Happy Easter, all.
My folks and the boys just left after a delightful Easter brunch at the HoT. I feel like the postal service of entertainment--neither rain, nor snow, nor a complete breakdown of household order and hygiene shall stop me from delivering a holiday festivus. With the requisite signature cocktail, of course. Which Mr. Pyle has dubbed the "evil juice." Heh. I dig it. So now I'm having a lovely glass of rose, enjoying a beautiful afternoon on the porch, doing nothing of an AT-related nature. Eric gets back tonight, so we'll be hitting it hard tomorrow. But for now, I just need a little relaxing.
Yesterday was more trail mix. When you have to pull together 6 months of stuff, with as much variety as possible, it's WAY harder than you think. I've spent a ridiculous amount of time lately loitering in the snack-food aisles of various retail outlets, pondering new and increasingly bizarre combinations.
Just as an FYI, preparing for a 2100 mile, 6 month trip is kind of involved. The longest trip I've done previously was only one month, and I didn't even ration it fully myself. Buying, preparing and packaging food for 2 people for 6 months is quite an experience. It looks like a Costco exploded in my house. There are no flat surfaces not currently covered with either food or gear at the moment. So I was ridiculously proud of myself for excavating the dining room table, setting it, and serving brunch for 7 this afternoon. I do get lots of help and delicious contributions from the parents and the boys. :)
The plan is to start posting more regularly until we're on the trail. Then, I'll probably write something for every day and post weekly, when we're in town.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Maiden Voyage
I'm not ashamed to admit it: I am a virgin blogger.
I got the page set up--thanks for the words of wisdom, Caits. :) But still trying to figure out all of the little extras and aesthetics.
So, at the moment, this is a work in progress. Stick with me and try not to laugh and point too enthusiastically.
I always wonder at the purpose behind some of the blogs floating around the ether, and as a general rule, I don't want to be more technologically connected than I already am, nor do I feel the need to broadcast my personal life to the world at large. But this summer, Eric and I are setting out on an adventure--thru-hiking the AT--and lots of our friends have asked about keeping in touch and following our journey. So part of my challenge involves wading into the wild world of blogging.
We're planning to include lots of photos, updates on our progress and the places we go. Hopefully, we'll be able to touch base with many of our friends and family en route, as well as the new friends we make along the way.
Fair winds and following seas,
B
I got the page set up--thanks for the words of wisdom, Caits. :) But still trying to figure out all of the little extras and aesthetics.
So, at the moment, this is a work in progress. Stick with me and try not to laugh and point too enthusiastically.
I always wonder at the purpose behind some of the blogs floating around the ether, and as a general rule, I don't want to be more technologically connected than I already am, nor do I feel the need to broadcast my personal life to the world at large. But this summer, Eric and I are setting out on an adventure--thru-hiking the AT--and lots of our friends have asked about keeping in touch and following our journey. So part of my challenge involves wading into the wild world of blogging.
We're planning to include lots of photos, updates on our progress and the places we go. Hopefully, we'll be able to touch base with many of our friends and family en route, as well as the new friends we make along the way.
Fair winds and following seas,
B
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