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Old 10-12-2015, 08:42 AM   #21
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Old 10-13-2015, 10:03 AM   #22
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Not the one that you are thinking about, the one south of Salt Lake City. Had a bad leak in the water pump, so I am getting professional help (I have been told I needed it) in replacing the ginormous pump.




They said two hours, and then I am on my way to the Salt Flats

On a lighter note, some swell pics taken on the way into my latest troubles........

This is the San Rafael Swell





The Interstate runs right thru it - notice the semi, giving it some scale.





And an awesome Mexican joint I have eaten at a couple times in Orem - Beto's - they have a 4-pound burrito for $5





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Old 10-15-2015, 09:01 PM   #23
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can you guess where?



a hint






the next morning, I was awoken by this mirage




The Lady of the Salt Lake





I spent a couple days there on the OTHER side of the hill

http://bamarides.com/video2/Bonneville.mp4

I have more pics but those were the hi-lights
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Old 10-24-2015, 09:58 AM   #24
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Beach trip



Bought a new toy to strap to the roof

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Moving northwest in a couple days
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Old 10-27-2015, 12:30 PM   #25
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Spent a couple days in eastern Oregon, nice quiet hillside spot where I could do some repairs.



https://vimeo.com/143766917

now I am in Washington.

Anyone recognize this bridge?



or these ducks?

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Old 10-27-2015, 01:42 PM   #26
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Keep the great pics coming, you're inspiring all of us!
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Old 10-27-2015, 03:45 PM   #27
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i agree! im left speechless every time i see your posts, makes me so jealous to even read this stuff. how the hell do you get your bus to all these random spots where nobody else is even in sight, that's exactly how i want it to be.
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Old 10-27-2015, 04:14 PM   #28
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No idea about the bridge but that third duck back looks mighty familiar.

Thanks for sharing & keep the pix a'comin'!
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Old 10-27-2015, 11:34 PM   #29
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how the hell do you get your bus to all these random spots where nobody else is even in sight, that's exactly how i want it to be.
I am getting pretty good at sniffing out BLM(look for that video soon), and lack of people. Most of the time, I also try and be "out there" during the week when most others are at work, and roll back into town for supplies when folks are going out in the woods.

That is also how I like it - wind, birds, deer, elk, and rain - perfect "noise"
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Old 10-28-2015, 10:09 AM   #30
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Roger that --- I'll take critter sound over people sounds any day.
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Old 10-28-2015, 10:14 AM   #31
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Maybe I missed it, but 3 years?
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Old 10-28-2015, 11:05 AM   #32
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Maybe I missed it, but 3 years?
3 years was an initial projection for how long I could travel in a bus, sans mortgage/rent, utilities, etc., with what I had in the bank. So far, even with the crazy spending(toys/gadgets/electronics) I am still on track for 3 years. I am looking at a sailboat also, and I do miss working, so who knows how long it will last, but so far I am having the time of my life.
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Old 10-28-2015, 11:18 AM   #33
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looking forward to the BLM video, just watched most of your past videos and i gotta say it was pretty damn funny you got stung on the roof of your mouth by a bee, made me laugh pretty good. keep it up!
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I figured, and glad to hear that it was not something sinister like a terminal illness.

Well there isn't saying you can't stop and work along the way. I have been watching a lot of sailing channels, as that was the very first idea we had for tiny living and I have been looking for inspiration. One of the things I see with a lot of them is that 2-3 year projection of traveling before depleting funds, then getting a paying gig stockpiling for a bit and heading out again. The SV Delos sailing channel on youtube had an 8 part clip series of a chat they did in Copenhagen, after I watched it I thought sounds kind of like what I would do. A good boat aint cheap (and a cheap boat will take a lot of work) and makes our skoolie projects seem super simple.

Any who been enjoying the videos keep them coming as they are definitely worth watching. I would ask if you develop any tips on finding camping to please share.
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Old 10-29-2015, 12:34 PM   #36
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Your pics make us all remember what we are building our buses for.

The for posting and sharing your adventure with us.

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Old 10-29-2015, 07:31 PM   #37
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Digging all the responses, thanks, they keep me motivated for sharing

Spent the night in the wilderness outside Seattle



nice creekside campsite



whitewater was calling but I did not answer



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Old 10-29-2015, 10:28 PM   #38
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Looks like fly-fishing country to me.
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Visited the Rain Forests of Olympic, and I am still wet.







Lots of water in the woods and the beaches



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