Consumed once again...

So, of course (once again) I am consumed with the trail...I got my 2012 AWOL's NOBO A.T. Guide, and have been working on our maildrops again. I will have to spend some quality time repacking some.  I am trying to get rid of the 7 day boxes I am truly focusing on 3-5 days. I have been following the Class of 2012 and reading their blogs, lots of blown out knees and others who have already got off trail. I believe 300 or so have started, but I am not sure how many are still going and I am not sure sure how many will be on when we hit the trail in a month or so. We have so many loose ends to tie up here and we previously decided to get on in Mid May, but that not only seems so far away, it also has it's disadvantages. Mainly, the mass exodus from Trail Days.  This is my biggest reason for wanting to begin Mid-April,when Thighmaster gets back from FL. My trail name is "Hermit" for a reason...it is not that I don't like people, I just like nature more. One of my least favorite memories of our start last year was the amount of people on trail. We saw up to 30 a day at times...too much for me...and you always have to stop and tell your story.  That is what "town-time" is for....sorry if that sounds rude.  Now, Thighmaster, on the other hand is a whole different story. HE CAN TALK and loves to do it :) So, if you see us on trail, go to him, he is the butterfly! Anyhow, I am off to play with my pooch for a bit...