Tag Archives: OR

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

New Radiator and Transmission Cooler – Eureka, CA

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Guisepi

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 →

Posted in Mechanical | Tagged 7.3L IDI, CA, CO, Eureka, fan clutch, OR, Oregon Country Fair, radiator, tools, transmission | Leave a comment

Oregon Country Fair – Veneta, OR

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Guisepi

Preparing for OCF was three weeks of hard work. I spent pretty much every waking moment at the shop working on projects in the bus: closet, woodbox/table on wheels, kitchen drawers, cabinet doors, etc (more on these to come in … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Journeys | Tagged Elephant Revival, Eugene, Laura Goldhamer, OR, Oregon Country Fair, rideshare, Shook Twins, sick, tea party, Veneta | Leave a comment

Colorado – First Trip off the West Coast

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Guisepi

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 →

Posted in Bus Building, Journeys, Mechanical, News, On the Street | Tagged biodiesel, Bishops Castle, Boulder, bus building, CA, Chadwick Stokes, CO, Denver, Elephant Revival, junkyard, KS, Lyons, mechanical, My-Tea Kind, Nevada City, North American Tea Tour, OK, OR, Pearl St., Salt Lake City, serving tea, Sub Terra, tea party, UT, WA, Wagon Circle, WVO | 2 Comments

Little Cod Wood Stove – Bus Building

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Guisepi

WARNING: This entry may be boring except for those of you nerdy enough to be curious about my experiences obtaining, installing, and using my Little Cod wood stove (made by Navigator Stove Works on Orcas Island, WA). Just in time … Continue reading →

Posted in Bus Building, News | Tagged CA, Coos Bay, denatured alcohol, Eureka, fire, firewood, fridge, Little Cod, Navigator Stove, OR, Orcas Island, sink, WA, wabi sabi, water heater, Webasto, wood stove | 27 Comments

Rootstalk 2011 Video

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Guisepi

Posted in Video | Tagged OR, Rootstalk, Salem, video | Leave a comment

Rootstalk Festival 2011 – Salem, OR

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Guisepi

Cultivate Revolution! For so long I have been guided by an idea that my father taught me: If you really want something to get done, you have to do it yourself. I live this when building and fixing my bus. … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Journeys | Tagged community, DIY, Eugene, festival, Free Tea Pavilion, Kelly Kettle, Lightfoot, Mountain Rose Herbs, OR, Rootstalk, Salem, serving tea, solar hot water, sun tea, tea party, Turbo Kettle | 4 Comments

Rootstalk 2011 Photos

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Guisepi

Posted in Photos | Tagged community, festival, Mountain Rose Herbs, OR, Rootstalk, Salem, serving tea, solar hot water, tea party | 1 Comment

Announcing Rootstalk Festival

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Guisepi

Yes folks, the rumors are true: The Free Tea Party will be hosting a Free Tea Pavilion at Rootstalk – a festival celebrating plants, people, and planet. Rootstalk is put on by Mountain Rose Herbs, one of the Free Tea … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged Cascadia Wildlands, community, festival, Mountain Rose Herbs, OR, permaculture, Rootstalk Festival, Salem | Leave a comment

On the Road to the Oregon Country Fair – CA, OR

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Guisepi

I left Northern California with so much joy to give and tea to share with people. I arrived Ashland and served tea all afternoon in the park after getting some tea donations from Eco Teas and Adelante! Gallery and Tea … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Journeys, On the Street | Tagged Addelante, Ashland, bum, CA, Eco Teas, Elephant Revival, festival, hitch-hike, hobo, hobo code, nomads, Northern CA, OR, Oregon Country Fair, permit, serving tea, tramp | 1 Comment