Questions for the Hikers, Volume 2



Question for the Hikers: You don't say who is narrating during each segment and I get confused. Could you clarify?

Answer: I (Amy) am always the narrator. (Scott is insulted that someone thinks he runs naked and cries) He adds and proofs. If he ever chooses to write a segment you will be informed. (I hope he doesn't because I would look REALLY bad--if it's possible to look worse than I do.)

Question for the Hikers: : (combo of several questions) When I get my messages from you, I see some people on the TO list and some on the CC list. What is the significance of this?" also, "Someone is forwarding me messages, can I get on the main distribution list?" and "How are you sending out these messages?"

Answer:: We are using a pocketmail device to type messages while on the trail and then, when we come to a phone, we hold the device up to the phone, and it sends and receives messages. (we can't use our cell phone, although I think some cell phones work with P.M.) Secondly, P.M. only seems to allow you to put 10 names on the TO list and an additional 10 on a CC list. Names were picked at random (we do not like the TO people better than the CC's) Then, because we were limited to 20 people, we asked some people to forward messages on to others.

Question for the Hikers: Do you ever miss popsicles while on the trail? Would you like a paperback?

Answer: The first question would have been VERY cruel had we waited to read it when we were back on the trail. (Scott sometimes reads your messages to me as bedtime stories while I cry into my bug hat) I particularly miss juice and ice. (which is kind of a popsicle) We are carrying a section of paperback (to cut back on pack weight). Whoever is ahead tears pages out and hands them to the other. (Aren't we pitiful?)

Question for the Hikers: How often do you get to take showers?

Answer: Anytime we come to a place where we can take a shower. So far, in 14 days, we have had 4 showers: Day 1, Day 3, Day 10, and Day 14.

Question for the Hikers: How often do you change your underwear? (Those of you who feel this is more info than you need, please scroll to the next question)

Answer: Not as often as we get to shower. Every day, I turn them inside out and it's like a whole new pair! (My standards have really slipped) Does anyone remember that underwear from the 70's that came in packs of 7, each with a different day of the week written on them? Well, I need one pair for backpacking that has Mon/Wed/Fri on one side and Tues/Thurs/Sat/Sun on the other. Auntie Pat, can you make me some for Christmas? Scott doesn't wear underwear...pretty risqué, huh? (Actually, they're sewn into his shorts.) We also rinse out clothes when we can, but they still stink.

Question for the Hikers: For someone who was an English major, you sure make some grammatical and spelling mistakes. Can't you use spell check?

Answer: If this device has a spell check, I can't find it. What can I say? I can find deep meaning in a novel, but I can't spell. (bad genes) Also, I usually type these in the dark with my thumbs so I make a lot of mistakes. Besides, what do you expect from someone who took bowling and a course by the dubious name of "fermented foods and beverages" in college?

Question for the Hikers:I'd like to track your progress. How can I do this?

Answer: We gave some people maps with flags marking the stops. (Both sets of parents, Julie, and Angela) If this doesn't help, you can try pcta.org website, but I don't think the stops are listed. AAA has maps with the trail drawn in too.

I'm out of space again. Keep those questions coming...

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