Sometimes in farm areas like that, those levees and ditches are mowed for hay contracts that farmers bid on. It will lead to seemingly overgrown situations like you had. They don't want the hay rained on after it is cut, so if there are frequent storms, it will take a while to get cut. -former hay farm kid
Just in time to the hotel before the storm! Tators, thank you for showing what a resupply looks like and for what it looks like for two people and for a three day period. That was very helpful to learn that. Safe travels to you both!🙏🙏♥️♥️
The biggest thing about resupplies for us is trying to manage what we haven't burned out on these days :) But in general if you figure peanut butter + coffee for breakfast, knorr or the beans and rice bags for dinner, then you just have to worry about snacks for middle of the day and it's a lot more approachable
Fireflies are really great to see! Much enjoying the give and take between you two--a fascinating balancing act as you alternate roles of optimism and pessimism, enjoyment and misery. Keeps the whole dynamic in balance! Hike on! Tortoise
When using those red well faucets, make sure to let it run for a minute before filling your containers. It siphons out the water once you turn it off. And can suck. Just a little bit of groundwater back in when you start it up. So you should let it run for about 30 seconds before filling your containers.
So disappointed that this video wasn’t entitled, “Sunny with a chance of Nachos”. I grew up in rural Illinois and fondly remember being able to see the night sky, Milky Way and all of the fireflys. Thunderstorms were the best part of the day because we had no indoor AC until I left for college.
__ It's nice to see that the American Discovery Trail shows you so much of the history of our great land including statues of important characters from history like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and Popeye.
John Ruskey “Driftwood Johnnie” He is owner and founder of the Quapaw Canoe Company, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2018, and provides guiding & outfitting to the raw wild power & beauty of the Mississippi River, its range extends from St. Louis to the Gulf of Mexico. He is on the steering committee of the Mississippi River Network, which oversees the 1Mississippi River Citizen Program.
As much as I loved the Pacific crest Trail I really don’t think I could do it in the current highly crowded environment. And there are just so many other trails out there I want to do and such limited time.
It's funny how Ai doesn't make human mistakes like unevenly buttoning up a shirt, or forgetting to zip up a fly; but makes backpacks without sternum straps and hip belt pockets that can hold 2L's.
The thing about that guy who got sprayed in slurry is, there was apparently an actual campsite 400 yards away in one direction and 600 in the other. Not that I condone spraying someone in slurry, but it's hard to discern the bigger idiot in that situation.
Sometimes in farm areas like that, those levees and ditches are mowed for hay contracts that farmers bid on. It will lead to seemingly overgrown situations like you had. They don't want the hay rained on after it is cut, so if there are frequent storms, it will take a while to get cut.
-former hay farm kid
Just in time to the hotel before the storm! Tators, thank you for showing what a resupply looks like and for what it looks like for two people and for a three day period. That was very helpful to learn that. Safe travels to you both!🙏🙏♥️♥️
The biggest thing about resupplies for us is trying to manage what we haven't burned out on these days :) But in general if you figure peanut butter + coffee for breakfast, knorr or the beans and rice bags for dinner, then you just have to worry about snacks for middle of the day and it's a lot more approachable
Wow, that photo of the fireflies and the stars was absolutely gorgeous!
I just wish I’d had my nice camera so I could’ve captured just how many there were
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You can get a GR3 and it is extremely light
Fireflies are really great to see! Much enjoying the give and take between you two--a fascinating balancing act as you alternate roles of optimism and pessimism, enjoyment and misery. Keeps the whole dynamic in balance! Hike on! Tortoise
Great video
Mega agriculture on river. Great hike you two.
The Editing at 7:15 was top notch, I lol'd irl.
true, the "surprise you" and then boom the truck
You guys are really being put to the test by the weather. Best wishes and good luck, please take care of each other.
That bike packer in the UK broke one of the golden rules. Brake camp at dawn.Great show Guys.Much respect.
When using those red well faucets, make sure to let it run for a minute before filling your containers. It siphons out the water once you turn it off. And can suck. Just a little bit of groundwater back in when you start it up. So you should let it run for about 30 seconds before filling your containers.
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Thank goodness there were all those semi trucks to provide you with a breeze.
So disappointed that this video wasn’t entitled, “Sunny with a chance of Nachos”. I grew up in rural Illinois and fondly remember being able to see the night sky, Milky Way and all of the fireflys. Thunderstorms were the best part of the day because we had no indoor AC until I left for college.
Nice resupply! Where’s the Hiker wine?
Considering the struggles with water (dehydration, gallon water carry’s) on this trail wine sadly hasn’t been as appealing
"Blondietopia" Ya'all crack me up!
(Oooo. Pecan Sandies!)
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Despite the talk of rain, I notice that that guy took his Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry.
Some beautiful shots, albeit dangerous ones !
Thanks, great going taters. ✌🏻👊🏼
Maybe the rain will cool off the temperature a bit. Praying for safe travels for both of you.
Hey Y'all. Yeah, if I was setting out for a 20+ mile walk in a thunderstorm, I'd sleep in till at least 8:30.
nice editing
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It's nice to see that the American Discovery Trail shows you so much of the history of our great land including statues of important characters from history like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and Popeye.
I don’t know who is in that thumbnail but it’s fantastic!
It is suprisngly difficult to make the meta generator show a guy being happy
John Ruskey “Driftwood Johnnie” He is owner and founder of the Quapaw Canoe Company, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2018, and provides guiding & outfitting to the raw wild power & beauty of the Mississippi River, its range extends from St. Louis to the Gulf of Mexico. He is on the steering committee of the Mississippi River Network, which oversees the 1Mississippi River Citizen Program.
I think on the river the steering committees are called rudder committees.
Weird Al shout out 🎉 because he should be celebrated always
Future y'all will be happy to know the heat wave has broken. Sunday and today were awesome.
Matt are you ever going to do the PCT again and record it
As much as I loved the Pacific crest Trail I really don’t think I could do it in the current highly crowded environment. And there are just so many other trails out there I want to do and such limited time.
Yeah just do it again quick. Should be easy cuz you already practiced it once.
chester Illinois is the home of Popeye!
History comes alive!
The string cheese and pepperoni won't go bad without cooling?
There is so much salt and sausage and pepperoni it will last for a good while. The cheese gets a bit iffy after a few days in the heat
I thought all Walmarts had a produce section.
That looks like a Taters stand in double for the front thumb clip
😎✌
Is blondie hiking with Forrest?
This is why I should read the comments after the video, not before.
If you need trail magic when you get close to the Katy Trail start at Machens, I can help.
Q-RHCP “Walkin’ On Down The Road”🎶
The picture of you two appears to be imposters....?
They're not real imposters. They're fake imposters.
It's funny how Ai doesn't make human mistakes like unevenly buttoning up a shirt, or forgetting to zip up a fly; but makes backpacks without sternum straps and hip belt pockets that can hold 2L's.
I am always highly entertained by all of the little nonsensical details it throws in
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They should have a statue of Sally Hemings next to one of Popeye to really flesh out some history.
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Per the Tater soliloquy on getting away from roads, the ancient David Thor proverb says:
All roams lead to roads.
Day 82. “We stopped for nachos.” As there is 4-5 barley pops on the table.
Hydration is important!
@@FirstChurchofTheMasochistHikes I agree! And applaud your efforts to stave off scurvy with limes.
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What would have made Matt so happy in that porch-guy encounter? If Taters hung out with some guy?
Um, lol.
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For our Chinese listeners, the phrase "alarm goes off" means "alarm goes on." Hopefully that helps.
Home.
The thing about that guy who got sprayed in slurry is, there was apparently an actual campsite 400 yards away in one direction and 600 in the other. Not that I condone spraying someone in slurry, but it's hard to discern the bigger idiot in that situation.
The one thumbnail looked like Forrest Gump.
Why does Matt look like Charles Manson in the thumbnail? (Or a Beatle, perhaps I should have gone with that analogy instead)
AI is just creepy, that’s why..
Matt went home with Taters a couple of months ago. The rest of the trip has been AI generated.
Those roads suck. Very dangerous with all the morons out there 😣
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My joke on jokes is if I say something controversial people ask me if I'm trying to be funny and I say "nah, it comes easy."
Not seven minutes, not nine minutes.
I like this channel a lot but I'm absolutely begging you stop with the AI images
Allen Iverson?
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In French, levee means get up early and have a meeting in bed. Seriously.
Your AI thumbnail sucks please do not use another
I watch your video for the realism not fakeism
Unless that part is real and the walking parts are fake.