Hiking skills come in handy during a pandemic
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Like seeing an old friend you have missed!
I was feeling ashamed cause it has been so long I posted a video -- Thanks for being a great viewer!
I think I can speak for a lot of subscribers to say welcome back!👍
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This backpacker appreciates your insight. You should have 1M subscribers by my estimation.
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I searched for your last upload a few weeks ago, and its been a year! Good to see you're back!
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Wow! What a nice surprise waiting for us on TH-cam today. Took me a while to remember who it was. Welcome back!
Yeah, been a while. And thanks for being a viewer!
we've missed you. Welcome back.
Thanks. I appreciate your being a viewer over the years!
I was truly happy when I heard your voice and your well thought out videos. Glad to see you are still kicking and still walking.😊
Thanks for your kind remarks! I really appreciate having great viewers such as yourself!
Hurray, you’re back! 👍🏻 I’m so sorry to hear about your troubles, but very glad to hear you are recovering. I’m not on FB, so I’ll look forward to your next YT! Keep walking 😎👊🏻
I'm not sure any of us can avoid trouble, I just try to learn something when I can. I will keep walking. Thanks for watching and keep hikin!
Keep on keeping on brother
You too, friend, and thanks for watching!
It's so nice to hear your voice again .
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I had a very similar experience in March, when our country went into lock down for 7 weeks. I crashed my car the day before the lock down started, and only the supermarkets and pharmacies were allowed to stay open, so no chance of getting a new car. The supermarket delivery was prioritizing the elderly or people with medical conditions so that was out. I could have taken the bus, but thought there were probably elderly people who couldn't walk that relied on them, and I wouldn't want to put them at risk.
So I started walking to my local supermarket, which was 5km each way (a little over 3 miles). At first I was exhausted when I got home, but a few weeks into the lock down, I was loving my supermarket runs. Instead of walking beside the road the whole way I found new routes through the golf course and pony club.
I also found that since I had to carry everything home on my back I never bought more than was absolutely necessary, so I saved a heap of money and my diet improved dramatically.
Unfortunately though, it's back to business as usual, working 8 hours a day, and since it's winter down here there's not enough daylight to walk after work. I've slipped back into my habit of driving everywhere. I really miss lock down...
Thanks for sharing your experience! You know, people night hike on the AT and some of those who do say a hand-held light is best. Overall, I'd have to rate Gerber Recon lights as my most effective outdoor lights because they will run 48 hours on AA battery and are practically indestructible. The bad news -- they QUIT selling them!! I hope you find chances to keep walking and thanks for being a great viewer!
What a great way to end the day. I sure have missed your videos. I still continue to reveiw your past content. You have way of presenting the material that I find appealing and relaxing. You have a true gift. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your kind remarks. Glad you find the channel helpful and thanks a million for being a viewer!
Great to hear that you are back. I have watched every video you put out and think it gave me a great understanding of what to expect for my thru-hike that I completed last year. Thank you. You are a great resource and hope you feel better and your trouble are behind you.
Great job on the thru hike! Congratulations! Glad to hear you found the channel helpful and thanks for yet again watching!
So glad to hear from you again. As usual you provided wisdom I can use. I thank you. Please don’t stay gone so long; you have been missed. Your well organized presentation is a breath of fresh air. Thanks again. Texas
Maybe I won't wait as long next time. I have a couple of ideas I thought were sort of lame. Maybe I should post them to see if they are. :) Thanks for being a great viewer!
Howdy ! Glad to see you are still around.
Yeah, so far. :) Thanks again for watching!
Just the other day I was thinking how long it had been since one of your videos. Welcome back.
It has been a while. And thanks for being a viewer!
Well, thank you for hanging in there for us! Glad you're feeling better. Just will comment that I personally find sidewalks and paved trails painful on my feet pretty quick. I am kind of a big fella, over 230lbs in good shape so your mileage may vary.
My left foot gave me trouble several years ago and my doctor suggested wearing shoes with the most rigid soles I could find. To add to that I started using Super Feet insoles, the green ones. Two major payoffs -- my foot cleared up and never before could I move over the AT's rocks with less discomfort. It's also thanks to those shoes and insolesd I can handle hard pavement. It would be different if I wore my everyday Walmart shoes. My hiking shoes are Brooks but no doubt other brands also have thick soles. Keep walking where you can and thanks a million for being a viewer!
Welcome back, FlatBrokeOutside! You were definitely missed & returned with a sincere, much-needed message of resiliency...during a difficult pandemic. Thank you for what you do!
Thanks, sir, I appreciate that! Glad you liked the video and thanks for being a great viewer!
Well done on overcoming!
Thanks for watching!
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Thanks, and thanks for watching!
You make some of the best content on TH-cam in my opinion. Keep up the great work!
And you are a great viewer! Thanks a million for staying with the channel!!
Glad 2cu back.
Glad to be back and thanks for watching!
Really great to hear from you again! I’ve always learned something from your perspective on backpacking and you make me stop and think things through. Be well and welcome back!!
I'm glad you found the channel helpful and thanks for being a great viewer!
Great Job on this video... Very motivating. I still can't hike but Bike riding is ok
Biking is a great thing to do! Keep going and thanks for being a viewer!
I always enjoy your commentary. I too am recovering. I try to walk 3 miles or more three times a week. I carry my backpack loaded. One reason I carry a trekking pole is to differentiate me from a homeless person. One time I was testing out my rain gear in a down pour and a car stopped and asked me if I need a lift. Your encouragement is always appreciated.
I see carrying the trekking pole so you don't look homeless as a good idea to tell you the truth. I've had the law stop when I was walking along a highway to ask me what the heck I was doing. I figure if I carry a trekking pole, it's at least more obvious I'm walking to get somewhere. Best wishes on your recovery and thanks for being a great viewer!
Glad to hear I’m not alone! I also use a hiking stick whenever I go out for my daily day hikes here in metro-DC. It helps keep me from falling, thanks to lousy equilibrium after brain surgery several years ago. But it also helps me look “normal” when I walk. Otherwise, people assume I’m some old drunk guy who can’t walk straight...because I am old & I look drunk. :-) Hike on!
Timothy Tatem - That's the spirit. Keep up the good work and thanks for watching!
Glad to see you back. Really missed your videos. I don't do social media, so I didn't know what was going on with you while you were not on you tube. Honestly, I was worried. We lost a TH-camr Megawoodswalker and I didn't find out until recently. Just really glad you're back!!!
Sorry to hear about Megawoodswalker. He looked like a young guy. Glad you liked the video and thanks a million for being a great viewer!
Great to see you vlogging again. Great advice as always.
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Outstanding to see you back in action.
Thanks for your continuing support, and thanks a million for being a loyal viewer!
I knew you were still out there; you videos have been greatly missed. Sorry about the misfortunes but glad to have you and your insights on the AT back. Sincerely hope everything continues in a positive direction for you sir. Peace.
Thanks for the good wishes and thanks for being a great viewer!
Glad to hear you are doing good again.
My section hike I had planed in the Spring was cancelled. The AT closed about a week before I was going to do it. I'm going to shoot for doing it in November.
Keep Rockin'!!!
Good luck with the next hike. Maybe I'll be there in November, too. Keep posting those videos and thanks for being a viewer!
Hope you been on the trail spreading your knowledge ....glad to hear from ya flatbroke!
And thanks to you for being a great viewer!
It was a pleasant surprise to see a video from you. Sorry you have been in such pain. Welcome back!!!
I figured the sciatica was punishment for something I got away with earlier. :) Thanks for welcoming me back and thanks a million for being a viewer!
Was happy to see the notification this morning of a new video from you. Some sound advice here ... takes a while to get your legs back but not long at all to lose them. My wife has had trouble with sciatic nerve pain and I know it can be debilitating. Hope you have the worst behind you now. Facebook is not for me, but will look for you here. All the best buddy. Happy trails.
You are dead-on correct about how easy the legs can go out of shape. I hope things improve with your wife's sciatica. Keep posting those videos and thanks a million for being a viewer!
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Flatbrokeoutside has a new video!!!
Oh yeah :) Thanks a million for watching!
Good to see you back on your feet!
Oh, I'm always on my feet -- it's just that sometimes it hurts like hell. :) Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching!
Ok. I am walking my neighborhood today before it gets hot. Thanks for the encouragement!
Good plan! Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching!
So refreshing to see another video. Your videos have always been a wonderful change of pace. I hope to see many more. Thank you.
Glad you liked the video! Keep hikin and thanks for being a great viewer!
You're back!! 😀
You are the grumpy funny uncle I never had. Thank you for all of the great, educational and entertaining videos!!!
You got the grumpy thing right! Glad you like the videos and thanks for being a great viewer!
Nice to see you again
Hey, thanks! And thanks again for being a great viewer!
You are my ambassador of Quan.
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I was watching some of your videos a couple days ago. Glad you're doing better!
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It's great to see you back. I had been wondering if something had happened to you. It's good to know you are all right.
Yeah, still in one piece. :) And thanks a million for being a viewer!
Glad your back! Great wisdom as always.
Thank youi kindly and thanks for being a viewer!
So happy to see you back! You are so right about daily walking. I got lazy and between the pandemic and a dang cougar wandering the local area, quit going on my daily 4-8 mile rambles. Paying for it now!
You'll get back in shape! Keep walking and thanks for being a viewer!
Good to see you back. Good video.
Hey, thanks! And thanks again for being a viewer!
Ditto: welcome back. Glad you're on the upswing. Your advice and perspective are, in my book, sterling. I hang on every word and always get a little disappointed at "now we're done" only because I could keep listening. I wish you the best and look forward to the next number.
Thank you for your kind endorsement. Keep hikin' and thanks a million for watching!
I’m glad your back!
I guess I was just waiting on something interesting to happen to post again. :) Thanks for staying with the channel!
@@flatbrokeoutside6921 Man I have always valued your thoughts on enjoying the outdoors. To many people today get t involved in the tech of it and lose the purity of it. You are a wealth of information to anyone that will take a chance to watch and listen to it.
Yay! So happy to see a new video from you, despite all that's going on. It's good to hear your voice again. You have been missed.
Thanks so much. And thanks for being a viewer!
glad to see ya back...allways enjoy your take on thingd
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Welcome back! I always look forward to your videos. By the way, I completed a 94 mile section between Mt Greylock (MA) and Falls Center CT this summer. I used a bivy only, no tent, no shelters. Again, glad you're back.
Great job on that section! Keep hiking and thanks a million for watching!
Yay! You're back!!! I've missed you so....may you continue to post, I've learned so, so much from your videos! You are truly my Mentor. God Bless
Thanks for being such a great viewer!!
I got a watch for Christmas that tracks my steps, and heart rate. I like it. I'm late saying howdy as usual.
Thanks for checking in!
Sorry to hear about your personal and your towns misfortune. I'm so glad you have this TH-cam channel to share your experiences👌
Thanks! The water receded, I got another car. Things move on! And thanks a million for being a viewer!
Glad you're doing better.
Thanks! Keep hikin and thanks for watching!
Yes,
I see others miss you too
wishing you all & only the very best until we meet again
Thank you very much and thanks for being a great viewer!
So happy to see you back on TH-cam. This video hit close to home, “my walking habits” are terrible. Maybe this will motivate my to just keep walking even if it is only a few miles a day.
Even a few miles a week beats nothing. Keep posting those videos and thanks for being a viewer!
Glad for new content. Always good.
Glad you liked it and thanks for being a viewer!
There you are! I'm sorry for your bad luck, but it brought about some positive outcomes. Thanks for sharing. Stay well!
Good things can have bad beginnings, for sure. Keep hikin' and thanks a million for being a great viewer!
So glad to see you back on youtube! I'm sorry about your recent not so great events. It is very good to see you doing videos again though! Lifetime subscriber here! P.S. we really hope that someday you'll write a book...😉😁📖📗
I wish books would sell as great as they did 20 years. Pretty sure they don't. :( You make a good point though -- I have never seen the Internet equal what a truly great book can say. Keep posting those videos, keep hiking and thanks for being a lifetime subscriber!!
I am glad to see you are still up and going, but not surprised. You appear to be a very determined fellow.
Just trying to get stuff done. :) And thanks for watching!
Good to see you back and healthy my friend. I just did a 25 mile section of the AT in My state of Virginia just south of the Priest mountain. I had not hiked those kind of miles in a few months because of the pandemic and your right....it was rough just throwing myself back out there...but still worth every minute. Hope to see more of you on the trail soon. Stay safe and healthy.
I remember that section of trail. Loved it. Keep hikin' and thanks a million for watching!
Well now I don't feel stupid for the 160 miles I have hiked up and down my driveway in the last three months. Hike where you can and hope for the trail. Be safe everybody!
How long is it?
Laurie - You are my hero! That's the spirit we like around here! And thanks a million for watching!
Sir, I am glad to hear from you again. Frankly, was worried about you and it looks like for good reason. But am happy you have overcome all the misfortune you have just experienced. Been watching you since early 2017 and thankful for sharing your knowledge and experiences. Keep it up and looking forward to the future.
Thanks for your kind remarks. Maybe I should try harder to think of more video topics. :) Thanks a million for being such a great viewer!
Sorry I missed this video, just saw it now. This is so true - I have been trying to find motivation to keep active, and this is great motivation. I'm not sure when I'll get to try hiking long distance again, but I'm trying to keep in mind I'll be older then, but hopefully not out of shape!
That's the spirit we like around here! Keep walkin' and thanks a million for being a viewer!
Nice to see you posting and walking! My experience is almost the opposite of yours. Having to cancel several planned hikes this year has given me the time to work on issues with my gait. Have another type of hip/ back issue --not sciatica. Made some improvement though :) Your videos have helped. Thanks.
I hope that hip/back problem clears up and doesn't slow you down! Glad you liked the video and a million thanks for being a super viewer!!
Good to see you again. I logged a lot of miles around a local park during the shutdown weeks also. I never dreamed the AT would be closed! Be safe walking around town, hope to see you on the AT sometime.
I hear you -- closing down the AT ... almost unbelieveable things would lead to that. Keep posting those videos and thanks again for being a viewer!
Great to see that you are back! My wife and i hope to do some hiking on the AT soon.
Glad you liked it and yeah, get out there on the AT! And thanks for watching!
Good to see you again!
And you, too! Thanks for being a viewer!
Welcome back.
Thanks!
Keep on going brother! You are appreciated.
Thanks for your support and thanks a million for being a viewer!
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Missed you!
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Glad ur back
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Nice Hike 🚶 on youngster!
Gotta keep moving, no matter what! And thanks again for watching!
Hope you’re well, sure miss your videos!!
All is well, and I hope to have another video up this month. And thanks for being a great viewer!
Are you from the Midland MI area where those dams broke? I'm from near the Detroit area and was watching that crazyness. Anyhow, good to hear from ya!
I live in Ohio. A small creek overflowed its banks by about five vertical feet all over town, flooding some businesses and destroying cars. Almost funny, a large river running through town did not flood -- the two have different 'watersheds' -- areas that they drain. It was the town's worst flood since 1959. And thanks for being a viewer!
GREAT TO SEE YOU BACK ON THE TUBE!!! As a 48 yo recovering alcoholic, I went to sign on with Facebook a week ago to help locate more outdoor mtgs and was suddenly drowning in faces of people i knew 3-9 years ago and 1 was from like 22 years ago. These are people I hadn’t talked to in as much time. It was too much. I work 48-54 hrs a week. We are living with our adult child with a mental disability. And I can’t get out and go backpacking because I don’t want to leave my wife alone with her for a long weekend. So our morale is low here too! My wife really wants to sail and I would like to try and make that possible for her somehow. Anyway, great to see you’re back flat broke!!
I've lived in places I do not remember fondly. So I don't friend on Facebook everybody I used to know. Far from it. Sometimes I get a message that says "Are you the same (name here) who used to live in (name of town)" and I say nope, even though they were right. I wish you guys good luck and you get to go sailing. And thanks a million for watching!!
You need to say there you DINNER.....Really enjoy your
Laid back channel....
Glad you like the channel and thanks for being a viewer!
Holy shit your alive!
Yup I stayed with your channel for two reasons.
1. It would take time to delete a channel.
2. If you where really gone. Your channel would end up deleting it self.
So far ... knock on wood! :) Thanks for hanging in there with the channel!!
@@flatbrokeoutside6921 np
Sciatica is terrible. I've been dealing with it for a few months. I could barely walk at the start.
Sciatica stinks, that's for sure. As I understand it, the pinched nerve can happen low in the back, or under a muscle in the back of the hip. Both times with me it was the latter, based on what my doctor said. What really helped this time was getting a heating pad and having it aganst the sorest spot at the hip, which is where the pinched nerve was. I used it every day. If you haven't seen a doctor yet, please do and ask if a heating pad would help. And thanks for watching!
@@flatbrokeoutside6921 Unfortunately, I have a combination of a herniated l5/s1 disc and a tight piriformis muscle. It has been a rough go, but I'm finally walking and hiking well again.
Now if I could just get back in my whitewater kayak...
Have you been able to replace/ repair your car yet? Is your home okay? How are you and how is your health?
I did get a new car, yes. There was water right outside my front door and had it gotten 4 inches deeper it would have been inside. Needless to say, I carried everything valuable and not nailed down upstairs at 3 a.m. All my sciatica problems are behind me, knock on wood, and I'm still making the neighbood walks and moving quickly. Thanks for asking and thanks again for being a great viewer!
flatbrokeoutside thank you sir , glad to hear from you . Glad that you are good ... I will be looking forward to your next video.
being fat is no fun :) hiking is. hiking skills come in handy yo, that is that.
Keep hikin and thanks for watching!
Unsubscribing. You tube shut down comments on the White House channel but will not do the same to biden, political discrimination is wrong and I am preparing to leave you tube. I have enjoyed you videos and wish you well in the future