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TheRollingStowes

TheRollingStowes

Port Orchard, Washington USA

949-257-5468

TheRollingStowes

TheRollingStowes

We are all on an adventure make it EPIC!

We are all told, “live your life to the fullest”; We are here to do just that. TheRollingStowes serves as a vessel to project our passions, and clue in our loyal readers as to what inspires us in this crazy world. So, sit back, relax, and read on.

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Soon to be No More Sticks-N-Bricks... And Some Sad News

TheRollingStowes

Nov 21, 2021
3 min

Soon to be No More Sticks-N-Bricks... And Some Sad News

On July 1st 2008 we got the keys to our new home in Oceanside, California. For thirty days we worked hard on tearing down walls and...

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It's a New Day, It's a New Hip

TheRollingStowes

Sep 25, 2021
5 min

It's a New Day, It's a New Hip

I mentioned in a previous post that we are waiting on a few things to be done before we bail on California. One of which is done, I had a...

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Where Were You?

TheRollingStowes

Sep 8, 2021
3 min

Where Were You?

On September 11, 2001 I was standing at the front desk of a small dental practice in Sugarland, Texas. I had just opened the office and...

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The Slow Roll-Out

TheRollingStowes

Aug 30, 2021
3 min

The Slow Roll-Out

So what does one write about in a travel blog when one is not traveling? Current Projects? Previous Travels? Someone else's Travels? All...

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A New Phase and What We are Doing Before it Starts

TheRollingStowes

Aug 3, 2021
4 min

A New Phase and What We are Doing Before it Starts

Before we started the last van conversion we had decided on some serious plans for 2021. The biggest of which is how and when we plan to...

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Black Beauty Makes the Journey Home, East Bound and Down

TheRollingStowes

Jul 14, 2021
4 min

Black Beauty Makes the Journey Home, East Bound and Down

We just discussed route planning in the previous post, which leads us to my mom and brother making their way back across the country....

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Planning a Road Trip? New to traveling the Open Road? New to Van Camping? Need Help With That?

TheRollingStowes

Jul 7, 2021
6 min

Planning a Road Trip? New to traveling the Open Road? New to Van Camping? Need Help With That?

I'm constantly planning one! There are so many different ways to plan a road trip. Personally, I enjoy the planning stage, however, I am...

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The Ford Transit Van Conversion is Almost Complete

TheRollingStowes

Jun 30, 2021
4 min

The Ford Transit Van Conversion is Almost Complete

When discussions began about this van conversion we quickly formed the idea of a low maintenance build that will meet basic needs. The...

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Escaping New York and Hunting for Cooler Temps, Ooh and that Van Build!

TheRollingStowes

Jun 16, 2021
5 min

Escaping New York and Hunting for Cooler Temps, Ooh and that Van Build!

Visiting New York is always fun, add into the mix a high roof van and you have yourself an adventure. If you consider driving around a...

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Road-tripping in the Midst of a Van Build

TheRollingStowes

Jun 12, 2021
7 min

Road-tripping in the Midst of a Van Build

Right smack dab in the middle of a Van Conversion we headed out to attend a VIP Law School Graduation. Yep, my mom traveled to California...

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The Black Beauty arrives in California for a Makeover

TheRollingStowes

May 26, 2021
3 min

The Black Beauty arrives in California for a Makeover

We made it from Kerrville, Texas to Oceanside, California pretty quickly. The Kerrville-Schreiner State Park was nice and convenient...

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Black Beauty's Adventures Begin

TheRollingStowes

May 19, 2021
5 min

Black Beauty's Adventures Begin

As we prepared for this van conversion I was in Oceanside, CA and my mom (Judy) in Claxton, GA. We've ordered several items, some to be...

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The Journey to bid Farewell

TheRollingStowes

May 12, 2021
5 min

The Journey to bid Farewell

Their 54 year love story impacted so many lives. They had each other's back from day one. Here they are when they were dating and the...

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The What and The Why of Van conversions, Part Two

TheRollingStowes

May 5, 2021
4 min

The What and The Why of Van conversions, Part Two

I guess I should state the obvious... First you need a van... What van? Your choices are only limited by you and the market. We have a...

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The What and The Why of Van Conversions, Part one

TheRollingStowes

Apr 28, 2021
5 min

The What and The Why of Van Conversions, Part one

First of all, the what is whatever you want and the why is because you want it. That is your first rule of thumb. After that, it is all...

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We're starting a Ford Transit Conversion for a very special traveler...

TheRollingStowes

Apr 23, 2021
3 min

We're starting a Ford Transit Conversion for a very special traveler...

This is the 2021 Ford Transit Crew Van that needs a name! This van will bring new memories and a new lifestyle to fruition. STOP! Wait...

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First Road Trip of 2021: A newly remodeled van and an Ice Storm or two

TheRollingStowes

Apr 14, 2021
7 min

First Road Trip of 2021: A newly remodeled van and an Ice Storm or two

Here is a preview to the Ice Storm we followed into Washington. After completing our 2020 trips we decided it was time to remodel the van...

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Thanksgiving on the Southern States Tour and finishing the lower 48 in 2020

TheRollingStowes

Apr 7, 2021
4 min

Thanksgiving on the Southern States Tour and finishing the lower 48 in 2020

Hey! You're back! We're so glad you made it! We are aiming for South Dakota to check that state off of our 2020 list. From Oklahoma we...

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POW Camp, Hometown, The Big Easy and Digging for Diamonds

TheRollingStowes

Mar 31, 2021
5 min

POW Camp, Hometown, The Big Easy and Digging for Diamonds

What do these things have in common? They are included in the next leg of our journey. The Desoto National Forest has plenty to offer in...

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Daddy, Pridge, Blue, Papa

TheRollingStowes

Mar 26, 2021
2 min

Daddy, Pridge, Blue, Papa

I called him Daddy. He loved his devoted wife and took care of us all like the hero he was. He taught me so many things that have served...

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