Sierra's

I'm preparing to head out on my John Muir Trail hike now...lot's of work! The biggest thing has been getting my meals all planned out. I also need to prepar a package for my pals Jon and Jesse to bring with them when they come out to meet me on the trail. In addition to that I've got to send out a pail full of food to my last resupply at Muir Trail Ranch.

In prep, I signed up for a Wilderness Survival Course. I'm pretty excited about it. 6 nights out in the wilderness with an instructor, learning survival techniques for the Eastern Sierras. The boast about teaching you how to catch a fish with you bare hands...sounds cool! That's happening right before my JMT trip. Makes things a little more hectic...as I'm planning on just getting to Yosemite Valley after the course, meaning I've got to have everything I'm going to need for the trail (and nothing more) with me.

I've been eating like a madman ever since I got to the Bay in a mad attempt to pack on some stores. I don't know how it happened, but since I quit my job I managed to lose 5lbs. So....I guess if there is anyone out there looking to lose a few pounds, I highly suggest quitting your job!