loneliness

I'm very impressed with the commitment here to good and honest sharing of experiences to help others. I'm planning to travel (i guess by myself) and "boondock" in my Buick Enclave. I plan to sleep under stars in a hammock (2 types that I have) as often as possible. I plan to sleep in the car if...

so how does anyone else deal? I try to stay busy, keeping things in future mind, look forward to my few visitors and seeing family and friends for winter. Though sometimes loneliness is just there and there ain't much you can do. Unfortunately too I tend to tip em back a lot more to fight this...

Heard an interview with this guy on CBC today, really good stuff. I think this underlines the importance of community, and the benefit of sites like this here STP. We should be doing more with each other... The radio interview for those who don't like to read...

What do you do to remain social? I know there's rainbow gatherings and the like, but what about when there's not a regional and you don't want to be in a city, but you don't want to be all alone either? I'd like to deal with cities as little as possible, unless I need supplies or something...

Being alone = independence, but are you personally able to be happy while on the road by yourself for long periods of time? How do you deal with being alone? Don't forget stupid things like having a stuffed animal ;)