I spent the last four days in and around Bozeman, Montana, for my uncle's wedding. I've always loved the terrain up there in Big Sky country, and as usual, it did not disappoint. We took in a few mild walks on easy trails to accommodate my grandmother, and even those led to gorgeous vistas. I saw only a few small animals, mostly squirrels and chipmunks, but the peace and quiet of the high forest were balm to my soul. It seems that I always forget just how much I enjoy being somewhere I can't hear the sounds of cars and people, and I am constantly amazed at how much I didn't realize I missed it.
So I've started researching local trails that I can explore this winter near my home, when the temperatures come down to more reasonable levels. If I can get myself back into decent hiking shape during the cooler months, perhaps I'll be able to continue doing so as it warms back up. I've got less than two years until the safari, so I need to start doing something now to prepare myself physically. Gear and book learning is irrelevant if I can't keep walking all day.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Like wearing slippers.
I stopped into the Cabela's today to take advantage of the NRA membership
renewal deal, and lo and behold, they had some powder and primers on the
shelves! They didn't have any powder that I needed (the only stuff
they had that I could use was IMR 4227, of which I have plenty already),
but I got a brick of Federal large rifle primers to use for my 9.3x62 in
the hopes that they'll ignite more reliably than the Winchesters I've
been using. Time to break out the sonic cleaner and clean some brass!
On a related note, I received my Russell Moccasin Joe's PH boots a while back, and have been wearing them daily to work since then. I initially wore them indoors only for a few weeks to see if they fit well, and noticed the toe box was a little too tight. I shipped them back to Russell's with a note, and a few weeks later, they reappeared on my doorstep with a little more toe room. I wore them indoors for another week, and they felt great. I've been wearing them as my daily footwear, indoors and out, for about a month now, including some mild hiking in the mountains, daily wear around town, and driving. I have to say, they're hands-down the most comfortable footwear I've ever owned. They feel almost like slippers. They needed minimal break-in, and they feel like they were built specifically for my feet. Of course, that's because they were built specifically for my feet.
I took the family up to Prescott for Labor Day weekend, and we ended up letting my boy splash around in the lakes for a bit. I wore a set of Teva sandals so I could splash along with him, but after about 10 minutes, I really wanted to go put my boots back on. They are incredibly comfortable. I've already decided I'm getting a second pair, and the only question is what model. I think a pair of dress Oxfords is also in my future.
On a related note, I received my Russell Moccasin Joe's PH boots a while back, and have been wearing them daily to work since then. I initially wore them indoors only for a few weeks to see if they fit well, and noticed the toe box was a little too tight. I shipped them back to Russell's with a note, and a few weeks later, they reappeared on my doorstep with a little more toe room. I wore them indoors for another week, and they felt great. I've been wearing them as my daily footwear, indoors and out, for about a month now, including some mild hiking in the mountains, daily wear around town, and driving. I have to say, they're hands-down the most comfortable footwear I've ever owned. They feel almost like slippers. They needed minimal break-in, and they feel like they were built specifically for my feet. Of course, that's because they were built specifically for my feet.
I took the family up to Prescott for Labor Day weekend, and we ended up letting my boy splash around in the lakes for a bit. I wore a set of Teva sandals so I could splash along with him, but after about 10 minutes, I really wanted to go put my boots back on. They are incredibly comfortable. I've already decided I'm getting a second pair, and the only question is what model. I think a pair of dress Oxfords is also in my future.
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