Springer Fever

Yeah, I've got an acute case of Springer Fever.  Complete description of the "disorder" is here.

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SPRINGER FEVER

Springer fever is the physical and mental condition which can affect people of all ages, but most commonly those in transition: pre- or post-college age, empty-nesters, and retirees. It indiscriminately afflicts people of all shapes and sizes, transcending all educational, intellectual, and socioeconomic levels.

Yes, I spend a lot of time checking out thru-hiker journals.  I have been gathering gear, checking out clothing, and putting together a tentative schedule.  Pretty geeky, right?

(via Your Gear World)

(via Airsoft & Military Newsblog)

Yeah, even a few "practice" cooks on my JetBoil Flash:  experimenting with adding fudge brownie mix to oatmeal and instant potatoes to ramen noodles.  All good!