[pct-l] Project for supportive spouse

[River Malcolm]

The important thing, it would seem, is to HAVE a project -- actually completing it is entirely optional. 

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On Jan 24, 2013, at 12:04 PM, bluetrail at aol.com wrote:

> 
> I have to laugh at the project idea.  For 18 years Jon has disappeared most of the summer and often longer to either hike a long distance or do far-flung trail work.  Every year my goal is to "clean the junk room."  Every year I really intend to do that, but.....it's now on the list again for this year.
> 
> The junk room is my Florida answer to not having a basement or attic.    
> 
> Joan
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: abiegen <abiegen at cox.net>
> To: pct-l <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Thu, Jan 24, 2013 1:28 pm
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Solo Female - Leaving Boyfriend At Home
> 
> 
> Hi Abbi,
> I forgot one helpful item on my list:
> Make sure your boyfriend has a project. While Piper was hiking in 2008 I gave 
> yself the project to rebuild my outside deck on my house. It kept me busy and 
> ut of trouble with little time to sit and think and worry. It was also nice to 
> e free to work on it at any time without  having to stop for dinner or other 
> hings that couples do together. My neighbors would come over and talk about the 
> roject so I had people to interact with and they often invited me over for 
> inner since they knew I was alone with Piper on the trail. The deck got built 
> nd everything worked out fine. When she hiked again in 2009, I didn't have a 
> roject so it was easier for me to get bored, lonely and antsy. So i know it 
> elps to have that big project keeping you focused.
> Good luck,
> TrailHacker
> 
> When my feet hurt, I can't think straight"
> braham Lincoln
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