I admit it. This picture was taken a few years ago, but I think I still look vaguely like that. Depends on the day (and the time of day). And today, just before I uploaded this picture, an Indonesian English student told me how much she liked my nose. I heard that a lot in Indonesia. Apparently, a large nose like mine is a good …
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Talking About Pannier Bags, Tents, and Other Gear
Tuesday November 25, 2014
7:50 a.m.
My project for yesterday was to convert one of my front pannier bags into a knapsack. To do that, I had to return to the bike shop and ask Eddie to drill two more holes – this time through the back of the pannier bag. That was done quickly, and then I fiddled around with my extra nuts and bolts and …
Sleeping Bags, Pannier Bags, and Hose Clamps
Thursday November 20, 2014,December,12, 7:30 a.m.
I’m doing the usual things here in Kuala Lumpur as I wait for my tent and other things to be put in the mail. I’m shopping while altering my traveling gear and bicycle. The last couple of days, I’ve been trying to put the final touches on the oversized water bottle cages. I’ve ended up with three entirely different units …
Checking Out Ortlieb Pannier Bags
Friday November 14, 2014
6:45 a.m. Bird Nest Guest House
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Again, not much to say this morning I don’t think. I stumbled across the existence of another bicycle shop yesterday, and I went to see it, and, of course, found it closed. It was very disappointing because this shop specialized in Ortlieb pannier bags, and I very much wanted to check them out again. Getting …
Running Errands, Reading Books, Listening to Podcasts
Friday November 7, 2014
7:45 a.m. Bird Nest Guest House
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Not much happened yesterday. I spent the morning working on the Trangia X2 stove. I got my hands on a long and thin piece of wire and it was small enough to be inserted into the fuel line. The idea was to clean it out if it was clogged with soot. But, if this wire …
Bikebuddy, BBB Fueltank XL, and Sigg Bottles
Thursday November 6, 2014
6:25 a.m. Bird Nest Guest House
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Feeling much better this morning. I can tell I slept well because I woke up with strong memories of all the insane dreams I had. I can really feel the difference between the mornings when I remember those dreams and the mornings when I don’t. My body doesn’t seem to get much benefit from sleep …