Gearing up for Spring(er) and Springing up for Gear

The other night we headed out once again on our forever quest of finding shoes for Lisa that won't produce the mother of all blisters.  She always has had a problem and is real picky on choosing a shoe with the proper fit.  Or as close to proper as she can get.

We went to the old mall and hit some of the stores.  Finally in Sears I think, we found some New Balance that didn't pinch the sides of her feet.  Hopefully these will work.

We also found some cheapo Crocks in the Five Below.  A bright yellow.  Lisa is just about done on gear.  I think the last thing she needs to decide on is a fleece, hoodie, thingy for in camp warmth.

On another note, Ginger and I will be heading to the trail next Saturday while Lisa is in Florida.  We tried on her pack the other day. I wanted to have her get used to it again.  I had to loosen a few of the straps since Ginger, like her master, has put on a few pounds.  May the trail take them away from us together.

Giving me a pissed off look

 

But getting into the groove later on

Our trip is simple and one I had basically done before.  We park at the Rt 70 overpass and hike south to Rocky Run Shelter.  The next day we will spend slinking around White Rocks and the Lambs Knoll.  We are staying in the Bear Spring Cabin the second night and can't check in until 3:00 pm.  This is a pretty short hike, so slowness will be the rule of the day.  The final day, we will hike about 10 miles back to the car.  I wanted to see what one of the PATC cabins look like and this one is as good as any and fairly close to home. 

This week, the temperatures rose, the peepers started to peep, my allergies came around for a visit and the Silver Maple in the yard has sent out some buds.  Spring is about to arrive here in Central Maryland.