Vermont

Just heard from Trill and he is in Manchester Center VT and sleeping indoors. Allgood and he were hiking Monday and ran into some people that were doing trail maintenance, I assume from the Green Mountain Club but he did not say. They helped them carry some whopping big timbers about a mile into the trail and they were so thankful, they invited them to spend the night at one of their homes in Manchester Center. So, Trill was excited to shower, laundry and charge his cell phone.

He is currently with Allgood and 2 other hikers , Sunny side and Pebble at the home . (Hope I got that right) He was hiking with Master Alex as well but unfortunately, MA was almost certain he had Lyme Disease and checked into a hospital for tests. Trill had heard he has been released and did a bit of slack-packing but plans to return to Quebec for a few days before picking the trail back up. Good luck to you Master Alex. Heal fast.

Watch for Trill to possibly hit the headlines soon. The Sports Editor of the Auburn Plainsman (the Auburn University student paper) returned a call from Trill’s Mom and may want to do a special interest story on him and Roundhouse for the paper. Brandon has talked to her and she plans to ask him some questions for a story. How cool is that! She is also considering a weekly progress update so all his work buddies at the Auburn-Opelika Airport can track him. Be sure to save us a copy FlightEd.

Trill’s next mail drop will be Hanover, NH and he expects to be there 6/23 so you best send anything quickly to reach him. Guess what I am to send….. all his winter gear he sent home back in late April. he wants his fleece, gloves and cap for the Whites (Mountains). I know Mt. Washington has its horror stories but it is hard to sit in 90 degrees and think about being cold.

He is in good spirits and is enjoying the journey more now than racking off the miles. Continue to pray for his safety and strength but also add that God begins preparing him for the finish. Plunging back into the “Real World” will come soon! Katahdin is only a little over a month and 538 miles away.