Jun
21
2007
21
2007
Live Lightly: Spread the Love Tour
Filed under: Activism, Alternative Housing, Environmentalism, Friends, Green Living, Photography, Simplifying
Hello friends!
I’ve been gone a long time…but I’m back with a really exciting announcement! Matt, Bella, and I are going on tour! We have recently purchased an RV that will run on straight vegetable oil, and we are going to travel around the U.S. for the next year.
Wait a minute! Did you say veggie oil?! Yes. FREE waste vegetable oil…the same kind that your eggroll was fried in for lunch. Pumped straight from behind your local Thai/Chinese/Fast Food restaurant into our tank (filtered of course). I am writing this post from Springfield, MO, home of Golden Fuel Systems. Golden Fuel Systems converts any diesel engine to run on veggie oil…and we are so excited to be a part of this alternative fuel movement.
BUT…I NEED YOUR HELP! We have a rough route mapped out…but we want to base our travels on YOU! I would love to come and meet you face to face…and also have you assist us in finding green/sustainable/alternative fairs, coops, and other educational opportunities in your local areas. We are going to be looking for companies/organizations to sponsor our educational tour as well.
While we are on the road, we will still need to make some money to live. I am going to be scheduling photo shoots in each area that we stop in. For those of you that could assist in getting the word out in your town…I will give you a significant discount on your own photos. You can see some of my portrait sessions here. I will also be available to help you simplify, downsize, and/or decorate your homes! Matt will assist by doing any handiwork/painting around your house.
If you are interested in adding your town to our tour…please contact me immediately and we’ll start talking details! We are planning to leave in late August/early September.
We just launched our new website today with many more details of what I have just shared… and we will be detailing the entire journey on that site. Check it out here: http://www.livelightlytour.com
Wheeeeeee! We are so excited to hit the road!
Posted by Sara @ 7:53 pm | Leave a Comment
25
2007
Oops…I totally linked to someone else’s blog! Mine is at Worpress…NOT blogspot! LOL Sorry!
25
2007
We are hoping to convert our car to run on french fries in a couple of weeks! God helped us make the decision pretty easily – his engine cylinder head BROKE! HAHA!
I will be praying for you guys. I’ll email you. Can you come help us build our cob house next Summer?!
25
2007
Contact me please about info about energy fair in Missouri. Come to Peoria!!!
25
2007
Please say ya coming to Peoria. I will contact the museums, The Green Party, The Peoria Peace Network etc. and find a band, or singer-songwriter to play to play. Willing to do research and help out to coordinate your tour.
25
2007
Do the Interstate 74 Tour. Lots of college towns and 2 State Capitols.
25
2007
There is not much green activity here in Johnson City, TN, but Asheville is only 45 mins. away. Please come and visit. =)
25
2007
Tallahassee Florida would be a fun town for you. There is the New Leaf Market co-op and lots of interest in the environment here in Florida’s capital. Alas, I am not very “green” myself, but I could sure use you help in downsizing/streamlining.
25
2007
Oh, wow! My sis and her folk/blues musician husband toured and camped this past winter/spring and loved it. You’ll have an adventure, I’m sure!
26
2007
If there is any reason that you’d want to come to Rochester, NY (???) it’d be fun to meet you. (We are a new-to-crunchy-living family) Definitely check out the Adirondacks – they’re wonderful in the autumn.
26
2007
A third vote for the Milwaukee area. There are a lot of natural foods stores out here and I’d love to have portraits done for our xmas cards!
26
2007
Hi Sara,
Here is a blog of a couple who converted an old school bus thought it might be worth a look.
http://www.enchantedgypsy.blogspot.com/
26
2007
This is just fantastic – taking an RV trip to explore the country is my dream! I’ve been lurking here for a while, and I can’t wait to read about your adventures.
I’m in the DC area – which isn’t the greenest place to live, but you all should check out the Solar Decathlon on the National Mall in October. (http://www.solardecathlon.org/) Teams from universities across the country (world?) design, BUILD, and operate energy-efficient solar powered homes! You can tour the actual houses and meet a lot of people involved in living green – perhaps living in one could be your next adventure when you “settle down” after a year on the road?
26
2007
Wow! That’s so exciting. If you come to Chicago you could speak to the kids in my dorm…
I heard about those veggie oil vehicles, it is so cool that you got an RV and you’ll be traveling with it! Yay!
27
2007
I am a homebody and am anxious to get back home after even a week away, so I don’t think I could handle a big road trip myself.
But I look forward to reading about your adventures!
People, don’t miss the chance to book Sara to take photos of you when she’s in your area. My friends and I have been so happy with her work!
27
2007
Wow! I am beyond impressed! Have fun you guys! I would love a veggie car someday, but an RV, that is just choice.
28
2007
oh wow! awesome! hae fun! what happened to your cute apartment? anyway if you ar ein the area please come to southern arizona! (I am south of Tucson!) I would love to meet you!
28
2007
I think this is a wonderful endeavor. You will be showing Bella so much of the U.S. and be spreading a good message to those you meet along the way. We’re in VA Beach right now, but moving to the KC area this August. If you find yourself back in the area, or NW Iowa,or Iowa City let me know and I could probably get you in touch with some photo shoots. Also, I’d love some help downsizing. Good luck on your trip, I’ll be traveling along with you in the blog-world!
28
2007
I’m sure you already know this, but the Simple Way community in Philly is working to start a Grease Co-op of sorts (I read this in the spring newsletter). Have an amazing trip!
29
2007
We might be interested in a photo shoot if you make it to Minnesota. I don’t know if you still do any film photography, but my husband has a humble little darkroom if you are interested.
We also just attended a great renewable energy fair in Stevens Point Wisconsin (http://www.the-mrea.org/energy_fair.php) in June of 2008 will be the next one.
We have an old Mercedes that runs on veg, though we’re still working out our filtration system and some other kinks. Lately we’re mostly going by bus or bike.
Please come for dinner or tea time or a picnic at our house when you’re in the area!
Will you have your bikes?
29
2007
I too have been lurking for a while but I just wanted to tell you how much I’m loving you guys right now! I’m so happy for you and dream of a time when I’m able to do this with my family.
blessings
30
2007
I am so jealous. What an amazing adventure! Emailed you about stopping in central Illinois.
30
2007
Well, parking that big ole thing might be hard but your welcome in New York (Astoria, Queens) any time.