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| Re: Fanning Takes a Hike! [message #71878 is a reply to message #71826] |
Mon, 26 July 2010 12:22   |
David Fanning
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Kenneth P. Bowman writes:
> You will need to find a way to charge it, but that is true
> for any gadget that you carry. There seem to be a lot of
> solar chargers out there.
My son is off to Nepal for five months later this week.
No phone,of course, but he does have camera equipment.
The solar charger was not expensive, but the camera
adaptor to connect the charger to the camera was
an arm and a leg.
Plus, you have to carry the darn thing. Not a big
concern for Jonathan as sherpas are reasonably
inexpensive, but I purposely bought the small
backpack so I wouldn't be tempted to think
I needed goodness knows what luxuries. "Fast, light,
simple" is the mantra I will be using as I walk
along. :-)
Cheers,
David
--
David Fanning, Ph.D.
Fanning Software Consulting, Inc.
Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming: http://www.dfanning.com/
Sepore ma de ni thue. ("Perhaps thos speakest truth.")
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| Re: Fanning Takes a Hike! [message #71899 is a reply to message #71826] |
Mon, 26 July 2010 09:07 |
David Fanning
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Kenneth P. Bowman writes:
> Good luck, Dave. Sounds like a great trip!
>
> If you haven't read it, you might want to carry
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Man-Who-Walked-Through-Time/dp/0679723 064/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1280158417&sr =8-1
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Gosh, Colin Fletcher's book was the first backpacking book
I ever read. That was a LONG time ago! Maybe I should read it
again.
> A book can provide a great source of tinder in emergencies. ;-)
I've never used a book for tinder (too many flashbacks of
Fahrenheit 541). But I have used book pages for, uh,
other things. :-)
> P.S. No electronics? But you are taking a compact
> digital camera aren't you?
My original plan was no electronics. But I am taking
a small digital camera (many people have asked for
stories about the hike, and they are boring without pictures)
and I have been hounded into carrying a cell phone, which
seems like carrying an extra brick to me. I don't plan on
calling anyone! (Although marital harmony may require
something. Hiking is easier when you are a single person.)
I pretty much plan to be off the grid (and good riddance
to it!) for at least a month.
Cheers,
David
--
David Fanning, Ph.D.
Fanning Software Consulting, Inc.
Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming: http://www.dfanning.com/
Sepore ma de ni thue. ("Perhaps thos speakest truth.")
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| Re: Fanning Takes a Hike! [message #71910 is a reply to message #71826] |
Mon, 26 July 2010 07:07 |
Paul Van Delst[1]
Messages: 1157
Registered: April 2002
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I assume the obituary reason was a joke since, dude, you ain't that old. So, get a grip, protect the knees, and good
luck with the mozzies. :o)
cheers,
paulv
David Fanning wrote:
> Folks,
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> I'll be gone for awhile. I'll think of you often, probably.
> Or, maybe not. It's really hard to say. In any case, the
> times, they are a changin'. :-)
>
> http://www.dfanning.com/misc_tips/fanning_hike.html
>
> Cheers,
>
> David
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>
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| Re: Fanning Takes a Hike! [message #71925 is a reply to message #71826] |
Wed, 28 July 2010 19:25 |
David Fanning
Messages: 11724
Registered: August 2001
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Ben Tupper writes:
> Can you give us a hint about which portion of the trail you'll be on?
> It would be fun to see where you will be on ...
>
> http://www.scribd.com/doc/13427052/PCT-Pacific-Crest-Trail-E levation-Profiles
I'm getting on the trail near Ashland, OR and walking
to the Columbia River at Cascade Locks. (If all goes
well, I'll probably go a little way into Washington,
as I have allocated more days for this then I think I will
actually need.)
> P.S. Have you read _The Long Walk_ by Slavomir Rawicz? Maybe you
> should wait until you get home.
No, that's a book I haven't read. I'll add it to my list.
I've read a LOT of walking books in the past six months,
as I have in mind to try my hand at writing one when I
get back. :-)
By the way, I was inspired to do this walk by, among others,
Werner Herzog, the film director. He gave a lecture at CU-Boulder
earlier this year entitled "Traveling on Foot". He said if you
wanted to be a film maker you would learn more by walking from
Boston to Miami then you would ever learn by going to film school.
That immediately struck me as an absolutely true statement. :-)
Cheers,
David
P.S. Herzog didn't mean you should carry your whole
house on your back, but whatever...The important thing
is to go slowly and allow yourself the time to experience
the reality of your life and the connections and dependence
you have on other people.
--
David Fanning, Ph.D.
Fanning Software Consulting, Inc.
Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming: http://www.dfanning.com/
Sepore ma de ni thui. ("Perhaps thou speakest truth.")
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| Re: Fanning Takes a Hike! [message #71941 is a reply to message #71826] |
Wed, 28 July 2010 06:29 |
David Fanning
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Wayne writes:
> And to re-read "into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer. I just saw the
> excellent movie last week for the first time. But I hope that
> David's adventure has a happier ending
The only example in memory of a movie being as good
as, or better, than the book! :-)
I did feel some affinity with Chris, as I was, believe
it or not, young and idealistic once upon a time. And
I did foolish things solo hiking that could have
ended just as badly. But, what doesn't destroy us,
strengthens us, or some such nonsense...
Cheers,
David
--
David Fanning, Ph.D.
Fanning Software Consulting, Inc.
Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming: http://www.dfanning.com/
Sepore ma de ni thui. ("Perhaps thou speakest truth.")
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| Re: Fanning Takes a Hike! [message #71956 is a reply to message #71826] |
Tue, 27 July 2010 11:27 |
Craig Markwardt
Messages: 1869
Registered: November 1996
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On Jul 24, 4:40 pm, David Fanning <n...@dfanning.com> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I'll be gone for awhile. I'll think of you often, probably.
> Or, maybe not. It's really hard to say. In any case, the
> times, they are a changin'. :-)
>
> http://www.dfanning.com/misc_tips/fanning_hike.html
So you must really dislike IDL version 8, if it's driving you into the
wilderness, huh?
Craig
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| Re: Fanning Takes a Hike! [message #71969 is a reply to message #71826] |
Mon, 02 August 2010 02:09 |
d.poreh
Messages: 406
Registered: October 2007
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On Aug 2, 1:13 am, Harry Kim <kim4ecohy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Jul 29, 11:25 am, David Fanning <n...@dfanning.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>> Ben Tupper writes:
>>> Can you give us a hint about which portion of the trail you'll be on?
>>> It would be fun to see where you will be on ...
>
>>> http://www.scribd.com/doc/13427052/PCT-Pacific-Crest-Trail-E levation-...
>
>> I'm getting on the trail near Ashland, OR and walking
>> to the Columbia River at Cascade Locks. (If all goes
>> well, I'll probably go a little way into Washington,
>> as I have allocated more days for this then I think I will
>> actually need.)
>
>>> P.S. Have you read _The Long Walk_ by Slavomir Rawicz? Maybe you
>>> should wait until you get home.
>
>> No, that's a book I haven't read. I'll add it to my list.
>> I've read a LOT of walking books in the past six months,
>> as I have in mind to try my hand at writing one when I
>> get back. :-)
>
>> By the way, I was inspired to do this walk by, among others,
>> Werner Herzog, the film director. He gave a lecture at CU-Boulder
>> earlier this year entitled "Traveling on Foot". He said if you
>> wanted to be a film maker you would learn more by walking from
>> Boston to Miami then you would ever learn by going to film school.
>> That immediately struck me as an absolutely true statement. :-)
>
>> Cheers,
>
>> David
>
>> P.S. Herzog didn't mean you should carry your whole
>> house on your back, but whatever...The important thing
>> is to go slowly and allow yourself the time to experience
>> the reality of your life and the connections and dependence
>> you have on other people.
>
>> --
>> David Fanning, Ph.D.
>> Fanning Software Consulting, Inc.
>> Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming:http://www.dfanning.com/
>> Sepore ma de ni thui. ("Perhaps thou speakest truth.")
>
> Have a nice trip David. However, please do not come back too late. We
> will miss you a lot!! (^.^)
>
> Harry
Have a safe and nice hike David. I hope you enjoy and explore nature
in a good way. Please bring some nice photo to share with us. We will
miss you (meanly your P.S.s)
Cheers
Dave
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| Re: Fanning Takes a Hike! [message #71970 is a reply to message #71925] |
Mon, 02 August 2010 01:13 |
Harry Kim
Messages: 16
Registered: April 2010
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On Jul 29, 11:25 am, David Fanning <n...@dfanning.com> wrote:
> Ben Tupper writes:
>> Can you give us a hint about which portion of the trail you'll be on?
>> It would be fun to see where you will be on ...
>
>> http://www.scribd.com/doc/13427052/PCT-Pacific-Crest-Trail-E levation-...
>
> I'm getting on the trail near Ashland, OR and walking
> to the Columbia River at Cascade Locks. (If all goes
> well, I'll probably go a little way into Washington,
> as I have allocated more days for this then I think I will
> actually need.)
>
>> P.S. Have you read _The Long Walk_ by Slavomir Rawicz? Maybe you
>> should wait until you get home.
>
> No, that's a book I haven't read. I'll add it to my list.
> I've read a LOT of walking books in the past six months,
> as I have in mind to try my hand at writing one when I
> get back. :-)
>
> By the way, I was inspired to do this walk by, among others,
> Werner Herzog, the film director. He gave a lecture at CU-Boulder
> earlier this year entitled "Traveling on Foot". He said if you
> wanted to be a film maker you would learn more by walking from
> Boston to Miami then you would ever learn by going to film school.
> That immediately struck me as an absolutely true statement. :-)
>
> Cheers,
>
> David
>
> P.S. Herzog didn't mean you should carry your whole
> house on your back, but whatever...The important thing
> is to go slowly and allow yourself the time to experience
> the reality of your life and the connections and dependence
> you have on other people.
>
> --
> David Fanning, Ph.D.
> Fanning Software Consulting, Inc.
> Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming:http://www.dfanning.com/
> Sepore ma de ni thui. ("Perhaps thou speakest truth.")
Have a nice trip David. However, please do not come back too late. We
will miss you a lot!! (^.^)
Harry
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| Re: Fanning Takes a Hike! [message #71973 is a reply to message #71826] |
Sat, 31 July 2010 12:11 |
proffmw@gmail.com
Messages: 3
Registered: November 2007
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On Jul 24, 4:40 pm, David Fanning <n...@dfanning.com> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I'll be gone for awhile. I'll think of you often, probably.
> Or, maybe not. It's really hard to say. In any case, the
> times, they are a changin'. :-)
>
> http://www.dfanning.com/misc_tips/fanning_hike.html
>
> Cheers,
>
> David
>
> --
> David Fanning, Ph.D.
> Fanning Software Consulting, Inc.
> Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming:http://www.dfanning.com/
> Sepore ma de ni thui. ("Perhaps thou speakest truth.")
Vaya con dios, David
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