Backyard Camping
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Well, since I knew I wouldn’t have to be anywhere on Labor Day, I thought it was the perfect excuse to put the hammock up in the back yard. I still hadn’t had the chance to try it out in … Continue reading
Kudzu
It’s Aliiiiiive!
Well, not quite, but I did finish my very first sewing project today. I decided to start simple and knocked out a ripstop stuffsack. I figured I’d start with a small one so I wouldn’t waste a lot of material … Continue reading
Fay Kilt Me
Well, I didn’t get much training in last week. TS Fay kept my pretty busy. I was the acting Emergency Coordinator for the county so I spent Wed-Fri managing the emergency communications between the EOC and the Red Cross shelters … Continue reading
Beach Training
After hiking the local bike trails a couple of times I had a painful realization. It donned on me that I wasn’t really training for the type of terrain I’d be hiking in Sept and Oct. The sections of the … Continue reading
Sloooowing down
Well, it’s been slow in the hiking arena. I have gotten a little spur of interest in a new area, though. After checking out sites like hammockforums.net and diytactical.com I’m really keen on learning how to make my own gear. … Continue reading
Hike Planning
Well, this has definitely been an active summer when it comes to hiking & camping. We were supposed to go to Juniper Springs this coming weekend but some other things have come up so we’ll have to do that later. … Continue reading
2nd Hennessy Field Trial
After long last I was finally able to get out in the woods again. I headed back out to Hanna Park by myself and spent about an hour jumping from trail to trail. I had a fun time and only … Continue reading
Targhee Update
Well, I’m on day two of illegally wearing my Targhee boots to the office. I’m sure the folks in HR would have a coronary to know I’m not strictly adhering to the corporate dress code. Oh well. I love living … Continue reading
Field Trials
I finally had the chance to take the latest gear acquisitions into the field. The wife was hosting a baby shower so the last thing I needed was for our son and I to get caught up in it. It … Continue reading
Two Goodies Today
Well, there was a little snafu with the Hennessy. It was shipped insured which requires a signature. The wife wasn’t able to sign for it and I had to wait until this morning to pick it up. Fortunately the PO … Continue reading