It's time to face the inevitable

Well everyone, the time has just about come. This Monday, January 31, at 7:00 AM will be the starting time of the last day of my life. Now, there is a slight chance that I am exaggerating just a tad bit, however, I have never done this, nor am I in the least bit “in shape” to be able to complete such an exhaustive and exigent (I like that word) task. It will not be easy, that is for sure. I am going in good company though. Dying with friends is much better than dying alone. We have all agreed that every thirty minutes (1/2 hour) we will take turns when saying we need a break. If all goes according to plan, our plan should work out flawlessly. If by some chance we become separated, or worse, split up into different teams, that is when we could experience some difficulties. There are many things that we will have to overcome on this outdoor excursion. One, which I have already mentioned, (that was the “in shape” bit) two, the cold, bitter winter weather of the Adirondack Mountains, and three, our adventure will be at least 8 hours. Some have questioned my motives for attempting such a task. My response is always the same, it is required. If I would have known where the signups were, if I would have gotten to them sooner, if I would have known people doing other things, I would have chosen a better physical education class, but alas, this is how it had to happen. Oh, by the way, I am going snowshoeing up a mountain for 8 hours.

This is what I should look like while snowshoeing.

This is probably a little bit more realistic about what I will look like on my excursion...minus the being a man part.