tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post5795689028712391205..comments2024-02-15T19:34:03.944+00:00Comments on The Hermitage: Vagabond Villages & Transient Towns,Rima Staineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10044701472535300254noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-65213297149479594662012-04-12T20:18:20.233+01:002012-04-12T20:18:20.233+01:00Wondeful wondeful blog.
I run an alternative arts...Wondeful wondeful blog.<br /><br />I run an alternative arts collective in Colchester called the Buffalo Tank and have been trying to get into contact with Ruth and Simon urgently about a green sustainable kids area...Would you have a contact mail by any chance.<br />Many Thanks<br /><br />Jonny<br /><br />zabanikopek@gmail.comJonny Buffalonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-50785287459002684982009-10-24T14:03:52.214+01:002009-10-24T14:03:52.214+01:00Your blog is inspirational. Now you have me wonder...Your blog is inspirational. Now you have me wondering if I could live like that. My husband would sell our house to live in a motor home in a New York Minute! I wondered if I would have room to create my art... Your creations are prolific and you seem to be so free! Oh my, you really have me thinking!The Wild Old Lady From Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604631321929265303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-26098836046457952792009-10-04T17:37:03.855+01:002009-10-04T17:37:03.855+01:00Have you seen the Mary Jane's Farm web site? ...Have you seen the Mary Jane's Farm web site? I think you'd like it. She lives in Idaho (USA) and she is a advocate of outdoor living and self sufficiency.Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-55078282390637466152009-10-04T11:30:09.307+01:002009-10-04T11:30:09.307+01:00I'm a good friend of Amal and Jess, directed h...I'm a good friend of Amal and Jess, directed here by 'mal, and so glad she did. There's so much in this post that clicks with the way I'm starting to think about my life, about travel and home. This idea -- "Towns that assemble and disperse and then reassemble. Gatherings of people that are not always in the same one place, or indeed are not always the same collection of people." -- appeals to me so much. I recently left my office job to travel around the world, and spent 3 weeks recently in Greece and Turkey, travelling alone, seeing a new place every few days, meeting a few other travellers who I hope to encounter again; now I'm in Australia, in a friend's house, being much more sedentary, and I miss movement. While there's certainly a convenience to a home -- somewhere to store my ever-expanding book collection! -- I love the idea of combining home and movement, forming towns and villages here and there.Alex D Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06354697934879022550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-63413161751001305352009-09-07T02:12:12.601+01:002009-09-07T02:12:12.601+01:00Yours is one of my favorite blogs. Thank you for s...Yours is one of my favorite blogs. Thank you for sharing. <br />KatKat_RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-26326988266549713612009-09-06T13:43:58.597+01:002009-09-06T13:43:58.597+01:00Hi, I came accross your site via other sites (as y...Hi, I came accross your site via other sites (as you do), I have to say you have a great page, I've not read it all yet, but what I have read has been throughly enjoyable.<br /><br />MartynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-57781900863727316892009-09-05T11:54:41.440+01:002009-09-05T11:54:41.440+01:00Hello, Rima!
I stumbled upon your blog just about ...Hello, Rima!<br />I stumbled upon your blog just about a month ago and now read it faithfully so I was thrilled to see a new blog entry! I too am an artist, and...somewhat of a "free spirit". I absolutely love the lifestyle in which you and Tui are living! I realize that it must be very difficult at times and that you are faced with challenges that others could never even imagine. I admire you so. Your creativity and art mean so much to you and it shows. You are willing to go to any lengths to sell your art and keep it visable in the public eye. You are now, my greatest source of inspiration! I do wish that you would travel to the East Coast (Maryland), and park your lovely home in my neighborhood for awhile! Best of luck in all of your travels. You are truly living LIFE. If you need anything, please contact me. Sincerely, MissyMissy Trenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15746006003860083547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-52484202385483385672009-09-05T10:14:42.098+01:002009-09-05T10:14:42.098+01:00Lovely to catch up with you Rima. It is a special ...Lovely to catch up with you Rima. It is a special part of the world down there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-55576873381495772842009-09-02T04:44:03.794+01:002009-09-02T04:44:03.794+01:00Browsing through the comments, I see that I am not...Browsing through the comments, I see that I am not the only one who has a bit of envy for your wandering life. I know at my age and with such creaking bones, it is not for me. But one can still dream and your delightful posts push that dream along. Thank you for sharing your very interesting and lovely journey with us.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08908246018959064657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-40815999327482772302009-09-02T01:12:36.543+01:002009-09-02T01:12:36.543+01:00What a beautiful post Rima, I did enjoy reading it...What a beautiful post Rima, I did enjoy reading it. Tui's new bits and pieces and additions to the truck are great, as is the stable door, what a splendid idea. I'm so glad you have found somewhere peaceful to stay and rest awhile, away from the crowds. Don't worry about forgetfulness, I am the worlds worst name rememberer! <br /><br />I love your description of transient villages. I suppose it happens on caravan sites too, you know, the commercial ones. It's fun to join up with people for a while, but even better to go on your way again. Your photos of inside the truck are so atmospheric. You might like my latest blog of photos taken in the Irish mist, little glass droplets clinging to everything.BThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800917080090010655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-89793003186624794232009-09-01T21:53:36.493+01:002009-09-01T21:53:36.493+01:00Thanks for giving the little peeps into your beaut...Thanks for giving the little peeps into your beautiful home Rima :)<br />My memory is awful and I too am hopeless at remembering people and often stare blankly and seem vague with people.It can be abit embarassing. Maybe its just our minds are thinking about ideas and plans for creative work and our brains don't absorb the information as well as they should when meeting new faces sometimes? I'm also short sighted and many a time I've been walking down the street and people have waved out in the distance. I wave back but often can't see who they are!<br />Happy Autumn to you both! xKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-62655089969261581252009-08-31T16:58:18.554+01:002009-08-31T16:58:18.554+01:00Thanks for take me to a wonderful journey, your si...Thanks for take me to a wonderful journey, your site is magic.<br />I'll be back to find more dreams...<br />My Bear hug to you<br />(sorry for my bad English)<br />http://elpuestuflora.blogspot.com/Evangelina Prietohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18033841304056906355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-89808470933721355782009-08-31T16:45:44.991+01:002009-08-31T16:45:44.991+01:00I think you live in a mystical world somewhere far...I think you live in a mystical world somewhere far away and a lot of us on this side wish we were there too!<br /><br />That last picture - you play the accordian? Fabulous - even a mini-piano-like traveling instrument! Would love to hear more about that.<br /><br />Care to you and Tui, traveling mercies!JOYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16530746118038339670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-62344296624295797252009-08-31T13:07:26.827+01:002009-08-31T13:07:26.827+01:00I love the idea of Transitioning - so pleased to f...I love the idea of Transitioning - so pleased to find out that there are some groups nearby that I can join!<br /><br />I visited the Haruka shop when I was passing through Glastonbury earlier in the year! I must have spent about an hour there - their clothes are so beautifully made.<br /><br />I have difficulty remembering peoples' names - it's quite embarassing talking to someone, hoping I won't have to say their name to them encase it's the wrong one. I find my memory goes down hill when I'm tired.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-66936797372799052932009-08-30T23:49:17.345+01:002009-08-30T23:49:17.345+01:00Rima, you paint such a vivid picture with your won...Rima, you paint such a vivid picture with your wonderful words. I recognise so well your view of the world through your wee door. <br />*sighs*<br /><br />Thank you for the reminder of another life of sorts. <br /><br />C xCiara Brehonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10583812950426579762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-82997432833186493102009-08-30T08:21:21.384+01:002009-08-30T08:21:21.384+01:00Such a lovely quote and another beautiful post. xx...Such a lovely quote and another beautiful post. xxJosephine Tale Peddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16431330956687490112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-36549650701096395402009-08-29T23:41:06.970+01:002009-08-29T23:41:06.970+01:00Hi Rima,
I've followed your wonderful blog for...Hi Rima,<br />I've followed your wonderful blog for a while now, I love your images and your deep words. Your way of life always evokes a yearning of the spirit for a green wilderness and the freedom to wander it!<br />Somerset is my neck of the woods, I shall have to keep my eyes peeled for your wonderful home on wheels!I would love to see your work in the flesh one day - I am building my portfolio (very slowly)to approach the world of children's illustration, hopefully at least by the time my youngest, Elswyth starts school...<br />Thankyou for sharing your journeys and your inspiring work...<br />Best wishes to you both<br />Carrie...Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-694227981141921392009-08-29T23:10:58.168+01:002009-08-29T23:10:58.168+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Clever Puphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07198739825136188378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-59835421987314302992009-08-29T23:10:53.529+01:002009-08-29T23:10:53.529+01:00Rima,
What a lovely life style. It reminds me of ...Rima,<br /><br />What a lovely life style. It reminds me of gypsies named Rollo and their fortune-telling Grandmothers. <br /><br />I attended an English school fete when I was just five and I remember most of it. The bran tub, the coconut shy,the tombola. I wish we could go back to that innocent type of fair again.The Clever Puphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07198739825136188378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-15219953431660011662009-08-29T21:20:28.931+01:002009-08-29T21:20:28.931+01:00such beautiful photos and words as always, and the...such beautiful photos and words as always, and the quote at the end of your post is so very special.jamjarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00060223670023670104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-4272749496577009412009-08-29T18:45:10.752+01:002009-08-29T18:45:10.752+01:00I was among the Humboldt redwoods in Northern Cali...I was among the Humboldt redwoods in Northern California this week, and happened upon a little private campground alongside a quiet river. Walking around the lanes, I was struck that this place would make, to use your lovely term, a comfortable "transient town." There was a bit of minimal infrastructure -- paths, electricity, plumbing, septic -- but it largely existed as the potential of its temporary residents.<br /><br />But why is it that existing campgrounds do not fit the bill for being a temporary town? Rima, you described it well in your post: the town that existed for a week did so with the help of the folks who were living there; the place was constructed and deconstructed by its residents, which makes all the difference.<br /><br />Much to ponder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-349845246450501592009-08-29T15:32:12.166+01:002009-08-29T15:32:12.166+01:00Thanks for the update on your doings! I guess you ...Thanks for the update on your doings! I guess you will have to greet everybody as if you know them, to be on the safe side :~)d. moll, l.ac.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16007607538375968631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-71797644128516559672009-08-29T13:45:06.458+01:002009-08-29T13:45:06.458+01:00It's not so unusual to forget a face when you ...It's not so unusual to forget a face when you are filled with ideas. Lovely thoughts and photographs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-51021759302053051662009-08-29T05:49:51.101+01:002009-08-29T05:49:51.101+01:00The "net that links us" is indeed gossam...The "net that links us" is indeed gossamer-thin and steel-strong though sometimes it's hard to have faith that the net is there. I was somehow extra touched to hear that the sheep were bedding down under your home. Thought of you two as I walked in the mountains of Norway a few weeks ago....Kari Lønninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13672700685648322233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810156851531185584.post-12246127522866405412009-08-29T03:50:15.421+01:002009-08-29T03:50:15.421+01:00I look at this blog at least twice a day, just to ...I look at this blog at least twice a day, just to see if you have posted.<br /><br />I am very envious of your free life, able to live on the road in such beautiful places.<br /><br />Thank you for posting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com