Hey, thanks for the note about the trail mix recipe. I tried making it last weekend and it turned out great. I used dark chocolate chips instead of milk, and added some dried mango for sweetness. The kids loved it. I have been thinking about adjusting the ratio of nuts to seeds because I want a bit more protein for longer hikes. That batch you brought to the campout was spot on. Let me know if you want me to send over my modified version. I also picked up a new hydration pack and tested it on the ridge trail. Worked like a charm and didn't chafe at all. I was surprised by how light it is compared to my old one. The shoulder straps have this really breathable mesh and the reservoir doesn't taste like plastic. I think it was a solid buy. We should plan another trip soon before the weather changes. Maybe the first weekend of next month? I will check the forecast and send you a message. Let me know what you think about the trail mix tweak. ADlCrOzAHR

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I completely understand what you mean about the lighting in the living room. We swapped out our old floor lamp for a multi-head arc model and it made a huge difference. It casts light evenly across the ceiling instead of just one hot spot. The room feels twice as big now. My wife picked out a warm bulb for it and the whole space feels cozier in the evenings. I also installed a dimmer switch on the main overhead and it was easier than I thought. Took about twenty minutes. The instructions were clear and the wiring was labeled well. I am not usually great with electrical stuff but this was straightforward. Now we can adjust the brightness depending on whether we are reading or watching a movie. I think the whole setup cost less than $150 and it really upgraded the feel of the room. If you want, I can send you the link to the lamp we bought. It comes in three colors and the assembly was minimal.