we made it to bend

TR2 game face

Hollie had a good time and a good result at the Chain breaker mtn bike race. We got in around 5 pm to Bend and quickly made our way to the race course so we could pre ride. The course was mostly on private land and national forest land. We also found a killer camp site right by the start of the race.

RIPPING

So, as you can tell, the course was awesome and tons of fun. Hollie laced up the techie course like a pair of steel toed boots! there was one section that traversed a wash that went back and forth 18 times!

IS THAT PRO?

That is the web cyclery bus. They put the race on. That mobile unit is one sweet ride. There is actually an area to do physiological testing in there.

START VEHICLE

I had to shoot a pic of this vintage retro scooter...sweet 'eh?
While Hollie raced, the dogs and I went for a really sweet trail run that lasted about an hour...just long enough to tire the pups out and get back to snap some shots of Hollie. By the way, Hollie won the expert group and was 3rd women over all including the pros. I guess it is time to upgrade from expert to semi pro.
After a nice lunch and warm shower we headed into town to get fuel and groceries. We also found out the "must ride" ride in Bend. So we headed out to Phils trail head and we found a ton of trails and a great spot to camp. As Hollie put together a fine diner, I went out to scout some single track. I went out for about an hour on the mountain bike and had so much fun!
Anyway, we are going to ride this morning and head out of Bend. I think North on 97 to east on 84 to La Grande, Oregon.

ready...set...go!

CUSTOM DOG PLATFORM MOD

I built a 60" x 30" platform for the dogs and Hollie made a one piece durable pad for them. She used upholstery foam and ripstop camo fabric sweet. There is just enough room underneath for some storage as well. The bench flips up completely for access. By taking the rear bench seat out of the truck, we gained 12" of additional room for the pups. SPOILED!!!!!!

We are taking off on our trip tomorrow morning, ready or not! The first leg of the trip will be the only planned, rushed leg. As we need to get to Bend, Oregon as early as possible. Hollie is racing The Chain Biter mountain bike race on Sunday! Bend is a great place, so we should have a good time.

LOADED UP

I still have quite a bit of work to do before tomorrow, but I am not going to stress over it. I just dont want to forget anything major, like tools or cook ware. I still dont have a good solution for the poop tube storage either or a solid place for the bike work stand. I think this extended trip will be a great insight to "how to" live in a camper. A lot of note taking and drawing will be done I am sure!

THERE SHE IS...OUR DIGS!

We plan on staying in contact as much as possible...mostly through the blog. We will have internet as long as we have cell reception. So I will try and update everyday...but you never know. Wish us luck and dont be surprised if you see us out in your driveway with our dirty clothes and an extension cord!

glasses? CHECK!

6 days and counting until we take off for our trip...we have got our shades!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AUDI ME!

SPRECHEN SIE DEUTSCH?

Dad, i cant believe you told Ed to have me pick this sucker up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have you lost your mind?

SAFE IN THE DRIVEWAY

Rest assured and enjoy Spain. the Audi is tucked in neatly in front of moms garage door!

my dogs are so damn cute!

UDO ASSUMES THE FETAL POSITION

I guess we know how UDO spent the start of his life in his mommys tummy! either that or he wants to be a sailor and is practicing his knots

IS THAT A SQUARE KNOT

THE WILD CHILD

That is my wild girl, FOXY, aka the fox hound. does she look comfy or what?!!!!!!!!!
We love our dogs, they are so damn cute!
to think someone sent me some link to a time share for pets! who could time share a pet?! you should not own a pet if you think time share is a good option. that is just my opinion

recycling pirates

BEWARE!!!!!!!!!

So this is my solution to the people who insist on taking my recycling bin every week! Last monday was the first time my skull and cross bones bin went up to the trash area, and it was there when i picked up the cans! Usually somebody takes your bin. They either take the cleanest one or just take mulitple containers 'cause they are more important than you! anyway, what do you think? would that keep you from stealing my bin?

help me....

the new combo

I need help with the new color combo...does any one hate it? does any one like it? any suggestions?

this is just about as exciting as AMERICAN IDOL I know...please lete us know what you think...the painter will be done in 2 days! so if we are going to change anything i will have to move fast!