A bit early...

Alison and I broke down this week. We've had some bad luck with jobs, and to make ourselves feel better we reverted to childlike methods of cheering ourselves up, and we each opened a Christmas present very very early. :) We're not sorry. :) She bought me a very cool present: a backcountry espresso brewer, by GSI. I am so set up for java in the woods. I tried it on my stove top this morning and it does a great job. I'll have to swing by REI for a little steel shot cup for it. I think they sell for a couple bucks. Anyhow, I'll have to get some pictures of it in the field sometime. Merry really early Christmas.