Heading out to Thru the AT in comfort

**kayak karl** · 09-06-2009, 19:22

Saw bill and his dad at full goose shelter last night. Had a good time talking hammocks

have fun in Maine

**Hooch** · 09-06-2009, 19:25

KK, thanks for the update. Good to see that Bill Jr. and Bill Sr. are getting right along. Do you know if they ever got trail names? I don't think they had when I saw Bill Jr. at Trail Daze.

**billslade** · 09-08-2009, 14:11

Hey Hooch -

No official trail names we're just know as "The Bills" on the trail. My Dad has been called "Wild Bill" a few times because of his wild stories.

We're now in Andover, ME. Maine is wonderful but still very hard hiking. I'm enjoying this journey so much I'm stretching out the last few weeks. Last night we hammocked right next to a small creek, it was so nice. Dad would never go back to the ground now.

Moving north... Slowly...

**Hooch** · 09-08-2009, 14:21

Originally Posted by billslade

Hey Hooch -

No official trail names we're just know as "The Bills" on the trail. My Dad has been called "Wild Bill" a few times because of his wild stories.

We're now in Andover, ME. Maine is wonderful but still very hard hiking. I'm enjoying this journey so much I'm stretching out the last few weeks. Last night we hammocked right next to a small creek, it was so nice. Dad would never go back to the ground now.

Moving north... Slowly...

Way cool! I'm totally envious! Hope you guys can maybe make the MAHHA hang in November after you "get back to civilization". Make sure to get a great summit shot at Mighty K for those of us who have been following you!

**ikemouser** · 09-13-2009, 14:53

Awesome times "bills", Keep it up, will be watching your progress from kentucky!

**slowhike** · 09-13-2009, 20:07

Originally Posted by billslade

We're now in Andover, ME. Maine is wonderful but still very hard hiking. I'm enjoying this journey so much I'm stretching out the last few weeks. Last night we hammocked right next to a small creek, it was so nice. Dad would never go back to the ground now.

Moving north... Slowly...

That's awesome to hear Bill & Bill!!! Very glad that you both discovered the hammock before heading out!
Looking forward to hearing a few highlights from your journey.

**LyttleBryan** · 10-06-2009, 08:18

Originally Posted by Cannibal

Welcome to my Hell!

you and me both. I can see the Smoke rising from the Smokies here.

**kayak karl** · 10-19-2009, 06:53

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=55083

**ltruelove** · 10-19-2009, 07:35

congrats bills!!!! way to go!!

**Hooch** · 10-19-2009, 08:57

My heartfelt congratulations to The Bills! Way to go, guys. I hope you enjoyed the trip of a lifetime and continue o enjoy each other's company for many more years to come.