February 1st, 2022


Weather is changing as I begin this post. It was overcast this morning but cleared up and became very nice while I was out getting a few supplies. I was going to stop on the way back to get my spare propane tank filled but there was a huge line. I went on home and … Continue reading February 1st, 2022

January 21st, 2022


Oh, how I love me some irony… Grrr… or, should I say “Brrr”. I say both. We are trapped in another cold snap. Felt like -2° F this morning. It’s going to warm up a bit over the next few days. That’s a good thing for a few reasons: 1) I am sick of this … Continue reading January 21st, 2022

January 4th, 2022


It’s been damn cold here this past week. A couple of days ago it was 6°F and below zero wind chills and it has lingered a few days. It is going to be cold again this week. I got my big propane tank filled yesterday so it lasted pretty well through this nonsense. Staying nice … Continue reading January 4th, 2022

December 13th, 2021


Unfortunately on this trip I have been so busy trying to get somewhere and/or get out of weather I have not written anything in my paper journal. I just have not made the time to do that so I need to get better about that. The hotel I stayed in last night just happened to … Continue reading December 13th, 2021

December 7th, 2021


So much for an early start. I woke up this morning and took a look outside. Thick fog makes for hazardous driving, and there may be snow on my route westbound. Add to that the fact that being farther north the days are much shorter. It all added up to pulling back on my plans … Continue reading December 7th, 2021