[at-l] Maintainerous question...

[Slyatpct at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/17/2007 7:57:20 AM Eastern Standard Time,  
jhedrick at erols.com writes:

If the  log is on the ground it may be acting as a check dam or waterbar and  
thereby preventing erosion.  That might be one reason the maintainer  decided 
to leave it in place and notch the log to make it easier for  hikers to step 
over.


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They also makes good places to retie your shoes!  
 
Sly