Big Sur Bound

Made it just outside Ventura last night, pulled the Warrior over and fell asleep. Woke up to the sound of the ocean, checked the oil, then cruised to Carpenteria for some caffeine. We stopped at a super cute cafe, the Lucky Llama. Back on the road, drinking fresh juice, listening to good tunes. Boom.

Big Sur bound in da RV!

We packed up Jaks RV, Bri decorated...we loaded it with food and beers, with sarongs and guitars, with boards and potted plants. And now we are Big Sur bound...surfing our way up the coast. We're rocking out to the Tune Yards and laughing and enjoying all of the love and joy the universe has placed in our laps. Let the good times roll...

Winnie Woman: Part II

Traveling is not just seeing the new; it's also leaving behind.
Not just opening doors; also closing them behind you, never to return.
There is a third dimension to traveling, the longing for what is beyond.
--Jan Myrdal

I've been hard at work, researching my plan to live in a Winnnebago. I'm learning lingo, laws and lessons about living on the road. "Boondocking" is what hard-core RVer's call parking somewhere for free. I want to be a Boondocker!!! This week I rented the 80's Albert Brooks flick "Lost In America" where a couple cashes in everything that I own to tour America in a huge motor home. It's entertaining, though when I execute my plan, it will be much more thought out - and I don't think that I will loose all my money in Vegas {like the wife does in the movie}. What can I say, I've never been much of a gambler. While watching this movie, the man makes constant references to Easy Rider, and that being his inspiration. SO, yesterday when I was returning Lost In America, I picked it up -- research, ya know.

I've been working hard at getting all the details for becoming a Winnebago Woman, and here are some sites that have been helpful....or at the least, entertaining:

• http://outside.away.com/outside/magazine/0698/9806rv.htm

"I believe the Winnebago has set me free. It has made me swim and eat pancakes with strangers and turn down obscure roads with no worry about where I have to be and when." Ann Patchett

• http://www.scribd.com/doc/2263983/Selecting-A-Vehicle-To-Live-In-A-Guide-for-Wannabe-Car-Dwellers
• http://www.cheaprvliving.com/
• http://www.roadjunky.com/guide/795/a-travel-guide-to-living-out-of-your-vehicle

Winnebago Woman.

Driving home from the Thrift Store today, I was struck with my latest and greatest idea...a WINNEBAGO. It's the perfect plan. A home on wheels. Mobile Home. BAH. I love it. You know me, I love research - so as soon as I got back to the house I ran over to the computer and started to search for Winnebagos, and all of the information concerning them. Just think about: cruising around Cali, parking at Malibu and surfing all morning -- then just steps from home and a hot cup of coffee!

Well, little did I know that there are thousands upon thousands upon thousands of Winnie's out there, and you can actually get one {that runs!} for a decent prize! My palms started to sweat...my dream isn't that far off afterall! On craigslist I found one that seems pretty cool - but it's the description that I love best. Here it is {note the poor spelling/grammar and their email address}:

1984 Winnebago Motor Home

" this has around 60000 miles on it the motor is a 454.......has to beds one bathroom w/ shower.....has kitchen w/ sink n cabients...has a yalling and has a kitchen table and lots of storeage room.......we used to take this to the race tracks n use it for towing our racecar....we decided to sell this because we dont use it alot and firgured maybe someone else out there well used it........you can email me at mercedez1021@yahoo.com or call the cell 609-330-7975.........i'm gonna have more a better picuters as soon as i can get th keys to it "

Also while doing my research, I stumbled upon The Winnebago Experience: Bringing Back the Hobo. It's a documentary of two guys on their journey to find, purchase and execute living in a Winnebago! Ah, kindred spirits! With the money that they have saved, they have self-financed numerous short-films, music videos {COLD WAR KIDS! love them.}, and documentaries -- including this one about life as a hobo. You can check out their journey here: http://www.thehobosoul.com/winexp.html

I think that it is time to take my Gypsy Wagon {aka Ford Focus} to the next level...

I want a Winnie!