Stopped in Erwin this morning for resupply. We were kindly offered a free ride into town from Uncle Johny's Hostel at the trail head. They were headed in to Huddle House to pick up the early breakfast hostelers they dropped off earlier. We ate at Huddle House and had started walking to the Food Lion (about a half mile) when a car pulled up and the usual conversation ensued. You guys thru hikers? Want a lift? The gentleman who picked us up took us to Food Lion and waited for us outside while we shopped. He then drove us back toward the trail and we asked about a good cheap lunch and he dropped us at Pizza Plus who have an all you can eat pizza and salad bar. He told us where he lived (about a block away) and told us he'd be happy to give us a ride the rest of the way back to the trail after lunch, BUT, there was one condition: any thru hiker who comes to his house has to have a shot of bourbon with him.
We sorted our groceries and packed them up and enjoyed lots of pizza and salad and thought about the gent's kind offer. We walked to his house, he poured three very large shots, we downed them - ahhh, the burn. I had forgotten what that felt like. I can't remember the last time I had a shot. He then drove us the mile or so back to the trail. He told us his nickname is Sarge - (not army, but sergeant Shultz, I know nothing...). Great guy.
Thanks Sarge!
No comments:
Post a Comment