As we planned, we took today off. it was bitter cold most of the day anyway. Jay is stoked about the trip ahead and spent most of the day poring over maps and making checklists for items to take. Jed and Matt werent around much. we let them have the run of the place so they do as they see fit. Jed spends alot of time digging through my book collection, reading. Matt seems preoccupied with walking the barricade, ever vigilant for an attack, even though the dead heads are refrozen for now. We taught him how to shoot the M-60s and the M-203s we have so he is well prepared. As for me, i relaoded some 12 ga rounds and took a nap after lunch. my back hurts from all the work from the last few days.