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THIS MONTH'S TOPIC:
Dress for the mountains
. . . or face the fashion police!
Don't let this month's title frighten you. The
"fashion police" we refer to are "aching feet, bugs,
poison ivy, aggravation, and general discomfort" - all caused
by not showing up to see land in the proper attire.
It can be assumed that you are interested in the
mountains because you like the outdoors, and it takes you back to
nature. Although some properties have trails that can be driven,
it is highly unlikely that you will ever purchase a large land tract
until you've gotten out and walked at least a part of it.
YOUR FEET
We'll start there - walking. Wear a comfortable pair of hiking boots
with heavy socks. Leave your penny-loafers, flip-flops, and sandals
at home. You will be walking on well-groomed trails, across streams,
through laurel thickets, up and down rocks, and over muddy or vegetation-covered
paths.
YOUR LEGS
The best cover for your legs is a pair of jeans. At some times of
the year the wildflowers and weeds are waist-high. Blackberry briar
scratches aren't a pleasant experience either. Even in the hottest
summer months, jeans are your best bet.
YOUR HEAD
A light-colored top, shirt, or jacket (preferably long-sleeved)
will provide protection from briars, mountain laurel, ticks, and
bothersome insects. A ball cap or other hat is also a good idea,
since it protects you from the sun in summer and hypothermia in
the winter.
It's also a good idea to carry along a rain jacket,
poncho, or windbreaker. A sudden thundershower in the summer can
be chilling, as can the unexpected passage of a cold front in winter.
If you have a "fanny pack", bring along
some bottled water, along with a snack or "power bar".
Hiking is fun, but so is a nice rest sitting by a bold mountain
stream.
If you read and heed the advice given here, you're
a great candidate for the title of "Mountain Landowner!"
If, on the other hand, you still decide to show up in flip-flops
and shorts, you are quite likely to be awarded the fashion police
title of "Lookie Lou"!
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