Glad that Jen was able to help you contact the church to use. Im sure it helps her feel more connected to the trail. Summer vacation is coming! Thanks to the Church for hosting a hiker!
Enjoyed your travels today. Amazed at your ability to record and talk about various topics. It keeps it interesting. I so wish I was there with you but, for now I’m sitting in Indialantic, FL, on my ass enjoying my coffee and peanut butter on toast 😂. Continue onwards and forever, Matt! ⛰️🥾👍
I'm watching you, with sore arthritic knees, wishing I was still of an age to take off. I actually live right on one of the most beautiful trails in the world-- the 900 km long Bruce trail. But I'm only going one or two hours on it and no carrying my camping gear. You're lucky and I understand your motives. Hopefully I am still good for bike trips. We'll see.
My experience with New Balance shoes is that after about five to six hundred miles the glue that holds the soles to the shoes starts to give up. Rubber cement applied in the early stages helps them last a bit longer. I was happy with the durability they showed at the price point. Thanks for bringing us along.
Tasting coffee again, good digs for the night, and friendly folks. Doesn't get much better! Seems like (knocking wood) the Black Plague has moved on from you. Hope it continues to be gone. Hike on! Tortoise
Without being able to follow a gpx of the route, each episode has turned into an enjoyable little mystery trying to suss out exactly where you are.=) What's interesting is that Gaia and Google Maps often have different names for the same road, so I'm using both in tandem. Keep on truckin'!
If you want a good map of the ADT lookup: map of America Discovery Trail south route lewes. That guy has a detailed interactive map of the whole trail. Once you find where he is at it's easy to follow his route turn by turn. Also CalTopo has a pretty good map of the ADT too. Google Maps are garbage. They get everything wrong. I could go on about carcy inaccuracies on Google Maps forever. But I will save you from that.
Beautiful countryside. I’m glad that you were able to stay inside. There are so many kind people helping you. I hope your feet are doing okay with all of that road walking. Take care and stay safe! God bless
Beautiful one ! Nice folks and church , can see there are a lot of churches on your way west. Not sure they have all Keurig and indoor acces though. 😆 Keep on trekking.
Willow Dale Spring is an amazing spot. Locals use it religiously (pardon the pun). Antioch UMC is part of the West Virginia hospitality that one cannot match. I'm glad you are enjoying the trip!
Day 18. Fly fishing in the Gulf of Mexico! After a long day, great to settle down for bed and watch The Bishop travel through the beautiful countryside of West Virginia. Thank you sir!
In regards to shoes. Have you looked into the shoe company called Lems? They are a bit like Altra. Wide toe box and zero drop. I've recently found your channel, and I find it really interesting as well as inspiring!
I don’t believe I have ever heard of them. I am seeing a constant stream of new brand shoes being advertised or pushed via email, but a lot of them seem like they are just dropship rebrands
@@FirstChurchofTheMasochistHikes yeah, lots of that going on lately. Lems is an actual company that is based in Colorado (I believe in Boulder). Anyway, you mentioned Altra and I thought this other company would be something of worth to look into. Safe travels!
As a 20+ year user of earplugs for sleeping (especially on trail) I’m curious what you like about the Loop earplugs. For some reason I’ve been getting inundated with ads for them and admit I’m curious, but also skeptical what they offer over my trusty (and much cheaper) Macks.
Curious about whether smearing ShoeGoo or other rubber cement on those Olympus weak spots, when the shoes are new, trying to really penetrate the fabric, might significantly extend their useful Altra-enjoyable life.
I have thought about that, but generally, it’s not like it’s one or two little tiny failure spots. Between that phone mid soul and the sides the shoes are just falling completely apart. I have a friend who doesn’t have that issue and a few of us think maybe maybe the larger size shoes are more prone to it
I have used whatever the Kadine tablets are. Also Aqua Mira. I never really liked either because they had a chemical taste to what is generally clean tasting water. Also, it doesn’t help with particulates in the water, which is often the bigger psychological thing.
They will kill viruses though. I used to add an organic reductant after an hour, which neutralized most of the chemical taste. As a kid in the northeast i never used anything. Then people...
For dog spray you should have it in your hand and armed the second you see or hear a dog. Even if it's a fluffy happy dog wagging its tail, it won't hurt to have your spray in your hand. For water have you considered just buying bottled water. Bottled water is really cheap if you buy it by the case. You could jam as much in your pack as you can carry and leave the rest for a water cache. Yeah it would be heavy, and it might seem like a luxury item, but nobody ever got sick from drinking bottled water. Also it would encourage yourself to drink more to lighten your pack. Which should improve your health. It kind of sounds like you might not be drinking enough water. That can cause problems, especially when you are active.
The bad dog attacks there is often little to no warning. As far as bottled water, I was using some for that last section of the CNO, but I really dislike the amount of trash generated by particularly the smaller bottled water. It is depressing how many of those I find tossed out along the road.
@@FirstChurchofTheMasochistHikes Just pack the bottles out and recycle them. Water bottles are light anyway. I know what you mean about the small size though. I won't even drink city tap water, so I drink a lot of bottled water. I wish there were more options for buying it in 1 or 2 liter bottles instead of 500 mL. Sometimes I drink 2 bottles at a time anyway. Larger bottles would sure be easier. I'd even be happy to buy it in reusable 10 gallon jugs if those was available.
Frustrating not to have a diagnosis but at least you are feeling better and nothing bad showed up. Did they test your urine for heavy metal exposure? Arsenic, lead, mercury etc. Arsenic could be a possibility. Sorry to pry into your medical matters but just a thought. -Geo
They didn’t mention that. I basically just laid everything out to the doctor, had a few specific questions, and asked them to test for whatever they can think of. Heavy metal exposure wasn’t really on my radar.
Current hike vibe: th-cam.com/video/CA6QlDeegWE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=LF7s12dTjxyQG-it
I am so grateful you met kind people today, especially at the Antioch church for providing you safe shelter! ❤ That water source was quite cool too! 👍
The whistle pig, ummm, I mean marmot, was a highlight. I really enjoy the spontaneous wildlife pics
That is really cool that they actually let you stay inside...definitely a unique experience.
Glad that Jen was able to help you contact the church to use. Im sure it helps her feel more connected to the trail. Summer vacation is coming! Thanks to the Church for hosting a hiker!
What a great end to the day! I'm happy you found some kind and helpful people and I wish you continued good luck. Jen is a great support system.
I'm glad WV is being good to you!! Hike on!
A big Thank you to that Church if they are reading this. Your Angels. Bless your hearts.🙏🙏
Enjoyed your travels today. Amazed at your ability to record and talk about various topics. It keeps it interesting. I so wish I was there with you but, for now I’m sitting in Indialantic, FL, on my ass enjoying my coffee and peanut butter on toast 😂. Continue onwards and forever, Matt! ⛰️🥾👍
I'm watching you, with sore arthritic knees, wishing I was still of an age to take off. I actually live right on one of the most beautiful trails in the world-- the 900 km long Bruce trail. But I'm only going one or two hours on it and no carrying my camping gear. You're lucky and I understand your motives. Hopefully I am still good for bike trips. We'll see.
My experience with New Balance shoes is that after about five to six hundred miles the glue that holds the soles to the shoes starts to give up. Rubber cement applied in the early stages helps them last a bit longer. I was happy with the durability they showed at the price point. Thanks for bringing us along.
What a great way to end the day. Also I loved all of the green, rural scenery. Seemed like a really nice hiking day.
Tasting coffee again, good digs for the night, and friendly folks. Doesn't get much better! Seems like (knocking wood) the Black Plague has moved on from you. Hope it continues to be gone. Hike on! Tortoise
Without being able to follow a gpx of the route, each episode has turned into an enjoyable little mystery trying to suss out exactly where you are.=) What's interesting is that Gaia and Google Maps often have different names for the same road, so I'm using both in tandem. Keep on truckin'!
If you want a good map of the ADT lookup: map of America Discovery Trail south route lewes. That guy has a detailed interactive map of the whole trail. Once you find where he is at it's easy to follow his route turn by turn. Also CalTopo has a pretty good map of the ADT too. Google Maps are garbage. They get everything wrong. I could go on about carcy inaccuracies on Google Maps forever. But I will save you from that.
Glad you found people who care about strangers, Matt. (BTW, it’s pronounced Aunty-okk.)
It is going to be a long, long, long summer of inadvertently mispronouncing every little bloody place across America… :)
@@FirstChurchofTheMasochistHikes You’re an IT guy. We forgive you 😉
Aunty are you okkay? So, Aunty, are you okkay? Are you okkay, Aunty?
Beautiful countryside. I’m glad that you were able to stay inside. There are so many kind people helping you. I hope your feet are doing okay with all of that road walking. Take care and stay safe! God bless
It’s an ongoing struggle but that’s just how this sort of thing goes. Long as I can keep moving and they don’t get too bad I call it a victory
@@FirstChurchofTheMasochistHikes I agree 🙂
Hey Matt, nice to find good folks out there. And to not have to pack up a damp tent is great. Walk on!
Beautiful one ! Nice folks and church , can see there are a lot of churches on your way west. Not sure they have all Keurig and indoor acces though. 😆
Keep on trekking.
It's nice to see that there are good people out there, they make up for the not so nice people.
Willow Dale Spring is an amazing spot. Locals use it religiously (pardon the pun). Antioch UMC is part of the West Virginia hospitality that one cannot match. I'm glad you are enjoying the trip!
The church is very cool.
We stay in churches all over the country. We do storm restoration on power lines. Met some great people while staying with them!
Very cool day! So much kindness and positivity!
Day 18. Fly fishing in the Gulf of Mexico! After a long day, great to settle down for bed and watch The Bishop travel through the beautiful countryside of West Virginia. Thank you sir!
Thanks, you get lucky sometimes. ✌🏻👊🏼
Nice!
I love the NB Hierro. Best trail runners ever.
In regards to shoes. Have you looked into the shoe company called Lems? They are a bit like Altra. Wide toe box and zero drop.
I've recently found your channel, and I find it really interesting as well as inspiring!
I don’t believe I have ever heard of them. I am seeing a constant stream of new brand shoes being advertised or pushed via email, but a lot of them seem like they are just dropship rebrands
@@FirstChurchofTheMasochistHikes yeah, lots of that going on lately. Lems is an actual company that is based in Colorado (I believe in Boulder). Anyway, you mentioned Altra and I thought this other company would be something of worth to look into. Safe travels!
Thanks, that was a ground hog. ✌🏻👊🏼
As a 20+ year user of earplugs for sleeping (especially on trail) I’m curious what you like about the Loop earplugs. For some reason I’ve been getting inundated with ads for them and admit I’m curious, but also skeptical what they offer over my trusty (and much cheaper) Macks.
I don’t know that I’ve used macks specifically but I find these more comfortable when lying down than the foam ones I used for years
Ground Hog! Not Marmots 🤪
Curious about whether smearing ShoeGoo or other rubber cement on those Olympus weak spots, when the shoes are new, trying to really penetrate the fabric, might significantly extend their useful Altra-enjoyable life.
I have thought about that, but generally, it’s not like it’s one or two little tiny failure spots. Between that phone mid soul and the sides the shoes are just falling completely apart. I have a friend who doesn’t have that issue and a few of us think maybe maybe the larger size shoes are more prone to it
yeah 60 min did a segment on new balance last weekend. they are bringing good quality
Which model of new balance shoes are you wearing now?
Heiros v7
Do you ever use chemical (oxidizing) purification tabs? I've used them on some pretty manky water.
I have used whatever the Kadine tablets are. Also Aqua Mira. I never really liked either because they had a chemical taste to what is generally clean tasting water. Also, it doesn’t help with particulates in the water, which is often the bigger psychological thing.
They will kill viruses though. I used to add an organic reductant after an hour, which neutralized most of the chemical taste. As a kid in the northeast i never used anything. Then people...
😎☮
For dog spray you should have it in your hand and armed the second you see or hear a dog. Even if it's a fluffy happy dog wagging its tail, it won't hurt to have your spray in your hand. For water have you considered just buying bottled water. Bottled water is really cheap if you buy it by the case. You could jam as much in your pack as you can carry and leave the rest for a water cache. Yeah it would be heavy, and it might seem like a luxury item, but nobody ever got sick from drinking bottled water. Also it would encourage yourself to drink more to lighten your pack. Which should improve your health. It kind of sounds like you might not be drinking enough water. That can cause problems, especially when you are active.
The bad dog attacks there is often little to no warning. As far as bottled water, I was using some for that last section of the CNO, but I really dislike the amount of trash generated by particularly the smaller bottled water. It is depressing how many of those I find tossed out along the road.
@@FirstChurchofTheMasochistHikes Just pack the bottles out and recycle them. Water bottles are light anyway. I know what you mean about the small size though. I won't even drink city tap water, so I drink a lot of bottled water. I wish there were more options for buying it in 1 or 2 liter bottles instead of 500 mL. Sometimes I drink 2 bottles at a time anyway. Larger bottles would sure be easier. I'd even be happy to buy it in reusable 10 gallon jugs if those was available.
Frustrating not to have a diagnosis but at least you are feeling better and nothing bad showed up. Did they test your urine for heavy metal exposure? Arsenic, lead, mercury etc. Arsenic could be a possibility. Sorry to pry into your medical matters but just a thought.
-Geo
They didn’t mention that. I basically just laid everything out to the doctor, had a few specific questions, and asked them to test for whatever they can think of. Heavy metal exposure wasn’t really on my radar.
Turns out he wasn't sick after all, just HEARTBROKEN thinking about Taters. How could she do that to the man?
i was thinking the same.
I think you need a bicycle!
Is there life on another planet? If they dont have quality coffee I would say a big no!
lol what the f are dolly sauds? You keep mentioning it and I doubt anyone outside the hiking community knows what you’re talking about. 😂
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_Sods_Wilderness