It’s been much too long since Ive spent a night or two in the wilderness, with the last real trip up to the Adirondacks during the Good Friday – Easter Weekend in late March. How fast the time goes!

I got back home pretty late last night 🌃 after the Pine Bush Hike, but fortunately on Thursday morning I did some prepping by filling the water containers, getting gear out and clothes packed. This morning was busy but managable, and I managed to get my eight hours of sleep in last night. 🛏️ Went shopping this morning at Walmart, filled my cart with fresh strawberries and blueberries 🫐🍓 that are now in season, and quite affordable. I like frozen ones at home, but fresh ones are a special treat up at camp, especially served with some greek yogurt and walnuts. 🥣

Saturday might be a bit wet 🌧️ or at least cloudy, but I’m hoping for a quiet day on Saturday to do some reading. If it’s truly cold, I packed my propane heater and extra layers. 🐜 I bought some extra big cans of 40% DEET and the screen tent to help battle the black flies, which might be bad especially after such a wet spring. 📚️ I got a bunch of E-Books and Podcasts to listen to 📻️ so I figure I can have anice day.

Sunday is looking great, 🚵 planning to spend the bulk of my day on the Catskill Scenic Trail riding, enjoying the scenery, taking some pictures and relaxing. I am not planning on rushing home, though I do want to be home before dark. But that’s not until 8:30 PM so I should have my whole day to enjoy. I put aside clothes for work on Monday, so I don’t have to go the laundormat until I’m back home and I should have enough groceries to at least start out the week, and I can always pick up more riding to work. 🚴

Did you see how warm and sunny next week is going to be? 😎 I know the early models showed the nice weather cruising into Memorial Day Weekend  🇺🇲 but alas those models are changing. But unless it’s a complete wash out, I’m still thinking next weekend will be the Green Mountain National Forest. 🌲🌲🌲 Seems odd to be planning a camping trip right after I get back from this weekend, but my early May trip never occurred out to Catskill Scenic Trail so that’s why it’s happening this weekend.