Sunday March 2, 2014 Update

Tom continues to enjoy his trail experience and by tonight will be 114 miles from Springer Mountain, just past Franklin, North Carolina. He has yet to have a rain event impact his trek. Two days ago he awoke to a half inch snowfall while staying at Muskrat Shelter. He says that it fell so silently he had no idea when he awoke to expect it and it was beautiful. Cannot wait to see those pictures! He continues to feel the benefits of the trail community. He especially felt it when he ran out of fuel, but "Terrific Tom" from Alaska had an extra canister and all is well.  He learned that the hostels all have Hiker Boxes which are filled with things that other hikers no longer need for one reason or another. Tom scored some gourmet quinoa, peas and  broccoli that had been dehydrated and he really enjoyed that last night; that was a step up from Ramen noodles with tuna.  He is ready for the rain which he expects to come across his path this week and thanks all of you for your comments and good wishes.
Anne