We left behind the memories of Mike’s “Glory Days” (cue Springsteen song) and passed by the largest roll of Lifesavers. Then parked on a street corner to observe an awesome monument to the armed services. It seemed appropriate on the 4th of July. We rolled on down the backroads towards the small town of Hume, … More Hanging out in Hume
The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site is possibly the second largest attraction on the Breton Cape area of Nova Scotia (known as Cape Breton) and a fascinating archeology reconstruction and anthropology. At one time, this fort housed a large community in a thriving city. But through feuds with Britain and France the fort was … More Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site (and costumes!)
Trying to pose three dogs and a man is like herding cats. Or it is like………………. posing dogs.
We said goodbye to friends in middle Nova Scotia with some sadness. These two guys had a great day of working on their VW’s together, and spent a few days talking cars and dogs and wives and whatever guys talk about. But it was fun to back to just the two of us on the … More Nova Scotia, additional thoughts as we cross to Cape Breton.
Back in 2010 we were in the same position as many Vanagon owners. We had begun to experience issues with the stock rebuild and were looking for something more reliable. We loved our van, but just wanted to be able to get up a hill and travel a decent distance between overheating, coolant tank dances, … More Motor story; Bostig. A post by Mike!
After having our fill of rules, rules, rules, we peaced out of Cape Cod and headed further Northeast. But not to worry, we now have keys to the houses in Hyannis, so we may return someday! We took a little side trip along the way to tour The Greene School http://www.tgsri.org where some fine teacher-friends … More Green hills, streams and ocean views of the Nor’east
Where has the fast house gone? All quiet on the postings, lately!? Alta has been relegated to Home Depot dashes and furniture hauling! We have accepted a fun offer from friends, and are spending some time working on two “cottages” in Cape Cod! This means we are sleeping in real beds, using indoor plumbing and … More A long pause in Cape Cod
We flew through several states in a short amount of time on our way towards Boston. Somewhere near upstate New York the navigator of slowcarfasthouse realized that we were near the site of the original Woodstock festival. After some quick research and a few phone calls we found a city camping area in Hurleyville NY. … More Where’s Woodstock?
We spent our first night in Pennsylvania camped very near Three Mile Island. Mike thought it was funny that this elaborate evacuation plan was posted near our campsite. Fortunately we did not hear the sirens in the night. We enjoyed a breakfast the next morning at the local diner, where we have learned to sit … More Pennsylvania- chocolate, family and friendship!
The arrival to Virginia was rainy. We seem to be hauling the rain clouds with us. Our first night was at Fairy Stone State Park. (You will have to look up what a Fairy Stone is!) Uneventful and restful night in the trees. The morning brought more drizzling rain as we launched out for the … More Virginia- man caves, battlefields and ponies!