Trail Magic Again

Rolling out of Standing Bear Farm my intent was to camp at Brown Gap mile 250.6. When I got there at 2:30, Apple (trail name) was manning a trail magic stop. He told me they were expecting sever weather tonight with tornado warning, high winds and hail. He offered to take some hikers into town to a motel to avoid the sever weather. One rule on the trail is... Stay dry. Since today is Connie's Birthday I tried to call her several times but was unable to get any service. So, in order to get two birds with one stone I took him up on his offer. A night in a dry motel sure beats a tornado in a tent. Also got to call Connie for her birthday.