Hello all, I am an on-and off lurker here at TRF. I am from VT but I am doing something interesting this year - I am travelling the USA on an extended road-camping trip for the whole summer. It's kindof like Dreamline, Ghost Rider, and Fly by Night all rolled into one. My trusty blue Jeep Cherokee, vanity plate SNOWDOG is my base of operations.
So I am asking people on here if they want to meet up. As an experienced Rush fan I find that all Rush fans I meet are solid, good people. I just turned 30, and though I hang at bars to socialize, I don't really drink any more, but I still play pool and tip for water. I am growing up and part of this journey is to stay positive, and let my spirit grow. Still, it is good to know people in a new town so I am not completely lost.
I am looking to find good camp spots, but I may also join a gym like bally's so I can go wherever I wander.
When do I start? I already have. I am in Atlantic City as I write this and my next stop is Virginia Beach tomorrow then NC. I want to stay near the ocean for a bit and then cut west through NC with a couple people I want to visit as I make my way to Asheville.
A bit about me, my name is Titan, I am a big dude, about 6'4, large framed and more heavy than I care to know, though I wear it well. This past winter my mom passed away at 55 from cancer and the long, cold, dark months had my soda addiction in full swing again. I don't like making excuses, I know a ton about health and have done everything right and felt amazing and I am looking to get in shape fast very soon. I am just kicking a cold with antibiotics this week and then next I will be ready to start hiking and eating right.
I guess people like me because I'm smart, but I am just as friendly. I don't think I'm better than anyone because I know things, I am more of a teacher. I taught Tae Kwon Do in my past life, head instructor at age 18 so I am a black belt. I worked for IBM as a software engineer out of college. Used to be more into games like DnD and MtG, but have outgrown them lately, and I rarely touch video games. I keep finding friends who play Settlers of Catan and I love that game. I am a semi-pro astrologer and know a lot about the subject, it is another hobby and interest of mine.
My only drug use is: sugar, caffeine, and alcohol, and I rarely drink. My plan is to avoid all of those and eat better very soon. I will be looking for good local organic produce on my journey. I grew up in VT around potheads so I am cool with it, but like my grampa I never smoked anything in my life and don't plan to.
This is a spiritual journey. It would be nice to find more cool spirits along the way. I will be hitting most of this country, so lemme know if you wanna hang out when I hit your town.
Right now, VA and NC are my targets.
I did see Rush last year in NY, not sure if I will be able to make any dates this year, it all depends, I may shoot for austin or new orleans.
It's late, so I may have forgotten some things, ask more questions!