[pct-l] Resupply packages at Timberline Day Lodge

[Tortoise]

Ken,

Never tried McDonalds for hitchhiking but it a good idea -- probably 
could use almost any cafe where locals congregate.
When I was in France in '86 and wanted a ride out to the Invasion 
Beaches I had supper in a restaurant filled with other American 
tourists. I loudly asked the waiter about buses, etc, going that way so 
that others could hear. I soon had an offer of a ride from a father and 
son. However I also learned that it was a good walked, so I walked and 
experience the French countryside.

Sometimes indirect asking is best.

Tortoise

<> He who finishes last, wins! <>



g l wrote:
> Gosh- never thought of that!  I guess I was too p.o.'d by then.  And I 
> had already  called my friends.  I did however, think of pulling the 
> ol' Warren Doyle classic.....he always claimed that when he couldn't 
> get a ride he'd just start limping really bad!  Sez it worked every 
> time!  But I didn't have the guts to do it.....
>
> Went to your web site Ken.  You've had some great adventures!  Will 
> read more when I have time.........
>
> Wheeew
>
> */Ken Powers <kdpo at pacbell.net>/* wrote:
>
>     You just hit on one of the most effective ways of getting a ride.
>     Many times when we need a ride back to the trail we just stop at
>     the local McDonalds (or other fast food joint). We have found that
>     the local retired folks congregate there for their morning coffee.
>     We go in order coffee and a snack and sit down. In minutes we
>     start getting questions about what we are doing with the
>     backpacks. Sometimes we have several different tables asking us
>     questions. By the time we have finished our coffee we usually have
>     a ride out to the trailhead because "they have nothing better to
>     do". 
>      
>     Ken
>     www GottaWalk com
>
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