So, I haven't been on here in a while.  The last time I was on here looking
for some parts for Totoro and Scott came through again with excellent parts,
hand delivery, and great conversation.  Next time we'll plan better, maybe
more than a few hours visit.  Anyway, thank you again Scott.

Also, in the time since getting Totoro back together we've taken two short
but wonderful trips.  I have pictures and reports on trips to the
Ochocos/Painted Hills and to Hambone Springs/Abbot Road outside Estacada on
Totoro's new blog, http://totorovan.blogspot.com  Shamless plug, I know.
Totoro has been running great.  I feel much better having a spare tire now,
too.  We put about 11k miles on Totoro without carrying a spare, pushing our
luck for sure. I traded an old Ross road bike frame for a little old basket
to attach to the thule bars on top and I put the spare up there with some
extra gas.  Its just big enough that it holds the axe and folding shovel
along with the lantern and B's tent when we go camping and it still has a
bit of room.  Yay!  Fun summer. . .

Brendan Slevin
1984 GL Totoro
Bend, Oregon