ISO: Leisurely Hikes
Al Levy describes himself as a healthy guy north of 80 years young. He is looking for folks to go along for a leisurely hike to places with good distant views anywhere from Franklin to Cashiers. He is retired and hoping to find someone to share convenient day hikes, especially in October when the weather is perfect to take in the views. Locations ideas include: Yellow Mountain from Cloud Catcher Lane, Whiteside Mountain, and Standing Indian Fire Tower. “Other places are fine with me,” he says.
The KEY is a leisurely hike, said Al. “I did one with Robin in July. It was fabulous but too rushed for an older fellow!” Contact Al by phone at 561-309-0088.
ISO: Shallow Waters
Sallie Ellinwood, 76, lives in Otto. She is looking for a hiking buddy who enjoys a hike of moderate pace and distance, with a few PUDS mixed in. She’s available to hike any day of the week with at least a day’s notice. She’d also up for traveling, even as much as 50 miles away if the trail is a good one. Sallie can be reached by text at 919.616.8325 to start a hiking conversation.
Oh, and Sallie says she can be a little tentative about stream crossings. She doesn’t like the idea of using logs (who can blame her) or rocks to get across streams and rivers. Intact bridges or very shallow streams are a must.
ISO: Quite Companion
Debi Gedling likes the idea that her hiking companion has her back but does not necessarily want to discuss all of life’s great mysteries (or much else, for that matter) during their shared hiking experience. Debi, who will soon celebrate 66 trips around the sun, is available to hike any day of the week. She’d like about a week’s notice to plan a trip, and she’s willing to discuss travel distances and who’s going to drive.
“I love waterfall hikes, and I like going to new places and exploring,” she says. “I often hike in North Georgia and the Upstate in South Carolina. Although my goal isn’t to hike as quickly as I can, people say I’m a pretty fast hiker.”
If you’re up for a peaceful, moderate-pace hike of 5 miles or more, send this Franklin resident a text at 513-293-8015.