So here we are, in the middle of nowhere. I say that and yet we
got one of the last camping spots. Not a very good spot, just one of the last.
What the hell are these people doing here in the middle of nowhere? It is cold
and raining and there is no phone service and no internet. The cold and rain
does not bother John. Needless
to say having no phone service and no internet service is no concern for John
either. Off he goes to catch some trout while I sit in the truck. I like to
fish but I don't like to be cold and I don't like to get wet and dirty. When it
is hot and dry the stream is actually inviting, so I don't mind fishing then. I
hope John does well and catches something quickly. I am also hungry!
There was a time when I would have enjoyed the peace and quiet.
Listening to the rain pitter patter on the roof of the truck. Today I wonder
what to do. Seriously, with no connection to the outside world, the worldwide
web, what do I do? I have joined the Generation Y with the need for instant
gratification. I worry that someone may need to get a hold of me. What will my
family do if they need me? What will my business partners and/or clients do
without me? I can't check my email, Facebook, Twitter, linked in. I can't
search the web. I can't even relax.
Having thought that out I have decided to learn to relax and stop
feeling I need to be connected at all times. It starts now, on this trip.
I sat in the truck for nearly 3 hours while John fished! I got out a
couple times to take pictures. John caught 4 trout and he had so much fun. We
got back to the camper and I made some hot dogs corn and chips. It was already
8:30 and still raining. I did not see any reason to start the grill and cook
steaks. The forecast for tomorrow is rain in the morning but clear skies after
1:00. We can cook on the grill tomorrow. John cleaned the fish while I whipped
up dinner. During dinner the battery to the camper died. We discussed turning
on the generator but decided it was not necessary. It was cool enough outside
to keep the refrigerator cool and we had plenty of blankets and a new sleeping
bag to keep us warm. John cleaned up and we were in bed by 9:45.
This morning it was very difficult to get out of bed. Let me
rephrase that, it was difficult for me to get out of bed. John took Coco out
and made coffee while I continued to snuggle up under the covers. I finally had
a hot flash that brought me out from under. I got up and ate pancakes and
sausage that John made, and coffee that John made. Mmmmm good! It is still
drizzling out so I told John to go ahead and go fishing while I make the bed,
do the dishes and hang with Coco. So here I am, waiting.
