August 25th  Without the internet – or limited use of it – we have time to talk about stuff.  This morning we talked about the GMC and the “lack of reliability” we have been experiencing lately.

I have to admit that it has been unreliable, especially if you consider the fact that I couldn’t find the problem for days and there might even have been multiple problems.  Hopefully, it is now fixed.   I feel bad about that but I know that things like that happen even to new rigs.

A difference between having a GMC and a later-model SOB is mostly in who fixes it, how much it costs, and how long it takes.  With the GMC if I can fix it I do and it takes much less time and costs much less.  If I cannot fix it then I probably know someone who can and they might even be close to where I am at the time.

Another difference between having a GMC and an SOB is the satisfaction of making it into whatever you want.  It is probably along the same lines as building a hot-rod.  The other GMC owners and our vendors, their experience, and their willingness to help is a big factor in making the process fun and productive.  Our vendors invest in products that make the GMC safer and more efficient to operate – without them we would be in trouble keeping these beauties running.

We like the campground we are in – the Tunnel Mountain campground but the full hookup section that we were in was pretty ugly.  We took a look at the electric-only section of the park and it looked really nice so we switched to that section.  Now we have views of mountains in every direction – beautiful.

It was another clear crisp dry sunny day in Banff.  After some housekeeping we went to see the Banff Springs Hotel which was built by the railroad in the 1930’s so that people could get to the springs – and they could make money.  I hope some of the photos help to show you what it looks like in person.

On the way down the hill from the hotel we took a look at the Bow River falls, met a Mountie, and saw a bride.  Then we did a little grocery shopping at the Safeway and went to Starbucks for WiFi.  I think we’ll try McDonalds tomorrow.