All is well ...MADE it to Bus Fusion near Ottawa.

3168 miles
4 days
Average top speed 60 mph
Average top RPM 3200
264 gallons of fuel
16 hours of sleep - total
26 cups of coffee
6 Tim Horton donuts
6 packs of miniature chocolate covered donuts
24 flour tortillas
1 jar of goober peanut butter/jam mix)
a bag of apples
1 gallon of distilled water
lots of music
lots of satellite talk radio (mostly NPR

Cost of TOTAL Expenses = $59
Value of total experience = PRICELESS

The last 1500 miles were a challenge.

The last 500 miles was an adventure.

Engine Status

more lifters in self destruct mode
valve clatter is very bad
In low gear, under load .. there is this scary 'Death Rattle" sound from
bowels of the engine.
one valve seat likely more recessed
broken alternator brackets
over heating
blow water lines
bad oil leaks

Stores galore.

MN state police
AZ drivers license snafu
Vehicle Insurance Cancellation
Missing identities
Tow Truck
A welder
Duct tape & water leaks
Road Kill

and best of all an incredible welcoming committee at Bus Fusion

Detailed trip report to follow :)

Currently following Ben and Carolyn to Montreal (150 miles)
Head gasket is leaking .. but we have tons of water
A new rebuilt AVP engine is waiting for Ben and I to install in the
Haus.

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