The air was crisp and despite the freezing temperature it still somehow managed feel like it was burning my skin. I could hear the ice crunch beneath my boots as I finished loading the van. Jen and the kids were enjoying their breakfast inside the house while I fought back the frostbite from my fingers…
A few weeks ago I had surgery for a bleeding ulcer and horrible acid reflux. I had taken several weeks off work anticipating I would be in a rough position to do just about anything. Originally I had planned to take my Unmanned Aircraft General exam, which I did and will post about later. I…
My son and I have been playing with small drones for over a year now. He has shown an affinity for anything remote piloted and his skill develops way faster than mine. Given that we do several activities in remote areas, I decided to purchase a larger and more professional style drone. The first drone…
I have scoured the web looking for the best way to get live tv in our Sprinter Van. Unfortunately there are very few blogs out there that really answered my question in its entirety. Perhaps there are nuances that were very specific to the individual setup, but my goal seemed pretty straight forward. Specifically, I…
Well… we made it home. I was able to salvage a trip to Arizona by rushing home in time to set up the christmas tree and prep mine and Jen’s costumes for a night of trick or treating in California. The kids had tested their costumes in Utah but Alex had a spare costume ready…
The air was cold and had a certain bite to it. I managed to crack my eyelids for brief moment before being assaulted by the tiny humans sleeping in the make shift beds next to me. The kids love Utah and visiting the grandparents. Even though our plan for the day was pretty much set,…
I love Halloween. Although, any holiday that encourages me to eat like crap without having to awkwardly purchase a gift for someone is a massive win. Halloween is only second to Thanksgiving. Every year our family plans a trip to Utah to visit my father and sometimes to pick out a Christmas tree. This year…
A small town nestled in the foothills of Southern California. Oak Glen contains a hand full of apple orchards. Located only a short drive from Los Angeles, it makes for a quick and fun day trip with the kids. There are activities for all ages with several carnival type games to keep you busy. Heading…
Anyone who has driven in a beach town can understand the difficulties of “clearance” when driving a larger vehicle. Parking an extended wheel base Sprinter Van can be difficult and that alone can cause anxiety when planning trip. This short little post is here to save you from the headaches of trying to plan out…
Living in Southern California you become accustomed to traffic. You develop a sixth sense about it and somehow always know when to look at the traffic updates on google. Knowing what is up ahead on the road can be a major game changer on a long road trip. It can make or break the entire…
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