Yowzer! The AT is only a week away.   My hammock should arrive in Colorado for repairs today.  I’m guessing I’ll have to overnight it back or have it sent down the trail; time is very short.   I’ll just have to spend my first night on the ground or in a shelter.

The long term weather forecast looks OK; some rain with moderate temperatures.

The rain is absolutely no problem; that means water and that’s fantastic.

I also mailed a food supply ahead to 4 Pines Hostel; my first resupply.  I called yesterday to make sure it was OK and the response I got was, “Sure brother, we’re looking forward to seeing you!”

There are fathers who do not love their children; there is no grandfather who does not adore his grandson[s and granddaughters]. – Victor Hugo