tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post4326799521709954034..comments2024-03-10T21:44:15.133-04:00Comments on Adventures in Voluntary Simplicity: Vesuvius, VA to Birchleaf, VA: Conflicting Emotions and Coming HomeJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-60536201825576487082009-05-17T17:59:00.000-04:002009-05-17T17:59:00.000-04:00@Debbi,
You said it! This is truly special.
@Je...@Debbi,<br /><br />You said it! This is truly special.<br /><br />@Jennoit,<br /><br />Thanks. BTW, when are you heading out on the road?<br /><br />@Jill,<br /><br />Thanks for the kudos!Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-76504264294402122002009-05-14T17:44:00.000-04:002009-05-14T17:44:00.000-04:00your experience is so beautiful and inspiring!your experience is so beautiful and inspiring!Jill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12281700413260747361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-22581560184351449932009-05-13T20:29:00.000-04:002009-05-13T20:29:00.000-04:00Great stuff, Jack. I am loving catching up on you...Great stuff, Jack. I am loving catching up on your travels and I love reading your "spirits."Jennoithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200703483030319387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-70497544554380298002009-05-12T15:30:00.000-04:002009-05-12T15:30:00.000-04:00@dtb,
Thanks.
@Buck16,
See my response to Fonk ...@dtb,<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />@Buck16,<br /><br />See my response to Fonk above. Rest days are absolutely essential. And yeah, that was probably a puppy, but it was the only one (of about 20 at this point) I could get on film from a safe distance.:)<br /><br />@Nancy,<br /><br />Thanks! Hope your own journeys are going well.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-65647812102635140102009-05-12T15:27:00.000-04:002009-05-12T15:27:00.000-04:00@Miles,
Yeah, sorry about that. Couldn't be help...@Miles,<br /><br />Yeah, sorry about that. Couldn't be helped. BTW, how is the wedding planning coming?<br /><br />@Fonk,<br /><br />At this point, the trip is sort of unfolding the way you are suggesting. Not having too much time to train before leaving (ankle/leg issue) meant that I had to go all out certain days just to get to my next destination. Now that is it week three, feeling much stronger. Bottom line is that VA is probably the toughest state; probably a blessing in disguise that I had to start there.<br /><br />@OR,<br /><br />I will probably laught when I am way past Kansas, where not too many dogs are off leash! :)Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-53519358923550447872009-05-12T15:22:00.000-04:002009-05-12T15:22:00.000-04:00@Diana,
Well, just give me a call and maybe I can...@Diana,<br /><br />Well, just give me a call and maybe I can tag along. :)<br /><br />@Money,<br /><br />No kidding. Not sure whether it was really smart to not be all that aware of how bad the weather was going to get. On the other hand, it's hard to get that info when you have no reception.<br /><br />@Todd,<br /><br />Good to hear from you. And thanks.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-65932937314779891092009-05-11T22:14:00.000-04:002009-05-11T22:14:00.000-04:00Wow--great photos and video. You are truly lucky t...Wow--great photos and video. You are truly lucky to be able to make this trip. No matter how frustrating or tiring it might get, just remember--things could be worse. You're living the dream, and I feel lucky to be sharing it. Even if only online. :)Debbihttp://writing4hire.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-23434054798819816152009-05-11T21:25:00.000-04:002009-05-11T21:25:00.000-04:00You're getting it, Jack, my boy. You're getting i...You're getting it, Jack, my boy. You're getting it indeed. Happy to read of your insights - you always say it so much better than I ever could!<br /><br />Nancy<br />www.familyonbikes.orgFamily on Bikeshttp://www.familyonbikes.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-43931138094899528502009-05-11T15:27:00.000-04:002009-05-11T15:27:00.000-04:00Continued success Jack. I'm living vicariously...Continued success Jack. I'm living vicariously through you right now.<br /><br />BTW -- that dog looked more like a puppy *ha ha*<br /><br />Re: the above comment about rest days – as an experienced backpacker, I completely agree with taking rest days. There are times where even supposed 'carefree' travelling can wear you down and it takes some R&R to replenish your system. I highly recommended it.<br /><br />Good luck on your travels! Hopefully the weather clears.<br /><br />- Buck16Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-41308651162798705822009-05-11T10:31:00.000-04:002009-05-11T10:31:00.000-04:00This brings such a smile to my face.This brings such a smile to my face.dtbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182582394805967769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-37786045440747513392009-05-11T01:37:00.000-04:002009-05-11T01:37:00.000-04:00Wow. What a ride. For some reason this made me lau...Wow. What a ride. For some reason this made me laugh out loud, and I mean out of empathy: "I have been chased by ravenous dogs hoping to tear me to shreds." Oh dear. And imagine that those ravenous dogs are (most probably) someone's beloved pets :)! Rain or no rain, looks gorgeous.ORnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-37411689221112040352009-05-10T23:09:00.000-04:002009-05-10T23:09:00.000-04:00Regarding the exhaustion/exasperation: As I under...Regarding the exhaustion/exasperation: As I understand, you really don't have any specific schedule, correct? No deadlines you have to meet? As such, if you feel yourself become exceedingly exahused, why not rest somewhere for a day or two? There's nothing saying you have to pound out miles of pavement each and every day. Perhaps ride every day for a week, then take two rest days. Another week, then another two days, etc. Don't push yourself past the point of enjoyment!<br /><br />My two cents... Loving the posts so far. I'm fairly jealous... :)Fonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04504462046067745769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-25032713193784634652009-05-10T21:07:00.000-04:002009-05-10T21:07:00.000-04:00I'm still pissy your not coming up thru illinois a...I'm still pissy your not coming up thru illinois and into Iowa! We're right on the Mississippi river.... I promise... you would LOVe the scenery here!<br /><br />And yes... I used to want to be in a big city.... however, living here in the midwest... I can honestly say, there is not much better for simple :)Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12323548199129550982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-80856390925427515942009-05-10T19:48:00.000-04:002009-05-10T19:48:00.000-04:00Your blog is incredible.
I stumbled across it two...Your blog is incredible.<br /><br />I stumbled across it two weeks a go and check it daily. I have even gone back and read your archives.<br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to post your travels both geographical and emotional.<br /><br />ToddAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-52815603379391346272009-05-10T16:29:00.000-04:002009-05-10T16:29:00.000-04:00@microwave,
Maybe the balance is to take those fl...@microwave,<br /><br />Maybe the balance is to take those fly-over values with you, everywhere you go. Even to the hussle and excitement of the big cities. No reason why you can't have it all.<br /><br />And Boyd was probably too busy dancing with all sorts of ladies that night to think of anyone else. Sorry.<br /><br />@Meg,<br /><br />And maybe, as I mention above, it is that balance that I am seeking as well. I know me. I would be stifled in many of the small community I am passing through. On the other hand, the negative aspects of 'cosmopolitan life' are clear to me. Balance is where I think I want to be.<br /><br />@Sophia,<br /><br />Thank you for all the kind words. Definitely appreciate them.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-90084182341637960522009-05-10T16:19:00.000-04:002009-05-10T16:19:00.000-04:00Darn! You weathered some crazy storms. Glad you ar...Darn! You weathered some crazy storms. Glad you are doing well. Following your trip has been much fun. And the simple life and good people sound like a wonderful thing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-59784847635604749712009-05-10T15:47:00.000-04:002009-05-10T15:47:00.000-04:00Thank you so much for sharing! When I'm done on th...Thank you so much for sharing! When I'm done on the East Coast, I definitely think I need to (at the very least) do a cross-country road trip..on the the back roads.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073080246593042144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-59781863202378465372009-05-10T15:24:00.000-04:002009-05-10T15:24:00.000-04:00I have been so enjoying the gentle gratitude in yo...I have been so enjoying the gentle gratitude in your recent posts, like something in you letting go and catching on all at the same time.<br /><br />Happy journey! SophiaPurestGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860331983741242940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-8341287057161789782009-05-10T14:15:00.000-04:002009-05-10T14:15:00.000-04:00Glad to see you're still doing well!
Virginia is...Glad to see you're still doing well! <br /><br />Virginia is so beautiful. Growing up in Florida, I'm always in such awe when I see mountains -- though I'm also sort of glad that I don't have to deal with them on a daily basis. <br /><br />I know what you mean about "pretensions". I love living here in Gainesville because it's just the right mix of southern/country simplicity but also open-mindedness. It's a rare mix and it feels so good to feel like you can just be yourself and no one cares what car you drive (though plus points if you bike, lol!). You couldn't pay me enough to move to a gated community with a HOA telling me what I can and can't have in my yard. <br /><br />I've visited family up north and in south Florida and it's still a bit of a culture shock sometimes because some things I value as part of simple living they look down on -- or are even horrified by. No cable? Eating wild plants? Chickens? How awful! LOL! I think there are a lot more people around here that understand. It's such a slower pace here -- too slow for some despite all the great free events, but just right for my husband and me.<br /><br />Best of luck on your journeys!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10618960384664890953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-10572665645538251012009-05-10T14:12:00.000-04:002009-05-10T14:12:00.000-04:00I used to hate where I was from (small midwest tow...I used to hate where I was from (small midwest town) and would daydream that I was born in NYC or somewhere "cosmopolitan." Now, after living in big cities for the last eight years, I really don't mind being flyover-raised. Although I still find a thrill in a pulse of some cities...perhaps not the one I'm currently in...but that's neither here nor there. I guess I like having the best of both worlds. Or something.<br /><br />More importantly, I hope you met the old gentleman clogger in the red shirt. And got his phone number. I would love to set him up with my mom.microwavenoreply@blogger.com