Case of the Mondays

Luke: Let me ask you something. When you come in on Monday, and you're not feelin' real well, does anyone ever say to you, 'Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays'?
Tony: No. No, man. Shit, no, man. I believe you'd get your ass kicked sayin' something like that, man.

Okay, okay... this wasn't really a conversation between Tony and I, for those of you who aren't Office Space fans. (originally Peter & Lawrence) The point of this entry is all about tomorrow... Monday! I currently have all (I hope) necessary parts in my possession to get the Rev back together and running, AND a day free of obstructions and prior engagements. My brother-in-law, Tall Tony, doesn't have to work tomorrow, so we are heading to Menomonie with heaters & tools in hopes of getting my sled all back together in one day. I'm only nervous for a few of the planned operations, but most of our work is pretty routine and simply time-consuming. For example; clean out and install fuel tank, install stator & magneto, reinstall heads, install new grips, install new flipper, move steering stem, place & mount motor, hook up electronics & cooling, reinstall & seal exhaust, fill anti-freeze & fuel, try firing engine. Try firing engine... wow I think i'm going to be a bit nervous for that. I've had the itch to ride for a month and i'm hoping Monday is the day. Fingers crossed.

I believe that I have a big tool-set and a rolling toolbox on the way for Christmas. Something that is long overdue... but I am quite excited to start my life-long tool collection. After Christmas, all I will need in my garage is a big heater and it will pretty much be amazing. A further update on our U.P. trip, we plan to stay at Mike's cabin in Land '0 Lakes to save money, and commute north to the powerlines in Twin Lakes. It's about a 50 minute drive if the roads are okay... which simply means waking up a tad earlier to get to where we need to go. Mike and the guys are going up to his cabin on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th of January to ride at Evo... we'll see if i'm ready by then and if the pocket-book grants me permission.

Enjoy a few pictures of the recent snow-fall at my parents place in River Falls. Until next time...