Opening these, often with wet hands, is usually beyond me. Then I wish that the head of whatever awful company that made the thing would come and actually try using it.

Very resourceful! Yes everything is so expensive these days. Great job!

He sure does! I would keep around if I were you.

Thank you for your constant encouragement.

Thank you. All the wood to make the trim and lintels and the siding I needed I had found years earlier in dumpsters. It just needed a lot of cleanup. Not counting two gallons of paint (paint is so expensive now days) the cost was $21 for Bondo for Wood.

I agree. Made to photograph.

Didn't he do a phenomenal job? Just gorgeous.

Beautiful!

Too pretty to rake or sweep!

Something tells me I should check my duffel to make sure Boof hasn't snuck any of those items in.

Yes, that's sort of my motto too. The best way to celebrate good health is to get out there.

It's a wonder you did the Great Divide Trail.

I’m with you Bruce. I collect soap, shampoo and glass wrappers but I use them to keep leftovers in. I’m so glad you are going to SE Asia again! My motto is do it while you can!

You're simply following the Mr. Grumby pre-adventure training plan, which is a rigorous program comprised of the following:

Day 1
1. Sitting in your favorite chair or couch with both feet flat on the floor and about shoulder width, give or take a foot or 2 take a drink of tea or coffee, taking care not to drip any out of the sides of your mouth.
2. Glance over at your bike and say, "I think I'll go for a ride today. I need to get in shape for my upcoming adventure".
3. Repeat step #1.
4. Take a deep breath in through your nose, and, through your mouth, slowly tell your partner/cat/neighbor/FB friend that you're planning on going for a ride tomorrow, specifically with some hills.
5. With your feet still planted firmly on the ground, stand up, take your cup into the kitchen, wash the cup, being sure to rinse thoroughly. Then, exhale, saying, "I don't like the looks of this weather. I'll go for a ride tomorrow." Go back to your favorite sitting perch.

Day 2
1. Repeat steps 1-3 from Day 1.
2. Do 10 squats. I won't describe how to do them. Do I have to do everything? Look it up on the Internets.
3. Get caught up on Instagram
4. Make a sandwich, because you realize that you've been scrolling on Instagram for 2 hours and you're starving.
5. Because rest is one of the most important components of any fitness regimen, take a nap.

A few important notes:
-Always consult with your physician before starting any exercise program.
-Try to keep your heart rate in the Zone 2 range.
***To find your zone 2, subtract 220 from your age and divide by pi. Then take that result, whatever it ends up being, who knows?, and add 6 the the 3rd power. Then, with your index finger, press lightly but firmly on the inside of your wrist while saying quietly, but out loud, "There's no place like home. There's no place like home" for a few minutes.
-Go lay down because all that math is exhausting.

All in me that is hard wired for planning lets out a sigh of relief.

When all is ready ahead of time, all is well!