Thursday, February 28, 2013

He's Back...and Good as New

Yippee ki ah(is that the correct spelling?) ....its done...and now on the road to adventure...its not the Yellow Brick Road...but just as much fun.....'cause its unknown....
Horst Kelly Photographer


I had my day surgery this past Tuesday and all went well,   ....go back next Tuesday for a "look see"....2 percent chance of infection and all hell breaking loose...but I don't intend to have the cat lick my incision after its licked itself...if you know what I mean....won't be able to go "Full Throttle"for about 2 months, so I'll have some time here at home to do some stuff.....I haven't had a chance to go on my Day trips.....yet. Hopefully will go after my checkup next week...can't wait...But I've had my favorite Blogs to follow and enjoyed their immensely...plus it gave me ideas for future trips.....So I thank you all for your interesting adventures and posts...
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Since I've had some down time on my hands, I started doing some research on my electrical needs on my trips and viable options...to provide me longer "Boondocking" opportunities....I am looking at solar....couple that with my generator and I think there may be a marriage in the making....analyzing my requirements, various viable platforms, cost, hardware needed, etc....have done alot of research, read numerous blogs and started asking questions of some of those bloggers....interesting to say the least...there are plenty of options.....it appears that 130 watts of solar would be plenty, try a new battery group...maybe two six volt golf cart batteries(T-105)...upgrade the convertor, get a pure sine inverter and for ease of placement, a mobile solar panel(s)...More research to do, but getting close....
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Horst Kelly Photographer

There also appears to be a trip to the "Modification Genius" Larry Gamble...I've got a list of stuff I'd like to have done on the Casita... sometime soon I'l make an appointment with him to do his Magic....my plate is full and as they say...Let the Games begin....A New Year means new opportunities......and a smile on my face....will start posting on a regular basis again..."Funk"...Be Gone.....Thanks for checking in..Horst Sends

ps...this is why I love to go on adventures...for your viewing pleasure...Horst





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  1. lynneMarch 1, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    Hooray for the funk to be gone!

    Love your owl and general attitude that life is happening now! Sometimes it's hard to remember when everything is cloudy and cold.

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    1. horstMarch 1, 2013 at 8:25 AM

      Thanks Lynne..that owl was a "Hoot"....haha..thanks for stopping by...enjoyed following your Guys Journey...BTW just updated this post with a video you might enjoy...have a super weekend..Horst

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  2. JerryCMarch 1, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Good to see a post from you again. Was wondering how the surgery went. Really looking forward to you getting on the road. Always love to view your photo's and read of your adventures.
    I also looked at the solar option, but decided the Honda is more reliable than the sun in most places, and I only have to run it a couple of hours every other day or so, to meet our needs. Bottom line is; what meets your needs and wants. Hope everything goes well with the checkup, and you are on the road soon....jc

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    1. horstMarch 2, 2013 at 7:58 AM

      I'm sure looking forward to another Journey/adventure...you're spot on about the solar issue...what got it on my radar screen was the last time I was in Big Bend and wanted to Boondock out in the wilderness and the policy was no generators...with only one battery and running the furnace at times ..it didn't take long to start depleting the battery...so now I'm at the junction of analyzing my needs which some times are in conflict with my "wants"..haha...oh well...if nothing else this "analyzing" is making the day go by faster, since I can't do much of anything for a while...take care...thanks for stopping by!! Horst sends

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  3. horstMarch 5, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Caught the owl while at Cedar Key, Fl. in a cemetery....guess he was the night watchman..haha..can't wait tot hear about your solar...are you getting an inverter??...I know about IL ...lived in O'Fallon, IL for two years while at Scott AFB, think I experienced one day of sunshine....and saw snow in October...Have a great week...Horst

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  4. SallyBMarch 11, 2013 at 2:26 AM


    Just caught this post, Horst.....so glad to hear your surgery went well.... Know you are always thinking about your next adventure..... And that means great photos and reports from the road for your followers ...... YEA !!!!

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    1. horstMarch 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM

      Appreciate you stopping by...hope all is well in Florida.....looking at what Regions I want to visit....I know the Panhandle of Florida is working for me in the Fall.....we'll see...can't wait to get some photo opportunities in....take care...Horst sends

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  5. UnknownMarch 12, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Horst, great nature video. Got me thinking about being on the road again. Thanks for shaing.

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    1. horstMarch 12, 2013 at 7:49 AM

      Thanks Robb....the video had me almost hitching up and heading out haha...but it won't be long now....I hope...take care..Horst

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