[pct-l] frustrations of the section hiker

[chelin at teleport.com (Sharon & Chuck Chelin)]

Good morning, L-Rod,

Among all of the significant disappointments in my life, and there really
haven't been all that many, far and away the greatest number relate to what
I could have done but didn't, rather than what I did but regret.

Steel-Eye

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Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2005 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] frustrations of the section hiker


> I am planning a leave of absence next year to (amongst other things) hike
the Sierras, JMT sobo from the Valley to KM.  I've already decided that if
corporate winds up saying no, I'll quit in time to execute my plans.  Would
be sorry to have to do that, but will if necessary.  I know that choice is
not one that everyone can make, but the desire compels me and outweighs all
other considerations.
>
> My heart goes out to you.  If I were in a situation where I didn't have a
choice (which has been all my life up until now), and they took my greatly
anticipated time away from me, I would be filled with sadness and a fair
amount of resentment.  I would have a real hard time being motivated to
perform at my best professionally when the time I hoped to be gone rolled
around.  Hang in there.
>

> L-Rod