For those of you wondering, the book is coming along nicely and most of the writing is just about done! As soon as I send it off to the publisher, I'll be updating my web site with all the pictures and donation info of the people who helped out this summer. Pictured here, by the way, is the bobblehead Goofy that had to substitute for the "Maine state flag" chosen by Brian and Kim Fitzgerald. He's gazing out onto the Crestone formation from the lofty summit of Eureka Peak! If you're wondering what happened to the Maine state flag: it was perched proudly on my tent the night I went to climb Mount Hesperus and sadly blew into the unknown during a windy night.
In other news, send all your good vibes to Boston this week! My friend Candace (a native Maine-iac!) is recovering from a stem-cell transplant to replace her bone marrow. Candace and her boyfriend Scott are my pals from the Gamefaqs messageboards, proving that not every one you meet online is crazy! Here's wishing her a speedy recovery!
Oh, and yeah check this out: Happy Halloween! I was thinking back in 2002, I actually hiked local favorite Bear Peak on Halloween with "Wandering" Stan. It snowed like crazy and we didn't get back until after dark, but it was a good day nonetheless. Stan is a great, if very mobile, guy! I haven't caught up with him in a while, but he's got a good blog to scope out here.
As for this year, I'll be home writing with my Halloween kitty Xanadu (she has perfect autumn colors). Throw an egg at someone for me!
