Tag Archives: breakdown

Winter Update – Writing Retreat! – Blythe, CA

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Guisepi

We made it! To our winter retreat, that is. Edna Lu and I rolled into Blythe, CA just a couple days ago in perfect time to start our winter writing (finishing the Tea Bus Factory Service Manual – hopefully!). We’re … Continue reading →

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Transmission Mission – Mooresville, NC (NASCAR Country)

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Guisepi

Wow, I am stunned… About 2 weeks ago, as we were driving from Asheville to Hot Springs, NC Edna’s transmission gave out. She wouldn’t move forward nor backward… nothing. We were on the side of the road all day, at … Continue reading →

Posted in Mechanical, News | Tagged AAA, Asheville, breakdown, community, Efland, hot springs, money, Mooresville, NC, transmission | 4 Comments

Travels Through New Mexico

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Guisepi

This is a place of so much beauty, good people, and amazing resources. Ally, Edna (the teabus) and I arrived via back highways to Albuquerque after accidentally running into some beautiful places like La Ventana Arch and Malpais National Monument … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Journeys, On the Street | Tagged Albuquerque, Balloon Fiesta, biodiesel, breakdown, Carlsbad, Cedar Crest, Earthships, Fall Upcycle Fair, Farmers' Market, hot springs, La Ventana, Las Vegas, Los Cerillos, Madrid, Malpais National Monument, Montezuma Hot Springs, New Mexico, NM, Poetry in Motion, Rio Grande Gorge, Roswell, salvaged, Santa Fe, Taos, Taos Herb Company, The Commons, The ReStore, The Singing Road, Tijeras, Tim's Place, UFO Museum, WVO | 1 Comment

In the Studio with Elephant Revival – Woodinville, WA

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Guisepi

Bear Creek Studio is a paradise for musicians. This live-in recording studio was built out of an old barn buried in the forest northeast of Seattle on a small creek. Edna and I were lucky enough to spend two … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Journeys, Mechanical | Tagged Bear Creek Studio, breakdown, Elephant Revival, Seattle, WA, Woodinville | Leave a comment

News Update – Tours Announced

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Guisepi

Well Hello! It has been a while, yes it has. A lot is new: many-a-tea parties have been happening, working on the bus still in Eureka, making some exciting plans. For one, we are gearing up for some big events … Continue reading →

Posted in Bus Building, Events, Journeys, News | Tagged 10000, alternator, Arts Alive!, Ashland, Barter Faire, breakdown, Britt, CA, CO, Elephant Revival, Eneron, Eureka, IA, Madison, National Hob Convention, NW, Olympia, OR, Oregon Country Fair, radiator, Roostalk, Salem, San Juan Islands, Seattle, solar, Tonasket, vegetable oil, WA, WI, WVO | Leave a comment

Bus Tow Bus

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Guisepi

I just refound this old video of when Edna broke down shortly after I first bought her. I hope you enjoy!

Posted in On the Street, Video | Tagged Brave New Bus, breakdown, CA, Edna, Los Angeles | Leave a comment

Springtime Journey – Northern CA to WA

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Guisepi

Oh, and what a journey it was! A little break time in Shelter Cove at the house of the Andrews Family – a great crew of folks who have helped me immensely with the bus and keeping me fed, showered, … Continue reading →

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Tea Bus Breakdown – Garberville, CA

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Guisepi

The first long distance ride I ever took without packing my bus full of ridesharers I broke down. A month earlier I had put five people, two bikes, and a bunch of gear in the bus for a trip from … Continue reading →

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