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150 Days and counting
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Eligible to retire in 36 days
For What It’s
Worth
Preparing For On The Road
I know I can’t be prepared for everything that can happen on
the road, but I have been trying to think of any situation or obstacle that
could happen and be at least halfway ready for it. Breaking this down into smaller parts, there
are things that can happen while driving, things that can happen when you are
camped, and things that can happen when you are out exploring while
camping. Those subjects can all be
broken down even further into sub-categories.
Driving issues
Mechanical car problems, road conditions, and traffic
conditions are all factors that need be taken into consideration. Minor and major bus failures can happen
unexpectedly, some may require repairs needing replacement parts, which could
take several days or even weeks to acquire.
That can be a major detriment to any tentative schedule or agenda you
have planned. I have been trying to plan
for most conditions that I can foresee, buy sometimes shit happens I guess.
Camping issues
This can also be broken down into sub-categories such as
campground issues versus boondocking issues.
Campground issues can be a lack of
a spot to camp in, or maybe environmental issues such as a loud and unruly
bunch of campers making a racket, or even fauna issues such as wildlife animals
like bears, bees or wasps that could become issues. Maybe they don’t allow pets? Maybe the camping fees are exceedingly higher
than expected?
Boondocking (i.e. camping NOT in a
campground) brings it’s own special set of possible issues. Maybe there is no level ground available
nearby to park the bus at? Maybe there
is no shaded area available? Maybe there
is no available water source available? Maybe
food, drinking water or fuel supplies are running low, which should have been
better planned for? All these things
need to be considered and planned for.
To be continued…
Comedians
I hate it when someone I really like and think that they are
hilarious ends up dying, for some stupid reason. Many times it is from those same demons that
made them choose comedy. Steve Martin
put out an album titled, “Comedy isn’t Pretty”, which is actually true. Many comics have lived tragic lives and many
still do. They hide behind their comedic
abilities to laugh at it when deep down inside it is what’s killing them…
slowly. Too many comics die from taking
their own lives, either by substance abuse or they end up killing themselves
some other morbid way. Some just fade
away into obscurity. It is a shame, but it
what makes them turn to comedy in the first place. It becomes an escape from their deep sadness
or depression they try to hide from us all.
I’m going to try to touch on some of these comedic geniuses that I loved
and hope I can open your eyes to their plight.
Mitch Hedberg
You may have seen Mitch performing his stand-up comedy on TV
some time in the past 20 or so years, even though he passed away back in
2005. Mitch had a huge cult following
due to his unusual subject matter, his on-stage presence, and his unique style
of delivery. He would hide his shyness by facing backwards, closing his eyes,
hiding behind his long hair and his ever-present sunglasses. His cadence was his own unique style and his
one-liners were legendary. Many of his
cult followers would yell out the punch lines before he could say it. Some people never got his humor, it was
similar to the comic Steven Wright, so it was up to us weird ones to watch his act
and enjoy it. You can catch some of his
shows on You Tube, which is nice.
Unfortunately, he left us way too early and we loyal followers really
miss his brand of humor. Good speed,
Mitch Hedberg!
Simple
Joys of Life & Words of Wisdom
“Some people
just lack the ability to laugh at themselves.
That’s where I come in.”
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Snoopy asks
that you please… “Bark Less and Wag More!”
Until next
time… Be Good!
- cb
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