Day 18: Strasburg pt 3
Welcome
Yesterday was another rest day in Strasburg.
I started my day with a leftover salad dressed with what seemed like a mustard sauce or a very thick vinaigrette.
As well as being a rest day it was also laundry day and change the sheets day as we had just passed the mid point of the tour.
The new sheets.
The old sheets.
Yesterday’s highlight was without a doubt seeing Jon setup his bus studio. There comes a point in the creation of every album when you realise that some of the electric guitars that you recorded don’t sound as excellent as you had hoped so you have to set up some amps in the primary lounge of the bus in the carpark of a Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott and re-record the electric guitar parts with the correct tone.
Jonathan plays the Les Paul.
Jonathan leans on the Fender Deluxe.
Jonathan tweaking the Roland Jazz Chorus.
And for some bonus content here are a couple of shots of even more recording going on in the hotel room of a Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott.
Liz throwing down some additional vocals.
Lunar Vacation keyboardist Mateo helping out with some synthesiser programming.
I’m lucky enough to have a contribution today from guest automotive editor Tristan Deck who has been hard at work putting this brand new truck through it’s paces.
Today's Dream Drive™ is the Swamp Ryder. My test drive comprised of a mix of both Interstate and Highway driving scenarios. I enjoyed ample headroom in both the cabin and the undercarriage. After much consideration I am pleased to inform prospective buyers that the Swamp Ryder comes equipped standard with a class leading set of features:
Engine: 333 cubic inch 3 Cylinder Diesel
Gearbox: 2 forward gears plus manually operated vertical crank gear
Mirrors: Telescopic
Periscope: 91KA40T/1.414HA 40ft 32°-8° Type 2
Tailgate control: Paddle Shift Operated
Tailgate rating: NASCAR++
Wheels: 4x Deep dish aluminum
ANCAP safety score: N/A
Bolt size: 7/64" Star Nuts all around
Fuel: 81+ Octane Briquettes
Service Interval: One Presidential Term OR 500 Miles, whichever comes first