Well, I graduated college in May 08. I relocated thereafter and I'm currently in a ridiculously long application process for my local county's sheriff's office. If I'm not selected for the job I will commit myself to a 09 AT thru hike. SOBO or NOBO is not an easy choice. (north bound/south bound). Depending on which direction I pick will determine the month I leave: March or June. Any other commitments for the 2009 thru-hike season?