Crunch Time

I’m absolutely excited. Practically vibrating with joy and determination and general bubblegummy-ness. I’m also terrified.

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A Big, Fat Van Post About Big, Fat Topics: Van Progress and COVID-19

It’s still a lot to do, but I’m definitely on the home stretch. Besides, it’s good I’ve got plenty to do, since I’m out of work for at least three weeks.

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The First Night Alone

It’s midnight when I finally stop, so wrung out that I stumble a bit as I drop down on the steps.

I've Named the Van, and I'm Nearly Set to Go

The last week before I left was just as insane, because all of that was still going on, but I also had a lot of goodbyes to get through.

I Destroyed Part of My Build

I was dead set on pretending I had no van, and that I’d never been crazy enough to start this insane project, for the rest of the day.

The Open Road is an iconic image.