We plan to hit the road in just about 24 hours. You should see the pile of gear in my entryway! The tent is set up out in the yard airing out and I’m working on a list of groceries and a few last odds n’ ends I need to pickup tonight. I also need to go get a hair cut!

A last minute decision was to rent an SUV for the trip instead of trying to cram all this crap into my little Dodge Neon. My car works ok for a weekend trip but we’re taking extra stuff this time out and I’d just as soon not have to sweat the details. Plus there are a few gravel trails I’d like to explore up near Mount St. Helens that I’d be reluctant to take my low slung car on. I’ll be picking the truck up tomorrow morning. From what they tell me, it will either be a Chevy Blazer or a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Guess we’ll see! Should be fun either way…