I notice most of the full-timers are married (or at least paired- I didn't ask for papers) :) It made me wonder: Of the couples on the road, what percentage meet there, and what percentage meet before the launch?
I ask because there's a good reason my trailer (and the site that supports it) is called "CounterMoon":
Don Fagen, one half of Steely Dan, does solo projects once in a while. One project was Kamairiad. It's the futuristic story of a guy taking to the road in a steam-powered rig, with a hydroponic farm in the back for 'good fresh things, every day of the year'. It has eight scenes. http://steelydan.com/kama.html
One of the scenes is a far-future amusement park, "Laughing Pines" where memories power the design of the virtual world. The singer remembers friends in a huge land-barge doing 90.
Another discusses the effect of moonbeams on lovers, and how "counter-moon beams" can divide couples, not just pair them. I've always felt that hitting the road means living alone, and hence the term.
Note the album had been languishing for six months when I realized what the album was about; it wasn't my inspiration, but I can see how it would be for others.
Did I see a Poll facility around here some place?
Racerguy said
08:35 PM Aug 25, 2009
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norsado2 said
06:04 AM Aug 26, 2009
that is a concept that I've never considered
thebearII said
09:07 AM Aug 26, 2009
WheelDweller,
I've re-read your post several times and have no idea what it's about....
AnnDon said
09:25 AM Aug 26, 2009
From a philosophical view "The future is always an unknown" and yes the moon does have an affect on people (from a scientific point of view). Some people start out together, some meet on the road. Some part company on the road or before "hitting the road". Others are destined for a life time of togetherness, other's are destined for a life time of being solo. If you pay close attention the "Signs" will point the way (which ever way is right for you, is not nessecarily the right way for others). Life is a test, with no right or wrong answer. Life is learning and teaching. And yes the unknown can at times be frightening but also exciting. In the end, the ultimate journey begins. "And the answer to it all is - 42". Ann
-- Edited by AnnDon on Wednesday 26th of August 2009 09:28:32 AM
WheelDweller said
10:11 AM Aug 26, 2009
thebearII wrote:
WheelDweller,
I've re-read your post several times and have no idea what it's about....
I tend to ramble at times; part of the ADD. In short- how did people on here meet? Was is before the launch to full time, or after? I'm expecting neither, but that's my own path.
The thing about Donald Fagen was just a glimpse into (semi-)popular culture to life on the road.
AnnDon said
05:50 PM Aug 26, 2009
Another way to possibly discribe it could be a likeness to some modes of transportation by neccessity from the movie Mad Maxx.
WheelDweller said
07:12 PM Aug 26, 2009
AnnDon wrote:
Another way to possibly discribe it could be a likeness to some modes of transportation by neccessity from the movie Mad Maxx.
Yeah, but so much of Mad Max was so violent; with a few exceptions like the Green River killer, most folks on the road are just as friendly as you can get. They appreciate meeting; a break from the monotony of long drive times. New stories to hear and tell. It doesn't mean it's trouble-free, but most travelers I've ever met have been nice. (This forum is a good example, aye?)
AnnDon said
07:38 AM Aug 28, 2009
Yes it is a nice forum. My father is a Mad Maxx fan, and I was using it as an example of the type of vehicles people had came up with for travel mode. I thought (oops! brain malfunction) that more people had seen Mad Maxx than the Steely Dan concept. Which might help to get your idea accross (Sorry, oops! again, another brain miss-fire)! :) There was another movie (futuristic) that was much more friendly with the different types of enviro-friendly transport modes, but for the life of me I can't remember the title. It will come to me in a few months or so. :)
WheelDweller said
09:11 AM Aug 28, 2009
AnnDon wrote:
Yes it is a nice forum. My father is a Mad Maxx fan, and I was using it as an example of the type of vehicles people had came up with for travel mode. I thought (oops! brain malfunction) that more people had seen Mad Maxx than the Steely Dan concept. Which might help to get your idea accross (Sorry, oops! again, another brain miss-fire)! :) There was another movie (futuristic) that was much more friendly with the different types of enviro-friendly transport modes, but for the life of me I can't remember the title. It will come to me in a few months or so. :)
Oh, there's no doubt more people know Mad Max more than Donald Fagen! :) Much like my love of fighter planes and shows like Dogfights, I seem to love things that few people do. (Perhaps, like full-time living on the road?) :>
AnnDon said
04:07 PM Aug 28, 2009
My other (better) half is very much into world war II aircraft and such too.
I ask because there's a good reason my trailer (and the site that supports it) is called "CounterMoon":
Don Fagen, one half of Steely Dan, does solo projects once in a while. One project was Kamairiad. It's the futuristic story of a guy taking to the road in a steam-powered rig, with a hydroponic farm in the back for 'good fresh things, every day of the year'. It has eight scenes. http://steelydan.com/kama.html
One of the scenes is a far-future amusement park, "Laughing Pines" where memories power the design of the virtual world. The singer remembers friends in a huge land-barge doing 90.
Another discusses the effect of moonbeams on lovers, and how "counter-moon beams" can divide couples, not just pair them. I've always felt that hitting the road means living alone, and hence the term.
Note the album had been languishing for six months when I realized what the album was about; it wasn't my inspiration, but I can see how it would be for others.
Did I see a Poll facility around here some place?
-- Edited by AnnDon on Wednesday 26th of August 2009 09:28:32 AM
I tend to ramble at times; part of the ADD. In short- how did people on here meet? Was is before the launch to full time, or after? I'm expecting neither, but that's my own path.
The thing about Donald Fagen was just a glimpse into (semi-)popular culture to life on the road.
Yeah, but so much of Mad Max was so violent; with a few exceptions like the Green River killer, most folks on the road are just as friendly as you can get. They appreciate meeting; a break from the monotony of long drive times. New stories to hear and tell. It doesn't mean it's trouble-free, but most travelers I've ever met have been nice. (This forum is a good example, aye?)
Oh, there's no doubt more people know Mad Max more than Donald Fagen! :) Much like my love of fighter planes and shows like Dogfights, I seem to love things that few people do. (Perhaps, like full-time living on the road?) :>