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IAT Thru Hike

John Bauer and Bill Rhodes - 2006 Ice Age Trail Thru Hike Journal

2006-07-11 / Tuesday

10:00 AM Status – He’s back on the trail, then delayed by the police

Hi Friends of the IAT; 

Like he said he would, John is back on the trail.  He started hiking again at 8:30 am.  He didn’t answer when I called at 10:00 AM, I was a little concerned.  I finally got thru to him at 10:45 AM, he was on Bestul Road which is in Waupaca County between Map 64e and Map 66e.  Apparently, he had been pulled over by the police for speeding, ooops I mean the police wanted to see what he was up to, a man walking down the road with a backpack.  John had a nice talk with the officer, telling him that he was thru hiking the IAT.   The officer didn’t seem to believe him but eventually let John be on his way.  John seemed a little annoyed by the ordeal.   Anyway, he’s back on the trail. 

The last couple of days should have been restful for John but he seemed a little overwhelmed with things he had to do – personal business; spending some time with the female persuasion; going thru packages he received in the mail; replacing gear; getting new gear; to trying to get pics and log entries e-mailed for the web site.   I guess he was just overwhelmed a bit by civilization. 

This morning between John, Debbie Krogwold, and myself we were playing telephone tag to see if we could get John access to a computer at the Waupaca County Courthouse so that he could send his pics and log entries to be posted to the web site for you all to see and read about.   We know you need your daily dose of adventure to help you all make it thru the workweek and we are more than obliged to help you all out.   Thanks Debbie for picking John up, getting him to the courthouse and letting him use a computer.  You are appreciated big time! 

When I called John at 12:15 PM he was on Erickson Road very near the Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment (Map 64e), which is his destination for the day.  He will be spending the night with Debbie’s family, Debbie told me that she has a hearty supper planned followed by chocolate cake and ice cream for dessert.  Now eat your hearts out!  Wayne will be picking up John tonight and dropping him off in the morning.  Thanks much Wayne! 

Happy Trails!