[pct-l] Unfit to be a father

[kcristler]

91% of the people were incredibibly supportive and the other 9% were 
self-righteous, vitriolic idiots... ?
                   kmc
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From: <dnlcyclone at aol.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Unfit to be a father


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> I just want to thank all for their two cents.  I would also like to report 
> that I received in a ratio of nearly 10:1, personal emails that were 
> incredibly supportive over the self-righteous indignation filled vitriol 
> from those "who know what they're talking about."  If we have to change 
> plans, we change plans.  We do, actually, have plans and back-up plans. 
> It's what you do when you're a parent or a thru-hiker.  I appreciate all 
> advise, but please know that I am a very experienced hiker.  Being that 
> nobody's really done this before, I'm kind of failing to realize where all 
> the negativity comes from.  We're not going to be rebels without a cause, 
> hell-bent for the border, without regard for our child's health and 
> well-being.  Nowhere in any of the negative comments, did I hear support 
> for wanting to spend that much intensive and personal time with our child. 
> Again, the ratio was 10:1.  It was also brought to my attention that some 
> of the advise came from a trail angel (bles
> s her heart), who hasn't really hiked the PCT before, so...yeah.  If we 
> make it a third of the way, great.  If we mix it up, and do an alternate 
> route, great.  I am the luckiest man in the world.  I get to at least 
> attempt to spend five solid months with my amazing wife and child in some 
> of the most beautiful land in the world.  I don't mind advise, but rest 
> assured that we'll have our bases covered more than anyone out there.  We. 
> Will. Be. Prepared.  Please do not waste your time writing me negative 
> emails about how horrible a father I am.  With that said, I love this 
> forum, and the liberty it gives us all to express our opinions.  I do look 
> forward to any helpful tidbits of info out there, but if it's not trail 
> advise, don't say it.  As one guy said, I need a "reality check."  Ok. 
> Look forward to seeing you all on the PFT (Pacific Fantasy Trail).
>
> Cheers, and all the best (genuinely),
>
> David and Rachel Liechty
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