-----Original Message-----
From: Karine J Kelleher [mailto:blistersister@juno.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 1:37 PM
To: Atkinson, David L, JR (FannyPack), BGM
Subject: Re: FYI's

Hey Fanny Pack - Greetings from Vermont.......

I've been pretty quiet since I pulled off the planning of the ALDHA 99 Gathering in Hanover and thought I would send you and others a short note on some of Manchester, VT and other info - for people to update and make notes in their guidebooks.

Manchester Vermont - The Quality Restaraunt has closed forever.  A very hiker friendly business in such a tourist town. For many years gave 20% discounts to hikers. Many of you may have had a HEARTY breakfast there before heading back to the trail. To refresh anyones memory - it was the only diner atmosphere in Manchester just 2 or 3 doors up from Ben & Jerrys heading toward the hostel. And speaking of the Hostel... there was a meeting held last month concerning a relocation of the hostel from the church for the 2000 season. I will get back to you with the outcome. There is one other note. Another Diner has opened and should be relatively surprised with hiker business. Its location is on Rt. 11 & 30. Mid way between town and the trail crossing.

I have been in quite frequent contact with Wolf (aka Kieth Kimball AT 89-91, 90, 92-94, 94) via phone and ICQ. He misses everyone very much and especially the trail community. He is hoping to hit trail daze 2000 - which would be a nice surprise that is if the Army allows him to. Other than than he says Hawaii is warm - unlike Vermont! If anyone would like any other info on Wolf or would like to get in contact with him - feel free to send me along a line. I have told him to check out FP's web site.

And finally send a long a message to Mr. Clean - if by chance he should hit Vermont and I am not on the trail yet - He is welcome to trail support as well as a place to stay both Rainman and I are around for at least a couple of months. (Oh yeah I will not be running hiker shuttles out of Manchester this coming season - I will be on the trail!)

Happy Trails All!
Blister Sister (PCT 96)
Karine J Kelleher - mailto:blistersister@juno.com