April 5, 1997 (Day 17 – milepoint 162.1 – Fontana Dam Shelter)

First day off.

Met some folks from Furman College (South Carolina) who are here at Fontana Lake for a fraternity formal. They fed me a hamburger and Oreo cookies. Chatted with a cute girl and may have inspired her to hike the AT someday. Her date seemed less inspired…

Made a few phone calls. Took a nap. Not much else.

-Aquaholic

April 5, 2009,

Hey Aquaholic,

I’m not very inspired today.

O’