This story was told to me 20 years ago. The minimalist in me has remembered it for so long because of the message at the end. I even recall paraphrasing this story to a Buddhist Monk back in the mid 90’s. Even through the test of time I retained the...
It is the final leg of this summer’s urban camping festivities. In 6 weeks my temp work commitment will expire freeing me up to get back on the road. To celebrate, I go up the mountains this weekend for a much needed trip away from asphalt and civilization.
With my departure date quickly approaching (whoo!) I am have begun working on all the paperwork to stay out of Colorado for 12-18 months. My passport was due to expire in December and with another trip to Mexico over the winter along with the drive through Canada to get to...
It has been 3 months since I have returned to the Longmont Moose Lodge. Upon arrival, I figured I would be gone within 5 to 6 weeks, but the unexpected temp work lured me in to stay the whole summer. Once again, same as last year, my projected departure date...
I have begun what seems like has become an annual passage. Like migrating to a warmer climate or returning to my birth place I have an affliction to redecorate. One would think that living in a van would end all urges to move furniture, but these recent days has been...
I have always tried to keep this blog about my adventures, not my bowel movements or personal-gossip, so I have had little to post about lately. It may end up being this way (quiet, not bowel movement talk) during my commitment to temp-work for these few months I will be...
It is final. The paper work – complete with 2 copies of my passport, 4 of my license, 4 of my SSN card, and five notary stamps – is in the mail to the officials in South Dakota. In a few weeks I will receive the plates, titles, and registration...
In anticipation of the interior rebuild, I decided to get some spring cleaning in this weekend. It was desperately needed as I must have carried 20 pounds of Arizona, Nevada, & Utah sand back home with me. It was unbearable living with the sand-storm that was still going on in...
I have arrived back in Colorado where I will be staying for 5-6 weeks. Timmy has Spring Break from school at the beginning of April, his Birthday in early May, and the end of his school year in the middle of May all are reasons to return even though the...
