Howdy Y'all!
So it looks like the San Jose Mercury has picked up the story now! Which is totally exciting because I was also (in a round about way) on the cover of the San Francisco Chronicle today. I say that it is "a round about way" because the story is actually about a recent dig that I was associated with. I was part of the initial team representing Santa Clara University working under Dr. Timothy King at the Castroville Mammoth Dig. So that is three papers in one week! Not too shabby.
Also, in the wake of the Los Gatos Weekly and Mercury articles I am receiving an amazing response from people. It is such a good feeling to see that Jessie's story and my promise are touching so many peoples lives. It would make Jess smile to see how this whole thing is progressing. I even received a donation all the way from Brooklyn NY! I don't even know any one in Brooklyn!
Things are really rolling now!
Also I have decided to delay my departure officially until May first to allow for some melt time. I have also received similar advice from a few people who have hiked the PCT before.
Until next time,
-Cody
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Updates!
Hey Y'all,
The clock is ticking! According to the countdown as of now I have eighteen days left. However that may change... Due to the recent storms and the subsequent snow pack that they have left in the Sierra (allegedly the most snow the Truckee-Tahoe area has seen in 50 years) I am considering delaying my departure by two weeks to allow for some extra "melt time" before I expect to reach that area in late June. This extra time is also needed to give my coffers a chance to fill up a bit as well. So the departure date may actually be moved to Sunday May First: May Day. Which is traditionally considered a good day to begin new endeavors.
Website Updates: Check back soon for new the new V-Blog page on the website where videos and journal entries will be posted, and also check back soon for the launch of the "Where's Cody?" map.
In other news: I was in The News. The Los Gatos Weekly just ran a story about my hike, and I am very excited for the help it will give me in getting the word out.
Gear Updates: My gear list is almost complete. I just purchased the MSR Whisperlite backpacking stove and I hope that it lives up to and surpasses the expectations I have for it. Still left on the list is my Tent, water purifier, and hiking poles. I already have them picked out- I just need to purchase now.
Personal Stuffs: The band (The Ghost Of Wrights) is scrambling to finish our second EP and get it released before my departure. The guys will continue playing shows without me, but will be sans dulcimer for five months. You can check out out album blog and show updates at our website www.theghostofwrights.com
Lastly for this update I want to give a special specific shout out to my wonderful girlfriend Alison who has been supportive enough of my seeming insanity to let me go for five months. I love you Alison! Go buy stuff from her at the Borders Fixture Sale.
Until next time,
-Cody
The clock is ticking! According to the countdown as of now I have eighteen days left. However that may change... Due to the recent storms and the subsequent snow pack that they have left in the Sierra (allegedly the most snow the Truckee-Tahoe area has seen in 50 years) I am considering delaying my departure by two weeks to allow for some extra "melt time" before I expect to reach that area in late June. This extra time is also needed to give my coffers a chance to fill up a bit as well. So the departure date may actually be moved to Sunday May First: May Day. Which is traditionally considered a good day to begin new endeavors.
Website Updates: Check back soon for new the new V-Blog page on the website where videos and journal entries will be posted, and also check back soon for the launch of the "Where's Cody?" map.
In other news: I was in The News. The Los Gatos Weekly just ran a story about my hike, and I am very excited for the help it will give me in getting the word out.
Gear Updates: My gear list is almost complete. I just purchased the MSR Whisperlite backpacking stove and I hope that it lives up to and surpasses the expectations I have for it. Still left on the list is my Tent, water purifier, and hiking poles. I already have them picked out- I just need to purchase now.
Personal Stuffs: The band (The Ghost Of Wrights) is scrambling to finish our second EP and get it released before my departure. The guys will continue playing shows without me, but will be sans dulcimer for five months. You can check out out album blog and show updates at our website www.theghostofwrights.com
Lastly for this update I want to give a special specific shout out to my wonderful girlfriend Alison who has been supportive enough of my seeming insanity to let me go for five months. I love you Alison! Go buy stuff from her at the Borders Fixture Sale.
Until next time,
-Cody
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