Squeak 17 #1 December 17, 2008 So, it's Wednesday night (930ish) I fly out on Friday morning at 10am (be at the airport by 830ish) and I'm away from home for 12 months, with no set plan. Just me and my wife and our backpacks. We still have a heap of shit to sort out in one day (tomorrow) and i am supposed to front up to work. Both of our back packs are bulging at the seams and yet we dont seem to have packed near enough to live away for a year It's 95+ degrees here today and i will be in snow in a week, with a temp drop of 70+ degrees. I am so not prepared for some of this trip It's strange I am not at all excited about the trip at the moment, yet I do know it will be an amazing experienceWho else is going to be out of their element this holiday season?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,534 #2 December 17, 2008 Quote am so not prepared for some of this trip Squeak, I hope you guys will have a fabulous time. I'm sure you will, too. We're going to Costa Rica for Christmas. Expect it to be lovely Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #3 December 17, 2008 That's so cool man! Looking forward to seeing you here sometime next year Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GaryRay 0 #4 December 17, 2008 Hey Squeak, Harden the fuck up mate!JewBag. www.jewbag.wordpress.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #5 December 17, 2008 Quote Hey Squeak, Harden the fuck up mate! I'm Fine Gayray, just not really prepared for the sort of cold in Chicago/Toronto that I'll be facingLiving on the edge of a desert kinda spoils you for warmthYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
travelingmack 0 #6 December 17, 2008 Quote I am so not prepared for some of this trip It's strange I am not at all excited about the trip at the moment, yet I do know it will be an amazing experience ...don`t worry, just go with the flow..enjoy you journey! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 4 #7 December 17, 2008 Quote Quote Hey Squeak, Harden the fuck up mate! I'm Fine Gayray, just not really prepared for the sort of cold in Chicago/Toronto that I'll be facingLiving on the edge of a desert kinda spoils you for warmth then you should be expecting some shrinkage CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #8 December 17, 2008 Quote It's 95+ degrees here today and i will be in snow in a week, with a temp drop of 70+ degrees. Ever had a snowball fight before? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #9 December 17, 2008 Quote Quote It's 95+ degrees here today and i will be in snow in a week, with a temp drop of 70+ degrees. Ever had a snow slushball fight before? Fixed that for ya... Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #10 December 17, 2008 Nah.... I actually have about 8" of POWDER snow at my house right now.... its all PURTY with the Christmas lights.....Looks like it will be melting on Christmas Eve thoughhttp://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USWA0171?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #11 December 17, 2008 I have a question squeakers. On this trip why did you plan on being in the cold places when it's the really cold part of the year? If you are going to be gone a year, I would of hit the warm places in the winter, and cold places in the summer. That is unless you are just wanting to experience the trueness of the places. Maybe you are just scattering yourself about. Just wondering how your route goes and stuff.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #12 December 17, 2008 Quote Nah.... I actually have about 8" of POWDER snow at my house right now.... its all PURTY with the Christmas lights.....Looks like it will be melting on Christmas Eve thoughhttp://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USWA0171?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared Ok, I was a week early, then!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #13 December 17, 2008 I promise to take them up to SNow Angel land... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #14 December 17, 2008 I hope you have a GREAT year-long adventure! I can't even imagine living out of a backpack for a year, but what a great time you should have. TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fossg 0 #15 December 17, 2008 I am about 9000 miles away but hey Ive got this site and Mike Neal has loaned me back issues of Parachutist plus a square one catalog and I am doing my research for new gear as I write. Plus I get packages from home. Considering a couple of my friends are doing convoy security in the sandbox.. it could be a lot worse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #16 December 17, 2008 Quote I have a question squeakers. On this trip why did you plan on being in the cold places when it's the really cold part of the year? If you are going to be gone a year, I would of hit the warm places in the winter, and cold places in the summer. That is unless you are just wanting to experience the trueness of the places. Maybe you are just scattering yourself about. Just wondering how your route goes and stuff. Hi Paul the Cold part is only the beginning 2 weeks. On an "Around the World" ticket you can only travel in one direction. Sine i live in Australia, and starting my trip at the end of the year I will be in northern USA in the mid of winter. The rest of my trip will be warm (ish) throughout. South American March April May, Europe June July, Africa August September, Asia/India October NovemberYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilDevil 2 #17 December 17, 2008 Garthie will miss ya ``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #18 December 18, 2008 Quote Garthie will miss ya He's been acting very very odd the last few days, I think he knows somethngYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #19 December 18, 2008 If you visit Minneapolis, you have a place to stay, I have plenty of room, and, it's close to the beer fridge!Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #20 December 18, 2008 gotcha. Now i understand. At least you don't have to worry about tornadoes and hot humid I want to die weather.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilDevil 2 #21 December 18, 2008 Quote Quote Garthie will miss ya He's been acting very very odd the last few days, I think he knows somethng He knows hes seen you both packing :-( check your bags before you leave.``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GaryRay 0 #22 December 19, 2008 Quote Quote Quote It's 95+ degrees here today and i will be in snow in a week, with a temp drop of 70+ degrees. Ever had a snowball fight before? Fixed that for ya... there, and i fixed that for ya =DJewBag. www.jewbag.wordpress.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #23 December 19, 2008 Psss no BBQ while you are here... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #24 December 19, 2008 Quote Psss no BBQ while you are here... Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
