Monte Cristo and Fried Pickles at the Fat Squirrel

Wanted to do a writeup on one of my new favorite restaurants, the Fat Squirrel Pub in Rio Rancho, NM. For those of us who don't live on the wrong side of the Rio Grande, Southern and 528 is a bit of a drive, but it's certainly worth the occasional trip. My girlfriend and I have gone several times. Highly recommended.

New headlamp!

Just got a new toy in the mail, Petzl MYO RXP headlamp. Proper first impressions article to follow when I'm more awake, but this thing is BRIGHT. On low power, it lit up my backyard. I don't have a small backyard.

Stock photo because I don't feel like taking pictures at the moment.

Gear Review: Asolo Sasslong Hiking Boots (First Impression)

Today's entry will be a first impressions look at the Asolo Sasslong boots I bought from Sierra Trading Post.

Gear Review: Belleville 310 Boot

I wanted to talk about a pair of boots. I'm not a professional gear critic, and haven't tried every boot on God's Earth. However, between Civil Air Patrol, my time at the Merchant Marine Academy, my volunteer EMS work, and wilderness SAR, I've worn more than a few pairs of boots. The ones I want to bring to your attention today are some of the best I've had the opportunity to use. Specifically, the Beleville 310 Army-style desert boots.

Hypothermia, Thoughts on Firestarting

I was on an outing when matters got to the point of me trying to treat hypothermia in the field. Search and Rescue also had to be called, because one of us was hurt and couldn't walk out. On a positive note, everyone that was on the trip is alive and no one sustained any severe injuries, so I'm calling this a win.

Keep in mind, SAR is available as a resource when you get in over your head. Call sooner rather than later. In the state of NM, I believe (99% certain, does not constitute legal advice) that there is no charge to the subject for a legitimate search or rescue. If you think you're in trouble and need help, call the NM State Police.

Hello World

Um.......Hello? Is this thing on? Test......test......

Anyhow, sitting around at home, and decided I'd start a blog. I've got an opinion on damn near everything, and everybody ELSE seems to be blasting their opinions forth across the world, so I figured I'd dive in.

A bit about me. I'm a currently unemployed EMT-Basic, studying to be a Registered Nurse. I live in Albuquerque, NM. I spend my free time reading, writing, cooking, doing DIY gear modifications, hiking, working with Civil Air Patrol, and doing volunteer Search and Rescue with Cibola SAR.

So....the blog. I'm essentially making this up as I go along, so I'll be posting on whatever piques my curiosity or rouses my interest. Most likely the majority of posts will be about SAR and hiking, along with outdoor gear (since I'm a massive gear-head). There will likely be a lot about the novels I've read, and the ones I'm writing. Mixed in will be a smattering of stuff about school, archery, modern medicine, and whatever else I feel like writing about.