August 6, 2018 J.D. finally had cell coverage! We haven’t been able to talk much the last week. He called me this morning and told me some interesting stories: I just summitted Saddleback Mountain, a beautiful place. One of three Saddleback peaks. The Horn, the tallest, and Saddleback Junior. There are two more mountain systems
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Sorry. THIS is NOT the ordinary: Tempe resident J.D. Shaeffer, will complete the Appalachian National Scenic Trail this summer in only 3 months and 11 days. The A.T. is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, nearly 2,200 miles in length. The trail travels through fourteen states along the crests and valleys of the Appalachian
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Curt had a cool dream while we were camping at the Harold Parker State Park Campground in MASSACHUSETTS. I wonder what it means?! “In the beginning there was a meeting of religions in a auditorium lecture hall. Me and Tori (the new blonde girl from Studio C) were on the top row of the auditorium.
Curt finished his billy cart (gravity racer) yesterday. He wanted to make the whole cart out of stuff we had laying around the house, instead of spending any money. He managed to accomplish that except one speed nut ($1.00 at ACE Hardware). VIDEO OF CURT’s GRAVITY RACER Here are the youtube videos he liked the
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This is Big Lou, Hudson’s wife, who is owner of the Bearded Woods Hostel. It is amazing how understanding and generous people are in trail towns. Many fit into the category of “trail angels,” who have done any of the following for J.D. and countless other hikers: – giving rides into town and back to
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5 Ways to Create an Inviting Home by Linsey Jensen – Invite people over – Be generous – Show interest in others – Be interesting – Don’t stress and ENJOY I LOVE these points made by my cousin Linsey in her blog post. SEE THE WONDERFUL TEXT HERE. Check out their WHOLE site, which is
ROAD TRIP 2018 – 26 states (Focus on New England States) I have been in 49 of the United States. Just missing North Dakota! – camped 10 nights in a row, 13 total – drove 6, 920 miles We have our routine. Setting up, cooking and taking down camp is like our “farm.” Our kids
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J.D. is not only surviving, but flourishing. – Giardia off and on for 2 weeks – THE PITS! Eating every healthy thing he can get his hands on, and rebuilding everyday. Lots of electrolytes and protein. (and sugar 🙂 – Seeing some amazing sights – Record is 41 miles hiked in one day. Taking it
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Dear Clark (Elder Shaeffer), Hi! How are you doing? So! I am FINALLY done with the scrap and photo books! I had lots of extra photos that I have divided among the 5 of you and yours are set aside in a nice photo box in your room. You will enjoy going through the photo
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The Book of Mormon, ladies and gentlemen, is the best book on the planet. A week full of service, study, and teaching The Book of Mormon changes lives, mine included. Aside from teaching the investigators we already have, we had a blast serving our bums off setting up chairs for, playing with and taking care
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J.D. (More commonly know on the trail as “Gigante“) has been having a real adventure these past couple of weeks including sickness, new friends and amazing sights. When J.D. called a few days ago, to tell me that he was exhausted from vomiting and diarrhea, I naturally was concerned. We kept in touch over the
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Frosted Brownies by Lorraine Alldredge, my mom 🙂 1/2 t baking powder 1 1/2 c. flour 10 Tbl. cocoa 1 tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla 4 eggs 2 c. sugar 2 cubes butter or margarine I also like to add chocolate chips sometimes (optional) Cream (this means to mix it until it is creamy –
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Last week after having some 25 mile days and even running on the downhill, J.D. began to feel severe pain above one of his knees. After I did some searching on the web and J.D. spoke to his uncle that is a doctor, it appeared that J.D. may be developing some kind of tendinitis. So
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Anyone can correct me or ignore me or add alarm to this. Feel free. I support all families that have more strict rules than we do. Video games, to me, have seemed like a necessary evil. The draw of them would have pulled my kids away from our home – to their friends houses –
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A Musical Mother: Jenny Oaks Baker Jenny shares many wonderful parenting tips in her latest podcast with LDS Perspectives. CLICK HERE to listen. – Work first, play later. “Sometimes we see the reward from working hard and sometimes we don’t and that is okay. Sometimes we get paid for hard work (there is nothing wrong
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J.D. Shaeffer has made it to North Carolina! Yesterday he hiked 25 miles. He has rolled his ankle twice but has jumped up. He is feeling great! Today is the beginning of day 8 on the Appalachian Trail. J.D. has decided to run when he can. Let me tell you why: After reaching a highway
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There continues to be a mouse problem in every shelter, so J.D. chooses to set up a tent every night lately. J.D. hiked this many miles: 10 the first day, 13 the next, then 15 18 and 20 yesterday. He is at mile marker 70. He will cross into North Carolina sometime today near mile
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“I started the Appalachian Trail on Friday. It goes from Georgia to Maine. It’s absolutely amazing!! I’m tremendously grateful to God for the blessed life I lead. Thanks so much for all your kindness and support! Enjoy your summers and be sure to keep in touch!” (JD Shaeffer, Facebook.com) J.D. is still “pinching himself” because
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How can I help you understand how I feel? I am special! I think about it every day, many times every day. I am special and nobody knows it. If I am so special there should be something to show for it, but there isn’t, so maybe I am not doing what I am suppose
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Neato Frito Cheeto Dorito Burritos By Adam, Curt, and J.D. Shaeffer CLICK THE BURRITO to see the VIDEO. Ingredients: Various bags of Fritos (original flavor) Various bags of Doritos (nacho cheese flavor) Various bags of Cheetos (original flavor) Large flour tortillas (Trader Joe’s are the yummiest) Lots of different salsas Refried beans Sour cream Lettuce
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