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Date: October 9 2000
Trail Day: 131
Miles Today: 7
Location: YMCA, Waynesboro
Section Mile: AT 1288
ECT Mile: 1986

Last night was C...O...L...D. Could not sleep much. I meed more winter gear. The pack is becoming quite heavy now - but I have no choice. The 7 mile hike to Rockfish gap went in a flash. Set up tarp at the ground near the Y. Met Andrew (south bounder). Later on H-Monster and Blue showed up. Then Grits joined us. I had met Grits (north bounder) in New Hampshire. He is now doing a section hike of the Shenandoah's. He's certainly picked a good time to do it. He gave me a ride to K-Mart where I picked up some more warm clothes and denatured alcohol.

Tomorrow I pick up mail drop, check my e-mail etc.



Date: October 10 2000
Trail Day: 132
Miles Today: 0
Location: YMCA, Waynesboro
Section Mile: AT 1288
ECT Mile: 1986

A very good O day. Andrew, H-Monster, Blue, Sweatbox, T-Pot and John the Baptist were here.
Colorful Tents



Date: October 11 2000
Trail Day: 133
Miles Today: 18
Location: Rusty's
Section Mile: AT 1306
ECT Mile: 2004

Had a good breakfast and got to the trail by 11:00 AM. After the climb to Humpback mountain the trail was fairly easy. Got to the Three Ridges Parking Overlook on the Blueridge Parkway and tried to get a ride to Rusty's. It was getting dark so I decided to walk there. I got a ride after about half an hour.

Rusty's is a very interesting place. He doesn't have electricity, phones or plumbing. He has been taking in hikers for 28 years.

Also a big day for me today - crossed 2000 miles. WOW ! I can't believe it. All I can say is - Religiously move one stone at a time and you will move a mountain.

Here's another rhyme -

Breasts

After months and months in the wilderness,
There's something I have to confess.
On the move or while at rest,
I see visions of the breast.
All round, plump and juicy,
I crave it as you can see.
Throw in some legs and thighs,
I'll pass out without a sigh.


KFC, Pollo Tropical,
Where are you when I need you all ?
O, French Canadian maiden
"Ou est le poulet ?" * - 1
I could surely use the eggs she lays.
O Mere Sapnon Ki Rani,
Mere Liyae Bacha Kuch Biriyani ? * - 2
Kohli, kohli ingae Vaa,
Konjum Shakti yaneku tha. * - 3


Now I can more easily rest,
Having told you of the chicken breast.
Fried a crispy golden brown,
I can't wait for the next trail town.


* - 1 : French - Where is the chicken ?
* - 2 : Hindi - O queen of my dreams, Where is my chicken fried rice ?
* - 3 : Tamil - Chicken, chicken come here. Give me some energy.




Date: October 12 2000
Trail Day: 134
Miles Today: 0
Location: Rusty's
Section Mile: AT 1306
ECT Mile: 2004

A good O day.
Chillin at Rusty's



Date: October 13 2000
Trail Day: 135
Miles Today: 16
Location: Priest Shelter
Section Mile: AT 1322
ECT Mile: 2020

Had a good breakfast at Rusty's . People who spent the night there were - Sweet Cicily, George, Firebreather, Fallgirl, Sweat Box, H-Monster, Blue, T-Pot, John the Baptist, Bed Bug, Looking Glass, Hypothetical and Gail. Gail hiked the trail in 98. Meeting Bed Bug, Looking Glass and Hypothetical for the first time.

Could not get a ride to the trail - had to walk the 3 miles. Then came a good climb and drop to the Maupin Field Shelter. So by noon I had covered 2 trail miles - disappointing. My shoes are now shot. The right one has got a 3 inch hole and deteriorating fast. I need to get to a shoe store.

The climb up the Priest was long. Priest is the first time we are going above 4000 ft since Mt. Mousalake. Had to stop several times near the top.

Cooked noodles with spam. It turned out quite good. Firebreather, Fallgirl, Sweet Cicily and George showed up after dark.



Date: October 14 2000
Trail Day: 136
Miles Today: 5
Location: Buena Vista
Section Mile: AT 1327
ECT Mile: 2025

Got an early start today and decided to go to Buena Vista to get new shoes. Lots of day hikers today. It has been sunny the past few days. Its supposed to last at least another week.

Got a ride into Buena Vista. Got shoes at Dollar General Stores - 10 $. Wonder how many miles I'll get on this. The New Balance lasted about 1000 miles.



Date: October 15 2000
Trail Day: 137
Miles Today: 0
Location: Buena Vista
Section Mile: AT 1327
ECT Mile: 2025

Took a O day today.







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