Pretty sure

I am pretty sure that spring is here and will stay here. The weather seems to be on the upswing again and I'm sure that it will be the sign of things to come. I am happy about this since I hate being inside.

I went on another wonderful 4-mile hike with the boy yesterday. We had a later start than planned since I didn't set my clocks ahead. We made good time getting to the beach. When we arrived there were like 4 people there and they left so we had the place to ourselves for about an hour. Then more and more people had filtered down. We were fortunate enough to find 5 sharks teeth. However my son was more into throwing rocks into the water and running around barefoot.

Me being the dumbass that I am underestimated global warming and didn't bring sunscreen. The right side of my neck and forearms are slightly burnt. My sons mane of hair protected his face and neck but wasn't as lucky with his forearms.

My son has become my hiking partner. My wifes knee has been giving her problems for a while now. She hasn't been able to go hiking with me for a while. My son can walk these 4-miles all the way. He will complain a bit and want me to carry him but I don't. So he will be my little buddy to get me geared up for my hike this winter when I go into the bowels of Shenandoah solo.

As soon as I can figure it out I will post a map of the route I plan on taking. I want something big enough to last me 2 nights and 3 days. Or something that will give me an out if I wimp out. I am concerned with the amount of snow that may or may not be there. I know it's going to be cold but I will have the gear for that so I am not worried about that. I remember going cross country skiing in MN and surprised at how little clothes I had to wear. I am more or less worried about going to bed and waking ....or not waking up.
This is the jacket that I just bought so I should be good to go. The key is layers! I will keep anybody who gives a rats ass about my soon to be adventure. I am just planning on things now and am hoping to decide on a route in a few weeks. I am thinking that I will go on some of the trails that I have been on before so if the shit hits the fan I have an idea as to where I am. I am also trying to incorporate a shelter stay for a night to make life a little bit easier, even if it is for a night.

Well, I am off to work and do whatever it is I do here at work.