Ara, Spirit and I drove up to Alpine today for our shopping run. I couldn't help but think that Spirit felt a bit naked without his helmet and goggles - riding in the confined comfort of the back seat of my pickup. I think we both had consumer success. (but I forgot cheese!) Luckily, I had a chance to meet his solar electronics guru of a friend, Ryan - who was still "camped out" in town. This kid really knows his stuff when it comes to electronics and alternative energy. He is living in his own self contained mobile world with every base covered. I think of him as an interesting combination of Ara and I. Ryan has a great dog named Diego that I quickly bonded with.
Started raining as we left Alpine. Got drizzled on all the way back to paradise. Just barely beat the rain back home. Dropped off Ara and Spirit on their talcum powder road and shot home to beat the rain. Started to drizzle at the Field Lab an hour later. Very light rain tonight so I shouldn't have a problem getting out in the morning. Only about 6 degrees of separation (temperature wise) between drizzle and sleet or a light dusting of snow.
