Simplicity-Rules-The-Nomad-Bob Davis Podcast 1110

Simplicity Rules The Nomad

Firstly I am always surprised at the amount of interest in nomad life. Details in Simplicity-Rules-The-Nomad-Bob Davis Podcast 1110.

Interest

Secondly time to spend some time talking about why this level of interest exists these days.

Traveling And Meeting People

For instance traveling across the country this summer I’ve met a lot of people.

What’s Nomad Life Like

Generally they wall want to now what being a nomad is like.

Information

And they soak up as much information has I can provide.

Interest Across All Ages

Surprisingly the interest runs across all ages.

From retirees to college students everyone is attracted to the idea of the freedom of nomad life.

What’s Normal?

Balanced against what we think of as normal life…

Negatives

Being a nomad has its negatives.

Positives

But there are also many positives.

Why?

In view of all these questions I am most interested in the reason why people are so interested in me!

Therefore in Simplicity-Rules-The-Nomad-Bob Davis Podcast 1110 I attempt to answer that question based on some recent experiences and questions from listeners.

YouTube Too

Because I now have an active YouTube channel some of these questions come from my viewers too.

Questions Americans Don’t Usually Ask

With this in mind I hear people asking a questions I don’t think Americans are used to asking.

A question I don’t think they like asking either.

Three Jobs To Keep Up

These days its important to realize many people are working two or three jobs just to keep up.

Feeling Trapped In A Dead End Job

Equally surprising is the number of people who feel trapped in dead end jobs…

Or caught in the rat race.

Why Do we Put Up With It?

Under these circumstances I find it shocking so many are asking why they put up with things as they are.

No One Has An Answer

Even more shocking is the fact that leaders do not seem to even want to try to answer the question.

Freedom

In view of this the interest in nomad life is understandable.

Simplicity

Most important is the freedom simplicity confers.

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Buddy-Holly-West-Texas-History-Bob Davis Podcast 994

West Texas Buddy Holly History

Firstly there’s a lot of history in West Texas including Lubbock’s Buddy Holly Center. Nomad friend Don Anger joins me to talk about it all in Buddy-Holly-West-Texas-History-Bob Davis Podcast 994.

Still Heading West

I am certainly continuing my nomad travels, heading west.

West Texas

And there is no more West than West Texas.

Firstly as I move west the roadside markers slowly change from historic periods.

Secondly the wind.

Boom and Bust

In addition the boom and bust nature of Texas. Especially West Texas.

Therefore you come across whole towns that have been abandoned over the years.

Those Highways

Even more highways that seem to go on forever.

Music and History Collide

On the other hand Don is a music guy.

As a result Buddy-Holly-West-Texas-History-Bob Davis Podcast 994 is a nice balance between the two.

Unique Nature Of Texas

Most importantly I think we both realize the unique nature of an amazing place called Texas.

Influence Of Lubbock

In conclusion how interesting it is that someone who had so much influence hails from Lubbock Texas.

Twentieth Century Experience

To clarify this town in West Texas exemplifies the twentieth century experience in the west.

Ranching Oil Business

That is to say ranching, oil, rail roads, cowboys and grassroots business people.

Buddy Holly

Finally from road side markers and ghost towns to Buddy Holly.

A lot worth talking about.

There’s a Feeling You Get

Most importantly there’s a feeling you get out here. For example the sky. Wind. Heat.

In short something about this place calms me down.

All About Distance

Could be the distance from one destination to another. Might be the seemingly lonely places you pass through.

But you’ll never forget West Texas.

Sponsored by the Independent Refueling Station at 36LYN

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Backroad-Weather-Adventure-North Carolina-Bob Davis Podcast 880

Back To Minnesota

I am on the road heading back to Minnesota. These days the name of the game when it comes to back roads is avoiding the weather. It’s most noteworthy that I avoided the snow and ice. I did not avoid the rain. Learn more in Backroad-Weather-Adventure-North Carolina-Bob Davis Podcast 880.

My Radar And More Help For My Back Road Adventure

Especially relevant is an AP called ‘My Radar‘. Really helps to be able to track storms, so they can be avoided. Unlike summer storms, winter storms mean icy road conditions and that is no fun.

Weather Is More Important When Back Roading In Winter

Moreover since I am all about the back roads staying abreast of the weather situation, especially temperatures, is important.

Back Roads Are Fading? What?

What I have learned on this first leg of the trip home? First of all, back roads even in places like North Carolina are starting to fade. I’ve been talking about this on all the podcasts from this trip.

Growth Means Interstates

As a result of the growth in the South freeway systems we used to associate with big northern cities are becoming the norm here. Bottom line? If you want the back roads in some parts of the south you have to fight to stay on them.

Two Lane Roads And National Highway System

Even more this says something about the argument against big highway systems in general. The classic American two lane road is usually associated with the National Highway System built after World War One. I’ll explain in Backroad-Weather-Adventure-North Carolina-Bob Davis Podcast 880.

An Interstate Is Not A Back Road

Google ‘national highway system’ today, and you’ll get articles about the Interstate system. Decidedly not two lane roads. Consequently the highways people often associate with ‘back roads’ might just be Interstates that cut through less urban areas.

No More Cruise Control Please

Certainly for me it’s all about those two lane roads. And I do fight to stay on them. The scourge of freeway driving known as ‘cruise control’ makes driving on the Interstate a pain.

The Route South and West From Richmond Virginia

Finally, join me as I roll south through Virginia on the classic and perfect US 360, to US 29, on through Western North Carolina on the way to Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Sponsored by Tim LaCroix of LaCroix Law for Real Estate and Ryan Plumbing and Heating of Saint Paul

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