Topic: Appalachian Trail- Good Article- Make You Smile
Tincup
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Of course, I am partial to the Trail since I hiked it years ago, and I was a firefighter too like him, but this is a nice story about a Connecticut man who seems to be rather well, incredible and generous both.
QUOTE- "Andrew is a fascinating character — full of positive energy and eager to make the most of every day.
He was a firefighter in Naugatuck, Conn., for 24 years; owns his own plane, a Harley-Davidson and an Indian motorcycle; has written three books; made a movie and put on a film festival;
run up the 1,576 stairs of the Empire State Building 17 times; has beaten cancer; run up Mount Washington seven times; and someday hopes to conquer Mount Everest."
With all these fun things and accomplishments, do you know the only thing he is afraid of?
aklnwlf
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TC, thanks for posting this about Tim Andrews. What a wonderful person! I'll follow him on FB. I admire you greatly for doing the Appalachian Trail. I remember someone I worked with in AK that had done the Trail. Something I would love to do but am sure I can't do the whole thing. As a matter of fact I finally threw out my hiking gear last year. Especially hard to chuck my crampon compatible winter hikers.
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Alaska Lone Wolf Posts: 6136 | From Columbus, GA | Registered: Jul 2004
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Tincup
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Hey Lone Wolf! Nice to see you!
Glad you agree that it is a nice article. He seems like someone cool that would also be fun to follow.
Ouch on tossing the gear! I know that had to hurt!
You know I still have my park ranger uniforms? It was over 30 years ago I had to stop working a job I absolutely loved due to Lyme & TBD.
Hanging onto them is not the brightest thing to do, but it gave me some hope that MAYBE some day I will be cured and can go back to work.
aklnwlf
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You might can make something neat down the road with those old uniforms. My older sister passed away in 2013 and last year I made some pot holders out of one of her fav purple shirts. I gave them to her son for Christmas. Best idea I've had in years!
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Alaska Lone Wolf Posts: 6136 | From Columbus, GA | Registered: Jul 2004
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Tincup
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Sounds nice! Glad you did that! Bet he loved it and still does!
You do need to keep in mind I am not at all crafty like you, so maybe I could use them for scare crows?
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