ET's Info-Stew

Tomorrow I'm waking up before the crack of dawn to go to Lassen Volcanic National Park, where Carl, Bill, and I will be taking a three night backpacking trip. This trip I'm being slightly more liberal with what I take. I have a bit more food and I'm bringing my Rubik's cube in case I get bored. I'm leaving at home my rain clothes, because I somehow misplaced the rain jacket. I'm taking a poncho though, just in case. Inspired by Bear Grylles, I'm taking a heavier knife and some flint, in the nearly zero percent chance I need them for survival.

Though I hope it's not the case, this might just be my last backpacking trip ever. Trips among family members separated by a few states tend not to work out, I imagine. I've been putting off buying new gear as a result. If I do continue to go, my next purchase will be a Big Agnes Seedhouse SL tent.

Well, I'm looking forward to reuniting with nature, but I'm not looking forward to the nights of little sleep.