Category: Personal

Go Ape Zip Line Adventure

Post author By George
Post date October 3, 2018
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Last weekend (Sept 29, 2018) our Boy Scout Troop took our annual September trip to Lums Pond State Park in Delaware. One of our favorite activities is the Go Ape Zip Line. Several of our new scouts went on the Junior adventure while the others took the Treetop Adventure.

I highly recommend the Go Ape course at Lums Pond. the staff are friendly, and make sure you are safe before you get on the course. Maybe my next visit to Pittsburgh, I’ll check out the course in Allison Park.

I hope you enjoy the video!

Tags Camping, Exercise, GoPro, Videos, YouTube

Backpacking Camping GoPro Personal Video

Whitewater Rafting in the Royal Gorge

Post author By George
Post date September 27, 2018
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Back in mid-July through August 1st, 2018, Troop 660 planned to visit Philmont Scout Ranch for our High Adventure. Due to the forest fires, we had to change up our plans and toured about 8 different National Parks, horse back riding in the dessert and some whitewater rafting in the Royal Gorge on the Arkansas River in Co. It was a 10 mile half-day trip. We used three GoPro (two Hero 4 Silver from Echo Canyon and my Hero 5 Session). By far one of the best adventures I went on with out Troop!

I hope you enjoy the video!

Echo Canyon River Expeditions https://www.raftecho.com
BSA Troop 660 http://bsatroop660.org

Tags Backpacking, Camping, GoPro, Videos, YouTube

Personal Subaru

More Subaru Car Repairs

Had to drop off the Subaru again at Matt Slap because the Check Engine light came on and the cruise control light is blinking. Well they called back a day later with some news. The car computer is giving error code PO420. Turns out I need a new catalytic converter. Spit-take my coffee when they said $1,700.00 to replace it. Are you kidding!!! I want the car fixed but not at this price. Time to call around to some other garages and look for coupons.

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Personal Subaru

Update On My Outback After Repairs

Post author By George
Post date September 17, 2018
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Thursday afternoon Matt Slap called with some good news. My car raparis are complete and the cost came in $300 cheaper than expected. Now it drives like new! I hope to keep the Outback around for another 5 years before we sell, trade-in or scrap it.

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Personal Subaru

Post author By George
Post date September 10, 2018
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Got a call back about the Outback. YIKES! I might need to sell some blood or some side computer work to cover the bill.

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Personal Subaru

Car Maintanence for my 2007 Outback

Post author By George
Post date September 10, 2018
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I purchased my Subaru Outback 2007 with 5000 miles on it from Matt Slap Subaru in the summer of 2007. Although I drive my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee more than the Outback, I still love that car.

My car is 11 years old with about 101,200 miles. We want to keep it around for a few more years. This is a great car for the kids to learn how to drive. When it is running well, this car can really move. It’s fast, responsive, and never been stuck in the snow (even with bad tires). Did I mention I love this car?

My 2007 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5.

I have not kept up on the maintance as well as I use to (still love the car). I change the oil around 5000 miles. Other items are still factory original such as spark plugs and wires, coolant, transmission fluid, fule pump and filter, and timing belt. The Outback is running rough (check engine light is on and it has a hugh loss of power), so I dropped it off yesterday. Just waiting for a call. I’m sure this will be expensive.

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American Holidays Personal

Happy Labor Day

Happy Labor Day to all my fellow laborers. Today is the unofficial end of summer. Time to start thinking about Halloween and what costume I’m wearing.

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Apple Watch Exercise

Another Bike Ride at C&D Canal

Post author By George
Post date September 3, 2018
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Sunday night I met up with my good friend, Mike, and had a few beers and grilled burgers and brats. He was talking about his Boy Scout Troop going on a bike trip on the C&O Canal and would like to get in a few practice rides at the C&D Canal. This morning we started in Delaware City, Delaware and rode to Chesapeake City and back (about 29.2 miles in 2 hours and 14 minutes). I closed out 2 rings (Exercise and Move) and just need to close out the Stand ring.

I had a follow-up visit with my doctor and reported I was doing well, but need to keep it up. It is easy to stop or cut back on exercise and start eating too much. She is right, I can feel the difference because I cut back on how much exercise I was doings and started eating too many carbs.

For September, I’m going to get back on the exercise program and continue my weight loss and strength training. I’ve lost 40 pounds to far. According to the BMI, I’m still considered to be obese for my height. I need to lose another 40 pounds to be in the normal weight.

Tags Apple Watch, Exercise