Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all our friends,

I spent christmas day working and skiing at Bretton Woods with my best friend! (PAMMY)

road trip!

Hi All,
Pam & I are going to Pa. to visit with my family. We are also meeting with Sherri, a reporter  from the Times Leader, a newspaper in the town where I grew up to interview us for an article on my hike and fundraiser. I am going for as much exposure as I can get for my fundraising.
Later

Thanks!

Thanks to Bob Young and Family.
Thanks to Ken & Nancy we really appreciate your donation.
Dave & Pam

More thank you's

Thank you Susie, Luv ya.
Thanks also to Bill Powers from Heritage Propane for your donation.

Thanks!!!

Thanks Paul, was on line updating blog when your donation came in!

THANKS!!!

Hi all,
 I just want to say thanks to some friends. First to Ted & Laura, Steve & Jane, Jill & Mark, and Anne & Scott,  thank you for your donations. To my inlaws Skip & Chris who are going to pick me up at the airport in Florida, put me up for a few days, then drive me to the trailhead in GA. and see me off on my hike. To my friend Ted for his input on my blog and first giving page. Also, thank you to all who are helping to spread the word on my fund-raising hike.
 It is so inspiring to see there are so many caring people.  I am so greatful to be able to call them my friends.
You guys are great,
Dave

Bella and her classmates

   Sunday, Pam and I had the pleasure of taking Bella on a birthday hike with some of her classmates
at The Rocks Estates in Bethlehem, NH

We were accompanied by Mike and Emily, Bella's family and friends.  We all went to the fire pit after the hike for smores and presents.  We can't wait for a chance to hike with Bella again.  Thanks Bella for a great afternoon.   Dave and Pam

The map books are in!!!!!!

I just received my set of 2010 map books for the Appalachian Trail. Now the detailed planning begins. I need to have all my mail drops somewhat established and approx. dates I will be at certain spots so that Pam can send me my supplies.

Less than 4 months and counting.

Dave

Winter Hiking in N.H. has begun 11/29/09

Pam and I did a short hike to Mt Willard in Crawford's Notch today.  The snow was 15"+ and lots of limbs and full size trees down on the trail.  Made hot coco at the top w/my new alcohol stove.  My wife loved it.  Beautiful sunny day.  Great hike.