The bluest bird.
Wednesday, March 21st, 2007Today on my walk, I saw the bluest bird I have ever seen. Searching through my bird book, I think it was a Mountain Bluebird, but I’m not sure.
Archive for March 21st, 2007
To do list for the long distance hiker.
Wednesday, March 21st, 2007- Start carrying weight in your pack on your walks.
- Get started on cutting next winters fire wood.
- Do taxes
- Pay property taxes
- Decide on a date–buy a ticket to get there
- Make gear list of everything that goes into your pack and it‘s weight. Obsess over everything, no mater how small or light
- Order guide books
- Get any permits you might need.
- Order any new gear you might need.
- Set up re-supply schedule for guide books, socks, sunscreen, pain-relievers, supplements, etc.
- Wash that stinking down sleeping bag and down vest you have been sleeping in all winter
- Turn off all money sucking utilities and subscriptions - Netflix, Internet, telephone.
- Forward mail
- Change auto insurance over to storage rate.
- Soak clothing in Sawyers insect repellent soak