tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post5216582178172012454..comments2023-11-07T15:44:03.771-07:00Comments on Rambling Hemlock: Day 156: South from Ebbetts PassJoan Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16396313531820725640noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post-91112607174401692642014-09-23T12:52:50.647-06:002014-09-23T12:52:50.647-06:00If you want this area as your back yard, I would s...If you want this area as your back yard, I would seriously recommend you move to Truckee, CA. Now that I'm here, I know in my heart I will never ever leave. Truckee = Heaven for outdoorsy folks like us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post-73617526747161813862014-09-20T19:29:07.843-06:002014-09-20T19:29:07.843-06:00You are going to love this place! I keep making n...You are going to love this place! I keep making notes for you but it's actually all so gorgeous. Except the cow poop...Joan Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16396313531820725640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post-33386926371016245242014-09-20T19:05:26.903-06:002014-09-20T19:05:26.903-06:00I've spent a lot of time doing projects for th...I've spent a lot of time doing projects for that forest and still have not seen that wilderness. Can't wait. So glad you are back on trail.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11166776565191771729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post-58425878140219130002014-09-20T18:23:26.496-06:002014-09-20T18:23:26.496-06:00That's so true, Jan! Amazing all the wonderfu...That's so true, Jan! Amazing all the wonderful people I've met on this journey.Joan Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16396313531820725640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post-17448257206042919472014-09-20T18:22:52.354-06:002014-09-20T18:22:52.354-06:00Hi Jim, I'm so glad you commented here. How ...Hi Jim, I'm so glad you commented here. How cool! I totally know what you mean about the mind-state you get when hiking alone for a long time, and then how startling to see someone. Happens to me a lot, but what a coincidence to see me in that moment. <br /><br />Sounds wonderful that you work for the FS and that this is your district. Such a beautiful area. Totally should have asked you in person about that- probably would have asked you endless questions.<br /><br />Delighted that you've enjoyed my blog- so very sweet to get that feedback. Sometimes I wonder if there is anyone out there reading it. If all the energy I put into it is worthwhile and if I'm making any sense and getting across the things that I think are most important. So it's really great to hear you totally get what I've been trying to convey. <br /><br />Hope to see you out there again someday. All the best, Joan/HemlockJoan Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16396313531820725640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post-69503858603781169572014-09-20T16:42:29.403-06:002014-09-20T16:42:29.403-06:00Trail connections are the best. I met some great p...Trail connections are the best. I met some great people on the Wonderland and look forward to sharing more info and adventures in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post-65417265949850660662014-09-20T14:38:21.154-06:002014-09-20T14:38:21.154-06:00Hi Joan, it was pretty neat to see you on the tra...Hi Joan, it was pretty neat to see you on the trail. I was tongue-tyed too. You know how your mind wanders when hiking alone? Just before I met you, I was thinking about you and wondering what I would say to you if I saw you. Then I rounded a corner and there you were! All I could think was, wow, she looks just like a butterfly. <br /> I work for the Forest Service on the Humboldt Toyiabe Forest and the Carson Iceberg is on my district, so I like to explore it on my days off. As far as my Hyperlite pack, I love it! Compared to my work pack, it's weightless. <br /> When I saw you on the trail, I wish I had told you how much I love your blog. Your writings about the fears and challenges you have faced on your journey are so heartfelt. Your photos are beautiful, thank you for getting up for the sunrises. The posts about hammock camping inspired me to go that route too. I really like the LNT stuff, every hiker needs to think that way. <br /> Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I hope we meet again someday.<br />JimmyDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12596166341354575163noreply@blogger.com