The Backstory

AwedPod was our pandemic strategy. Though both Steve and I grew up camping, I opted out when he began backpacking with our daughters. As a fan of rented beach houses, mountain cabins and trips to faraway places, it never occurred to either of us that we'd be hitching our new vacation home to a truck, driving in the slow lane, and having a blast in the same campgrounds we visited as kids. But the pandemic showed up, along with retirement, and a tiny trailer seemed like the perfect answer for us. In fact, it may be my best idea ever.

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Our 2021 Rpod 171 was  delivered in January and once we learned how it actually works, we spent 150+ nights on the road, all in the Western US. We're fans of the state and national parks, though we've had more than a few nights in RV resorts (resort being a generous term).

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In our past life, Steve and I owned a graphic design firm, Tackett-Barbaria Design, and now we're spending our time making our own art. I write, he paints, and we're figuring out how to use this chapter to be in nature, enjoy each other, and live a creative life.

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We're based in Davis, California and our two daughters are in Portland, Oregon. Chances are we're on the road in between, just waiting to flash you a peace sign. as we do.

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The Wayback Backstory

I've been blogging since 2008, at Tour of No Regrets 1.0. I've had a few sidegigs, like Coffee Served Daily, where I collected 1000 photos of coffee, and This is Plan Be, where I gave away thousands of Be Kind stickers. Today I favor Instagram and Words with Friends, and hanging around the campfire, with a cocktail, of course. Writing is how I pay attention to the small moments, collecting enough words for a story or two. Thank you for visiting.

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