A few years in February I got a ride to Fontana Dam for a section hike. My destination was the Fontana Hilton for the night. When it got out, it was around 10:00 at night, and everything was covered in snow. Absolutely beautiful winter wonderland, and I had the urge to belt out a few bars from this Christmas song in my deepest baritone, at top bellowing voice:
Wait for the wagon,
Wait for the wagon,
Wait for the wagon
and we’ll have a Christmas riiiIIIIIDDDDDDE!
But I didn’t, and regret it. When I got to the shelter most of the early thru-hikers were dozing, and I could have inspired them with my spontaneous baritone voice coming their way. What a waste.
_Josh_