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Review: Dog Dazer II Deterrent

Allow me to first say, I like dogs – nearly all dogs.  I’ve owned a dog most of life. I am currently without but I think of getting one regularly – I miss the companionship. With that out of the way, I DO NOT like being barked at while riding bike (or walking or any… [Read More]

Metric Century

I’ve come to learn that the “Century”, a 100 mile ride, is a magical accomplishment among cyclists. Ok, maybe not “magical” but certainly an accomplishment.  An “easier” form is a “Metric Century” which is 100 kilometers or 62 miles. Due to scheduling problems, I haven’t been able to participate in any organized road rides. However;… [Read More]

Driver Window Replacement

I’ve mentioned a bunch of times, my motorhome purchase (1994 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 33X) was a known project.  I need things to keep me busy. To date, this RV has succeeded!!   In all but a couple of small cases, it has actually been very enjoyable time.  I’m not sure it has been a good investment… [Read More]

Converting Fluorescent to LED

My 1994 Pace Arrow has three of the smaller fluorescent light fixtures. One is above the kitchen sink, two are larger units right on the centerline of the coach – kind of kitchen and living room – which seems to make them the primary lights for those areas.  Of these two units, one was not… [Read More]

I am King

I am KING OF THE MOUNTAIN! YAY ME! Ok, ok… It is only on Strava and a segment that I created.  Nonetheless, my name is in lights! Strava Sichler Heights I’ll enjoy it while it is there – probably won’t stay for a long with a huge one second lead! 🙂

Backcountry Flying/Camping Trip 2013 – Part 3

Note from JD: This is the third installment of this trip. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. The day dawned spectacular on Saturday so there was no doubt that lots of flying was on the agenda. The first order of business??  Breakfast, of course. Breakfast was being hosted at the Big Creek airstrip… [Read More]

Descending the Burma Trail

The Burma Mountain Bike Trail is a sweet section of Hilso Trails south east of Gallup, NM.  The video below is of a quick ride down the fun section of the trail. I’ve ridden up this trail before and it is a decent workout but very manageable.  Coming down is not like coming down a ski… [Read More]

Quasimoto MTB Ride

I found myself at the Hilso Trailhead on a spectacular Saturday morning wondering what I should do!  I knew exactly! A mountain bike ride on some of the most spectacular trails on which I have ever ridden. I’ve written about this area before.  It is south-east of Gallup, NM in the Cibola National Forest.  The… [Read More]

Backcountry Flying/Camping Trip 2013 – Part 2

Note from JD: Part 1 of this trip is here. Friday dawned cool, cloudy, and wet. We launched as early as possible to start our exploring adventure but there just wasn’t enough cloud clearance to get very far. When the clouds are sitting at mountain top level, it is pretty easy to fly up and… [Read More]

Committed

I’ve done it.  I’ve registered for a cycling event. Not a race. A ride. I am now telling the world. I know that it is easy to skip doing the things that we keep to ourselves.  Once we admit our goal/intention to others, we suddenly have a much more difficult time in sneaking away from… [Read More]