by Al Christensen | Oct 14, 2023 | Mechanical, Vans, Vehicle Maintenance
THE ODOMETER FLIPPED OVER to 340,000 miles somewhere between the Grand Canyon and the Mogollon Rim. Two-thirds of those miles were mine. Ten years wandering the West. About 22,500 miles a year. I chose van life so I could travel. My 2007 Chevrolet Express was running...
by Al Christensen | May 24, 2023 | Aging, Happiness, Health
IT’S ESTATE SALE TIME for my late friend, Lou, and there’s a lot of stuff to clear out of here. He was a guy who built things — custom motorcycles, wooden boats, experimental biplanes, travel trailers, a tiny house, and so much more — so he had tools and...
by Al Christensen | May 5, 2023 | Blog, Changes
AFTER A YEAR AND A HALF running this site for Bob, plus about six months before that writing a pile of articles, it’s time for me to make like a nomad and move on. My goal has been to create a site that’s entertaining, informative and inspiring — the type of site I...
by Al Christensen | May 3, 2023 | Mechanical
MY 2007 CHEVROLET EXPRESS has gone 340,000 miles, and although the 4.8L V8 engine is still working, it has felt rather tired, especially on hills. A compression test and a leak-down test confirmed my set-of-the-pants impression. Looks like it’s time for an automotive...
by Al Christensen | May 1, 2023 | Camping Locations, New Mexico
THE CHEAP RV LIVING FAMILY has long sung the praises of the New Mexico State Parks annual pass. Where else can an non-resident camp with free water, trash, dump stations, and showers for as little as 61 cents a night? New Mexico residents: $180 New Mexico resident 62+...
by Al Christensen | Apr 29, 2023 | Oregon, Photography
Fingerprints of the surf — 2 July 2014 — Lincoln City,...
by Al Christensen | Apr 27, 2023 | Nomad Philosophy
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