My maps came in the mail today!!! 

That's 240 pages front and back.
 
I just received my thru-hiker permit in the mail today from the PCTA!!! Very exciting.

Also I'm working on my stove system.
 
Weighing gear, making stoves, trying out clothing systems... my room was clean a week ago but as I "organize" my gear everything seems to become disorganized. Oh well, that's all part of the fun. I've applied for my thru-hiker permit, my passport, joined the PCTA, and ordered my maps.

Today I made a pot of chili and, despite wanting to eat some for dinner, fit it all into the dehydrator.