<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:12pt"><div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; RIGHT: auto" class=MsoNormal>Even though I don’t often post to CDT-L, I feel the need to comment<VAR id=yui-ie-cursor></VAR>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>I am a section hiker of the CDT and I have stayed with Keith and Mary twice.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>These are kind and generous people who offered assistance, transportation, and friendship to me.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Knowing that there is someone in Deming who will help hikers is invaluable.</div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>It saddens me that Keith and Mary will no longer offer their home for hikers to stay in.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>But it is good to know that the rest of the services that Keith has provided will still be available.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>At some point in the future, I will return to southern New Mexico to hike the section north of Emory Pass.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>At that time, I look forward to going to Deming, to treat Keith to a meal at his favorite Mexican restaurant, and to enjoy his company and friendship once again.</div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>-- Moondancer</div>
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