Scarecrow's departure was a success this morning. A good night's sleep, a nice pancake breakfast with the kids, last minute packing, checking weather and trail conditions, some quick pictures taken, and we were on our way to the train station. With several minutes to spare, which is unlike the Warrens, we said our goodbyes and Ted hopped aboard the Long Island Railroad to Jamaica, where he will take the air train to JFK. His flight will depart at 1:00 pm today, and he will arrive in Seattle around 6:00 pm. Dan Jump, one of the Jump Trail Angels, will be picking him up and bring him back to the Jump house for the night. Teddy will be on a greyhound tomorrow morning, heading down to Oregon to begin the 172 miles he has to complete there. I will post when I know exactly where he is starting, and in which direction he will travel. His first choice will be to walk northbound from Crater Lake to Sisters, Oregon. In the last update of conditions, all looks great for travel.
I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank the staff at Waldbaum's in Center Moriches, NY. While Teddy was hiking last summer, some of the ladies took an interest in what he was doing, and continually asked about him and offered support and well wishes. When they found out he was returning, two of the women, Rose Hudak and Mary Firemark, put together a "care package" of treats for Teddy to take on the trail. It was a very thoughtful, kind gesture, and we appreciate your generosity. So here is a huge THANK YOU sent out to our trail angels from Waldbaums!!
I want to close this blog entry thanking everyone for their well wishes, goodie bags, cards, prayers and support. Teddy and I had a wonderful discussion about all of you ~ we are very lucky to have the network of family and friends around us, cheering him on as he completes his PCT dream.
Until Next Time,
The Thruhiker's Wife
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Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. ~John Muir
ReplyDeleteawesome quote! Ted actually hiked the John Muir Trail last summer :)
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