Travel
I figured I'd better try setting my new tent up this afternon since I'll be going to the class at REI in a few hours, and if I had a big problem with the tent I could return it at that time. I set it up on the driveway and it took me about 3 minutes. That's just for the tent though, and the fly would take another minute or two, and would need to be staked. In the following picture you can see the door on the long side of the tent, which will make getting in and out much easier. When the fly goes on the tent two pieces of it zip down the side and get staked, making a triangular shaped vestibule where I can cook in rainy weather, store my pack and any other gear. (Click to enlarge photos.)
I always kept mine and Smoky's packs inside the tent at the very back end. I will have plenty of room for the pack, even if I should get another dog to hike with (not likely). This about 3# lighter than the tent it's replacing, the one I posted many pictures of from my trip last year. I think I will like this one, and I hope I can use it soon to see how it works in practice.
My doctor has put a "reference" in for me to see a specialist, and I will be called about an appointment, tomorrow I hope.
I'm slowly working on the weeds and have made good progress in the back, but the side will be a little more difficult. There is a house a few doors down where they tore out any lawn that had been there - it's a corner lot so has nice space - and put down artificial turf! The first year I lived here I thought it was crazy, but I am getting to see the benefits. They have a nice patio set with umbrella, and when I used to walk Lady and stopped to chat - they would be sitting under the umbrella sipping their drinks! My back yard is unusable, but it would feel very closed in no matter what I did with it.
I still haven't figured out which route I should take to get to REI. The class is at 7pm, and no matter how I look at it I am going to run into a lot of traffic. I wish I could figure out what to eat before I leave, but I'm simply not hungry.
- 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...
- Just When You Think You're Fine
I've been feeling great lately, and gaining a little more energy each day. Last night I was relaxing in my recliner and decided to take my blood pressure - I really wanted to find out what my resting heart rate was. The bp rate was just...
- 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...
- You Told Me So!
A while back, before I was even hospitalized and was losing weight, I wanted to gain some pounds but was barely able to stay even. Several people told me I should try Ensure, but I said I'd never drink the stuff. Well, I'm now...
- An Easy Sunday
We had a quiet lazy day until making a fresh peach cobbler in the afternoon, and then going to Margarita's restaurant to get Mexican. The food was delicious! Sandy, Josh and I went for a mile walk through their neighborhood - much different...
Travel
New tent
I figured I'd better try setting my new tent up this afternon since I'll be going to the class at REI in a few hours, and if I had a big problem with the tent I could return it at that time. I set it up on the driveway and it took me about 3 minutes. That's just for the tent though, and the fly would take another minute or two, and would need to be staked. In the following picture you can see the door on the long side of the tent, which will make getting in and out much easier. When the fly goes on the tent two pieces of it zip down the side and get staked, making a triangular shaped vestibule where I can cook in rainy weather, store my pack and any other gear. (Click to enlarge photos.)
I always kept mine and Smoky's packs inside the tent at the very back end. I will have plenty of room for the pack, even if I should get another dog to hike with (not likely). This about 3# lighter than the tent it's replacing, the one I posted many pictures of from my trip last year. I think I will like this one, and I hope I can use it soon to see how it works in practice.
My doctor has put a "reference" in for me to see a specialist, and I will be called about an appointment, tomorrow I hope.
I'm slowly working on the weeds and have made good progress in the back, but the side will be a little more difficult. There is a house a few doors down where they tore out any lawn that had been there - it's a corner lot so has nice space - and put down artificial turf! The first year I lived here I thought it was crazy, but I am getting to see the benefits. They have a nice patio set with umbrella, and when I used to walk Lady and stopped to chat - they would be sitting under the umbrella sipping their drinks! My back yard is unusable, but it would feel very closed in no matter what I did with it.
I still haven't figured out which route I should take to get to REI. The class is at 7pm, and no matter how I look at it I am going to run into a lot of traffic. I wish I could figure out what to eat before I leave, but I'm simply not hungry.
- 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...
- Just When You Think You're Fine
I've been feeling great lately, and gaining a little more energy each day. Last night I was relaxing in my recliner and decided to take my blood pressure - I really wanted to find out what my resting heart rate was. The bp rate was just...
- 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...
- You Told Me So!
A while back, before I was even hospitalized and was losing weight, I wanted to gain some pounds but was barely able to stay even. Several people told me I should try Ensure, but I said I'd never drink the stuff. Well, I'm now...
- An Easy Sunday
We had a quiet lazy day until making a fresh peach cobbler in the afternoon, and then going to Margarita's restaurant to get Mexican. The food was delicious! Sandy, Josh and I went for a mile walk through their neighborhood - much different...