Went shopping for a few last minute items that will most likely be needed for this trip. Little things like a can opener, camelback, sunscreen and bug spray (hate those six and eight legged critters that make me squeal like a girl...oh yeah I am one), shower shoes (a must in those campground showers) and a couple of tank tops for layering.

I have all of these items piled up on the king bed in Lane's room. I have shuffled and changed the items in the piles several times using different catagories like: personal hygiene, sleeping gear, camping cookware, camping other, quick access, 5 minute access, need easy access to, bury it at the bottom for later, and the "oh crap emergency stuff" that goes in the right sided saddlebag. Why? Because it's on the side away from traffic when stopped on the side of the road. Things like tools, rain gear and first aid kit. You know, the important things you never want to use but have to take with you just in case stuff.

Some people would call all this preparation "Anal Anxiety". I think for me it's more like I just want to go on this trip so badly, that it gives me something to do while I wait for August 1st to get here so I can be on my way. I know...the sooner it gets here, the sooner it's over.