Pouring Rain

3-12-06

Start: Shinn Covered Bridge, OH
Destination: Thomas & OH 555 (Buckeye Trail - Stockport section)
Miles: 11.4
Weather: Rain & Early Storms

So much rain! It just poured all morning. We were completely drenched, but there's this thing about rain... you can try and try to stay dry, but at some point, you just give up and enjoy it. This reminds me of when we went camping with Anne, Craig and their kids at Devil's Lake (WI). We went for a hike, it started raining, and before we knew it, we were all jumping in every puddle we could find! It was so much fun! We didn't jump in puddles today, but we just hike on and enjoy the fog, colors, and the small streams that turned into rushing, churning rivers.

We took a lunch break at a small diner in Chesterhill, where we excitedly joined the Buckeye Trail. We're now following the blue blazes almost all the way through Ohio.

It's kind of a strange thing to us how 11.4 miles is a short day, now. We wanted to have a little extra time with dad on his last night with us, so we decided to only hike until 2:30. And it's been nice resting our feet for the few extra hours, too.

Tomorrow dad's going to see if our package with our fuel came yet, then find us around lunchtime. Then we're sadly going to have to part ways. It has certainly nice to have one of our 5-star trail angels from home give us some car support. And as I predicted, we are rejuvenated for yet another good stretch.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for tomorrow. That will be exciting!

posted on Monday, March 13, 2006 7:12 AM

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# re: Pouring Rain 3/13/2006 7:44 AM MN Seester

You got the rain, we got the snow & lots of it Made me think of you trudging along in it not so long ago, and how difficult it must have been to hike in that slipper mess. I hate March snow. Let there be spring. Miss you - with you in spirit.

# re: Pouring Rain 3/13/2006 12:21 PM Tricia B

Welcome to Ohio!!!!!

It's going to rain today (3/13) and get fridgid tonight (at least, up here in the northern part!)

Hang in there!

# re: Pouring Rain 3/13/2006 1:09 PM Paige

Yours is one of the first websites I checked when we got home today because I was so curious how the trek was going while we were away for the weekend. We attended the Family Weekend at Victory Junction Gang Camp. Drew is classified in the cancer group there, and although we didn't meet meet any other kids with aplastic, there was a child with amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia. The significance of your journey was profound to me as I participated in activities with these two kids! Walk on!!

# re: Pouring Rain 3/13/2006 6:25 PM Shopping Buddy

Your feet getting bigger is one testimant to you two become true long distance hikers. It is a common thing. You guys are doing great. Keep putting one foot in front of the other.

# re: Pouring Rain 3/14/2006 12:25 AM Kandi

Sorry you were soaked all day! Better weather is approaching-We have a mixed bag here-Raining one minute, snow, then sleet, then hail-Thunder/lightning-really weird! Stay tough-Love ya-Kandi

# re: Pouring Rain 3/14/2006 6:33 AM Adam

I am hoping I get an opportunity to come and visit in two weeks. I'd only be there for one night but it would be worth it to drive there. Couldn't reach you on the phone last night but I wanted to let you know I miss you immensely and hope to see you very soon. Love, Adam

# re: Pouring Rain 3/16/2006 5:52 PM Annie

Wanted to be the first to wish you a Happy St Patty's Day! (you hopefully will check this when back in cel and communication range!) I've been thinking alot about you this week...nerve-racking when we can't be in direct contact with you two! Miss you and hold you in our thoughts and prayers!
Hike On Girlie Girls!!!!
Love,
Annie

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