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Fun to see Boonville. It’s where my wife grew up, and where we got married. Lots of great memories of my wife, kids and I visiting Grandma and Grandpa in Boonville!
1 month agoVery artsy photo of Lake Severance!
1 month agobeautiful lake!
1 month agowhat a small world! can't believe you ran into someone born at Symmes
1 month agothank you for the creative writing shoutout!
1 month agoYou wrote; "These mountains are different, but just as, or even more, difficult than NH or VT. Maybe it was the low 40 temps or the persistent rain that complicates the comparison, but still…. I think Buddy and Doc may agree." Roger that, we do agree - especially the day you just had from Ti to Long Lake. (Bud here, and I'm sure Doc would agree!)
1 month agoWhen I rode it in 2021, the route included Middlebury Gap. The climb was hard (as you know), but there was very little traffic at that time - I was a couple of weeks ahead of you and the tourist season hadn't quite gotten underway. I'm enjoying your journal and remembering the ride.
1 month agoShould apply to all vehicles!
1 month agoHi Nancy - thanks for the message. If you’re referring to this outer layer it’s a Kuhl Dynawool Jacket
https://www.kuhl.com/kuhl/mens/jackets/ms-dynawool-jacket/?color=Copper
It is a bit heavy so when I got it I was thinking it might be too heavy. But, as it turns out it’s been colder than I anticipated so it’s worked well.
I’m glad you’re enjoying the blog!!
Take care,
Chuck
What a fantastic idea Susan. I love that.
1 month agoWeird question here. I have an IBEX outer layer jersey that I LOVE and it is beginning to wear out. It looks much like the one you are wearing. Can you tell me the “weight” or designation of the layer of your shirt.
Also, I am very much enjoying your journal and have just not found it! Thanks for the stories and photos.
Enjoy your well-deserved rest day!
1 month agoWelcome to Vermont! Yeah, unfortunately cold and rainy the next couple days.
1 month agoCongrats on the first big climb! For some cool history, the name "Balaclava" comes from the 1854 Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War where British troops had to use locally sourced headgear (from towns such as Balaclava) to keep warm.
1 month ago
You don't realize how much you rely on your mirror until you are without it.
1 month agoI knocked mine off my helmet the other day but I retained it and reattached it with a spot ofcontact adhesive.