Days 7 and 8

Stayed at Standing Indian Shelter in North Carolina last night. (84.2 miles from Springer Mountain).  Weather still good.  Couldn't catch up with Irish Andy last night so no partying for St. Patricks Day.  Had a last sip from flask instead.  Very windy last night but tent held up well.  Fewer people on trail now.  Saw no one on trail yesterday and only 4 at the shelter.  Carolyn said to mention that I have only tented every night so far - no sleeping in the shelters yet.