Saturday, April 9, 2016

April 9 - Rain at Hiker Heaven


Another zero day, but an unusually productive one. The snow came down at 4:30 am to be followed by rain every few hours after. Around 8:00 am the power suddenly went out and shouting started outside the single wide wobbly box we were staying in at Hiker Heaven. The hot water heater had blown the relief valve and water was pouring out. The heater was about to hit the ground through the floor!

About that time the Fullers, Justin,  Hatchetand I decided that our best option was to chill for another day and hopefully avoid the rain. 


I decided to help Mike (Refrigerator) and Doug (Country Gold) work on fixing the problem. While Mike headed for supplies Doug and I tore out and replaced the floor where the water heater needed to be installed. Later Mike installed a fire wall and the plumber showed up to put in a new water heater. As Donna said later, "The Trail Provides" in reference to the fact that I was on hand and able to help install the new floor while Mike was away getting supplies, making the work go faster. It seems that the Trail Provides in many ways. Every time I've needed something someone comes through with help. It's a bit surreal. 


By sunset the water was back on and we all felt relieved. A common mall dinner orchestrated by Deb brought us all together. The PCT community is awesome!



Donna Saufley - Hiker Heaven Momma!




Country Gold !!!



At the end of the day we enjoyed a campfire. 

Tomorrow it's back on the trail. 











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1 comment:

  1. The trail magic is real. I love hearing about it and am so glad you are surrounded.

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