Well got the back pack finally I've had no problem with packing it looking for all the extras now got the first aid kit, compass, bug spray, soap leaves a spork wet ones,/ Kleenex ear plugs a bottle opener and knife, string ponjo and umbrella a pen, paper and of course my cloths 3 under wear 3 socks a couple Tee shirts and tanks 3 shorts 2 swim trucks two pairs jeans one sweaters. Plus bathroom stuff. Taras doing well on her packing as well this will definitely be different for her good practice anyways for austraila when that happens. Saw Erik Wendy and Mark today for a quick visit sounds like they have full schedule for summer already and haven't even finished the school year yet wish them all the best and look forward to seeing them when we get back. Also had a big dinner BBQ at the in laws Tina and Neil today my mom, Tanya & al and alek along with the kidlets were all out there as well as Darren & kiaya and koba a great visit all in all with the dogs for entertainment and zak wiping out on his bike of course and hunters poems were also great .when everyone left we finished off with a fire and the girls drinking tea and me a last beer. Neil was on the tequila by then :) oh ya and kiaya took out a tree on the tractor lol part of the entertainment