Library Nazi

Got into Dalton, Mass yesterday with an easy 12 miler (new definition of nero) after doing a week of 20+. Taking a much needed day off - haven't had a good, relaxing zero for over 500 miles (last one was in Harpers Ferry). Sure I took one in Port Clinton, but that was after "creating" it with a night hike till 11:30pm - then closing out a bar till 3:30am. Then running around - so wasn't relaxing. Staying at a Trail Angels house - Tom - lets us shower and sleep anywhere on the floor - and has bikes for us to get around town on. Amazing hospitality. Can't work on the blog - as the librarian here was incredibly strict on 1 hour limit (even though no one else here and 6 computers, and can't plug in USB card reader - she thinks that I'm putting something on the computer.) I have found that most small town librarians are old and mean - not wavering on the "rules" no matter what. Have yet to come across the tall, brunette, with the hair up in a bun, glasses in the mouth, type - that let their hair down when you come in. Always old and mean. Finished up NJ, NY, Conn, and almost done with Mass. Will be in Vermont in 2 days! Have seen 4 SOBO's now - so it is getting real. The end was so far off that I didn't have to think about it - now its probably only 6-7 weeks away. Yikes. Every step I am taking is north bound, but after I touch that sign in Maine, every step after that will be south bound. Not sure I can deal with that yet. The Journey will be over. This journey anyway. Have several good pictures to show you - but alas - society has placed "rules" on me. Might be a week or two before I can update. Next time you are in your local library - please give a mean scowl to the librarian for me. Still about a week ahead of my original published schedule. Note - I will be through Vermont in about half of the time from what I originally planned - likely making it to New Hampshire by the first few days in Aug (my 34th bday is Aug 2nd) vs the second week. thanks and Godspeed.