- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances SJPP to SdC Oct/Nov 2015
Frances Burgos toSdC March/April 2016
W. Highland Way August 2016
Camino Somewhere September 2017
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I love the tale of the sewn up compartments as it makes me feel less foolish having done the same thing myself prior to my last Camino.I wish you well on your Camino,may your God guide your footsteps and keep you safe.Buen Camino6 AM Pac NW time. Last night--and yesterday--was a little bit difficult.
The day before, my friend the seamstress had offered to sew my backpack patches on. She accidentally sewed my top compartments--both inside and outside---closed, putting my Camino Forum patch right on top! Stitches went all the way through. Good heavens. That is not the phrase that I thought, actually. I muttered two words that I could not even pass through the forum as "an occasional slip".
At that point, I realized that it would be more important to go to church on Sunday than mess with the pack, which was going to be a project. Afterward, the man and I went out to McMenamin's (Brew pub and good brew eats) and had Sunday brunch--Dungeon burgers and ruby ale, finished off with a shared brownie. Then off to get the seam ripper.
It took me about two hours to deal with the forum patch. At one point, I told my husband, "*^&* it," I just don't have time for sewing it back on, but he gently reminded me of all the help I've gotten here. I am not a seamstress. A pianist, yes. A family care provider, yes. I probably qualify as dangerous with a needle in my hand.
Then it became a long session of want versus need. Despite my packing list, I am still feeling bad that I could not fit in my black long-legged thick tights. I will probably leave my stone on the mountain missing the silly things. Seriously. I have black pants. I have merino wool long underwear, much more realistic. But no.... My logical brain is arguing down the black tights.
This all becomes a moot point, though, with a 32 L pack. The sleeping back (super light in tight stuff sack) goes in. The rain poncho, a necessity, goes in. The crocs go in. Very little room for a wardrobe. Seriously, I hate to get mercenary. I was NOT going to attach my bag at the bottom and have it annoy me for 500 miles.
See some of you out there! Buen Camino---
Deb
6 AM Pac NW time. Last night--and yesterday--was a little bit difficult.
The day before, my friend the seamstress had offered to sew my backpack patches on. She accidentally sewed my top compartments--both inside and outside---closed, putting my Camino Forum patch right on top! Stitches went all the way through. Good heavens. That is not the phrase that I thought, actually. I muttered two words that I could not even pass through the forum as "an occasional slip".
At that point, I realized that it would be more important to go to church on Sunday than mess with the pack, which was going to be a project. Afterward, the man and I went out to McMenamin's (Brew pub and good brew eats) and had Sunday brunch--Dungeon burgers and ruby ale, finished off with a shared brownie. Then off to get the seam ripper.
It took me about two hours to deal with the forum patch. At one point, I told my husband, "*^&* it," I just don't have time for sewing it back on, but he gently reminded me of all the help I've gotten here. I am not a seamstress. A pianist, yes. A family care provider, yes. I probably qualify as dangerous with a needle in my hand.
Then it became a long session of want versus need. Despite my packing list, I am still feeling bad that I could not fit in my black long-legged thick tights. I will probably leave my stone on the mountain missing the silly things. Seriously. I have black pants. I have merino wool long underwear, much more realistic. But no.... My logical brain is arguing down the black tights.
This all becomes a moot point, though, with a 32 L pack. The sleeping back (super light in tight stuff sack) goes in. The rain poncho, a necessity, goes in. The crocs go in. Very little room for a wardrobe. Seriously, I hate to get mercenary. I was NOT going to attach my bag at the bottom and have it annoy me for 500 miles.
See some of you out there! Buen Camino---
Deb
Enjoy your trip - I know you will. Buen camino - Cherry6 AM Pac NW time. Last night--and yesterday--was a little bit difficult.
The day before, my friend the seamstress had offered to sew my backpack patches on. She accidentally sewed my top compartments--both inside and outside---closed, putting my Camino Forum patch right on top! Stitches went all the way through. Good heavens. That is not the phrase that I thought, actually. I muttered two words that I could not even pass through the forum as "an occasional slip".
At that point, I realized that it would be more important to go to church on Sunday than mess with the pack, which was going to be a project. Afterward, the man and I went out to McMenamin's (Brew pub and good brew eats) and had Sunday brunch--Dungeon burgers and ruby ale, finished off with a shared brownie. Then off to get the seam ripper.
It took me about two hours to deal with the forum patch. At one point, I told my husband, "*^&* it," I just don't have time for sewing it back on, but he gently reminded me of all the help I've gotten here. I am not a seamstress. A pianist, yes. A family care provider, yes. I probably qualify as dangerous with a needle in my hand.
Then it became a long session of want versus need. Despite my packing list, I am still feeling bad that I could not fit in my black long-legged thick tights. I will probably leave my stone on the mountain missing the silly things. Seriously. I have black pants. I have merino wool long underwear, much more realistic. But no.... My logical brain is arguing down the black tights.
This all becomes a moot point, though, with a 32 L pack. The sleeping back (super light in tight stuff sack) goes in. The rain poncho, a necessity, goes in. The crocs go in. Very little room for a wardrobe. Seriously, I hate to get mercenary. I was NOT going to attach my bag at the bottom and have it annoy me for 500 miles.
See some of you out there! Buen Camino---
Deb
6 AM Pac NW time. Last night--and yesterday--was a little bit difficult.
The day before, my friend the seamstress had offered to sew my backpack patches on. She accidentally sewed my top compartments--both inside and outside---closed, putting my Camino Forum patch right on top! Stitches went all the way through. Good heavens. That is not the phrase that I thought, actually. I muttered two words that I could not even pass through the forum as "an occasional slip".
At that point, I realized that it would be more important to go to church on Sunday than mess with the pack, which was going to be a project. Afterward, the man and I went out to McMenamin's (Brew pub and good brew eats) and had Sunday brunch--Dungeon burgers and ruby ale, finished off with a shared brownie. Then off to get the seam ripper.
It took me about two hours to deal with the forum patch. At one point, I told my husband, "*^&* it," I just don't have time for sewing it back on, but he gently reminded me of all the help I've gotten here. I am not a seamstress. A pianist, yes. A family care provider, yes. I probably qualify as dangerous with a needle in my hand.
Then it became a long session of want versus need. Despite my packing list, I am still feeling bad that I could not fit in my black long-legged thick tights. I will probably leave my stone on the mountain missing the silly things. Seriously. I have black pants. I have merino wool long underwear, much more realistic. But no.... My logical brain is arguing down the black tights.
This all becomes a moot point, though, with a 32 L pack. The sleeping back (super light in tight stuff sack) goes in. The rain poncho, a necessity, goes in. The crocs go in. Very little room for a wardrobe. Seriously, I hate to get mercenary. I was NOT going to attach my bag at the bottom and have it annoy me for 500 miles.
See some of you out there! Buen Camino---
Deb
Stuff everything into your backpack nice and tight. Close it and tighten the pull strings all the way down. Open the pack-top straps all the way and place your sleeping bag on top! Out and on top of the pack. Firmly secured by the straps, in its water-proof draw bag and covered with the pack top. Far enough back so it won't hit your head, high above your...sitting down place. The top straps of my Vaude backpack are long enough that they hold both the sleeping bag and my dirty laundry bag outside the backpack!
and after all of that, all I can say is: Buen Camino and hope that the black tights did in fact make it into the bag......hugs.6 AM Pac NW time. Last night--and yesterday--was a little bit difficult.
The day before, my friend the seamstress had offered to sew my backpack patches on. She accidentally sewed my top compartments--both inside and outside---closed, putting my Camino Forum patch right on top! Stitches went all the way through. Good heavens. That is not the phrase that I thought, actually. I muttered two words that I could not even pass through the forum as "an occasional slip".
At that point, I realized that it would be more important to go to church on Sunday than mess with the pack, which was going to be a project. Afterward, the man and I went out to McMenamin's (Brew pub and good brew eats) and had Sunday brunch--Dungeon burgers and ruby ale, finished off with a shared brownie. Then off to get the seam ripper.
It took me about two hours to deal with the forum patch. At one point, I told my husband, "*^&* it," I just don't have time for sewing it back on, but he gently reminded me of all the help I've gotten here. I am not a seamstress. A pianist, yes. A family care provider, yes. I probably qualify as dangerous with a needle in my hand.
Then it became a long session of want versus need. Despite my packing list, I am still feeling bad that I could not fit in my black long-legged thick tights. I will probably leave my stone on the mountain missing the silly things. Seriously. I have black pants. I have merino wool long underwear, much more realistic. But no.... My logical brain is arguing down the black tights.
This all becomes a moot point, though, with a 32 L pack. The sleeping back (super light in tight stuff sack) goes in. The rain poncho, a necessity, goes in. The crocs go in. Very little room for a wardrobe. Seriously, I hate to get mercenary. I was NOT going to attach my bag at the bottom and have it annoy me for 500 miles.
See some of you out there! Buen Camino---
Deb
How many patches are you sporting? Just curious as you mentioned you have reduced the size of your packs... The smaller the less surface area to find room. The shell alone takes a good amountI'm not going again until next year (all being well) but I two days ago I took my patches of one bag to go onto it's replacement. These patches have been on and of so many bags! They are about to find their 5th home!
There will be the forum patch and two others smaller ones. My shell is also small (8cm width), tied to the zipper tag. It is from a viera I ate in the SDC market.How many patches are you sporting? Just curious as you mentioned you have reduced the size of your packs... The smaller the less surface area to find room. The shell alone takes a good amount
You are being brave, but there is usually no lack of Blankets or are you staying in those fancy places with beddingI just sent my sleeping bag on to Ivar! I have been too warm at nights so voile! May be sleeping in all my clothes later!!
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