I am glad Dean, Connie and your adventure machine (The Pathfinder) made it to the Bay Area even with a busted alternator.

I had a very nice Labor Day weekend. Good company, nice camp ground next to a river, etc., what else can I ask for?

Now I know the Xterra can really climb. Josh pulling a heavy off-road trailer made it to the top. I know that the trail to the campsite is very steep. My cycling friends call me "Pure Climber" because I can pretty much climb anything with a road bike or mountain bike; but, climbing that trail with a mountain bike gave me so much leg pain. Now, I have a new found respect for the Xterra.

Rommel