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More bicycle fun

Posted on June 20, 2016 by perlgurl

Went for a ride with the Carter Effect today.

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New bicycle

Posted on June 15, 2016 by perlgurl

New bike that is appropriately sized makes riding fun.

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No more seconds for me, thanks!

Posted on June 14, 2016 by perlgurl

Just over a week ago I decided to try to to curb my calorie intake by limiting myself to not having seconds since that is probably one of my worst eating habits.  It’s been one week and a day and … Continue reading →

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501st at ACCA’s Annual Family Field Day

Posted on June 9, 2016 by perlgurl

Alaskan Outpost Aurora Borealis 501st Legion of Stormtroopers ACCA  Annual Family Field Day The troops of the Aurora Borealis Alaskan Outpost entertained kids and their families at ACCA’s  Annual Family Field Day held at Denali Elementary in Fairbanks, Alaska. On … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 30, 2016 by perlgurl

We spent most of our weekend working on projects such as re-arranging the garage to make room for both motorcycles and doing stuff on my old Winnebago in prep for what will be a great week-long trip in Denali at … Continue reading →

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RV trip #2 – trip of 400 miles and two nights in the RV

Posted on May 25, 2016 by perlgurl

I took a 400 mile and two night trip this past weekend. Lots of learning happened and I’m really glad to have planned these shorter trips before the big trip to Denali. Some of the highlights that are RV specific: … Continue reading →

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Denali overnight adventure – the first trip out in the RV

Posted on May 3, 2016 by perlgurl

It’s currently shoulder season in Denali National Park which means that anyone can drive into mile 30 and camping is free at Riley Creek Campground. With that in mind I headed out with my friend Caroline to Denali National Park … Continue reading →

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RV prep for the first trip out

Posted on April 21, 2016 by perlgurl

Today I replaced the battery power cables, added the missing ground and then installed a new battery that is more appropriate for running the vehicle and will use the deep cycle battery that came with the RV for the coach … Continue reading →

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1983 Yamaha Virago XV500 – Still. Not. Running.

Posted on April 21, 2016 by perlgurl

“The Year-long project we never expected to take so long.” Timing is fixing. It is really trying to start. We even put gas straight into the carbs (with the butterfly open so gas would actually get into the engine). Starting … Continue reading →

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RV upgrades – sleeping accommodations, safety and fixing a window

Posted on April 18, 2016 by perlgurl

I spent most of the weekend on a project to turn the table/bed into a full-sized grownup bed instead of one for short people / children. As it was, it was barely 5’7″ and I’m nearly 5’8″ so for me … Continue reading →

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