http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm Purple53: 1953 Artist Motor Home by Angel Hess en-us Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:10:01 -0500 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:10:01 -0500 SoftCab.com http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=226 What is interesting is not that your happiness depends on your family and your friends but your happiness depends on the family and friends of their family and friends.]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:16:58 -0500 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=226#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=223 We still do not know what the problem is but that is OK because the reason why we came to Colorado was to upgrade the engine.  Most likely we will bore out the piston holes to add horse power and add an air intake with real air cleaner and aftermarket parts.  Hopefully we will also add a automatic transmission or just fix up the current manual and remove the two speed back end.  The weather this week is nice but last night was supposedly in the low 20s, it did not seem like east coast New York weather maybe because of the low humidity.  I had the wood stove blaring this morning and was comfortable in shorts.  I believe the Colorado Springs Gazette newspaper is going to do a story in a week or so.  I am actually based in Fountain Colorado which is about 25 miles south of Colorado Springs.  I am living on a 40 acre farm.  I am helping with the animals; they have cows, goats, chickens, rabbits, and two dogs.  Yesterday I helped feed the baby cows and move them around in the barn and also cleaned out the water and food buckets because a few baby cows died because of an illness.]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:54:18 -0500 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=223#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=220 Motorcycle Training Academy, in exchange for doing some photography for them. This is another oddly randomly amazing connection I have made from Craigslist. I will post many new photos soon!]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:49:33 -0500 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=220#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=216 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:36:06 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=216#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=213 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:37:50 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=213#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=212 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:23:24 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=212#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=211 It was less than expected because the flavor was a little odd and it was not as sweet at it should have been.
I guess the straight sulfur mineral water might not have been the best water choice but the flavor could also been effected by the hot weather and missed waterings.  Next weekend is anxiously coming, as I have a girl coming from Oklahoma to do some work for me and hang out.  My dad is also visiting Friday and Saturday which is cool.  The weather has been getting much nicer in Jacumba, the swimming pools are cooling down a bit too.  The advertising I had started did not accomplish much and I am disappointed with it.  I am still looking for a local San Diego friend who wants to carpool to Whole Foods and Trader Joe's.  My allergies have been extremely annoying the last few weeks, stupid runny nose and blowing nose all morning.  It seems to stop in the afternoon and night.  I would like to find a natural fix for this allergy.]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2008 01:05:05 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=211#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=210 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:23:16 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=210#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=209 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:53:27 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=209#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=208 w o w]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:11:52 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=208#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=207 He raves about America.  He owned a restaurant and every time a kid came in with a good report card on their birthday they would be given a free pizza and ice-cream.  The man says he prays for death on a daily basis.
On a funny note: This lady was walking to the store and she saw a random cooler lying on the sidewalk, she opened it up and found a person's toe in it!  She went into the store in shock, and told the people working there about the cooler with the toe in it.  Then they called 911 and the operator said they will send a toe truck. lol.  The last month has been pretty emotional for me, it seems a few times a week I end up crying because I am thinking of Theresa often.]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:13:18 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=207#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=206 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:14:02 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=206#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=202 *Jacumba Hot Springs* in Jacumba California.  And check us out on CNN Headline News, News To Me show, this weekend it is being re-run.]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:14:33 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=202#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=201 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:12:45 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=201#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=200 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:02:22 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=200#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=199 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:17:26 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=199#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=198 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:42:13 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=198#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=197 Today some four hundred people live in Jacumba.  What now appears a quiet high desert retreat was once a thriving spa.  In the 1920s and 30s the community thrived, its therapeutic hot springs a mecca for Hollywood celebrities and wealthy Imperial Valley growers. Walking through town on a sunny day you get the sense of history.  The old buildings, tumbleweeds and dry air gives your imagination space to wander.  Humans have the bad habit of complaining and I think it must be part of our nature or maybe many people are off track. Almost everyone today complains about gas prices, airports lines, public transportation, the economy, their brothers, their sisters, their families, jobs, and weird people.  I advise you, please stop complaining!  Find some peace, there is no other way!]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:12:46 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=197#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=196 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:49:24 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=196#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=195 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:07:57 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=195#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=194 Wed, 28 May 2008 16:33:57 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=194#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=192 Mon, 26 May 2008 11:52:55 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=192#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=188 Sun, 18 May 2008 19:11:26 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=188#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=187 Wed, 14 May 2008 01:44:35 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=187#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=183 Food Not Bombs in Escondido.  Right now am parked behind a nice couples house.  I have to leave here soon.  If I try and stay in Del Dios I do not know where I will call home-base.  It is important I find a home-base address because I need to get my health insurance switched over to California.]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 07:09:47 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=183#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=180 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:43:03 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=180#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=178 For a couple days after I had been parked behind an old house in Boulevard California with limited resources around, a nice real-estate lady let me park there and hook up to power.  But then an exciting lead came through in Jamul California and so really early Sunday morning I took advantage of the cooler weather so the truck did not overheat and made it over the mountains, I was able to get the truck started and drive 60 miles into Jamul where I am now staying at a really sweet Villa and Vineyard, the people here are really kind.  They are also going to help me with my trucks engine.  I have heard stories about people in general; in San Diego area are not nice people so I guess I found a rare bunch which is my specialty I guess.  This is my 3rd day here and so far I've been helping in the vineyard and getting to know the people.  If you have not been to Jamul before you should visit because it is beautiful out here.  It's hilly country with houses scattered on hillsides.]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:10:42 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=178#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=173 News To Me" show, the host is Eric Lanford.  The show airs many times during the evenings so you have lots of chances to see it, both Saturday and Sunday, Eastern Time at 730pm 930pm and 1230am.]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:20:34 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=173#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=172 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:56:27 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=172#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=171 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:10:54 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=171#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=170 My dad says he can make it down here sometime soon to help change the plugs and get the engine going once again.  It is incredible I have driven all the way from New York City without any major issues.  If anybody is in New Mexico and wants to help with the engine I am on West I-10 at the rest stop 50 miles from Arizona.]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:20:53 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=170#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=169 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:17:15 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=169#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=167 Wildlife Rescue Farm / Eco-Ed Environmental Training Center I'm visiting is really great, they have peacock, chicken, bobcat, mini goat, snake, armadillo, horse, dog, and raccoon.  I got to hold a week old baby raccoon that were rescued from the wall of someone's house the same day I arrived. If you want to check out the farm I’m at here is their website Xtimbers-Ranch.com  I hope to be posting lots of good photos soon. I will be in Terrell Texas for 3 or 4 days.]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:42:03 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=167#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=165 WebSticker.com has donated 2500 Purple53 Logo stickers.  If you would like a sticker please let me know.  I have been a little quiet this week in Mississippi.  I have gone horse riding a few times since being at the Wind Child Farm.  I should be leaving to go to Texas either tonight or tomorrow.  I will be visiting a Wildlife Rescue Farm for a few days.  I am getting a little anxious to make it to Arizona and California before its too hot so my visits with people from now on will be a little shorter.  I have a radio interview tomorrow with the Keith Larson Show on News/Talk 1110 & 99.3FM WBT, Charlotte, NC at 10am Eastern Time.]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:21:32 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=165#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=163 Wind Child Farm today around 9am, I was greeted with orange juice in a 3D spider-man cup.  Their house is really nice and the area is the most quiet place I've visited yet.  The horses are beautiful, all different sizes and kinds.  Today the farrier was putting new shoes on the horses.  Also Dale's mom came by, she is hilarious; some of her quotes: I live with all the puffed up cotton heads (a nursing home I'm guessing.), and she also wondered how many miles per inch I get in Purple53.  The weather in Mississippi is much warmer than Georgia.  When the horses are fed they are fed in a stall and they run right into their own stall on q.  I think I am now the new web designer for Wind Child Farm because the last one is out of commission.]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:01:25 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=163#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=162 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:25:41 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=162#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=161 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:47:29 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=161#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=160 Guest what I milked the goat today! No really I milked a goat tonight!  It was weird!  HaHa.  I also got wood for the sliding doors I'm putting in on the big shelf over the bed.]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:12:52 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=160#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=159 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:05:40 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=159#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=156 Times Georgian, came to interview me.]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:27:38 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=156#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=155 TheCause USA for about 4 days.
There I met this funny guy named Nick he always smiles just like me.  The people there who run the place (Deborah) kept me fed with smoothies every morning and soup in the evening which was awesome.  I left there Monday morning around 8am and headed to Atlanta area.  During my travels a funny thing happened; I made contact with Lee Phillips, the owner of Easy Ride Golf Cars in a little crazy old marble mining town Ball Ground Georgia.  Mr. Phillips offered to repair my engine for free at his golf cart shop, funny as it may seem, the mechanic Wade was really smart.  The engine valve cover gasket and carburetor gasket were replaced with new gaskets and the battery was filled too.  This was awesome they did all this work for free.  During this time a local newspaper, Cherokee Tribune, interview me.  Later that day in the afternoon I had my interview with CNN for the show News to ME.  It was really cool.  They invited me to their small production house (an actual house).  Supposedly I was the first person invited so they say.  It was an exciting and funny experience.  They were joking around a lot and gave me a mostly empty tin of cashews and two sweet potatoes.  They probably thought I was a quack.  I think the video will be on TV in a few weeks on CNN news.
After this interview I went to my final destination in Georgia; a sweet little farm in Bowdon Georgia.  This farm is a little different than the last farm I visited.  The animals here are much healthier and act really different.
The best thing about this farm is the bunny rabbits! They have a lot of baby bunny and also 3 two day old goats which I got to bottle feed!  The couple who run the farm are amazing.  They are down to earth and really nice and very hard working.  They don't have showers, only baths, and they share bath water!!!  They also have a huge garden that ill probably get to help with.  And I have a feeling they want me to milk the goats too!!!
One really bad thing about recent travels is the Chimney pipe cap is busted so ill have to get a new one!!!]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:03:58 -0400 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=155#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=153 The Cause Ministry's; they seem to be a cool bunch of folks so far.]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:19:24 -0500 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=153#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=152 Williams Model Management. We went to lunch and hung out a bit at the farm afterwords.  I think I've found a great contact in Georgia in the town Kim Basinger bought in the 80's for $20 million.  I'll know more about that soon!  Oh one more thing I believe I updated the media page today, adding the new article.]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:56:18 -0500 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=152#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=149 News&Observer newspaper and the Thursday's Wake Weekly newspaper.]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:55:35 -0500 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=149#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=148 www.newsobserver.com.  I've also been taking a lot of new photos at the farm.]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:01:02 -0500 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=148#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=143 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:56:19 -0500 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=143#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=140 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:08:30 -0500 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=140#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=138 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:36:43 -0500 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=138#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=136 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:49:44 -0500 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=136#comment http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=135 The first stop was my friends house near the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.  If all goes as roughly planned I will be going over the Bridge Thursday.  I am nauseous.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:04:55 -0500 http://www.purple53.com/blog.htm?number=135#comment