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  1. PatchTwist

    What are you listening to right now?!!!

    Today, a ton of X-Mas parodies (classy and filthy alike). On a normal day, I listen to almost anything. I think it is easier to simply say that I'm not a fan of most 2010s pop and country, but listen to just about everything else under the sun.
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    Chevy Astro Conversion Van

    So far, it looks like I'm getting around 16 mpg in the city, but I haven't done much highway driving yet. At least it has a large gas tank. As for handling, it doesn't like going up hills and doesn't have much take off, but I can drive on ice and snow like it's just a wet spring day.
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    Chevy Astro Conversion Van

    So after my Odyssey, Goldmember, bit the dust a year ago, it has been a bumpy ride. But a week ago, I finally got something a bit better suited to me. 1996 Chevy Astro Starcraft. By far, the best and most comfortable vehicle I have driven and the interior has so much potential for modifying. It...
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    Anyone run with a Honda Odyssey?

    I had a 2008 Honda Oddysey - Goldmember - for about 1 1/2 years and she sadly bit the dust one night at 3 am on an on ramp. The Hondas do come with their technical quirks (transmissions and malfunctioning sliding doors to name a couple), but as long as they're cared for, they rock. They are also...
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    Moving in my van

    And you'd be right lol My phone's auto correct often betrays my quick-typing trust.
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    Moving in my van

    Another Michigander! 'Ello! I second what Dmac said about heading south if able. But if you do stay up here for the winter: wear layers, get yourself one of those super cold weather sleeping bags, a little space heater, and definitely a CO2 sensor. And Pinterest has all kinds of tips and tricks...
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    Polyamory Anyone?

    If the relationship is actually polyamorous instead of someone using manipulation to get away with cheating, cool. For some, it works. For some, it doesn't. It just depends on the individuals involved. My mother has been in a polyamorous relationship for many years and is accepted by the...
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    Photos Oh, Xenomorphs...

    Oh, Xenomorphs. How I love thee. Today's ink sketch for shits and giggles. Edit: Was having a hard time getting the picture aligned or sized right. Hopefully I have fixed it.
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    Mother/fathers.

    As much as I would like to think I have moved on, I, too, have sudden bursts of anger and rage. They are directed towards my father. The neglect, the temper, the manipulation, the lost years I could have shared with my mother... So much more that rise up with sudden triggers. For a while I...
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    Piss

    Choking, yes. Blood, to a degree. Pissing, can't say that I am. But whatever rocks your boat, I say. :)
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    Good Listenin

    "Everybody Knows" by Leonard Cohen.
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    Natural tick repellent?

    Essential oils are great. Vics Vapor Rub works okay, as well. It won't keep 100% of them off, but it keeps the majority at bay. Same for mosquitoes.
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    Which wild plants do you commonly use?

    One I don't think I have seen here is the awesome Jewel Weed (aka Touch-Me-Nots). It grows in moist areas/wetlands and is great for skin irritations. Bug bites, poison ivy, etc... It is just starting to come up right now and grows throughout the summer. You just slice down the stem and apply the...
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    Ecowarriors Unite

    When I moved into the house I rent, my first order of business was chewing out anyone who dared touch my precious dandelions. To add insult to their injuries, I went on a planting rampage of anything that bloomed, went to seed, and spread like wildfire. It is still glorious. Screw the rich as...
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    The best thread ever

    The midget pole dancer in his little leopard print banana hammock.
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    Photos Meet Goldmember.

    Captain Asshole at the wheel while First Mate Blu and I test how comfortable the floor is. We all approve.
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    Photos Meet Goldmember.

    Hokay, so, here's Goldmember, chillin'. Dayum, that is a sweet van you might say... Anyway, for anyone looking to build in one of these Hondas, I give you warning: the floors are fucking crazy uneven. So, first order of business for me was building the floor. So today, with massive amounts of...
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    Photos DIY Leather Knife Sheath

    A tip for improvising for the hand sewing without leather working tools: Use a nail and hammer to punch the threading holes. I've been leather crafting for a while and unfortunately I've never been able to get my hands on good and true tools, so improvision has been bliss. Awesome sheath and...
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    Hello

    Welcome aboard, Terri! :)
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    Dogs in vans problems?

    This is one of my main hesitations about bringing an animal with me. First, of course, is working out safe conditions in the van. But the thought of cops and random "good samaritans" busting into my van to "save" my animal worries me a lot. I have planned on taping notes to the inside of my...
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    Does anyone turn into a hermit?

    Outside of work, I very much keep to myself. In fact, retail work more or less increased my "hermity" habits by major overexposure to people - something I hate and drains me. But I have always been very introverted, and I haven't even hit the road yet. Some people are more geared toward...
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    Photos Meet Goldmember.

    Thanks, guys! The process has begun! *que Mortal Combat theme*
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    Does anyone else just.... Never miss people?

    On one hand, I look forward to seeing people I care about, especially Rennies and such. They are my folk and I want to know how everyone is fairing. Of those people, only a very small hand full I actually spend real time with when I see them, and even then I tend keep to the outskirts...
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    Photos Meet Goldmember.

    Lords and Ladies, Wenches and Scallywags. Allow me to introduce my new ship: Goldmember. I discovered her on the coast of the wild lands of Craigslist after months of fruitless exploration, mosquitoes, and shitting seagulls. Worn yet still full of life and potential, I called for a parlay with...
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    Video Washing clothes in my van!

    Between the washing and rinsing, approximately how much water do you go through?
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    new kid hitting the streets

    Hey there, and welcome aboard. :) Yeah, my suggestion is wait until you're 18 and a legal adult. That way you don't have to deal with minor (pun intended) complications. From what I understand, many of us here - myself included - deal and cope with mental health problems in some form or...
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    How did you learn to play an instrument?

    I was in choir in middle school and that's where I learned to read music and dabble in recorder. Unfortunately I was and never have been very good at reading music, but I can work it out if given the time. A bit over a year ago I picked up guitar. Several musician friends had passed away and I...
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    Howdy All, Here for Vehicular Conversion Info; For Now

    With any luck, sometime in the next two weeks I'll have my minivan. Hoping for a Honda Odyssey, but we'll see what happens.
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    Howdy All, Here for Vehicular Conversion Info; For Now

    Hi! I'll be working on a conversion myself in the near future. Another site that is chock full of info on conversions is cheaprvliving.com and its YouTube channel, run by a man named Bob Wells.
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    Introducing...

    *waves* Hello, Vagabarker! Nice to have you in board. Enjoy the buffet of info and stories. :)
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    Fav beer?

    Angry Orchard, Red's Apple Ale, and this odd little vanilla porter with a white mustache on the label that I found at MegaBev a while back. Flavorful and refreshing.
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    News & Blogs 3 "Drifters" Face Murder Convictions

    Bloody hell... >:( Not only gives wanderers a bad reputation, but also serves as a reminder to us to be on the lookout and stay safe.
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    Waterproofing Canvas Shoes and Boots

    I researched this method to waterproof shoes and boots, but I see no reason this couldn't work on any fabric/canvas gear. I think this makes things more water resistant than proof, but whatever works is what I say. In this example, let's use shoes. Get yourself some beeswax. You can find it...
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    Just making my introduction :)

    That's excellent, man! Few things are more rewarding than learning and adapting through experience. And by the looks of the pics, you seem to have a really good start to your build. Good luck to you on your ventures and path!
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    injuries? who's got stories?

    Among many, one of the most memorable was getting T-boned by a car running a stop sign while I was on my bike. Luckily, I just came out of it with gashes on my face and arms, a permanent lump on my head, a scar along my eye, and a broken radius at my wrist. When I regained consciousness, the...
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    Just making my introduction :)

    I leather craft, hand sew, make jewelry, draw, paint, etc... Pretty much anything that catches my interest. Given the limited storage space I'll have, I'm keeping it all small. As for where to go, anywhere and everywhere. First stop I'm planning on is SD to get residency and all that jazz taken...
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    Photos share pictures of your buddy

    I'm so sorry for your loss. :(
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    Photos share pictures of your buddy

    This is who will be coming with me in the van: Tony - aka Asshole. He is very intelligent (almost too much for his own good), is really getting the hang of car rides and his leash training, and all in all my little mama's boy.
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    Vehicle towed for sleeping in it?

    There are a few websites and apps that can point you to various free parking/camping areas, even specifically Walmarts.
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    Just making my introduction :)

    Hey guys, Patch here. Currently, I'm a (supposedly) full time inventory coordinator/manager at a craft store, but that's going to change in a few months. I'm searching for my minivan to move into so I can hit the road. Traveling and breaking away from the ant colony is something I have dreamed...
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    Rubber Tramping Vehicle of Choice

    I'm looking into a decent sized minivan. The Chevy Venture I wanted to look at got sold last night, so the search is back on. But my reasoning for wanting a minivan is that it's inconspicuous, has good gas mileage in comparison to most full sized vans, and I don't want nor need a lot of space...