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Thanks for the positve feedback, Mike. I don't know if it was quite epic. Epic crazy, for sure. But that's what travleing with my parents is like!

Thanks for the green thing. As long as crazy stuff happens around me, I'll do my best to keep you laughing!

Thanks for the kind words, Michael and Sabrina. Saw some of the pics of your special day and was thinking of you two as chaos swirled around me on my excellent adventure. Hope to see you both (and terra, too) when the opportunity arises.

Thanks for the positive feedback. I'll surely post for my finish (which may be as early as next wekend). Hope to see you there, or on any other trail where the opportunity arises.

OK, OK, I'm a hiker. You of all people should understand "artistic license"! Thanks for the green thing. Thinking of you and hope to see/hike with you soon.

Beautiful pics, Kevin. God bless you for giving of yourself at this tough time to make for a special experience for friends.

Yes, with that great second act aria, "Va male la cinghe" .

Thanks, Folks. This one was a hoot to write. Sometimes they just write themselves. Thanks, Una Dogger. My Dad says the guy was on via Nationale up on the Quirnale Hill in Rome. Good luck;) BTW, my weekend WAS fantastic. I bet yours was better. Best wishes to you and Michael J! I say...

Act III and Epilogue Act III Scene I On the Caps Ridge Trail DIANA: I’m so sorry you’re not going to get to do Carrigain today. I know you were looking forward to finishing today with the kids and our friends here. AMANTIO: Don’t sweat it. This is going to be great! Carrigain will wait for...

Act II Act II Scene I Above the Notch Motel Saturday morning 8:00 a.m. Amantio, Diana, and Jimmy surround the Subaru Baba enters BABA: Good morning all. Hi, Doc. When are we going? AMANTIO: There’s been a little SANFU Dad. The Subaru pooped the bed on the way in last night. We’re trying...

"How to Not Climb Carrigain" or "A Glorious Fiasco" “How Not to Climb Carrigain” or “A Glorious Fiasco” A Comedy in Three Acts Dramatis Personae: AMANTIO, an amateur climber, and DIANA, his wife, also a climber. BOOTS BOLTON, a chum from college days, and DR. JIMMY, her husband and a dental...

Stay tuned, Puck. All will be revealed in the morning.;)

I plan on completing my 48 on Carrigan on Saturday, September 25, weather permitting. (I have no intention of slogging up in the rain. Limited views, cold, and winds below 50 mph, however, will not deter). I will be joined by the lovely Mrs. Amantio, and perhaps two of my three daughters...

A random weekend trip to Camden and a climb up Megunticook three years ago began my hiking jag. I remember limited views and intermittent rain from our climb. Mostly, though, I remember that that little mountain pretty much kicked my out of shape butt, and convinced me that further neglect of...

Thanks for the green thing, Mark. Hope to cross paths with you soon.

Thanks for the green thing, vegematic. Do you have some sort of Unknown Pond fixation?

Yes, Mirabela, after a period of reluctantly employing poles, Mrs. Amantio has become a much more consistent user, and I think this has also been a big help. An update: Yesterday we tackled Moosilauke via the Glencliff Trail. Despite a tender hamstring, Mrs. A gleefully "trail ran" the final...

I'm dizzy just thinking about it.

As I close in on my first round of the New Hampshire 48, I peruse my climbing journal to review my hikes and to reflect upon my various hiking companions. It turns out I’ve done over one-third of my hikes solo, mostly on day trips from Plymouth, Mass. Although I’ve cajoled and entreated...

Very nice making your aquaintance on the way off the Kilkenney as well. BTW, nice pig!