did you get new bars on her? she looks different.

and hrm that sounds a lot easier than i expected, ill have to take a shot at it once i get the damn thing.

right now theres some n00b trying to pawn one for 120, but he knows apparently little about bikes and less about their value, its rusty and a little tattered, and 120 bucks. Im going to take a look over and convince him there are horrible problems with it, and try to get it for half that =D.

I poked through Sheldons and Jurs sites and found my touring idea stronger and stronger. I think I am definately going for it. Im picking up a cheap and ugly, but large set of panniers for twenty bucks soon as well.
Im a very light packer, so for a weeks journey I think I can pack most everything into the 28L worth of pannier with the sleeping bag on top of it all, and perhaps another small set of panniers for the front for the water, and bits and bobs. For now I think ill be pretty comfortable, even when i become canoe-born. The cargo really helps when youre soloing.

Im going to investigate some manner of portaging the canoe with the bike. Can you imagine? That would make life so easy.