More than mere obstacles

I was just warned: keep you tent zipped up at all times. Do not leave your shoes outside your tent. Shake out your shoes before you put them on.

And I was worried about silly things like mountains.....sheeesh!

Coast 2 Coast Route

I'm caught somewhere between all the "stuff" I *WANT* to pack and what I *NEED* to take.

What's On My MP3 Player

My wife lovingly presented me with a pair of Oakley Thump Pro(s?) that contain a gig of storage space. These are the artists I chose to accompany me on my ride:

On My MP3 Player –

Abba
Ace of Base
Across The Universe (Soundtrack)
Alanis Morissette
Cher
CSN&Y
Cyndi Lauper
Dar Williams
Dire Straits
Ditty Bops
Electric Light Orchestra
Eurythmics
Evanesence
Genesis
Joe Cocker
Kelly Clarkson
Lady Antebellum
Marc Cohn
Pink
Queen
Seether
Sugarland
Yes!