Posted by  Rev. Russ Martin, Plant City, Troop 5 on 10/25  at  03:26 PM

Howza hike, Mike?
I read about your trek in the Tribune. I featured you in the introduction to my monthly church newsletter article.
My son,Eli,just completed his first 10 mile hike last weekend. So,it sounds like you’re doing 17 of those back-to-back. That’s dedication.
I wish I was there with you,so you could teach me about the Church of the Front End Shimmy. We could sing the Star Spangled Banner together again.
Any possibility of hooking up with you for a few miles?
an old Owl,
Russ Martin, wb sr-676

Posted by  Judy Alvarez, Lutz Elementary School on 10/25  at  02:41 PM

Thanks for the update. I shared the videos with my 5th graders and we are looking forward to following Mr. DeWitt’s progress. The kids are excited about sending emails. Thanks!

Posted by  Wally Page, Lutz old folks home on 10/25  at  09:41 AM

Thanks, Claudia, for the update. It’s exciting to travel the Trail with you folks.  I’d love to do it. An old Eagle Scout, I remember my 14-mile hike for second-class badge was in a canoe on Sodus Bay, NY. 
It’sgreat traveling with you, Mike.
Good Hiking,
Wally

Posted by  Luly A Socias, South Tampa on 10/24  at  08:24 PM

Mike-
Wishing you a wonderful hike.  Part of me is very jealous.  You are enjoying a really great adventure in our beautiful state.  It will be quite an achievement when you are done.  However, at the end of each day, I am thankful for a warm shower and other indoor conveniences --- while you are not, as fortunate.  I do look forward, though, to reading about how each day is going for you.  In this way, I, too can feel a little part of your adventure.  Thank you for sharing this with us.

Best of everything,
Luly A. Socias
Tampa

Posted by  Ray Hawley, South Tampa on 10/24  at  07:17 PM

Thank you Claudia!  I’ve been refreshing and refreshing the website to see Mike’s first update.  I’m glad to hear that he is okay.  We are looking forward to more updates from the trail!  Hike on, Mike!