When Steve and I undertake this hike, and then complete this hike, we are going to be going through quite startling physical transformations over the course of the 6-month hiking adventure. We are both going to lose weight. A LOT of weight. Once we get into full hiking shape, on the trail, it will be […]
Just a quick note for any who might be interested. We are taking this whole raise money for charity thing seriously, and hope others will too. When we are lying in a pool of our own sweat and vomit, agonizingly crying “Why am I doing this?”, we will just need to be reminded that there […]
I have been part of many a crazy plan in my time. In recent months I have dubbed myself Steve Quixote, since I am always chasing “impossible” dreams and doing my best to fight evil windmills whenever I come across them. My success rate is not one that inspires Hollywood to make a movie out of my life, but […]
One of the books that I have read concerning the Appalachian Trail has really hit home for me. This book is “Appalachian trials: The Psychological and Emotional Guide to Successfully Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail” by Zach Davis. As its title suggests, this book deals more with the TRIALS of the trail versus being a play-by-play […]
OK, so Steve has gotten REAL serious about getting in shape and losing weight, hiring personal trainers to yell at him and all……… I walked 4 miles yesterday and had planned on resting until like…..October……….so that my body could recuperate from the trauma of yesterday’s walk. Then, Steve takes the gloves off, so I have […]
I did not really intend to write again so soon, but the decision to go forward with this has given me a serious sugar high. It has nothing to do with anything I have ingested recently. I swear! As youse observant types might have noticed, there is a new menu item up that away ↑↑↑. Whatever you do, […]
GuiltedInspired by Mark’s fresh start and enthusiasm, I too must step it up, and it does not hurt to post the official starting stats to shamegoad me into action. So here I am with the details of MY fresh start: April 3, 2013 9 pm A Wedding Function Hall Taochild (affectionately known as Kramer in this […]
(kctourwalk.com) April 3, 2013 9pm Idiot Master Bedroom The Idiot and his wife are watching “Nashville”. (Quit laughing, I like Connie Britton, what can I say?) The wife glances over at her Idiot husband, the Idiot husband that is clutching two chocolate chip cookies in one hand and a cool glass of milk in the […]
