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Mon Mar 31, 2025 8:55 am

Hi there, I have been busy with a new project. I live in Oregon and for over 20 years I've been camping in my 1969 Westfalia all over the mountains and wilderness. I've created a show to document some of these adventures.

https://www.youtube.com/@LostTrailsPNW

A couple of years ago, my daughter and I were featured on the PBS show Oregon Field Guide:
https://youtu.be/7qs5v1UMzRo?si=X4MYUgj0wBO5ZFIF

I really like to look for lost history and ancient forests. The channel is called Lost Trails PNW and I'd be honored if you take a look.
Thank you!

Tue Jun 03, 2025 1:14 pm

Now up to 12 episodes! It has been a lot of work but also a lot of fun.
Mama Bus is all tuned up and ready for another season. It's amazing what an Early Bay Bus will do. Terrible roads, climbing mountain grades and they just come back for more a week later.
Just got back from Jamaica too, that will be a good one.
Thanks, please let me know if you like it. Tell your Bus friends!
Bob from Portland, Oregon USA

Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:12 am

Episode 14! Not bad for my first time editing. Please take a look.

https://youtu.be/vNICxIzDdlI?si=80ykJSlEWQoo5jjb

Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:46 am

Ohhh Hell YES!!! How did this series miss me? Xatie and I will be watching this during our road trip of Southern states very soon. Good to see you out and about over the weekend =D>

Tue Jun 17, 2025 9:29 am

Yeah! You too. It was great to connect outside of work. Thanks for the encouragement! And have a safe trip.

Wed Jul 16, 2025 12:29 pm

Episode 15! 1 more to finish the season. Labor of love powered by Bay Bus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMC42SocYow&t=1031s

thanks!

Thu Jul 17, 2025 1:37 pm

is the account monetized?

Not watching!

Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:47 pm

I'm absolutely watching! These are great Bob!

Mon Aug 11, 2025 10:23 am

Hi thanks for the comments! Not monetized. It's all about camping and conservation of the Oregon wilds via '69 Westfalia.

Mon Aug 11, 2025 4:25 pm

hambone is just a good dude who likes to share his passion of VWs and natural history. He’s a creative musician and a big part of the VW culture in the PNW. If you like nature, history and exploration in a VW. Give it a watch and see if it grabs you. This isn’t some sort of, look at me trying to get views type of thing. He did it as a fun hobby. Honestly I’m impressed he does it. Dude is chill and not one who likes to be the center of attention. Good on you Bob. I’ve known him 10 plus years and several campouts. He never mentioned this YouTube thing to me.

Mon Aug 18, 2025 11:20 am

Wow man. Thanks. Means a lot.

Sat Aug 23, 2025 1:14 pm

I will vouch for Hambone. He's good people.

Wed Sep 24, 2025 3:05 pm

Hey Joe! Miss you. The bumper in all of the videos was formerly on your bus, the kindness of which I have not forgotten. Also appreciate the good words.

Last episode of Season 1 complete! I've been busy all summer in the Oregon wilderness filming Season 2, fighting a bucking bus and a whole mess of mechanical crap but we have persevered! Stay tuned TBA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnBrtPQEEW4