Comments on: Expedition Detritus

By: Douglas Hackney

Douglas Hackney — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:27:15 +0000

Steph has pointed out an example of what happens when the beauty and efficiency of the strata filing system is disrupted by organization.

The reason I couldn’t find X is that I had just organized my office and eliminated all instances of strata filing, with the exception of a small sample maintained in my inbox, functioning as a symbol, an eternal flame, a proxy for what once was.

Strata filers unite! We shall overcome the tyranny of the organized!

By: Steph

Steph — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:36:40 +0000

Doug said:
To my wife’s and others amazement, I can locate the correct strata of any desired document, object or material to within a few millimeters in very short time spans, from minutes to seconds.

Uh sorryhon, but I will have to disagree with this statement…why just last night I seem to recall a conversation that goes something like this:
Doug: Hey Hon, do you know where the X is?
Steph: Nope, I never saw the X.
Doug: I know I saw it. Do you know where I put it?
Steph: I never saw the X, you only told me about it. Did you look through your office?
Doug: Yah, it’s not there and I would have seen it as I sorted through my office papers already.
Steph: Did you look in your suitcase?
Doug: Hmmm (goes to look). Nope, it’s not there either.
Steph: Did you look in your backpack?
Doug: Where’s my backpack?
Steph: In the closet.
Doug (goes to look) Nope, not there either.

I rest my case.

With love, Steph

By: Bob Mueller

Bob Mueller — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:52:12 +0000

From above: “This is what happens when you overland—things change. If you always put flexibility at the top of your list, then you have a good time. Otherwise, if you cling stubbornly to rigid schedules, you will be frustrated and ultimately, unhappy”.

This is so true for all multi-day MC adventures, whether it be the Continental Divide or the Iron Butt Rally!

By: Avery Innis

Avery Innis — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:10:24 +0000

The strata of materials on the office’s horizantal surfaces are like tree rings. Each centameter is about a week, and so on. Seems logical to me.

BTW – the image of you with the big lens SLR on the tripod is a favorite.

“So Mister, are you a photog or a fireman?”

By: Terri

Terri — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:17:18 +0000

I love you two! Thanks for the trip through so many places. And as always, I love hearing from you and reading of your adventures. God bless and Doug keep writing and Stephanie, keep taking those great pictures!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:44:33 +0000

Thanks again for sharing! inspiring again.

… on a side note, I believe the little silver car is made by Suzuki – its called a KEI car in Japan, and if I had to guess the model possibly called an “Alto Works”..
- a 660cc turbo – intercooled 54mpg beauty..
lots of them being imported into Canada now!!

By: Cathy Tinnermeier

Cathy Tinnermeier — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:12:31 +0000

enjoy it all. thanks for the trip down memory lane. Cathy

By: Hayden

Hayden — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:50:02 +0000

As always, you guys inspire others with your writings, ocuments and photos. Thank you for all this effort, it is appreciated.

By: JImmy Sones

JImmy Sones — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:37:39 +0000

Ah yes now I understand

Accumulated material; debris: “Poems, engravings, press releases—he eagerly scrutinizes the detritus of fame” (Carlin Romano).

1.Loose fragments or grains worn away from rock.

2.Disintegrated or eroded matter: the detritus of past civilizations.

By: JImmy Sones

JImmy Sones — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:31:04 +0000

We followed these travels in 2004; continue to enjoy the re-visit today……

Love you guy and gurl
Jimmy