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When I worked in Yosemite...I ran the Mountain Shop (Camping/backpacking/climbing stuff), we carried very nice gear. One morning I noticed a short guy, very unkempt, straggly beard browsing thru the North Face Jackets. I watched him for about ten minutes to make sure he wasnt stealing a $300 jacket, when he instead brought it up to the counter to buy it. Mind you....this guy was in sweats and looked like he just woke up from a bad dream, while sleeping in a pile of woodland debris, even has a few pieces of leaf in his beard. When I looked at his face I thought I recognized him, but mentally shook my head..."No freakin way this is him" I thought to myself.
I rang up the coat and a couple other items (Nalgene bottle and iodine tablets), he then handed me his credit card.....I almost dropped it when I read the name. I looked at his face again and he nodded his head, talking for the first time. "Nice Ditch you guys have here" he said. " And all I want to do is enjoy it...OK?" was all he said.
I finished the sale and handed his card back, saying," I hope you have a great time Mr. Williams". I then told Robin Williams about a really cool hidden hike that lead to the best views in Yosemite Valley. Really cool guy.
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