April 5 - Acton KOA

The night at North Fork Ranger Station was the most restful of the last couple of weeks. Todd made sure the bathroom was well stocked and water was available. He pointed out the best place to camp and we chose the other place, top of the ridge. In the morning I made oatmeal for everyone, and that meant that I didn't have to carry and food the last eight miles into Acton! Wahoo!

We took off early, with Justin in the lead. The vistas were awesome!

Justin and I beat the Fullers into the KOA campground a full hour before the Fullers arrived. In the meantime Justin had met Liberty and secured a ride into town.  That boy has a way with girls!

Betsy was due to arrive today and she did so right on time. Only the parking area was just a little bit off, so after a few minutes she looked around and found the Fullers  and me at the KOA store. Good to her nature she arrived with hiker mana from heaven: beer, cheese, crackers, cookies, and other goodies which were shared around with other hikers who arrived later. 

I drove, somewhere erratically to pick up Justin and my resupply at the post office. Later we agreed to go shopping at REI tomorrow. 

Betsy and I found a place in Palmdale to crash along with Sissy Sue, our cute kitty cat. We had a nice dinner at a restaurant suggested by the local motorcycle cop. Good choice. The maragaritas were right on - more alcohol than juice! Later we retired to the room for a little TV - not exactly something I can do on the trail. Definitely a nice night!