[pct-l] Pct-L Digest, Vol 76, Issue 26

[lorna at ptera.net]

Thank you, Dan.  I love your posts, too, Diane.  Don't let anyone's 
careless/immature remarks keep you from contributing!

Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2014
From: Dan Engleman
To: Diane Soini

Some people think (and write) in a concrete sequential manner and other's 
think (and write) in a random abstract way.? Being that I fall into the 
random abstract type thinker/writer I prefer Diane's flavor of response to 
the more concise/precise/sterile factoid list approach to hiker inquiries.? 
Do I appreciate the "bullet point folks" (definitely) but I learned a long 
time ago that I just am not wired that way myself.?

Best thing about Diane's posts are that she does not claim to have?all the 
answers for all?people?and for all times but she has been around long enough 
to know that anxiety runs high preceding a thru hike and absorbing 
everyone's wisdom gets people through the waiting for "launch day."? She is 
also well aware (and the first to say) that?backpackers will find their way 
if they just get out there and "do it," which I found to be valuable advice 
prior to my PCT launch?on 2011 ... ?

I appreciate that you take the time, Dianne, to be so respectful of newbies 
questions/concerns; you do more than bullet point the facts you open up your 
heart. I hope that the factoid police don't ever deter you from doing what 
you do so well ... care.