After an instant of panic, we checked the time schedule, and discovered they had planned to cover 100 or so miles in about 2 days. I trust they'll arrive within a day or so. They are again well on their way. Friends will need to return home to Reno as their feet are blistered. New plans for completing trail are being drafted, as Steve needs to return to school to complete his second degree starting the 28th of September.
Shoes are a problem.
Proper size for Steve is not available at this time. Sept 28th, plans are rearranged. Hikers will approach Ashland -100 or so miles, bus to Canadian border, hike south towards Ashland as far as time permits, then complete these local hikes during weekends. We folks are mighty proud of you two. It is true that you fell short of your ultimate goal by about 200 miles.