I previously mentioned my windshield wiper problem here. The symptom was that the passenger side wiper arm would go way too far to the outside and the arm itself would slap on the glass. Then it would not return as far to the center as it should. The problem turned out to be a broken… [Read More]
Archives for August 2015
Reflectix Windshield Sun Shade Insulation
I’ve mentioned this to a few folks and they’ve asked for details so here we go… Before building my constructing my own windshield sun covers, I was using a roll of Reflectix on the inside of the windshield to cut down on the heat. Reflectix is a reflective insulation commonly used in building construction. It… [Read More]
Visiting the Home Towns
This summer I have spent a considerable amount of time exploring some of the areas in which I lived as a child – my home towns. We moved around a fair amount when I was young but I consider Livingston, Montana my childhood home and Helena, Montana my ‘teenage years’ home. This week, I am… [Read More]
Mystic Lake Montana
This past weekend, I was at Mystic Lake which is south of Columbus and near Fishtail, Montana. I camped at Emerald Lake campground, a forest service site on the edge of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness area, with several friends from high school and their families. Getting into this location is a task and a half! The pavement ends some… [Read More]