How many times do we in the overloading space hear folks talk about their dream trip to the Arctic Ocean or travel to the whole Pan-American highway. Of course, those are my dreams as well, but at this time in my life Im going to concentrate on some routes that only need about a weekendContinue reading “Time for a new Overland Route”
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Winter’s coming, let’s go car camping!
Pull up a warm seat by the fire and let’s talk about a misunderstood outdoor activity. When you think about camping in the cold, Im sure your mind jumps to images of being buried in the snow, ice sickles on your nose and no feeling in your toes. Maybe that could happen, but let’s doContinue reading “Winter’s coming, let’s go car camping!”
Who needs all these tools? Me!
Being a car guy definitely comes with some side affects. Today I only want to talk about one, Tools. Yes, tools are a basic necessity in the hobby, let’s just try not to let it get out of hand. I was granted my first Snapon Tools revolving truck account at 15 years old. Until IContinue reading “Who needs all these tools? Me!”
Hurry up and wait, a parts story.
The 61 International Scout is off to the side waiting for parts. If anyone ever asks you why you have so many projects, this is why. It’s nice to jump to something else while you wait. With the NW Overland Rally 2 weeks away, I need to get back to checking off the list onContinue reading “Hurry up and wait, a parts story.”
In the shop and always busy.
A lot has been happening around the shop. We are getting the 79 Bronco ready for the North West Overland Rally later this month and still working on dad’s old Scout in between. The Scout has been in storage since the late nineties and after this last weekend, it finally runs and drives, kinda. WeContinue reading “In the shop and always busy.”
Tis The Season To Return To The Shop
With farming more or less winding down for the season it’s time to return to shop and catch up on some projects. Quite a bit has changed over the last summer, we’ve added a few new treasures to the fleet and a few new tools to the shop. So let’s dive in and I willContinue reading “Tis The Season To Return To The Shop”
My Most Dear Belongings, hmmm
What personal belongings do you hold most dear? Wow, what an interesting question. I have thought about this question all day since I read it this morning. I am a man of many things, many belongings, lots of items that I consider dear. I think we must first ask what makes a item or belongingContinue reading “My Most Dear Belongings, hmmm”
Collections or Hoarding
Do you have any collections? Collections, we all have at least one. Might be baseball cards, Beanie Babies or like me, lanterns. Collections come in many forms, sizes, counts and values. There are many shows on tv showcasing people’s collections. Many people collect an item that satisfies a child hood toy they have fond memoriesContinue reading “Collections or Hoarding”
What will be your legacy?
What is the legacy you want to leave behind? People often talk about a persons legacy after they had been gone. Some might think of a legacy as a ball field or a even a charity named after them. I think legacy should begin while that someone is still with us. While your here onContinue reading “What will be your legacy?”
How do you feel about cold weather? Cold weather is great, I far prefer it over a hot summer. My thought has always been that you can change or add clothes to make your self warmer, but you can never take off enough clothes to make you cool, at least with out having the copsContinue reading
In the shop with Craig. 