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Skip Adams's avatar

This entire conversation is a specimen of a real conversation amongst what I observe to be sane human beings. So great, and in a wonderful way, comforting amidst the insanity whirling around us.

JohnM upstateNY's avatar

EXTRAORDINARY accomplishment! ...with remarkable reportage!

These intrepid explorers obviously need their own specimen bags as in “…of course you can pick up that 20 lb rock and bring it home in your specimen bag…along with your muddy shoes and…” 3 miles and 500 feet climb remains a remarkable trek!

Ralph Walker's avatar

51: Impressive hike. Epic poem.

Ryan Clark's avatar

This was a nice way to read about a hike with your kids. Hope you're doing well!

Kate B's avatar

Resembles the inner dialogue I experience while running.

India Frank's avatar

7: MY SHOES ARE TOO MUDDY WILL YOU CARRY MY SHOES

44: No

7: I'M GETTING BACK PROBLEMS FROM CARRYING THESE HEAVY SHOES

44: That sounds serious

7: CAN I GET A FERN SPECIMEN

44: Yes

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—Mile 1.75, top of trail—

44: I found a fern specimen—

7: THAT IS THE WRONG KIND OF FERN

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So good. Loved it. All of it. And pics too.

Thx.

Margaret Manring's avatar

Yes, the welcome hilarity zinging in! Really good reporting! I’m wheezing reading it aloud. Thanks sooo much!