The good news is that I did not receive a SPOT so I do not have to lug along that piece of gear which i do not view as a useful item. The bad news is that I received a solar charger for my electronic items. The problem is that I do not carry any rechargeable electronics items and the thing is about a pound.

It really bothers me that folks buy me stuff that is just going to set in the cabinet. I really do not want or need any more hiking gear but the family feels that they have to do something for husband/father/grandfather. They do not want to believe me when I tell them that I do not want anything. Once they gave a donation in my name but the problem with that was that one of my daughters gave a donation to an organization with which I disagree.

No wonder they call me GrumpyGord