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We took a stab at the Grand Canyon this week with Jim, Dan, Peter and my parents. This one didn’t turn out quite as planned, but it was fun anyway.

Strike one: the Grand Gulch Wash road was impassable. Roadbuilding efforts proceeded while Jim scouted ahead.

Strike two: The Pigeon Wash road was impassable north of Savanic Mine. Got a good macho shot of a couple trucks ascending a medium-difficulty incline though.

Strike two-and-a-half: I got a flat tire on the way back down this nail-biter of an exposed road.

Strike three: my dad’s tooth went south on him, requiring a hasty exit to the dentist’s chair.

If you have some time to explore, detailed route information and over 100 geocoded photos are presented for your enjoyment in Google Earth. Click here to get Google Earth for free, and click here to see our trip in 3D.

If you just want to see a few nice pictures, here are my favorites.

Hello from South Lake Tahoe, waypoint on the way home from Death Valley. Click the sign below for the first batch of photos. Note that when you’re viewing a photo, the “” icon can be used to download a printable version.

Additional photos (from my mom’s camera) and a video (of course) to come. Stay tuned…

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Here’s a pile of old camping videos, from 1999 to 2003. These used to be on the old page. The videos created since 2003 can be seen in the “stuff I made” page.

Thanksgiving 2002

Thanksgiving 2001

Thanksgiving 2000

Thanksgiving 1999

Red Canyon Day Trip, 2003

(here’s the writeup)

Finally got off the pavement after moving to Oregon nearly a year ago. Here’s a short video from our trip down Molalla Canyon. The trip was interrupted before it even started by an amazing RC Airplane event.

(Click the picture to enlarge)

1991 Jeep Wrangler YJ 4×4

The prior owners let this sit and sit in a garage. I was told they took it
out monthly for ice cream. It runs absolutely beautifully and is in
marvelous shape.

• 4.0L 6 cyl engine.
  
• 5-speed manual transmission.
  
• LOW LOW MILES. 75500.
  
• NO body, suspension or drivetrain modifications.
  
• Extremely well maintained, big pile of records available.

LOTS of extras included:

• Upgraded MP3 stereo and reference speakers.
  
• Upgraded Tuffy® high-security center console safeguards stereo and
  other valuables.
  
• Bestop® SuperTop soft-top.
  
• Bestop Windjammer.
  
• Bestop Duster deck cover.
  
• Bestop Strapless Bikini Top.
  
• Bestop Traditional Bikini Top.

Mix and match these tops to suit the weather and your mood!

This is a bargain at $5900.

You can e-mail me at will@irace.net or
contact me directly at 909-924-6647. Thanks for
reading!