Surviving 2020

So apparently there are some vaccines now and everything's going to go back to normal, which means all my stockpiling, zombie survival training, and casual prep for the Biblical end times might come to nothing! In order to salvage some dignity we decided to head out into the woods for New Year.

We found a state park just over the Louisiana border, so after a few hours' drive were ready to rough it for three nights in a nice cabin with central heating, a kitchen, and a TV. Shockingly, the wi-fi in the park was down! Yes, we had ventured to the edge of civilisation and beyond.

After the initial shock, we spent a few lovely days catching minnows in the nearby lake, hiking, and honing our survival skills by watching TV shows like "River Monsters" and "Mysteries Of The Abandoned". The weather was terrible which is probably why we were the only people there, but it did add nicely to the apocalyptic tableau.

Then, sadly, it was back to real life, with the imminent restart of school, work, and whatever stuff I do all day. Here's to a year that can't possibly be as challenging as the last one. Can it? Either way, I'll be more than ready...as long as there's wi-fi and a TV.

What? I'm too old for a tent.

Sending Pete to catch dinner.

Hannah is roughing it in a Title 9 top with Hunter boots, while Pete barely survives in a customised Ralph Lauren T-shirt and khaki slacks.

Louisiana sunset.

We were treated to a spectacular final full moon of 2020.

S'mores: important for nutrition.

Fishing resumed the next morning. Failure is not an option!

Success! But you should have seen the one that got away.

Ah, water-filled wellies. The childhood memories!

Pete decided to take things to the next level.

So did Hannah, but in the opposite direction.

Passing on knowledge from father to son.

Catch and release.

We had to make our own entertainment (during the commercial breaks).

Alright, time to go home.