A Change of Plan…

I was all ready to leave Monday, but the weather forecast changed and I read it is supposed to be -39° in Polebridge tonight with -55 below wind chills. Ouch! So I started to think of alternatives and asking God for the wisdom to make a good decision. Making America Great Again with Ania, lighten …

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The Journey Begins 3.04.19

Well....After a mad flurry of preparations and long hours in my cold garage working on my Metro van, I'm heading out from Polebridge Montana to pick up Jackie, my love, in Wisconsin Monday morning. From Polebridge, our home, to Glendive Montana is 571 miles, the first leg. It's an absolutely beautiful, but barren drive. In …

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Prequel – 1961 Metro Van Tour

I'm still working on a few last minute fixes before I head out to pick up Jackie. So until then, a few of you were interested in what the van looked like before I started the renovation. I've put together a mess of photo's for you to see below. I'll not bore you all with …

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Retirement Tour- In a 1961 Metro Van

Our van in the Polebridge July 4th Parade We're only days away from beginning our tour. I've only yet to set the timing, hook up the vacuum advance, air up the tires, install a cheap Chinese diesel cab heater, and pack up. Eight degrees of initial timing and no more than 34 degrees of total …

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