Does it always take longer than you thought?

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Yes, it actually does take longer.  A lot longer.  Well, and you always forget some of the little detail work, or extra things.  I have most things packed and loaded in spite of that.  I have to fill the water jugs, put the hibachi in, deal with the meats and other foods if that is for the morning.  I have the map-directions sorted and ready, I just need to check my email, and put the name of the camp director/leader/whatnot on several of the pages of the directions.  Oh, and figure out how to pack the last of the bigger bags of foodstuffs.  Bleh.  When I pick up the steaks, I am going to see if they have dishpans.  Those are perfect for bathing, washing dishes, just about anything.  Oh!  I best bring some forks and knives.  And put butter into the kit that is to go in the cool-but-not frozen section.  Gah!

While I was resting I did a bit of research on the inflatable kayaks.  I compared the two models more closely, the 380x and the 420x.  What I found was, that for taller people, the 420x was a better fit.  Definitely for two paddlers, but also if taking camping gear for a bit or longer.  The difference in performance, in those conditions, was negligible.  So... I decided on the 420x.  It's what I really wanted anyway, just a bit pricier and I feared it would be harder to handle solo.  With the one problem eliminated, I went for it over cost.  I found a site that was offering a special.  A fearful thing, but there seemed enough legit about them to take a risk.  So, I dropped the hammer before I got cold feet, and the deal went away.  A forty two pound craft that can handle class IV whitewater, and carry a payload of up to 850 pounds?  Yep.  Now, I wouldn't try that at the same time, even if it was packed by a pro.  Still, three hundred pounds of gear and myself, most likely, would be fine on whitewater, up to a point.  I ordered the pro package, which means lower seats.  I also want the deluxe seats, for flatwater.  It's a matter of how high you sit in the boat, between the types of seats.  I went with a pro-package because I couldn't find pro seats, on their own, but could find deluxe.  I also ordered a motor mount.  I don't know when I could get a motor, battery, and recharger, but the mount was enough less, added to the deal and the package, that it seemed prudent.  I will also need to purchase a live preserver...  Wait, I may have one of those.  Fugly, but it should work.  If I can find it, didn't toss it?  Never mind.

Yeah, my body is grumpy, my mind is tired, but I want to fill and load the water jugs, get the maps to the auto, get the grill in, then grab and pack silverware of some sort.  I'll take a little nap then, set the alarm, have my clothes ready to go, and sail out somewhere between 6:00 and noon at the latest, I hope.