Six states so far and so much has happened—great hosts in Maryland, a fabulous winery in New Jersey right after we got off the ferry, a stop at Bus Depot (more on that later). After ten days of insufferable heat, we finally got a break in the weather as well as a chance to sleepContinue reading “Rest and exhaustion”
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Assateague Island, Delaware
I have to admit that I was initially a little let down by Delaware. Many folks online told us about the beaches and the fun we would have in Rehoboth. And indeed the beach looked fun… except we had our dog, Jolene, who was not welcome on the beach. Or on most any other beachContinue reading “Assateague Island, Delaware”
Podcast: Melanie
Meet Melanie Moore—a real-life hero who uses her VW crew cab to deliver sell and deliver books. Known as The Cincy Book Bus, she is a recognized figure in the Queen City. Best of all, all the profits she makes go directly to child literacy efforts.
Leaving Part 2: Norm, our man in the clutch
What sort of cocktail of emotions did I feel when—as we were already running two days late for our adventure of a lifetime and I had a multi-hundred dollar repair—what sort of feelings did I have as the clutch petal slammed to the floor? Rage, I am sure what a large portion. Utter despair. TheContinue reading “Leaving Part 2: Norm, our man in the clutch”
Leaving Part 1: Alternate Plans
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”
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”
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…
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.
Send-off Party Announcement
Hey, friends. We leave town in just over a week. Before we go, we wanted a chance to say goodbye to friends and family. Whether you’re an old friend or someone we’ve only met through the various Facebook VW groups, we hope you’ll come out to Caesar Creek Vineyards on August 20. The Phatty WagonContinue reading “Send-off Party Announcement”
On the Road with Adie 