November 22, 2013 Hamilton, IN 134,777.7 (225.4 miles) This morning started out nice enough. A bit chillier out than when we went to bed so I knew the cold front was coming in. Crazy Larry made me French Toast for breakfast, I took advantage of the shower facilities and then we got the bus ready,…
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Eastbound – Day 12
November 21, 2013 McHenry, IL 134,552.3 (349.9 miles) [pe2-image src=”http://lh3.ggpht.com/-g2X8stDLHAk/Uo7jzq46bUI/AAAAAAAAELM/4Uc4MjjuamA/s144-c-o/1121131733.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/108131301217387227436/EastboundDay12#5948942634628836674″ caption=”Just after dark and we hit the Illinois State Line on Highway 12.” type=”image” alt=”1121131733.jpg” pe2_img_align=”right” ] We sit here tonight in McHenry, IL about an hour south of Milwaukee or north of Chicago camped at a new friends house. Crazy Larry is a…
Eastbound – Day 11
November 20, 2013 Stillwater, MN 134,202.4 (266.8 miles) Someone slept in this AM and it wasn’t Lexie. I was really enjoying the warmer temps. Yes, 35 degrees feels a lot better than 16 degrees or even the 27 degree temps we’ve had the past week. I didn’t even need the Propane Heater last night. Well,…
Eastbound – Day 10
November 19, 2013 Fargo, ND 133,935.6 ( 420.1 miles – a new record for us) [pe2-image src=”http://lh3.ggpht.com/-StRrnO1m6AM/Uow3IJGCeBI/AAAAAAAAD9I/D-tng5Htgj0/s144-c-o/1119131001a.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/108131301217387227436/EastboundDay10#5948189820869310482″ caption=”There was home last night. Very Grateful to the owner, Richard for letting us stay right there.” type=”image” alt=”1119131001a.jpg” pe2_img_align=”right” ] When I went to bed last night with a Bobcat (Big Rig with no trailer) parked…
Eastbound – Day 9
November 18, 2013 Murdo, SD 133,515.5 ( 196 miles) [pe2-image src=”http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6nnNTOcvTbc/UorGP9fJ58I/AAAAAAAAD8w/NPA8Rt-UiZ4/s144-c-o/1118130751a.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/108131301217387227436/EastboundDay9#5947784235401734082″ caption=”The town closes up shop and goes home in October. I’m glad one of them left me an outlet to borrow for the chilly night” type=”image” alt=”1118130751a.jpg” pe2_img_align=”right” ] What a day! It began quite early as I woke up at 5:30am very…
Eastbound – Day 8
November 17, 2013 Keystone, SD 133,319.5 (166.4 miles) It was darn right chilly last night in fact its the first time I had to use the Buddy Heater right up until bedtime. I knew snow was in the forecast and expected it to hit us overnight which I prefer to driving in it. So we…
Eastbound – Day 7
November 16, 2013 Alzada, MT 133,153.1 ( 229.9 miles) We’re sitting here in the parking lot of a true western saloon called the Stoneville Saloon, though I’m either too early or too late as Topless Tuesday was on October 15th. :/ It’s a sawdust on the floor type of place with a single pool table…
Eastbound – Day 6
November 5, 2013 Billings, MT 132,923.2 (257.6 miles) We got a nice early start today, well by early I mean 9ish 😀 but our usual is 11am so we’re doing much better. The drive out of Anaconda was fun. Ask anyone who knows me a long time and they will tell you that I never…
Eastbound – Day 5 / A day in Anaconda, MT
today was about getting Sandy running good again. Yesterday we did some troubleshooting and ruled out a bunch of things. Today I was going to learn how to check and adjust the valves under the guidance of Mitch G.
Eastbound – Day 4
November 13, 2013 Anaconda, MT 132,654.1 (106.8 miles) Today we made a side trip to Anaconda, MT to see a new friend and fellow bus owner Mitch G. and his family. Mitch offered to help me diagnose the issues affecting Sandy right now, that being a rough idle that stalls out and will not restart….