Took Campy out on her first real mountain bike ride. I never took her because I always thought her stride was too short. She’s not super tall and was always just concerned. So for her ride, we just took it easy, but still managed about 7 miles…can’t complain about that.
I’d say she looks pretty happy.
This little guy is the guard dog of my car mechanic….he’s such a good looking bulldog. I really wouldn’t mind taking him home with me. Little known fact, before we got the Campster, we looked into getting a bulldog.. but they certainly aren’t cheap….plus a kennel dog is a great dog. I think kennel dogs have a greater appreciation for things since they’ve been abandoned. Then again, I might be crazy about that one…
Proof is in the pudding..well actually, its in the brownies. If you pester someone long enough, they show up with brownies…..
So far its been a great turnout for the next generation of our sport. There is great weather so far today, so there should be tons of kids coming through.
Well, I finally bit the bullet and traded in the Jeep. Really, it was a great car. One of my “dream cars” as I was a young lad. And 2 days after I graduated college, with a job paying $7.25 an hour, I bought it. It really was just about everything I wanted. An orange Jeep Wrangler, with a soft top and half doors. There were times I would just take the top and doors off, crank up the stereo, and just drive. Man it was great. Then, I “grew up” and my needs for modes of transportation changed. Sure, I could still get places, but it was tricky with a fiance, dog and a WHOLE lot of gear, it just wasn’t going to happen.
With that in mind, the search began for something that would change all that. I needed something that could fit a handful of people, all of their gear, and have enough power to tow the camper for all of our weekend camping trips. After seeing that others were doing with mini vans, I knew that was the way to go. I debated a pickup, with a cap, but after a bunch of thinking, it wasn’t what I needed/wanted. After a few months of searching, I found what I was looking for.. a 2005 Toyota Sienna. It has just about everything I needed…low mileage (so it fit in my price range), room for 8 people total, plus cargo room for gear, and a bit bigger engine so I could load it up and tow the camper.. Sure, nothing is perfect, it is white, has a tan interior, and the stock radio is just so-so. But, if those are the worst things about it, I would say I am doing pretty good…all I need to add is a hitch and wiring, and I am set to go..
That’s going to get dirty quickly.
Campy is totally on board
Couple little paint blems on the front, but nothing major.
No idea what I am looking at here..but I do know it is bigger and better than the Jeep’s.
My, well, no longer mine, but Berlin City’s poor little Jeep.
It was sad to see the Jeep go. I had it for more than 11 years now and had a lot of great times in there. But it was time to pass it along to the next young punk, so he can dismantle it and make themselves a bitchin’ mudder.
Seems like the camper heater works pretty well. This was view this morning when we woke up, a small layer of snow, about 25 degrees and huge gusts of wind. And Kelly, Campy and I were nice and toasty all night. At some point too hot even. Gigitty.
The pup loves camping… but it sure does tire her out. She is usually on guard 24/7 but after 2 days and a bike race….she had to rest her eyes for a bit. Battenkill even tired her out.
Seems like the Tour of Battenkill has made the pup tired. She is certainly done for the night. Them again, who isn’t??
All packed up and ready to go. Just waiting for Kelly to get home from work so we can leave. Even Campy is ready to roll.
