Red Bull is Home

   Red Bull came home on Wednesday, August 17th.  He took the following day to do laundry and get settled.  He also purchased a mini drone, and practiced flying it around.  He had a Nerf battle with his two youngest sisters as well.

   On Friday, August 19th Red Bull went to his previous place of employment to see if they could use assistance.  They asked if he could work that afternoon/evening, and he agreed.  He worked the following afternoon/evening as well.  They have switched uniforms since he left in the spring; and they do not have a new uniform for him, so he wore his old uniform.

   It appears he is serious about not returning to finish the trail anytime soon.  He has spoken with Rd Brd and Cntr.  They are both disappointed he did not make it to the end, but understand.  Rd Brd continues Northbound with Cwby, while Cntr and Sqtch jumped to Maine, and are now heading Southbound.

   If Red Bull  completes the remaining miles within 12 months of when he began, it is still considered a "thru" hike.  If he completes it after that, it is considered a "section" hike.  Either way he would then be part of the "2,000 miler" group, and recognized as having completed the entire Appalachian Trail.  Red  Bull has hiked 1,194.8 miles of the Appalachian Trail, and an additional 8.8 miles of an approach trail to Springer Mountain in Georgia.  Way to go Red Bull!  He has an additional 994.3 miles to complete, including the 228.6 mile section from Pensylvania to New York he jumped to catch his group when he returned from his sister's wedding.

   He has expressed an interest in taking his old scout troop to explore sections of the trail, he has some favorite spots he would like to share.  He has requested to have the evenings off when the scouts meet, so he can volunteer.

   The hiking shoes are not put away, he actually went for a run wearing them last night!  Yes... a RUN!  :)

  Thank you for following Red Bull on this adventure.  It has changed his life, and ours as well.
If he decides to finish the trail, we will continue this blog.

   Happy Trails!