We are leaving town on the 22nd, I told everyone. “Rubber on the road and heading toward Hocking Hills.” That was the plan. That was what I put on the itinerary I gave my family. That is what we told the good people of Helvetia, where we planned to stay on nights three and four. ItContinue reading “Leaving Part 1: Alternate Plans”
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Playlist: West Virginia
I have to admit that I am not off to a roaring playlist start here with only two tracks on my first state’s playlist. But they are two really good songs. And my goal to include a Dylan song on each list? I am chagrined to admit I could not find a single song byContinue reading “Playlist: West Virginia”
Podcast: Brett
Now this bus is one wild ride. A 1958 panel van. The outside has been spray painted and airbrushed with murals. The once solid walls have portal windows and the wheel wells have been cut out. The front of the bus has a giant pair of steer horns. But the real stories reside with Brett—anContinue reading “Podcast: Brett”
Review: Luci Lights
The bus uses battery power most of the time. The fridge, sink pump, and LED lights all run off the battery, so saving power wherever you can is important. That’s where Luci Lights come in. They are rechargeable—either through a mini USB port or, most importantly, through a small solar cell. The nice part isContinue reading “Review: Luci Lights”
Playlist: Leaving Ohio
New feature on this blog! With each new state I visit, I will add to an ever-growing Spotify playlist that I have cleverly titled On the Road with Adie.
Podcast: Bo & Susanna
This season starts in the Finger Lakes of New York—the land of wine and waterfalls where Ryan and I took our bus, Adie for a long weekend. We met a couple, Bo and Susanna, who lived in a VW bus in Germany many years ago. And they have stories…
Indiana / Michigan Round Up
Our final shakedown trip took us to what some call America’s third coast—the Great Lakes. Specifically, we drove the coast of Lake Michigan, trolling the beaches, talking with locals, camping, and, of course, sampling the wines. Here are some of the highlights:
Vintage VW tire cover!
I could open up two cubic feet of space inside the van if I were to mount the spare tire on the front of the bus like a reasonable person. But, truth be told, my vanity stands in the way. I can’t bring myself to cover up the coveted VW ornament on the front. SoContinue reading “Vintage VW tire cover!”
Podcast: Season 2
Buckle up, folks! This season we have expanded our horizons—interviewing folks from Michigan to the Finger Lakes in New York. We are serving up ten new episodes that include entrepreneurs, artists, champions of the community, and bold adventurers.
Leather Straps
Here’s an easy peasy one to make your life a little easier. When I installed my new seat belts, I had an issue with them falling on the floor. I didn’t want to install stiff belt holders for a few reasons (number one being that the passenger seat is on a rotator). But the bucklesContinue reading “Leather Straps”
On the Road with Adie 