The second green propane canister just ran out today, which is the 41st day The Cramper has been down trail. For some reason, it's been the biting flies that have come out here in Punderson this morning. I lit my last remaining citranella candle at breakfast.
An old friend from high school passed away a few days ago. My Facebook news feed is feeling a little empty right now. And the last of the Christmas in July people moved out of the park on 2 days ago. I am starting to feel alone. I came for the distance, not the solitude. However, as a solo hiker, the one sometimes comes with the other.
Showing posts with label Punderson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Punderson. Show all posts
2013/07/31
2013/07/30
Log 2013073001
This is The Cramper's 40th day down trail. So far, the stove burners are working well, but I went through a green canister of propane in this time. At first, I wasn't sticking to just one, so, it could be as much as 1.25 canisters. The cooler has lost 4 of its 12 hinge screws. If I don't fix it soon, it will completely fall apart.
I have gatorade that is sealed in a zip loc bag. It handled the rains and I just had some today. The mosquitos continue to be terrible here in Punderson. Other than that, I hiked around Stump Lake. The maintenance crew pulled up in a Gator and asked how I liked the trail. Personally, I have mixed feelings about the trails being cut to 60". As a distance hiker, that's what we call a "boulevard." And boulevards are undesireable.
I have gatorade that is sealed in a zip loc bag. It handled the rains and I just had some today. The mosquitos continue to be terrible here in Punderson. Other than that, I hiked around Stump Lake. The maintenance crew pulled up in a Gator and asked how I liked the trail. Personally, I have mixed feelings about the trails being cut to 60". As a distance hiker, that's what we call a "boulevard." And boulevards are undesireable.
2013/07/28
Log 2013072801
I've started work on the cell signal repeater. A picture should be attached. I found the tablet that has its manual on it so low on batteries that the operating system wouldn't start up.
2013/07/26
Log 2013072601
Smartphone Battery C is going critical. On the other hand, I think it might be the phone's usb port that might have too much play it it. Both are known to have their problems. Today, Battery C failed and interupted the upload of a 22 minute video to the Buckeye Trail Association this evening.
There's a first aid kit that is down by my car battery and spare tire. But once The Cramper is set up, it's not very accessable due to everything's weight. So, I cooked this evening and got to use the washing tub and grey water for the first time. And I scratched my left index knuckle while drying my pocket knife (has a can opener). So, I went searching for my First Aid kit in my black bag (18L Camelbak backpack, 1.5L water bladder, short range bag). I'm not sure it even has the consolidated mini first aid kit that its supposed to. Oh well, I licked my cut. But those kits need to be found.
It's Christmas in July here at Punderson this weekend, so there's a few more campers here. There's been some curiousity about The Cramper. I've also told others that unless I go into buildings, I'm refusing to wear a shirt this weekend.
I visited Crystal Thompson at her home in Newbury today. I've known her for 14 years.
One of the hinges on my new cooler did not have its lid completely screwed in. I noticed that it was taking on water and molding back at Burr Oak. The best way to completely clean it out is with bleach on the 1st when I can purchase replacment groceries. Until then, I'm trying to unload the cooler every meal that I eat. The first is 5 days and a wake up from now and I don't think I'll eat it all. Needless to say that food isn't going to be a problem in the meantime.
Everything is holding up well here at Basecamp Delta.
There's a first aid kit that is down by my car battery and spare tire. But once The Cramper is set up, it's not very accessable due to everything's weight. So, I cooked this evening and got to use the washing tub and grey water for the first time. And I scratched my left index knuckle while drying my pocket knife (has a can opener). So, I went searching for my First Aid kit in my black bag (18L Camelbak backpack, 1.5L water bladder, short range bag). I'm not sure it even has the consolidated mini first aid kit that its supposed to. Oh well, I licked my cut. But those kits need to be found.
It's Christmas in July here at Punderson this weekend, so there's a few more campers here. There's been some curiousity about The Cramper. I've also told others that unless I go into buildings, I'm refusing to wear a shirt this weekend.
I visited Crystal Thompson at her home in Newbury today. I've known her for 14 years.
One of the hinges on my new cooler did not have its lid completely screwed in. I noticed that it was taking on water and molding back at Burr Oak. The best way to completely clean it out is with bleach on the 1st when I can purchase replacment groceries. Until then, I'm trying to unload the cooler every meal that I eat. The first is 5 days and a wake up from now and I don't think I'll eat it all. Needless to say that food isn't going to be a problem in the meantime.
Everything is holding up well here at Basecamp Delta.
2013/07/24
Log 2013072301
This evening, I was putting up The Cramper. The assembly did not go as well today as it has in the past. I'm still investigating why that was. Meanwhile, I found all the mosquitos I've been missing. They're here in Punderson's electric campground. So, I got out both citranella candles. Usually I only use one and it does the job. Yeah, neither one of them worked today and I am bit up.
I wasn't sure if I had any bug spray? So, I rode my bike to 3 gas stations and none of them had any. The nearest place that would was Wal-Mart in Middlefield. I didn't bring my helmet and my left side rear illumination ran out of batteries. The trip would have been on Kinsman Rd/ OH-87 and the traffic was a little agressive tonight. So I went back to camp and found my only remaining bug spray canister in my Camelbak back pack. It's really low on fluid and I might be making a run to that Wal-Mart on bike tomorrow.
I wasn't sure if I had any bug spray? So, I rode my bike to 3 gas stations and none of them had any. The nearest place that would was Wal-Mart in Middlefield. I didn't bring my helmet and my left side rear illumination ran out of batteries. The trip would have been on Kinsman Rd/ OH-87 and the traffic was a little agressive tonight. So I went back to camp and found my only remaining bug spray canister in my Camelbak back pack. It's really low on fluid and I might be making a run to that Wal-Mart on bike tomorrow.
2013/07/23
Log 2013072301
I woke up at 0230hrs this morning, had some cerial and laid back down for a while. After watching several hours of Star Trek, I started doing some final packing and loaded items in my car.
The trailer is getting heavy and I normally have to pick it up and slam it down for the hitch coupler to lock. Well, the driveway was down hill and one of the wheels must have drifted out and I missed the mark. That brought the trailer's tounge down to the cement where it pinned my left ring finger against it and my chains. Luckily, I was able to lift it off with getting only a scratch.
The new rear struts did nothing to lift the car when hitched. So far, the back end still sags. With the hitch receiver being so extended, I still have to be very careful when coming up or down curbs, or a part in the road that suddenly drops. The car still maneuvers around turns like it's top heavy. That could be due to the gear in the roof bag, which is a recent edition.
I ate breakfast at Bob Evans this morning where I had an omlet, home fries and orange juice. Afterwards, I got to the VA an hour and a half early. Parking the trailer was easy as I found two spots, one in front of the other on the 3rd parking deck. Normally, I have to park on the 4th deck by dropping the trailer in one spot and parking the car next to it.
I think some people would ask me if I trust my gear there? I do. In a 1.7 mile block, there are 5 police departments. The VA and University Circle is probably the safest place to be in Cleveland. I like to call it an "oasis."
After having a medical appointment, getting a prescription filled, making an optometry appointment and having lunch, I was out the door. And bound for Base Camp Delta at Punderson State Park.
Because the VA in Cleveland's Wade Park closer to the center of the city's eastside, the quickest way to Punderson was to take Mayfield Road through Little Italy, Coventry, South Euclid, Lyndhurst, Mayfield Heights, Gates Mills, Chesterland to Sperry Road, then OH-87. I'm familiar with the route on Mayfield, it was part of my 21 mile hike from the VA to Lake County this past winter.
I'm in Punderson now. It's a beautiful campground, probably the 2nd best that I've ever been to. I believe that I'm 2.7 miles from the Burton Section - Buckeye Trail. Punderson isn't directly on it, so I'm not sure.
The trailer is getting heavy and I normally have to pick it up and slam it down for the hitch coupler to lock. Well, the driveway was down hill and one of the wheels must have drifted out and I missed the mark. That brought the trailer's tounge down to the cement where it pinned my left ring finger against it and my chains. Luckily, I was able to lift it off with getting only a scratch.
The new rear struts did nothing to lift the car when hitched. So far, the back end still sags. With the hitch receiver being so extended, I still have to be very careful when coming up or down curbs, or a part in the road that suddenly drops. The car still maneuvers around turns like it's top heavy. That could be due to the gear in the roof bag, which is a recent edition.
I ate breakfast at Bob Evans this morning where I had an omlet, home fries and orange juice. Afterwards, I got to the VA an hour and a half early. Parking the trailer was easy as I found two spots, one in front of the other on the 3rd parking deck. Normally, I have to park on the 4th deck by dropping the trailer in one spot and parking the car next to it.
I think some people would ask me if I trust my gear there? I do. In a 1.7 mile block, there are 5 police departments. The VA and University Circle is probably the safest place to be in Cleveland. I like to call it an "oasis."
After having a medical appointment, getting a prescription filled, making an optometry appointment and having lunch, I was out the door. And bound for Base Camp Delta at Punderson State Park.
Because the VA in Cleveland's Wade Park closer to the center of the city's eastside, the quickest way to Punderson was to take Mayfield Road through Little Italy, Coventry, South Euclid, Lyndhurst, Mayfield Heights, Gates Mills, Chesterland to Sperry Road, then OH-87. I'm familiar with the route on Mayfield, it was part of my 21 mile hike from the VA to Lake County this past winter.
I'm in Punderson now. It's a beautiful campground, probably the 2nd best that I've ever been to. I believe that I'm 2.7 miles from the Burton Section - Buckeye Trail. Punderson isn't directly on it, so I'm not sure.
2013/07/15
Log 2013071501
Base Camp Delta will be at Punderson State Park.
My right elbow is still experiencing "tennis elbow" like symptoms.
My right elbow is still experiencing "tennis elbow" like symptoms.
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