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Month: October 2024

  • Auburn Saturday Ride Through the Park

    Auburn Saturday Ride Through the Park

    There is an ebb and flow to living in/near a college town. You quickly learn when students are in town and when you can venture into town without having to deal with the abundance of traffic and people. This week was one of those times when Auburn was empty of students, probably for Halloween, or…

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  • A Review of the Perraro Panda Electric Trike Bike

    A Review of the Perraro Panda Electric Trike Bike

    This post reviews the author’s experience with eTrikes, focusing on the Perraro Panda model. The author transitioned from traditional bicycles to eTrikes due to stability concerns. However, they found the trike unstable and returned it after a challenging process, eventually opting for eBikes instead, highlighting the need for thorough research and local support.

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  • Chewacla State Park Through Auburn Ride

    Chewacla State Park Through Auburn Ride

    The ride at Chewacla State Park allowed us to log Wanderer miles with our bikes. Despite a scenic but bumpy trail, we enjoyed exploring neglected areas. Utilizing the Wanderer Earth app added excitement to our outdoor adventures, ultimately accumulating 23.2 new miles while dining at Subway in Auburn.

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  • Man O’ War Rail Trail First Ride

    Man O’ War Rail Trail First Ride

    In October 2024, my family enjoyed ideal riding weather in the southeastern US, testing our e-bikes on the Man O’ War trail in Georgia. The trip began at the Country Store, where we experienced mile markers, scenic views, and noted the lack of restrooms. A future trail extension is anticipated.

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  • Re-Covering the Cab Headliner

    Re-Covering the Cab Headliner

    Throughout this project, we’ve been removing, repairing or recovering, and then reinstalling various parts of the van as time allows. Next on the list was the headliner. We began by removing the button snaps that cover the screws. Once the screws were out, we brought the headliner inside and set to work recovering it with…

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Scott and Deborah on LAUGHALOT Circle

We have a passion for living and traveling on a shoestring budget and want to pass along what we have learned.