[pct-l] Unfit to be a father

[giniajim]

That's probably about right.  Matches the general population.  These 9% keep sending email, someone is going to set up a "self-righteous, vitriolic idiots" data base.  Any volunteers! :)

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: kcristler 
  To: dnlcyclone at aol.com ; pct-l at backcountry.net 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:27 PM
  Subject: Re: [pct-l] Unfit to be a father


  91% of the people were incredibibly supportive and the other 9% were 
  self-righteous, vitriolic idiots... ?
                     kmc
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: <dnlcyclone at aol.com>
  To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
  Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:49 PM
  Subject: Re: [pct-l] Unfit to be a father


  >
  > I just want to thank all for their two cents.  I would also like to report 
  > that I received in a ratio of nearly 10:1, personal emails that were 
  > incredibly supportive over the self-righteous indignation filled vitriol 
  > from those "who know what they're talking about."  If we have to change 
  > plans, we change plans.  We do, actually, have plans and back-up plans. 
  > It's what you do when you're a parent or a thru-hiker.  I appreciate all 
  > advise, but please know that I am a very experienced hiker.  Being that 
  > nobody's really done this before, I'm kind of failing to realize where all 
  > the negativity comes from.  We're not going to be rebels without a cause, 
  > hell-bent for the border, without regard for our child's health and 
  > well-being.  Nowhere in any of the negative comments, did I hear support 
  > for wanting to spend that much intensive and personal time with our child. 
  > Again, the ratio was 10:1.  It was also brought to my attention that some 
  > of the advise came from a trail angel (bles
  > s her heart), who hasn't really hiked the PCT before, so...yeah.  If we 
  > make it a third of the way, great.  If we mix it up, and do an alternate 
  > route, great.  I am the luckiest man in the world.  I get to at least 
  > attempt to spend five solid months with my amazing wife and child in some 
  > of the most beautiful land in the world.  I don't mind advise, but rest 
  > assured that we'll have our bases covered more than anyone out there.  We. 
  > Will. Be. Prepared.  Please do not waste your time writing me negative 
  > emails about how horrible a father I am.  With that said, I love this 
  > forum, and the liberty it gives us all to express our opinions.  I do look 
  > forward to any helpful tidbits of info out there, but if it's not trail 
  > advise, don't say it.  As one guy said, I need a "reality check."  Ok. 
  > Look forward to seeing you all on the PFT (Pacific Fantasy Trail).
  >
  > Cheers, and all the best (genuinely),
  >
  > David and Rachel Liechty
  >
  >
  >
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  >
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