[pct-l] The Strange Aura of the ADZPCTKO

[margo@tothesummit.com (Margo J. Chisholm)]

I am honored to be on Strider's list of folks who have welcomed him. His
presence has brought great lightheartedness and joy to the ADZ. I am sad that I
will be unable to play with you all this year. Professional commitments prevent
it. I will be there in spirit, however, as I have been with all the postings,
reading them diligently. I am envious of all who are about to start on this
great journey. Whether you're intention is to thru hike or you're doing a
section or a state or a mile - Enjoy!

As much fun as the gear and the resupply and the inventions and the footwear
dilemmas are, it is the journey that it's all about - each step that moves you
forward. It's a special place, this trail that we all love. I wish each of you
who will walk part of it this year, a peaceful, exciting, serene, adventurous,
connected, beauty-filled, heartful journey. I will get back to the trail at some
point. My heart visits it regularly. For now, it sings in the mountains of
Colorado.

Best wishes to all! Have a great ADZPCTKO!

Namaste, m

Bighummel@aol.com wrote:

> The last two years I have driven down late after work and settling my family
> to attend the ADZ.  Both times I have driven into Lake Morena campground and
> found the reserved campsites and parked my car.  Wearily I emerge from the
> long drive down from Los Angeles and find a fair crowd of strange looking
> people.  I find myself feeling out of place not recognizing any of the faces,
> having doubts that I have really found the right place, the right people that
> I am seeking.
>
> Both times I have been joyfully greeted by one then many and welcomed into
> the conversations around the campfire.  Quickly I recognize faces and names
> and then I come to the realization that here are friends. Here are people I
> know, some very, very well, some from just their persona on the list, some
> from a second hand reference, some are well known and highly regarded trail
> angels whose reputations have made them larger than life.  Here is Tom and
> Bob and Charlie and Jeff and Monte and Brick and Ron and Marge and Margo and
> JoAnn and . . . . .
>
> Soon, as my bones warm by the campfire, so too does my comfort with these
> people, these fellow caretakers and caregivers and wonder discoverers of the
> PCT, these that I find so many values and interests in common with my own.
>
> Come, join our conversation around the fire, our gathering around the new
> tent, the new tarp, the new stove, and see how many faces and names you
> recognize and feel the warmth, the friendships, the comraderie.  We welcome
> you, we welcome all that come with the simple desire to gather, to share, to
> experience.
>
> This year when I drive down from LA I'll have no doubt about the people, the
> recognition, the acceptance.  So few of my peers understand this draw,
> understand the aura, understand the trail.  You do.
>
> See ya' and save a small place around the fire for me!
>
> Greg "Strider" Hummel
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