2026-05-27
The end of GOAT segment 2
I managed to finish this in the same day I started it, hahaha. I ended at Lake Vesuvius near Ironton. I got to take a look at the remains of this old coal fired blast furnace :)
Off-roading more like a rally car.
The smoother, gravel roads meant I could have some fun ripping through the trails. 40mph felt like 80🤪
Along the way I got this cool pic
I liked the way the trail looped through the various state and national forests. I’ve lost counter after five or six. A fun way to spend an afternoon.
GOAT segment 1 finished, finally…
The weekend before last, I set out for the THIRD time to finish the 3rd segment of the great Ohio adventure trail. I finally did it and was treated to this serene view at Shawnee lake. Now on to number two!
2026-05-26
Right in the middle of an endurance run…
I’ve heard about the 24 hour endurance runs they do through Ohio, West Virginia, and other places. A week ago this weekend, I found myself jumping onto the trail right in the middle of a host of other folks doing just that! It was fun to run with them for a while, use them as pacers, and also be used as one sometimes. It was nice to have so many other folks around to help each other if needed. It made me realize that I had found the route they use, so I could try it myself, get a good feel for the experience of it, and not have to do it under the clock. I’d rather enjoy the scenery and side quests a little more. It’s also easier on your rig if you’re taking your time. Johnny and I plan to hit a couple GOAT segments in a week or so, it will be a good test!
A nice little creek crossing
It’s fun to find this kind of stuff right in the middle of a marked county road haha.
Finishing up GOAT segment 1…
Since I had to abandon ship the first and second time around, I made some time to try and finish the first segment and run the second segment too. This was the view just as I was turning onto the trail again :)
Vultures doing cool things…
Just driving through SE Ohio a week ago… I found this guy sunning himself and airing out his feathers.
2026-05-25
Enough with the re-welding…
I finally got the proper brackets welded onto my Jeep steering for the front track bar. Now with proper brackets and new welds, I shouldn’t have to worry about them breaking off any time soon!
Happy with how our rock garden is turning out
Julie and I have been trying to coax this little area into something we wanted. She planted some spare California grass Stef gave us, and I’ve been slowing allowing what we want to grow and trimming back what we didn’t. It’s filled in nicely and adds a nice touch to the driveway area :)
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