Popular Post John Barresi Posted March 12, 2014 Popular Post Report Posted March 12, 2014 Wow, where to start.Well, I'll open by saying that these past couple of years have been some of the most trying of my life, and consequently, my wife TK's.We've had a rough road of it, close to calling it quits a number of times and we have arrived at a "jumping off" point, both literally and figuratively. JB & TK's 2014 Adventure (initial plan, subject to changes and TONS of additions as we go) Indeed, TK and I are liquidating many of our belongings, putting a fair share in storage, and taking the rest on a several month, cross country tour that is likely to last into November. I have seen 49 of 50 states (damned Alaska on the other side of Canada!), and I want to share that experience with TK, stopping to give clinics and lessons all along the way in order to finance our travel, making like Mr and Mrs Johnny Kiteseed all across the US... Frankly, we need to fill our cups and leap out into the universe together so that we might drink of those cups into a ripe old age. Some will say "are you nuts??", some will revel in our decision... But truly, it's the right one for us at this point in our lives. Loose plan is to have most everything cleared out in 4 weeks, on the road 2 weeks after that (around Apr 26). KiteLife continues, kiting activity continues, except I hope to share many more adventures with you all as we go. 12 Quote
mystainedskin Posted March 12, 2014 Report Posted March 12, 2014 Very nice! I wish you all the luck and safe travels for you both...it seems just yesterday I was speaking of something along the same lines... Strive for positive and live life with pride! 3 Quote
SparkieRob Posted March 12, 2014 Report Posted March 12, 2014 Ain't no point doing something unless; a) You love it, and You have someone you love to share it with. Happy trails my friends. 3 Quote
Popular Post Nick Russell Posted March 12, 2014 Popular Post Report Posted March 12, 2014 15 years ago, at age 46, my wife and I sold all our toys and walked away from our workaholic lifestyle, bought an RV and have been traveling fulltime ever since. We make our living publishing the Gypsy Journal RV newspaper and I have 18 books out, including travel books and the Big Lake mystery series. We have never regretted one day of it. We spent last summer on the Pacific NW coast, where we got into kite flying and met JB, we spent this winter in Arizona and in a few weeks we'll start wandering east in search of new adventures. I could not imagine a better way to live. 10 Quote
--Pete Posted March 12, 2014 Report Posted March 12, 2014 Adventure! Now's the time to do it. 2 Quote
Wayne Dowler Posted March 12, 2014 Report Posted March 12, 2014 WAHHHHH!! I'm feeling abandoned!!! Just kidding of course!!! Do it while the idea is hot in your mind, it will be memories never lost in time!! Hope for the best for both of you!! Too bad I can't run away and join the flying circus!!! 1 Quote
Captainbob Posted March 12, 2014 Report Posted March 12, 2014 Sounds like a great idea. Nothing like traveling and seeing more of the world. See if you can find a way to hit Alaska, you will be amazed at how beautiful it is, just go in the warmer months. 1 Quote
chuckw Posted March 12, 2014 Report Posted March 12, 2014 What an outstanding adventure! I wish you both the very best and look forward to reading about your adventures along the way. 1 Quote
John Barresi Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Posted March 12, 2014 We're obviously trying to get a few things together for the trip and some emergency cash just in case, so we're letting some real beauties go... FS: KiteLife Masterpiece Rev FS: iQuad Masterpiece Rev FS: Skinner Masterpiece Rev FS: Gibian Masterpiece Rev FS: Custom B-Series FS: First B-Series prototype FS: B-Series VTD Note, some of these might as well be made of "unobtainium" due to their rarity... It pains us to see them go, but it's going to a great cause and we still have a few special treasures saved away. 1 Quote
Allen Carter Posted March 12, 2014 Report Posted March 12, 2014 Cool! Stop by Half Moon Bay some time if you're in the neighborhood! We have nice wind. Quote
John Barresi Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Posted March 12, 2014 Hrm, seeing how close you are to SF, more so than I thought! Hoping to do a clinic in Berkeley, wouldn't be much of a detour to visit you Allen, I know I'd enjoy that. Fingers crossed... Got your email, all good, we'll talk soon. 1 Quote
mystainedskin Posted March 12, 2014 Report Posted March 12, 2014 Drooling all over everything. Geez ..I hate to see you part ways with some beautiful works of art.. Wish I could swing adding some of those to the collection . Wow! 1 Quote
3wrapframe Posted March 12, 2014 Report Posted March 12, 2014 Oh so funny. I was talking with Karen about doing the exact same thing yesterday. Have a great safe time, enjoy and look forward to seeing you soon. 1 Quote
Reved Posted March 12, 2014 Report Posted March 12, 2014 I moved into my van to escape the Tom Cruise cult. A surf bum said "Once you go mobile, you never go back" I just laughed at him. 8 yrs full time this month. Freedom is sweet indeed. It's a Beautiful Day 3 Quote
John Barresi Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Posted March 12, 2014 Bravo Ed, may not be for everyone but your short tale hits closer to home than you know. 1 Quote
RevRookie Posted March 12, 2014 Report Posted March 12, 2014 Maybe you ended up with the wrong vehicle John. The Subaru is going to be a little tight to live out of. Of course with your rep, you could couch surf every state just with folks off the site! You're welcome to cross the invisible line and come on up here when you hit Montana. Quote
John Barresi Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Posted March 12, 2014 That's part of the adventure Rook, minimizing our existence and living cooperatively for a spell. And you're right, showers and couches galore every 300-500 miles I'm sure... We'll have opportunities for respite. Montana is indeed on the grid... Wonder if there are enough fliers around for a clinic? Quote
bbailey49 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Posted March 12, 2014 And no Tennessee Suppose I'll have to rendezvous with you somewhere along the way Quote
John Barresi Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Posted March 12, 2014 Aye Barton, I'll be working to drop a clinic once every 500 miles or so... Chances are pretty good that there will be something within striking distance. Quote
John Barresi Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Posted March 12, 2014 How many fliers do you reckon are in your neck of the woods, that would be game for a clinic? Quote
3wrapframe Posted March 13, 2014 Report Posted March 13, 2014 I will fly a kite for you in alaska this june, most mine have your name on them so its like ur there. lol 1 Quote
bbailey49 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Posted March 13, 2014 How many fliers do you reckon are in your neck of the woods, that would be game for a clinic? 1 for sure. There's always the tennessee wind militia, but I don't know how excited they would be. I might just have to sojourn down to Jacksonville or intercept you in South Carolina. 1 Quote
Pen Posted March 13, 2014 Report Posted March 13, 2014 Do that roaming and adventuring thing now. Life is a blink and you don't want to miss it. If you think of coming to southwestern Ontario, you'd have a place to stay here in Dorchester. Quote
BrianS Posted March 13, 2014 Report Posted March 13, 2014 I'm glad to see that you already have the SF Bay Area on the map. You know, a clinic that had room for dual-line fliers might be popular around here... Quote
dragonfish Posted March 13, 2014 Report Posted March 13, 2014 Wow, that Gibian masterpiece went quick! Gone before I even saw it (and I even took a peek at the forums in the middle of the day). Lucky whoever snatched it up. The adventure sounds exciting. Also glad Berkeley is already on your radar. I know of several people in the area who would be interested in a clinic. Safe travels. 1 Quote
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