Goat Roper

I am a 78-year-old recently widowed after 57 years of marriage. We have 3 children, 7 Grandkids, and 4 Great Grandkids. I have wanted to hike the AT since experiencing the mountains while in the Navy in Charleston, SC. I have been canoeing the BWCA nearly yearly since the early '60s. I am looking forward to spending some alone time on the trail, at the same time I am looking forward to meeting new friends and experiencing all the trail has to offer.

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North Carolina tomorrow?

North Carolina tomorrow?

  I leave Georgia in 10 miles My first almost 70 miles on the Trail have been harder than expected at times.  Maybe I shouldn't be surprised

Mar 18, 2022 : Goat Roper
Learning and Listening to the Trail

Learning and Listening to the Trail

50 Miles on the Trail I have passed two milestones on the trail,  all the shoes in the tree at Neel Gap and 50 miles at Blue Mountain shelter.  The

Mar 16, 2022 : Goat Roper
Love from the Trail

Love from the Trail

Mar 14, 2022 : Goat Roper
Holed Up in Dahlonega

Holed Up in Dahlonega

Friends I have become convinced that I have the best family and friends in the world.   Even though everyone encourages me to keep on going through

Mar 12, 2022 : Goat Roper
The Journey Begins

The Journey Begins

Oh the places you'll go! Two friends (certified enablers) Mike, Hope and I drove straight thru from Longville,  MN to Amicalola Falls GA.  You

Mar 11, 2022 : Goat Roper
Finally go time!

Finally go time!

I have a curling tournament (Bonspiel) today and tomorrow.   A send-off party with my family tomorrow night. Then at 10 minutes before five on Sunday

Mar 4, 2022 : Goat Roper
The Path

The Path

Something is calling me                                   A call when I am still Something is calling me  What does it want   I

Feb 16, 2022 : Goat Roper
Reality for Myself, Family, and Friends

Reality for Myself, Family, and Friends

It has been snowing lately in Georgia Although it has been quite cold in northern Minnesota the last few weeks, I have tried to continue walking

Jan 30, 2022 : Goat Roper
Anticipating the AT

Anticipating the AT

In my last post, I said that I was excited and anxious.  At least some of the anxiety stems from my being an alcoholic.  I have not drunk alcohol for

Jan 20, 2022 : Goat Roper
Excited and Anxious to begin

Excited and Anxious to begin

Shortly after my wife died I began thinking about what my life would be like now that I was alone.  57 years together is a long time.  During her

Jan 16, 2022 : Goat Roper