First of all my name
"Stígandi" identical to the Old Icelandic noun stígandi, "stepper, strider," from the verb stíga, "to step, to step upwards." This name appears in Göngu-Hrólfs saga ch. 6, and it also occurs as the name of a ship in Vatnsdæla saga ch. 16. I got this from this website ( http://www.vikinganswerlady.com/ )
My wife believes I have a Viking heritage so the name fits me better than my real on in my eye. Oh yea don't be fooled I didn't tell all me friends and my co-workers on day " I want to be called Stígandi." My wife and I are hoping to travel the Americas (north and south) I hope sooner rather than later. I just need a way to make money driving across country. You have an idea let me know!
Second:
This blog is mostly going to be about upgrading my 82' VW Vanagon (the most awsome car created) camping, kayaking, fishing.
We purchased the bus about a year ago from eBay. Our maiden voyage was from Dallas too ( http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/pedernales_falls/ ) Pedernales Falls State Park in the hill counrty of Texas. Where we got our first test of the camper!! A tropical storm hit and made it all the way to Austin. The wind shook the camper tent and it didnt leak and more importantly..... didn't get pulled away! This work of "modern" technology weights 4000 lbs., has a pancake Porche engine, 2 gas stove top, sink, refigerator, alot of storage room, and can sleep 4 people! Yes I know I could have had a pick up truck pulling a camper trailer behind it but I would have had to buy the truck and the trailer + have another note to pay off. I paid cash for this baby and just worry about the insurance and registration. even if I have to pay for a new engine ($3500 installed), it is still better than paying $6000/year on a truck and camper. BTW kids if you have a car that is paid for do not go and by something new unless you can do it with cash. Small repairs are nothing to paying the note + intrest on something new.
Falls pict
and yes this is one view.Third:
We have really tried to stop being consumers. We try not to purchase new things ie we recycle, Craigslist, eBay ETC.
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