IF you agree to make the Mass or Rhody leg, I think we can guarantee sufficient, quality gear for you AND Mindi (and she's more than welcome to attend). Therefoe "GEAR" or lack of, is not an excuse. Poop or get off the pot.
First you were afraid you'd get jumped, we offer protection (not even fee based, hehehehe). Second, you noted transportation dificulties - Amtrack runs through both Providence and 128 station, also not an issue. Now you cite "gear" as a potential limiting factor - hogwash. Getcher butt up here for one of these things. You could easily do better than fishing "The Reef"...