Whenever someone mentions “The Border” in the United States, it is almost natural to immediately think of the country’s southern border with Mexico. Instead, today we are going to take a step back in time and visit Rue Canusa. It’s one of the most unique places on not just the […]
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Road Trip 2019: Histoires de la Route vers le Québec
Bonjour et Bienvenue au Québec! We are making our way to the final few stops on this epic road trip. I thought I’d share a few short stories (histoires) from the road as we head from Toronto to Montréal, Magog, and back to the USA. It’s great to re-immerse myself […]
Read MoreRoad Trip 2019: Big Chute Marine Railway
The Trent-Severn Waterway runs for 386 km across southern Ontario. It connecs the Bay of Quinte in Lake Ontario with Georgian Bay in Lake Huron. Parks Canada operates the waterway that runs through the heart of Ontario’s “cottage country”, making it a very popular stop for cruisers. Indeed, we saw […]
Read MoreCrossing the Border into Canada: What You Need to Know
Anytime you have a trip like this, there will be periods where things are a little boring. Unless you like looking at mile after mile of corn fields, there is not much to report on between my stopover in Oklahoma City and Indianapolis. To spare you the monotony, here are […]
Read MoreRoad Trip 2019: Norman, Oklahoma Stopover
I’m back in the 405, yeah Toby Keith It’s always great to go back to your old stomping grounds and this time was no different. After being on the road for three days, I was looking forward to a few days out of the truck and catching up with friends […]
Read MorePalo Duro Canyon: The Grand Canyon of Texas
Amarillo by morning, Amarillo’s on my mind George Strait Palo Duro Canyon has been on my bucket list ever since I lived in Norman. Moving to Arizona and exploring the southwest only fueled my desire to visit even more. This trip, I finally decided that I would make the trip […]
Read MoreBandera Volcano: New Mexico’s Land of Fire and Ice
Now I don’t knowI don’t knowI don’t know where I’m a gonna goWhen the volcano blow. Jimmy Buffett Set on top of the Continental Divide outside of Grants, New Mexico at an elevation of 8,000 feet, the Bandera Volcano is a fantastic adventure. Cool off, take in the fresh mountain […]
Read MorePuerto Peñasco, Sonora: A Special Beginning to My 2019 Road Trip
I need a little time to vegetate my mind, escape from my reality. Just Mexico, tequila, and me. Alan Jackson, in his 2015 song Mexico, Tequila and Me There’s something truly special about the start of a road trip. The fresh air, the open road, and that sense of freedom. […]
Read MoreDIY Solar Radiation Shield: Results of the Bowls vs Plates Experiment
I recently built a couple of DIY solar radiation shields to house outdoor temperature sensors I have at my house. I built one out of plastic plates and one out of plastic bowls because I was curious to see if one worked better than the other as a solar radiation […]
Read MoreDIY Weather Station, Part 4: Database Configuration and Programming the Sensor Readings
Wow, it’s hard to believe that the hardware for taking sensor readings for the DIY weather station is finally all in place. Now, it’s time to dive into the programming and the software end of things that makes everything click. The software for the sensor and the data logger consists […]
Read MoreDIY Weather Station, Part 3: Installing the Data Logger and Connecting the Sensors
For our DIY Weather Station, we’ve built our sensor housings and run power and internet out to the data logger site. It’s time to install the data logger and hook up our sensors. Thankfully, this is much easier than getting power and internet to the site. First, let’s take a […]
Read MoreDIY Weather Station, Part 2: Wiring Power and Internet to the Sensors
Disclaimer: Working with electricity can be extremely dangerous. If you’re not comfortable working with electricity or circuitry, please consult an electrician. This blog and its owners are not responsible for anything that happens to you while you are working with electricity. The sensors and database for my DIY weather station […]
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