Gear list updated

I borrowed my mom’s food scale and updated my gear list with precise weight figures.  Turns out most manufacturers have no idea what their product weighs, but as many were too high as too low, so the totals didn’t change much.  Looks like my pack will end up weighing between 15 and 30 pounds, depending… Continue reading Gear list updated

Nerves are setting in

Yesterday and today have been pretty busy.  I spent yesterday packing and cleaning everything in my apartment.  I had done some work, but as always hadn’t realized quite how much remained to be done.  After stuffing things in boxes for the majority of the day I had a hard time getting to sleep.  Last night… Continue reading Nerves are setting in

Last day of employment

This is my last day with my current employer.  My immediate boss (Matt) bought me lunch on Wednesday and his boss (Terrance) is buying the whole office lunch today.  After work I’m retiring to a local bar with all the newly-ex coworkers.  For those who don’t know, I’m a senior systems administrator at a company… Continue reading Last day of employment