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Michael called yesterday. He and Wiffleball had planned to do a 24 mile day. Instead they only did 13 miles due to Wiffle waking up with the "hiker virus". The virus is affecting most all hikers in the area. Branden had it, Peeper had it, Hawk had it and now Wiffle. Michael feels sure he and Gumpy will end up with it also. Hard to avoid out on the trail. It usually lasts 24 hours and the symptoms are vomiting, diarrhea, sweats, fever; all the bad things a virus can do for you. Rest is about the only remedy. If they can sleep for several hours they seem to bounce back rather quickly. I don't see how they can still hike 10-15 miles feeling so badly. Of course they don't have much choice because they have to get off the trail and into a town in order to get the needed sleep for their recovery. Michael and Wiffle were going into Rangely, Maine to rest. I read on Gumpy's trail journal that Blues Clues also contracted the virus yesterday. He stayed at the Pine Ellis Hostel to rest. Michael called today and said Wiffle is much better. They were moving along. The rest of the crew is now quite a bit ahead. I'm glad Michael stayed with Wiffle. Remember, Wiffle drove Michael home from New York for Mom's funeral. Sheila
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Ham Glas(Dutch Tape - AT )
9/28/2012 11:44:33 pm
Hi I met Wiffle BAll in 2010 and met him agaian in Wentworth, NH this summer 2012. I happened upon this site and saw his name mentioned. He was our trail angel in 2010. He gave me his blog spot address, but his writing is so poor that I cant make it out. If possible could you give him both of the email addresses above. Thanks so much. I must of met your husband in Wentworth also this summer. I dropped off goodies - homemade cookies and some drinks. thanks again so much
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Kentucky Heartwood
9/29/2012 07:55:07 am
Ham, would you email your email address for Shelia to kentuckyheartwood@gmail.com. It isn't showing up on your comment. I will send it to Shelia. Thanks!
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Many of these posts are by Shelia Campbell, Michael's wife <3
Michael CampbellBath County, Kentucky resident, Michael Campbell, is hiking the entire Appalachian Trail to raise funds for the not-for-profit group dedicated to protecting Kentucky’s native forests, Kentucky Heartwood. Michael, a long-time member of Kentucky Heartwood, began his hike on March 22 at Springer Mountain, Georgia. By the first of September, after covering 2,181 miles of trail by foot, Michael will reach Katadhin Mountain in Maine and complete the entire trail. Archives
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