After a safe landing in Seattle, a good night's sleep at the Jump house, some last minute shopping for supplies and some good byes to his Jump trail angels, Scarecrow hopped on the Greyhound and headed down to Portland, Oregon where he got a ride from a trail angel named Patchwork. This wonderful man, whose real name is Alan Artman, was a gentleman Scarecrow connected with last fall about transportation while on the trail. He remembered Scarecrow when he contacted him the other day, and was eager to help him get onto the trail. So, he picked Teddy up at the bus station Wednesday night and hosted him overnight, along with another hiker named Mango. Thursday morning, Teddy got up, hopped on another bus, traveled most of the day across Oregon to a town called Bend. He has had so much generosity from trail angels, and his journey has just begun. While on board, Teddy decided to give up his seat so two elderly ladies could sit together and chat it up. He ended up sitting next to a man named Robert Kennedy, who was a day hiker traveling back to his home. Of course, conversation came up about what Teddy was doing and by the end of the trip, Robert went into his luggage and grabbed a bag of almond M & M's for Teddy to take on his trip. Thank you for your trail magic, Mr. Kennedy. Every little bit helps!!
Another trail angel, Lloyd Gust, picked him up and helped him get settled for the night in a local motel, and would be ready to collect him in the morning and drop him on the trail. Finally!!!
Teddy's journey began in our car, to the train, to a plane, to a bus, to a car, to another three buses and finally a car. Three days of plenty of mileage, but none on the trail. Needless to say, he is very anxious to begin.
He was taken this morning, by Lloyd, from Bend, to the trail located at Santium Pass, where he will travel southbound towards Crater Lake. I want to thank you, Lloyd ~ Teddy has said you are a wonderful, kind, generous gentleman and I am excited that he has met you and was able to request your "Trail Angel Services."
Teddy sounds great, and is very excited to finally get started. As always, I will keep you all posted as his trip progresses. Thank you all for your support and love!! XOXO
The Thruhiker's Wife
Woo hoo! So happy to know Scarecrow is back on the trail! Now it's all Snickers and Peanut Butter Cups 'til Canada! 8-)
ReplyDeleteGo get that border, buddy. All the best, Not Ryan