Public apology to Officer Taco

imported
#21

Since I’ve always touted HYOH I find some of the comments on this thread interesting in understanding the diversity of opinion among the hiking community.

I do like Virginian’s point…especially the analogy of the guy at work carrying the load while others aren’t “doing their fair share.” It creates friction and resentment at work and apparently on the Trail too. But, having said that, I’ve learned to live with it…I know I did a thru and that’s all that really matters to me. Like OT said, (he knows his journal is an honest representation) he’s not sure why he is wasting his time responding to the critics.

I always felt that this site was, first and foremost, the hiker’s journal…my record for my purposes. Even though I hiked every white blaze, I still received a guestbook entry from an anonymous source that couldn’t stand it because I “went in to town and ate steak” too often. It’s a GUESTBOOK for crissakes! People have a tendency to project their own values onto others…It would be nice if they had a little more class in doing so.

Andy Brown and newb are right on…the critics don’t have a shread of credibility when they go after others without identifying themselves. My guess is they have serious ego problems…they get enjoyment out of belittling others and seeing the reactions…it makes them feel good. Intentional defamation is poor. I’m with Tha Wookie on this one too.

BTW, magic dinmore showed some class when he began this thread with an apology to OT.

How about this…when something someone writes here bothers you so much that you have to question it…try doing so as you would to their face. Ask some questions in a courteous manner…don’t accuse and personnally attack others…and above all have the decency to identify yourself.

And having said that, it would also be nice to add a little humor now and then.

Take Care & Hike On!

Skeemer

#22

Actually, this is what makes the trail great. Different opinions and different people. Nobody is right; just opinions. I agree with Virginian in the sense that a true thru hike is hiking the whole trail without skipping sections. But nit pic about eating steak in town??? Man, that is crazy. Have fun and enjoy it all.:smokin

Snowdog

#23

It is not known if Purism is contagious. To be safe get away from them as soon as possible. It can ruin your entire outlook on life. You may end up worrying about some guy on a corner that you don’t even know. When you hike you have to keep absolute track of every single person you meet, what an incredible pain in the butt. When you hear a purist run, do not walk, away.

Blue Jay

#24

HMMMMM…

Longer daylight hours, tempartate weather, goin down from the
shenandoahs into harpers ferry, being in the best shape of his life, the desire to be with family during a special weekend, plus long legs and a dedicated mind…

Three days of big miles seems very doable to someone like O.T. Maybe not to the rest of us schlubs, but from what I’ve read from his and others journals about him, I never questioned it. But when I considered it after reading the above statements, I decided it’s n.o.m.b. (none of my business)and if he can do big miles, so be it. In two months of journals, not once have I read anything about O.T. desiring or wanting to be the first NOBO of the year.

Don’t Hate…

Hike on Brother… another hiker from the “thin blue line”:cheers

Cheese Dog

#25

I do like how one anonymous person says something inflammatory, and what do I see now? People with their real names sticking up for OT, supporting him, and giving him for reason than before to keep on keepin on. The internet might not be able to screen out every jerk out there, but non matter, because the positivity and comraderie of the AT community will always prevail.

Tha Wookie

#26

I know you are yellow blazing parts of the AT. I do have a problem with you lying about it but overall, it is your hike. Those boy scout groups would have no idea that you hiked 40 miles a day averaging an unreal mph range and it is also funny you did this totally alone and not leaving a note in most journals except the ones near a roadside! When you were hiking with others, you were doing max 2mph and 15 mile days. Suddenly you take 7 zero days and whamo! You are doing 4mph and 40 mile days.

You are yellow blazing. If you get to Maine first, I won’t recognize you as the first thru AT hiker. Now fess up and admit you are yellow blazing however you won’t because you enjoy the attention you are getting now.

Firefighter

#27

Taco Bell

Burrito

#28

I care if OT is lying or not. It is the peace and comraderie of the AT community that will always prevail.

Tha Wookie

#29

I didn’t know Trolls had Firefighters. I guess with fewer bridges made of wood these days, they get bored.

Blue Jay

#30

Hey I know what this is about! The firefighter is just jealous of the police officer cause he’s getting more attention and can do better miles!! Silly firefighter, aren’t you supposed to put out fires, not fan them?? Maybe you’ve been looking at fire too long and now all you can see is a yellow blaze…

starspinner

#31

So, hippie longstoking posted that after a few days rest in erwin tn, she does a 41.7 mile day on the 11th. Does this add credibility or mean we have another imposter?

wow! such hatred.

Swampyankee