 23rd: Grafton Notch/ME 26 - East B Hill Road (10.3 miles)
Tuesday, August 24th: East B Hill Road - South Arm Road (10.1 miles)
Wednesday, August 25th: South Arm Road - Bemis Stream (12.5 miles)
Thursday, August 26th: Bemis Stream - Piazza Rock Lean-to (15.7 miles)
Friday, August 27th: Piazza Rock Lean-to - Spaulding Mountain Lean-to (16.8 miles)
Saturday, August 28th: Spaulding Mountain Lean-to - ME 27/Stratton, ME (13.5 miles)
Sunday, August 29th: (Lord's Day/Sabbath Rest): Stratton, ME Sherlock and Circuit Rider plan to attend services in nearby Kingsley, ME with friend Alex Fellows.
Monday, August 30th: ME 27/Stratton, ME - Avery Memorial Campsite (8.0 miles)
Tuesday, August 31st: Avery Memorial Campsite - Little Bigelow Lean-to (7.3 miles)
Wednesday, September 1st: Little Bigelow Lean-to - Pierce Pond Campsite (17.3 miles)
Thursday, September 2nd: Pierce Pond Campsite - Moxie Pond South End (15.9 miles)
Friday, September 3rd: Moxie Pond South End - Moxie Bald Lean-to (6.9 miles)
Saturday, September 4th: Moxie Bald Lean-to - Maine 15/Monson (17.9 miles)
Sunday, September 5th: (Lord's Day/Sabbath Rest): Monson, ME
Monday, September 6th: Monson, ME
Tuesday, September 7th: Maine 15/Monson - Big Wilson Stream (9.7 miles)
Wednesday, September 8th: Big Wilson Stream - Cloud Pond Lean-to (9.4 miles)
Thursday, September 9th: Cloud Pond Lean-to - Sidney Tappan Campsite (18.6 miles)
Friday, September 10th: Sidney Tappan Campsite - Jo-Mary Road (20.8 miles)
Saturday, September 11th: Jo-Mary Road - Whitehouse Landing (10.0 miles)
Sunday, September 12th: (Lord's Day/Sabbath Rest): Whitehouse Landing, ME
Monday, September 13th: Whitehouse Landing - Rainbow Spring Campsite (19.7 miles)
Tuesday, September 14th: Rainbow Spring Campsite - Abol Bridge (11.2 miles)
Wednesday, September 15th: Abol Bridge - Katahdin/Baxter Peak (15.1 miles)
Thursday, September 16th: Chocorua, NH Sherlock and CR plan to spend the night with friend Drifter (AT '94/'99) at his home.
Friday, September 17th: Limerick, ME Sherlock and CR plan to visit Poopajack (AT '99) and his wife Poopa at their home.
Saturday, September 18th: East Brunswick, NJ
Sunday, September 19th: East Brunswick, NJ
Monday, September 20th:
-Sherlock: Miami, FL Sherlock will be visiting his Dad and the rest of his family in south Florida.
-Circuit Rider: Curtis, MI Jakebreak (AT '04) will be visiting CR at his home in Upper Michigan.
Monday, September 27th:
-Sherlock: Miami, FL
-Circuit Rider: Denver, CO CR will be meeting up with "Mom" Alexander who is flying in from Chattanooga, TN. The two of them will be visiting longtime friends in Colorado.