otal miles to date: 1638
Back at the house yesterday, the Weimaraner was very concerned with our garage antics. After many hours of patiently waiting at our feet, she hastily walks out. A bit later she returns with this gem, and skips it much like a rock across the concrete floor...
Yep, that is one cute tortoise!
Yesterday, we left in a haste and I haven't had time to put up a map of the new track in Matagami. While not quite "epic" yet, it's been good fun.
Above Grand Ramouse to Val D' Or, RT 117 has many options for camping. Most camp sites appear to be free and most have beach access to the water. Be prepared to be able to go 120 miles between gas stops.
Trip lesson #1:
I also realize the errors of my way from yesterday. First, I didn't check the part numbers of the items when I assembled the kit (e.g the wrong gasket). Then I failed to get all the little bits such as a new oil filter which was needed after stator skunked all the oil, nor the really big-assed allan wrench. To finish off my trifecta of mistakes, I also didn't pack the 3 qts of engine oil, nor Loctite and gasket maker. All in all, the best laid plans of mice of men often go awry. However, if push really came to shove, I would also consider reaching out the "BMW anonymous" book for a place to wrench.
While today was long, there was extremely little stress to idol the day away. I think we might have only had 12 stops lights over the course of the day. We did pass a Zinc and a Lithuithium mining operation and two covered bridges.
More later...
Back at the house yesterday, the Weimaraner was very concerned with our garage antics. After many hours of patiently waiting at our feet, she hastily walks out. A bit later she returns with this gem, and skips it much like a rock across the concrete floor...
Yep, that is one cute tortoise!
Yesterday, we left in a haste and I haven't had time to put up a map of the new track in Matagami. While not quite "epic" yet, it's been good fun.
Above Grand Ramouse to Val D' Or, RT 117 has many options for camping. Most camp sites appear to be free and most have beach access to the water. Be prepared to be able to go 120 miles between gas stops.
Trip lesson #1:
I also realize the errors of my way from yesterday. First, I didn't check the part numbers of the items when I assembled the kit (e.g the wrong gasket). Then I failed to get all the little bits such as a new oil filter which was needed after stator skunked all the oil, nor the really big-assed allan wrench. To finish off my trifecta of mistakes, I also didn't pack the 3 qts of engine oil, nor Loctite and gasket maker. All in all, the best laid plans of mice of men often go awry. However, if push really came to shove, I would also consider reaching out the "BMW anonymous" book for a place to wrench.
While today was long, there was extremely little stress to idol the day away. I think we might have only had 12 stops lights over the course of the day. We did pass a Zinc and a Lithuithium mining operation and two covered bridges.
More later...