Nomad-Base Camp-Los Angeles-Bob Davis Podcast 998

Nomad Base Camp Los Angeles

Firstly greetings from nomad base camp Los Angeles. Where do nomads go for rest and refit across the country. I have some ideas in Nomad-Base Camp-Los Angeles-Bob Davis Podcast 998.

San Diego Mountains To The Beaches of Southern California

Secondly what would one of my travel nomad podcasts be without some details on my latest travel through the San Diego Mountains to Southern California.

Still Love The Desert

Certainly my time in the desert has convinced me to return as soon as possible.

Mountain View

But what a trip across the San Diego mountains in to the San Diego metro. (Editor’s note: I keep referring to this route as ‘522’ when in fact it’s S22. A county highways through the mountains and well worth the time)

Campsite On The Beach On Friday? Pure Comedy!

Let’s just forget about the fruitless search for a campsite on the beach on a Friday night!

Routes and Ideas For Your Road Trip

Even more I’ll give you the routes and some details of a spectacular drive through these mountains in Nomad-Base Camp-Los Angeles-Bob Davis Podcast 998.

Suspension Service In LA

Most important to this podcast is my story of getting suspension service in the Los Angeles area.

New Shocks!

For instance I needed new shocks on Mobile Podcast Command.

21 Year Old Truck Packs Surprises

However driving a 21 year old truck comes with its own set of surprises.

Major Upgrades

To sum up my truck had a major upgrade at a great place and I couldn’t be happier.

A Mission To Find More Base Camps

Consequently I am on a mission to find so called base camps around the country where I can go for reliable and complete service.

Rest and Recuperation

Even more rest, recuperation and refitting.

Epic Battle Of The Salton Sea Flies

Moreover there’s some great stories in this podcast including my epic battle with flies at the Salton Sea.

It’s Always Something

In conclusion there aren’t too many nomads out here with brand new RV’s that don’t break down or have problems.

It’s always something.

Smoothing The Road

Subsequently having resources across the country can smooth the road considerably.

Go With The Flow

Above all there’s still a need to go with the flow.

All About The Experiences

When we push too hard we miss opportunities to have great experiences.

Enriching Life

Most importantly we miss out on developing great relationships that enrich our lives.

Sometimes in the most unlikely places.

Quit Your Bitching About California

Finally i know there’s a lot of bad press these days about California.

However I still think it is truly the Golden State.

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Beating-Travel-Blues-In-Arkansas-Bob Davis Podcast 993

Beating The Travel Blues In Arkansas

Firstly you would be forgiven for wondering why I would even need to beat the travel blues in Arkansas. Above all other places. But the travel blues can bite you in the ass without warning. Learn more in Beating-Travel-Blues-In-Arkansas-Bob Davis Podcast 993.

Goal Oriented

Secondly we live in a goal oriented culture.

Need Must Do Or Die

Want to becomes need to. Must do. Do or die.

Relentless

More importantly when I’m pursuing a goal I can be relentless.

Frustrated

Consequently I found myself in Arkansas the other day, frustrated and ticked off.

Preconceived Notions About The Day

To clarify I had this image in my head of just how the day was going to go. I would end up at the perfect campsite, right by the side of the road!

Arkansas

Certainly I had meticulously planned my transit through Arkansas.

Coffee Filters?

And then I ran out of coffee filters.

Haywire

As a result my day went haywire.

Off Intention…Off Course

In short I ended up on a highway I never intended to be on and wasn’t sure where I was going.

Change Your Attitude Brah

On the other hand it ended perfectly. Find out how in Beating-Travel-Blues-In-Arkansas-Bob Davis Podcast 993.

Ride Up Front With Me

Even more in this podcast you get to ride up front with me!

Lessons Learned

In the same vein there are many lessons I learn on the road.

Where’s The Fire?

For one thing I can forget I don’t have a tether and I don’t need to press on as though there’s no tomorrow.

How I Learn

Moreover this is how I can learn lessons that have applications to every day life.

Bliss Isn’t Always As Easy As It Looks

In addition though I talk about travel zen, reaching that state of bliss isn’t always as easy as I think it will be.

Ouachita National Forest

Finally I had to shift gears as I headed through the gorgeous Ouachita National Forest on my way to Dallas, Texas.

Short But Complex

In conclusion this is a short podcast about a complex issue.

Plans?

To sum up what happens when life doesn’t quite go the way we planned and expected?

We Don’t Need No Stinking Plans

In short sometimes the best things in life are the results of mistakes and miscalculations.

Now About Those Coffee Filters!

Or because someone runs out of coffee filters.

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Inside-Virginia-Ice-Storm-Bob Davis Podcast 982

Inside Virginia Ice Storm

Firstly while most of the country struggles with winter weather I am inside a Virginia Ice Storm. Ever wonder what it sounds like? Hear it in Inside-Virginia-Ice-Storm-Bob Davis Podcast 982.

Stories From The Road

Secondly my rig Mobile Podcast Command has been through a lot. Time to share some stories as ice and branches fall all around me.

My Rig Is A Character Too

Above all my 2000 Ford Super Duty Ambulance is as a much a character in these podcasts as I am.

All About The Rig

In addition as a nomad I’ve learned it”s all about the rig.

A Name And A Story

And the rig has to have a name and a story. To hear the beginning click here.

Sound Of An Ice Storm

Most importantly as a Chicago native, I am fascinated with the sound of an ice storm.

Winter As A Way Of Life

Certainly Northern tier US States have more experience with winter weather.

Therefore clearing roads during snowstorms or getting power back on during an ice storm can be a challenge in the South.

Winter Not Part Of Virginia Lifestyle

In short severe winter weather is not a regular thing here in Virginia. In fact spring usually arrives in some form at the end of February!

Bitter Cold

I‘m used to the bitter cold of Chicago and the Twin Cities.

Mobile Podcast Command Loves Winter

In the same vein Mobile Podcast Command did its service as an ambulance in Wisconsin.

Desert Too

On the other hand Mobile Podcast Command has been through the heat of the desert, sand storms on the beaches. I’ll tell some stories in Inside-Virginia-Ice-Storm-Bob Davis Podcast 982.

Getting Stuck. Again.

Even more, I have been stuck at a political event during Iowa’s primaries. And stuck on the beach in Texas.

Through A Lot Together

Finally we’ve been through heavy rains and wind on the west coast and heavy snows on Wyoming mountain roads together.

Part Of The Adventure

In conclusion if we nomads love our rigs, it’s because they are as big a part of the adventure as we are.

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