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Late April this year my daughter, Addy, asked me to hike with her on the Appalachian Trail.  I excitedly jumped on the idea because I’m always looking for ways to spend time with my children as they get older and move away.  A week with just the two of us sounded fun and challenging.   Then the questions started coming to in…”Do you have any idea how hard this will be?” Aren’t you afraid to be on the trail with two women?” How on earth will you be able to carry all you need on your back?” ” Can you carry a gun?” ” Do you even own a backpack?”   No, I don’t own a backpack or any other backpacking gear.   No, I didn’t  have any idea how hard it was going to be.  I was too excited and for now that was all that mattered.

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