I hope not! I ordered and received a 1000 watt food dehydrator this past week. Today I started making Jerky, (I know it too early for that, but this is practice!) and also did some spaghetti w/meat sauce. It has been in a few hours and not ready yet. The beef may have been too thick. I tried some a little bit ago and the taste was fine.
Also this week I moved the big pots that we had our herbs growing in and I dug up a herb garden. about two feet by eleven feet. Put in some sage, oregano, thyme, rosemary, cilantro, and other herbs, two tomato plants, and three bell pepper plants. Had to cover it up last for what I hope will be the last cold spell this spring. The airport had 38* and Weather Underground had 27* when I got up this AM. Don't know which was right, maybe both, but if we got the average of the two, that would have been at the freezing mark, not good for just planted herbs.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Mort Stuff
Did La Sal loop rd to Sand Flats rd coming in to the back of Sand Flats area. Nice drive.
M Bought a lumbar pack for camera gear on short hikes and I got a $12.00, 48 ounce Nalgene water bag. I'll will be great for carrying water in the car as a backup to our water bottles which we carry all of the time. I will most likely buy another on in order to have 96 ounce capacity when needed on the AT hike next year.
M Bought a lumbar pack for camera gear on short hikes and I got a $12.00, 48 ounce Nalgene water bag. I'll will be great for carrying water in the car as a backup to our water bottles which we carry all of the time. I will most likely buy another on in order to have 96 ounce capacity when needed on the AT hike next year.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Hike two, day two. Up to the Island in the Sky!
Up at 0600. breakfast, break camp, and gone by 0800. Was wondering if I had enough water and food to make it to the top but then I found a little of a spring and got about half pint of water. It was just too slow. A while later I found a good one. The water was great, specially after the river water. So I filled up, even replaced most of the river water, later to realize I should have replaced it all. I was 100 times better and I needed it.
Up the wash a little longer and got to the 3.5 mile marker and had to decide which rought to take around the Upheaval Dome. I chose to go right, the shorter, steeper climb. 3.5 miles vs. 4.9 miles. That meant I was half way to the top. It was a tough climb. Literately steep stair climbing and boulder scrambling. I had to stop and rest lots of time. My food was running low, just had some dried fruit and nuts to make it to the top. I thought I had more gator aid but realized last night there was no more. Sure could have used it today. Needed some quick energy. Nuts just don't do that.
Long an tough climb with not a lot of scenic views.. not a do over. On the Chesler Park hike, I used the photos ops as a chance to rest, this time I used the rest stops for a chance to take a photos. Topped the rim after two very long rest stops, taking off the BP and laying down in the shade, and a lot short ones. Came over the rim at 1530, was planing a 1700 summit, so was pleased with the time. M came along about 1725, a little late, but, she had made me a sandwich and brought a banana, and I had time to get a good rest. The sandwich was much need and so was the banana.
I had started on my last bottle of river water just as I made the top. It felt like the sediments were resting in my stomach. M had lots of ice water with her and that was what I needed... along with the sandwich.
All in all, a very good practice hike with an over-nite and moderately heavy backpack. My recovery time on both overnight hikes was very short, back to normal the next day. I now know that I can do the Appalachian Trail next year. I do need to figure out how to handle the cold and rain for the first couple of months and then deal with the high humidity after that. Guess I'll just have to adapt!
Up the wash a little longer and got to the 3.5 mile marker and had to decide which rought to take around the Upheaval Dome. I chose to go right, the shorter, steeper climb. 3.5 miles vs. 4.9 miles. That meant I was half way to the top. It was a tough climb. Literately steep stair climbing and boulder scrambling. I had to stop and rest lots of time. My food was running low, just had some dried fruit and nuts to make it to the top. I thought I had more gator aid but realized last night there was no more. Sure could have used it today. Needed some quick energy. Nuts just don't do that.
Long an tough climb with not a lot of scenic views.. not a do over. On the Chesler Park hike, I used the photos ops as a chance to rest, this time I used the rest stops for a chance to take a photos. Topped the rim after two very long rest stops, taking off the BP and laying down in the shade, and a lot short ones. Came over the rim at 1530, was planing a 1700 summit, so was pleased with the time. M came along about 1725, a little late, but, she had made me a sandwich and brought a banana, and I had time to get a good rest. The sandwich was much need and so was the banana.
I had started on my last bottle of river water just as I made the top. It felt like the sediments were resting in my stomach. M had lots of ice water with her and that was what I needed... along with the sandwich.
All in all, a very good practice hike with an over-nite and moderately heavy backpack. My recovery time on both overnight hikes was very short, back to normal the next day. I now know that I can do the Appalachian Trail next year. I do need to figure out how to handle the cold and rain for the first couple of months and then deal with the high humidity after that. Guess I'll just have to adapt!
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Hike two, day one, ...Going down!
What a day. Dead tired at 2030. I just finished dinner and clean up and set up tent. Had to rest three hours before that. What have i gotten it to?
The hike down was very scenic, lots of photos. Six miles to Zeus & Moses. Saw them and at first didn't realize it was, then it dawned on me how far I had hiked down.
About a mile later I got in some much needed rest and a Gator Aid punch drink. Revived, I was ready to go again. While getting into harness a lady went by on a bike, a group followed not far behind.
Saw a collard lizard, took 25 photos, 2 came out good, rest were just a little blurred.
Got to the river @1500, had to fight my way to the water, filtered about five liters but it still had lots of sediment.
Started along White Rim Road, found the wash to follow back up. Made about one mile from the river, through deep soft sand, and with ten pounds of extra water, it was tough, so I started looking for a camp site. Found one around 1645 or so and just collapsed. Thirteen miles was bad enough, but, to end it with ten extra pounds of water and then trug a mile in deep sugar sand was too much. Took my shirt off to use as a ground pad and rested thirty minutes before I unrolled the tent and and laid the sleeping pad on top of it. Three hours before I could set up camp and fix dinner then to bed. Midnight before was rested enough to go to sleep. Stars were nice until the moon came up to dimmed them out.
The hike down was very scenic, lots of photos. Six miles to Zeus & Moses. Saw them and at first didn't realize it was, then it dawned on me how far I had hiked down.
About a mile later I got in some much needed rest and a Gator Aid punch drink. Revived, I was ready to go again. While getting into harness a lady went by on a bike, a group followed not far behind.
Saw a collard lizard, took 25 photos, 2 came out good, rest were just a little blurred.
Got to the river @1500, had to fight my way to the water, filtered about five liters but it still had lots of sediment.
Started along White Rim Road, found the wash to follow back up. Made about one mile from the river, through deep soft sand, and with ten pounds of extra water, it was tough, so I started looking for a camp site. Found one around 1645 or so and just collapsed. Thirteen miles was bad enough, but, to end it with ten extra pounds of water and then trug a mile in deep sugar sand was too much. Took my shirt off to use as a ground pad and rested thirty minutes before I unrolled the tent and and laid the sleeping pad on top of it. Three hours before I could set up camp and fix dinner then to bed. Midnight before was rested enough to go to sleep. Stars were nice until the moon came up to dimmed them out.
Monday, May 7, 2012
So much fun, lets do it again!
Went into the park this AM, got my permit amended for an overnight hike, 20 mile loop down to the river and back with 2000 ft el gain. Plan to leave about 0800 tomorrow and back topside by 1700 the next day.
We also did the main drive loops an overlooks. Shafer road (trail) was being graded, or repaired, when we drove by.
We also did the main drive loops an overlooks. Shafer road (trail) was being graded, or repaired, when we drove by.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Not the right stove!
Drive to Moab today, Salt Flats area.
Stopped in town at an outfitters, picked up a little stove w/fuel tabs, and a few carbiners. (Edit - Stove did not suit my needs, will look for a pocket rocket)
The Gearhead outfitter is a great place. They have just about anything you need. Will be back. Everything is expensive there, but that is the result of everything being a specialty item, and well made for the need. Walmart quality just won't cut it out on the trail, bike, boat, or climb! You need stuff you can depend on.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Hike one, day two, ... The morning after.
Up at six after a restless night with sleeping pad and bag. A very warm night, 65*F when I got up. I had breakfast and coffee and on my way by 0800.
About 4-1/2 hours to cover the five miles of up and downs to the trial head where M would be waiting. And beautiful vistas in every direction the whole way. I walked on one side of Chesler Park, would love to do the whole loop one day, just didn't have time today. As I told M, I used the photo ops as an opportunity to rest. It was overcast, which made for good hiking, but not for good photos. Maybe next time.
M was waiting and we head home (RV) and the nice hot shower sure felt good.
It was a very successful training hike. I was tired, but not overly so, and the recovery time was much less than I thought it would be. I had the right amount of food and water. Sure wish water had been available along the way so I would not have had carry so much, but, that the way it is. The pack felt good, and better as it got lighter with less water.
About 4-1/2 hours to cover the five miles of up and downs to the trial head where M would be waiting. And beautiful vistas in every direction the whole way. I walked on one side of Chesler Park, would love to do the whole loop one day, just didn't have time today. As I told M, I used the photo ops as an opportunity to rest. It was overcast, which made for good hiking, but not for good photos. Maybe next time.
M was waiting and we head home (RV) and the nice hot shower sure felt good.
It was a very successful training hike. I was tired, but not overly so, and the recovery time was much less than I thought it would be. I had the right amount of food and water. Sure wish water had been available along the way so I would not have had carry so much, but, that the way it is. The pack felt good, and better as it got lighter with less water.
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