- A WALK ACROSS AMERICA FOR "DIABETES" -
F.A.Q.
Q: How can I help or assist you on your journey?
A: I'm walking to raise money for diabetes research, please contribute by visiting the "DONATE" page, and donate to the American Diabetes Association.
Q: Do you have diabetes?
A: No, however my grandmother who past away had the disease.
Q: Do you work or get paid from the American Diabetes Association?
A: I am strictly a volunteer for the American Diabetes Association. I receive no portions from donations or pay from ADA.
Q: Are you sponsered?
A: No, I live off of my small business back in New York and savings.
Q: Where do you sleep?
A: Wooded areas, state parks, hotels, and with any friendly soul with a couch.
Q: Why are you doing this?
A: Please visit "Purpose" page.
Q: When will you complete your journey?
A: Summer of 2013
Q: How do you travel?
A: I'm walking the local roads from New York to Ohio. There onward to California I plan on walking the American Discovery Trail.
Q: Do you hitchhike?
A: No, I walk.
Q: Where did you start?
A: Grand Central Station on 42nd Street in Manhattan.
Q: What will you do once you reach California?
A: Visit some friends in various cities and return to New York.
Q: Are you walking with a group?
A: No, no one is this crazy to walk during the Winter months.
Q: Do you get lonely?
A: No, my mind stays busy and friends/family are just a phone call away.
Q: Do you get bored?
A: Probably once, I was listening to some audiobook I wasn't enjoying.
Q: Are those ski poles you're walking with?
A: They are called hiking, trekking, or walking poles. They are good for staying upright, setting pace, balance, walking steep terrain, clearing large gaps, moving aside branches, and warding off animals -- without them I'm not sure how I would make it.
Q: How much does your pack weigh?
A: I got it down to 40 pounds.
Q: Do you have a tent?
A: Yes, a 3-pound single person tent.
Q: How old are you?
A: As of March 6th 2013 I will be 32 years old.
Q: Why didn't you wait until the weather got warmer?
A: The time is now, why wait?
Q: Where do you charge your phone?
A: Restaurants, libraries, homes I'm invited to, and my solar charger.
A: I'm walking to raise money for diabetes research, please contribute by visiting the "DONATE" page, and donate to the American Diabetes Association.
Q: Do you have diabetes?
A: No, however my grandmother who past away had the disease.
Q: Do you work or get paid from the American Diabetes Association?
A: I am strictly a volunteer for the American Diabetes Association. I receive no portions from donations or pay from ADA.
Q: Are you sponsered?
A: No, I live off of my small business back in New York and savings.
Q: Where do you sleep?
A: Wooded areas, state parks, hotels, and with any friendly soul with a couch.
Q: Why are you doing this?
A: Please visit "Purpose" page.
Q: When will you complete your journey?
A: Summer of 2013
Q: How do you travel?
A: I'm walking the local roads from New York to Ohio. There onward to California I plan on walking the American Discovery Trail.
Q: Do you hitchhike?
A: No, I walk.
Q: Where did you start?
A: Grand Central Station on 42nd Street in Manhattan.
Q: What will you do once you reach California?
A: Visit some friends in various cities and return to New York.
Q: Are you walking with a group?
A: No, no one is this crazy to walk during the Winter months.
Q: Do you get lonely?
A: No, my mind stays busy and friends/family are just a phone call away.
Q: Do you get bored?
A: Probably once, I was listening to some audiobook I wasn't enjoying.
Q: Are those ski poles you're walking with?
A: They are called hiking, trekking, or walking poles. They are good for staying upright, setting pace, balance, walking steep terrain, clearing large gaps, moving aside branches, and warding off animals -- without them I'm not sure how I would make it.
Q: How much does your pack weigh?
A: I got it down to 40 pounds.
Q: Do you have a tent?
A: Yes, a 3-pound single person tent.
Q: How old are you?
A: As of March 6th 2013 I will be 32 years old.
Q: Why didn't you wait until the weather got warmer?
A: The time is now, why wait?
Q: Where do you charge your phone?
A: Restaurants, libraries, homes I'm invited to, and my solar charger.
MY GEAR.
Retired Gear.
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TOILETRIES: Multi-vitamin - maintain basic nutrition Floss - keep teeth food particle-free Aspirin - alleviate pain & headaches Echinacea/Goldenseal - when I start to feel a cold coming on Razor - my mini discipline to stay shaven Toothbrush - dental maintenance Small Nail clipper - keep nails trimmed Foot cream - keep my feet on point Baby wipes - in case f I run across any wild babies DISCARDED: -Small Mirror - for daily affirmations and to see what I look like in the morning -Sugar-free Gum - to prevent mouth from getting dry and to hold off hunger when food supply is low -Lightweight Nike Gloves - keep hands warm when cool -Fossil Wraparound Shades - keep sun and glare from eyes (lost) -GI Plus Thermal bottoms - aka long johns but more modern (bought patagonia replacements) -Insect repellent - keep the haters (bugs) off me (don't need now) -Thinsulate Gloves - keep hands warm when cold (lost) -M.R.E. Meals - military food (didn't arrive in time) -Arm & Hammer natural deodorant - my favorite deodorant which is also aluminum-free (can't find in other regions of US) -Toilet paper - to toss over trees (replaced with baby wipes) -Patagonia Fleece vest - warm inner layer (replaced) -Coleman rain outfit (removed) -Marc Jacobs Sunglasses (replaced) -Toothpaste (replaced with Dr. Bronner) -Sony Slim camera *fix camera (sent back home, now I just use phone) -Umbrella (removed) -Coleman Mess Kit (removed) -Water jug (removed) -Purification tablets (removed) |
CLOTHES: Neck warmer - keep neck from getting cold COOKING & HYDRATION: Lighter - start fire for cooking purposes Fire starter/flint - start fire for cooking purposes Matches, waterproof ziploc - start fire for cooking purposes |
OTHER: Whistle - to hail a cab Cow bell - ward off bears Ziploc freezer bags - to keep items dry Safety pins - to pin clothes to pack so they may dry while walking Large plastic bag - backup waterproofing US flag Mini sewing kit Pen + Small Notepad - jot down reminders, thoughts, and ideas ID - in case I have to prove who I am |
