Alright, let’s gab about this Appalachian Trail thing on Netflix, or whatever them youngsters call it. You know, the one with all that walkin’. I ain’t never walked that far in my life, not even chasin’ after a runaway chicken!
First off, they got this movie, “A Walk in the Woods.” Starring that fella, Robert Redford, looks a bit like my old cousin Jed, ‘cept Jed ain’t never been no movie star. This Bill fella, he comes back from over the water, England I think they said, and decides he wants to hike this here Appalachian Trail. Lord have mercy, why would anyone wanna do that? Must be somethin’ wrong with his head, all that walkin’ and sleepin’ on the ground. My old bones ache just thinkin’ about it. They say it’s a “comedy-drama,” but I ain’t seen nothin’ funny about walkin’ till your feet bleed. Though, I did chuckle a bit when that fella fell in the mud. Reminded me of Billy Bob tryin’ to catch a pig at the county fair.
Then there’s this other one, “Beyond the Tree Line.” This one’s about a whole family, even a little bitty kid, walkin’ the whole dang trail! 2193 miles! Can you believe that? That’s like walkin’ from here to… well, I don’t rightly know where, but it’s far! They call it a “documentary,” which I guess means it’s real. I tell you what, them folks are tougher than an old boot. Makes me wonder what they ate. Probably not my fried chicken, that’s for sure. Wouldn’t last a day on the trail, that stuff.
- Hiking Movies on Netflix: Seems like there’s a bunch of these walkin’ movies on that Netflix thing. “Wild” is another one they talk about, but I ain’t seen it. Too much cryin’ for my taste. I like a good laugh, or maybe somethin’ with cowboys.
- Appalachian Trail: This trail must be somethin’ special, all these folks makin’ movies about it. It’s in them Appalachian Mountains, I hear. Pretty, I reckon, but I’ll stick to my porch swing. Less bugs, you know. And you can always get a good glass of sweet tea.
- Netflix Streaming: My grandkids, they watch all their shows on this Netflix. Said you can watch whatever you want, whenever you want. Sounds mighty convenient, but I still like my old TV with the rabbit ears. At least I know how to work it.
There’s even one called “Happiness for Beginners.” Sounds like somethin’ for them city folks. A schoolteacher goes on a hiknin’ trip after gettin’ herself unhitched. Guess she figured walkin’ was better than sittin’ around feelin’ sorry for herself. Can’t say I blame her, keepin’ busy always helps. But still, couldn’t she have taken up knittin’ or somethin’? Less chance of gettin’ eaten by a bear, that’s for sure. Another one is called “Devil’s Peak.” I reckon it must be about the scary parts of them mountains. Not for the faint of heart, I tell ya.
So, this whole Appalachian Trail thing, it’s a big deal, I guess. Movies, documentaries, the whole shebang. Me? I’ll stick to watchin’ from my couch. Let them young’uns do all the walkin’. I’ve done enough walkin’ in my life, from the outhouse to the kitchen and back. That’s enough exercise for any old lady. And besides, who’s gonna feed the cats if I’m off gallivantin’ in the woods?
What to expect from these shows? Well, lots of trees, I imagine. And rocks. And probably some tired, sweaty people. They might talk about findin’ themselves, or connectin’ with nature. I found myself a long time ago, right here on this porch. And nature? I see it every day in my garden. Don’t need to walk no thousand miles for that. Though, I do wish they’d show more about what they eat. That’s the important stuff.
Anyway, if you’re lookin’ for somethin’ to watch on that Netflix thing, and you like watchin’ people walk a whole heck of a lot, then these Appalachian Trail shows might be just the ticket. Just don’t expect any shoot-em-ups or car chases. It’s mostly just… walkin’. And talkin’. And maybe some pretty scenery, if you’re into that sort of thing.
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