Denver Hop
Hopping is not recommended on ice or in snow, but if required should be done with care.
One of the ladies referred to in the previous post asked what that white stuff was on the ground as we flew over. Thank goodness she asked before Becca had the chance. 🙂 The response was “white sands from the Jamaican Islands”.
To add to that, we ended the flight to a live parody called “These Are a Few of Our Least Favorite Things”. Southwest did a great job. It’s a good first experience.
Onward to SFO.
Bags Fly Free
But we don’t. And it was amazing all the people with unnecessary carry-ons. The attendants kept reminding folks “… fly free.”
In flight entertainment is a flight attendant by the name of Alex, but prefers to go by “Seal” for which he does resemble. He had the ladies across from us ROFIALTAO-ing.
Next stop, Mile-High!
Preface
So, with the recommendation from a friend at work (thanks Scott) we got an airport hotel. He recommended leaving from there instead of East Bumble where we live. gives us an extra hour of sleep.
Coupon Queen Becca (pronounced COO-pin) got a deal at the Crown Plaza for 50% off. Nice deal.
The first stop… well, let’s call it waypoint “0” instead of “1”. Next is Denver for a turbo layover of 40 minutes. Let’s hope the flight is on time and the underbelly dudes transfer our checked.
But first, off to nap and onward we go. Good night.
Winner Winner Camp Site Dinner
I was at my local REI one Saturday and a worker was walking around with a pack on his back asking, “Hey, would you like to sign up for the class we had today and be registered to win this backpack?”
“Sure! I love learning and winning stuff,” I said.
“It’s ‘Ultralight Backpacking for Women’ but men are allowed,” REI guy said.
“Sure,” I said. “I’m not a woman, but I know one.” And I thought to myself, “and the more I learn about these fascinating creatures, the better off I’ll be!”
So I called my partner in crime… we shall call her “Becca”, and asked if she’d like to attend. Yes was the answer and entered we were.
It was great. Me and that one other guy stood no chance but to soak it in. I made sure I asked a question or two so to embarrass my junior partner. “You shouldn’t be asking questions. This is a women’s class.”
Granted, I don’t have a uterus and 2 lady bumps, but there “are no stupid questions… just improperly timed and embarrassing ones.”
About a month later I receive an email from REI stating I had won the September prize! The REI Flash 62 men’s backpack!
A man signs up for a woman’s class and wins a mans pack. Thanks REI for being gender unbiased!
But I already had a Deuter 65+10 pack. “Becca” needs to upgrade the Kelty Courser 40. So we bargained with the REI lady to get “Becca” a lady bag (with lady bump-friendly straps).
An hour later and “Becca” was the proud owner of a REI Venus 70. A $200 bag for… courageously attending a lady backpacker class. Yea me! And you’re welcome. 😉
Camping – The Beginning Part 2
So to continue the “first” camping entry, I am entering this during our second trip. Go figure.
To sum up the first car camping experience in one word… success. It was nice weather with a spritz of rain early morning and the over night temperature was bearable never having zipped up the sleeping bags. Though the rain fly was zipped to keep some coolness out, it stayed in the upper 60s.
As we set up camp as well as broke camp, I demonstrated and worked with my junior partner on the equipment. Though having been “back to” camping, a lot of research and talking with the experienced gave me a good bit of insight on the ins and outs of this newer, “specialized” camping. I’ll define specialized as not my momma’s camping… ultralight, multi-use equipment versus the old Coleman kerosene lantern stated before.
Anyway, it was a great start and we really enjoyed the initial use of our new equipment. Now on to more entries and camping. (If not showing, a picture will be posted soon)