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| Porter and Pace the end of the trail. Katahdin, Baxter Peak elevation 5268ft mile 2180. DONE!!! |
They finished on Saturday, July 30, 2011, just four months, 2 days. That is an amazing hike!
As Dreamer was watching a the newest Harry Potter movie in 3D, the iPhone began to vibrate. I answered it saying "hold on" and left the theater to talk to Porter. He sounded exhausted but happy.
They started early up Katahdin and the hike was rough. Plenty of rocks and elevation to conquer before being able to snap the classic AT picture above. Porter sent the picture this afternoon at 12:52 p.m. so they made good time. Then it was back down again.
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| Porter snaps a shot of Pace on the way back down Katahdin. |
I'm sure they will be celebrating tonight and they deserve a nice cold pint after their long hike. Their next adventure will start this Monday as we all pack up and drive across country. The house and dog sitter are set and the dogs are on guard duty as usual. With three big dogs and a noisy little one, not much gets by them.
I'm looking forward to having my husband back home. Now the only thing is, will he answer to Matt or just Porter? Pace should be fine, that is what we have always called him.
The guys wanted to thank everyone for their good wishes, prayers, and encouragement as they hiked this epic trail. Stories will abound for years and I'm sure we will all get a good laugh out of some of those tales.
Once Pace and Porter's pictures have been downloaded and we have wi-fi, I will put together an album that will show highlights of their adventure. It has been a pleasure keeping this blog. Thanks for the kind words and for ignoring my typos and grammar goofs. What can I say...I wasn't an English major.
Porter and Pace also want to congratulate Mike and Tracy Needham on their marriage yesterday. Porter was sad he didn't make the wedding but looks forward to seeing them soon.
Put your feet up guys, you deserve a rest!
Ground Control, a/k/a Dreamer, a/k/a Shelley
OMG, that is amazing. Like all other life’s journeys, this will always be the highlight of their lives. Congrats guys. Lastly, Dreamer THANK YOU so very much for keeping the blog going. It was always a pleasure to read, and to know were the guys were and what they were doing. Good look to all of you and continue to LIVE LIFE.
ReplyDeleteUntil the next adventure, Good Bye.
Do tell! Who posted the comment? I'd love to let the guys know. I will be adding to it a bit now and again as they still have two more months off before they have to go back to work. That means lots of adventures...
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COMGTRATS!!!! This is amazing and has been such an amazing experience for you and us through the blog.. Thank you for sharing and Dreamer thank you for keeping us in touch. There was no doubt that they would complete but being able to see and hear about it all along the way has been the best. Safe travels to all 3 of you and all the best. Till the next post,,
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU!!!!
Robin
Congrats friends (: Upstate, Loop & I will summit this coming Friday!! (: Keep in touch! -- Caboose
ReplyDeleteCongrats guys!!!! So excited to hear all about it and see the pictures. And Dreamer, thanks for keeping us all in the loop during their trip!
ReplyDelete-Mary Ellen (and the rest of Pace's Silver Bay crew)
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations guys! I've loved reading about your adventures and have been amazed at your speed plowing through this! Certainly looks like you also took time to enjoy yourselves too. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS PACE & PORTER! You two must be so stoked to have completed such an amazing journey and in record time, no doubt! I'm know from the phone calls that both of you had an amazing time; I can't wait to hear more stories.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU DREAMER! You did a phenomenal job of getting the blog up-to-date. I thoroughly enjoyed reading all of your entries and looking through the pictures. I'm sure you are elated to have Porter back home. :)
Be well all of you and have a great time in Utah. We'll have a pint or two when you return to the Northeast.
Best,
Mike G.
I stand in awe of your achievement! What a wondrous feat & endevour! Mike (or Pace), we look forward to seeing you back on campus in the near future and I cannot wait to hear the stories. Thank you so much for keeping us informed of their progress Dreamer!!
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John Tompkins
Thanks for sharing your A.T experiences. Just came across your blog and would like to know: What is the feeling now that the mission is completed? How is your life different now? One thing you learned about life after done hiking the A.T?
ReplyDeleteappreciate the answers.
12 Grader
Thanks everyone for your comments. Porter, Dreamer and Pace are back from a whirlwind cross country trip. They have enjoyed all the comments.
ReplyDeleteI will have them answer your questions (12 Grader) in the next few days.
Thanks,
Dreamer
Hey guys really enjoyed your blog. Happy trails
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