[pct-l] Thank You Trail Angels

[RJ Lewis]

I have to say I agree here...I don't expect anyone to do anything 
special for me when I'm out hiking or doing anything else for that 
matter, and I "do" have special needs, on trail or off. I expect to plan 
accordingly beforehand and have my "special arrangements" made in 
advance to deal with my own special needs. If anyone steps up to help, I 
consider it a real treat and will behave accordingly. I'm 44 years old, 
not 4. My PCT trip is mine to make, and I expect to make it as a solo 
hiker- I don't "expect" anyone to do it for me.
Thanks in advance to all who do such wonderful work out there as trail 
angels. You deserve the utmost respect and consideration for all you do, 
out of the love and graciousness of your loving and caring hearts.

Peace!
RJ



Andrea Dinsmore wrote:
> Dear Frank.........we do what we do for you guys because we want to. It's in
> our nature. What "irks" us is being told, ordered, openly expected to jump
> every time some hiker decides he/she wants something. Up here in Skykomish
> those who contact us before they get here are told if they call us from
> Snoqualmie Pass (3-4 days out) we will make a point to schedule our grocery
> run (80 mi round trip) just before they get here and can pick up anything
> special they need. I think it's the way you ask people to fill your needs.
> Most trail angels are willing Moms and Grammas of the trail. You are all our
> kids. We love you all but when you misbehave you're going to get spanked and
> grounded. It all comes down to respect, kindness and being grateful to the
> people who do for you.
>
> PCT MOM
>
> On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 4:09 PM, <frankgilliland at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>   
>> Thank You Trail Angels: (and fellow hikers)
>>
>>
>> I would like to thank every one who has housed me, fed me, talked to me,
>> given me rides, provided water, encouraged me, healed my wounds, shared
>> good
>> times and bad, walked with me, greeted me with a hug, laughed at my bad
>> jokes, stayed in contact with me off trail, smile when they see me.....
>>
>> I am sorry if I had a bad day and said something stupid, when I did not
>> say
>> "thank you", when I spoke of someone negatively, when I spoke to you
>> negatively.
>>
>> My best memories of walking the Trail are of the people I have met.
>> Especially of the Trail Angels and those who given me rides in and out of
>> towns.  I can not believe the generosity of the trail community.  More
>> than
>> once I was given a ride by a Mom with kids. * I wouldn't have picked Me
>> up.
>> * But they knew that I was a PCT hiker and they treated me like family.
>>
>> Trail Angels are indeed Angels.  Southern California is blessed with the
>> likes of Hikertown, Saufleys and the Andersons.  I could go on and on and
>> on.
>>
>> California Towns such as Big Bear, Idyllwild, and Etna are not just great
>> hiker towns, but they are GREAT towns.  These are just three of many
>> wonderful towns on trail.
>>
>>
>> Thank you again to all I have met and will meet again.  I plan to hike
>> south
>> from Castle Craigs to Whitney in August.  I am looking forward to that new
>> memory and chance trail meeting.
>>
>>
>> *StarMan*
>>
>>
>> PS:  I have hosted, provided help, and shared what I have on several
>> occasions.  But, I am behind on my payback account by a factor of 100,000
>> to
>> 1. The act of giving back to the trail is only rewarded by the fantastic
>> feelings.  I hope to "Pay it Forward" when I can.
>>
>> PSS:  into my second week after knee surgery.  Doc says I should be able
>> to
>> hit the trail in a few more weeks.  By August I should be 99.9%.......see
>> ya
>> down the trail
>>
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