James was given the nick name “Jimmy Zip-Lock” for his packing technique on his first long distance hike in Boy Scouts. Thank you, Mister Hogan. The photo shows preliminary pack inspection by The Empress, our tabby cat. He headed off last Wednesday with an over-weight suitcase of books, a guitar and a few clothes to spend 2 1/2 months teaching at Kwa Muema Secondary School in Mulundi.