[pct-l] Re: pct-l Digest, Vol 20, Issue 25

[tahoe.cat at verizon.net (Cathy)]

Hi Wayne   I have so much noise in my head I have a real hard time
understanding people when they speak to me. I have done three sections by
myself and it was very enjoyable. It was a little spooky at times relying on
only my sight, but I made it through without any problems. I did miss my
Grandson who has been with me on most of what I have done so far. We were
with "Oilcan" but we left Him in the dust during the summer.  remember to
always  "Be Prepared"     Ground Pounder Bill          "Semper Fi"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne Kraft" <waynekraft@verizon.net>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 12:58 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Re: pct-l Digest, Vol 20, Issue 25


> Donna said:
>
> >> Wayne,
> >
> > To offer you some encouragement, you won't be the first deaf (or near
> > deaf) hiker that's been out there.  Last year, Silent Runner (Patty
> > Haskins) completed a northbound thru-hike.  In fact, she was quite
> > amazing -- she started four days behind Scott Williamson (the guy who
> > completed the first-ever yo-yo of the PCT), and managed to catch Scott
at
> > Kennedy Meadows.  She then managed to keep up with Scott all the way to
> > Canada!
> >
> > A few years ago we had another 100% deaf hiker (who told us the funniest
> > stories until we were just rolling).  He was hiking with his wife (or
> > significant other -- I never ask).
> >
> > It sounds to me that you value and love your dog tremendously, and are
> > justifiably concerned about the possible issues that the dog may have to
> > endure out there.  Also that the hardest part of the hike might be
missing
> > him. Is there someone who might be willing to bring the dog to meet you
at
> > a few stops along the way?  I've heard of this being done.
> >
> > -=Donna Saufley=-
>
> Yeah, I know, Donna, and a blind guy completed the AT solo with his seeing
> eye dog. If Scott's available to escort another much slower near deaf
hiker
> one way only nobo in about 2008, I think I'll be available. Major will be
> pretty old by then anyway and you know how crabby retired military
officers
> can be.  I probably could arrange to meet Major on the trail, but I am
sure
> you will understand that I need to be very careful not to convey the
notion
> that I miss my dog more than my wife!  Seriously, I'm in the market for a
> hiking companion.  My wife and dog both like to go for walks with me, but
> they are not long distance hikers.
>
> I am not overly worried about not hearing at night.  This might be an
> interesting topic for discussion/story telling:  How many times have you
> been saved from imminent danger by being awakened by a noise at night?  I
> suspect it's a fairly rare thing.  I recognize it adds an additional
element
> of risk.  I compensate by being cautious in other areas, but ultimately
> something bad could happen. That's life. I accept the risk.
>
> Wayne Kraft
>
>
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