NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS!

"Travel, Live, Explore" as the Forum's motto is. [which is what attracted me here].
I was an International 5 Star Chef all my Life for the "rich and not so famous". When 10 years ago now my only Child, Son and Best Friend passed away at 26 I tried to hang in there but probably took it harder than most would have had. Priorities change. 7 Years ago, my rescued Pit "Spirit" and I sold/gave away everything and took on the road camping full time. "Mother Nature" is now my only relative as I also just lost my Mother a month ago [I am actually in Munich right now trying to sort out the Bureaucracy and probably will have to come back a third time, maddening].
So that what we do. Has been the Schooling of this Fabric of Life. At 65 now now hoping for a few more such Years ahead. We mainly stay in the USA having lived in Europe before for 30 years, Middle East, Africa. "Get to know your own Backyard" I always say.
Amateur Photographer, I write as my therapy, motorcycle and sidecar. We now tow from point A to point B with a Honda Element that has an Ecamper. 5 years was on the sidecar strictly. I think getting softer has much to do with it. South in the winter, north in the summer...
I use a 1996 GS/Ural sidecar, 310,000+ miles and lately also a full Ural Gear-Up. The 2 wheel drive and reverse gets us in more isolated areas than before as we strictly do National Forests and BLM land, no campgrounds.
We live without refrigeration and all one~pan cooking. Still love to cook.

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Ara,

Your blog has been inspirational. I'm glad to have you here to share your experiences.
 
Stankfoot here?

came over here with my fellow ARSES. doing some camping, kayaking and exploring with Stankfoot JR. Joined soon as Haggis told me about this awesome new place to hang out. was told "DON'T DRINK THE KOOL-AID" its always in the Kool-Aid. looking forward to catching up with those that I have met and meeting some new people along the way.

currently driving a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. getting ready to start to "build" it will be slow.

looking to add a GS1200 Adventure to the shed soon.

if any of you are ever in Virginia contact me and I may be able to host for a few days.

Ted.
 
New to the forums, been around on some other vehicle/travel sites for a while now. Currently truckelss, but still get out and camp/hike a ton.

Picture of me and the boy from two weeks ago, we are taking him camping for the first time this weekend :)

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That is an Awesome Pic Storz! Keep going with your Boy! Welcome to AAV!


New to the forums, been around on some other vehicle/travel sites for a while now. Currently truckelss, but still get out and camp/hike a ton.

Picture of me and the boy from two weeks ago, we are taking him camping for the first time this weekend :)

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Beemerchef......I hope that you are doing well my friend!


~Mark......SWR

Great Photo above! Keep on going.

Doing as well as possible here in Munich, Germany, trying to get my Mother's ashes back on June 1st. Bureaucratic nightmare. Missing Spirit. So ready to go and hide behind "that boulder" very soon and let it all unravel.
 
God Bless you Ara and Spirit!

Carry on! I know you can do it!

I Love You Man!

Keep Going!


~Mark.......SWR



Great Photo above! Keep on going.

Doing as well as possible here in Munich, Germany, trying to get my Mother's ashes back on June 1st. Bureaucratic nightmare. Missing Spirit. So ready to go and hide behind "that boulder" very soon and let it all unravel.
 
Ara I feel so sorry for what you are going through. Just be strong and know that God Loves you and will help guide you through. If you only ask Him.


Aloha!

~Mark......SWR
 
New to the forums, been around on some other vehicle/travel sites for a while now. Currently truckelss, but still get out and camp/hike a ton.

Picture of me and the boy from two weeks ago, we are taking him camping for the first time this weekend :)

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Awesome. Welcome to AAV!

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Hello everyone, I'm Jeff. Just a guy that likes to road trip, camp, and generally get off the beaten path with my truck...and sometimes I bring my wife and dog! :)

 
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