GFC last build step

Forgot that I never blogged on the new 2nd drawer that I'd done before the vermont trip with Jeff, so mentioning now.

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I may have also now completed the last updates to the GFC camper (until I redo stuff) . Added a little frame that should keep the duffel bags and tote bags from falling into the driver side of the truck when overlanding.

Used a truck tailgate net, and a couple more of the 12volt led lights. Also cleanedup some of the previous wiring near the driver side taillight, so the water wouldn't get to it.

updated the strap that I use to gently lower/raise the tailgate when I enter/leave the tent via the truck bed (usually do that when the weather is bad). and I added a few more bolts with 8mm roller skate bearings to help support the 2nd upper drawer when it's fully extended.

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First Bikepacking Trip

My kingdom for a pair of scissors! More on that later. Actually I'm ordering these fiskar ones to keep in my tool bag. I trust myself with scissors but not a small knife in the middle of nowhere out in the woods. https://a.co/d/6AycWwH The trip was fun and a success. i didn't forget anything (see previous blog packing list); i've just realized having a small pair of scissors would be very useful for trimming tire plugs and opening stubborn dehydrated meal bags. Sunday night I camped in the truck's GFC camper at one of my favorite spots near where my bike trip was going to start. I wanted to get an early start Monday morning which is easier when you're just a 15 minute drive away vs 3 hours. And no I'm not posting online where my preferred camping spot is because it's mine, ALL MINE!!!!. jk, but yeah, on principle it's silly to list your favorite sp...

Overland Expo East 2024 Saturday and Sunday

Saturday morning no 10 am seminar this morning, but i did wake up earlier than i expected, so i rode down for the 9a.m. opening before the crowds of day visitors swarmed. The Bronco guys turned their music off around 10-10:30 last night, but they were "drunk" loud. I'm sure they thought they were being quiet when talking around their little propane campfire, but drinking makes you deaf. Anyway, I ran into Jeff mid morning while walking around. I bought another 6 pack of roperollers from the Rollercam booth. And finally, I wrapped up the morning by getting a ridiculously overpriced burger after waiting in line 15 minutes and waiting another 20 for the burger to be ready. Burger was maybe ⅓ lb size? just cheese, no toppings, nothing else and it was $20. with a coke and tip closer to $30. should have just gone back to my truck to eat lunch, or better yet, gone to the taco or bbq trucks. NEVER get the fresh burger from a food truck when the line is long. T...

2025 end of May Moose River Plains camping

Went camping at Moose River Plains again. Drove up Monday (Memorial Day), left Friday. Nothing exciting really, just journaling for when I'm too old to go anymore 😢 Monday Jeff and I were able to grab our favorite site. You have to drive over Wakely dam and then bang a right and camp up on the little hill by Cedar River Flow. That site seems to always have wind, so it's not good for late Fall camping (too cold), but early Summer, the wind helps to keep most of the bugs away. You don't really get a view of the water, but you can hear it as it goes through the dam. I only had to wear my mosquito net over my head around dusk when the bugs really came out strong. Our Thermocell insect repellers seemed to work pretty well too when it wasn't windy. It's a short walk to the dam to take photos. First night we were there, this odd character walked over around 9:30 p.m. in the d...

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