Hi All,  We had a large herd of TOWNIES today, Kim, Carolyn, Jacque, Jenny, Paula (new hiker), Leigh, Jody, Debbie, Effie, Kathleen and Marsha, who covered 4.4 miles in almost perfect weather. We covered 4.4 miles in a little slower pace, as I had slight accident with a knife yesterday, but then again, that is another story for another time. We TOWNIES forged across challenging terrain as Jenny begged for hills. I am sure I recall hearing that but no one else seems to recall that request. I must say that I heard no complaints today but did  hear “observations” which I was assured were not complaints. I am not sure of the distinction but there must me some fine line that is hiked by TOWNIES who have not ever “complained”.   Since Paula was a new hiker, we had a variety of landscapes that included haunted trees, appropriate for Halloween, breath-taking landscapes that left most hikers bent over trying to catch their breath, the picture frame tree, the gnome tree that offers rest for forest gnomes at night, and the caves where bootleggers stash their stills. I am sure that must still be occurring as I lost several hikers who went to look for some libation at those caves. Fortunately, Sheba, the Wonder Dog, kept us on task and focused on important things like chasing squirrels. It seems that some TOWNIES can rival Sheba in the squirrel department.  It was a perfect day with perfect hikers.

Until next time… Happy Trails, Marsha