last day

[piranha]

a little less panicky right now. decided to fuck procmail, and to just forward all mail to my gmail account -- that storage should tide me over, and i can also read and clean it from elsewhere with computer access. however, if you send me email during the trip, i might not have time or access enough to respond.

also, don't have to go do laundry; have enough clean tshirts and sweatpants :) for the trip. need to wash my favourite socks, but that can be done in the sink. the paramour is off to radio shack to get different plugs, since after carefully determining which plug would fit my camera, the guy musta picked the wrong ones off the shelf.

later:
went to the superstore to shop for groceries, both for me to take and the paramour to consume in my absence. was glad to have the paramour along who helped keep me on the ground, and suggested good things to take, like jerky and fruit leather. they also make a fine roasted chicken, so that's what we're having for dinner.

things to do:
clean backpack
sink laundry
solder battery pack plug
make bread bought french bread instead
buy cheese, salami, energy bars, trailmix and jerky and fruit leather
possibly buy small microfibre blanket and also a small pillow
print bus route
write down J and G's contact info
send email to G with cellphone#
ditto J
print new emergency contact note for wallet
make inside passage ferry reservations (call in the morning)
get cash (in the morning)
pick out some beads to take (ignore if faced with choice paralysis)
make list of stuff to do for paramour
dump paid bills on paramour for bookkeeping
write quickie resume for business insurance (or maybe not, *sigh*)

pack:
jewelry making supplies (tools, wire)
yarn, needles, crochet hooks, vest pattern, scissors
hygiene stuff (last thing tomorrow morning) (remember small towel (x), flannel (x), babywipes (x))
notebook, pens, bus routes, contact info
mp3 player, music cds, headphones
camera (thanks, janet :) it's unlikely i would forget, but hey)
battery pack, extra batteries and charger
cellphone and charger
farthing, plus N other books (ilium/lady of mazes/); crochet stitch guide
clothing (tshirts, sweatpants, shorts, underwear, socks, hat; wear jacket)
pillow, blanket
waterbottle, coffeemug?
food (separate bag) remember to pack cheese, sausage, ice tea last thing
knife

Comments

[janetmk.livejournal.com]

Less panicky is good. (Don't forget the camera :-)

In case you don't have time to post before you leave tomorrow morning, I'll take this opportunity to wish you bon voyage. See ya in Montréal!

(The hotel promises wireless connectivity and I'm bringing my laptop. I'll be happy to provide net access.)

[pir-anha.livejournal.com]

it's not like i am gonna sleep, of course. :)

but things are looking good. just printed the bus route, and now have to find room for the 2" thick binder, *snicker*.

thanks for the offer of using your laptop!

*bounce*. so looking forward to seeing you.

[geekchick]

Have a good trip!

[liv]

I hope the travelling part is the least dire it can be, and that you have a thoroughly wonderful time when you arrive. I really admire you for taking the plunge and making this crazy trip!

[papersky.livejournal.com]

We have dial-up in Linux and DSL in Windows, and in fact maybe you could help get DSL working in Linux while you were here... but anyway, you shouldn't have any trouble getting to your email once you're here.

[pir-anha.livejournal.com]

oh look who else isn't sleeping. :)

yeah, i might be able to help with the DSL; we run DSL here under linux too.