Posts from ‘January, 2008’

My mess kit

I’ve been on a real kick lately about doing as much outside as possible so that I can ready myself and learn to become one with my gear. Part of this is making a point of eating on the trail rather than before and after like many do. It’s actually quite nice to stop [...]

Had a nice walk last night

I had a little free time after work yesterday so I decided to go for a little walk with the snow shoes on. It’s such an amazing feeling to be out with just you and your gear, no one around, the thoughts that flow through your mind and the feelings that run through your [...]

The truck is coming along nicely

As previously stated I plan to use the ‘79 Toyota Hi-Lux 4×4 as my base for many adventures around the country, so the last couple of weeks has been spent attempting to make the vehicle as reliable and roadworthy as possible. If I do make a modification to the vehicle, consideration will be taken [...]

“I’d like to repeat the advice I gave you before, in that I think you really should make a radical change in your lifestyle and begin to boldly do things which you may previously never have thought of doing, or been too hesitant to attempt. So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will [...]