Christopher, Thanks for commenting on my blog. I clicked over to see what yours is about and I see this great post. I've never gotten to the point of having this intimate relationship with equipment, and it makes me a bit sad about that fact. Great job!
M- You are missing the best states! I've been to all four and had life-altering experiences in each (as opposed to the many others I have been to, but I'd have to think hard about which are missing - Alaska, notably). Great 8 things. Thx for gettin' down with the meme. A.