Back Home Again Hostel in Rutland, VT
This journal entry had to written after the fact due to the dropped PocketMail so the details may be weak.
This day I got up early and worked in the baker starting at about 6:30 AM. It was great, I baked focaccia.Then my uncle Richard arrived. I decided for our hike I would get us shuttled so that we could rehike the stretch where I lost my PocketMail. The last place I saw it was at the Lost Pond Shelter site so I arranged that we hike from about there north.
With the help of a trail angel, Plans Too Much, we parked my uncles car at a road crossing 12 miles up trail and then Plans Too Much Dropped us off near Griffith Lake. This plan had three benefits; it allowed me to look for my PocketMail and check journals to see if anyone had picked it up, the hike didn't have any unpleasant climbs, and finally I knew the territory was very scenic and I was sure my uncle would enjoy it. My uncle had a great time and the day was a nice until near the end. He got to see beaver dams, serene ponds, and a good view from on top of Baker Peak. After that though a storm front rolled in and we did the last 3 miles wet.In the registers I found out that Squirrel Master had found my PocketMail so it was safe. I just needed to track him down.
My uncle dropped me off at the hostel. It was very pleasurable to hike with him and we had some great conversation.
I was originally planning on hiking the two miles out of town but since I was soaked through I decided I would spend another night and dry off. I helped do some more baking and met McGyver and Wolverine who were also spending the night. They told me Squirrel Master had given my PocketMail to Achilles who is a very fast hiker. He was then chasing me down. I hoped he would realize I got behind and leave it somewhere for me.
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