Monthly Archives: August 2016

So Long Monte

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Matt Gholson

I said goodbye to a faithful companion last night, I sold my Monte Carlo.  This was the first car that I purchased myself in 2005.  It was two years old and only had 20,000 miles.  The Monte was as fine … Continue reading →

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Why I Ride Junk Mountain Bike Stuff

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Matt Gholson

When I did my mountain biking trip in the U.P. I actually wished I had a better bike.  Don’t get me wrong, my 2×7 drive train was adequate, my brakes stopped me, and I didn’t have any flats; still there … Continue reading →

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Matt and Shauna Go to Duluth

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Matt Gholson

After my successful van camping trip last month Shauna wanted to try and since Southern Illinois humidity was bringing us both down we went North to Duluth.  Why Duluth?  I really don’t know, it was Shauna’s idea, she liked their … Continue reading →

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