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* This file contains the slide objects to be presented in the photo gallery and   *
* trip journal. The MakeCaptions1 function defined elsewhere will use the objects *
* found in the "slides" (case sensitive) array. Each array element will contain a *
* single Slide object which means it must have a reference ID, link, width, and   *
* height. The reference ID string, the width and height are integers, the link    *
* is a string. To define where the hyperlink text within the link goes surround   *
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var slides = new Array();

// April 22
slides[0] = new Slide("01", "<ref>Yours truly.</ref> Sly dropped me off at Rock Gap, North Carolina for the start of my AT journey. 12:24.");
slides[1] = new Slide("02", "I had wondered if <ref>water might be a problem.</ref> While I would not cross many streams here is proof that water is flowing. 12:58.");
slides[2] = new Slide("03", "Not far north of <ref>Wallace Gap I found my first &ldquo;view&rdquo;</ref> of the day. 13.06.");
slides[3] = new Slide("04", "The guidebook says this is a <ref>small stream and waterfall</ref> just north of Winding Stair Gap. Seemed like a pretty good sized waterfall to me. Certainly bigger than many I have seen (especially around here.) 15.01.", 525, 700);
slides[4] = new Slide("05", "<ref>The trail to the top of Siler Bald.</ref> This couple tenths of a mile trail got me huffing and puffing as my day came to an end. Great views from this mown bald. 17:43.");
slides[5] = new Slide("06", "<ref>A panoramic stiched 360&deg; view from the top of Siler Bald.</ref> 18:03. <span id='hide'><br>If you prefer to view the scene as if you were there turning your head <a href='javascript:OpenImage1(\"06_head_turning\")'>then take a look at this QuickTime movie.</a></span>", 3296, 364, "2003", ".jpg", 140, "movie");
slides[6] = new Slide("07", "<ref>The same panorama</ref> as the above image but as a QuickTime VR virtual reality movie that you can move around in.", 460, 345, "2003", "panorama", 140, "movie");

// April 23
slides[7] = new Slide("08", "OK, <ref>so I suppose it is just a dandelion</ref> but I think it's pretty and it caught my eye. 11:13.");
slides[8] = new Slide("09", "<ref>More wildeflowers.</ref> This time I believe they're bluets.</ref> I think I saw more of these than anything else. 12:52.");
slides[9] = new Slide("10", "The <ref>John Bernard Byrne observation tower</ref> on top of Wayah Bald (elevation 5,342 feet). The observation tower provides splendid views of the mountains of Georgia to the Great Smokies. 15:01. <span id='hide'>Here is another way to <a href='javascript:OpenImage1(\"10_zoom_in\")'>see the tower and its memorial plaque</a> as a neat QuickTime movie.</span>", 525, 700);
slides[10] = new Slide("11", "A panoramic shot <ref>looking back the way I have come to reach Wayah Bald.</ref>. 15:04. <span id='hide'><br>If you prefer to view the scene as if you were there turning your head <a href='javascript:OpenImage1(\"11_head_turning\")'>then take a look at this QuickTime movie.</a></span>", 1476, 572);
slides[11] = new Slide("12", "Another panoramic view from the Wayh Bald observation tower. <ref>This time you are looking more northernly where the trail continues and towards the town of Franklin, NC.</ref> When I focused my 10x25 Ziess monocular on the scene below I could make out the Lowes on the outskirts of Franklin. 15:05. <span id='hide'><br>If you prefer to view the scene as if you were there turning your head <a href='javascript:OpenImage1(\"12_head_turning\")'>then take a look at this QuickTime movie.</a></span>", 2175, 420);
slides[12] = new Slide("13", "<ref>The AT leaves Wayah Bald on those fine paving stones.</ref> This is a great place to take a break. 15:08.");

// April 24
slides[13] = new Slide("14", "<ref>Signs of progress.</ref> The night at Burningtown Gap was very good. This sign is just beyond the Cold Spring gap sehlter. 10:03.");
slides[14] = new Slide("15", "People often <ref>refer to the AT as the \"green tunnel.\"</ref> Well here is an entrance. 10:06.");
slides[15] = new Slide("16", "I am told that <ref>these are azeleas of wild and domestic stock.</ref> If that is not the case hopefully someone will clue me in. These flowers were growing at Telico Gap where I took a reasonably nice break. 12:24.");
slides[16] = new Slide("17", "<ref>Bluets on the trail.</ref> I found these as I was climbing towards Wesser Bald on this overcast afternoon. 13:10.");
slides[17] = new Slide("18", "<ref>A panoramic view from the \"Jump Up.\"</ref> From this rocky outcrop, about 4 trail miles from the NOC, you can see Cheoah Bald (west), the Smokies (north) and the Balsam Mountains (east) (left to right). 16:05. <span id='hide'><br>If you prefer to view the scene as if you were there turning your head <a href='javascript:OpenImage1(\"18_head_turning\")'>then take a look at this QuickTime movie.</a></span>", 1698, 404);

// April 25
slides[18] = new Slide("19", "<ref>Looking upstream along the Nantahala River.</ref> Although it never rained during the day the clouds rarely parted. 12:11.");
slides[19] = new Slide("20", "Sometimes the sun <ref>would peek through the clouds and the river would shimmer with light.</ref> 16:59.", 525, 700);
slides[20] = new Slide("21", "<ref>A final look along the river.</ref> 17:02.", 525, 700);

// April 26 
slides[21] = new Slide("22", "<ref>We should not forget that people make the Appalachian Trail what it is.</ref> This memorial plaque to Wade A. Sutton is a good reminder of this. 12:16", 600, 450, "2003", "movie", 180, "image");
slides[22] = new Slide("23", "<ref>This hardwood grove came into view by a great spring.</ref> But, I'll remember this section of trail for its difficult footing before and after the grove. 13:21.");
slides[23] = new Slide("24", "What a great view <ref>from the Nantahala Gorge Overlook.</ref> I did not realize that that is what this overlook was until moments after I left it. I thought I was farther down the trail. 14:10.");
slides[24] = new Slide("25", "A <ref>panoramic view from the Nantahala Gorge Overlook.</ref> Since there was nothing obscuring the lens when I shot this scene I am assuming the black blob in the center left is a bird flying by. 14:11.", 1078, 460);
slides[25] = new Slide("26", "<ref>Signs of progress.</ref> Now you know why I did not realize what the overlook was right away. The sign is north of the overlook itself. Not by much, but enough. It was a fine spot for a break even though it had its share of biting/bothering bugs. 14:30.");
slides[26] = new Slide("27", "<ref>Sings of progress.</ref> Slow progress, or so it seemed. In reality I suppose I hiked this bit pretty quickly. But, it sure seemed to go on for a while. 15:39.");

// April 27
slides[27] = new Slide("28", "<ref>Shelter life.</ref> I don't recall who is in the picture. 07:59.");
slides[28] = new Slide("29", "<ref>A panoramic view</ref> from the rocky portion of Cheoah Bald. 09:14. <span id='hide'><br>If you prefer to view the scene as if you were there turning your head <a href='javascript:OpenImage1(\"29_head_turning\")'>then take a look at this QuickTime movie.</a></span>", 1560, 474);
slides[29] = new Slide("30", "<ref>Looking out over the grassy side of Cheoah Bald.</ref> I somehow was expecting more (not sure if those are the Smok in the distance or not). 09:13.");
slides[30] = new Slide("31", "<ref>A panoramic view</ref> from the grassy side of Cheoah Bald that takes in a great swath of scenery. 09:15. <span id='hide'><br>If you prefer to view the scene as if you were there turning your head <a href='javascript:OpenImage1(\"31_head_turning\")'>then take a look at this QuickTime movie.</a></span>", 2152, 361);
slides[31] = new Slide("32", "<ref>Unknown wildflowers.</ref> But, they are pretty. 13:26.");
slides[32] = new Slide("33", "Froggie Pete and I both think, in retrospect, that <ref>the mountain in the background of this photo</ref> is what I have come to affectionately call kick-butt hill. Kick-butt hill is the mile long big ascent just south of Brown Fork Gap shelter. 15:30.");
slides[33] = new Slide("34", "Brown Fork Gap shelter had plenty of hikers in residence. <ref>Some decided to pitch their tents in front of the shelter.</ref> It was a fine late afternoon with the sun bathing everything in great colors. 19:56.");

// April 28
slides[34] = new Slide("35", "These flowers <ref>kind of look like Trillium</ref> to me. 10:34.");
slides[35] = new Slide("36", "<ref>Signs of progress.</ref> This was a nice shelter for a break. It would be a good shelter to stay at with its babbling brook out front. 12:43.", 525, 700);

// April 29
slides[36] = new Slide("37", "<ref>Yours truly.</ref> Standing in front of a barrier wall not far from the Fontana Hiker Hilton shelter. Froggie Pete took the picture. 10:32.");
slides[37] = new Slide("38", "<ref>A glimpse over Fontana Lake.</ref> This looks like a nice lake to bum about on. 10:38.");
slides[38] = new Slide("39", "<ref>More Fontana Lake</ref> views. The morning was clear, bright and warm. 10:43.", 525, 700);
slides[39] = new Slide("40", "<ref>This panoramic movie gives you a nearly 360&deg; view</ref> of Fontana Lake from the northern end of Fontana Dam. 10:57.", 500, 375, "2003", "movie", 140, "movie");
slides[40] = new Slide("41", "<ref>Signs of progress.</ref> I only ventured about 0.5 miles into the park today, but I did venture in. 11:04.");

// April 30
slides[41] = new Slide("42", "From near the top of the Shuckstack firetower. <ref>In the distance you can see Fontana Lake.</ref> 12:19.");
slides[42] = new Slide("43", "<ref>A panoramic view from the Shuckstack firetower.</ref> I am not sure which direction I am facing for this shot (just do not recall). If someone figures out what is visible here and wants to let me know that would be neat. 12:19. <span id='hide'><br>If you prefer to view the scene as if you were there turning your head <a href='javascript:OpenImage1(\"43_head_turning\")'>then take a look at this QuickTime movie.</a></span>", 1946, 416);
slides[43] = new Slide("44", "<ref>There is a small cabin-like structure up here.</ref> I am not sure if it is liveable. The chimney sure is impressive. Taken while standing near the top of the Shuckstack firetower. 12:25.", 640, 480);
slides[44] = new Slide("45", "Just after passing Chick Flick I heard a rustling to my left. <ref>This is what I saw.</ref> Not the best picture but but what the hell. 14:28.", 640, 480);
slides[45] = new Slide("46", "After the rains had ceased there were still heavy clouds over the mountains. <ref>This panoramic shot was taken while standing on Fontana Dam nearer the northern end.</ref> I expect it was still raining up on the high ridges by Shuckstack. 15:21. <span id='hide'><br>If you prefer to view the scene as if you were there turning your head <a href='javascript:OpenImage1(\"46_head_turning\")'>then take a look at this QuickTime movie.</a></span>", 2130, 393);

// May 1
slides[46] = new Slide("47", "<ref>What do you know - more bluets.</ref> I find these flowers easy to pick out. To my eye they seem like the most common flower around. 13:43.");
slides[47] = new Slide("48", "<ref>Sings of progress.</ref> The Mollies Ridge shelter. I could have gone on, maybe I should have, but I am not unhappy with my decision. There are nice people here. 15:30.");
slides[48] = new Slide("49", "<ref>Shelter residents.</ref> Some of my fellow backpackers. I don't think I can tell you who is who. Pretty sure (left to right): Martin, Ian, Jim, Mitch. Maybe it doesn't matter. 19:40 (I think).");

// May 2
slides[49] = new Slide("50", "Bears are active in the park <ref>as this sign clearly reminds you.</ref> There are several hundred black bears in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Generally they don't want anything to do with you, but they are opportunistic and so if you do something stupid like sleep with your food, you are asking for trouble. Of course, getting between a Momma bear and her cub is always a <strong>bad idea</strong>. This sign was present at the Russel Field shelter. 09:29.");
slides[50] = new Slide("51", "<ref>An example of a typical Great Smoky Mountains National Park trail shelter.</ref> I just walked right by here on this fine morning. 09:29.");
slides[51] = new Slide("52", "I had just taken a leisurely break at Spence Field shelter. <ref>This was one of my first views of what I thought was Rockytop</ref> (later decided it probably wasn't). Anyone know what the trees in the foreground are? 10:44.");
slides[52] = new Slide("53", "It is good to <ref>look back upon where you have been.</ref> I'm just below the highest point on Rockytop here. 12:43.");
slides[53] = new Slide("54", "<ref>This montage of photos</ref> was shot on top of Rockytop (5,441 feet). It's cloudy and a storm is coming. If I had arrived when most of the others had I could have spent a nice time basking in the sun. 12:50.", 500, 375, "2003", "movie", 140, "movie");
slides[54] = new Slide("55", "<ref>I am not sure but they look like Trillium</ref> to me though I think they must be something else. 13:31.");

// May 3
slides[55] = new Slide("56", "<ref>What a wonderful expanse of flowers in the woods.</ref> Neither Meredith or I was sure what they are, but they are pretty. 13:34.");
slides[56] = new Slide("57", "I am not even going to try and guess <ref>what these flowers might be.</ref> 09:52.");
slides[57] = new Slide("58", "<ref>Another shot of the same type of flowers</ref> as seen in the previous picture. They grow on tall spindly stems. 09:53.");
slides[58] = new Slide("59", "<ref>Silers Bald shelter.</ref> The bald is vanishing. It used to be pasture that was grazed by cattle, but no more. 11:57.");
slides[59] = new Slide("60", "<ref>Sings of progress.</ref> I took this picture not long after having lunch just beyond Double Spring Gap shelter. 13:35");
slides[60] = new Slide("61", "I thought that <ref>this was Buckley Mountain.</ref> Buckley Mountain is the mountain that Clingman's Dome tops. As I got closer and seemed to climb up and down I decided that maybe I was wrong. 14:25.");
slides[61] = new Slide("62", "<ref>A view from the observation tower on Clingman's Dome.</ref> The dead trees could be ravaged pine or hemlock. Southern pine beetles and various adegid are destroying pines, hemlock, and Fraser fir. Air polution doesn't help matters. At lower elevations Gypsy moths are attacking oak trees. 15:00.");
slides[62] = new Slide("63", "<ref>Signs of (phew) progress.</ref> It took a long time, more than two hours, to get to this sign just before the shelter itself. 17:58.");

// May 6
slides[63] = new Slide("64", "When we started hiking towards Icewater Spring shelter around noon it was pouring rain. The rain continued long after we reached the shelter. When it stopped the <ref>clouds still did not depart quickly and we saw remarkable scenes like this.</ref> I believe I was facing in a southernly direction. 14:20.");
slides[64] = new Slide("65", "<ref>Just about everyone had stuff hanging up to dry.</ref> When the sun finally came out a good bit of this stuff was spread out outside. Andy's synthetic fill sleeping bag was probably the worst off. He had not packed it well and it was quite soggy. 14:21.");
slides[65] = new Slide("66", "<ref>Icewater Spring shelter.</ref> The sun was starting to emerge but no one had any desire to hike on. We had a fine afternoon lounging in the sun once the clouds departed. 14:22.");
slides[66] = new Slide("67", "What a difference a couple hours can make. <ref>Looking out in the same general southernly direction the clouds have mostly moved away.</ref> There were still plenty of clouds below us, but we now had lovely weather. 16:08.");

// May 7
slides[67] = new Slide("68", "<ref>A day makes a big difference too. Again facing southward at Icewater Spring shelter look at those clouds in the valley.</ref> We had clouds above us too, but today it would not rain. 09:37.");
slides[68] = new Slide("69", "<ref>Island in the sky.</ref> I love watching clouds move below me. 09:38.", 525, 700);
slides[69] = new Slide("70", "<ref>This somewhat blurry, from moisture on the lens that would not go away, view</ref> was shot on an exposed ridge. I'm not really sure where I was though I could easily believe it was somewhere around Laurel Top. 12:44.");

// May 8
slides[70] = new Slide("71", "<refTypical trail along the high ridges of the eastern Smokies.</ref> I am not quite sure where I was at this point - past Guyot Spur but probably not past Pinacle Lead when I took this picture. 08:59.", 700, 525);
slides[71] = new Slide("72", "Plenty of <ref>friendly Fraser fir</ref> along the trail. At least I believe that is what this is. 09:01.");
slides[72] = new Slide("73", "<ref>Wildflower relaxing with Jim and me at Cosby Knob shelter.</ref> We're not sure but we think the metal object in the foreground is a piece of airplane wing. I believe a small plane crashed near here in the recent past though I do wonder why this fragment has not been removed. Lovely place except for the biting bugs. 13:00.");
slides[73] = new Slide("74", "<ref>Final sign of progress.</ref> I have reached the end of the section and section hike. 17:33.");

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slides[75] = new Slide("11_head_turning", "", 500, 375, "2003", "movie");
slides[76] = new Slide("12_head_turning", "", 500, 375, "2003", "movie");
slides[77] = new Slide("18_head_turning", "", 320, 240, "2003", "movie");
slides[78] = new Slide("29_head_turning", "", 440, 310, "2003", "movie");
slides[79] = new Slide("31_head_turning", "", 320, 240, "2003", "movie");
slides[80] = new Slide("43_head_turning", "", 320, 240, "2003", "movie");
slides[81] = new Slide("46_head_turning", "", 320, 240, "2003", "movie");
slides[82] = new Slide("43_head_turning", "", 320, 240, "2003", "movie");
slides[83] = new Slide("06_head_turning", "", 320, 240, "2003", "movie");

slides[84] = new Slide("46a", "<ref>Fontana Lake and this little island</ref> are bursting with vibrant color after the rains. 15:33.");