So it probably comes as no surprise that I'm pretty conservative in my thinking. I like to think that I can get along with most people though, and am comfortable hearing other opinions. But yes, I have for some years been a registered Republican. HOWEVER...apparently the State of Utah publishes their voter registration lists. To which I'd just like to say as sarcastically as possible, "thanks ever so much". Because the (despised) Republican National Committee has taken to calling me - EVERY SINGLE DAY (including SUNDAY)...sometimes MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY....sometimes LATE AT NIGHT. Say I get 3 or 4 calls a day, it's a safe bet that 2 or 3 of them are from the RNC. I know this thanks to the wonders of caller id.
One of my goals this year is to go on a backpacking trip. It's something I've always wanted to do, but been too intimidated to try. Well, a few weeks ago, one of the girls in the Ward invited me on a backpacking trip to the Uinta's this summer. This time I immediately said yes. All was well until a few days later when reality set in and the thought of carrying 30-35 pounds of pack on my back while hiking in rough terrain just about made me cave. I did not have all the gear I would need, nor was I in good enough shape. The gear is something easily worked out. Most of it I can either purchase myself, or borrow from highly motivated friends. The physical conditioning was another matter altogether, so I decided it was time to get in better shape. I've been pretty good at exercising regularly, and I'm in ok shape for someone approaching a milestone birthday (if I say so myself). But I knew I needed to put in some extra miles, as well as add strength to my legs ...
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