[at-l] still more maildrop stuff

[askowronek@mindspring.com (Amy)]

W F Thorneloe wrote:

> What sort of time are you planning for the hike? It doesn't sound to 
> many. I'd probably keep Franklin for a zero day, even if you go to RSC. 
> It has so many convenient stores, motels, diners and laundromats.


I'm planning about a month.


> Depending on when you are walking, Fontana may have pretty good grub and 
> there is a small gear shop. The Post office is convenient next to the 
> grocery and next to the laundromat. The hill out of Fontana is dad-gum 
> steep with a food heavy pack.


Most hills are steep when you have a heavy pack.  :)


> 
> Make certain Mt. Momma accept mail, as she occasionally has discussed 
> otherwise, plus she won't mail stuff for you (no close post office 
> also). She is very good for food, although a little pricey (get used to it).


Thanks, I'll check.  Good to know about the no mailing.  That's my last
real maildrop so I could send most of my stuff home at the previous one.


> 
> And Hot Springs has any number of good spots to clean clothes, but you 
> will be ready for some cotton!


And clothes which don't smell like I've been hiking in them for a month,
despite washing.


-amy