Author Archives: Barry

The Beginning

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Barry

Seems there have been problems with logging into the blog! Unfortunately lack of reliable and fast internet up here meant that I could do little to fix it. I finally got around to phoning the hostog compan today, and they … Continue reading →

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The End

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Barry

Well, we covered a fair few States on this trip, on the way south we went through: NY, PA, MD, WV, VA, DC, TN, GA, AL with a side trip to FL Then on the Way to California: MS, LA, TX, … Continue reading →

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A Day Early but Thank-you

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Barry

Even though April Fools day is tomorrow, I’d like to thank all those who were involved in organising the 6″ of snow that fell overnight! The snow wasn’t too bad on the roads, and we sailed through customs, didn’t even … Continue reading →

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Almost There

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Barry

Made it Port Huron, Michigan, just across the river from Sarnia Ontario. Another long drive, but the end is nigh. Nothing really interesting to day, had to slow down a bit as the max speed lime was 70, with a … Continue reading →

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Too Much Pressure

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Barry

A warm and cool morning, around 3°C. We headed out in the Interstate and immediately started climbing up to 8,640 ft. After spending about 10 or so miles above 8000 ft we started a gradual descent over the next few … Continue reading →

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Altitude Sickness?

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Barry

Up and away by 0830 this morning, heading out of Nevada into Utah and then Wyoming. We “lost” an hour as we crossed into Utah, and we will continue to lose an hour in each of the next two days. … Continue reading →

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A Loooong Day

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Barry

Damp and misty as we fell out of bed at the ridiculously early hour  of 0730! After breakfast I headed outside to connect up the trailer and disconnect the utilities while Lyn worked on the inside. We were on the road … Continue reading →

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Packing!

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Barry

A little cool over night, but a bright and sunny day to follow. The day was spent cleaning, packing and getting the vehicles ready. By late afternoon most of our stuff was packed in the truck, and the truck was ready … Continue reading →

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San Francisco

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Barry

The day dawned clear and sunny with an expected high of 24ºC. We got moving quickly this morning as we were heading about 70 miles south to San Francisco. We decided to take the scenic route down the PCH; scenic … Continue reading →

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Route Check

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Barry

A dull and cool morning to wake up to, around 12°C. Looking on the bright side, these cooler temperatures are acclimatising in preparation for the trip back home. Today we had to get some stuff to prepare the trailer for … Continue reading →

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