Date: 2014-06-11
From: Unnamed Campsotew near Powerline (tenting)

To: US 206, Branchville, NJG BBC
Miles today: 14.2
Weather: light rain

Day 102, June 11, 2014Today I woke up to rain. I looked at the radar and saw it was just one big band. So what did I do? I rolled over and went back to sleep. I didn't wake back up until 10!!!! The rain had stopped so I packed up and started to walk. Today was a nice day. Cool and crisp. The trail itself was uneventful and rather quiet. I only saw two other people the whole day. I only crossed one road early in the walk and didn't see another until the end of the day. Water was scarce again. I had some of the brown water from the day before. But it was still grossing me out a little. I didn't get to a nice spring until about 10 miles into the hike. Thank goodness it was a cool day. I made me a bottle of yummy Hawaiian Punch with cold spring water. While I was filling my water bladder my phone fell into the spring. I scooped it out, took it apart and let it dry. Seems to be ok. But I did miss a few pictures because of it. My friend Leslie asked me to share a little about how I feel physically amd also wanted to know if I talk to myself. I am really not living a healthy life out here, besides the walking. You don't work the upper body or abs. Just the legs. Unless you count the trekking pole action. And I and others don't really eat that healthy. We eat a lot of cosmic brownies and dry foods and hamburgers and pizza when available. I know I have lost a lot of weight but don't feel any different. Maybe if I had other clothes I would. My pack still feels heavy but the hills seem a little easier. I don't talk out load to myself. But I do seem to think about stuff a lot. But you might be surprised at how little I come to any conclusions even after hours or days of contemplation. As an example I spent over 1100 miles thinking on and off about getting a new RV. One day I wanted to. The next I wanted to keep the one I have since it's paid off. At about 1100 miles I noticed this and laughed. I have also spent whole days playing the mileage game. If I average xx miles I will be at xx place on xx day. When I know I am going to be able to recharge my phone I splurge by listening to a book or music. So today I experienced an emotion I hadn't thus far on the trail. Took me a better part of the day to put my finger on it. I was feeling lonely. I have hiked hundreds of miles and camped alone and hadn't felt like that before. Maybe I am missing Raman Shaman and Cheese Its So I did what any red blooded American girl would do, I pampered myself!! I hit Culver Gap, turned left and went to Stokes Steak House. I might feed TLM hot dogs and gourmet dog food, but no way was he getting any of that steak......ok of course I saved some for him!!! Then I called the motel. They fetched me and now I am showered, watching tv and getting clean clothes. Feeling much better and ready to hike again!!I want to close by thanking my friend, and Iraqi roomie, for keeping TJs updated for me. Hiking, Tanning, Laundry (HTL), Cowgirl and The Little ManHiked today: 14.2 Completed: 1318.0 Remaining: 867.3 Start Point: Unnamed Campsite End point: - US 206, Branchville, NJG BBCStates Completed: 7 GA (76.4), NC (95.5), TN (287.9), VA (550.3), WV (4), MD (40.9), PA (229.6), States Remaining: 7 NJ (72.2), NY (88.4), CT (51.6), MA (90.2), VT (149.9), NH (160.9), ME (281.4)