Get in the van man!!!

[68 Valiant]

Glad you survived round one in the van!

Actually I've had it up there twice now! I didn't post anything about the second trip.

SECOND TRIP: I was working nights and sleeping in the days. I spent about 5 days with electricity and ten days in a "campground". There was a regular minivan and a brand new GMC Diesel with a ratty old truck camper there frequently. A friend knew where I was sleeping and decided to do a drive by with a CAT 777 Haul Truck as a joke.

I put 9 hours on the generator and went through $6 of propane. Propane is about $0.78/litre here. Not bad for over 2 weeks of camping.

[68 Valiant]

A new D11 sparkling in the sun.I get a kick out of the Hydraulic ladder on the side.



I have to figure out how to get pictures of my old phone. I have a neat one of a 797 Haul truck crossing the highway.

My door pins and bushings arrived. If it gets nice out I will put them in next week. Still hovering around freezing and there has been lots of snow lately. Its also time for some oil changes.

[68 Valiant]

This is just a random picture from the top of a gas plant. Don't tell anyone I took it, they might get bad.
The plant produces food grade plastic pellets and glycol. Apparently a rail car of glycol sells for about 100 Grand.

[STINEY]

Food grade plastic pellets? Really? Who eats plastic pellets...... am I and I'm not realizing it?

[68 Valiant]

Food grade plastic pellets? Really? Who eats plastic pellets...... am I and I'm not realizing it?

LOL..they use the pellets to make milk jugs mainly.

[Beagle]

LOL..they use the pellets to make milk jugs mainly.

The master designer beat them to it! (sorry, had to.)

[langleylad]

I just got a craving for some milk ! ............ I love milk

[68 Valiant]

Tinting the roof vents with VHT taillight paint today. Hopefully it sticks. Then flying out to Vancouver for the weekend.

[68 Valiant]

Random Picture:



The Biosphere 2 in Arizona on a recent visit.

[68 Valiant]

Just got back from the north. It was a long ride home the highway was closed, probably another accident, and it was a long detour. I almost ran into a moose, they are so hard to see. I should upgrade to HIDs. The repair list is long and time will be in high demand this set of days off.

Things that need attention:
Fridge
Rear diff oil needs changing badly
speedo cable
window tint (its getting warm out)
valve covers are leaking
rear shocks
etc

[Old Dog]

Nice to see you made it thru the winter. Will you do another winter in it?

[68 Valiant]

Alberta is BOOMING you can pick and choose where and when you want to work once again. I like having 2 weeks off, you can do some cool stuff, but being on the road constantly kinda get tiresome.If I am working up north I will be in the van. I learned a few things that would make it easier. I would add to the 12V system, I would put a bigger solar panel on, and add some more insulation. If I am not working I would probably keep it for a few winter camping trips. I'd like to hike Johnstone Canyon in the Banff National Park when the waterfalls are frozen.

I also found out the Athabasca River, a ten minute drive from work, is awesome for fishing in! I should have pictures of 8lb Jack fish in a couple weeks.


I went to Vancouver BC last set of days off. The ocean is pretty cool.

[68 Valiant]

A quick trip to the pick n pull today nets:1) signal light lens
2) piece that goes around heater contols
3) speedo cable (not sure if its the right one)

Was going to grab a spare tire cover that said "Vantasia" but it was pretty rotten and custom wood steering wheel but I'm cheap.

[TheSilverBuick]

He's alive and well!

Vantasia

[milner351]

I'm afraid the Vantasia spare cover would have gotten you put on the local authorities "watch list"

Great to hear from you again - still working in the frozen tundra?