This past week we passed the 1,000 mile mark south of Harper’s Ferry, VA. The  milestone was well marked for us... We met my running partner, Erin, and her husband who were visiting family in Bluemont VA. Thank you Pat and George Bardsley for hosting dirty and smelly hikers! Laundry was done, resupply completed and we enjoyed marvelous food, beverages and company. We were able to “slack pack” , meaning we walked with a day pack and the Bardsley’s brought our full packs via car, to Harper’s Ferry (20 miles). This was a great time saver. We have registered at the AT Headquarters and we’re shock to be # 266&267. Our starting # were 441&442. Clearly many people have dropped off trail. West Virginia was literally a day of hiking and then we found ourselves in Maryland.    We have had some hot weather, cold and windy weather, and been drenched with rain a few times. There have been some discouraging moments (sore feet for example) but we are amazed at how fast th...