Hit and miss orders, hit and miss DYI

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Nov-17th by ralph

Gate building PXL_20220806_174633051 I had settled down to some long term mooch docking at a friend’s place. In return, I was doing a bunch of chores around the place, and one major project – putting a gate up in the back so that we could share a parking pad between my RV and their cargo trailer. I also had some electrical work planned in preparation for solar upgrades. Plus, I had a few minor tweaks to the RV interior planned to fix a few annoyances. It all ended up being hit and miss. If you’re looking for travel adventures and pictures, you’ll probably want to skip to the next post, this one is all about installs and fixes!
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The long buy game

Posted on Monday, 2022-Nov-14th by ralph
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Kayaking in Duckweed soup

My return to Canada started with a stop in Lethbridge to visit some old friends. I returned to Calgary with a bunch of small fixes planned. I had a list of things to do in the next few weeks to enhance my future adventures. I was getting a motorcycle, a folding kayak, and an upgraded solar setup. Those things would allow me to explore my surroundings further, and be more independent of power while I was at it. But it was not to be a quick round of take my money and give me my stuff. These post COVID times have supply chain issues up the wazoo, nothing was going to be easy.
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Last USA camp in a familiar spot

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Nov-10th by ralph

View BW PXL_20220527_201048685 (2) I needed a good spot to stay where I could get out despite the rain coming. I needed to get back to Canada soon. There was not going to be a rain delay in leaving a spot if I could help it. So I was returning to my abandoned campground, where there would be no problem leaving a gravel pad in the rain.
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Avoid the snow but get stuck in the mud at Routt

Posted on Monday, 2022-Nov-7th by ralph
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Molas Pass is almost 11,000 feet

I got an early early start, knowing that I was crossing Colorado south to north through what would be some slower mountainous roads. I did not realise just how high the roads were, nor that I could end up in snow even though it was now late May here. What other surprises awaited me?
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Head north old man

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Nov-3rd by ralph

Field of Yellow SR602102 After a week and some days spent among wonderful people it felt weird being on my own again. I actually missed people – an unusual state for me to be in. But I would not be alone for long. I had made new friends at the gathering and would be meeting up with them in the Colorado Rockies!

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Why am I in Cibola National Forest?

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Oct-27th by ralph
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Ridgeline view Cibola National Forest

Now we return to the distant spring, continuing my adventure story. I had left Bedrock, passing the cool general store on the way out. The road here is empty, just the way I like it.  I had been travelling south with a destination in mind, which is in Cibola National Forest. I’m going to be camped for a week enjoying the sites, hopefully getting a little hiking, and connecting with old friends and new. But why here? Read on to find out once and for all!

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Back into the groove, what have I been up to?

Posted on Sunday, 2022-Oct-23rd by ralph
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Ironwood lake down a duckweed infested channel


I’m caught up on pictures, having had a busy summer. It was all I could do to not get too far behind on those, and even at that, I was a good month behind most of the time. Writing just has not happened. It is now fall here. Last I updated my adventures, it was still spring! How time flies. What have I been up to? Here is the Coles notes version.
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Yes, I’ve been ignoring the blog for a while!

Posted on Friday, 2022-Jun-24th by ralph

Columbine PXL_20220513_162009287 (2) Why yes, I have been ignoring this blog for a few weeks now. I’m still alive, just decided my muse needed some time away from the writing to recharge and reinvigorate. I’m back in Alberta, just travelling locally at the moment. I promise I’ll catch up my adventures eventually. In the meanwhile I’m getting other things done, and entertaining myself watching The 8-bit guy, a nostalgic trip back into the dawn of personal computing for me. Check him out if you want to see videos about your favorite old computer system.

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Dolores River ancient path hikes

Posted on Monday, 2022-May-30th by ralph

Flower w Fly SR601819 My first full day at Dolores River boat Launch dawned refreshingly cool – but with a promise of heat to follow judging by the blue skies and already warming sun. My plan today was to explore the local area a bit. If I found a promising trail into the valley, I might do a longer hike the following day and see how far down up the river I could get. My days ended up  even having some unexpected bonuses! Continue reading →

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Bedrock – Superior to Fred Flintstone’s version

Posted on Thursday, 2022-May-26th by ralph
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Sign on the Bedrock store

My journey south was about to take an eastward leg into the hills. No more flat plane driving for me, it was going to be windy roads, mostly off the Interstates. The googles was taking me toward Albuquerque, New Mexico mostly by the paths less traveled which was fine with me. I was sure to see more interesting stuff, and stop at things more than just another rest stop on the Interstate. I just have to make sure I do a left turn at Albuquerque.
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