First Hike of the Decade

Despite my hibernation tendencies I still like to get out and be active. We never did make it out to the country but just before winter break came to a close our crew managed to make a wee hike. It was nice to be out of the city, trekking with friends. It was cold as hell but I wanted to see how my del would hike. It certainly kept me warm but that thing is damn near twelve pounds! Don't notice it out and about in the city but goddam! Trying to climb a mountain (read bluff) with that thing is hard work. Burnt some calories that day, sho'nuf.

Brent, the kid who just got out of the hospital because of pneumonia came along. Stupid hipster weakling didn't wear a hat, the tip of his nose turned white. We forced him to zip up (it's fuckin' -15F out there, mind you) and cover his damn face. For fucks sake. We're Not In L.A. Anymore Dorothy! I couldn't believe it. Without our help dude would be lifeless by now. Unbelievable.

Outside the city the air was noticeably clearer. There was an unholy looking cloud of dense smog hanging over the valley and obscuring the hills beyond UB. Rather disturbing that was. We weren't out for long. We got there kind of late so the sun sank fast. After our excursion we stopped at a place called "Irish Pub", which is right next door to "Supermarket", for some hot drinks. The place was swank and completely empty. Nice pub. I can't imagine why they got no business on a Saturday night. What a pity.