When we arrived at Crawford Notch Campground and General Store we wandered about first to see if we could find any signs of Frodo, Gimli or Samwise. Seeing none, we went to the campground office to inquire about renting a cabin. We also asked about Frodo, Gimli or Samwise, but were told no hikers like them were staying here.
Once we got in our cabin it was clear this was not what those guys had in mind. The cabin was spartan, with no plumbing and no way for Samwise to cook a spaghetti dinner. This must not have been the cabins Samwise spoke of, or he was serious over-estimating what they would be like.
At any rate, the cabin was clean, warm, and well protected if a storm came through. The camp store offered enough groceries, though very pricey, that we would be able to resupply here for the next section of our hike.
There was still no word from Stick on his whereabouts, but there also was no cellphone connection available here. All we could do was wait to see what happens with the approaching storm.
So far, only a light rain began to fall at nightfall.