>>105123>>105125>continued• Werewolf – Who shaves during any outdoors activity?
• Crikey! – Be anywhere that there is dirt and sun in California, you be finding some rattlers! Oh and black widows and funnel spiders be everywhere up in the woods.
• Hold Your Ground – In the Sierras the bears walk up to your campsite and look you in the eye while they rip open your backpack in one swing of their stupid faggot paws.
• Ultra-Light – I can’t count how many times I’ve forgotten something important. I started making checklists for things I’m about to do. Most recently, I drove with a buddy 45 minutes out of town to take him shooting for his first time, and I forgot the ammo. I was embarrassed more than upset, but bummed we couldn’t shoot that day.
Miscellany:
• My Privilege – Carried my own gear, plus Tess’ entire pack starting from where she hurt her knee, all the way to High Lake, on the second Langley trip.
• Good Deed for the Day – We have all done this, especially when on a hike deep in the shizz.
• Soul Mates – Not beers (I don’t drink), but I always try to make friends on the trail. One memorable moment was getting lost on Olancha, but passing a foursome that had a map (we didn’t!). Ended up chatting for about 30 minutes on the trail, and it was a welcome break.
• Minute Man – I have several bug-out bags, because of my unstable living situation. I keep one at both homes, and both of my cars.
