Just discovered that mum in ABQ has one. She's used it for cherries, grapes/raisins, bananas, tomatoes with varying success. I don't know about veggies, but we can certainly experiment. Lizzy, if you have directions/recipes suggestions, I can have her try it out for us!
Just FYI, y'all can start filling in your individual gear below Devon's and mine on the gear list. I am excited about this and about hearing what y'all are thinking/obtaining.
Checking out for a week of silent retreat. (hallelujah) -maria
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
FOOOOOOD
Major progress has been made on the food front! My brilliant mother found an almost new food dehydrator for $7. This should keep us stocked with veggies and fruits from various family gardens that won't weigh us down or cost an arm and a leg.
In related news, I'm trying to gain weight. This is on the advice of Maggie, AT vet that I met. I was doing good being sedentary in BA and eating lots of gellato. These days I am running and hiking and there is only one gellato place and it's far and sort of expensive. I'm not sure how to advance my weight-gaining goals. I guess I'm making extra muscle, which can't be bad to have around- but I was hoping to have some fat to burn, too.
In related news, I'm trying to gain weight. This is on the advice of Maggie, AT vet that I met. I was doing good being sedentary in BA and eating lots of gellato. These days I am running and hiking and there is only one gellato place and it's far and sort of expensive. I'm not sure how to advance my weight-gaining goals. I guess I'm making extra muscle, which can't be bad to have around- but I was hoping to have some fat to burn, too.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Devo Turns Type A
It's amazing how organized I can be when I'm procrastinating. My room is always cleanest during finals week. Anyway, here's the link for the Google Doc with the planning needs for the next four months!!
AT Planning Tasks
AT Planning Tasks
Friday, December 28, 2007
Articles of Interest
On the can-stoves:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverage-can_stove
Lizzy mentioned that she was leaning in this direction. In the interest of simplicity and cost, I am tempted to do so also. Between all of us, the extra weight of fuel probably won't be that bad, and overall they seem quite user-friendly. And as Boo-Boo pointed out, it's a more environmentally friendly fuel source.
"What to leave home":
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7410
Seems like a pretty good list. I disagree with him on ground cloths and maybe a book, but overall sounds like productive advice.
"Ideas for an inexpensive thru-hike":
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=22959#post22959
This guy lays out a pretty comprehensive guide to what towns are worth stopping in, where you should buy vs. mail drop, and where the hostels are cool. Only problem is it's NOBO, so we'd have to reverse it. Sounds like he's hiked this thing A LOT...kinda crazy.
Random tips:
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=95200#post95200
Just a few more suggestions worth reading. In general, the whiteblaze site has been really helpful for me since I discovered it all of - two days - ago!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverage-can_stove
Lizzy mentioned that she was leaning in this direction. In the interest of simplicity and cost, I am tempted to do so also. Between all of us, the extra weight of fuel probably won't be that bad, and overall they seem quite user-friendly. And as Boo-Boo pointed out, it's a more environmentally friendly fuel source.
"What to leave home":
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7410
Seems like a pretty good list. I disagree with him on ground cloths and maybe a book, but overall sounds like productive advice.
"Ideas for an inexpensive thru-hike":
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=22959#post22959
This guy lays out a pretty comprehensive guide to what towns are worth stopping in, where you should buy vs. mail drop, and where the hostels are cool. Only problem is it's NOBO, so we'd have to reverse it. Sounds like he's hiked this thing A LOT...kinda crazy.
Random tips:
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=95200#post95200
Just a few more suggestions worth reading. In general, the whiteblaze site has been really helpful for me since I discovered it all of - two days - ago!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
whiteblaze.net
if anyone reads this blog...
i just discovered whiteblaze.net and they have some fun stuff to explore. going to the REI scratch and dent sale Saturday morning and may be in contact with you before then.
still pumped to do this thang!!
i just discovered whiteblaze.net and they have some fun stuff to explore. going to the REI scratch and dent sale Saturday morning and may be in contact with you before then.
still pumped to do this thang!!
Sunday, December 2, 2007
more team names
what do we think about...
The Babe Brigade
Daughters of the Revolution (think irresistible)
Team Fleam (it's a word - i used it in scrabble the other day)
The Odd Squad
The Babe Brigade
Daughters of the Revolution (think irresistible)
Team Fleam (it's a word - i used it in scrabble the other day)
The Odd Squad
Sunday, November 4, 2007
chop sticks?
I have recently decided that the only way to eat ramen is with chop sticks. They are not, however, good for eating ice cream. Any votes for bamboo chop sticks and titanium sporks (as Boo Boo suggests)? I s'pose I could do without the sticks, but what's an extra ounce for the sake of culture and convenience?
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