>>> Perhaps then I'll take the idea with me on the road :) <<<

Now you're pondering what I'm pondering, Pinky! ;)

>>> How long is long-term? <<<

As in, likely for the rest of my life... (I'm one of the hardcore nomads - don't like living disconnected from the elements "indoors" that kind of thing)

>>> What are your goals and motivation for this? I'm very curious. <<<

Umm... Wow... there's alot to answer to that... Okay, I'll try taking a stab at this:

Goals: To be completely 100% self-sufficient, with plenty to spare. Self-generation of power/Hydrogen-Oxygen systems (also used in drive systems, charging of batteries, etc.)

Um, not your "standard domestic use" amount of power generated either... Large scale - basically as a central "hub unit" with central satellite, laser, and Wi-Fi communications, basic facilities, communal resources, etc.

Basically shooting for being able to both go to work and school on the road, and to basically live life "just like everyone else", only the backdrop's always changing... ;)

A network of communities - both mobile and sedentary engaged in mutually beneficial trade (for instance, nomads can't grow food easily, but small communities can't get immediate access to secure transport from the most cost efficient source of a particular good, hence, nomads trade grown food for "deliveries" of other good aquired throughout various other markets)

Um, damn, that whole list could go one for quite awhile... Basically, it would be the center of a very large mobile group capable of both business, manufacturing, and a few other highly specialized skills (like intelligence gathering for community nets)

As for my motivations, wow, that's an even deeper one. Basically, I'm spiritually motivated to do so. I see "returning to our roots" (but without leaving technology behind) as a fundamental step in humanity's evolution.

I'm basically doing it to prove that a perfect synthesis between modern and ancient styles of living is not only a good idea, but that it's infinately practical on many levels.

Yeah, any more about it, and I might as well just start writing a book... ;) LOL!

Currently in Milwaukee, visiting with my bro and my new baby neice. Goin back to Cali soon, lookin forward to another beautiful spring/summer/fall trippin around the west coast, and Colorado in june/july!

Just go, man. Money will appear when you need it. When you're broke and feel like you're stranded, someone's gonna offer you a job. If you got the karma, just go man. :)

i have always wanted to travel on horseback with all of my dogs for an extended period of time. i don't think i could make it a permanent thing though. i need a home base to call home.

yeah, i struggle wiht this a whole lot. i don't WANT to stop being a nomad - but I DO want community. Ya know? I love it that the whole friggin' us of a feels like home to me now. I've travelled so much that that's really true. it's a great feeling. But I can feel the need for a home base too. it's hard to figure out how to do both mostly because so few people do i guess. it's good to have this tribe and get to talk to and hear like-minded people...

ofcouse im headed there in two days to try and get some work and aquire some materials for my works...as far as mining goes you let the stones find you.......:)