I finally broke down and spent money today. I went to one of the two independant outfitters in town and bought a Cat's Meow bag, and a prolite 4 pad. Then I went to the other indie store, and bought a Clip Flashlight tent with footprint, and a stuff sack for my sleeping pad.
I am so excited! I wish I could be on the trail tonight! March 1st seems as far away to me today as Christmas would when I was a kid. It is like it is never going to get here.