The skip loader (tractor) that I purchased for use on the Hacienda has been working fantastically well. Having all of that power to move stuff around is a wonderful thing. The big rear tires were brand new when I purchased it but the front tires were nearing end of life. Shortly after getting it, I… [Read More]
With Big Tires comes Big Responsibility
With a trip to the Idaho back country looming (like this one in 2014, this one in 2013, or this one in 2012), I decided I had better get busy installing larger tires on the RV-4. The Van’s RV-4 uses 5″ Cleveland wheels and brakes. Typically, a 500-5 tire is installed and that’s what I had…. [Read More]
Satellite TV – Antenna Installation
I’ve been without satellite TV since I sold my last motorhome – JBAM – in November 2016. That has been very good for me. Of course, I have been able to receive over the air TV in some places. I also have a reasonably good movie & TV show digital library. However; after watching each… [Read More]
The Windsock Flies!
I have some amazing friends!! I don’t talk about them enough but I am VERY blessed! Three of those friends brought their RV’s up to the Hacienda recently for a weekend visit. Apparently, this was to celebrate some important event – I’m not sure what that was all about. I’ll call them “Dave”, “Ann”, and “Cathy”… [Read More]
Ceiling Insulation & Panel Test
The summer sun is out and has gotten me thinking about ceiling insulation!! It tends to put some heat into the coach. Anything I can do to help prevent that is worth doing. In addition to preventing heat, I’ve been itching to get moving on several interior items. However; I’ve been sort of stuck as… [Read More]
Eggs and the Facts of Life
Eggs are a bit of an unknown. I suspect many of the city-slickers that read this blog are not completely aware of where things come from – such as chickens, cows, cats, rabbits, and so forth. Warning: Adult content ahead! To provide a bit of a ‘community service’, I’d like to help educate folks. I… [Read More]
Negrito Work Party – Building Fence
Last weekend was the infamous New Mexico Pilots Association back-country work party at the Negrito airstrip. This is the site of much pain and suffering. I hope a memorial is setup one day. A few years ago, it was rocks (here). We spent the weekend digging up big rocks from the parking areas and moving… [Read More]
Husqvarna Chainsaw – Making Sawdust!
With my new “forestry” job, I concluded (several weeks ago) that I needed a chainsaw. When I was young, our winter heat was exclusively from a wood burning stove. That was in Montana so plenty of heat was needed. That means that plenty of firewood was needed. Yep, I spent more time in the forest… [Read More]
The Airstrip is an Airstrip!
Houston, an airplane has landed!! Yes indeed! A very brave friend of mine came out for a visit and was the first person to land on the new – nameless – airstrip. I think that officially makes it an airstrip?? Right??? Here is some photo proof. Note that his airplane has large Alaskan Bushwheels and… [Read More]
Record Steps for Single Day!
For those that are into recording your walking steps per day, check this out! A new personal best! Maybe even a world record!! Funny thing is, about all I recall doing on this day was sitting on the tractor working on the airstrip…. Odd…
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