s e v e n i s a j o u r n e y

So, the lost luggage made it to me, and everythign was fine. But for the longer trip to NZ I want to be sure the bows survive, so better packing is required. In the fine tradition of “the is no kill like overkill” I have begun the manufacture of such a container. The first problem is that the horse bows are rather recurved, so I needed 8″ pipe. Thats pretty darn big. So I went to a plumbing supply store and loaded up with 8″ PVC sewer pipe. With fitted ends it is a 5 foot long blue monter. If my plane crashes the bows will probably survive to wash up on shore later, as the container is watertight. And the seals should be good to at least 160 psi! Woo, overkill!

Of course it weighs a good bit, so I will have to be careful to stay within my 35 kilo weight limit. Hopefully be using a very dense peice of carry-on with all my books and papers I will be able to get around that problem.

And now, off to Sweden! Woo!