ingredients in the porter I brewed today

6 lbs. plain amber dry malt extract
.5 lb. Caramunich malt
.5 lb. Caravienne malt
.5 lb. Chocolate malt
3 oz. Cascade hop pellets
White Labs California Ale Yeast

Packing for the Boston Marathon

shorts
shirts - long, short and no sleeved choices
tights just in case
socks
shoes
extra running clothes for Sunday warmup
key pocket
e-gels
clif bar
drink mix
water bottle
hat
sunglasses
hair bands
bodyglide
disposable arm socks
garbage bag for start line
sunscreen
chapstick
small duffle for race start
warmup clothes for Hopkinton
race registration & booklet
eye mask
earplugs
corn starch
pace band(s)
ironman watch
gps watch
camera
crocs
comfy socks and sweats for after
knit for plane
book for hotel
ipod for morning race music
phone
advil & rhus tox
blister kit
money & credit card
gift for Laurie (shh- it is her 50th marathon!)

The First Day

In the beginning, I created light.