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It's over.

5/13/2014

9 Comments

 
Tim writing now - why is this? - because it's my body that has now caused us to terminate this hike.  At the Cajon Pass, in the hotel after 30 hours, dehydration snuck up on me, and Gerri had to call an ambulance to take me 20 miles to a hospital.  After 18 hours and 6 bags of IV fluid, with a UTI, we took a cab back to the hotel and stayed 3 more days.  The bigger issue has been my flat feet (and inward turning ankles), and at this point I have gone through two pairs of trailhiker shoes, and am now wearing hiking boots with my orthodics having been mailed to me from Ohio.  With 5 days rest on the feet and hopefully better footwear for me, we were hoping for the best.  I'd been taking 600 mg Ibuprofen to get through the last half of the hiking days for this whole adventure.  We left Cajon Pass back onto the trail on Saturday (10 May) and after 5 miles, feet pain is already bad.  We both knew over the last 100 miles of trail that my feet weren't progressing towards healthiness, but we still hoped for the best.  So at Mile 357 we ate lunch and concluded that my feet will not be able to carry me another 2300 miles without continued misery, and make the 20 mile days eventually required to complete this trip as a through-hike.  Gerri could have continued and built to those 20 mile days to succeed - she won't continue alone.  So we are done and left to ponder what could have been.  The next of our adventures may be just as crazy, but not as brutal on my feet.  As for Gerri's PCT dream, not sure anything could replace it.  Thanks for following us.
9 Comments
Al Welle
5/14/2014 03:01:32 am

Sorry guys...what a man Tim to put up with that kind of pain!! That's why Gerri married you. 357 miles completed amazes me! Our prayers are with you both.
Ancient Al

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Susan
5/14/2014 11:20:34 pm

I'm so sorry to hear about this. I hope you feel better Tim. Glad to hear you are ok.

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T.Mack Meechigan
5/17/2014 01:21:53 am

Manfred von Richthofen (The Red Baron) alleged last words upon being shot down and found in his plane plane were "Kaput". You can put a check in the box on this bucket list line item...you just can't put a line through it.

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Olivia
5/17/2014 01:31:38 am

Tim, you two don't have to ponder anything. What speaks volumes to me and I'm sure everyone else that knows you two, is that this was Gerri's dream in which you made yours also because of the love that you have for her. You probably knew a little in the back of your mind that this may be an issue for you because of your flat feet but you carried on with the journey anyway because you didn't want to ruined the dream. To me, you have a big heart and your priority is always to please the love of your life which in itself is just wonderful. Of course she could but she's not going to finish the trail alone because her priority is you, the love of her life!!! My hope is to one day, land me a "Tim" :-). Awesome effort from you both!! almost 400 miles walking, thats beast mode!! Relax, take care of yourself and I look forward to the next crazy adventure you two decide to experiment. I'm proud of you both, you are honorary soldiers! Hoah!!! Army strong!!

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linda link
5/17/2014 01:33:27 am

Tim and Gerri,
What an amazing memorable journey you accomplished as a couple!
Tim glad to hear you are doing well.
Take care of yourselves and let the wind blow you on the next bucket list adventure.

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Dirt USMVMC
5/20/2014 10:40:40 pm

Amazing that you two hiked that far. That is QUITE the accomplishment in its own right. Take care of yourselves (as I know you will) and I look forward to seeing you both again whenever that may be. Love you Both

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Double Tap
10/9/2014 04:19:02 am

Hey Guys! It was great to meet you on the trail and the night at Silverwood Lake on the concrete picnic table was a highlight! Don't be too hard on yourself for not making it to Canada. This was my 2nd attempt on the PCT, I didn't make it the first time. Take Care! Double Tap (aka Matt)

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Gerri Kail
10/10/2014 01:28:20 pm

Hi Double Tap. From your comments, I assume you made it to Canada. Congratulations. I haven't given up on the trail. Hopefully I will be making a second attempt this summer. We definitely enjoyed our time with you on the trail. --Gerri

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Steu link
9/4/2016 08:59:23 am

Great to meet you on the trail yesterday. You made my day in so many ways. May your trip be fun and filled with delights and surprises ... including no snow till your trip ends. Steu

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