The Ladies Have Gone Solo

Lulu and Overland have been my hiking companions since I did the Colorado Trail in 2021, posing for pictures and hamming it up along the way. They have been with me as I crossed over the Rockies on that trail, the Ozark Highlands Trail (2022), Ireland and Europe (2024), and most of the Appalachian Trail (2023 and 2025), and even several training hikes. Unfortunately, they have now struck out on their own. When I got back to the RV the other day I discovered there was a hole in my pocket and they had made their escape, along with my compass. I guess I should have gotten suspicious when they started asking me about how the use the compass. But, the real sign I missed is how they stopped calling me Uncle Chris and started calling me Uncle Stinky, and then just "Stinky". Should've been a warning.

Well, they're seasoned hikers now and should be fine. And, they have my compass. Happy trails, ladies. It was a lot of fun.

*Sniff *Sniff *Tear in the eyes 

Stopping for a snack on the trail

One of many times they hammed it up for Elliotte and Marlo

Enjoying a view during happier times.


Last known picture. If anyone sees them, ask them to contact me to let me know how their doing.



 

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