毎日ちょっとずつ

This may be the last of the strawberries for the season.

Rooting vines to plant around the back of the fence....

Baby steps.

New bars?

Rob at CRC2 let me dig through his kickstands.

Bolts right on...kind of.

Pony progress & Princess

Patina.

Creapin' at me.

One ear up.

Always looks so concerned.

Cradle is prepped.

溶接 tomorrow

Rockers Reunion 2012

Rolling seven deep.

Ladies holdin' their own.

 Tons of bikes.

Lots of new junk that seemed out of place...

....and paint jobs that should not have been.

I know it's all personal preference but old bikes just look better old most of the time.

 One of the only harley's I actually like.

 Overdone paint?

You decide.

Pony up

Straight through.

Eh.

Rusty pony.

Still have a lot of work to do.

I like toolboxes.  

This comes up to about my waist.

Cute.

The pony and something for sale.

Coming along.

I didn't realize how short the wheel base was going to be.

Time to put in the good engine and start making some decisions.

I want to sell this!  

Craftsman belt sander.  9 inch disc, 8 inch adjustable upright.

It works great, I just got a new one when I was picking a few months ago.  

Trying to get what I paid for it back, 75 bones.  

Know anyone that is interested?

Luang Prabang 2012

Heading back to Luang Prabang this time brings back so many good memories. I can't believe I haven't been here since 2007 but somehow it seems so familiar, as if I was here only last month or last year. On the surface, it's like most things have stayed the same; the Laos people are very sweet and the scenery, both in the immediate surrounds and in the hills beyond the river, are as beautiful as ever.

In the evening, wandering around the night market is a good thing to do before or after dinner. It must be one of the quietest markets in the world, with little of the hustle and bustle of other markets I've visited in my limited travels. Walking the markets and streets of Luang Prabang is one of the most pleasant things to do in this town, in fact its the best way to experience it. just keep coming back to the main street for a cold Beer Laos or fruit shake every now and then to keep yourself from dying in the heat. For me, the heat is much like where I live in Hanoi so I can cope but at this time of the year there are not that many western tourists around.

Of course, the food is always a highlight. I think Laos food is a bit similar to Thai food; quite spicy but with more herbs and veggies. The dishes I especially enjoyed this trip were kao soy, a kind of rich tomato and meat sauce served on noodles and my favorite laab, spicy minced meat salad. On the vegetable side this time, the highlights were snake beans eaten raw and water cress both in a salad and a soup.

Coming over just for a weekend is not enough but there are many reasons to come back.

Moto randoms

Been rolling like this for too long.

Truing stand came in today.

Time to let youtube be my guide......

2.75 X19

Not a ton of selection out there for a front tire.....even less for a rear.

Which one is 2.75 X19?

Unfortunately both are.  

The Owlery

 Bloomington and back for dindin.

Spacebike and I.

Good vegan food.

The Owlery - 

www.theowleryrestaurant.com

Fish'n chips.  Mac and cheese on the side.