Is there really any such thing as 'down time'?

Just a quick note to do a couple of things:
1. Beg you for feedback/response
2. Wonder aloud about whether or not there is such a thing as 'down time' (time when I'm in-between tasks)?

So to address the first issue. I haven't done much to promote the fact that http://www.gordongiven.com is out there, so I'm not too terribly surprised that there's been very little (none?) reader feedback. But I sure do wish the lurkers would leave a bit of feedback and tell me what they think so far. Clearly, I'm just getting started, but since this whole collection of posts is designed to (at some point) be an interactive discourse between me and those who are tuning in about this trip, I'd like to hear from folks on what they would really enjoy reading about as the trip date nears. Perhaps instead you can tell me what kinds of things you would be interested in knowing more about once the trip is underway? If I don't hear otherwise, you'll likely be stuck reading about how difficult it is to do laundry in a hotel room sink.
Anyway, I'm begging for feedback, so hook a brother up, eh? (gotta throw in that Canadien speak a little since I'm heading to Vancouver).

Second issue, and somewhat unrelated...Down time. I'm finding that even though there's a lot that cannot be done right now, with the actual trip so far off, I'm still struggling to find time to even create checklists of things I need to do as the date draws nearer. Spring time is riding time, and I'm sure that will begin to occupy my weekends, as well as activities with the kids. Only a few more short weeks really before they are gone for another full summer, and I want to savor every moment of time with them. Won't be too many more years before they are too old to spend a bunch of time with that ancient old man, Dad.

Not sure where all the time goes. I spend an inordinate amount of time at work, for the Man, struggling to try and do the right thing by my conscience, and by the mandate of the company. Most of the time those things run in tandem, but there are those 'other' times... 'nuff said?

I know, I know...how can this guy be bitching about not having enough time when he's a full 15 months BEFORE his big adventure begins? Believe me, it's not easy finding relevant stuff to gripe about! (Okay, so it's not that hard, but I don't really like to gripe so...)

More news as things develop!