8-9-2009 Sun

We got a ride from a very nice couple back to MA, they dropped us off at the mall in Pittsfield. We saw the G.I. Joe movie and then decided to go to Dalton, MA. Rob Bird has a house there (the Birdhouse) and he takes in hikers, he actually picked us up at the mall as he was dropping off a van full of hikers so they could go hang out there for awhile. Talked to him about needing to get the miles done between Tyringham and Dalton and he offered to take me the next day! This is only the beginning of Rob's amazing generosity. Crashed on his couch that night, he had room for about 5 in his basement, lots of room in his garage/attic, about 4 can fit in the front room, etc, etc.. He can house alot of hikers..