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February 23rd, 2016

2/23/2016

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Better to sleep in an uncomfortable bed free, than sleep in a comfortable bed unfree. Kerouac

Morning y'all,

It's another soggy, grey day up top. The high yesterday reached 44 degrees. The overnight low was 35 degrees. It was 36 degrees and cloudy at 7am observation. The mountain received .97 inches of rain yesterday and there is no longer any snow remaining up top. There is a little bit of ice on brief sections of trails, but I was able to navigate around it easily in running shoes yesterday. It looks like it'll be a windy day, get out and enjoy it!

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I had a great run down Bullhead & Old Sugarlands yesterday. I didn't see another person on the soggy trails. It was pure exhilaration. I love the freedom, the strength and joy that comes with trail running in the Smokies. I feel most alive when I am processing those rocks and roots, determining my foot placement in a split second and breathing hard with effort. We are made to feel such vibrancy in our bodies, to play in the woods and enjoy the lull of the mind that comes with real exercise. A heavy mist lingered at 4,000 feet yesterday and the humidity was emphasizing the soon to be spring smells. I even flew by a patch of daffodils... it is all happening...
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Scott
2/23/2016 09:02:11 am

Has anyone heard how Doug Y is doing?

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ELaine
2/23/2016 11:30:44 pm

Doug Y is back home resting and recuperating from his surgery. He is doing well and will be back on the blog soon!

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Franklin
2/23/2016 12:35:38 pm

No, but I've been wondering also. Speedy recovery Doug !

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tgb link
2/23/2016 06:32:57 pm

What happened to Doug Y.?I read his blog about 2wks.ago but didn't know anything was wrong,guess I can ck.it out now and see if he has posted anything.

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tgb link
2/23/2016 06:35:50 pm

Scott and Franklin go to trailslesstraveled.com and you will read Doug's report!!!!

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MMW
2/24/2016 09:22:03 am

Doug Y's website is:

www.trailslessfollowed.com

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norman in ga.
2/25/2016 11:35:04 am

I have his website book marked, but i have not checked it lately. Did not know any thing was going on with him till now . Speedy recovery to Doug and i hope he gets rid of the hiccups!


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