It's been snowing like hell all day, but at least it's nice to have her back in the garage.

Maintaining Skillful Intentions
We may be powerless to change the past, but we do have the power to shape the present and the future by what we do, moment to moment, right now. And in maintaining our intention to be as skillful as possible in thought, word, and deed, we’ll find the only true refuge there is.

- Thanissaro Bhikku, "What We've Been Practicing For"

It's alive.

All freshened up.

Just because the sun is shining, doesn't mean it's warm. Froze my ass off today.

Nick working his magic at Quality Motorcycle Parts, SLC, Utah.

Back on the road tomorrow afternoon!

2 week countdown to Shovel-town

Watching impartially opens the mind to realize that there is no way that we can stop this flux even for a fraction of a second. We experience the freshness of life. Every moment is a new moment. Every breath is a fresh breath. Every tiny little thing is living and dying every fraction of a second.

- Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, "Wisdom Arising"

Cleaning up nice, new oil pump, pistons rods put back in correctly. Numerous other details taken care of.

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