Last week I made a new addition to the family. We acquired a Toyota FJ40. This will be a fun FJ40 to work on and then let LJ use as her first car. It already has a well done Chevy V8 conversion that includes a 2 speed overdrive transmission. I was able to start it…
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Hot Springs
The Springs Resort and Spa at Pagosa Springs
by tomas •
We have stopped at this spa/resort a number of times. Whenever we pass through Pagosa Springs and have the time we spend a few hours a The Springs Resort and Spa. The facility has both a bath house and a resort which have different access. The bath house is a very up to date facility…
Cooking
Blueberry Pancakes
by tomas •
When in the back country it is important to start the day with a good breakfast. One of our favorites is blueberry pancakes. We use Bob’s Red Mill Buttermilk Pancakes & Waffle mix. This mix is easy to use and needs just a little oil and milk to complete. Spicing the pancakes up with blueberries is not…
Service & Warranty
Alcan Claims My Windshield
by tomas •
I had always heard stories that a trip on the Alcan would cost a windscreen. I made it through 7000 miles of our Alaskan trip with not a single chip. I made it through the Dempster and the Dalton with no problems. It was on the return trip on the Alcan that my luck finally…
Hot Springs
Liard River Hot Springs, BC Canada
by tomas •
I always feel that a trip is not complete without a stop at a hot springs. For my return trip from Alaska I made a stop at Liard River Hot Springs in BC, Canada. The hot springs is a Provintial Park with camping and facilities available. The springs are a part of a much larger geothermal…