Love love love

[vaneramos]

Arrived home safely a couple hours ago. The trip provided many beautiful moments and experiences, but quality time with these friends was far and above the best part.



Ziggy ghostsandrobots at home in Pittsburgh



Stephen dakoopst at Tallulah Gorge in northeastern Georgia



Jason ink_ling in downtown Knoxville...we talked practically nonstop for two days, and I feel I've known Jason all my life, or should have.



Erik writer00 at Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh



Ziggy and Erik's son, Jude, hamming with me this morning

I miss you all already.

Another star of the show was the 2002 Sunfire. This is the second long road trip I've taken it on (the first was Canada's east coast in 2005) and it never missed a beat. It put on 3,476 km (2,160 miles). This was the first time I've kept track of mileage. It averaged 26.2 mpg (11.1 km/l) with the air conditioner running the entire time, and I spent $189.50 on gas. That's a pretty fair ticket to visit Pittsburgh, Atlanta and Knoxville and spend one morning on my own exploring the Great Smoky Mountains.

Comments

[writer00.livejournal.com]

It was a beautiful visit. You are welcome anytime.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thanks again! I certainly hope to revisit, and you are welcome here also.

[blue-by-you.livejournal.com]

Thanks for sharing the photos! You look happy, Van.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Yes, refreshed and recharged.

[ink-ling.livejournal.com]

I had a wonderful time, Buddy, and look to future conversations. *hug*

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Me too. In this case I hope to improve on my correspondence habits. I learned more about myself in those two days than in the entire past year. It recharged me, and I want to continue that energy.

[mattycub.livejournal.com]

The best journeys are about people; from the looks of it, you had an excellent journey. I'm so glad to hear that.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Excellent, heartwarming, recharging. Take care and I hope to talk to you soon.

[leafshimmer.livejournal.com]

What a lovely post, with great photos. The snapshot of you and Jude is adorable!

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Funny you should comment, Shimmer. Among other things, the dialogue with Jason has called me to reevaluate the whole Faerie thing, and it has been forefront in my thoughts these recent days.

[leafshimmer.livejournal.com]

I meant to post in response that I'm quite intrigued by your "revisiting" of this territory!

I don't suppose you're thinking of another visit to the Farm? I plan to go out for Thanksgiving again in Oct. I would love to show you the Spring which I never knew about when you were last there.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Hmm, Thanksgiving might be a consideration, but I'm concerned about Mom's health, and not able to make a commitment so soon.

What appeals to me about the Faeries are the values of intentional community, respect for nature, environmental responsibility, and simple living.