September 12th, 2026 – Got It Done; Back to 06:00


I finally got the brake controller installed today. It was pretty easy like I anticipated it would be and getting the spare tire lowered opened it up for working easier. The worst part was trying to get the steel ties tightened around the main controller unit. I decided to mount it on top of the … Continue reading September 12th, 2026 – Got It Done; Back to 06:00

August 27th, 2026 – Exciting!


I do not really have the time to waste so I ended up looking at some trucks online last night and did a little more research. I was looking at Tacomas at the local dealership but I could not find one with the options I really wanted. I decided to look at J.D. Power ratings … Continue reading August 27th, 2026 – Exciting!

August 21st, 2026 – Truck & Trailer Repairs/Upgrades; New Phone is Live!; Roots


Well, my truck went in the body shop Monday. I hope to have it back by the end of next week if not sooner but I am not sure if that will happen since they have seemed to get a late start on really tearing into it. I think they might have gotten partway into … Continue reading August 21st, 2026 – Truck & Trailer Repairs/Upgrades; New Phone is Live!; Roots

August 15th, 2026 – New Phone and I am Ready to Go!; E-bike


Well, today I did it. I finally sprung for a trvel phone. It is a used iPhone 16 Pro Max from Best Buy but is in excellent shape. It cost a little more than I had planned to spend, but I figure, much like my MacBook Air, I would hedge my bets and buy now … Continue reading August 15th, 2026 – New Phone and I am Ready to Go!; E-bike

August 12th, 2026 – One Step Closer; Watch Duty App; Weather & Fresh Air


A Montana fire camp in the early morning My truck goes in next Monday for repairs. I am so glad - it will be nice to have it fixed & looking new again plus it has really sucked driving around with a constant chime letting me know my hood is not latched properly. Turning off … Continue reading August 12th, 2026 – One Step Closer; Watch Duty App; Weather & Fresh Air