We sit here at Weasie's diner in Waynesboro, VA having showered last night at the local YMCA (sing it), camped at the free hiker campsite (Y), and laundered (yes-Christmas)! Omelettes ordered and planning for the day. We just finished 95 miles in the last 5 days and we were stinky! On the way down from the Shenandoahs, we came across a trail angel list. "Southerner" was on his way! Ten minutes later, we were being shuttled to the Y. Greeting us at the campsite was Otis. We last saw him in New Hampshire. He had been doing crazy sections all over and declared completion just two days ago. He looked lost-or drunk-maybe same thing?!
Hi temp of 82° today. Edging up to unproductive heat. Hoping we can stay cool. Our trip home to Michigan was perfect as we missed hurricane Matthew's rain. Our great weather on this epic tour continues.
Amazing coincidence last night: a couple sat next to us at the local tavern. As we munched down some burgers and beers (always my goto), I overheard them talking about Yeungling beer. Of course I had to tell them all about Pottsvile and the brewery. Two minutes into the conversation were had moved on to skiing in Colorado, Steamboat, A Basin, etc. we could have gone on all night. Turns out He had ski patrolled in the 50's, skied with some 10 Mountain Division guys and he (Ed) is married to Magie. I said, my mom's name is Margaret and she said me too. What a coincidence! Ed and Margaret are my parents names (for those of you that didn't know).
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