Do you mean the TLh or just an adventure in general? I've got a few things in mind and work messed yp the 4 day 1000km offroad trip Craig and I were supposed to go on the day after I got called out. Dammit! We'll see what I can fit in around the Soiree and work? CroMag end of Sept I'm hoping? You? You decided when you're moving yet:wings:
At this point, Tracy and I will probably haul the bikes to an advrider.com event in Eagle River, Wisconsin, the weekend of 9/11. I just can't get excited about a full day of WOT down the slab on the KLR, and think I'd enjoy it more if Tracy and I (and possibly my friend Jerry whom you've met) can take turns driving up there in the Jeep after work. I also like the notion of not frying my knobs before I even get to the trails!
My goal for 2010 (at this juncture, at least) is to plan a trip like this UT/CO/AZ one to Newfoundland via Labrador in the Jeep, possibly with bikes in-tow if the new section of TLH is complete (ferry $$ would probably kill the trip, or at least the bikes part).
If that doesn't happen, then I'll probably just do it solo again, on the bike, with a better camera of course.
Back to the topic of the thread, I have to say that this trip has opened my eyes to both the challenges and opportunities presented by having an expedition-aligned multi-surface-capable vehicle. With just a little time-inflicted behavioral modification for the little one, I can see the possibilities for more trips of this sort with the bikes in-tow for day-adventures. The most beautiful part is that I believe Tracy sees the possibilities as well. Mobility coupled with a degree of self-suffiency is a very good thing for this closet-Bohemian...
As an aside, I'm really kind of surprised you haven't figured a system for carrying the 640 Adventure in the back of your Element yet...
And no, I haven't decided when I'm moving yet. I think we're getting there though..
John
