Two weeks to go till we begin the second journey on the AT, now 9 years since the last successful saga. Starting to accrue a few new items including a tent that weighs just 1.3lbs. Food shopping at Sam's yesterday, some to go with me,some to mail to Fontana Dam,some for the bump box. Have reservations made at Hiker Hostel in Dalonega, Ga., the same hostel run by Josh and Leigh Saint where we started our jouney. Excitement is mounting. Although Sean won't be able to hike with me this time, I know he and my entire family are there in spirit and have greatly encouraged my efforts to make this second trip a reality. In any case, ill have Wilson and 2500 of my closest hiking friends as companions.