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"The Next Hit" Vacation Wise

Posted on Oct 23rd, 2009 by IAAM2 : Workingthruit IAAM2

Just back from vacation I am now searching for the "next hit"-the next place I want to visit.  It looks like I need to be "topped up" again. Given the broad range of travel experiences... More »

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Zen and the Art of Camper Maintenance Part 9-Sitting in the Van

Posted on Oct 6th, 2009 by IAAM2 : Workingthruit IAAM2

When I arrived home I sat in the van for a few extra minutes and "honored" his service to us over the past few weeks. "Big White" performed flawlessly and only required a bit of... More »

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Zen and the Art of Camper Maintance Part 8-musings

Posted on Oct 3rd, 2009 by IAAM2 : Workingthruit IAAM2

We are now stopped for the night-4900km's into our journey. Tomorrow we will be heading home after a short visit with family. The trip was cut a bit short-by about 5 days. Like horses at... More »

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Zen and the Art of Camper Maintance Part 6 working at it?

Posted on Sep 29th, 2009 by IAAM2 : Workingthruit IAAM2

Yesterday we had a brief discussion on how we found ourselves in a 1979 Ford Camper van parked in a State Park by the ocean about 2000 kms from home? It started with a romantic... More »

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Zen and the Art of Camper Maintance Part 7, Springfield, Oregon

Posted on Sep 29th, 2009 by IAAM2 : Workingthruit IAAM2

We have moved inland (away from the coast) and have parked ourselves at a "chain" motel in Springfield. After 10 nights of camping in the van we both need a break from our fairly cramped... More »

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Zen and the Art of Camper Maintance Part 5, Lincoln City, Oregon

Posted on Sep 27th, 2009 by IAAM2 : Workingthruit IAAM2

Relaxing music plays in the background as I sip my delicious Mocha coffee out of a real cup-a fountain gently babbling in the background. Life is good. We are about 2300 kms into our journey... More »

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Zen and the Art of Camper Maintanence Part 4

Posted on Sep 17th, 2009 by IAAM2 : Workingthruit IAAM2

The camper van "shake down" cruise went well-all the systems checked out and we cruised down the highway to our first destination 150 Kms down the road. The sun setting on the prairies provided an... More »

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Zen and the Art of Camper Van Maintenance-Part 3

Posted on Sep 15th, 2009 by IAAM2 : Workingthruit IAAM2

The Finnish 235/75 R15 Nokian tires (which means "journey" in Finnish which is stamped on the tires which is neat}  are now installed and the brake system checked out and flushed. I purchased a new... More »

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Zen and the Art of Camper Van Maintenance-Part 1

Posted on Sep 13th, 2009 by IAAM2 : Workingthruit IAAM2

Being a fan of "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" I have determined to plagiarize the title and change the focus to our Camper Van and the upcoming Oregon adventure. I am unsure of... More »

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One, Two, Three, Four-Arghhhh

Posted on Sep 3rd, 2009 by IAAM2 : Workingthruit IAAM2

Over the past few weeks I have been working on the "reconditioning" of my 1979 Ford Camper van. The project has proven to be a bit challenging based on having the van in repair shops... More »

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