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Cold? Or just not Hot?

This week we are back to the forest. This time near Grants, NM way up high on Mt. Taylor at about 8,000 feet.  I hate to use the word “cold” but… The overnight low has been near 50 degrees the last few nights. As you might guess, Woody and Buzz have been real snugglers with… [Read More]

Colorado Springs and now

I spent last week in Colorado Springs, CO visiting two of my boys. The visit was fantastic!  The leaving seems to get more and more difficult.  Sure was great to see them and get caught up on their lives. I decided last week that it was time to get a roommate.  The boys and I… [Read More]

Railroad, mountain biking, solar, and sink

Not a tremendous amount going on this week. A number of storms have blown thru. Some of them have brought some serious wind. It seems that Missy is not prone to rolling over in “high” winds – not to be confused with tornado or hurricane force wind. 🙂 I had a super great visit from… [Read More]

Missy’s First Boondocking Trip and a Moose

I relocated a day or two ago. The campground was “pleasant” but you guys know me… Too many people, too much noise. Yadda… yadda… yadda… That said, I met a really nice couple that were interested in Missy so they got the nickel tour. It is an amazingly small world – he was attending Ohio… [Read More]

ASSIST = Assistance Required??

As I was making the 850 mile Great Crossing, I had an interesting experience with the ASSIST light but first, some background is necessary… Missy has a cruise control like any other cruise control – it maintains whatever speed you have set (or tries to in the case of going up/down a hill). She also… [Read More]

Race to Beat the Heat

The Great Crossing was a success!  It was a race to beat the heat! However; it did not go exactly to plan. The 104 degree forecast for the campground near Platte, SD caused me to cancel my reservations and make this a marathon trip.  I am not much for heat – mix it with humidity… [Read More]

The Great Crossing

Missy and I are departing Minnesota this weekend to make the crossing over the Great Plains of North America. Thankfully, there is no chance of cold or snow. Sunday is forecast to be a delightful 104 degrees. In fact, it appears that 100 degree temps are planned for the entire week – not a single… [Read More]

This Week: Lebanon Hills Campground

This week, home is Lebanon Hills Campground in Apple Valley, MN. It was a gorgeous week! Yes… I know.  Missy is in need of a bath and a good polishing. 🙁

A few firsts…

Missy and I spent a good part of last week at at Lebanon Hills campground in Eagan, MN. Right about here (in the spot where the small gray dot is): I’ve stayed here before as this location is the nearest campground to my home office. It is a nice campground but can be difficult to… [Read More]

Do Tires make a BANG? Definitely a BANG!!

It was a calm and sunny Sunday morning. The birds were singing and the bees were buzzing. All was well in the world. Well… I would have been singing if I were a bird. I couldn’t actually hear them as Missy and I were trucking up the road at a nice 65 mph. What road?… [Read More]