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    First Day Pics   14 February 2007

    Hey All,

    I got some pictures back from the field. The Walk started in the early morning of 12 February at Phelps Hall (chow hall dedicated in memory of LCpl Phelps) and proceeded out Camp Pendleton Front Gate via Military Police escort. The weather was hot (80+F) but dry. The walkers are already complaining of sun burn! They continued into Twentynine Palms and headed down Route 62, walking a total of 15 miles on the first day.

    Both Gretchen and Kelley (oh, and let's not forget the dogs: Duke and Brandy) trained hard for this event, but are allowing themselves to acclimate to the new climate. They'll start off slow, but will average about 20 miles a day to make Dubois before summer.


    Posted by Rob @ 8:02 AM   Post a Comment
    5 Comments:

    Hey All-

    Thanks for the first day picts. You know I would be out there rooting you all on if I could. Keep up the pace and try not to get too sunburned. This is coming from the MOAS. (mother of all sunburns). Good luck and I will be rooting from cyberspace.
    Love Karen

    By Blogger Karen, at 6:11 AM

    Good job and God Bless...
    continued success....

    semper fi

    john vaughan

    By Blogger JONVON, at 5:48 AM

    Can you hear our cheers from Virginia?! We're all rooting for you and are very proud.

    The Strobl Family

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 4:06 AM

    We send our hearts with you on your journey! John & Sandy Camp (California parents of Stacey & Michael Strobl)

    By Anonymous Sandy Camp, at 2:01 PM

    Hey Kelley

    This is Kendra! Grandma Chris just told me what you and your mom were doing and I think it is very cool! I miss you sooo. . . much and I hope to see you at the finish line.
    _Kendra

    By Anonymous Kendra Bettencourt, at 1:41 PM

     

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