Mass.

Well hey there again readers,
Sorry its been so long since I've last written. There hasnt been much internet available lately, nor the time to write. Im in Dalton Massachusetts right now after a couple of short easy days. I spent one of those days working at Moon in the Pond Organic Farm where Im sure I was plenty of help tending the crops( I say sarcastically). Well I dont know if I was much help weeding and mulching but it was a bit dissapointing as Angry Beaver, Prarie Dog, Hellbender, and myself didnt really learn anything about farming and we're not treated with the most respect or gratitude, but oh well, cant win them all. The next day Angry Beaver had a big fall off of a ledge and fell about 10 feet down the mountain and into a tree, badly scratching up her legs. So we hitched into town for pizza and beer. It was a nice way to end my hike with them since they decided to take a zero day in Great Barrington and I have to hike on to make my deadline. Today I did 28 miles into Dalton where Tom Levardi is graciously letting me share his home for the night and tomorrow night while I slack pack. Today I also had another close call and glimse of my own mortality as a storm hit and a lightning bolt struck within ten feet of me. Scary stuff. I could just see a blinding column of light striking the ground near me and the sound of it was deafening. The force of it almost knocked me off of my feet too. Was it trying to hit me with my metal ten poles and cooking gear? Who knows? Well hopefully the weather will improve as it has been this month. It still rains plenty but the nice days really make the trip! I will try and post pictures tomorrow if I can. Hope everyone is well,
-HULK