The Post Office in Lone Pine is not open until Monday so Bob is staying in a hostel with other hikers tonight and tomorrow night.  He met some guys who just climbed Mt. Whitney.  They have all been sharing equipment ideas, which seems to be common practice among long distance hikers.  They were fasinated with Bob's ultra-light air mattress (an REI purchase thanks to a gift card from sister Peggy!).  Bob will pick up his food box on Monday and then get back on the trail.