Here are a few photos from the recent Rocky Mountain National Park trip. Write Up to follow.
Updates from September, 2009
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Recent Rocky Mountain National Park Photos
KoBach
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Blah, So Not Confident
Gret
On the Autumn Equinox(September 22nd) I’ll be hosting a dinner party/get together. I have a menu planned, but don’t really know how I’m going to pull it off. Also, I don’t know if I can afford the remaining items on my grocery list(as there are many). I have a variety of people to feed, and I don’t know if there are any dietary restrictions other than my own(yeah, I suck). So, my menu consists of chicken(for the main protein), lots of veggies, some grains, basically seasonal foods. Gah, my mind is going blank, lack of sleep will cause that I suppose. I’ll update once I make it to the store.
Gret
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Tips: Strap Retainers
KoBach
How to fix that annoying issue of all those straps hanging loosely off of your pack. It’s way to easy to snag or get caught up in your own straps.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Scissors or Knife
- Velcro (If you’re unfortunate enough to have the kind with a sticky back just soak it in a Goo remover for a couple hours and scrape it off)
- Small sewing Kit (Needle, Thread, and Pins)
- Seam Sealer(Not Necessary)
- A hanging strap
Step 1
You have two ways to go here you can go, either cut off the part where it’s sewn over or take a knife to the thread holding it closed.
Step 3
You’ll need a small strip about an inch and a half long of both the parts of Velcro. They Can be as thick or as thin as you like. Make sure you have them facing opposite directions with a bit of overlap.
Step 4
You have the options here, you can either just sew up the whole thing and call it good, or use some form of seam sealer or glue to hold the whole mess together. I strongly recommend just sewing but if you don’t want to bother glue can work in a pinch.
Step 5
Fold the strap over the two pieces of Velcro and pin it together to make it easier to sew.
Step 6
Sew it up.
It doesn’t really matter how good it looks because most of the time you won’t be seeing your handy work.
Step 7
Roll it up and hook Velcro together.
It feels so good to have all those damn straps under control.
-KoBach
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New Kit: Boots
KoBach
Merrell Ventilator Mids
New boots that I got for an upcoming trip to Rocky Mountain National Park and I’ll be reviewing them after that trek.
-KoBach
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So, yeah, right?
Gret
Manic Depression(Bipolar Disorder) runs on my moms side of the family, she’s had is since she was a teen(as well as anxiety). I have anxiety(tried meds for it, but the side effects were not worth it), and I believe I may be Manic Depressive as well, though I have not been diagnosed because I can’t afford <i>any</i> more medical bills(as my fiancee put it, I’m the “most depressed optimist” he knows). I’m usually up beat and happy to see people I know, or talk with anyone about whatever, but I have rather low points, typically when I’m alone(I think it’s the feeling of loneliness combined with the time to think that kick starts it). I went through a period of depression as a teen, like most people do, and thought that was the end of it, but so much shit has happened between age 14 and now, that I can’t put it down to “just a phase”. I know the stress, the hormone imbalance, and the family history all play a role, and I’m starting to worry that one of these days, the “low point” will be too much(the only thing that has kept it from being “too much” now, is the fear of hurting those I’d leave behind). There are many things about me that most people would never guess(and are usually shocked to find out), I’m pretty good at putting on a happy face, but 7 years of wear is starting to crack the happy smile, and the eyes of that mask don’t seem as bright. It’s harder to cover up an episode than it used to be; more and more little thing are setting them off, things that usually wouldn’t phase me. If it’s not clear by now, I’m typing this as I’m going through a “low point”, and I really want reassurance from some one who has gone through this, or is going through this that it does get better. I know that it does, but it’s just really hard to believe that right now. A big part of me wants to delete this post, and in a few days, or even a few hours I may do that, but I so desperately want the feeling of isolation to just go away, to disappear and leave me in peace. I just need to share this. Share how I’m feeling. Partially to get some help from those who can offer it, and partially for those who care to know me a little better. Even most of my real life friends don’t know about this side of me. If anyone has anything to say about it(even if it’s to chastise me for being “weak” of feeling sorry for myself, you can email me, or message me via AIM, my screen name is rollerchik6.