Okay..our big backpacking trip is now 2 weeks away..I have to say I am excited! I have practiced walking with my backpack increasing the weight each time. I do not want to be the wuss on this trip, especially since Kane the 5 year old can leave me in the dust!!

REI offers a beginning backpacking class for those of us who have never done a trip like this, what a blessing! I signed Grandpa and I up along with the older boys..called very excited to share this news and was surprised by the reaction. Nick the middle child wanted to know what it cost? I said it was free..he was re leaved and said he would let me know. Jordon said he would let me know. That was 2 weeks ago, I have talked with Mom who said she would let me know! Kane is too young to sit through a late evening talk on backpacking so I have not included him. I have called and called(yes I feel like a nag) and still the same answer. Well it is Sunday and the class is full with a waiting list( how much information in life do you get for free?) So after another round of calls with no answer. Grandpa and I are going to the class..and have even researched the John Muir trail for the late spring..................

..On into the future we go ..................................................................................................................


Grandma D