tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.comments2023-03-25T04:31:40.578-07:00Arlen's AdventuresArlenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16288845760673935484noreply@blogger.comBlogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-48523236022367870352017-09-22T10:15:12.756-07:002017-09-22T10:15:12.756-07:00So glad to see your post Arlen. I was beginning t...So glad to see your post Arlen. I was beginning to get worried about you. Congratulations on your successful completion of the PCT!<br />BarbaraBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10851115453479286939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-2147086594034477732017-09-05T13:06:17.212-07:002017-09-05T13:06:17.212-07:00Love the video! And, I vote for continuing to avoi...Love the video! And, I vote for continuing to avoid the fires. :-) <br />Love, MomJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00308695728389894723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-57749213071314571262017-08-23T14:08:42.322-07:002017-08-23T14:08:42.322-07:00Deleted the video because I couldn't get it to...Deleted the video because I couldn't get it to work either, thanks!<br />- AliciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-36696742169146042932017-08-23T06:14:32.988-07:002017-08-23T06:14:32.988-07:00Wow--spectacular photos! I'm glad you were abl...Wow--spectacular photos! I'm glad you were able to hike this section of the trail. Bummer about all you have to skip but, like you said, it sounds like it would make for a fun hike in the future--maybe with another visit to Crater Lake? Mom <br />(By the way, if that photo with the Play control is supposed to be a video, it wasn't one I could access.)Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00308695728389894723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-68306319744906623692017-08-20T21:50:42.426-07:002017-08-20T21:50:42.426-07:00Hey, Arlen, I hope you have fun with the Eclipse o...Hey, Arlen, I hope you have fun with the Eclipse on Monday morning—it will be very close to total where you are (>90%)! Peak time is 9:18... And may the winds blow the bad air from the fires from your path :-)where4arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078036892742666885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-25395258421458506942017-08-10T10:46:20.682-07:002017-08-10T10:46:20.682-07:00I cannot imagine hiking in 100+ degree temperature...I cannot imagine hiking in 100+ degree temperatures to begin with, but no shade and no views would definitely set back the reward meter. Kudos for slogging through that stretch. On to Oregon! Congrats on hitting that milestone. I'm glad you're keeping an eye on the wildfires; I think avoiding dancing with wildfire is a good idea! <br />Love, MomJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00308695728389894723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-83148060722432491172017-07-30T08:13:51.797-07:002017-07-30T08:13:51.797-07:00So happy to see that your joint hiking adventure/r...So happy to see that your joint hiking adventure/reunion/vacation went well! Super nice photo of the two of you. Continued safe travel--both of you!<br />JanJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00308695728389894723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-45267899991455523062017-07-26T09:55:19.879-07:002017-07-26T09:55:19.879-07:00I'm glad you made it to the rendezvous point s...I'm glad you made it to the rendezvous point so easily! And thanks for the video—the mundane is every bit as fascinating as the dramatic :-)<br /><br />Have a great time with Alicia!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Debrawhere4arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078036892742666885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-85867612209641082462017-07-26T08:33:06.848-07:002017-07-26T08:33:06.848-07:00If there is some strange rule of the universe that...If there is some strange rule of the universe that seems to require someone from the QA department has to wear the boot I'm glad people are willing to take one for the team. :) It would be hard to get miles done wearing that thing.Arlenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16288845760673935484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-35291993563775661422017-07-26T08:01:05.665-07:002017-07-26T08:01:05.665-07:00Congratulations on all your progress! Looking forw...Congratulations on all your progress! Looking forward to hearing all about the hike with Alicia! -Daphne (Alicia's co-worker)Dapnne in Mainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11001547894383633457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-90035299874112492002017-07-25T09:43:34.824-07:002017-07-25T09:43:34.824-07:00What's up DOC? Seems you are....We hope you a...What's up DOC? Seems you are....We hope you are having a GRAND OLE TIME. We miss U @ LLB...I'm finally out of Jail...Barb had to wear the Boot for a lil bit....If 1 gets fixed, another 1 breaks....Be CAREFUL OUT THERETCTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-57978764767615573752017-07-17T11:14:45.275-07:002017-07-17T11:14:45.275-07:00I'm loving the videos! I don't have any id...I'm loving the videos! I don't have any idea what to suggest for future ones--just more of your this-is-what-I'm-experiencing ones. They're great! Impressive mileage you're churning out.<br />Love you,<br />MomJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00308695728389894723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-80935791717149062912017-07-15T17:13:24.451-07:002017-07-15T17:13:24.451-07:00Wow, Arlen, it's so amazing how much ground yo...Wow, Arlen, it's so amazing how much ground you're covering in such a short time. And I lo-o-o-o-o-oved that video, the way it gives someone like me, on my couch, the experience of snow hiking! Now that you're up in Truckee, you're heading out of the territory I know... I found Old Station on the map, way up in Lassen National Forest—so I can see where you'll be in the next 10 days, and I'm really impressed that Alicia is managing to get herself there, too! Keep on having the time of your life :-)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Debrawhere4arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078036892742666885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-57918383024956284032017-07-10T09:42:00.166-07:002017-07-10T09:42:00.166-07:00Hey Ninja, the short videos are excellent, a great...Hey Ninja, the short videos are excellent, a great snapshot of the trail. Wish I'd taken more video on the AT. Loving reading about your adventures, makes me seriously think about the PCT. Stay safe and happy trails!<br />Button x Buttonhttp://www.maybe-tomorrow.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-86411387296376111262017-07-10T09:04:06.798-07:002017-07-10T09:04:06.798-07:00I vote for the videos as well. They generate a m...I vote for the videos as well. They generate a much more complete 'picture' of your experience. Take care.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610118886362228332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-10953739986310520062017-07-09T13:41:05.305-07:002017-07-09T13:41:05.305-07:00Welcome to Tuolumne County—you're making great...Welcome to Tuolumne County—you're making great time! And I see that when you were down near Mammoth Mountain you got to visit Devil's Postpile :-) Are you still heading down to Bridgeport?<br /><br />Here's another vote for videos! The photos are wonderful, but it's nice to have video for a whole 'nother dimension.<br /><br />Cheers! Debrawhere4arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078036892742666885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-16963419167401212022017-07-09T05:54:37.909-07:002017-07-09T05:54:37.909-07:00The photos are great but I'm loving the videos...The photos are great but I'm loving the videos, too! As long as you have the energy and battery life to continue to post a few videos along with photos, I vote for that! I'm glad you kept your snow gear with you for a little longer...<br />Love, MomJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00308695728389894723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-24862082194881104142017-07-03T11:36:25.471-07:002017-07-03T11:36:25.471-07:00LOL, I would have to agree with you there!! Wow-- ...LOL, I would have to agree with you there!! Wow-- well, to tell you some of the guesses, this is what our employees wrote down on a big flip chart next to the picture:<br /><br />baby elephant, cow, his face, pine cone, bark of a really old tree, top of a fire ant hill, leather, dirty arm, tip of a dog's nose, elephant, pig's ear, big foot's earlobe, dust-devil, old wrinkled skin, cat, sun-scorched face covered in mud, mud-covered finger, vulture, skin, snakeskin, a very tired foot!, snake skin, bottom of his foot!<br /><br />There you have it-- some very creative guesses from your supportive employees! I'm about to post your most recent update from June 30-- awesome videos, by the way! People here are following your journey closely!<br /><br />Wishing you safety, enjoyment, and growth--<br /><br />OFC Communication TeamAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962058170423018680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-52365892189964190712017-06-30T17:56:57.571-07:002017-06-30T17:56:57.571-07:00Oh my goodness! I thought the pictures were incred...Oh my goodness! I thought the pictures were incredible and were conveying a lot about your journey--but the videos! Thanks for adding those; they convey SO much more!<br />Love you, MomJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00308695728389894723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-68463184643367101532017-06-30T13:45:36.402-07:002017-06-30T13:45:36.402-07:00That is my ankle, the dirt seems to have fused wit...That is my ankle, the dirt seems to have fused with the skin nicely!Arlenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16288845760673935484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-90391330734627123082017-06-21T11:44:38.710-07:002017-06-21T11:44:38.710-07:00Hi Arlen! We've got a bunch of guesses now-- c...Hi Arlen! We've got a bunch of guesses now-- can you tell us what the zoomed in picture is of? We'd love to send you a picture of the board that everyone wrote their guesses on! Not sure how to post a picture on here. Anyway, what IS the picture of? <br /><br />-OFC Communication TeamAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962058170423018680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-3553621983982037502017-06-20T06:49:27.334-07:002017-06-20T06:49:27.334-07:00The OFC is playing a game to figure out what that ...The OFC is playing a game to figure out what that picture is of! We'll send you a picture of our guesses!<br /><br />-OFC Communication TeamAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962058170423018680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-85653561917292135222017-06-19T13:26:39.804-07:002017-06-19T13:26:39.804-07:00Hey--that looks like one of my dresses! (I didn...Hey--that looks like one of my dresses! (I didn't know you had decided to carry that as some of your precious ounces. :-) Great shots, as usual, and it's so nice to know you're alive and well. You look relaxed and happy!<br />Love, Mom<br />Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00308695728389894723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-6964828147436904852017-06-15T19:47:58.194-07:002017-06-15T19:47:58.194-07:00It looks like a close up of a pigmented patch of s...It looks like a close up of a pigmented patch of skin??? Fun reading your update! Sooo glad you're hiking as a group- very smart!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522338001811463037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219099895351284841.post-86833765589582842502017-06-13T04:57:00.389-07:002017-06-13T04:57:00.389-07:00Wow--congrats on all your progress. Yikes--about t...Wow--congrats on all your progress. Yikes--about the fire ants! Did you really have only a few hours of fallout from that? (Is that mystery photo of fire-ant damage, or a bruise?) I like the sound of your group sticking closer together through this next stretch. Such an adventure. Be safe, take lots of photos, and have fun.<br />Love, MomJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00308695728389894723noreply@blogger.com