Travel
I went to the apartment first thing, swept the patio and then threw the broom into the dumpster, then turned in the keys. I didn't even go inside as Donald & Jeannie went with me last night to check it out. I wanted someone with sharp eyesight to make sure everything was immaculate and that I didn't leave anything in the cabinets.
I got my hair cut short today and it looks much better. I wish I could wear my hair long, and every now and then I try it again, but the shorter style is best for an aging face.
I bought a new tent as I realized my tent was with son Steve, in Monterey, CA. I think I'm going to love the new one - basically two poles, 5'6" headroom (and the walls don't slope so that the headroom is good in almost the entire tent. It's a 4-person tent which may seem like a lot, but the number of people who fit comfortably in a tent is always less than what is stated in the advertising. This will be good for me and the dog and give us plenty of move-around room. Best of all it has a full rainfly, and no matter what anyone says, those little awnings will NOT keep a rain out unless it is falling gently straight down. I'm told that a camp cot assures a perfect night's sleep, and I'll probably break down and get one.
I also bought a book on tent camping in northern CA, and found this gem:
"Go tent camping. Live in paradise for a few days. Camping makes you want to sin like the damned, sleep like the righteous, and hike like the last of the great American walkers. It's a balm for the weary soul!"
Sin, sleep and hike. Can't think of anything better!
I also stopped at AAA and picked up some new maps for the northeast, as the ones I have are several years old. You know what I'll be doing for the next couple of weeks - looking at maps even though I might not make it up into New England this trip.
Now I need to go find a couch to stretch out on and take a look at those maps.
- St. Peter's, Nova Scotia
More rain, fog, and cold. I forgot to tell you that on Saturday night, Ruth and I and Whiskey slept in the tent and it POURED with rain. We were warm enough, but with the wind flapping the walls of the tent we didn't have a great sleep. And it was...
- Backpacking Trip Part 2
The first morning of our trip Mike dropped us off about 8:00 am and we set off enthused and hopeful. The trail was very much up and down and very rocky. I didn't realize that most of the way would be rocks and boulders everywhere, and...
- Camping, Cont'd.
I have just a few more pictures and I covered most of the camping details in yesterday's post. A word about the photos, there are so many trees and the CA sun is so bright that it's not easy to get a good picture with all the dappling of...
- Rei Class
I arrived at REI early yesterday so that I could look at backpacks. I spoke with one of the reps and decided that I need to get more of an idea how much weight I will carry, to determine the size and composition of the pack. Usually the light...
- Sold!
I just signed over the title to the Hitchhiker 5th wheel, and picked up my check. I'm relieved, and I hope the new owners are pleased with what they're getting - a spacious RV that is comfortable for full-time living. It is a couple that bought...
Travel
Feeling the freedom already!
I went to the apartment first thing, swept the patio and then threw the broom into the dumpster, then turned in the keys. I didn't even go inside as Donald & Jeannie went with me last night to check it out. I wanted someone with sharp eyesight to make sure everything was immaculate and that I didn't leave anything in the cabinets.
I got my hair cut short today and it looks much better. I wish I could wear my hair long, and every now and then I try it again, but the shorter style is best for an aging face.
I bought a new tent as I realized my tent was with son Steve, in Monterey, CA. I think I'm going to love the new one - basically two poles, 5'6" headroom (and the walls don't slope so that the headroom is good in almost the entire tent. It's a 4-person tent which may seem like a lot, but the number of people who fit comfortably in a tent is always less than what is stated in the advertising. This will be good for me and the dog and give us plenty of move-around room. Best of all it has a full rainfly, and no matter what anyone says, those little awnings will NOT keep a rain out unless it is falling gently straight down. I'm told that a camp cot assures a perfect night's sleep, and I'll probably break down and get one.
I also bought a book on tent camping in northern CA, and found this gem:
"Go tent camping. Live in paradise for a few days. Camping makes you want to sin like the damned, sleep like the righteous, and hike like the last of the great American walkers. It's a balm for the weary soul!"
Sin, sleep and hike. Can't think of anything better!
I also stopped at AAA and picked up some new maps for the northeast, as the ones I have are several years old. You know what I'll be doing for the next couple of weeks - looking at maps even though I might not make it up into New England this trip.
Now I need to go find a couch to stretch out on and take a look at those maps.
- St. Peter's, Nova Scotia
More rain, fog, and cold. I forgot to tell you that on Saturday night, Ruth and I and Whiskey slept in the tent and it POURED with rain. We were warm enough, but with the wind flapping the walls of the tent we didn't have a great sleep. And it was...
- Backpacking Trip Part 2
The first morning of our trip Mike dropped us off about 8:00 am and we set off enthused and hopeful. The trail was very much up and down and very rocky. I didn't realize that most of the way would be rocks and boulders everywhere, and...
- Camping, Cont'd.
I have just a few more pictures and I covered most of the camping details in yesterday's post. A word about the photos, there are so many trees and the CA sun is so bright that it's not easy to get a good picture with all the dappling of...
- Rei Class
I arrived at REI early yesterday so that I could look at backpacks. I spoke with one of the reps and decided that I need to get more of an idea how much weight I will carry, to determine the size and composition of the pack. Usually the light...
- Sold!
I just signed over the title to the Hitchhiker 5th wheel, and picked up my check. I'm relieved, and I hope the new owners are pleased with what they're getting - a spacious RV that is comfortable for full-time living. It is a couple that bought...