Last night I had a nice break from my week of roadside camping. These guys had heard about me through the local grapevine, and already knew who I was when I came a-knockin'. They were very generous hosts, offering me hot meals, a much-needed shower, and a bed in their camper (where I watched an old Rush concert on VHS while falling asleep).
From left to right: Martha, Brandon (holding Dixie), Tom, Tobia
Day 110
The tent gets a rest
July 14th, 2010
What a great family! Truly wonderful people in this world. I am glad you had a shower, hot meal and comfy sleep to some great tunes. I am sure it was much needed. Walk on and take some more breaks!
a animal not looking at matt.
Kudos to another family for giving you shelter, comfort, and food.
DITTO!
Thanks Tom and Martha! Your hospitality does America proud!
Wonderful of you to open your doors and especially, shower, to a passing stranger. I love living in a small town.
Thank you for your kindness to our son!
I always get chocked up when I see a post from you, Mom…I can not even imagine how you cope with Matt’s journey. I love what he is doing and all that he shares with us, but as a mom, it would be so hard to trust that he will be safe….
That Matt is on this journey with his parents blessing…. speaks volumes of them!!! Indeed, hard to imagine as a parent…
I agree with this!
Brandon has such a mischievous smile!
So glad that you got a break from your tent…and you got to watch RUSH on VHS! What a night… :-)
Glad that you had a great evening and if you are in Columbus, OH towards the end of August Rush will be in town…that is where I will be!!!
gosh, they are beautiful!
Dixie….in Montana. The irony! ;-) What a nice family, and the grapevine is alive and well…even if the cell towers are few and far between.
Today’s Tom Sawyer: “Modern Warrior, mean mean stride…. maybe his skies are wide…” Seems appropriate.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNZru4JG_Uo&feature=related
Today’s Tom Sawyer: “A modern day warrior, mean mean stride… maybe as his skies are wide.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNZru4JG_Uo&feature=related
Oops, sorry for the double-posting – my computer “glitched” as I was posting the first time and I thought it failed. Where’s that delete button when you need one?
Awesome reference. Matt is today’s Tom Sawyer! The raft has been morphed into a mutant baby stroller.
with no mutant baby. ROFL
sorry. i’m twisted
Yea modern Tom Sawyer. Can you imagine listening to Rush…looking out the camper windows…..wow..talk about a natural high. Good call Barb in Michigan.
Thanks to Martha, Brandon, Tom, Tobia! You are the people that make our Country Great!
I agree with Oye! and add my thanks…
I will also ditto with Oye.
Was Rush slappin da bass mon? (I hope you’ve seen I Love You Man)
Ba ha ha ha!! Who doesn’t love a good bromance?? ;-)
Rush on VHS!
These guys are my heros!
(Not kidding, btw)
Ah! It’s good to see some friendly folks in the pictures again. Of course, the nature pics are gorgeous, but it does my heart good to see the faces of generosity as well! A welcome break from the lonely road…
I can’t imagine how rustic life must be out in the middle of nowhere like that. I live in a mini metropolis compared to the towns up there! (I was also overwhelmed when I visited New York City)! Oh I wonder if Matt ever misses the Big Apple……… somedays when you can just walk outside and get a great slice of pizza or hot dog on the street or take in a show for entertainment! Well, this will be a trip he will never forget!
ALWAYS LOVE SEEING THE NOTES FROM YOUR MOM, SHE IS A HAPPY LADY TO KNOW YOU WERE TAKEN CARE OF.
Chaser 1 was this your doing ? Just wondering…Tobia I gave you all the credit…but your whole family deserves it… America at it’s finest once again. thank you and awesome selection of Tapes. “there is trouble in the forests…..”.
what do u mean by you give me all the credit?? haha :)
see picture post…before this one. Your family is great. You are rock stars throughout our Hobo Nation! Three cheers for Tobia and her family….let me hear it loud……..Hip Hip……….
HOORAY !!!!!! We so appreciate your generosity…. many thanks…
Aforementioned I Love You Man bit – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2alBPk2gkPo
Thanks for all the nice comments guys! we enjoyed havin matt at our house!! :D he was a great guest, and will never be forgotten :D
Aww..Dixie isn’t looking. Did she get camera shy? She must have been so excited by the moment she looked away right as you took the pic. Great family that took you in. Glad you got some much needed rest in an actual bed. Hope you get some more rest days like that. You need it.
first animal not to look at Matt….what could this mean…
Something has happened to Matt’s soul!
Has Matt’s soul gotten a touch road rage? (I’m sorry, couldn’t help it).
Jeff You are bartking up the wrong tree!
So I take it…that wasn’t “Rush” Limbaugh on the VHS???…just wondering…
or Rush of Fools…..just somewhere in between…….
Hi Matt, This is my first comment but I have been following your fantastic journey from the start. I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your journey with everyone in the hobo nation. The beauty in America – off the beaten path has been wonderful to see. And a special THANKS goes out to all of the families that have taken you in along the way as well as the individuals that have “given you refreshments” to keep you fueled up. Looking forward to your next post…… stay safe out there.
RUSH!!!!!!
Hook me up with this family.
Man Rush….. I saw them on the Hold Your Fire Tour.
Matt what was the VHS you watched?
PLEASE!!????
Martha, Brandon, Dixie, Tom and Tobia-
Thanks for sharing you place with Matt and seeing that he got a shower and food. You look like a wonderful family. I like your dog and its’ name.
Oh I wish was in the land of cotton
old times there are not forgotten
look away, look away, look away,Dixie-land!
Great news about the Rush video! Like the lotus, they blossom again and again.
Rush, a very fitting piece of soundtrack to your journey.
Rush Rocks!!
Thank you Martha, Tom, Tobia, Brandon and Dixie for taking care of Our Matt!