tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post3027696147656890395..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: Finding myselfJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-37415644203689614002009-02-04T11:37:00.000-07:002009-02-04T11:37:00.000-07:00SPOT. Great idea. For inspiration on how it migh...SPOT. Great idea. For inspiration on how it might better integrate with your present and future ambitions, give a listen to joe frank, with a reason for staying lost in "ascent to K2", over at joefrank.com Its joe at his best and seems to follow your trail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-76091326655688802272009-01-31T18:58:00.000-07:002009-01-31T18:58:00.000-07:00Just lost myself in your writing. :-)I'm currently...Just lost myself in your writing. :-)<BR/><BR/>I'm currently catching up on all my favourite blogs after being away on holidays and loved reading about your Mom's present. It's a typical "Mom present" but it sure will reduce a lot of other people's anxiety including mine.Grooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05746451980347654639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-49166007222079531732009-01-31T09:41:00.000-07:002009-01-31T09:41:00.000-07:00*Warning - random jumble of Spot information*Oh, I...*Warning - random jumble of Spot information*<BR/><BR/>Oh, I got one of these toys for Christmas from my parents as well. I've been going out testing it - the OK function requires more clear sky than a GPS, so will often be a bit useless if you're in trees or deep valleys. As long as you're aware of that, it seems to work pretty well.<BR/><BR/>And the tracking function (which you can get for free through cunning use of Fire Eagle membership) is fun to play with. It's supposed to send out a location message every 10 minutes - which it doesn't always (at least not when it's sitting in the top of my pack), but it does a pretty good job. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and if you want to save the points - I think they stay in the website for 30 days, and in the shared page for 7 days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-64567497360713721322009-01-31T05:57:00.000-07:002009-01-31T05:57:00.000-07:00Jill...Read the book a second time this past week....Jill...Read the book a second time this past week. My friend is jealous I have an autographed copy. Thanks so much for sharing your story.<BR/><BR/>The "Spot" will bring a great sense of relief to those keeping track of your progress during the race. A little added security can be a good thing.<BR/><BR/>As far as that Juneau weather goes...I've ridden in -42 F windchills and at a very wet 45 F, and I will take the minus 42 any day. At least I wasn't wet!!Vitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277306434031774094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-46034154769127837992009-01-31T04:29:00.000-07:002009-01-31T04:29:00.000-07:00Sometimes when you lose yourself so much and get c...Sometimes when you lose yourself so much and get completely obsessed and focused with staying alive and getting home, you find the perspective and calm to eventually resolve who you are and where you want to be in the rest of your life.<BR/><BR/>This was how I thought your post was going to end but it's probably just my ending...<BR/><BR/>Having just accepted a new job myself, (I delayed it as long as I could), I have spent the rest of the week regretting it and I'm reading with anticipation to find out what conclusions you make about your own choices.<BR/><BR/>However, after an extremely constructive morning of cleaning today, I have concluded that the only person putting pressure on me in my new job right now is me so I'm pulling shoulders upright and getting on with life as usual.<BR/><BR/>I'll probably go out on my bike tomorrow.Trepid Explorerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06071442052388717266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-4929031510517309072009-01-31T00:33:00.000-07:002009-01-31T00:33:00.000-07:00What a lovely blog. I haven't been motivated to ri...What a lovely blog. I haven't been motivated to ride a bike since I moved here from the NEtherlands. I have never riden in this kind of cold and snow we have up here, but maybe I could do it :)Carol/K-Roll/C-Bonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656456506048085416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-10396565702583022512009-01-30T16:56:00.000-07:002009-01-30T16:56:00.000-07:00Hey Jill,First thanks for the signed book! I'm rea...Hey Jill,<BR/><BR/>First thanks for the signed book! I'm reading it now. Second I've had that lost in the woods feeling. Third I must be taking after you and took the Gary Fisher Mullet out with studs after a snowstorm then a rainstorm then quick freeze.<BR/><BR/>So I can epathize with your snowshoeing adventure. Check out the sound on the blog... I'm sure you're familiar with it.<BR/><BR/>http://50kloopns.blogspot.com/2009/01/300109.html<BR/><BR/>-BBluenoserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448920726947078281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-32291530049699208012009-01-30T15:51:00.000-07:002009-01-30T15:51:00.000-07:00I'll take 18 degrees, no wind and dry over 35 degr...I'll take 18 degrees, no wind and dry over 35 degrees, wind and rain any day (or evening).<BR/><BR/>But that's in NYC.<BR/><BR/>We have survival stations along all the trails.<BR/><BR/>We call them delis or bodegas.leroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489096287266831412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-32089370800708625542009-01-30T14:54:00.000-07:002009-01-30T14:54:00.000-07:00http://www.rei.com/product/779410I thought you mig...http://www.rei.com/product/779410<BR/><BR/>I thought you might enjoy this piece of gear!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-51375473621698308062009-01-30T14:01:00.000-07:002009-01-30T14:01:00.000-07:00"I lose myself and find my way home."I get you."I lose myself and find my way home."<BR/><BR/>I get you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-53224958877285129182009-01-30T11:38:00.000-07:002009-01-30T11:38:00.000-07:00Believe me... That spot will save our whole family...Believe me... That spot will save our whole family from a lot of anxiety. Best gift ever for your adventure. <BR/><BR/>Now just remember to take it with you!!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971829321577186599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-10316362988751598322009-01-30T10:40:00.000-07:002009-01-30T10:40:00.000-07:00KB - In my experience with using SPOT and sending ...KB - <BR/><BR/>In my experience with using SPOT and sending "OK" messsages, it worked very well. I spend long periods working in remote regions far outside of cell phone range, and I am required to send spot messages a few times a day. I've never used the "help" or "911" buttons, but some of the people on my jobs have at time had to use the "help" buttons on their units and it worked great for them. Obviously it is in general a last resort item, you should still have your outdoor skills up to par before you go wandering too far, but it is a little comfortable when your a 100 miles from nowhere and nobody else knows exactly where you are.Vagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450561650043211726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-57355657445874653132009-01-30T10:35:00.000-07:002009-01-30T10:35:00.000-07:00"The simple path forward", I like that.Ditto cold..."The simple path forward", I like that.<BR/><BR/>Ditto cold rain. I've lived much of my life in Washington Sate, both east side and west side. That cold rain is just too hard to defend against for extended periods. It takes it out of you like a missing drain plug.<BR/><BR/>Yr Pal Dr CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-74917086138090291892009-01-30T08:03:00.000-07:002009-01-30T08:03:00.000-07:00I love being in the moment. For me it's when I'm o...I love being in the moment. For me it's when I'm on my horse. Gotta pay attention then and it's so wonderful. <BR/><BR/>Sounds like an amazing hike...and I totally believe you about the worst weather conditions...rain and wind suck.Kathleen @ ForgingAheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03898474543669255082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-23849728436008958212009-01-30T07:32:00.000-07:002009-01-30T07:32:00.000-07:00Hey Bossman, thank you for the offer, really, than...Hey Bossman, thank you for the offer, really, thank you. But one month unpaid and a raise is just not enough to alter the course of my short term career and life goals.<BR/><BR/>I know you got a rec to fill but if you want my skill set to help build your Empire, there is a ten letter word that must enter your plea. It starts with an S and has two B's. And it's going to last at least a year.<BR/><BR/>What's that? You can't wait that long? I understand, really, I do. But I'm going for this long bike ride up state soon. And when I cross the finish line I'm gonna keep on going. The world is my venue, the written word my means. There are very few people on the planet capable of the extremes that form my normality. Fewer still who can express it with flair. And I have a partner who has embraced this dare.<BR/><BR/>So thank you anyway, really, thank you. I'll keep you posted.AucillaSinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085072007329506260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-32458791887283188972009-01-30T07:27:00.000-07:002009-01-30T07:27:00.000-07:00After a crash on a 'secret' trail that almost no o...After a crash on a 'secret' trail that almost no one else uses (and with no cell phone reception) that left me with a broken rib and a bruised spleen, I've been looking into 'personal locator beacons'.<BR/><BR/>Did you try out sending 'I'm OK' messages to see whether spot was working? I've been reading some reports of it going on the blink at critical times. Any reports about how it works would be great.<BR/><BR/>Thanks.KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-29096532287407938652009-01-30T07:25:00.000-07:002009-01-30T07:25:00.000-07:00That is a cool little device!"I don't think about ...That is a cool little device!<BR/><BR/>"I don't think about my outside life at all."<BR/><BR/>I have an awful tendency to think about everything when I ride. For that reason, I'll go find the most technical trail to ride. I figure that if my mind is consumed with navigating through rocks and roots, it won't be able to wander to life issues. After about 40 minutes, my mind is clear and I go hit the easier stuff. :-) It's like meditation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-84300020786912530752009-01-30T06:24:00.000-07:002009-01-30T06:24:00.000-07:00Come Iditarod, this reader glad for Spot too.See S...Come Iditarod, this reader glad for Spot too.<BR/><BR/>See Spot ride, ride Spot ride.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Mom!AucillaSinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085072007329506260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-72387154142424901362009-01-30T06:06:00.000-07:002009-01-30T06:06:00.000-07:00i'll agree... i've been ice climbing in 33degree t...i'll agree... i've been ice climbing in 33degree temp with pouring rain and -22 degree temp with no wind/snow. the 33 degree temp with rain is infinitely more miserable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-821969036547028112009-01-30T05:48:00.000-07:002009-01-30T05:48:00.000-07:00I've done 35 degrees, wind and rain before, many t...I've done 35 degrees, wind and rain before, many times. I take an umbrella with me to keep dry, if the wind isn't really strong I'll use it. I hike in blue jeans so if it's windy usually the front of my legs or the back of my legs gets wet.<BR/><BR/>As far as hiking at night goes being stuck out in the snow at night is an easy hike and quite peacefull actually. The snow makes it easy to see where you're going and your footprints. I've been out in the woods watching a 24-hour mountainbike race at night and have had to walk 4 miles along the course with no flashlight or moonlight to see by, that was fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-24773210629405148672009-01-30T05:30:00.000-07:002009-01-30T05:30:00.000-07:00I'll back up your claim of 35 degrees, wind and ra...I'll back up your claim of 35 degrees, wind and rain as the most miserable weather there is. That's what I tell people that take my winter camping classes. I'd rather be out in -20 then 35 degrees and rain. I can stay warm in -20, but not at 35 degrees when I'm wet.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09090802854306112252noreply@blogger.com