I came across this article and thought it was an interesting quick read. It made me think back to reading about highly intelligent people wearing the same clothes every day; think Steve Jobs & that other tech mogul that was on Star Trek: TNG. It is one less thing to think about in the daily routine of life and it is an easy one to do. I actually do that when I go to Europe and will for any long-distance or -duration flights. I have two pairs of security travel pants and three Merino wool t-shirts, underwear, and socks. They are not all the same color, but the shirts are black, security travel pants are khaki, Merino socks are grey, and my dainty underthings are Merino.

My lifestyle is pretty laid-back for the most part. I make very few decisions – I don’t NEED to so I don’t. It is admittedly easier to have a relaxed life without the normal trappings of life – job, kids at home, house payments, and (until recently) no car payments. You may not have material things but you do have freedom though it doesn’t pay well.

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I sent pictures of my truck to my insurance company today. I mentioned previously that I wanted to see what they say about it being a loss and the value or if it is repairable so I know where we are at with it so I gave in and did it this morning. I do not see how they can determine a close repair/loss figure from just pictures and a video; I cannot even open the hood – it may not latch back down. I honestly do not know how this will turn out, and not sure if it really makes a difference – whatever happens is what will happen. I should find out next week unless they work weekends and hear back sooner.

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My heart monitor results showed up in my medical records today but my cardiologist needs to see them to decipher what is happening and devise a plan. I can see the charts and the notes from the doctor looking at things. I try hard to not search medical things; it is just not a good idea. However, I do need to see if there is anything I can and should do to help myself until I get her conclusions and recommendations. I did take a quick glance at couple of websites and got a little information but I only scanned the articles. I am really trying to not think about it much because I do not need the worry complicating things any worse.

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I always think about travel and started to think about going on the road for a few months later this year. It made me think back to my trip to Crater Lake after my had died in August of 2018. My mom had died two years prior (plus a lot of other drama going on) so I really needed a major escape fast. I pulled the ol’ 15′ Scotty Hilander from Washington down across the middle of Oregon toward Crater Lake, staying in a beautiful campground on the way. After Crater Lake was Tulelake concentration camp, then Mount Lassen Volcanic Park – both in California. Westward thru fire-ravaged Paradise, California I went to sleep amongst the Coastal Redwoods, then I headed north back to home in Washington.

It was an amazing trip, with Crater Lake being one of the very first places on my bucket list. I always wanted to visit it and holds a top spot on my bucket list from long ago. Main thing was that I badly needed to get out and heal – I needed to go someplace I had never been to have more things to distract me. It is also so different traveling on a trip like that and have no time constraints. It is so freeing and you can really let go of things. I stayed in some beautiful camp spots in National Parks, National Forests and State Parks and was able to clear my head pretty well without the constraints of “time off” and the hustle & bustle.

I am definitely due for some more for that kind of adventure, especially after this latest hear thing going on. My GeoPro trailer has not been out for many trips lately and I have only gotten to do one long trip after I sold the house. I am really looking forward to getting out on a relaxing adventure.

I am not too sure where I will end up going, but I do have a few places on said bucket list I want to go to. II think I will probably be staying mostly west since it is what I know. ‘ll be staying out for a while, spending a few days or maybe a week in one place. I’ll be looking for free sites in the forest and mostly low-priced campgrounds, splurging every so often for some utility hookups to clean up and refill. It will be fun!

That is it for tonight. See you soon.

Shawn