21 April 2014 (Day 49) – I’m currently in Daleville, VA for the usual resupply, laundry, shower, real bed, and warm meals. The weather has been fantastic and the forecast calls for more of the same. My mileage has been increasing as the terrain gets flatter and my legs get stronger.
Current Location: Daleville, VA
Map Location:
http://goo.gl/maps/UtOHE
Miles Hiked: 724.0
Miles Remaining: 1461.3
Tom's 2014 Appalachian Trail Hike 
Looking great! It is truly enjoying to read your updates and hear about the experiences along the way. Safe travels one step at a time!
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The beard is looking healthy. Looking forward to seeing the finished product at the end of the hike.
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Needs a trim but I’m resisting. The neck beard needs to go!
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Meet you at Washington Monument State Park in Maryland. Let me know an ETA when you get closer. You are the MAN.
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Tomorrow afternoon for dinner? About 1600? Let me know if that works for you. Terry Windmiller may join us also.
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From Scott F by the way,
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Got it, Scott. Remind me when I’m closer and we will connect. Bring food!
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Tommy, you are inspirational! Keep it up! Looking forward to reunion. A couple of questions: 1) How is your body changing? You’ve posted a lot on your feet, but how about your upper and lower body. I don’t see you posting about any trips to the gym! 2) How are you staying so well connected? Anything special you are doing for charging your equipment and connecting to internet? 3) How are you getting these awesome pictures of you? Other hikers taking them or do you have a camera crew with you :-)?
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Kurty, body is in sad shape. Legs are strong but upper body is losing mass. I’ve lost over 20 pounds and it had to come from somewhere. I’ve got some bruises and rubs from the pack, but not too bad.
I’m using wifi whenever I can. Restaurants, stores, hotels, wherever. I rarely have good connectivity on the trail through my cell, so that’s why the updates come in spurts.
There’s usually someone around to take a pic. If not, I have a mini tripod I can strap to a tree, rock, etc.
Are you for sure coming to reunion? It would be great to see you there! I’m looking forward to a break from the trail and catching up with you.
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Hi Tom: Just saw the promotion for your blog on the Worcester Academy Alumni News. So glad they promoted this and to know you are doing this. I will look forward to following your progress all the way to Maine. Travel safe.
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Thanks Peter! Hope you are doing well.
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