A Big Thank-you

“so many of you have been so kind to me and Bill that i just wanted a big thankyou to go out to all of you. the other day i reveived a tent, a kelty vortex2 in the mail that several of you put in together and bought for us for our big trip. I dont even begin to know how to tell you thank you for that. our 9 lb'er was not going to be able to go and this is absoulutly great. I have gotten pots and pans,and aluminum can stoves , a capaline shirt and countless advise for all of you.
Bill and I are going through some really tough times right now with our 2 sons and its really nice to have friends that know us and care about us like all of you all. Our plans have changed a little due to our boys but nothing we cant overcome. we are leaveing for Maine the end of July and will winter hike most of the trail.( Bill and I really like winter hiking anyway,and financially it is better for us too) but Bill and I just want you all to know how much we appreaciate all of you and all the different things everyone has done for us. We hope to see some of you on a few trips since were not leaveing for awhile but no promises yet as we have to build the new temporary house in the mean time. Because we rented out our house thinking we were leaveing sooner. anyway thank-you all again from the bottom of our hearts Jill and Bill Half_pint_mom and WB”

“What ever your plans MOM, We're with you. You can't help some things. Now get yourselves up to Maine and COME ON DOWN!”

“Hey mom,my wife and I have raised four kids to adulthood;it is never easy. Hang in there and have a great hike.”