Date: 2005-05-29
From: Lamberts Meadow Campground

To: Daleville
Miles today: 9.1
Weather: few clouds

Day 79We arose early this morning with anticipation of showers, soft bed, hamburgers, cokes, etc. It was around 7 A.M. when we were on the trail. Last night, because of the crowding at the shelter we went the additional milage to the campsite. It was beautiful, next to a stream and very quiet. Just before sunset, Cuppa jo, Scholar, Serenity, and Feelin' Free, came into camp. Great to see them all. The trail was EXTREMELY ROCKY!!!! Up and down and my legs, knees, and feet took an old fashioned butt whippin'!! Guess that is because I have been off the trail a bit to much! Darn Wicked Witch Work!! Dorothy just seemed to keep right on going, and was always so positive about things. Again, may I say, I am very, very proud of her for what she has accomplished!!We arrived at Daleville around 12:30 P.M. The Econo-Lodge was just a little ways from the trail. We took showers and then ran Beach Party over to the Comfort Inn and then headed to a fabulous restaurant where I had a sirloin that melted in my mouth with all the trimmin's for $8.99. Oh yes, when we first arrived in Daleville I ran across the road Va. 220 and grabbed a quart of Gator Aid and a coke and chugged them both. Then got another one at the motel. Man was I dry. At the restaurant I downed two big glasses of water and two more cokes. Whew, maybe I got a little dehydrated! In spite of downing my two liter bladder full of water!That evening, Snowman called and said he and his family were also at the Comfort Inn! Wow, what a great surprise. We met for the evening meal at Pizza Hut. Great family Snowman and great to see you too Icecycle!We also saw Brownie, Soulman, Sunshine and Baseline. What a treat to see our "trail family" again!!!Super, great weekend!! Can't wait to be on the trail again! Rumor has it that the "Wicked Witch Work's" spell will be totally broken July 11th!!! Till next time, Toto wishes ya'll well and good night!Dorothy also wrote this:We were up and on the trail by 7AM. We wanted to be in Daleville by noon but did not make it until around 1PM. There were lots of uphills today and the rocks were terrible. Some of the downhills were bad as well because of the erosion of the trail and the rocks. All Toto could think of was a big juicy hamburger and all I could think of was a shower. After emerging from the trail on the highway we walked to the motel but stopped at a service station to get Gatorade, a coke, and an orange soda. After checking in at the motel Toto showered and then I soaked in the tub. The warm water and soap felt so great! Now it was time for food. We went to an AYCE (all you can eat) restaurant. Then it was time to rest. I tried to sleep but kept thinking of the things I had to do in order to hike out tomorrow. So I gathered all our clothes and took them to the washer here in the motel. We had heard that Snowman was in town and hoped we would be able to see him. Icicle brought the 2 boys over from the U.K. to hike with Snowman for a couple of weeks. Later in the afternoon Toto received a call from him on his cell phone. So we planned to pick them up at their motel and go eat somewhere. Pizza Hut was the choice of the Snowman family. The trail names of the boys are Frost and Blizzard. After getting back to the motel I got my food that I needed to carry and packed my pack to make sure I would be able to get it all in. There certainly was no space left. Now it was time to sleep. It has been a busy day. Tomorrow Toto will be snatched away again by the wicked witch. He has less than 2 months before he'll be out here full-time with me on the trail.