Comments on: 2016: The theme was “Change”

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 13:58:17 +0000

In reply to Father Time. If you notice the time stamps, it is during work,hours. It is the equivalent of a smoke break, ;)

By: Father Time

Father Time — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 06:02:25 +0000

Your time bank would expand greatly if you quit moderating boring forums where history repeats itself weekly. Read and enjoy them when you have time to waste. Take your time back Paul.

By: Jeremy Werlin

Jeremy Werlin — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 20:20:16 +0000

Any of us that have lost pets (family members) understand, bro. Peace and cheers for a life well lived.

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 16:18:54 +0000

In reply to Isabelle. Isabelle, thank you for the kind words. So sorry to hear about your loss.

By: Isabelle

Isabelle — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 23:46:01 +0000

I am loving reading this recap. You are inspiring me to look at my own year… I am so sorry for the loss of Charlie. I lost two of my beloved pets this year. My horse Socrate (had been with me for 25 years) and my pet rabbit Tucker (6 years)… Our lives are changed forever…

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 21:15:29 +0000

In reply to Ingrid.

Thanks for the kind words Ingrid. I saw POD and Disco this past fall at their new home in Salida. It was great to see them! I need to see them again this winter. d-low and I see each other pretty often.

So sorry to hear about your dogs. 🙁 It is amazing how much pets work their way into our lives. And leave a bit of hole when they are gone.

I hope you continue to get “on the trail!”

By: Ingrid

Ingrid — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 06:46:27 +0000

Oh Mags – the Trail Show just isn’t the same without you. Change isn’t always easy, but it’s inevitable. Sorry to hear things have been rough, and especially sorry to hear about the loss of your little guinea pig. My own plans for hiking the Northville-Placid Trail last summer had to be put on hiatus because I couldn’t leave my two elderly dogs, who both died in August. (Shit. I still get all weepy just typing that). I’m another who’s been appreciating your blog, as well as TrailGroove – even though my recent adventures have been limited to day hiking. Twenty-two overnights? That’s pretty damn good for a guy with a day job! Thanks for continuing to provide a little inspiration for me to “get on the trail”. Happy New Year!

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 17:33:35 +0000

In reply to Buddy Sessoms. Thanks Buddy! Sounds awesome for the JMT and the Long Trail. I truly loved my time on the LT. Have a great set of hikes.

By: Buddy Sessoms

Buddy Sessoms — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 17:31:48 +0000

Have thoroughly enjoyed your writing both on this blog and through TrailGroove. TrailGroove is frankly the best outdoor source available today. If things go according to plan, 2017 will be my year to accomplish the JMT and Long Trail. Will hopefully be the start of my ‘Middle Aged Triple Crown’; appreciate you getting me and my family of four on the trail.