Madison, WI is a college town, chock full of precious coffee shops and self-conscious activism. It also has about the best urban bike system I've seen. One can bike just about anywhere in the city. My hometown of Columbus likes to call itself bike friendly, but there is simply no comparison. I had a ball... Continue Reading →
Biosphere in a Can: July 27
The average coach is a self-sufficient unit. It will hold anywhere from 25 to 100 gallons of fresh water and an equal capacity of gray/blackwater. Batteries and generators keep the lights and electronics humming at the touch of a button. It's a biosphere in a can, so to speak. I had come to this rally... Continue Reading →
Wagons, HO! July 26
Perhaps you remember the old TV show "Wagon Train." As a kid, I loved that show. At the end of every show the wagon-master would bark orders to line up all the Conestoga wagons, the drivers would yell back, and then he would yell "wagons, hooooooo!" The horses strained against their harnesses, the dust would... Continue Reading →
Wisconsin Canyon Land
Most motor home rallies take place on blacktop, and are parked barely an awning's distance apart. It's a lot like being in a canyon. On the plus side, the Monaco rally we are presently at is on the grounds of the Manitowoc Expo Center, (fairgrounds) and we are parked on grass, though Woodstock it ain't.... Continue Reading →