When I was a kid I loved playing in the dirt. My friend had a dirt yard under his side porch where we built a hideout, played with trucks, shot toy guns and hung out all summer long. I’d go home with dirt in the creases of my elbows, dirt on my knees, dirt under…
One Bowl, One Plate, One Fork
When I asked my friend Craig, the experienced outdoorsman, for his advice on what to pack for my kitchen he said, “One bowl, one plate, one fork, one spoon, one mug, one sharp knife, one pot to boil water, a spatula, a can opener and a frying pan. It should all fit in one small…
Showering On The Road
Something that everyone talks about when living on the road is showers. Everyone seems obsessed with replicating as close to a home based shower as possible. Some travelers stay in full service campgrounds with showers (expensive). Others get gym memberships and go to towns to shower (traffic). Some use public recreational facilities (yuck). Some have…
The Project That Saved My Life
Back in 2006 I saw a therapist. I had just quit drinking. I clearly was struggling with depression and anxiety, among other issues. In time, therapy and sobriety helped me to deal with my problems and become the man I always wanted to be. One day, after making a lot of progress, I told my…
Thinking About My Wife
I think about my wife every day. i don’t think about her every minute of every day because some minutes I’m thinking things like: Oh crap, was that my exit I just passed? Where am I going to sleep tonight? Is that wheel on my camper bowing outward? How am I going to turn around here?…
It’s All Theoretical Until You Have Experience
I’ve been planning my road trip for months. I’ve done hundreds of hours of research. I’ve talked to experienced friends, bloggers, campers and survivalists for advice. I’ve read books, scoured the Internet and watched far too many youtube videos. I studied maps. I practiced packing. I obsessed over every detail. My planning was flawless. Things…
The Biggest Rottweiler I’ve Ever Seen
When I parked on BLM land in New Mexico, I was exhausted. It was cold and windy. I had driven for several days with little rest. After checking in with mom and Zack, I put Snickers in the camper and we both fell hard asleep. A few hours later, I woke up. I got out…
Gone
I am on the road. I left my old home and my old life four days ago. First stop was near Tampa Florida to drop in to say hello (and goodbye) to an old high school friend. From there I overnighted in a busy Wal-Mart lot in Bushnell Fl, a highway rest stop with truckers…
My New Home
There are times when I am fully immersed in prepping for my life on the road. Those are good times. I am challenged. I am focused. I am learning. I am meeting new people and being presented with new ideas. I thought I’d share a few pictures and recent highlights. This is my truck. It’s…
Empty House, Empty Life
My friend Bruce asked if I was having second thoughts about going on the road next week. I told him that I can’t wait to get out of here. He asked if I was ready for this adventure. I told him I wasn’t looking for an adventure. The truth is, I don’t know what else…