[pct-l] Leaving a trace

[Andrea Dinsmore]

I also think that is a great idea. I keep everything the hikers give us.
Pieces of dreds to a coconut to an old camera case from Germany to clothes
and pics. It makes a personel connect to some that become a part of our
lives.

PCT MOM

On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 12:50 PM, Len Glassner <len5742 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Something to consider:
>
> I had fifty micro-carabiners made up in the following manner:
>
> http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=297723
>
> They weigh 1/10 ounce each.  I plan to carry ten max at any one time,
> I figure I can afford the ounce in spite of my overweight sleeping
> bag.  The idea is give one to anyone who provides special assistance
> along the way - gives me a lift into town, retrieves my resupply
> package with smile (or no smile, maybe), etc.  Something simple for
> them to hang on a key chain, maybe. I hope I get far enough to run
> out.  (I do wish I hadn't put the date on there.)
>
> Unfortunately these things cost money and if I was on a tight budget
> I'd probably pass on this particular item.  And they're no substitute
> for gas money.  But the point is - maybe you can come up with a clever
> and cheap way to leave a (positive)  trace with those you meet, that
> know nothing of the trail.
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