Today I find myself in familiar territory, preparing to be gone for multiple weeks and trying to take care of all the last minute things. There is always a little bit of a pressure wave right here before the departure as everything that needs to get done needs to get done in this small space of time. However, as soon as I walk of the door on the day of departure all those things not done are just "not done" and life goes on... :)
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to present to the students in the summer program that Amy is teaching (NJ Scholars Program) about my 40 day 40 night solo backpacking trip that I took this past fall. Afterwards, the whole group stayed for an additional half an hour of Q&A. So many thoughtful questions came from the room. It was a real treat to share with them some of my experiences and to see in their eyes the flames of adventure kindled bright. What incredible journeys lay before them; it boggles the mind.
Tonight I am finishing up packing my bag for the trip, then tomorrow Jerry and I meet at 7:30am to weigh all the bags and gear and calculate the plane's final weight and balance. Then a few last meetings and time with Amy and then Friday we are off!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Clark & Jerry's Big Adventure
Here comes my next big adventure! This Friday, July 9th, my friend Jerry and I will embark on a flying trip extrodinaire. We are taking his 2007 Columbia 400 and flying it around the US for three weeks. We will be landing at 30 airports in 19 different states as we circle the country in a clockwise fashion.
Since I am working towards my commercial pilots licence I need 250 hours of flying time. I figured if I am going to spend money to accumulate these hours I might as well do it while having an adventure at the same time. I found out that Jerry was looking for a partner to fly with on this great trip and I threw my name in the hat. Now, here we are 2 and a half months later and we are just days away from departure. Very cool.
Jerry and I have been working on the preparations for a while now and we feel ready. We had a meeting this morning to work out some information database details. We are meeting one more time on Thursday morning to pack the plane and then Friday we are wheels-up at 7 am. Excellent.
Keep tuned in here for the final preparations and the daily updates and photos during the journey.
Since I am working towards my commercial pilots licence I need 250 hours of flying time. I figured if I am going to spend money to accumulate these hours I might as well do it while having an adventure at the same time. I found out that Jerry was looking for a partner to fly with on this great trip and I threw my name in the hat. Now, here we are 2 and a half months later and we are just days away from departure. Very cool.
Jerry and I have been working on the preparations for a while now and we feel ready. We had a meeting this morning to work out some information database details. We are meeting one more time on Thursday morning to pack the plane and then Friday we are wheels-up at 7 am. Excellent.
Keep tuned in here for the final preparations and the daily updates and photos during the journey.
Genesis
Hello Everyone!
Welcome to my new blog! This is a place where I will be sharing thoughts, photos, and other random info from my various adventures. As my life unfolds day by day, I thrive on exploring the unknown. That may be the unknown of a new place, a new friend, or the unknown inside of me; all three are grand adventures.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey as these postings blossom on the page...
Welcome to my new blog! This is a place where I will be sharing thoughts, photos, and other random info from my various adventures. As my life unfolds day by day, I thrive on exploring the unknown. That may be the unknown of a new place, a new friend, or the unknown inside of me; all three are grand adventures.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey as these postings blossom on the page...
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