After getting a new cycle computer, Ginny started her cycle to camp with a smile but ended with a frown. The new computer wasn't working either... On no! But don't you fret and don't you frown because we caught the problem before it dragged us down. A thorough bike analysis provide free of charge by the Mystery creative bike specialist revealed that the folks at the bike shop in Nova Scotia put the transmitter on the bike backwards. We had also put the new computer in the same spot. So after all that the cat came back the very next day, We thought it was a gonner but the cat came back, it just couldn't say away. The original cat eye bike computer is working and all is good.
As for today, wet , dreary and Canuck bucks are the words of the day. It rained all morning, real rain this time, not like the cloud mist of days past. We made the most it. Our awesome urban campsite in Nelson has a washer and drier so Leah no longer needs to gag when I take off my socks in the tent :)
It rained and rained and rained, perfect code words for "let's go to the local pub and watch the canucks woop the Sharks! (sorry Toni, I know your boys are really trying :) We all got 1 canuck buck each time they scored and papa won a canucks hat at the draw. 10 dollars off our meal, and a free hat later the good team won and we emerged to find sunshine.
We are ready for our final gradual uphill week in British Columbia before we hit the plains of Alberta.
Now for the next project. This one is a game. The first person to guess why Alan is doing what he's doing in the picture below and correctly predict if it will be successful or not will win
the naming rights to whatever it is he has created. Runner up to the most "creative" but not necessarily correct answer! Comment away!
Stats:
Distance: 0
What we did: Eat sleep and rest!
Cheers
- The Warpotay Team
Location:High St,Nelson,Canada
Can I guess multiple times? Yes? Great.
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2) To reflect sunlight/thermal energy. Not sure if this would make a noticeable difference... the wind is probably a better cooling agent.
3) To be more easily visible to motorized traffic, especially at dusk. I think this could help, but may not make a big difference given you are already wearing hunter orange vests.
4) Phase 2 of his research project. Objective is to test roadside animals' reactions to different coloured helmets (in combination with or isolation from the horn). Helmet will be painted a new colour each week.
5) You will soon be approaching a mountain tunnel that is lined with black lights, and want to maximize your safety and coolness during your travels through it by wearing as much white as possible. I predict a high coolness factor, but the helmet may be distracting to passing vehicles, thereby jeopardizing your safety.
Too easy - antigravity spray to make the uphills easier. The problem is where to put the excess gravity now in the can. I suggest that Evan check his panniers in the morning for excess gravity.
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