[at-l] NN sighting

[Pat]

Hey I live about 20 miles from the NCT in Ohio, actually on the Pa  Ohio 
line. Where at is he? I usually do 10 - 15 mile hikes on it bout 3 - 4 
times a week to keep in shape.
Pat

us wrote:
> Okay,
> So there I was, at the Corner of M82 and Elm Ave. I was on my way to the 
> dump (well okay, the Croton township transfer station). As I drove onto 
> Elm, I noticed and older bearded gentleman with a backpack and hiking 
> poles waiting to cross M82.  I continued north on Elm toward the 
> transfer station. As I was driving north a thought stuck me....  Hmmm 
> you know, I heard something about Nimblewill Nomad hiking the NCT, I 
> wonder.......  I hurried to complete my task and drove back toward 
> home.  As I crossed M82 I could see a hiker about 3/4 of a mile up the 
> road.  I drove on past my house and caught up to him just as he was 
> turning the corner.  I pulled up alongside him and he waved and said 
> hello.  I said "are you hiking the NCT?" A huge grin literally exploded 
> onto his face and he said (with genuine surprise) "why would you say 
> that?"  Then I said are you Nimblewill Nomad?  Again with the huge grin, 
> this time he just handed me his card.  Long story short, I pulled my 
> truck over and we chatted for about fifteen minutes before I let him 
> continue on his Odyssey.  I must say, he is one of the most upbeat and 
> engaging people I've ever met.  We chatted, he took my picture, I took 
> his.  Suddenly I want to call in for the next week and hike along side 
> him......
>
> Pat Loomis
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