After a little bit of a mix-up in directions, probably on account of I really didn't know where I would be emerging from the woods, I managed to connect with Joe. I dare say he had far to much fun taking pictures of me wearing his cloths and me eating. I'm not really sure how the shirt got tucked into the boxer briefs. It could be on account of me changing (yes that's a down to the birthday suit change) on the side of a NH "turnpike" where speed was an issue. It could have also have had something to do with my lack of expiernce with underwear for the last 3 months. Either way the photos of me just before going to get a bite to eat are pretty good. Hell the eating photos are pretty good too. I have not received so many strange comments in a Burger King when I ordered (and ate in one setting) a larger coke, large fries, and 10 hamburgers. The entire tray was covered in these little treats and I ate them all...mmmmm. The crowd around even seemed a bit, well I'm not sure. It was a cross between horror struck and in awe. I was a little calorie deprived on account of a light dinner last night and a few granola bars this morning so to me the 5000 calorie lunch seemed to hit the spot. And now that most of you are nauseated, and secretly envious/wanting to see photos, I'll move on to other topics.
There's only 1/5 of the trial left. 420ish miles to go and about a month to do it in. This section could be particularly interesting, lovely, and dangerous. The whites are known for being able to snow every month of the year. Even in the hottest parts like we are in now. That's partly why I'm on my mini break to make sure I have the cold weather gear. That and to heal a foot, get out my mid-evil costume for Mt. Katahdin, and celebrate a birthday. All in all it will be a nice break, the last one being in Harper's Ferry, WV on 6/6/08. A big thanks to Ellen & Joe for coming to pick me up.
The only other things that happened yesterday were that I passed what I would call a crazy person on the trail yesterday. He didn't talk to anyone and was carrying a backpack and 2 duffel bags of food. Another hiker tried to talk with him and verified this characters loopy nature. I passed him while he was sleeping on the trail and kept on walking. The only other certified hiker I saw I had to blow by because I knew who he was and his rep for having sexually assaulted another person on the trail after a bout of drinking. Not someone that I would get along with in the least bit.
Its getting late and the pizza is here so I'll hang it up for the night. Hope you are all well.
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What an adventure! I have been silently reading each blog as they come about but after reading the last blog how could I resist. If you told me a year ago you would be downing BK by the cow full I would never have been able to imagine it. I can't wait to see pictures and hear more stories.
Andrew has been sent off to South America on a big ship and Ben (the podling) and I are getting ready for our house closing and the move to California where you are more then welcome anytime. I will be in transit for the summer staying with family but my e-mail will remain the same. Andrew is flying back on Sept. 1st to collect us so we can all drive out together maybe we can squeeze in a burger or ten before we leave.
I can't wait to read on-Jenn
Though an impressive amount of food I know a man that ate 20 double cheeze burgers in one sitting along with fries and a coke from MacDonalds.... Heal up the foot and I'll see ya at the base of the mountain
Mmmmm.... moo cow meat! Hope you foot gets better with rest. Ran into your little bro at the Fisherman's Friend, and he sends his love.
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