Tag Archives: CA

Summer Update – 3 months of Tour – Arcata, CA

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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Wilderness First Responder Training – Orleans, CA

I had been contacted by a friend in Arcata several months ago to help get the word out about a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course in Orleans, CA in June. The reason this course was so special, she said, was … Continue reading

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Tea Bus on Stanford Storytelling Project – Palo Alto, CA

Almost a year ago when I was visiting some friends in Palo Alto I was interviewed for the Stanford Storytelling Project (interestingly it was the day before I was on West Coast Live). If you have time to listen to the … Continue reading

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Free Tea Bus Interview – Palo Alto, CA

What a better way to bring in the new year than with a fun little video. Shot and edited by a Stanford University woman named Rosie Cima, who I met in early 2012 in Palo Alto. It’s fun!

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Woodworking the Interior – Eureka, CA

I decided to make my main home base Washington and leave Northern CA for a bit. With access to such a great shop in Eureka, CA, I thought it would be a good idea to get a big push in … Continue reading

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New Radiator and Transmission Cooler – Eureka, CA

After much overheating on our recent trip to CO, and continued overheating even after replacing the fan clutch, water pump, thermostat, and heater hoses, I realized that the radiator was the culprit. I noticed some build up in the radiator … Continue reading

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Colorado – First Trip off the West Coast

I think it’s safe to say the Edna’s first voyage off of the west coast was due to love. I fell in love with a woman 6 years ago, and re-fell in love with her over a year ago. She … Continue reading

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Front End Work – Nevada City, CA

In the early evening we rolled into Nevada City, a place I’ve never been. I was blown away. Wow, this town is awesome! It’s in the heart of gold country and is probably one of the most well preserved towns … Continue reading

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Bay Area – Spring!

It had been way too long since Edna and I had spent much time in the Bay Area. Other than one day at Occupy Oakland, it had been over a year, and even then it was a short visit. So … Continue reading

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Old Polka Madre Videos

A day or so after I bought Edna Lu the tea bus (early 2008), I picked up a gypsy polka band called Polka Madre. Their van had broken down in Mexico and they needed to get to their gigs up … Continue reading

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