Well, figures after I tell you all about Austin backing out he says that he's back in. Who knows, I don't need to know until I book the tickets for our flight. I have to say I was pretty disappointed that he wasn't coming. I think its always hard when one of your friends lets you down, even when they don't do it on purpose. I know the trip would have been ok without him but it will be that much better if he does come.
Its a hard concept to understand and when your in the other position you don't always catch on. Maybe its just me but it never really occurs to me that someone would want me to be there so bad that they would get upset. I don't things are confusing sometimes.
In other news, I've been picking out some new gear that I've been meaning to get lately. I need to update some of my backpacking stuff. I found a great new pack that manages to mix the multiple pockets, deep pockets, yet at the same time have a great internal frame with a great waist belt. I also find a nice cook kit from GSI, its bigger then the one I have right now and comes with a nice sized bowl and nalgene lid. Of course I won't be purchasing anything let alone going on the trip if I don't get a job soon. I'll have to keep working on that but since I'm not playing football this year it should be relatively easy.
I also reviewed the budget and brought it down from $810 to $631. Thats without airfare of course. Right now thats right around 1k for a round trip. Hopefully things will get better by december or january. I still need to work a few more things out but I'm getting close.
Well I think thats all for now.
