Matthew Mooney - OD and CCs Long Walk

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23rd August 2009 Walt N2BO	Just getting on board - From: A little about us... Hi Pat and Deb, just talked to Pat this morn via ham radio, wish we had started hikiing the trails sooner... now we are over the hill and cannot do it any more. our experiences were limited to a few sections we will enjoy your trip as if we were there!!! 73, walt
20th July 2009 N1DQU	sorry I missed you. - From: June 16 Dalton, MA to Mt Graylock, MA to Seth Warner Shelter, VT 13.2 Miles Wish we could have met you. Maybe next time. Here is link to the Flicker page. http://www.flickr.com/photos/n1dqu_wlsphoto/
11th July 2009 Julie	Happy Hiking - From: June 27 Framington, ME to Abol Bridge Campground, to Monson, ME to Leeman Brook, Shelter 3 miles Go you guys!!!
3rd June 2009 Becky & Doc	Great Night - From: May 26 High Point Shelter, NJ to Liberty Corners Rd, NJ 11.5 miles to Unionville, NY Sounds like a great night. It is always good to meet such nice & talented guys! Lucky you could skip a night out in the rain too!
28th May 2009 mooney	You Rock! - From: May 18 Tripoli Campsite, PA to Geo. W. Outerbridge Shelter, PA 10.9 miles Love and miss you! - chris
Matthew Mooney 21st May 2009 OD and CCs Long Walk	Thank you for commenting... - From: May9 Alex Kennedy, PA to Darlington Shelter, PA 18.2 miles I appreciate all of the things you have said about my parents. I forward them all messages and comments they receive, and I know they will enjoy reading what you have written. I hope you are able live out your dream of walking the A.T. and can share your stories with others too. Thank you again, Matt.
19th May 2009 Dave Cattell	Nice to meet you! - From: May5 Tumbling Run, PA to Quarry Gap Shelters, PA 13.4 miles It was great to share the Eckville shelter with you and Randy last weekend to avoid camping out on a stormy night. My daughters and I enjoyed your stories and advice about the trail. Best wishes to you as you complete the journey!
17th May 2009 Renee Hubbard	- From: May9 Alex Kennedy, PA to Darlington Shelter, PA 18.2 miles Hello, My family met your parents at a gas station in PA,(the truck stop off of highway322) a couple days after this entry. I saw their packs and weathered look and knew they were on the trail.We had set of on our own trail a week earlier,with an original intention of starting the A.T..With family in AL who needed some spirits lifted we quickly changed our plans.OD and CC made quite an impact in just a few moments,(very encouraging!!)I can't stop thinking about hiking now that I've met them and can read about their journey,it makes the A.T. seem more realistic. Just thought you might like to know some of the people they've met along the way. Happy Trails to OD and CC! Renee and Tim Hubbard,Port Huron MI
17th May 2009 Julie	Happy Mothers' Day Debbie!! - From: May 10 Darlington Shelter,PA to Duncannon, PA 11.3 miles Keep on trucking!!
17th May 2009 jeff spirdione	- From: May 10 Darlington Shelter,PA to Duncannon, PA 11.3 miles I am so happy to be reading your trail log once again. It has become part of my anticipated summer reading list. I am however having problems linking up with your satellite positioning. Any help will be greatful. Love Jeff, Colette, & kids
14th May 2009 Julie	Keep ON! - From: May3 Pine Knob, MD to Devils Racecourse Shelter, MD 13.4mi Hey you guys, I'm enjoying reading your blog. It makes me feel like I'm right there along with you! Stay Dry.
7th May 2009 Bill Coffey-W2PX	Following your blog - From: Satellite Tracking of our hike Hello Pat and Debbie, Jane and I are with you again on the trek to Mt. Katadin. The Google map presentation working well. Have fun and Godspeed.
5th May 2009 Micki	Love and Miss you - From: Satellite Tracking of our hike Hello Mom and Dad. Just got off the phone with you and now sending you a small comment. Just thinking of you and miss you both. Hope all is well and we think of you everyday. The kids really miss you both. We love tracking you and seeing where you are. This is a really cool feature. Talk to you soon and enjoy it and be safe. Also the other device is working good. I get an email or two everyday. Thanks. The Yates family.
1st May 2009 Julie	Have a good trip - From: Satellite Tracking of our hike Hi and good bye. Have a good and safe trip you two!! God Bless you on the trail.
30th March 2009 Becky & Doc	It will be fun to track you! - From: Heading back out to finish the AT Wow, best of luck on your journey!! We will be so interested to see where you are. As our grandson would say You "have a mission"..... Becky & Doc
3rd June 2008 Debbie Davidson	Welcome home again - From: Hot Springs, NC to Hemlock Hollow Farm, Greenville, TN Welcome home again, wayfaring strangers! I know you're last day must have truly been bittersweet. Hope your "missing trail blues" will quickly turn into "memorable trail smiles"! :) Love Debbie
23rd May 2008 Carolyn	Hi Guys! - From: May 18: Roaring Fork Shelter to Hot Springs, NC Have been keeping up with you guys when I have time. I'm so happy...and kind of envious of you. Can't wait to see you and hear all the stories and see all the pictures. Love you both, Carolyn
23rd May 2008 Debbie Davidson	Hi! - From: May 18: Roaring Fork Shelter to Hot Springs, NC Just got home from a "different" sort of trip than ya'll are on - a historical B & B in St. Augustine. But in catching up on your blogs, I found it so interesting to hear of your visiting some places we've actually been. Dave, Jesse & I did a day hike several years ago with my sister to Max Patch Bald... and you're exactly right - it's breathtaking. I have pix of Betsy and I standing there - makes me think of "Sound of Music" to this day! :) Love ya'll - enjoy your next trek! :) The other Debbie
12th May 2008 Davidson	- From: May 5: Our first 19 mile day! Am sooooo glad you both are so intune to one another, intune to God, and that "warning feeling" was no more event than it was. Happy Mother's Day, Debbie! From your southern son's mother-in-law :)
7th May 2008 Davidson	Hi "outlaws" - From: Sassafrass Gap To Dicks Creek Gap Have thought of you both so often, and so enjoyed reading about your experiences. I can almost "smell" the air! :) I commend you both, for your comittment, and you perserverance. Will continue praying for your safety. Love, your southern "outlaws", Dave and Debbie
1st May 2008 mooney	Hey Mom and Dad! - From: Sassafrass Gap To Dicks Creek Gap Glad to hear things are going well for you. We love and miss you! - the mooneys (north)
1st May 2008 Katrina Clement	Hello:) - From: Sassafrass Gap To Dicks Creek Gap Hi guys! So glad to here your doing good out there:) Sounds like your off to a good start! We'll keep you in our prayers:)
29th April 2008 Karen Hayhoe	Phexen - From: And we're off... Sitting at Woody Gap waiting for our son Phexen to show up when OD & CC arrived and asked if we were Phexen's parents. We were SO happy to hear that our son was doing well but sunburned. Had a very nice visit with OD & CC over sandwiches & so happy that they are kind of keeping an eye on our son as this is the first we've really been away from him! It's apparent to us that Phexen is just as happy to know they're around.....especially after a bear showed up at camp after his food right near Justus Creek! It's a good feeling to know that there are so many nice folks hiking the AT. Like Phexen says - "God Speed!" Phexen's parents, Bruce & Karen Hayhoe (sandwich lady) Chippewa Falls, WI
23rd April 2008 wild bill watson	re: hooah go brother. - From: Getting Ready to Start the AT Again pat and deb, good luck and happy trails to the both of you !!!! pat you,ll be in my thought s and prayers . i,ll follow your jernal entreys wild bill watson a co. 2/75 rangers [ the black sheep. ]
17th April 2008 Doc & Becky Honey	another leg of the journey - From: Getting Ready to Start the AT Again We wish you the best of luck!! Good luck with the "old bones" we know ours would be hard pressed to make the journey! We will be thinking of you as we drive across the country and back. We are looking forward to seeing the pictures - we like taking them too! Doc and Becky Honey
9th April 2008 Dr. Frank Ruckman	WOW - From: Getting Ready to Start the AT Again I appreciate someone who WILL NOT GIVE UP. We loved following your journey. Frank & Sylvia Ruckman
4th April 2008 Katrina Clement	Good Luck!!!!!! - From: Getting Ready to Start the AT Again Ya!!! Glad you guys are going back out on the trail !!!!! Hope everything goes well, I'll be praying for you both and I can't wait to hear about all of your adventures again:) Love ya! ~~Katrina~~
24th July 2007 Bethany	SOO COOL! :o) - From: Mt Kadahdin Climb WOW!!! I can't wait to see the pictures from this trip! It sounds like it was amazing! So happy that you got to do this and you did it without any injuries! GOD IS GOOD!! :o) Love yas!! Bethany :o)
9th July 2007 Connie Bartholomew	Amazing Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - From: June 26th: Nice Weather, A Bad Stretch of Trail, A Bad Fall, and A Hard Decision Debbie, I loved seeing you two at the meeting and enjoyed looking through your journal - pictures. I forgot that you could be a little on the crazy side. What an amazing accomplishment for the two of you. Better you than me. Hey, keep the hair cut and I'll be praying for Patrick. Love you, Connie B.
6th July 2007 Tanya Byers	So Proud of You Both - From: June 26th: Nice Weather, A Bad Stretch of Trail, A Bad Fall, and A Hard Decision Just wanted to say what an awesome job you have done...an experience you will never forget....a memory together...we love and appreciate you both and are so proud of what you have accomplished for this life long dream! See you soon! Pray ankles heal......God Bless..... Love Tanya
29th June 2007 Bruce	Out Early - From: June 22nd Continued: Good food and rest Just a quick hi. I woke up about 4:30 Friday morning and couldn't get back to sleep. I quietly packed my tent and headed for Raleigh. Funny think, all those good eats and cold drinks I was fantasizing about out on the trail pale to the attraction to get back out there. I've got jury duty July 2nd, but as soon as I can I plan to hike the section between Damascus and I-81. Glad to have met you guys and I'll be watching web page. Bruce
26th June 2007 Go State	Hello from Hogback Ridge Shelter - From: June 21st: Best lunch spot yet and arriving at Uncle Johnny's Hostel Hello OD and CC! This is Eric (Go State); we met in the rain at Hogback Ridge Shelter. Hope your walk has been continuing well! We made it to Erwin and are having a great time at Uncle Johnny's. Thanks for the tip on the pizza buffet! Have a great trip! -Eric (hike.menendezfamily.com)
20th June 2007 Dr. Frank Ruckman	Keep the FAITH - From: June 13th: Our last few miles of Virginia! OD & CC.... We have made one other comment, but my wife and I FAITHFULLY read your journal and enjoy the pictures. We are doing the trail through your efforts. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. God Bless, You are in our prayers.
19th June 2007 c mooney	- From: Pics for June 5th Hope you had a great father's day! We missed you both! The weather is great here. the house has been on the market a week and no calls yet. No biggy though, it's a GREAT house. OH! your check deposited just fine! Everything at your place is running smoothly. The inspection is up on one of the vehicles, Since there is no insurance on them I didn't want to drive it out. Alaina has her first tooth breaking through! Well love you both! Peace and God bless! - mooney
19th June 2007 Jeffrey	Hi Guys - From: June 9th through 12th: Our visit down south and returning to the trail Hey Moon, and Moonette, I have been following your travels when I am near Internet access, and have been enjoying them very much. Got your message the other day and it was good hearing from you. Bad news, the map never made it to our house, just to let you know. Love you Guys Jeff Spirdione
18th June 2007 Katrina Clement	Hey Guys!!! - From: Pics for May 30th Hey!! Looks like your doing good:} I love all your new pictures of the old buildings and "ufo's" Be careful and have fun!!! We're praying for you!! Love ya!!
16th June 2007 Tanya Byers	Miss you - From: June 9th through 12th: Our visit down south and returning to the trail Hey you guys....love the pics...those are amazing shots and sights you will never forget...I cant believe you ran into the bag lady either....how cool is that....totally meant to be....moving today...lots going on .....starting to build our new house 2nd week in July....moving to clayton and renting from Cathy Danielson.....schools out next week...summer is here! very warm all week and no rain since last fri....so glad you were able to make Matts graduation....you must be proud parents.....all your kids are great kids.....well better run....wont have computer til next week...take care..praying for you ....God Bless....Tanya
15th June 2007 Micki	How Awesome!! - From: June 9th through 12th: Our visit down south and returning to the trail Mom and Dad.... I can not believe you ran into the Bag Lady. I was really hoping that you would. I hope you guys had a nice time together and you will have to tell me how you ran into her and recognized her. Logan right now has a little bitty flu bug, 1st official one in 4 years. Not bad!!! We have a huge Hawks nest up in the pines in the back yard. They had 3 babies. One just over last weekend feel out and something got to it. Logan said Poor Birdy. The baby is doing well. She is moving around a lot. With Logan he always just gave me a punch or a kick, this one is kicking her legs and moving her arms at the same time. Hope that doesn't mean she is going to be a stinker. We love them anyways. Well, All is well here and Ginger is doing really good. Loves to be outside and under my feet where ever I go. I love and miss you guys but really proud of you. I think I would have quit a long time ago. See you in Sept. Love Micki
15th June 2007 Heather	- From: June 9th through 12th: Our visit down south and returning to the trail Katrina just e-mailed the link to this site to me. Pat you are an amazing writer... I went back and read quite a few of your entries... almost feels like I'm there. The pics are wonderful too! You guys are awesome! Praying for you! Heather
15th June 2007 Bill, W2PX	See Through Tent? - From: Pics for May 24th When Jane and I inspected the picture entitled "Camp at Dismal Creek Falls", I swear the tent fabric appeared to be transparent! Now you folks, even in this modern permissive age, aren't sporting a See Through Tent - are you?
11th June 2007 Sue (Tax Advisor)	You two are GREAT! - From: June 4th: Into Damascus for gear upgrades It sounds like you two are having a wonderful trip. Thanks for the great journal entries. Enjoy your week off. I look forward to hearing about more of the trip. Stay safe and have fun.
6th June 2007 chris	AWESOME! - From: June 2nd: Grayson Highlands Love you guys! crazy to think it's already been two months. Good to hear the trail is being good to you. Talk to you later! Love, - me
4th June 2007 Greg & Julie	Keep on Hikin' - From: May 30th: Partnership Shelter Hi, I kind of got busy with life and lost track of you two. But I just spent the last hour catching up. I am so inspired by what you are doing. Makes my "bike across America" seem doable after all. We're praying for you and hope you have a nice time at the Grad. with your son and family. Love yas, Greg & Julie Hoppel
1st June 2007 chris	Town Meeting - From: May 30th: Partnership Shelter He Mom and Dad! glad to see you guys are making such great time and are on the healthy side again! There was a Town Meeting last night about the wind farm. Bill from PPM presented for an hour and refuted some of the "myths" about windfarms. Afterward there was a public comment time. There seems to be a lot of public opposition to the project. I am not opposed but think there needs to be a little more research into if Clayton is the appropriate pace for 68 turbines. I stood up to make comments and mentioned our concern over interference with the HAM emergency equipment you are running and the decibel levels as they changed the 45db at the residence that we reccommended to 50db and I would like to know why, also how much of the power generated will stay in NY. Your lawn is looking good, though I need to weed whack. What is the oil/gas mixture you use? Well, love and miss you both! - mooney
1st June 2007 Angela Soules	Hi! - From: May 30th: Partnership Shelter Hi Pat & Debbie, sounds like you are doing well even with a few bumps and bruises you have had. I just wanted to let you know that Jessica had her sweet baby girl yesterday by C-section! She was 6lbs. 7oz. and they are both doing great!
30th May 2007 Bethany	- From: May 27th: Camping at Walker Gap Hey guys!! You both are so amazing the ground that you have covered is simply amazing! I'm so happy for you getting to do this awesome adventure together! Keep up with the great detailed stories and the pictures. The kids and I check them out everyday! We had people come and look at our house on Mon.-Memorial Day! It was the Ringers from church. They are moving up here from Buffalo area and they seemed to really like it! So we've been doing lots of praying.It would be so amazing to sell to the first person who looks at it! Chris did such and amazing job this last weekend with all the projects around the house. New countertops,new sink, new kitchen floors, new hardware, new flower bed, put up rock wall for flower bed,new paint on doors, new harware on doors ,new outside lights... He's incredible! You raised an amazing son! Thank you! :o) Hope you have a great week!! Love yas lots!! Be safe!! Love, Bethany :o)
30th May 2007 Laila Rose	Hi! :o) - From: May 26th: Bland, VA Hi Grandma and Poppy! How are you doing? Guess what?!?! I HAVE A LOOSE TOOTH!!! YEAH!!! I hope it falls out soon because it hurts alittle! Please pray that our house sells. Have fun! Love you lots! and miss you tons!! Love, Laila <3
30th May 2007 Jo	- From: Pics for April 27th No worries...that stump still looks like a bear to me. I even blew up the pic and it still looks like a bear to me...... be safe
30th May 2007 Jo	- From: Pics for May 19th You gotta love that trail food. It is amazing what starts to taste really good after a while :)
30th May 2007 Jo	- From: May 25th: Jenny Knob Shelter Hey Poppy and mom, Sorry that I have not written in here. Thank you for the card and the happy birthday. Happy Bilated Mothers Day. I miss you guyes tons. Love you
30th May 2007 Debbie	What adventures! - From: May 25th: Jenny Knob Shelter What adventures! I look forward to reading and seeing - feel like I'm part of it!! Debbie, my hair is shorter too, but not so "short, sporty and sassy" as yours! :) I walked a 4.4 Gate to Gate run at Eglin yesterday... small potatoes compared to ya'll. :) Am looking forward to seeing ya'll! Love, Southern outlaws
29th May 2007 Myra K erscher	Beautiful pictures - From: Pics for May 17th The pictures from the last 3 days are breathtaking!!!
28th May 2007 Myra Kerscher	- From: May 23rd: A Bear Mace Story I just got the link from Bethany for you guys. It sounds like you are really having a good time. God bless you and keep you and surround you with His love while you enjoy his creation. We went hiking today and I was so awed by the beauty of it all. I envy you guys being able to make this extrodinary trip of a life time!!!!
28th May 2007 W2PX, Bill & Jane	Addicted - From: May 25th: Jenny Knob Shelter Hello Pat, Your writing is so descriptive, humorous, complete with the day's events, that we cannot afford to miss even one entry. Jane's brother and his wife are visiting withus for a few days, and tonight all four of us must have read at least 10 of Matthew's blogs in succession. You see now what I mean by addiction! Glad to know that ankle twist didn't slow you two down. 73, B & J
26th May 2007 scott slocum	ranger candy - From: May 22nd: What we think about... I bet u wish for some ranger candy with that ankle
26th May 2007 W2RWA- Dick	Missed Call! - From: May 19th: The Mongolian Horde Pat... I think you missed your call... -You should have been a writer!... Excellent Commentary... -We, on the Carrier net are finding lots to talk about while you head evermore south... -Keep 'em coming!.. -Dick
25th May 2007 Renay	- From: May 22nd: What we think about... Hey there you two!!! You guys are doing an awesome job!!! Love the Stories about everyone and so GLAD you are seeing the beauty of Gods creation so close up!!! Hey Deb I am still getting up and walking in the morning okay not as many miles as you... but I am walking:) The pictures you'all send are so beautiful I think we need to hand some of them up in Debs room at our house by the way we are about to pick the paint color any preference. The kitchen is country red, the living room is a golden yellow and the third color we are using is deep green and black will be used as one of the accent colors, because of the black iron being used in the house. My only hope is that the house is finished before you complete your hike. I love you both bunches and giggle and cry both when I read your entries. XXOXO"s Nae
25th May 2007 Katrina Clement	Hello:) - From: May 22nd: What we think about... Your hike sounds like it's going really well.....Pat you have such a way with words I can really envision what you saw and did on the trail:) I really look forward to getting up in the morning and reading where you guys are and what you've encountered.....Soooooooo interesting!!!!! We're praying for you-Stay Safe!!!
23rd May 2007 chris	WOW! - From: Pics for May 14th Cool hair mom. Definitely a change from the norm. And Dad, you're lookin good too! We all miss you! We love the pix of the mountain veiws and flora. Can't wait to hear all the strories that don't make the website. We pray for you every night for good weather and safety. We are slowly getting our house ready to sale. Pray that we get what we are going to be asking (probably the 130-145 range). I put in a new floor for the kitchen and dressed up the cupboards. I will be putting on a new countertop this week. We tried to put in new doors, but we would have to tear the porches off for that. A few more things and we will be ready to go. We are in the process of buying the lot from Jim so we can include it in our downpayment for the new house loan. Love and Miss you both, the Mooney Six
23rd May 2007 Tanya Byers	Love the New you - From: Pics for May 14th Deb, love the new hair cut...you have always wanted to do that at one point or another....must be easier on the trail with that easy style....you guys look great....thank you for sending all the pics...feels like being there with you along the way....we sold our house....moving in a few weeks...renting from cathy danielson house next to clipper....garage sale went well....starting to build our house in a few weeks and hopefully be in by christmas.....lots going on here....but miss you tons.....have a great day and time with hubby...this is a once in a lifetime for you two....cherish every day.....love you both.....pray for you daily for strength...Gods creation of your surroundings are just one glimpse of him....enjoy every view....love you.......tanya
21st May 2007 Debbie	Enjoying the pictures - From: Pics for May 9th Am so enjoying the pictures... wow. What sights you are seeing! Know this is a dream of a lifetime! Still praying. Love, your outlaw, Debbie :)
20th May 2007 Katrina	Soooo Awesome!!!! - From: Pics for May 2nd Hey Pat and Debbie....this is amazing!! I didn't know this was here or I would have subscribed a long time ago:) I hope you are both doing well. I'm lovin' the picture of the remains of the old house (right up my alley) I will be looking forward to seeing more pictures. You guys be careful. Love ya, Katrina
20th May 2007 Sylvia	Thanks - From: Pics for May 7th My husband found your blogs and we have certainly been enjoying your trip. It is a trip of a lifetime. We also have enjoyed the pictures. Thanks for sharing your trip with us!
18th May 2007 Bryana	P.ZAZ - From: May 14th: Daleville, VA We enjoyed having you at P.ZAZ. Thanks for the nice comments. We wish you well on your endeavor!
18th May 2007 Fran	The Hair Transformation - From: May 14th: Daleville, VA It's me, the Scissor-hand! How much fun to meet Deborah and Patrick at P.Zaz and give Deborah her "new look" on the AT. An amateur hiker myself, I was excited to hear about their adventure and their "why?" I was delighted to hear about how their interest in the AT originated and all that lead up to their expedition. It certainly was a pleasure to meet them both and listen to their stories. I will be checking back and send good wishes to the journey's end.
17th May 2007 Bethany	- From: May 15th: Passing the 300 mile mark! WOW!! I can't believe you cut your hair off Debbie!! I can't wait to see the pics!! We're soo proud of you guys!! Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!Hang in there in the heat!! Love yas, Bethany :o)
15th May 2007 Jessica Hooper	hey guys - From: May 12th: Wilson Creek Shelter It looks like you guys are doing great! I cant wait to see this picture about the guy in the Sarong! It sounds like you guys are having tons of fun and I'm jealous. I am still pregnant although not any bigger of course. My baby shower was awesome and I managed to get everything that I need. I'll have to send you guys another note when she comes out. I have a feeling it won't be for awhile, she might even be stuck! Bet if you were here Aunt Debbie she would jump right out of my womb- I think she misses your voice! All my love- Jessica
15th May 2007 Tanya Byers	Happy Mothers Day Deb - From: Pics for April 28th Hey Guys, Just wanted to wish Debbie a Very Happy Mothers Day...Debbie you are a great Mom and Grandma....You show so much love in so many ways and put your family first....I love and appreciate you very much and am truly blessed to have you in my life....You have raised up a wonderful daughter that is now my brothers wife and an awesome wife and mother she is...you truly are an example of a proverbs 31 woman...I love you Deb....Miss you too.....You will truly need a dye job on the hair when you get back (ha ha) just call me Ill do it for you....Love Tanya
13th May 2007 Chris and Bethany	- From: Pics for April 28th Hi Mom and Dad!! Hope all is going good! Just wanted to wish Mom a Happy Mother's Day!! We love you guys tons!! Be safe and have fun!! Love, Chris and Bethany :o)
13th May 2007 Kaiden	- From: Pics for April 28th Hi Poppy and Grandma! I love you! I liked the deer ! Love you!! Kaiden! :o)
13th May 2007 Jaivin	- From: Pics for April 28th Hi Poppy and Grandma! I love camo! I like Stars Wars too! I liked the picture of the deer, it rocked! "I love Rock n' Roll"..... (singing a diddy) I love Poppy! I love Grandma! Hope you come home soon! Love ya, Jaivin
13th May 2007 Laila Rose	- From: Pics for April 28th Happy Mother's Day Grandma! I miss you! Hi Poppy and Grandma! I love you! If you came home we could sing happy mother's day to you at your house! You missed my dance show, but I did a really good job and Daddy got a DVD of it, so you can watch it when you come home! I pray for you every night! Love, Laila
12th May 2007 Ewart & Sal	Following along. - From: Pics for April 29th to May 1st Pat & Deb, After your rquest for more input from someone other than your family, I realized that Sal & I were among the guilty. I've saved all your blogs and looked at all the pics and am totally amazed at the way you are both pushing on with your trek with all the logistics to keep track of, resupply scheds and locations, keeping your bodies in good health and maybe sometimes moving on when you'd rather stop for the day. I don't recall seeing it mentioned at the beginning but you must have put in a full year laying this whole thing out. We are both well and Sal has spent 4 days on the island but has not made the complete move over yet. The "boys" opened the pike fishing season May 4-5-6 but with the east wind the fish refused to cooperate. We were forced into Plan B, quafing beer on the deck gazing across he 40 Acre flats towards mainland USA, playing euchre, and eating very well, prime rib roast , strip loins and scampi etc. One of the party used to operate a restaurant. WB2LCE was over and it was nice to see him again. He had missed a couple of years but had participated before with Sully a few times. Will try to comment more often. Stay well. Ewart n Sal
11th May 2007 Bill, W2PX	What a Trip! - From: May 4th: Ascending 'The Priest' Jane and I have been following every entry in every blog. What a pair of stalwarts you two are! You seem to be in the swing of things now, with a nice rhythm in your daily activities. We are thankful that you have solved your foot and boot problems. Jane and I took a motor trip in our RV down Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway in 1995, so many of the places you have visited are familiar to us. We always magnify your photo shots to take in as much of the scenery as possible. Pat, your writing style, choice of words, phrasing, etc. is magnificent. Keep up the good work, and God go with you. 73 to OD and CC, Bill and Jane
10th May 2007 Tanya Byers	Love And Miss You Both - From: May 2nd Continued... Just a quick hello to you both. Love and miss you. Looks like thos pics will be lifelong memories stuck in your head. Love the pics, I couldnt even of imagined that but seeing what you are doing and where you are walking is awesome. So proud of both of you for doing this. It has been a life long dream for Deb. Pat your the best for living this out with her. Weather has been super warm here about mid to upper 70's and sunny. It was nice to see you when you came home for break. Take care and God Bless. Prayers for both as I think of you. Love Tanya
10th May 2007 Dr. Frank Ruckman	Great Blog - From: May 2nd Continued... I just wanted to let you know that my wife and I have been following your progress since day 1. We are world travelers who envy you for what you are doing. We have friends who have walked, and we are enjoying reading and even feel some of your "pain". WE'RE PULLING FOR YOU AND ARE ENJOYING THE EXPERIENCE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS, YOU ARE IN OUY PRAYERS. FRANK & SYLVIA
9th May 2007 Tara and Sam	way to go!! - From: Pics of April 25th Wow you guys have been thru alot. great to see that you are doing alright. Great pictures. Can't wait to see more!!
7th May 2007 Melissa H	- From: Pics for April 24th You guys are amazing!!! Love ya!!! Melissa
7th May 2007 Jean Benson	Slugs and Snakes - From: Pics for April 24th YUK >>>>YUK....Yuk.....All nice pics except for the slugs and snakes but that ain't what it takes to love me...LOL....Keep on trucking guys...You are in our nightly prayers.....We love and miss you bunches....+
7th May 2007 Micki	Baby Yates - From: Pics for April 24th I am having a GIRL!!!!! I thought you guys would like to hear a little excitment coming from Rochester NY. I hope this gives you a little boost of energy to get to your goals. Great rewards at the end. Mom are you doing ok? That last picture shows you were ready to poop out. I am looking back at some of these pics and can't believe what you guys are going through. I thought maybe groomed trails didn't really have that kind of trail in mind. WOW, you guys are doing a great job and keep it up. God will give you the strength you need to finish your journey. Love you both, The Yates Family. You are greatly loved and missed.
6th May 2007 Greg & Julie Hoppel	Keep on Truckin!!! - From: April 29th: Blackrock Mountain Hey guys, I feel almost like I'm right along with you as I read. (Minus the blisters and sore muscles:) Keep up the good work. We love you and are praying for you both. God Bless, Greg & Julie
4th May 2007 Debbie	Hey wayfaring people - From: April 29th: Blackrock Mountain Just to say hello, and so glad all is going well. Think of you often. Still praying.
4th May 2007 Angie S.	Hi! - From: April 29th: Blackrock Mountain Pat & Debbie, I love reading your blogs! Sounds like you are doing great! We are praying for you! The Soules
3rd May 2007 chris	just saying hey! - From: April 27th: Headed for Hightop Hut Hey mom and dad! Love and miss you guys. Just letting you know we miss you and pray for you daily. Everything is cool at the house. I took some boxes over and burned "the pile", your registration came in for the Focus (not that you need it!), and the lawn got mowed. Well, love you and be safe! - mooney
30th April 2007 Steve	Hightop Hut - From: April 27th: Headed for Hightop Hut Patrick and Deborah, We are glad to have met you at Hightop Hut. My nephew and I really enjoyed talking with you. We hope you have great weather, the wind is at your back, and you enjoy the Old Dominion ! If you guys need anything while you are walking through Virginia, put a message on here to me. My folks live in southwest Virginia (Wytheville). We could shuttle you, bring supplies, relay info, whatever. I'll keep up with your blog. Keep your spirits up and take it slow and steady. God bless, Steve
28th April 2007 Ewart and Sal	With you in spirit - From: April 27th: Headed for Hightop Hut Pat/Debra, We check your blogs regularly and are with you in spirit. We will soon be on our bit of paradise at the island and as Sal cannot manage the walking because of the arthritis, we'll try and stay with you and imagine the experiences as you pass them on to us so clearly. Via con dios, Ewart n Sal
25th April 2007 Micki	WOW - From: April 24: Shenandoah's Highest Peak That is awesome that you guys are back on the trail. Dad I loved your little story time on the train ride. That must have been interesting. Well, make sure that you take your time and do what you can. Don't over do it and stay strong. Mom you keep pressing on to your mark and let them legs do the walking. Keep sending the pics. We really love them and I will keep that scrapbook going. Love you tons and miss you. Love Todd, Micki, Logan, baby and Ginger Doodle
25th April 2007 Chris & Bethany	- From: April 24: Shenandoah's Highest Peak Hi guys!! So glad to here that everything is going good so far! We'll be praying for your knees Mom and that the transition back to hiking goes easier! Love yas, Chris and Bethany :)
24th April 2007 Betsy (Tammi & Matt's Aunt)	I just got caught up! - From: April 21 from CC Wow! I am so impressed. I just got caught up. Tammi had sent this to me, however I just today have been online to see what I've been missing. Not now! I am up to date, and look forward to reading and seeing everyday what's up. Take good care! Many blessings! Aunt Betsy
19th April 2007 Debbie	God Bless Ya'll as you begin again - From: April 17 Sounds like you are getting things together really fast and that you're getting back out on the trail much sooner than later! God Bless you both as you begin the second leg of your journey. Love, your FL outlaws :)
11th April 2007 Jessica Hooper	I'm so proud of you two - From: April 10th About on Our Way Again! Wow! You guys are doing it! I am so proud of all that you guys have accomplished. I remember the time two years ago when you decided you were going to go and I was going to go with you. Well you guys are proving its possible. May God Bless you- I love you so much Uncle Pat and Aunt Debbie! (Aunt Debbie- don;t come back skinnier than me- lol)
11th April 2007 Jean Benson	Hey there you two - From: April 10th About on Our Way Again! We remember well the temps in Virginia...Keep warm and stay safe. We lived in that section of God's country for 6 years and it is beautiful so take lots of pictures to share....Lots of prayers and good wishes always going up for you and your achy, breaky bones and muscles...:}
11th April 2007 cindy bear	just commenting - From: April 10th About on Our Way Again! I am so proud of you guys! But I knew from the time you mentioned doing this, would be the best trip ever! Deb is with the best person she could ever be with. deb, you are my hero! Rodney and I are enjoying reading your entries. Hope the weather clears soon. Be safe, keep warm and enjoy life. Luv ya cindy bear
10th April 2007 Renay	- From: HAPPY EASTER! So glad you two are playing it smart with the weather! Is CC still color coordinated with her new items? I cant wait to see the pictures!!!! Well just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers and I am so proud of the both of YOU!! I will be checking in again later so type more soon . Love ya NAE	10th April 2007 Micki	keeping warm - From: April 7th Well, thank God for those hotels and also people near you at the right time. Atleast you were able to get a few things done. Also, thank God you were able to get some new euipment. Mom I have a little trick you can try. Remember the movie "The Parent Trap", when the two girls went camping with their dad and future stepmother? Well, the two girls told her to beat two sticks together and it would keep the bears away. Maybe you can try that. LOL! Love you both and keep safe.
10th April 2007 Chris and Bethany	- From: April 7th Hi Mom and Dad, Happy Easter!! Hope you had an amazing day! Just wanted to let you know that you are missed and we love you a lot! We are both very proud of you! We will keep praying that the weather warms up quickly, so you can get back out there!:) Love ya lots!!=:) Chris and Bethany
9th April 2007 Debbie	And here I thought... - From: April 7th And here I thought it was cold here in FL! Thinking of you both...
9th April 2007 Greg & Julie	Keep On Keeping On-We're praying for you!! - From: Day 7 Woa, you guys!! Keep warm. I'm praying that the Lord keeps you toasty in those sleeping bags at night. It sounds like you are doing well and having the time of your lives!! Love and Prayers, Greg & Julie
8th April 2007 Ewart & Sal	Thinking of you all the way. - From: Day 7 Pat/Deb, Just keep on hiking and passing on the comments., it's just great to follow you on your trek. We are looking forward to getting to the island where the big walk is 150 ft. to the sleeping cabin and the most serious problem is a power outage. (But I have a small generator). Ewart and Sal
7th April 2007 Jean and Charlie	Keeping you in our prayers - From: Day 7 Dearest OD and CC, Just to let you know that we are keeping you in our daily prayers and hope that you are getting everything out of this adventure that you are seeking and that you are safe, sound and well. God speed. Happy Easter....And remember that there are people praying for you and reading your entries..... Love, Charlie and Jean Benson
6th April 2007 Donall Winters	AT (AKA STRIPER) - From: First Day Out! Not sure if sent to right place earlier. Met OD and CC on Trail. Have a picture of the two I can email. Promised OD I could get him coffee that tastes as good as it smells. Need to know where to send it to. Just arrived home in NYC. Their spirits are high and smiles contagious.
3rd April 2007 Dave & Debbie	Coffee yet? - From: Day 3 My big question: Did you get some coffee at the hostel? :)
3rd April 2007 Micki	Phone call - From: Day 3 Mom and Dad... Thanks for the phone call last night. I can finally sleep knowing that you two are doing well and having fun. Make sure that you take your rests and your time. This is not a race but time for your selves. Mom I know this is a different journey for you but don't forget to look and see the different things, because you will wish later you did and feel like you missed out on things. I will send out the brown sugar and more gorp that mom is begging for that she also said she was not going to need nor pig out on. LOL!!!!! She was pretty insisted sounding last night on the phone. I just had to laugh. NOTE: Before my parents left they were at my house in Rochester and we were talking about the gorp, carbs and etc. My mom said that she was not eating alot of that stuff and my father looked at me and said I can guarantee that she will be begging for it because her body will be craving it. She said NO!!! Well, like I said I got that phone call and she said fill up the bags and send more and more licky and chewies :) Love you both. Keep it up and be strong and enjoy. Love, Micki
1st April 2007 Dave & Debbie	Fare thee well - From: One more before we start... Thinking of you, impressed, and proud of you both. Debbie your knees are being prayed for. Pat, your mind can rest a little now... :)
30th March 2007 Micki Yates	1st food box - From: One more before we start... Hey, I just wanted to let everyone know that today 3/28/07, I mailed out my parents first food box to Linden, Va. The weight was 11 lb 7.6 oz. It will feed them for 6 days. I hope you enjoy all of that dehydrated food. It was pretty cool to see how to pack it and also vacuum pack it all. Yes, they were right, there was stuff everywhere and looked like a mess but when it all came together in all of the boxes it made since. Well, we will be praying for you and hope you both enjoy!! Love, Micki PS... Ginger can walk on her two back legs for a few steps and go right into three full spins right in a row. :)
28th March 2007 Jean and Charlie Benson	Go With God Mooneys - From: A little about us... Hey Debbie and Patrick, Debbie I know that this is your dream and as per our conversation at church the other day I pray that you find that "burning bush" time with the Lord that you are seeking and Patrick what a great guy to go on this adventure. Be safe, have fun and take your time soaking in all of God's glorys on this magnificent trail.
23rd March 2007 Alex Mooney	I love you Nanny and Poppy! - From: Trail Prep Update/ Granola Recipe bfbt5ht y (I am so proud of you). uk.kk.kuib (You are so brave!)! lleaaxgj/lgv (I can't wait to see you). v -0/--0/-0/47747747(in two months)!! i9...59.r.;5... .5. 56.l65 (We are praying for you). - Alex
23rd March 2007 Jaivin	Hi!! - From: Trail Prep Update/ Granola Recipe Hi Poppy and Grandma!! You're so COOL!! You ROCK! I love you lots and will miss you a lot too! Love you,Jaivin
23rd March 2007 Laila Rose	I love you! - From: Trail Prep Update/ Granola Recipe Hi Poppy and Grandma! I love you! I'm going to miss you while you're gone!Wow!Wow!Wow! Please hurry home!! Your backpacks looks really heavy! I'm really going to miss you a lot! And I love you!! Love, Laila xoxoxoxoxoxox
23rd March 2007 Kaiden	Hi! - From: Trail Prep Update/ Granola Recipe Poppy...Poppy...Poppy!! Poppy's got FOOD!!Hi Poppy and Grama!! I love you!!
22nd March 2007 Logan Yates	Love and Miss you - From: Trail Prep Update/ Granola Recipe tkhk hy00y 9tp9-54m0nypi9695im4ver 49 0w-932 v4093 votresfdois9oewroiwesoiekwoisis9w 0v3832qfj23029fqfjm3qjbkcvvb;. This is what all of this says.... Nanny and Poppy. just wanted to wish you all the best of luck and I am going to really miss you and I love you to. Bring me back a little something that you have found. Lots of Love Logan.
21st March 2007 Dave & Debbie	We're impressed! - From: Pre-Trip Planning WOW! And Dave & I thought making deer jerky was something! :) Have been thinking about you both, knowing you are really closing the gap on take off time. How FUN!!! Love from your southern "outlaws".
21st March 2007 Renay	Sisters' Journey - From: A little about us... Wow you two its finally time for you to hit the trail!!! Deborah I know you are so excited to finally start this journey to see Gods beautiful world and to Grow closer to him and his Love. Mooney I know that you are up to this incredible journey and adventure and know that you can't wait to tell us all stories about your trip!!! You two take care of one another. I Love you two dearly, have a Blessed trip. Love Renay P.S. Matthew you are doing an awesome job!!! Love the sight LOve ya Aunt Renay
20th March 2007 Tara and Sam	We will be thinking about you both, Take Care - From: A little about us... We will hold the fort down. Watch out for Bears!
20th March 2007 Dick, W2RWA	Did this work? - From: Pre-Trip Planning Pat and Deborah... This is my third attempt... Checking if I have the system down... -as prescribed by Matthew... -Dick
Matthew Mooney 19th March 2007 OD and CCs Long Walk	From Micki - From: A little about us... Mom and Dad. I just wanted to let you know that I am really proud of you both. You have been wonderful parents to all of us. We do appreciate everything you do and have done for us. I do wish you the best on this long lifes journey. I would love to see you make it all the way thru. As from us in Rochester we all send our love and can\'t wait to start this journey with you as we see your photos and read your journal. Dad you are a strong man. I never underestimate you and I know you know alot about walking, weather and love. Spend it with the best person out there, my Mother. Mom, I know how you are and please just sit back and enjoy life and the nature of life. Spend it also with the best person, my Father. I love you both and again best wishes and good luck. Your loving daughter, Micki
19th March 2007 Cheri Hayner	AWESOME - From: A little about us... I pray the next months ahead will be the best so far of your 30 years together! We will be praying for the both of you and looking forward to your updates! Love you guys! Be safe and have fun for the rest of us!! Love & Prayers Cheri Hayner
18th March 2007 Bill, W2PX	Appalachian Trail Adventure - From: A little about us... Godspeed to Pat and Deborah on your upcoming adventure. With Matthew's Blog , Jane and I will try to keep up with your progress.

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