I finally got a dry day to work on the van, so the project was to install the roof rack. The roof rack is a predecessor to installing the AC unit and the MaxAir fan, because you need to roof rack to sit on and work on. You don’t want to be sitting on the
Day #3 Van Build – 5/15/25 Read More »
I had Artie helping me for most of the day. It was a rainy morning, so we were working inside the van again. In the morning we spent 1 1/2 hours working on attaching the Kilmat sound deadening to the rest of the van. The only places that we have left to sound deaden are
Day #2 Van Build – 5/14/25 Read More »
I have had the van a week now, but only started building it today. I have been driving it around a lot to make sure there were no issues with the van before I started working on it. I drove it to Williamsburg, VA last weekend to participate in a two-day charity bike ride I
First day of build – (5/13/25) Read More »
Ford really tries my patience. No communication about the status of the van at all. The dealer knows almost nothing, but keeps telling me that it will arrive “next week”. Like, “tomorrow never comes”. So, it ended up taking two months more than I thought, but on May 6th I finally took delivery of my
New Van Day – 5/6/25 Read More »
I woke up at 6:00 and did some of my morning routine before heading downstairs and making some scrambled eggs for me, Ron , and George. Talked with them some more and was glad to share the house with them. The best part of these bike tours is the people you meet along the way.
Day #3 (May 1st, 2025) – The Katy Trail Read More »
Woke up to the sound of rain in the morning. Checked the weather and radar and it looked like there was a break starting at 8:00. Had a great breakfast. 4 fried eggs, lots of bacon and sausage, fresh berries and yogurt. I’m stuffed. I definately recommend the Doll House B&B in Rhineland if you
Day #2 (April 30, 2025) – The Katy Trail Read More »
I had another delay in the delivery of my new van, so on Friday the 25th I was searching my list of planned adventures to decide which to choose for the week. I settled on biking The Katy Trail, because I wanted to be on my bike more than hiking, and the weather in Missouri
Day #1 (April 29, 2025) – The Katy Trail Read More »
I woke up before 7:00 and was on the trail by 8:00. Another cold morning and I had to add a layer of clothing. 45 degrees to start, but no wind. After a couple of miles of biking the streets of Cedartown, I made it to the Silver Comet Trail. My legs felt good, and
Day #3 (4/17/25) – Silver Comet & Chief Ladiga Trails Read More »
I woke up at 6:00 and got ready to ride. Was on the bike before 7:00. It was a cold start with temperatures around 40 degrees. Fortunately, I had brought some layers. I tried to wear my half- finger bike gloves, but after a couple of miles I switched to my full-finger gloves. I didn’t
Day #2 (4/16/25) – Silver Comet & Chief Ladiga Trails Read More »
I drove to Atlanta yesterday and got a hotel room that was on a three mile spur trail to the start of the Silver Comet trail. I guess, technically I was in Smyrna, GA. I tried to sleep in, since I didn’t have a cat trying to wake me up at 5:30 in the morning,
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