I wish this post was an April Fool’s joke. Unfortunately, I must confirm that it is, indeed, quite real. Last Saturday started so well. The van was coming along nicely. Temperatures were hitting the 50s regularly. The foot of snow we got just days before had already melted completely. It was time to bring theContinueContinue reading “Well, Now I’ve Gone and Done It”
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Phase 2
I did all the work on the van I could do myself. I got a recommendation to a reputable local shop to do the rest – parking brake, ABS sensor, and the inspection. It’s all done, and it’s legal, ready to hit the road! Perhaps the timing is fortuitous, with life basically canceled for theContinueContinue reading “Phase 2”
Almost There (hopefully)
“What are we going to do this weekend, Brain?” “The same thing we do every weekend, Pinky. Try to make the van pass inspection.” At least the weather cooperated, warm and sunny. I am firmly convinced that if I take my motorcycle out of storage to enjoy this early nice weather, it will cause threeContinueContinue reading “Almost There (hopefully)”
#vanlife
It’s funny how the last three times I’ve been looking for a vehicle, the more than perfect one has dropped in my lap for a great price at precisely the right time. First the Jetta, then the KLR, and now this – the 2003 Dodge van I just snagged yesterday. All along, I’ve been thinkingContinueContinue reading “#vanlife”
Is This Thing On?
It’s been a hot minute, hasn’t it? I just realized I haven’t updated this thing since September, so I figured I’d better post an update. Winter sucks. OK, I guess I should write more than that. It’s been a rough winter for me in many ways. My bike is in winter storage, out of theContinueContinue reading “Is This Thing On?”
