Welcome

Hello. The title of this blog is bad gear. One of my favorite sayings is "there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear." I have no idea where I picked up the quote, but anyone who has spent any time outdoors has probably come across it somewhere.

I like it because to me it represents the two most important things in life. The things you can't control and the things you can.

That's not to say that I don't complain about the weather because I do (and I might add that I am sick and tired of the bitter cold in the northeast this winter.) I'm gravely concerned about what's happening in our country and the world and mostly how it is going to affect my family. Now I have a forum to share my concerns and diversions. I'm pretty sure that I can't bring about world peace or stop our country's slide toward socialism but at least I can share my views on it and maybe engage in some healthy debate and education.

Welcome to the blogosphere!

Neil