Comments on The Long Path Back to the Basics: June 10 - Day 1

My son just finished the Northville Placid Trail s...

2010-05-18T09:26:43.226-04:00

My son just finished the Northville Placid Trail starting in Placid.
He finished it in 7 days and had the time of his life!
I am extremely proud of him and the Trail Head Lodge Bed and Breafast at the start of the Northville Trail in Northville is a wonderful place to stay. The owners' Mr. and Mrs. Washburns are the most wonderful people you will ever meet!

Lizzie and I are sitting here reading the blog. Th...

2009-06-11T19:43:45.579-04:00

Lizzie and I are sitting here reading the blog. This rain is such a bummer. I feel like running down the street yelling "make him stop!!" remember? I love you, Mom

Jacob, I am sitting in my comfortable dining room...

2009-06-11T19:40:00.644-04:00

Jacob,

I am sitting in my comfortable dining room looking outside at the pouring rain and wondering how you are doing. I wish so much your first night outside wasn't a miserable rainy night, but rather a pleasant summer night where you could make a campfire and go to sleep looking up at the stars. I just hope when you look back on this entire trip, tonight is going to be your worst night on the whole adventure and yes - years from now, you will laugh about it. Here's hoping tomorrow night will be dry and you can have your campfire and night looking at a clear sky only filled with stars. love - dad

Hi Jacob, I love the idea of starting and ending ...

2009-06-11T15:07:30.170-04:00

Hi Jacob,

I love the idea of starting and ending the first day at home, as though you never left (even though you had a full day). It's fascinating, too, that our nature trails can co-exist so close to our highways, and without us making the connection. Of course, the idea of designating and preserving nature trails and parks is necessary only against the encroachments of civilization. As you go along the trail, you might think about how "nature" is set up as a preserve from civilization but is inevitably intermingled with it. On a separate note, it would be interesting to get the story on that Haring Rock you show in your pictures...

Dr. Lazen

Hi Jacob, What an awesome project you're setti...

2009-06-11T01:29:00.964-04:00

Hi Jacob,
What an awesome project you're setting out on. I just got back from three intense days in the Adirondacks, with 8 46'ers, plenty of climbing into clouds, and beauty all around. Good luck, stay safe, work on the gaiter tan, and when things are rough remember to look up, look around, and look down - even on wet days there's joy, inspiration, and beauty in the little things.
I look forward to seeing you and hearing stories in the fall.
Cheers,
Danny