Good luck to all '09 hikers! As an '08 thru hike “attemptee”, I know the tribulations many are experiencing now. Though knee problems curtailed my hike at 650 miles, I truly embrace this adventure.
My hike was immersed in the chronicling of the trek with an entertaining journal. I am willing and eager to assist other(s) in the task of transcribing trail thoughts and information into a trail journal. I am retired and have the time to do daily entrees,if desired. I can communicate with the hiker through regular mail, email, or by phone. I am willing to trancribe verbatim or write creatively using provided information by the hiker. I am available to any hiker who is interested in keeping a timely journal that provides both a record of the hike and an entertaining chronicle of his/her experience. See my '08 TJ journal at www.trailjournals.com/crabbya
Gary Shell (Crabby Appleton)
Gary Curtis Shell