https://mcelvains.com/2020/05/28/equipment-notes-toro-e-dingo/2020-05-28T03:25:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2020/05/23/downstairs-demo/2020-05-23T03:14:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2020/05/12/garage-green-roof-and-exterior-stairs/2020-05-12T04:31:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2020/05/12/phase-2-downstairs/2020-05-12T18:52:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2020/04/07/deck-builder-comments/2020-04-07T03:48:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2020/03/27/garage-final-touches/2020-03-27T03:50:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2020/03/26/garage-decorative-trellis-and-siding/2020-03-26T03:07:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2020/03/24/garage-doorway-to-the-house/2020-03-24T03:26:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2020/03/22/garage-insulation-framing-exterior-doors/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/garagedoors-1.jpgGarageDoors2020-03-27T02:53:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2019/07/23/garage-front-wall-roof-trusses-and-decking/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190702_184059.jpgIMG_20190702_184059https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190702_121105.jpgIMG_20190702_121105Front wall is being constructed. Orange string is the plumb line for the wall's top plate.2019-07-23T02:54:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2019/07/20/garage-footers-forms-and-floors/2019-07-21T02:41:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2019/06/28/garage-excavation/2019-06-29T02:40:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/colorado-home-renovation/the-plans/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/planb-1.jpgPlanBhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/planb.jpgPlanBhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/plana.jpgPlanAPlan A floor plan and front elevation. It would have been a beautiful garage. But the house wouldn't have looked right.2019-06-08T04:19:13+00:00weekly0.6https://mcelvains.com/colorado-home-renovation/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/house-1.jpgHousehttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/house.jpgHouse2019-06-02T21:20:28+00:00weekly0.6https://mcelvains.com/welcome/2019-06-02T21:00:59+00:00weekly0.6https://mcelvains.com/2019/06/01/alexs-playhouse-finishing-touches/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/kimg0814.jpgKIMG0814https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/kimg0811.jpgKIMG0811https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/kimg0810.jpgKIMG0810View from the back windowhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/kimg0808.jpgKIMG0808String pulls were added to all doors and windows to make it easier to shut.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/kimg0658.jpgKIMG0658Almost complete! And already in use.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/kimg0807.jpgKIMG0807Door into the playhouse.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/kimg0805.jpgKIMG0805https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/kimg0804.jpgKIMG0804Swing2019-06-02T20:50:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2018/08/18/alexs-playhouse-flooring-framing-and-sheathing/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kimg05491.jpgKIMG0549The original sketches for window and door placement on the playhouse. Got to love graph paper.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kimg0572.jpgKIMG0572Cutting off the roof sheathing overhang.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kimg0566.jpgKIMG0566This is obviously not an OSHA inspected work site. But Dave lives!https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kimg0568.jpgKIMG0568Using a level to mark the rafter line to make for quick and easy screw down of the plywood.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kimg0565.jpgKIMG0565The rafters are on center, but on the on center measurement didn't line up with the edge of the plywood. Spacer board and 2x4 to the rescue.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kimg0562.jpgKIMG0562Temporary vertical boards were added to the roof band board to keep the roof sheathing from sliding off.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kimg0560.jpgKIMG0560Nothing says safety like 4 points of contact for a ladder. The very temporary roof access.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kimg0558.jpgKIMG0558Long shot of three walls. North wall and roof will soon to be framed.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kimg0557.jpgKIMG0557South wall is framed! This ties in the east and west walls. Bracing is redundant.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kimg0556.jpgKIMG0556Installing the decking to increase the safe(ish) work area. Original idea was to use Trex, but leftover pressure treated lumber was used. A single board width gap was left to the sheathing could be installed with an overhang.2018-08-18T23:21:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2018/07/08/alexs-playhouse-support-posts-and-deck/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_20180525_160517.jpgIMG_20180525_1605172 x 8 floor joists installed with hurricane hangers.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_20180525_152303.jpgIMG_20180525_152303Support beams for the floor joists. Double 2 x 10s bolted in the front, shouldered on the vertical post. Double 2 x 8s in the back, bolted through, shouldered. Larger beam in the front to help support the cantilever.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/kimg0515.jpgKIMG0515Cutting out the notch to create the shoulder for the floor joist support beams.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/kimg0509.jpgKIMG0509The multiple errors in not having the laser level on the proper setting.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/kimg0514.jpgKIMG05144 cut posts.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/kimg0512.jpgKIMG0512Circular saw is used to cut on all 4 sides. Sawzall was used to finish cutting through the post.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/kimg0511.jpgKIMG0511Sawsall is used to finish cutting through the post (circular saw blade did not provide enough depth).https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/kimg0506.jpgKIMG0506The laser line marked with pencil (use a carpenters square to ensure a straight line and to mark all sides of the post).https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/kimg0505.jpgKIMG0505Mounting of the laser level.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/kimg0497.jpgKIMG0497Bracing the support post to keep it level.2018-07-08T04:05:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2018/06/10/alexs-playhouse-footers/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/download_20180526_215321.jpgdownload_20180526_215321Alex supervising the work on the footers.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/download_20180526_215324.jpgdownload_20180526_215324Need to mix concrete? Got a kiddie pool?https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/download_20180526_215328.jpgdownload_20180526_215328Bracket in place for final positioning. Hole filled 2/3 with concrete, threaded bolt to increase anchoring for bracket. After final positioning, form placed in hole and filled up with concrete.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/download_20180526_215331.jpgdownload_20180526_215331https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/download_20180526_215334.jpgdownload_20180526_215334Using the Pythagorean Theorem to confirm hole placement.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/download_20180526_215337.jpgdownload_20180526_215337Measuring.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/download_20180526_215340.jpgdownload_20180526_215340Finished bracket Measuring for the placement of the next hole.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/download_20180526_215343.jpgdownload_20180526_215343https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/download_20180526_215346.jpgdownload_20180526_2153468 feet on the money. Yay math!https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/download_20180526_215351.jpgdownload_20180526_215351Measure many times, dig a hole once.2018-06-10T17:43:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/11/24/golden-gate-canyon-state-park-coyote-trail/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_20171124_120510.jpgIMG_20171124_120510View from the rock scramble. The weather is coming in.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dsc_0096.jpgDSC_0096Historical sign by cabin (not pictured).https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dsc_0094.jpgDSC_0094Alex investigating the remains of a bootlegger's car.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dsc_0092.jpgDSC_0092The meadow at the beginning of the trailhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dsc_0091.jpgDSC_0091Starting out on the coyote trail. We think we'll be headed up that way.2017-11-24T21:36:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/09/30/september-29-2017-apple-pie-update/2017-09-30T04:12:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/09/29/september-16-2017-apple-pie-brew-day/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_0412.jpgDSC_0412The great malt spill of 2017 on the train tracks. We are still finding malt. Alex does love his 'crunchies'https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_0409.jpgDSC_0409The mash tun on the utility cart. The cart also houses a Christmas tree stand and grinder parts.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_0407.jpgDSC_0407Starter culture in 10% w/v DME after approximately 12 hours. Yeast was at 5.1 x 10^8 cells/mL.2017-09-29T04:19:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/06/24/june-18-2017-amber-ale-brew-day/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0261.jpgDSC_0261Brew with a view.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0263.jpgDSC_0263Another perspective on the HLT, mash tun and brew kettle.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0262.jpgDSC_0262HLT, mash tun, and brew kettle.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0260.jpgDSC_0260SS Brewtech MBE boil kettle valve and site glass deconstructed for a thorough cleaning.2017-09-29T01:36:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/09/18/deck-mostly-finished-product/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_0391.jpgDSC_0391Details of the sun gate.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_0390.jpgDSC_0390Sun gate that a local metal artist created. This gate is at the top of the stairs leading up from the ground.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_0389.jpgDSC_0389The moon gate to the upper deck that a local metal artist created. https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_0388.jpgDSC_0388View of the lower deck from the upper deck.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_0387.jpgDSC_0387Stairs from the dining area of the lower deck to the upper deck where the hot tub is located.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_0385.jpgDSC_0385The deck dining area.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_0384.jpgDSC_0384The side deck looking back at the hot tub. The front deck is to the left of where the picture is being taken.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dsc_0383.jpgDSC_0383The deck on the front of the house. This section's framing was well done and required minimal repairs.2017-09-18T03:51:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/08/29/long-lake/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0364.jpgDSC_0364Looking down Long Lake.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0361.jpgDSC_0361South St. Vrain Creek with Apache Peak (13,441 ft) and Shoshoni Peak (12,967 ft).https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0358.jpgDSC_0358View of Long Lake and Niwot Ridge.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0356.jpgDSC_0356Creek flowing out of Long Lake. Niwot Ridge in the background.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0354.jpgDSC_0354Outflow of Brainard Lake.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0353.jpgDSC_03532017-08-29T04:14:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/08/14/rainbow-lakes-attempt-2/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0331.jpgDSC_0331A very hardy flowering bush growing from between the rocks.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0326.jpgDSC_0326Lake 4.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0315.jpgDSC_0315Rock field.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0306.jpgDSC_0306Alex wanted to dip his toes in further.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0302.jpgDSC_0302Dipping our feet in the very cold water of lake 2.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0300.jpgDSC_0300Moon over the mountains at lake 1.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0348.jpgDSC_0348Map of Indian Peaks Wilderness at the Rainbow Lakes/Arapaho Glacier trail head.2017-08-14T04:24:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/08/13/deck-reassembly-part-3/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0256.jpgDSC_0256Using a nail gun to secure the cross braces/nailers between the 2x4s.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0278.jpgDSC_0278Use of a Trex system hidden fastener as a spacer for the stair treads.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0277.jpgDSC_0277Securing the Trex board to the StairLok system.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0276.jpgDSC_0276Trex boards overhang 1.5 inches. This overhang will rest on the stair horse.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0272.jpgDSC_0272Using a wood block clamped to the to chop saw as a stop block for quick cutting of the cross braces.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0257.jpgDSC_0257Using a carpenter's square to verify that the stair is square and hasn't racked.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0254.jpgDSC_0254Using a nail gun to secure the cross braces/nailers between the 2x4s.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0252.jpgDSC_0252Metal tabs bent over and screwed into the bottom of the 2x4.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0249.jpgDSC_0249Using screws to fasten the sides of the StairLok bracket to the 2x4s.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0247.jpgDSC_02472x4s in Stair lock bracket. 2x4s were cut 3 inches narrower than stair width to account for stair horses.2017-08-13T03:22:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/07/30/deck-demolition-part-3/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0246.jpgDSC_0246Ending on a high note. Joists overlap with inner band board by only two inches. Looks like mold has found a happy home.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0245.jpgDSC_0245. . . .no brackets. Just a few nails.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0244.jpgDSC_0244So they used brackets, good. Joist hangers, better. But only nailed the brackets into the joists, not the band board. Very bad. Didn't even bother to try and use chewing gum as a stickum. This devolves to . . . https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0243.jpgDSC_02432 x 6 that is almost rotted through. The post that was askance and rotted out at the bottom was 'attached' in this area.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0242.jpgDSC_0242This craziness would make Jenga masters proud.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0240.jpgDSC_0240So this band board joint is backed by a post. The post is sitting haphazardly on a rock. And there is a bolt going through the joint.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0241.jpgDSC_0241Nothing like having a free floating joint in space. No, this is not a marijuana reference. Note that the support post is 4 x 4. A 6 x 6 would be better.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0239.jpgDSC_0239After the stairs and decking were removed, the framing was available for inspection. Band board starting to rot. How many pieces were used? Three. Not good.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0175.jpgDSC_01752x4 scraps being used to 'reinforce' the stair horses. This is NOT how to do things.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0174.jpgDSC_0174Stair horses were improperly over cut. The over cut essentially reduced the support to the equivalent provided by a 2x4. This is grossly undersized for stairs.2017-07-30T04:44:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/07/27/caribou-ranch-and-aspen-alley/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0221.jpgDSC_0221https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0237.jpgDSC_0237Blue skies in the distance.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0230.jpgDSC_0230The rain beginning to fall.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0229.jpgDSC_0229Storm clouds starting to roll in.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0233.jpgDSC_0233Flowers and insects, 3 of 3.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0217.jpgDSC_0217Flowers and insects, 2 of 3. Unopened thistle flower, no insect.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0215.jpgDSC_0215Flowers and insects, 1 of 3. Bee on thistle flower.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/aspenalley.pngAspenAlleyAspen Alley hiking route.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0197.jpgDSC_0197Educational sign - Wetlands and wildlife.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0195.jpgDSC_0195Educational sign - the DeLonde homestead.2017-07-27T04:26:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/07/23/deck-reassembly-part-2/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0151.jpgDSC_0151Hardware holding joist to house.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0148.jpgDSC_0148Replacement joist. Old joist was twisting and splitting.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0147.jpgDSC_0147New band board installed! Builder and builder's assistant 1 managed to get it into place. Notice how the crown of the board is facing up. Crowns of each board using to construct the band board had to be be orientated in the same direction.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0146.jpgDSC_0146Replacement outer band board of the deck. Original was too short and constructed in two, non-overlapping pieces (bad). This 24 foot beam was constructed by taking two 16 foot long 2 X 10 and overlapping them 10 feet and securing with nails and 5/8" X 5" bolts every 2 feet. 6 foot lengths were used to fill in the ends. https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0145.jpgDSC_0145Builder's assistants 1 and 2 securing post to base with Simpson Strong Drive Connecting Screw.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0127.jpgDSC_0127What do you mean vertical supports should be secured to the base?https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0144.jpgDSC_0144Builder's assistant securing joist hangers with Simpson Strong Drive Connecting Screw.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0137.jpgDSC_0137Replacement beam is level!https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0141.jpgDSC_0141Replacement beam (original was rotted and infested with carpenter ants AND too short) with first joist resting on it.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0129.jpgDSC_0129Using a marking line to help provide a visual edge for the measurement of the replacement beam.2017-07-23T04:58:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/07/20/deck-demolition-part-2/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0126.jpgDSC_0126Temporary support of the joists after the rotten board was removed.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0121.jpgDSC_0121Not a good thing when the rotting major support is held together by carpenter ants holding hands.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0120.jpgDSC_0120The rotten wood might explain why the post is leaning.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0119.jpgDSC_0119Improperly done cantirlever is the reason for the deck slope. Shoddy construction essentially created a lever. Which also explains the bow in the deck surface. https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0118.jpgDSC_0118Deck board pulling away from others.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0117.jpgDSC_0117The leaning post is not indicative of good things.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0116.jpgDSC_0116Bow in the old deck surface at the top of the stairs.2017-07-20T04:15:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/07/13/deck-demolition/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0071.jpgDSC_0071Deck free of decking from the other end of the house.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0076.jpgDSC_0076A deck free of decking. Joists at far end that run perpendicular will be replaced.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0072.jpgDSC_0072Split joist to be replaced.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0075.jpgDSC_0075Dry rotted joist to be replaced.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0061.jpgDSC_0061Breaking off screws that did not break off with deck board.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0068.jpgDSC_0068Dislodging cut deck boards.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0066.jpgDSC_0066Sawzall to do the close cutting near the house.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0065.jpgDSC_0065Circular saw to cut deck boards along the joist.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0057.jpgDSC_0057The fruits of 4 hours of demolition technique 1.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0054.jpgDSC_0054Screw head filled with paint.2017-07-18T04:47:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/07/15/deck-reassembly-part-1/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/alex.jpgAlexAlex running along the new decking. Who needs pants?https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0112.jpgDSC_0112Old deck, juxtapositioned next to new.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0111.jpgDSC_0111New railing!https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0107.jpgDSC_0107Railing cap.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0105.jpgDSC_0105Anchoring the railing.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0103.jpgDSC_0103Pre-drilling the railing anchor screws.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0101.jpgDSC_0101The ubiquitous pry bar helping with spacing.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0100.jpgDSC_0100https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0097.jpgDSC_0097Marking the railing for the cut. Measurements were done in finger widths.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0092.jpgDSC_0092Close up of bracket jig.2017-07-15T04:16:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/06/18/rainbow-lakes/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0227.jpgDSC_0227Penny dog enjoying snow in June.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0231.jpgDSC_0231Lake 1.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0220.jpgDSC_0220Weathered tree along the trailhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0217.jpgDSC_0217Aspen leaves.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0215.jpgDSC_0215Alex hiking.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0211.jpgDSC_0211Trail through the woods.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0208.jpgDSC_0208Dog on a log.2017-06-18T03:31:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/06/04/denver-zoo/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0061.jpgDSC_0061https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0093.jpgDSC_0093Bongo antelopehttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0050.jpgDSC_0050Lego lion.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0091.jpgDSC_0091Asian elephant.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0081.jpgDSC_0081https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0096.jpgDSC_0096Ornamental onion with a honey bee.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0054.jpgDSC_0054Alex feeding a giraffe.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0103.jpgDSC_0103And bears! Oh my!https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0064.jpgDSC_0064Tigers!https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dsc_0111.jpgDSC_0111Lions!2017-06-04T20:27:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/05/23/mud-lake/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/colorado-054.jpgColorado 054Duck.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/colorado-052.jpgColorado 052Duck butt!https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/colorado-048.jpgColorado 048Mountain views across Mud Lake.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/colorado-047.jpgColorado 047Really is a beaver in this picture. We saw it move.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/colorado-046.jpgColorado 046And still more mountains.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/colorado-045.jpgColorado 045More mountainshttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/colorado-044.jpgColorado 044Not a bad place to sit and reflect.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/colorado-043.jpgColorado 043A view to reflect onhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/colorado-027.jpgColorado 027In 48 hours we will hike through what is left of our snowy bounty.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/colorado-026.jpgColorado 026View of the ~30 inches of snow that fell from Wednesday through Thursday.2017-06-11T03:39:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/05/15/aspen-alley/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170513_114720742_hdr.jpgIMG_20170513_114720742_HDRhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170513_112417310.jpgIMG_20170513_112417310More mountain views from the trail.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170513_111259564_hdr.jpgIMG_20170513_111259564_HDRView of town of Nederland. We found our house!https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170513_111127410.jpgIMG_20170513_111127410Mountain views from the trail.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170513_110350261.jpgIMG_20170513_110350261https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170513_110335957.jpgIMG_20170513_110335957https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/aspenalley.pngAspenAlleyPurple is the route we hiked out, orange is the route we hiked back.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170513_110001426.jpgIMG_20170513_110001426Wildflowers from hike.2017-05-15T04:41:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/05/08/lost-lake/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170506_130717659.jpgIMG_20170506_130717659Map that greeted us at the trail head.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170506_115715872.jpgIMG_20170506_115715872Alex climbing rocks at Lost Lake.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170506_102151398.jpgIMG_20170506_102151398If it hadn't been for the deep water hiding the boulders, we might have tried taking the Subaru to the Hessie trailhead.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170506_120200.jpgIMG_20170506_120200Lost Lake.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170506_115623.jpgIMG_20170506_115623Chewie enjoying the sun at the end of the trail.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170506_115554.jpgIMG_20170506_115554Penny a bit camera shy as she enjoys the sun.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170506_112559.jpgIMG_20170506_112559Family selfie.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170506_112458.jpgIMG_20170506_112458Waterfall.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170506_111832.jpgIMG_20170506_111832Snow shelf over the creek.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170506_111525.jpgIMG_20170506_1115252017-05-08T04:14:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/05/07/master-bedroom-finished-closet/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170507_120030781_hdr.jpgIMG_20170507_120030781_HDRDoor top track.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170507_120001771.jpgIMG_20170507_120001771Door bottom track with hickory spacers.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170507_115942877.jpgIMG_20170507_115942877Closet organizer (other side is mirror image).https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170507_115909492.jpgIMG_20170507_115909492Our new expanded master bedroom closet.2017-05-07T20:16:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/05/02/master-bath-final-product/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170430_214051289_hdr1.jpgIMG_20170430_214051289_HDRLooking into the master bath from the master bedroom.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170430_214206434.jpgIMG_20170430_214206434Looking back toward the master bedroom. Storage is hiding behind the upper door.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170430_214124337_hdr.jpgIMG_20170430_214124337_HDROther half of the double vanity.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170430_214104365_hdr.jpgIMG_20170430_214104365_HDRDouble vanity and medicine cabinets.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170430_214051289_hdr.jpgIMG_20170430_214051289_HDRLooking into the master bath from the master bedroom.2017-05-02T04:34:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/03/27/draperies/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_20170325_1551278051.jpgIMG_20170325_155127805Living room drapes2017-03-27T04:01:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/03/21/master-bedroom-closet-expansion/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mc_07.jpgMC_07Newly enlarged master closet door. New drywall is where the coat closet door used to be located.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mc_06.jpgMC_06The wall between closets is gone. No surprises!https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mc_05.jpgMC_05Beginning to frame in the coat closet door.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mc_04.jpgMC_04View of closet door from the living room.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mc_03.jpgMC_03Drywall removed from the wall between closets. Looks pretty clean.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mc_02.jpgMC_02The master bedroom closet. The drywall to the right of the opening will be removed to create the larger closet.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mc_01.jpgMC_01The coat closet in the living room. It will soon serve a greater function.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mc_08.jpgMC_08And adios closet!2017-03-21T03:47:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/03/14/master-bath-reassembly/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mb_10.jpgMB_10Holes drilled for the water and sewer lines. We are past the point of returns!https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mb_11.jpgMB_11https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mb_12.jpgMB_12How to properly secure a vanity. Pencil marks the wall stud. Pre-drill the vanity to prevent splitting the wood. Anchor to wall studs.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mb_09.jpgMB_09Jess and Alex helping Dave add the faucets to the vanity top.2017-03-14T04:52:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/03/06/master-bath-demolition/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mb_00.jpgmb_00What the master bath looked like before we decided to overhaul it.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_20170305_090210475.jpgimg_20170305_090210475https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mb_05.jpgmb_05Salvaged 2 x 4 boards.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mb_04.jpgmb_04Drywall removed. The kind souls who worked on the house previously left extra wire in the wall. Not to code, but helpful.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mb_08.jpgmb_08Alex helping Dave by crawling through a Ditra tunnel.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mb_07.jpgmb_07The vent pipe that forced the medicine cabinets to become surface mounted. And more mudding and taping of drywall.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mb_03.jpgmb_03Vanity removed as well. Black box is vent diverter.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mb_02.jpgmb_02Closet with shelves removed.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mb_01.jpgmb_01Toilet removed, sewer pipe stuffed with towel.2017-03-06T05:46:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/03/01/laundry-room-paint-cabinets-and-countertops/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/laundry_20.jpglaundry_20Exterior side view of the counter top. The counter top lip would have interfered with the cabinet drawer without the spacing blocks.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/laundry_19.jpglaundry_19Spacing blocks required to raise the counter top to prevent interference with the drawer.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/laundry_18.jpglaundry_18Close up of counter top meeting log wall. Required jigsaw, planer, and palm sander. A lot of work to make it look that pretty.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/laundry_17.jpglaundry_17Hoses and wires neatly run. Washer connection box, once a dingy beige, freshly spray painted white. Devil's in the details.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/laundry_16.jpglaundry_16High shelving. We decided against cabinets to keep our costs down.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/laundry_15.jpglaundry_15New outlets and light switch.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/laundry_14.jpglaundry_14Upper wall cabinet installed.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/laundry_13.jpglaundry_13Utility sink with wall cabinet. Gap between the cabinet and washer/dryer stack is just big enough to slip a small step ladder - great for accessing the upper shelves.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/laundry_12.jpglaundry_12Base cabinet with counter top by door. Original plans called for it on window (log) wall. Application of logic indicated door swinging into entry doorway was not the best plan.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/laundry_11.jpglaundry_11Utility sink and counter top installed.2017-03-02T01:58:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/02/23/laundry-room-flooring/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/laundry_06.jpglaundry_06Tiles post grout. The grout will dry a little lighter than what is pictured.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/laundry_05.jpglaundry_05Tiles, pre grout.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/laundry_04.jpglaundry_04Ditra bonded to the plywood.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/laundry_03.jpglaundry_03New plywood, screwed down to the floor. Alex helped Dave with this part of the project.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/laundry_02.jpglaundry_02Linoleum removed, with paper backing that would not come off.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/laundry_01.jpglaundry_01Why the linoleum has pretty diamonds!2017-02-23T06:29:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/02/22/the-money-pit/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/house_02.jpghouse_02The laundry room - first room to be renovated!https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/house_03.jpghouse_03https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/house_04.jpghouse_04https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/house_01.jpghouse_012017-02-23T04:19:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/01/01/2016-in-review/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/alexjesslighthouse.jpgalexjesslighthouseJess chasing Alex down the beach in Washington.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/alexjessdogs.jpgalexjessdogsJess, Alex, and the dogs enjoying a frolic on a Oregon beach.2017-01-02T04:37:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2017/01/01/loveland-breweries-crow-hop/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_20161210_185757.jpgimg_20161210_1857572017-01-01T04:44:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/12/26/tasting-notes-brown-ale-version-1/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_20161226_153745.jpgimg_20161226_153745Our Brown Ale, Version 1.2016-12-26T23:21:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/12/24/december-4-2016-white-stout-version-2/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/fermentation_ws2.pngfermentation_ws2https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_20161201_185139.jpgimg_20161201_185139Alex checking out the new mash tun.2016-12-24T04:34:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/12/03/november-20-2016-brown-ale-v-1/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/fermentation_brown.pngfermentation_brownAnother beautiful fermentation profile from WYEAST 1272.2016-12-03T06:32:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/11/28/rotors-and-brake-pads/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_20161116_104154.jpgimg_20161116_104154One of Abby's rear rotors. That crack is a good sign the brakes needed replacing.2016-11-29T03:54:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/11/26/tasting-notes-alexs-amber-and-bvip/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_20161124_114855.jpgimg_20161124_114855Alex's Imperial Amber on the left and the Bourbon Vanilla Imperial Porter on the right.2016-11-26T05:10:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/11/09/october-29-2016-amber-ale/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/fermentation_amberale4.pngfermentation_amberale4Fermentation profile for our Amber Ale. Such happy yeast!2016-11-09T04:19:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/10/30/october-22-2016-imperial-porter/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161022alex.jpg20161022alexhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161022brew.jpg20161022brewBrew day set up!https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/fermentation_bvip.pngfermentation_bvip2016-10-30T04:50:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/03/21/march-15-2016-bourbon-vanilla-imperial-porter/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/fermentation_vbp.pngFermentation_VBPGraph of specific gravity of Imperial Porter wort.2016-10-30T03:52:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/10/25/tasting-notes-white-stout/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/whitestout.jpgwhitestoutA rather turbid white stout.2016-10-25T05:30:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/10/24/pacific-northwest-trip-summary/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160922_0946161.jpgimg_20160922_094616Light house at Cape Disappointment, Washington.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160921_184217475.jpgimg_20160921_184217475Driftwood shelter at Cape Disappointment, Washington.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160921_184158071.jpgimg_20160921_184158071Driftwood at Cape Disappointment, Washington.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160921_184031141.jpgimg_20160921_184031141Sun setting at Cape Disappointment, Washington.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160921_183956975.jpgimg_20160921_183956975Sun setting at Cape Disappointment, Washington.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160921_160339377_hdr.jpgimg_20160921_160339377_hdrhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160921_160255533_hdr.jpgimg_20160921_160255533_hdrhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160921_160242853.jpgimg_20160921_160242853Neahkahnie Mountain information plaque.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160921_160216625.jpgimg_20160921_160216625Neahkahnie Mountain animals information plaque.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160921_160202070.jpgimg_20160921_160202070Neahkahnie Mountain roadwork information plaque.2016-10-24T04:06:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/10/23/pacific-northwest-olympic-national-park/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160925_153255.jpgimg_20160925_153255HRhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160925_152439.jpgimg_20160925_152439HRhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160925_152406.jpgimg_20160925_152406HRhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160925_152401.jpgimg_20160925_152401HRhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160925_152144.jpgimg_20160925_152144https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160925_152132.jpgimg_20160925_152132Hurricane Ridge.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160925_152126.jpgimg_20160925_152126https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160925_152120.jpgimg_20160925_152120https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160925_152111.jpgimg_20160925_152111https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160925_145108.jpgimg_20160925_145108HR2016-10-23T04:18:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/10/21/pacific-northwest-crater-lake/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_155411714.jpgimg_20160919_155411714The other side of Wizard Island.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_155403462.jpgimg_20160919_155403462The water is so blue because other color of the spectrum are absorbed.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_155324335_hdr.jpgimg_20160919_155324335_hdrCrater Lake ranges from 4.5 to 6 miles acrosshttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_155320504_hdr.jpgimg_20160919_155320504_hdrhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_153205241_hdr.jpgimg_20160919_153205241_hdrView of the peaks on a clear day.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_153101475.jpgimg_20160919_153101475Peak guide at an overlook.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_153043565.jpgimg_20160919_153043565Abby on the road at Crater Lake.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_152956201_hdr.jpgimg_20160919_152956201_hdrhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_152240767.jpgimg_20160919_152240767Crater Lake is 1,943 feet deep and holds 4.9 trillion gallons of water.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_152235660.jpgimg_20160919_152235660Wizard Island from a bit further out on the bluff.2016-10-21T04:44:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/10/12/pacific-northwest-lava-beds/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_114904359.jpgimg_20160919_114904359A very clear day, we could see Mt. Shasta.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_114221771.jpgimg_20160919_114221771Petroglyphs and marks by vandals.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_113935503.jpgimg_20160919_113935503Petroglyphs.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_113502497_hdr.jpgimg_20160919_113502497_hdrSwallow nests.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_113159414.jpgimg_20160919_113159414Petroglyph point.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_110413298_hdr.jpgimg_20160919_110413298_hdrThe lava beds.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_110404848_hdr.jpgimg_20160919_110404848_hdrhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_110400114_hdr.jpgimg_20160919_110400114_hdrhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_110354451_hdr.jpgimg_20160919_110354451_hdrhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160919_103800351.jpgimg_20160919_103800351Information about the ice floor.2016-10-12T04:19:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/10/11/pacific-northwest-camping/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160923_190815.jpgimg_20160923_190815https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160924_105247.jpgimg_20160924_105247Morning at Kalaloch after a stormy night.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160922_172245.jpgimg_20160922_172245https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160922_171436.jpgimg_20160922_171436https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160922_171408.jpgimg_20160922_171408Looking down the beach towards the Kalaloch lodge.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160928_183332.jpgimg_20160928_183332Fall colors in Montana.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160928_183130.jpgimg_20160928_183130View from dispersed camping site in Montana.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160923_190757224_hdr.jpgimg_20160923_190757224_hdrhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160923_190641567_hdr.jpgimg_20160923_190641567_hdrSunset at Kalalochhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160923_172341418_hdr.jpgimg_20160923_172341418_hdr2016-10-11T04:19:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/10/08/pacific-northwest-breweries/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20160917_1455181.jpg20160917_145518https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160917_130957443_2.jpgimg_20160917_130957443_2https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160917_123007631.jpgimg_20160917_123007631https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20160917_145518.jpg20160917_145518https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160920_193748041.jpgimg_20160920_193748041https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160920_180923090_hdr.jpgimg_20160920_180923090_hdrhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160920_180704371.jpgimg_20160920_180704371Inside Rogue2016-10-08T19:20:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/10/05/pacific-northwest-yellowstone-and-grand-teton/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160930_095559.jpgimg_20160930_095559Fire damage in Grand Teton National Park.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160929_164727.jpgimg_20160929_164727Alex captivated by an owl at Grant Village Visitors' Center.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160929_162756.jpgimg_20160929_162756Elk along the road to Grant Village Visitors' Center.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160929_154240.jpgimg_20160929_154240Discharge from Excelsior Geyser. Current rate 4050 gallons/minute.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160929_153338.jpgimg_20160929_153338One of many hats lost at Midway Geyser Basin.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160929_153030.jpgimg_20160929_153030Excelsior geyser in Midway Geyser Basin.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160929_145615.jpgimg_20160929_145615Clepsydra geyser and landscape.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160929_145519.jpgimg_20160929_145519Clepsydra geyser, Fountain Paint Pots Nature Trailhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160929_145351.jpgimg_20160929_145351Fountain geyser, Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160929_144735.jpgimg_20160929_144735Mudpot along Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail.2016-10-05T06:56:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/10/03/pacific-northwest-big-hole-national-battlefield/2016-10-03T03:53:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/10/02/national-parks-passport-book/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20161001_162029.jpgimg_20161001_162029https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20161001_162016.jpgimg_20161001_162016Cancellations and stamps for the Western region.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20161001_161919.jpgimg_20161001_1619192016-10-02T03:18:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/09/05/northern-rockies-little-bighorn-battlefield-national-monument/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160821_1227567611.jpgIMG_20160821_122756761Memorial marker for the US 7th Calvary members who fell at the Battle of Little Bighorn.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160821_1224083651.jpgIMG_20160821_122408365Marker memorializing the cavalry horses that were killed during the Battle of Little Bighorn.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160821_123203444.jpgIMG_20160821_123203444Quote from Black Elk at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160821_122734679.jpgIMG_20160821_122734679Markers indicating where US Calvary members fell. The black marker is George Custer's. Three other Custer family members died in that battle, as well.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160821_121853675.jpgIMG_20160821_121853675Portion of the Native American memorial dedicated to the fallen warriors.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160821_121816378.jpgIMG_20160821_121816378Custer's promise to Stone Forehead to never kill another Cheyenne. Stone Forehead's subsequent warning and foreshadowing of Custer's death if he were to break his promise.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160821_121620410.jpgIMG_20160821_121620410Sculpture at the Native American Memorial.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160821_121536780.jpgIMG_20160821_121536780Markers indicating where Native American warriors fell during battle.2016-09-13T03:39:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/09/05/northern-rockies-trip-summary/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016nr_mohead01.jpg2016NR_MOHead01Abby at campsite number 6 in Missouri Headwaters State Park.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016nr_2medicine02.jpg2016NR_2Medicine02Abby with Rising Wolf Mountain in the background.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016nr_dispersed.jpg2016NR_DispersedView from our dispersed campsite area.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/northerrockiesroute.pngNortherRockiesRoute2016-09-11T05:04:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/09/10/northern-rockies-oh-canada/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160826_153257425.jpgimg_20160826_153257425Dave working as the pack mule down the Sundance Trail.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160826_152400329.jpgimg_20160826_152400329View of a waterfall near the trail head of Sundance Canyon.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160826_152003828.jpgimg_20160826_152003828https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160826_144713988_hdr.jpgimg_20160826_144713988_hdrhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160826_143819356_hdr.jpgimg_20160826_143819356_hdrSelfie - Alex is a bit teary because he had to say bye-bye to the horses.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160826_143303580.jpgimg_20160826_143303580https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160826_143249307.jpgimg_20160826_143249307View from the Sundance Trail. We need to purchase kayaks.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160826_142529231_hdr.jpgimg_20160826_142529231_hdrhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160826_142358931_hdr.jpgimg_20160826_142358931_hdrMarsh Loop view.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160826_142340830.jpgimg_20160826_142340830Marsh Loop view.2016-09-10T06:00:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/09/07/northern-rockies-two-medicine-lake-hike/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/map011.pngmap01Our route map.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160823_153554250.jpgIMG_20160823_153554250https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160823_153405163_hdr.jpgIMG_20160823_153405163_HDRhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160823_151114010_hdr.jpgIMG_20160823_151114010_HDRhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160823_151104099.jpgIMG_20160823_151104099https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160823_150416643_hdr.jpgIMG_20160823_150416643_HDRSinopeh Peak?https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160823_144048091.jpgIMG_20160823_144048091https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160823_143123662_hdr.jpgIMG_20160823_143123662_HDRhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160823_143057756_hdr.jpgIMG_20160823_143057756_HDRTwo Medicine Lake.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160823_143053688_hdr.jpgIMG_20160823_143053688_HDRTwo Medicine Lake.2016-09-10T05:11:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/09/09/northern-rockies-going-to-the-sun-road/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160829_144531985.jpgimg_20160829_144531985https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160829_144528663.jpgimg_20160829_144528663https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160829_144459415.jpgimg_20160829_144459415https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160829_140805463_hdr.jpgimg_20160829_140805463_hdrhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160829_131616447.jpgimg_20160829_131616447https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160829_131559529.jpgimg_20160829_131559529https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160829_130234424_hdr.jpgimg_20160829_130234424_hdrhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160829_130159312_hdr.jpgimg_20160829_130159312_hdrhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160829_125657093_hdr.jpgimg_20160829_125657093_hdrhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160829_125652910_hdr.jpgimg_20160829_125652910_hdrGround squirrel at Logan Pass Visitors Center.2016-09-10T04:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/09/08/northern-rockies-grant-kohrs-ranch-national-historic-site/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160830_153821962_hdr1.jpgimg_20160830_153821962_hdr2016-09-08T04:19:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/09/06/august-13-2016-white-stout/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/fermentation_ws.pngFermentation_WSFermentation profile of the white stout.2016-09-06T03:57:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/09/06/tasting-notes-amber-ale-v-3-0/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/amberale3.jpgAmberAle32016-09-06T03:55:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/09/05/northern-rockies-campgrounds/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016nr_lake04.jpg2016NR_Lake04https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016nr_lake03.jpg2016NR_Lake03https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016nr_lake02.jpg2016NR_Lake02Ten Sleep Brewing Company No Name IPA with a charcuterie dinner overlooking Meadowlark Lake.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016nr_lake01.jpg2016NR_Lake01https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016nr_2medicine05.jpg2016NR_2Medicine05View of Two Medicine Lake.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016nr_2medicine04.jpg2016NR_2Medicine04Wolf Mountain at Two Medicine Lake.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016nr_2medicine03.jpg2016NR_2Medicine03https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016nr_dispersed02.jpg2016NR_Dispersed02Alex climbing on a rock formation that was used as a shelter in the past.2016-09-05T04:24:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/09/05/northern-rockies-breweries/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160825_130425913.jpgIMG_20160825_1304259132016-09-05T04:15:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/08/11/august-8-2016-amber-ale-v-3-0/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/fermentation_amberale3.pngFermentation_AmberAle3Specific gravity and pH profile during fermentation with WYeast 1272.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160805_brew03.jpg20160805_Brew03Yeast 29.5 hours post inoculation.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160805_brew011.jpg20160805_Brew01Wyeast 1272 propagation culture after refrigeration.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160805_brew02.jpg20160805_Brew02Samples of sweet wort (left) and the last runnings from the mash tun (right).2016-08-11T04:59:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/04/09/march-26-2016-amber-ale-v-2-0/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/wy1450_20160326.pngWY1450_20160326https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/fermentation_amberale2.pngFermentation_AmberAle22016-08-05T18:30:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/08/05/whats-water-got-to-do-with-it/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160804_brew021.jpg20160804_Brew02Wyeast 1272 American Ale II starter culture viewed under 800x magnification.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160804_brew.jpg20160804_BrewOur temporary yeast propagation and laboratory set up in the kitchen.2016-08-05T04:31:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/07/31/routine-maintenance-oil-change-fuel-filter/2016-08-01T19:48:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/08/01/northern-california-summary/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/casummary.pngCASummary2016-08-01T19:47:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/07/26/disappearing-window/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/window_05.jpgWindow_05https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/window_06.jpgWindow_06Dave at the end of a successful repair.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/window_03.jpgWindow_03https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/window_04.jpgWindow_04https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/window_01.jpgWindow_01https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/window_02.jpgWindow_02Plastic panel removed from the door.2016-07-26T04:24:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/07/25/acadia-national-park/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/acadia_route.pngAcadia_Routehttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/acadia_02.jpgAcadia_02https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/acadia_01.jpgAcadia_01Picture taken when we briefly had sunshine.2016-07-25T04:48:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/07/24/canada-eh/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/canadaroute.pngCanadaRoutehttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/canada_02.jpgCanada_02Smoked meats. Cheese. Bread. What more does one need?https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/canada_03.jpgCanada_03Alex double fisting biscuits and sausage gravy at the Hot Biscuit diner.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/canada_01.jpgCanada_012016-07-24T05:05:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/07/22/western-trip-picture-gallery/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gallery_33.jpgGallery_33https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gallery_32.jpg" """https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gallery_31.jpg" """https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gallery_29.jpg" """https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gallery_30.jpg" """https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gallery_28.jpg" """https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gallery_26.jpg" """https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gallery_27.jpg" """https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gallery_25.jpg" """https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gallery_23.jpg" """2016-07-22T05:51:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/07/21/western-trip-side-adventures/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/garden_02.jpgFormation at Garden of the Gods.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/garden_01.jpg" """https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rushmore_02.jpgA close-up of George Washington from the Presidential Trail.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rushmore_03.jpgView of Mount Rushmore down the Avenue of Flags.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rushmore_01.jpg" """https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hike_02.jpgSylvan Lake in Custer State Park, South Dakota.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hike_01.jpgOn the Little Devil's Tower trail.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rr_07.jpgDurango & Silverton engine.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rr_06.jpgPart of our double length train.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rr_05.jpg" """2016-07-21T04:58:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/06/28/2015-colorado-summary/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2015_westbranch.jpg2015_WestBranchhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2015_mueller.jpg2015_Muellerhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2015_coulterbay.jpg2015_CoulterBayhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2015_palisades.jpg2015_PalisadesPalisades State Park in South Dakotahttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2015_gardenofthegods.jpgGarden of the GodsGarden of the Godshttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2015_departure.jpg2015_DepartureFamily selfie just before leaving the driveway.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2015_summary.png2015_Summary2015 Summer Trip2016-07-20T19:12:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/06/28/2015-colorado-trip-campgrounds/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2015_penny.jpgPenny watching chipmunks at Great River Bluffs State Park, MN.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2015_greatbluffs.jpg2015_GreatBluffsView from the bluff at Great River Bluffs State Park, MN.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2015_flaminggorgeabby.jpgAbby in our campsite at Red Canyon.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2015_flaminggorge.jpgFlaming GorgeView from the Red Canyon Campground in Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2015_sylvan.jpg2015_SylvanCampsite at Sylvan Lakehttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2015_custer02.jpgSylvan Lakehttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2015_custer.jpg" "Creek in Custer State Park2016-07-20T19:12:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/07/20/2015-colorado-trip-yellowstone/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/yellowstone_05.jpgWaterfall in Yellowstone.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/yellowstone_04.jpgAlex enjoying his VIP tour of Yellowstone.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/yellowstone_03.jpgBison at Dragon's Mouth Spring, taken from an elevated board walk.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/yellowstone_02.jpg" """https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/yellowstone_01.jpgAbby at pull out by Yellowstone Lake2016-07-20T19:11:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/07/16/2016-colorado-move-breweries/2016-07-16T04:01:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/07/15/2016-colorado-move-mechanical-mishaps/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/flat_02.jpgFlat_02https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/flat_01.jpgFlat_012016-07-15T13:45:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/07/14/2016-colorado-move-great-basin-national-park/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/greatbasin_09.jpgGreatBasin_09https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/greatbasin_08.jpgGreatBasin_08Great Basin.2016-07-14T05:04:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/07/13/2016-colorado-move-summary/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/greatbasin_06.jpgGreatBasin_06Alex found a rock.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/greatbasin_04.jpgGreatBasin_04A wild boy at Great Basinhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/greatbasin_05.jpgGreatBasin_05https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/greatbasin_02.jpgGreatBasin_02Dave and Alex watching a deer.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/greatbasin_03.jpgGreatBasin_03https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/comove02.jpgCOMove02Abby at campsite 26 in Wheeler Peak Campgroundhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/greatbasin_01.jpgGreatBasin_01Great Basin.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/comove_07.jpgCOMove_07https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/comove_05.jpgCOMove_05View from behind the https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/comove_06.jpgCOMove_062016-07-14T03:58:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/06/30/farewell-ca/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/coloradobound.jpgColoradoBoundhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_coast091.jpg2016_Coast09View after sunset as the fog rolls in at Westport Union Landing State Beach.2016-06-30T18:18:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/06/30/june-23-2016-westport-union-landing-state-beach/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_coast11.jpg2016_Coast11View from Patrick's Point towards Wedding Rock.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/caroute05.pngCARoute05https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_coast09.jpg2016_Coast09https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_coast08.jpg2016_Coast08https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_coast06.jpg2016_Coast06Morning view from our campsite.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_coast05.jpg2016_Coast05Beach that can be accessed from the Westport-Union campground.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_coast02.jpg2016_Coast02Penny and Chewie running on the beach.2016-06-30T15:58:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/06/30/june-20-2016-crescent-city-mill-creek/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_redwoods10.jpg2016_Redwoods10Alex enjoying the hike along Trestle Trail on his pack mule.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/caroute04.pngCARoute04https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_redwoods09.jpg2016_Redwoods09https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_redwoods08.jpg2016_Redwoods08Banana slughttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_redwoods07.jpg2016_Redwoods07Dave standing by the stump of a redwood.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_redwoods06.jpg2016_Redwoods06https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_redwoods05.jpg2016_Redwoods05Alex enjoying the rocks in Mill Creek.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_redwoods04.jpg2016_Redwoods04Stand of young redwoods.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_redwoods03.jpg2016_Redwoods03https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_redwoods02.jpg2016_Redwoods02Redwood log next to campsite 40.2016-06-30T06:02:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/06/29/june-19-2016-state-of-jefferson/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/caroute03.pngCARoute03Route for Lassen Volcanic National Park to Sarah Totten Campground.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_totten02.jpg2016_Totten02Abby in site 8 at the Sarah Totten Campground.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_totten01.jpg2016_Totten01Alex looking for rocks to toss into the river.2016-06-29T05:42:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/06/28/june-17-2016-lassen-volcanic-national-park/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_lassen14.jpg2016_Lassen14View of Chaos Crags from Crags Lake.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_lassen13.jpg2016_Lassen13Ski and snowboarders at the Lassen trail head.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_lassen12.jpg2016_Lassen12View near Crags Lake.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_lassen11.jpg2016_Lassen11Heading over the crest to Crags Lake.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_lassen10.jpg2016_Lassen10The restrooms at the Lassen Peak trail head.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/caroute02.pngCARoute02https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_lassen09.jpg2016_Lassen09https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_lassen08.jpg2016_Lassen08Abby parked at the Lassen Peak trail head.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_lassen07.jpg2016_Lassen07Mount Lassen with a fresh coat of snow.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_lassen06.jpg2016_Lassen062016-06-29T03:33:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/06/28/june-15-2016-plumas-eureka-state-park/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016_plumas.jpg2016_PlumasAbby in campsite 36 at Plumas Eureka State Park.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/caroute01.pngCARoute01Route to Plumas Eureka State Park.2016-06-28T21:12:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/06/27/brewery-tour-june-2016/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sixrivers.jpgSixRiversThe sampler at Six Rivers.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/northcoast.jpgNorthCoastThe sampler at North Coast Brewing Company.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/woodys.jpgWoodyshttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/brewinglair_02.jpgBrewingLair_02https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/brewinglair_01.jpgBrewingLair_012016-06-27T05:35:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/06/14/muir-woods/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/muir_parking.jpgMuir_Parkinghttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/muir_trees.jpgMuir_treesOlympic Nationa Park.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/muir_letters.jpgMuir_LettersAlex inspecting the signs in Muir Woods.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/muir_family.jpgMuir_familyhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/muir_creek.jpgMuir_creekRedwood Creek, taken from a foot bridge.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/muir_alextree.jpgMuir_AlexTreeAlex checking out a hollow in a tree.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/muir_alexcreek.jpgMuir_AlexCreekAlex enjoying Redwood Creek.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/muir_alex.jpgMuir_AlexAlex on the path in Muir Woods.2016-06-14T22:48:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/06/14/firefly-2015/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/firefly_mccartney.jpgAlex at Paul McCartney. He was there. It counts.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/firefly_family.jpg2015 Firefly.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/firefly_alex02.jpgAlex making faces at Firefly.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/firefly_alex01.jpgAlex getting into the music at Firefly.2016-06-14T05:04:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/06/13/rv-travel-with-a-toddler/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/alex_driving.jpgAlex_DrivingAlex having a blast in the driver's seat.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/abby_inmotion.jpgAbby_inMotionhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/alex_eating.jpgAlex_eating2016-06-13T05:01:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/06/04/biking-in-davis/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/bikemap.pngBikeMaphttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/alex_trailer.jpgAlex_TrailerAlex off to daycare in his bike trailer!2016-06-04T04:58:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/06/03/living-in-davis/2016-06-03T23:47:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/06/02/magic-8-ball-says-reply-hazy-try-again/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/alexabbyjune.jpgAlexAbbyJune2016-06-02T03:57:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/04/27/april-26-2016-tasting-notes-amber-ales-belgian-blond-and-vanilla-bourbon-imperial-porter/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tetrafecta1.jpgTetrafectahttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ambersv21.jpgAmbersv2https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160426_amberale.png20160426_AmberAleYeast responsible for microbiological haze of amber ale, version 2.02016-04-27T05:46:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/04/18/alex-and-abby-a-history/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/alex_abbyhappy.jpgAlex_AbbyHappyAlex the traveling man as Abby moves him down the road.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tanglewood.jpgTanglewoodhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/alex_biscuits.jpgAlex_BiscuitsAlex enjoying Mama's biscuits and gravy so much he is using two spoon.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ommegang.jpgOmmeganghttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_20150705_195353640.jpgIMG_20150705_195353640https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/alex_hammock.jpgAlex_HammockAlex relaxing in a hammock at Firefly.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_0273.jpgDSC_0273Alex snuggled up in his Storchenwiege carrier.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20141012_172722.jpg20141012_172722Alex enjoying some tummy time outside on the dinette cushions.2016-04-19T05:18:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/04/07/transmission-failure-october-2015/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/abbytow.jpgAbbyTowAbby being towed from the EZ-Pass administration building parking lot.2016-04-07T16:54:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/04/03/turbo-resonator-failure-june-2015/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/splitresonator.jpgSplitResonatorThe split turbo resonator. That seam should not have that gap.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/abbyturboresonator.jpgAbbyTurboResonatorDave working on the turbo resonator.2016-04-03T20:21:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/04/01/march-31-2016-tasting-notes-belgian-blond-and-vanilla-bourbon-imperial-porter/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/belgianblondvbip.jpgBelgianBlondVBIP2016-04-01T05:24:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/03/25/california-move-trip-summary-and-statistics/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/overalltripmap.jpgOverallTripMap2016-03-25T19:36:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/welcome/abby-our-planned-impulse-purchase/2016-03-25T15:54:03+00:00weekly0.6https://mcelvains.com/2016/02/26/day-19-01142016-quartzsite-az/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/quartzsitetoyotas.jpgQuartzsiteToyotashttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/quartzsitepulledporkfries.jpgQuartzsitePulledPorkFriesLunch of champions: pulled pork fries and funnel cake.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/quartzsitepaintedbus2.jpgQuartzsitePaintedBus2https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/quartzsitepaintedbus.jpgQuartzsitePaintedBushttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/quartzsitedutch.jpgQuartzsiteDutchDutch and his pup.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/quartzsiteadultdaycare.jpgQuartzsiteAdultDayCarehttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/quartzsite_buses.jpgQuartzsite_BusesSome of the rigs seen at Quartzite.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/day19route1.jpgDay19Route2016-03-25T15:53:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/03/21/march-20-2016-tasting-notes-amber-ale-update/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ambers_02.jpgAmbers_02Two temperature mash on left, single temperature on right.2016-03-25T15:51:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/03/24/march-20-2016-belgian-blond/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/microscope_wlp500.jpgMicroscope_WLP500800X bright field microscope image of WLP500 starter culture.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/fermentation_belgianblonde.pngFermentation_BelgianBlonde2016-03-25T03:57:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/03/23/day-25-01202016-davis-ca/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/abbydavis.jpgAbbyDavishttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/day25route.pngDay25Route2016-03-23T06:02:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/02/13/day-15-16-0110-01112016-socorro-nm/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/socorroalex.jpgSocorroAlexAlex hiking in a Canyon near Socorro, NM.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/day15route.jpgDay15Route2016-03-21T04:32:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/03/15/march-13-2016-tasting-notes-amber-ale-two-ways/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ambers.jpgAmbersTwo temperature mash amber ale is pictured on the left. Single temperature amber ale is pictured on the right.2016-03-21T04:04:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/03/20/day-24-01192016-half-moon-bay-state-beach/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/day24route.pngDay24Routehttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/halfmoonbay.jpgHalfMoonBay2016-03-21T04:03:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/03/19/day-22-23-0117-01182016-new-brighton-beach-state-park/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/santacruz_031.jpgSantaCruz_03Dave and Alex checking out the sand.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/scmb_02.jpgSCMB_02https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/scmb.jpgSCMBhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/santacruz06.jpgSantaCruz06Sailboathttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/santacruz_04.jpgSantaCruz_04Happy men.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/santacruz_03.jpgSantaCruz_03Dave and Alex checking out the sand.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/santacruz_02.jpgSantaCruz_02Alex and Dave on the beach in Santa Cruz.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/santacruz_01.jpgSantaCruz_01Alex looking at the Pacific.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/nbspalex_05.jpgNBSPAlex_05Happiness is running through a puddle.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/nbspalex_04.jpgNBSPAlex_04Water action shot!2016-03-20T03:01:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/03/19/founding-of-our-qaqc-microbiology-laboratory/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/alexmicroscope02.jpgAlexMicroscope02A future microbiologist (?) taking a his first look through a microscope.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/alexmicroscope01.jpgAlexMicroscope01Alex checking out the microscope.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/microscope.jpgMicroscope2016-03-19T04:44:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/03/12/day-21-01162016-morro-bay-state-park/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/morrobay03.jpgMorroBay03https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/morrobay02.jpgMorroBay02https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/morrobay01.jpgMorroBay01https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/day21route.pngDay21Route2016-03-12T05:35:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/01/31/day-14-01092016-carlsbad-caverns-national-park/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/carlsbadfamily21.jpgCarlsbadFamily2https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/carlsbadnatural.jpgCarlsbadNaturalGoing into a hole in the ground.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/carlsbadfamily2.jpgCarlsbadFamily2Hiking in the caverns. Alex is fixing our hair.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/carlsbaddave.jpgCarlsbadDaveDave carrying Alex out of the caverns.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/carlsbadalex.jpgCarlsbadAlexhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/carlsbad7.jpgCarlsbad7Speleotherm formation.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/carlsbad6.jpgCarlsbad6Cavern pool.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/carlsbad5.jpgCarlsbad5Speleothermhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/carlsbad4.jpgCarlsbad4Lion's tail.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/carlsbad3.jpgCarlsbad3Column speleotherm2016-03-12T05:33:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/03/06/day-20-01152016-joshua-tree-national-park/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/signla.jpgSignLAhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/signcaline.jpgSignCALinehttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/day20route.jpgDay20Route2016-03-12T05:32:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/03/05/february-28-2016-amber-ale-2-ways/2016-03-06T02:22:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/03/05/brewing-system-upgrades/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/kegcleaning.jpgKegCleaningExciting Friday night ahead of a brew weekend.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/brew0228.jpgBrew0228New brew equipment!2016-03-05T06:53:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/02/04/january-31-2016-sunset-pale-ale-stones-bitter-chocolate-oatmeal-stout/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/brewday.jpgBrewDayOur set up for our first brew in California.2016-03-05T06:41:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/02/24/day-17-18-0112-01132016-oro-valley-az/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dave_restocycle.jpgDave_RestoCycleBeing forced into manual labor to pay for the room and board at the house of friends.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/vla.jpgVLAhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/day17route.pngDay17Route2016-02-24T04:33:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/01/27/day-13-01082016-guadalupe-mountains-national-park/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/nmtoliet.jpgNMTolietPrison style toilet and Brantley Lake State Parkhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/guadalupesnow.jpgGuadalupeSnowhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/day13route2.pngDay13Route2https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/day13route.pngDay13Route2016-02-24T03:06:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/02/19/february-18-2016-tasting-notes-sunset-pale-ale-bitter-chocolate-oatmeal-stout/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/beer1.jpgBeer2016-02-24T03:01:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/02/11/239/2016-02-13T06:04:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/02/13/february-12-2016-sunset-pale-ale-and-bitter-chocolate-oatmeal-stout/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/keggingday.jpgKeggingDay2016-02-13T06:03:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/01/25/day-11-12-0106-01072016-big-bend-national-park-chisos-basin/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bigbendalexrock.jpgBigBendAlexRockhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/roadbends.jpgRoadBendsHeading south to Big Bend.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/longstraightroad.jpgLongStraightRoadhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/day11route.pngDay11Route2016-01-27T04:31:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/welcome/thetravelers/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bigbendsunset.jpgBigBendSunsetBig Bend sunset.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bigbendnightsky.jpgBigBendNightSkyhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bigbendfamilyphoto.jpgBigBendFamilyPhotoFamily photo with the 'Window' as our background.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/alexosprey.jpgAlexOspreyhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/abbybigbend43.jpgAbbyBigBend43https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/abbybigbend35.jpgAbbyBigBend35https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bigbendwindow.jpgBigBendWindowView of the 'Window' from the Chisos Basin loop trail.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bigbendsunset02.jpgBigBendSunset02The sun sets on our second day at Big Bendhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_20150711_161617377.jpgIMG_20150711_161617377https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_20150709_185515142_hdr-2.jpgIMG_20150709_185515142_HDR (2)2016-01-26T05:59:17+00:00weekly0.6https://mcelvains.com/2016/01/20/day-1-12272015-sunday/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/10584013_10205116431260653_1156864616514025895_n.jpg10584013_10205116431260653_1156864616514025895_nOkay, this is technically 2015, but it is the day we left upstate NY. It is the start of our 2016 adventure.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016-01-20-02-20-05.png2016-01-20 02.20.052016-01-25T07:17:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/01/21/day-2-12282016-monday/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/10660242_10205126691717158_7413234156151711318_n.jpgTugaloo SunriseSunrise in Tugaloo State Park (GA)https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016-01-20-23-46-34.png2016-01-20 23.46.34https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/screenshot_2016-01-20-23-39-05.pngScreenshot_2016-01-20-23-39-052016-01-25T07:16:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/01/21/day-3-tuesday-12292016/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1798636_10205127809665106_3210131516103641577_n.jpgDriving in AtlantaDave snaps a view of Atlanta as we head down the road.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016-01-21-01-21-17.png2016-01-21 01.21.172016-01-25T07:16:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/01/21/day-4-12302015-wednesday/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1292955_10153926863674363_7520220071332250648_o.jpgYe Olde Brother's Tasting FlightTasting flights at Ye Olde Brother's Brewery. One flight per beer drinker. Great pizza!2016-01-25T07:15:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/01/23/day-6-01012016-friday/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/jessalextrains.jpgJessAlexTrainshttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/davelivingston.jpgDaveLivingstonhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/texaswelcome.jpgTexasWelcomeTexans! One can still drive friendly and pass.https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/day6route.pngDay6Route2016-01-25T07:15:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/01/22/day-5-12312015-thursday/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/abbycitypark.jpgAbbyCityParkhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/day5route.pngDay5Route2016-01-25T07:14:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/01/24/day-7-01022016-saturday/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/abbycourtyardmarriott.jpgAbbyCourtyardMarriotthttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/day7route.pngDay7Route2016-01-25T07:13:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/01/24/day-9-10-0104-01052016-monday-tuesday/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/day9route.pngDay9Route2016-01-25T07:12:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/welcome/wandervogel-what-why/2016-01-23T18:43:52+00:00weekly0.6https://mcelvains.com/2016/01/20/the-corporate-dustbowl/2016-01-21T06:55:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/01/18/moving-mishaps-to-the-5th-degree/2016-01-21T04:31:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.com/2016/01/17/abby-our-planned-impulse-purchase/https://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/10387545_10202695708504097_3844549838958351593_n.jpg10387545_10202695708504097_3844549838958351593_nhttps://mcelvains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/10592888_10202447875148418_8158494375119222834_n.jpgAbby2016-01-20T17:45:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mcelvains.comdaily1.02020-05-28T03:25:39+00:00