December 12, 2013 Lake St. Catherine – Poultney, VT Outside Temp 18* Windchill 13* Water Temp ??? (She’s icing up) What does one do for their 49th Birthday… I guess most people would go to work, perhaps take the day off and relax. Some go out at night and drink and/or dance the night away. I’m…
Author: Journey Waters
Author, Poet, Craftsman
I’ve been writing and sharing stories from the road since 2013. I also have a YouTube channel under The Itinerant Craftsman where I travel the USA performing unique and challenging construction projects out of my Custom Overland Truck. You might also find me at a Tantra or Music festival.
Eastbound – Day 18 (Letting Go)
December 4, 2013 Narragansett, RI 136,058.4 (338.8 miles) [pe2-image src=”http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Me9pKuusOL0/Up6kLZ_1uXI/AAAAAAAAEtA/QUQN9qHufNk/s144-c-o/1203131225b.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/108131301217387227436/EastboundDay18#5953376273294539122″ caption=”The gang checking out Lexie’s bus.” type=”image” alt=”1203131225b.jpg” pe2_img_align=”right” ] We hit a couple of Milestones today, but before I get to them, let’s catch up on the last few days. So my last post was on and about Thanksgiving. I had made it home and…
Eastbound – Day 17 part 1 (BE FLEXIBLE)
November 26, 2013 Hoosick Falls, NY “Winter Storm to hit New England” The key to being successful in life and with your dreams and goals is to remain flexible. Today I will exercise that flexibility as a strong storm is expected to hit the New England area on Wednesday (tomorrow) as I’d be driving south…
Eastbound – Day 13
November 22, 2013 Hamilton, IN 134,777.7 (225.4 miles) This morning started out nice enough. A bit chillier out than when we went to bed so I knew the cold front was coming in. Crazy Larry made me French Toast for breakfast, I took advantage of the shower facilities and then we got the bus ready,…
Eastbound – Day 12
November 21, 2013 McHenry, IL 134,552.3 (349.9 miles) [pe2-image src=”http://lh3.ggpht.com/-g2X8stDLHAk/Uo7jzq46bUI/AAAAAAAAELM/4Uc4MjjuamA/s144-c-o/1121131733.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/108131301217387227436/EastboundDay12#5948942634628836674″ caption=”Just after dark and we hit the Illinois State Line on Highway 12.” type=”image” alt=”1121131733.jpg” pe2_img_align=”right” ] We sit here tonight in McHenry, IL about an hour south of Milwaukee or north of Chicago camped at a new friends house. Crazy Larry is a…
Eastbound – Day 10
November 19, 2013 Fargo, ND 133,935.6 ( 420.1 miles – a new record for us) [pe2-image src=”http://lh3.ggpht.com/-StRrnO1m6AM/Uow3IJGCeBI/AAAAAAAAD9I/D-tng5Htgj0/s144-c-o/1119131001a.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/108131301217387227436/EastboundDay10#5948189820869310482″ caption=”There was home last night. Very Grateful to the owner, Richard for letting us stay right there.” type=”image” alt=”1119131001a.jpg” pe2_img_align=”right” ] When I went to bed last night with a Bobcat (Big Rig with no trailer) parked…
Eastbound – Day 9
November 18, 2013 Murdo, SD 133,515.5 ( 196 miles) [pe2-image src=”http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6nnNTOcvTbc/UorGP9fJ58I/AAAAAAAAD8w/NPA8Rt-UiZ4/s144-c-o/1118130751a.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/108131301217387227436/EastboundDay9#5947784235401734082″ caption=”The town closes up shop and goes home in October. I’m glad one of them left me an outlet to borrow for the chilly night” type=”image” alt=”1118130751a.jpg” pe2_img_align=”right” ] What a day! It began quite early as I woke up at 5:30am very…
Eastbound – Day 8
November 17, 2013 Keystone, SD 133,319.5 (166.4 miles) It was darn right chilly last night in fact its the first time I had to use the Buddy Heater right up until bedtime. I knew snow was in the forecast and expected it to hit us overnight which I prefer to driving in it. So we…
Eastbound – Day 6
November 5, 2013 Billings, MT 132,923.2 (257.6 miles) We got a nice early start today, well by early I mean 9ish 😀 but our usual is 11am so we’re doing much better. The drive out of Anaconda was fun. Ask anyone who knows me a long time and they will tell you that I never…
Eastbound – Day 4
November 13, 2013 Anaconda, MT 132,654.1 (106.8 miles) Today we made a side trip to Anaconda, MT to see a new friend and fellow bus owner Mitch G. and his family. Mitch offered to help me diagnose the issues affecting Sandy right now, that being a rough idle that stalls out and will not restart….