With my last visit to plumed facilities out of the way, I'm ready for pickup. Or more specifically, for the pickup that will be taking Ivan, Dave and I to the Spinas (sp) cabin for the weekend. I've got my essentials gathered in the corner, and a few last minutes to champ at the bit before the long drive up to the Humco woods.

• Beer - check.
• Whiskey - check.
• Ukulele - check.
• Floatie - check.

• No electricity - check.
• No telephone - check.
• No internets - check.