Day 127 – Zero in Pittsfield, MA

“Take this job and shove it

I ain’t working here no more

My woman done left and took all the reason

I was working for

You better not try to stand in my way

As I’m a-walkin’ out the door

Take this job and shove it

I ain’t working here no more” – Johnny Paycheck 

Woke up to heavy rain and no motivation. Studied the weather forecast and the trail for the next two days and decided to take today off. 

Walked across the street to a diner for breakfast and ran into 4 young hikers I have been seeing on and off for a week.

Spent the day REALLY replanning the rest of my hike. I am lowering my mileage to about 14-15 max per day and revisiting hostels and other plans in the Whites and in Maine. Trying to be more realistic and cognizant of earlier sunset and my general lack of motivation lately. 

I am fairly happy with the results. I should finish on Oct 7 in a perfect world. But with weather issues in the White Mountains, I foresee the schedule moving out to October 13 weekend. 

Arranged shuttle for 7:30 a.m. tomorrow and booked a bunk bed for Thursday night at Wicked Wayside. 

Walked to Walgreens and picked up a few supplies for the next 4 days. Had the second half of my sub from yesterday for dinner. 

I’m reasonably happy with my new route plan. I think/hope the shorter days will keep me more energized and focused. Should know how well that is working by next weekend. 

All packed up and ready to go in the morning. Still carrying too much food 🙁

Technical Notes:

• Apple juice 200
• Apple juice 200
• Ham steak 500
• Eggs x 2 160
• Buttered toast 200
• Home fries 100
• Cold cut sub 1500
• Burrito 499
• Seltzer 100
• Chicken sandwich 430
• Misc 400
• Water 
• Miles 
• Time 
• Elevation gain 
• Calories consumed 4200
• Calories burned 2000