This is JR ♥️ If you’ve been to @barndoorhostel in the past year, you’ve most likely interacted with this awesome guy! To celebrate a year of working at the hostel, JR has taken a MUCH earned vacation to Thailand. (We’re taking a vacation too, more on that in another post) . In the past year he has made such a marvelous mark in the hostel’s history. In fact, his story begins two years prior when he was hiking the #appalachiantrail and hitched 3 rides to get out of the rain and get warm and dry in one of our bunks. His hiking partner and he stayed a few nights but never forgot their experience here. The next year, they would both return to camp, hike, and enjoy #whitemountainnationalforest . In April 2022 he came back and started camping and hiking again. (PS. Our camping opens April this year too!). After a week or two, he helped assemble a shed in exchange for a few nights. Shortly thereafter, he stacked 5 cords of wood and earned his badge as a true employee. . JR is short for JackRabbit, which is his #trailname. He’s hiked the #pacificcresttrail and the #appalachiantrail and has stayed at dozens of hostels both in the US during his hikes, and abroad on his travels to Asia. . He spent his youth in the Navy, stationed on the Carl Vincent in San Diego, where he honed his attention for detail that would later serve him well as the cleaning master here. After receiving a law degree, he traveled the world and hiked to #everestbasecamp . . JR’s time here has been unmatched. He has assumed the role of maintenance man, HR, manager, housekeeping, receptionist, master painter, chef, musician, and staff “dad”—making sure the rest of our staff had an amazing and comfortable time while working at Barn Door. . His love for @appaliving and @barndoorgoose pours out at all moments, so much so that he gained yet another nickname—the chicken man, notorious for sneaking the pups little pieces of chicken whenever he could . Whether it was his frequent trips to Maine for some special chocolate, the gallons of lemonade and apple cider, or the @rumneyvillagestore breakfast sandwiches, he was always sharing his favorite snacks with the other staff. . We love you JR. Safe travels! (at Barn Door Hostel and Campground) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp6SPQ-O6Rs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
