This might be a stupid question, but I was just wondering, how do you get ventilation at night in your car? Do you ahve a problem with bugs coming in through the windows?
Thanks so much!

Good to see you in Rifle…. No time to share life and the deep. 10 yrs changes people and it is fun to listen to what we have learned in that time. Perhaps next trip will provide such opportunity….

JJ will try to get a hold of you soon.

Jesus always,

Grant Walker

I will however be in Squamish for the FIRST TIME EVER from August 20-Sept 2nd. And Tuolomne during the second week of August, too. So when you need a break from knee-bars, gastons, and those god-awful route names, come find me on the west coast. I’ll show you Rhonda Honda, who has in fact made it in and out of the camping at Indian Creek, in a snowstorm, without so much as a scratch on her bottom. She’s a rockstar with 210K miles and still going strong. Dean, however, would be folded up like an origami action figure in the front seat. Other than that, I’d say DEFINITELY get a Honda civic.

Give Fletch a big kiss on the muzzle for me. She’s the only dog that rivals Toby in cuteness and all around perfection. I miss you and can’t wait to see you again!

Elaine

I don’t do long roadtrips anymore (thus, the microcar) although I dream about them all the time and think about my friends, like you, that are still living the life. But Rhonda Honda has her back seat permanently flopped down with layers of foam and comforters to make a Taj mahal for Toby who’s getting older (and cuter, I must say). Once in a while I’ll take a crazy day trip out somewhere to climb and when I need to pull over for a nap I crawl into the back, flip the top glass up like I used to with the pickup, and fall asleep breathing the familiar night air, remembering and dreaming.

Thanks for continuing to inspire me with your writing and your adventures. Perhaps one day I’ll meet you in Rifle again.

Elaine

That shelf idea is brilliant! Thank you so much! I currently own a Toyota 4runner with the rear seats completely removed. I built a platform in the back using a 4′ x 8′ sheet of 3/4″ plywood cut to fit flat on the floor of the vehicle with a small storage area underneath the platform where the rear seats used to be. This gives me plenty of living space and headroom, but very limited storage space. I have a huge storage box attatched to the roof rack, but it’s a bit of a hassle to get stuff when it’s raining outside or cold out. With your shelf idea, I can keep my clothes, food, books, stove, and cookware within easy reach and still have plenty of headroom and living space.

Thanks Steph!

-Christian