Moosey goes goosey

What?! Moosey goes goosey? Yes he did.

I was surprised yesterday afternoon to get a phone call from the Moose-man. He was near Red's Meadow so he went on ahead to the store and called home. What a good boy! Once I got over my knee-jerk fear reaction to an unexpected phone call, I was relieved to hear he was doing okay. He had loaded up with some extra vittles from the food box and sounded pretty positive.

Moose did say he was dealing with some "frustrations" on the trail which, when he was pressed, he finally explained. It seems that when one hikes at night, at altitude, etc., it is not uncommon to hallucinate. He was more than a little surprised to see Lilly, our chihuahua, trotting along on the trail! Thank goodness he had sense enough to know this was not real, so he did not call to her or anything weird like that! He also "saw" car lights driving on the trail and later a man wearing a hat sitting off to the side.

Keith commented that usually the hallucinations have something to do with something you would like to have. I can understand the cars because that would be an easier way to get there. I can understand the man because he is alone and may be missing companionship. Lilly, hmmm, now THAT has me baffled! How on earth could a chihuahua benefit you on the John Muir Trail? I know I have married a good man since he did not see a hot babe in a bikini. At least he did not mention this if he did. It could be that I married a smart man who would like to be able to come back to his own home.

Boy is Ken going to regret letting me get on his blog!!!

Moose said we will probably not hear from him for at least 5 days, so I guess I get to worry in silence. Well, not really in silence...all the kids are home. When are kids ever NOT hungry?

Keith has promised to help me interpret all the charts, maps, and the spotter thingy to keep up with where Moose is. I haven't a clue on how to use all that Outdoorsy-guy-gadget stuff! Good thing Ken has The LEDGE to help him keep up with the latest technology. Good thing Moose is friends with the Yeti! Mike keeps Ken happily hiking away.