It’s been almost two weeks since “semi-retirement” . I’m putting the last finishing touches on my backpack. Thanks Karla, for the helpful advice. Also spending lots of time doing some short day hikes in local Cooperstown trails. I’ve had several send-off celebrations from family and friends as well as my coworkers at the hospital. It’s been great encouragement for me. Below are some pictures of some of these recent events. Also, some nice local hikes in the woods where I’m getting used to my pack and making sure at least some of my muscles are getting used to that upcoming hiking demands. Tomorrow I’m heading off with Stephanie to Harpers Ferry West Virginia via State College Pennsylvania for my planed send off on May 1st. Try my best to keep you all posted on upcoming hiking adventures.
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Happy trails. Best of luck on your adventure. I’m sure you know the drill. “One foot at a time” On Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 8:18 PM Appalachian Trail Adventure wrote:
> Mike Bauer posted: “It’s been almost 2 weeks since “semi-retirement” . I’m > putting the last Finishing Touches my backpack. Also spending lots of time > doing some short day hikes and the local trails. I’ve had several send-off > celebrations from family and friends as well as m” >
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Wait…I want to be a Lung Ranger! Please keep us fellow hikers updated on your adventures through the Appalachian Trail. We need info for our own future dreams of hiking the whole thing! Best of luck and keep your feet dry!
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We are looking forward to following your progress. Remember, just one foot in front of the other.
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wow, what a send off you’ve been having…hope the trip is really something…and we’ll all be thinking of you and wishing you well every step of the way. Nancy and Emery
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Good luck and stay safe – have a ball!!
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