Glenn,

I've always WONDERED about those very things you bring up. And, yes, the left foot is the proper foot on which to begin any hike. Once, forgetting that, I had to walk over a mile back to the trailhead just to get started on the correct foot.

Meaningful topics like the correct distance between blazes are SO important. (Blazes should be far enough apart to be easily spotted in the distance but no further. Am I RIGHT or what?)

So many details, so little time. No, wait, that's "So many women, so little time."

Eric