Hermetics on a Bicycle

What does that mean? Basically, it means that we are going to continue doing our readings on HD video internet connection. We are going to continue to make and sell Ayurvedic jewelry to help you control your emotions and your health. Most importantly, we are going to walk the talk. The first precept of Hermetics is "Do no harm." Recently, in one of my classes, while I was trying to show people how to use basic principles of reality to control it, one of my most promising fellows was concerned that he may harm someone by doing the exercise.

NOW LET'S TALK TURKEY. DO YOU DRIVE A CAR? YOU'RE GOING TO HURT MORE PEOPLE THAT WAY THAN YOU WOULD ON A BICYCLE. SEE, DO NO HARM. DON'T BITCH ABOUT THE RAINFOREST AND DRIVE A JAGUAR OR A LAND ROVER. UNLESS YOU ACCEPT THE FACT THAT YOU'RE A LOT WORSE THAN A BUNCH OF FARTING COWS.

Now, as we proceed toward takeoff, and today it seems to be creeping very close, we remind everyone that The Old Man's Journey is basically the travelog of a couple of Hermetic adepts who just happen to be traveling by bicycle. We'll have a computer and a hot spot and solar panels and video cameras. We just won't have running water or a toilet. BUT LORDY LORDY! ARE WE HAPPY?

... We'll let you know in a few weeks. In the meantime, any follower who would like to host us, either for redneck bullshit, or for the possibility of a couple of metaphysical aura and tarot readings, would be greatly appreciated. We're not sure we want to do the couch surfing movie yet. We'd rather meet people who already know a bit about us, so that we don't totally freak you out. :)

THINK GREEN
BLESSED BE
COUGINA and AGGIE

Gearing up: Choosing a 3 Man Tent

This is the roomiest tent I've ever been in (being accustomed to the Clip Flashlight 2), and weighs a reasonable 5 lb 4 oz (Sierra Designs spec - we have not weighed.) You can see it here set up in our living room.

We decided to go with a three man tent, for the extra room when we may be stuck inside on rainy days. Looking at lightest weights, moderate prices, and tents with a mesh roof (for seeing the night sky), we checked out three makers: Big Agnes, Nemo, and Sierra Designs.

Big Agnes had two superlight models (not too much over 3 lb), and we certainly were attracted to the name. They were pricier -- Google showed prices of $350 and $390. We went with the Sierra Designs Lightning HT 3. Picked it up for $200 at Mountain Gear in Spokane Valley (great service). We got the floor space and head room we wanted. Setup is reasonably quick.

Of course, the useful information will come when we find out how it holds up under outdoor conditions. We'll let you know. We can't wait.

THINK GREEN
BLESSED BE
AGGIE & COUGINA

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THINK GREEN
BLESSED BE
COUGINA & AGGIE