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Tool Love – Snake

You know how guys are – tools a sweet! The list of tools that I’d really like to have is about fourteen pages long!  This past week, I had the opportunity to cross one more off the list. This one is a very simple tool but one that is worth every penny when needed. An electrical wire… [Read More]

Battery Temperature Sensor

This past week I finally got around to installing the battery temperature sensor that I have for my house battery bank and solar charge controller. I purchased the sensor months ago and I have just been waiting for the arm surgeon to give me the ok to return to normal life. Batteries require a slightly different… [Read More]

On the move!

This is a super-duper exciting week! The last six months have been incredibly challenging!  Three arm surgeries, being in a cast/splint/brace, and told repeatedly to do NOTHING (by my surgeon) I am about to be on the move again!! The arm is doing pretty well.  I have to be really careful with it and am… [Read More]

Open Season on Cyclists!

These stories are becoming more and more common. 74 days in jail for running down, killing, and then leaving a cyclist to die. Drunk and drugged automobile drivers killing cyclists and NOT BEING PUNISHED!! What in the world is wrong with law enforcement?!?!?? What in the world is wrong with these crazy people?!?!?! Why are… [Read More]

Update: Yakima Kayak Rack on Jeep

It seems that carrying a kayak or canoe on a Jeep Wrangler is a common problem. One which frustrates many folks.  The problem is that the removable roof and hard shell of the Wrangler does not make for a good carrying platform. In this post, just over one year ago, I documented how I accomplished the… [Read More]

New Juice – New Batteries – Happy Camper

The age of the house batteries in my RV/home (JBAM) was unknown. They were in the coach when I purchased it and there was no indication of when they went into service.  They have served me very well for about a year and a half. However; they have some swelling and use a lot of water…. [Read More]

DANGER: Wet Paper Towel

Yes, some people can injure themselves with a wet paper towel. Trust me, I realize that it is a VERY shocking fact. No amount of warnings and training can save these folks. I see it repeated over and over again on various forums. I fell off a ladder. I dropped a hammer on my foot…. [Read More]

History of the bike… and me

Some months ago, FatCylist.com posted a very interesting article on his relationships with his bicycles. I totally get that! As I thought about my years, I found the same sort of thing. I decided to document that history because, as I thought thru it, I experienced some strong feelings and really great memories. Shoot, I… [Read More]

Carbon Road Bike Bar – With a Rise??

The other day while watching Tour de France race coverage (and pouting that I was under doctors’ orders NOT to ride my bike (see this) I spotted Levi Leipheimer (a fellow Montanan) in a commercial about his Fondo (Levi’s GranFondo). Something was “interesting” about his bike. I had to freeze and slow-mo back and forth… [Read More]

Diesel Pusher Engine Scanner – ScanGaugeD

The engine instrumentation is most diesel pusher RV/Motorhomes is pretty sparse.  About like an automobile – speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temperature, voltage, and fuel level.  There are a couple of other items – front and rear air pressure gauges.  All analog (in my case) – not a lot of detail. I’m not sure if… [Read More]