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Autumn Update – Flagstaff, AZ

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Guisepi

Howdy, folks! Another season is upon us, and the most exciting news I have to share is that WE LEFT THE WEST COAST! Right now we are in Flagstaff, AZ on our way to The Herb Folk Gathering – the … Continue reading →

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Summer Update – San Juan Capistrano, CA

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Guisepi

Another season is upon us. It seems like they just keep rolling through. I guess time does fly when you’re having fun… Since our last update in Spring, Edna and I haven’t traveled too far or served an enormous amount … Continue reading →

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Spring Update – Trabuco Canyon, CA

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Guisepi

Today is a big day! Not only is it the first day of Spring, but it marks 6 years since the day I bought Edna and the one year mark of our Two+ Year North American Tour. According to plan, … Continue reading →

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Disc Golf and Curtains – Nevada City, CA

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Guisepi

I just wanted to give a quick little update from the journeys of Edna Lu the teabus and myself, Guisepi. I’m sitting in a cute little tea shop in Fresno, where I spent way too much money on a pot … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Journeys, News | Tagged CA, curtains, disc golf, fresh water, Fresno, Mountain Rose Herbs, Nevada City, projects, ReStore, salvage, Silva Acres, Southern CA | 1 Comment

Merry Xmas! Winter Update – Nevada City, CA

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Guisepi

Well, it seems as if the craziness of Spring and Summer caught up with us, and our focus over the course of fall has shifted from outward craziness (serving tea, events, traveling) to more inward craziness (many, many bus … Continue reading →

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Autumn Update – Arcata, CA

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Guisepi

When you have no strict itinerary, there’s a lot of wiggle room. And I like it! I left Portland and headed straight to my Wilderness First Responder course (see blog entry here) knowing only that I was going to see my … Continue reading →

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Summer Update – 3 months of Tour – Arcata, CA

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Guisepi

It’s been an interesting one, folks. Three months ago Edna (the teabus) and I started a 2+ North American Tour with no itinerary. The plan has been to have no plans, allowing us to roam the country with no obligations and … Continue reading →

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Hello Portland! – Portland, OR

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Guisepi

Yes! It was a BIG step for our 2+ North American Tea Tour to get here. The one big string that was still attached that hampered our no-itinerary/go-wherever-we-want,-whenever-we-want modus operandi was Freddie the horse trailer (mobile shop/storage unit). I’ve been … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, News, On the Street | Tagged City Repair, First Thursday, Freddie, North American Tour, OR, Portland, Reddit, shop, Tea Tour, Village Building Convergence, WA | Leave a comment

Reaching Escape Velocity – San Juan Islands, WA

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Guisepi

Although I haven’t read his book, my newfound friend Steven Roberts wrote a book called Reaching Escape Velocity: Launching gonzo engineering projects with sponsors, media, volunteers, and other potent forces. The title (and idea of the book) have stuck with … Continue reading →

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Our Time on the San Juans – San Juan Islands, WA

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Guisepi

7 months – it is the longest I have been anywhere in years. I came to prepare for the North American Tour, but also to spend some time with my mom and grandparents, and to give them all a hand. … Continue reading →

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