June 2018 – Zeke Speaks

Doing What I Can

June 30, 2018 The Bus No Comments

The garage continues to have computer issues so no chance of bringing in the bus. Well…. to the exterior! Yes, time to start on painting. The internet says Henry Tropi-Cool all silicone paint is waterproof and minimizes UV and heat transfer. Very popular with the motor home and RV crowds.…

Research

June 29, 2018 Facts The Bus No Comments

Today was about gathering information. Lots of time looking at my phone. Reading about electrical systems, solar power, water, and imagining the inns and outs of what to do. Taking notes. A day of brainstorming. Mentally exhausting. We carry magnesium chloride with us, so we can refill our magnesium spray…

Wheels Go Round

June 28, 2018 Facts The Bus No Comments

I’ve been working on the bus while it is parked in a dirt spot next to the detached garage. The weight of the thing plus the already wet soil plus the additional rain made for spinning dualies. Frank showed us how to pull out the bus. First we attached one…

Sound of Silence

June 27, 2018 Facts The Bus No Comments

I used a crosswalk today and there was no coo coo noise to help blind folks. It seems that every crosswalk at a light is identifiable by a pair in the Bay Area. M R, who lived with us for a while and is blind, did not like the dinging.…

Perception and Projection

June 26, 2018 Facts The Bus No Comments

There are the most of the times, when we’re on the same wavelength, right? There are also times when it is made plain the different perspectives we each have on the genius of doing something. Those times are fun too right? One we have is that I’m tearing apart a…

Inching Closer

June 24, 2018 Culinary Facts The Bus No Comments

Working on cars is one of those difficult to do things. I mean I’m very hesitant and reluctant. I’m ok with wood. Sewing is a nonstarter. Trepid though I am, I can work through it in the kitchen. Always super slow though. And in need of an upgrade if I…

Demo Days

June 23, 2018 Culinary The Bus No Comments

The almond butter I have here is runny. While I’m used to various viscosities as brands and temperatures change, don’t knock over a jar of this stuff and expect to save much. I pour it on the bread like olive oil. Which obviously makes for drippy sandwiches. And messy plates.…

Calm Before the Storm

June 22, 2018 Facts The Bus No Comments

This weekend is going to be something! I have the tools and an identified place to do the work. Weather looks good. Picked up some work pants and demo gloves too. I can mail what’s needed to get the bus registered tomorrow. Soundproofing stuff is on the way. I spent…

All Aboard

June 21, 2018 The Bus No Comments

Tomorrow is the final day of Mme Awesome’s Sun Dance. Your support and attention are supremely appreciated. Please, when resting, eating and drinking support our Dancer. I woke to pouring rain, and stood looking out the window at the now covered river’s flood plains and seriously considering waiting until tomorrow,…

Negotiations

June 20, 2018 Facts The Bus No Comments

Thursday is Day 3 of Mme Awesome’s Sun Dance. Please keep her in your thoughts as you rest, eat and drink. Today I called Rick of Midwest Transit to see what could be done on getting the 2006 Chevrolet Collins bus price reasonable. Who likes shopping? What about haggling? Not…