In my early childhood I first heard the phrase "many moving parts," likely to describe a piece of equipment. As I started to take things apart that eventually became a warning of sorts.
It is the evening of Friday July 11th. A week from today I will be back on Baker for a work period that should be over a week. My tasks are many and diverse so there is a lot of preparation. Lists, post-it notes and carefully laid out piles of gear are the norm around here.
My mother in-law, a person who cherished every moment she spent on Baker, absolutely embraced minimalist trips to the island. Her trips would often be 2-weeks with a full to-do list and bringing only “just enough."
I get real enjoyment stepping off the boat onto Baker with just a day pack and Waldo for a few days. I can stretch a large grinder well into the second day and recycle my clothes after a casual rinse. Minimalism can be very rewarding.
Next week I am faced with another “big trip.” I will be landing some equipment, a few items to improve the domestic side of things and a good charge of expendables. Also on the manifest are items for August and September projects. Later in the season I expect to enjoy some much simpler trips.
For now there are things to paint, materials to pick up and hopefully a few deliveries that will arrive in time. Many moving parts to be sure. I shall not even think about my trusty truck’s moving parts as it lumbers past 1/4 million miles. It’s only a 300 mile drive.
The packing has Waldo a bit concerned. A door left open on any vehicle in the driveway will certainly see him jumping in, ready to go! After our last trip we happened to walk by the L/C Kukui tied up at a dock and Waldo jumped aboard without a second thought. It is nice he is always ready for an adventure.
For him every trip embraces minimalism and maximum fun.
perhaps a lesson there?
It is the evening of Friday July 11th. A week from today I will be back on Baker for a work period that should be over a week. My tasks are many and diverse so there is a lot of preparation. Lists, post-it notes and carefully laid out piles of gear are the norm around here.
My mother in-law, a person who cherished every moment she spent on Baker, absolutely embraced minimalist trips to the island. Her trips would often be 2-weeks with a full to-do list and bringing only “just enough."
I get real enjoyment stepping off the boat onto Baker with just a day pack and Waldo for a few days. I can stretch a large grinder well into the second day and recycle my clothes after a casual rinse. Minimalism can be very rewarding.
Next week I am faced with another “big trip.” I will be landing some equipment, a few items to improve the domestic side of things and a good charge of expendables. Also on the manifest are items for August and September projects. Later in the season I expect to enjoy some much simpler trips.
For now there are things to paint, materials to pick up and hopefully a few deliveries that will arrive in time. Many moving parts to be sure. I shall not even think about my trusty truck’s moving parts as it lumbers past 1/4 million miles. It’s only a 300 mile drive.
The packing has Waldo a bit concerned. A door left open on any vehicle in the driveway will certainly see him jumping in, ready to go! After our last trip we happened to walk by the L/C Kukui tied up at a dock and Waldo jumped aboard without a second thought. It is nice he is always ready for an adventure.
For him every trip embraces minimalism and maximum fun.
perhaps a lesson there?
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