Prepping: C2C — ?
Well, life does throw some curves. Ride launch for May 30th is scrubbed.*
As the last modifications (additional solar panels, bike racks, generator storage, repaired water system, …) were finished, the van would not start. The error messages / diagnostics indicated issues with the electrical system, not seemingly related to the changes made. The alterations were scrutinized, and one of the messages said to ‘see shop.’ The van was transported and resides at our local Mercedes dealership awaiting attention from their Sprinter Service Center. As many service centers are backed up with demand, this is not surprising, though we have pleaded for ’emergency attention.’ We are hopeful for sooner versus later. Nonetheless, departure to the West Coast is ‘on hold.’
In the meantime, Melissa and I are planning some additional local riding together and individually. We are doing some additional pre-charging of electronics for our bikes (lights, Garmin, radar, …). Cathy and I are pruning / selecting ‘essential’ stuff to accompany us on the journey. AND continuing to get the house ready for the house-sitter, including Cathy’s manual and calendar of events (e.g., when are the trash and recycling collection days).
Below is a ‘family photo’ taken at an afternoon tea in North Royalton, OH. My Dad is the excited participant seated between Cathy and my sister, Mel. My sister, Carm, is standing next to her husband, Steve. On the far right is my Dad’s friend Karl, while I am on the far left. Maybe you can smile!
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* Scrubbed is a NASA term that means they’re no longer going to try to launch that day and that they’re going to come back another day and try again. Cathy’s and my family both have some roots with NASA. Her mother and father retired from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, and my sister, Carm, retired from the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, OH. Also, ‘on hold’ means a countdown is suspended.
