I worked all morning.. then at 12 o’clock sharp I switched to vacation mode. I traveled down with friend Gary to the Gathering of the Vibes in Bridgeport CT. Max and I are volunteering on Gery’s ‘Solar Bus’. A 1960’s diesel bus that runs on french fry oil . The purpose of the bus is to promote solar energy. It has a roof full of photovoltaic panels and about 220AH of deep cycle golf cart batteries. Vibe goers can use our solar and wind generator to charge their cell phones while we tell them about the beauty of the sun’s energy.
Diane helped us get ready.. she made us a ton of yummy food. .She’s takes such wonderful care of us.. Thanks you Diane.. I love you so much !
Gary showed up just after 12.. We all packed the bus.. Here’s gary, his kids oren and skyler, paul, terryleigh and dan.. Diane and neighbor Judy were there.. but not going with us.
Diane saw us off.. as we all got comfy in the bus.
then we were off !
Gary drove the whole way.. we didn’t stop once in 5 hours..I tried to get some work done .. but it was way too noisey for me to join my calls. I resigned myself to really being on vacation.. I feel guilty.. but glad to get some down time. .
we stopped by the train station in bridgeport to pick up max.. here’s paul leaning out of the bus.
We snagged max then headed to the bayside park
first a lonnnnng check in line
Then we got ouvendor badges.. A look at my wrists shows that I am having fun this summer !
We helped gary park the bus.. note, were about 15 feet from long island sound.
just down the sewall is the BioBus.. another bus based outreach program. I look forward to speaking with Ben the scientist on that bus..
we did a little walking around.. it’s queite tonight.. the public can’t get in until tomorrow.. and tomorrow it’s going to be HOT.. over 100 degrees !..
I appreciate all the freaky people here
Max made a great meal out of his fresh made Naan bread and dieanes yummy rice and beans.. (thanks love !)
And.. after a little technical issue.. I got the peace light wired to the fornt of he buss.. It’s a definet homage to the many VW eacewagons that have followed the band in the past
OK.. gotta sleep.. it will be busy tomorrow. nite everyone..
If you’re here at the Vibes, please come and find us.
nite all, nite sam
-me