Check put this little podcast from our first night back out on the Appalachian Trail. It stormed like all get-out, but we stayed dry and snug in our homemade tarptent. I'm finding muscles I haven't used in years, but we're having a blast this week.

Take care,
-Johnny Swank

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Jess and I have been running around town tonight putting up signs for the cleanup. See y'all in the morning!

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Just wanted to extend our holiday greetings from here at Source to Sea Central. Jess and I hope everyone is safe and enjoying the festivities, and we look forward to ringing in the New Year (and my 40th birthday :O ) next week.

2009 seemed like it would never end, but 2010 looks to have some neat things in store. We've played with putting down roots for good here in Raleigh NC, but are also considering a move to either the mountains or coast if the right situation comes up. For that matter, we've semi- seriously considered buying and living on a sailboat, so if you know anyone that's gone down that path, I'm all ears.

For now though, it's time for bed. I hope Santa remembers how to find my parent's house!

Take care,

-John

Just arrived in New Bern, NC about 15 minutes ago. 200 miles. 9 days. Man, what a cool river!

 Full trip report in a few days. My thanks go out to all the sponsors, the Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation, and lovely and benevolent wife Jessica for all the help with this trip. You guys rock.

 Take care,

 -John Pugh

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Long day. 27 miles. Listening to the barred owls now. I'm about to fall asleep writing this little note, so this'll do it for now.

 Take care,

 -John

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Windy today, and a little frustating making time to be honest. Just 14 miles into Kinston, then ran errands and piddled for a few hours. 150 down, 50 to go. I'd love to have another month or two out here though.

 Take care,
-John

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