I've also had good success with the same method Dave describes.  The small bottle packs easily and I refill it at home as needed, so no wasted packaging.  A shop towel works well for me instead of a old cloth.

For races I like a good wet lube that lasts all day and keeps me going trouble and noise free (e.g. the Finish Line Ceramic you're using), but for all other riding (even very long rides) I stick with a cleaner lube and just commit to a quick wipe down/reapply session once or twice throughout the day.  A bit more time intensive, but you accumulate a lot less junk on your drive train.  Also it's a good chance to get eyes on the drive train during a long ride potentially allowing you to spot a brewing problem before it becomes critical.

Jeff, you just need to lay off all the yummy New Belgium and Odells beverages you have access to there in the Fort.  People who drinking beer attract more mosquitoes (seriously).  Apparently it's a myth that bananas have an effect.  Perfume attracts them too, you wearing any?
http://www.mosquito.org/mosquito-information/faq.aspx#13

Interesting question.  I also have removable fenders that I occasionally slap on the mountain bike when it's really wet out, which here in Colorado is just winter/spring.  Fenders make sense for commuting because you tend to move fast which kicks up lots of water.  Just a theory here, but you don't move as fast in MTB so there's less spray.  Also, in MTB people are more weight conscious, it's more preferable to get a little wet or muddy than lug the weight of fenders up all your climbs.

There are very few UST 29er tires out there, for a reason.  They'd be heavy and just wouldn't sell.  Manufacturers are increasingly slapping the "tubeless ready" label on their 29er tires, even those without a UST bead, blurring the line between tubed and tubeless ready.  twentynineinches.com has had some great articles on this topic, here's a sample:
http://twentynineinches.com/2009/04/28/do-29er-riders-really-need-ust-tires/

Personally, I am currently in the process of losing my mistrust of converting tires intended for use with tubes (e.g. using stans rims).  I've been using TLR on 26" UST rims with Stans sealant with great success for several years, but I just recently entered the 29er world when I got a Fargo.  I quickly upgraded the wheels to a Stans wheelset, and then got stymied by the lack of TLR 29er tires with UST beads, a system I had learned to trust.  Eventually I decided "what the hey" and converted the Vulpines that came with the bike.  It was quite easy and they held air great, and I got all the tubeless benefits - nice and light, with a supple ride. 

I grew less enthusiastic when I got my first puncture though.  The Stans ran out without sealing the leak.  It took a good 30 seconds to all run out, and I kept shaking and made sure the puncture was at the bottom, but no luck, all I got was a puddle of sealant.  This was new to me, my 26" TLR tires always sealed without a problem.  My theory is the Vulpine carcass is just too thin for the sealant to find a purchase and congeal.

So now I'm back in the same position you are in - looking for that ideal 29er tubeless solution.  I figure I'll try converting something a little beefier next, like a Maxxis Aspen or the Conti Race King.  Hopefully these will seal better when they puncture.

Scott, thanks a lot for the reply!  Appreciate the reassurance, sounds like there aren't any gotchas to sharing a Spot then.

I've done due diligence by searching this forum, and I combed through the terms and conditions at Spot's website, but I couldn't find a clear answer to if sharing of a Spot and 911/tracking service with non-family members is allowed.  I've seen plenty of references on these forums to sharing Spots, so I'm guessing it's allowed, and I see from the Spot terms and conditions that the owner of a Spot can designated additional "authorized users", but I wanted to be clear on how this works before outlaying the cash for one.

In short, a friend and I want to share costs on a Spot 2 but I want to be sure that both of us are allowed to use 911 and tracking even when only one of us is the official owner of the device and the service.  Can someone please elaborate a bit on if this is allowed, and how it works?  How many "authorized users" can somebody designate, and can they all use 911, without fear of penalty?  Is it easy to use the Spot website to switch who gets the "I'm OK" and "Help" messages?  I understand the owner is responsible for any misuse by others, no problem with that, but I just want to be sure use by others isn't limited.

Thanks in advance for the help!

First of all, awesome forum, this is such a helpful and positive community.  I've learned a lot from your posts.

My name's Dave, I live in Longmont, CO.  I've been doing the local endurance races for a while now and am trying to grow the confidence and ability to handle multi-day self supported rides.  The information here is invaluable.  I got a Salsa Fargo last fall, and while it's mainly seeing commuter duty right now I've got some big plans for it.  I'll be sure to post my experiences and any lessons learned to contribute to the excellent knowledge base here.

Happy riding, everyone!

Thanks!  Yeah, great movie, the Williams character has some great one-liners.  I use the same ID and avatar on mtbr.com as well. 

Ah, thanks daveB and Mathewsen, googling "general delivery" makes it clear this is the USPS service we're after here.  This link was especially interesting:
http://www.seanmichaelragan.com/html/%5B2008-01-28%5D_My_experience_with_general_delivery.shtml

*bump*

I was researching this topic and found Pivvay's reply helpful, and I also found the following link.  Thought I'd add it here in case it helps anyone else searching on this topic, even though this thread is old:
http://www.usps.com/communications/news/press/2005/pr05_082.htm

I believe this "hold for pickup" delivery option offered by the USPS is the relevant service.  If so, it appears the USPS will hold the package for 10 days before returning it to the sender.