Writing on the road is more complicated than some might think. In fact, work of any kind for me at least proves time and time again to not be productive. Even with the use of my laptop, and internet connectivity at various lodging places, my work seems to always get put off until I get home. The vicious circle rears its head again when home means unpacking, laundry, pay bills, resubscribe to the newspaper put on hold, and a myriad of other reasons or excuses. Though I am a...[More]

Denver, Colorado My digital camera does not stop taking snapshots of the places that are so mezmorizing, to experience it through the camera lens does not do it justice. Take the time to visit the country, and see the sights of nature, the history, the geology that makes up this country. Eat the local cuisine, and talk to the local peeps to understand the culture and history of where they're from. Famous places, interesting people, the photos are not just about a sight or a place, it is the...[More]

Then there is the manner of the self-punishment that we inflict upon ourselves that we mask as something like it being a need, responsibility, etc. This can be a point that is easily argued, but hear me out first. As I was in deep prayer, I was directed to look towards my bags and thought of the weight, for they are very heavy. I am a large person who can carry the load, but as I was in prayer it was then I understood that was punishing myself by carrying...[More]

The square knot is also know as the the reef knot. I have also hear it commonly refereed to as the “joining” or “friendship” knot. It is a simple knot, most commonly used to join two ropes of the same size together. However, The International Guild of Knot Tyers warns that this knot should never be used to join two ropes together. A sheet bend should be used instead. Knotting authority Clifford Ashley claimed that misused square knots has caused more deaths and injuries than all other knots combined.The square...[More]

Ten Tips for Going Potty In The Woods The wilderness is one place to be when you want to get in touch with your green side but what will you do when nature calls? What will you do if you felt those beads of sweat trickling across your forehead and you need to use the toilet yet there’s no toilet in sight? Worry no more and read on. You and your...[More]

I think you’ll agree with me, safety pins are definite lifesavers. And by “lifesavers” I mean, literally. But in a quick moment let’s think of a myriad of ways we use safety pins as a result of our natural craftiness and, innate ingenuity and coming down to just simple practicality. We don’t want our ole’ cousin safety pins to feel neglected.Now here is a list of 25 things people are utilizing the humble safety pin for practical purposes to the surprisingly “not your everyday use of safety pins”, and in...[More]

Today we will take a look at the knife, a tool and a weapon all rolled in one. It all depends how you use it. When a clean and sharp knife is used properly it is relatively safe and extremely useful. However, it is first and foremost a knife.As a Scout at summer camp one year, one of my fellow Scouts was sitting at the picnic table carving a stick. The knife slipped into his finger and sunk to the bone. He ended up missing a day of summer camp...[More]

Now back to what I was saying, it was by the means of my “internal dialogue” that I understood my actions for going into the desert could not be based off conditions that are always changing for they are always are in motion. That my choice needed to be of something much more stable and consistent which of course would be God for who is the Alpha and Omega beginning and the end, the same today as He was yesterday. My motivation was for my relationship between Father, and...[More]

Oh no there is a cop behind me! What do I do! Should I run? Should I stop? What did I do wrong? Oh no my hair is falling out!First off calm down. There are many reasons you may be getting pulled over. I have been pulled over five times, once for speeding, once I was giving a warning, twice for forgetting to turn on my headlights, and once because my car matched description for a reported road rage incident. The only ticket I have ever gotten was for speeding....[More]

Good day, everyone. Let's talk about Earth Day on April 22nd, 2011 and illustrate some points that we don't know or have forgotten its purpose and importance. As humans, we live our lives mostly feeling that "other people will take care of it". I don't want to do the dishes. Oh well, Mom will eventually do it. The district manager won't allow any additional handicap parking for reasons unknown but it still passes off to someone else to do something or complain. There are always ways to create situations...[More]

The body is an amazing piece of technology with many automated process such as breathing, heart beating and sweating. The body tries to keep itself at 98.6 degrees regardless of what the air temperature is. If the body's temperature drops to much our brain tells our muscles are told by the brain to contract and expand quickly, resulting in a shiver. This process generates heat, but also burns a lot of energy, too.Shivering is just another way our body works to maintain itself — take it as a clue to...[More]

Are they also one of your "Best-est", hope not your Worst One? A true blue camping enthusiast, or say, even if you have the remotest interest in camping and hiking or maybe an “I-just-feel-like-going-camping-let’s-see-what-happens” type of camper, you’ll always have something to say about the place you just went camping on. I mean camping is a great adventure, imagine experiencing nature at its best and worst cases. It’s epic. And who doesn’t have any story to tell about their last camping trip, hmmm even sloths have stories in there slumber....[More]

Rope was one of mans first inventions, even predating the wheel. Rope and knots are two words that go hand in hand, as one would be worthless with out the other. By definition a knot is a method of fastening or securing a length of rope by tying or weaving it.Knots in history have been associated with primitive religion, folklore, magic, superstitions, to cure evil, even to wave off sickness. Yes, to cure illness or to cause it. Tying knots has numerous of uses. From construction of bridges and...[More]

Welcome again to All Roadceos, it is good to be writing again now that I have taken the time to release some tension that all of us are exposed to for living in the city. Yes the tension, or in other words the stress with living with the constant non-stop noise of traffic, airplanes, and the bombardment of Electrical Magnetic Fields (EMF) from all devices. To take a moment to explore this a little further get yourself a portable radio that receives am radio. Now place this...[More]

Here are five accidents involving RV's & Trailers that I found on youtube. Some of these are like oh $hit and others are like geez what was the driver thinking ... A big trailer going down the road on a windy day is blown onto its side while moving. Results of a trailer flipping at 65mph do to tow cars breaks going out. RV taking out Cop Car! RV Stuck on a dry lake bed ATM Bank roof destroyed by camper trailer Hope you enjoyed the videos. What are your...[More]

 

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