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Today, I attended a Celtic trial
wedding ceremony at the Campground in
Hot Springs, NC. Loon and Lizard were joined together as husband and
wife for a period of one year and one day. They met on the A.T. in 2000
and had been courting for the past four years.
I then had a mineral bath with my husband, Bruce, a welcome relief to my
aching body. Bruce and I had dinner with Bear and Radio Flyer at the
Paddler's Pub where we listened to music by Vanessa Boyd. I got the
opportunity to meet the One Leg Wonder, Scott Rodgers. Scott and I had
exchanged emails so it was great to finally meet him and his 13 year-old
son, Tyler. He told me that he is now wearing a backup prosthesis while
his bionic leg is being repaired which he expects to take 10 or more
days. After leaving the Paddler's Pub, I noticed Scott riding a bike
toward the campground where his wife and family were camping. He was
riding alongside his wife's SUV holding on to the mirror on the driver's
side of the car. I found that to be incredibly daring but he is the one
leg wonder for a reason. Happy Trails Scott! You are a tremendous
inspiration to us all!
To date, I have hiked 284.6 miles with three zero days. I will press
onward Sunday with Bear while Radio Flyer leaves the trail for a few days.
Bear and I will miss him very much. |
