A Matter of Balance
Seems like I could have executed this better. It’s 9:30 p.m. and I leave tomorrow at 9:30 a.m., NO MATTER WHAT. My scooter is apart with last minute fixes and I’m only partially packed. But I’m excited, and looking forward to the morning.
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2 CommentsOne week left till the September 8 ETD. Preparation for the trip has become a full time job. Last week was scooter maintenance week. Everything ended well, although a three-day test of wills with the exhaust gasket had me wondering if departure would be delayed. For those that care about this sort of thing,…
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4 CommentsThe preparation for this trip has been a surprisingly involved process. Looking at maps to determine potential routes has been the easy part, almost an afterthought. Gathering equipment, preparing the scooter, and deciding which tools, spare parts, clothing and gear would fit in the limited space and be most useful in breakdowns, heat,…
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