More about stuff… 
Jack has a broken hand. Three bones are broken. His other injuries are healing although his face looks pretty bad. He saw the orthopedic doctor today.
I am threatening to leave him at home and take someone with me who is capable of lifting a suitcase. His grandson Colin has already volunteered.
But it does raise that issue of stuff again. What stuff am I willing to leave behind now that I have to carry everything myself? What stuff am I willing to do without in order to have Jack along? Maybe I will need to think on that one a little longer.
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Anonymous on Apr 23, 2010 8:45pm
Sounds like you are starting your Sabbatical off with some unplanned excitement! Hope the rest of your trip goes a bit smoother! Glad Jack got checked out before you ended up in Africa! Hope he heals quickly, and the rest of your trip is accident-free! You can probably find some more stuff to leave behind to lighten the load! Don
Colin Wineman on Apr 25, 2010 1:28pm
Colin can march for miles with his bass drum strapped to him..... so carrying a few heavy bags for short distances will be a breeze. His suitcase is still packed just in case he is needed!