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Was it self-defense?
A gentleman—a long-time native of Middle Tennessee—related this story about his great grandmother, that took place around 1930 in the mountains of Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau. Background In all likelihood, this story was set in an area without electricity. Electricity would … Continue reading
The Fellowship of Suffering – Aftermath
I decline an offer to wear the tiara, but I accept the cold beverage. Carl brings my car up to the top so I can get my sleeping bag out. Richard finishes, and then Frank, and we sit for a … Continue reading
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The Fellowship of Suffering – The Race: Day 5
The conversation weaved around about as much as we did as we walked along the side of the road. We were sleepy, but the shoulder of the road was wide, so we managed okay. We entered Lewisburg about the same … Continue reading
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The Fellowship of Suffering – The Race: Day 4
When we finally reach Hampshire, I am no longer sure I can continue. I think about borrowing the couch inside the Men’s Club, but there is a huge padlock on the door. John and I stretch out on the benches … Continue reading
The Fellowship of Suffering – The Race: Day 3
We cannot find a restaurant open for breakfast in Linden, so we take our chances at the grocery store. We are pleasantly surprised to find that the grocery has a full-breakfast menu in its deli, so I order up some … Continue reading
The Fellowship of Suffering – The Race: Day 2
Day 2 We stop at Clarksburg (mile 77) where there is no chocolate milk, a situation I will encounter often this year, and head towards Parker’s Crossroad. The McD’s there is packed! It’s just John and me now. We check … Continue reading
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The Fellowship of Suffering – The Race: Day 1
Day 1 I spend the ferry ride taking pics, meeting new runners, and chatting with friends I met last year. I am so much more relaxed, so much less introspective. The air is cool, and it’s triggering my bladder, but … Continue reading
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The Fellowship of Suffering – Introduction and Prelude
A Mind Running Amok Last Annual Vol State Road Race – Tuesday, July 22, 2014 Jeff’s Introduction In a recent blog you learned about the Last Annual Vol State Road Race. The race has been completed, and the racers are … Continue reading
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“Honey, what shall we do this week?” “How about walking 300 miles across Tennessee!”
Okay, here’s the deal. You park your car near beautiful Sand Mountain, Georgia and board a free bus for a 314-mile ride along some of Tennessee’s most scenic roads. At the end of the ride, you get off the bus … Continue reading
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Bonnaroo Camping — Pelham, Tennessee
Camping for Bonnaroo—the Blue Moon Campground is located on Rt 41 in Pelham, Tennessee, just 12 miles south of the entrance to Bonnaroo. The Blue Moon Campground at Harry and Ollie’s is a quiet campground with 12 sites with water … Continue reading
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