Monthly Archives: May 2004

Lovely piece of paper

I have the world’s best piece of paper sitting on my desk besides me: the PTO form for 21 days away from work, signed by my boss. 21 days away from Danger, away from the Bay Area, away from California … Continue reading

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Mechanics bag o’ tricks

I’m nearly done packing up the Mobile Bluepoof Garage for the Alaska trip. I think we’re pretty much set for anything that won’t require a hoist to lift the engine. Helimot’s large toolbag rocks. It’s sturdy, folds up compactly, and … Continue reading

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RIP Robert E. Fulton. Jr.

Robert E. Fulton, Jr. died last Friday, at the age of 95. I first learned of Mr. Fulton when I read his book, One Man Caravan, which chronicled his journey around the world on a modified Douglas twin-cylinder motorcycle in … Continue reading

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Yay Tony!

Sounds like Tony had a great track day at Reno-Fernley. Woohoo!

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Mini air compressor

Today’s fun in the garage: making a mini 12v air compressor for the Alaska trip.

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