Free as a bird. I sometimes think I would want to do that, then a thunderstorm rolls in and I am thankful I have a roof over my head 😀
@robertlong5118Ай бұрын
That dude has got the right idea, traveling around on an e-bike. That's something I've been wanting to do for awhile!.
@timgoodsell40533 жыл бұрын
This guys fantastic. He’s overcome so much in living the way he wants. Good luck to him.
@TimberbeartrailАй бұрын
You’re absolutely right about what you said Did you reach out to this man and if so, how is he doing and you keep following him?
@AdamTravelsTheWorld Жыл бұрын
This guy is living his best life.... Inspiration at it's finest.
@RogerGolden201615 күн бұрын
"There is no greater adventure than to live the live of your dreams." -- unknown
@jdux90893 жыл бұрын
This guy is "ultimate cool". Talk about someone who can play the cards they were dealt!
@kerbyselmer45743 жыл бұрын
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@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying that, John. Some of the hardest parts of my travels are dealing with the people who judge me before (or instead of) talking to me. This is a shame, because I have some interesting stories to tell those who stop to talk.
@jdux90893 жыл бұрын
@@RogerGolden2016 Hi Roger. I wouldn't concern myself with them. You're 1 of a kind; they're a dime a dozen. They'll never know what you already know - what freedom and adventure really mean.
@elstontensley89132 жыл бұрын
i am no longer able to maintain a living wage as we are in the same boat . mine is due to many strokes i have had 5 in the last6 yrsall due to uncontrolable blood pressure
@peterfernandezjr59143 жыл бұрын
This gentleman is to be truly admired, not letting health issues get in the way of what he loves to do is an inspiration to all of us.
@johnbird64753 жыл бұрын
Roger is finding a way to make ‘lemonade’ from the lemons that he is faced with. Great story.
@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. I appreciate hearing that.
@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing an excellent job on this video Mike! And thanks to everyone who has responded, here or on my facebook page! It means a lot to hear people's kind words and best wishes.
@rossmacintosh5652 Жыл бұрын
Hi Roger! I'm just now seeing Mike's video featuring your story. It's a year since it was posted. I hope you & your cat are doing well. When I go out on my e-bike I know I'll be thinking of you. I'll be surveying my surroundings and saying to myself "where would Roger camp if he was here enjoying this ride?
@RogerGolden2016 Жыл бұрын
@@rossmacintosh5652 I have been to California and back across the country to Tennessee since that video was made. My trailer and solar system are different now.
@Outlaw-Dashing Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for the interview you where in my town when you made this . I was on a motorized bicycle touring Florida to California and back.
@luckypenny42633 жыл бұрын
God bless take care of your self interesting story ... stay safe 🚴🚵🚴🏿♂️
@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@athiker72093 жыл бұрын
I just missed him. He reported getting into Mississippi yesterday. We live about 10 miles North of Grand Bay, AL, where he passed through. Will follow him on Facebook. Thanks for sharing.
@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
I am spending the Easter weekend in Walker, LA, just East of Baton Rouge.
@Outlaw-Dashing Жыл бұрын
@@RogerGolden2016 thanks for the interview 💯 I building a live channel for motorized bicycle touring and bikepacking. Sorry I missed you on the tour I went there and back and didn't see you . I posted the trip on my other channel .
@pattyk85943 жыл бұрын
Loved seeing his set up! Love is RV and that he loves his cat so much to travel with him.
@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
It is definitely a one-of-a-kind rig. At times it takes a lot of work to keep it all going, but other times I get to enjoy the open roads in ways that very few people ever get to do.
@kooltravelers3 жыл бұрын
Wow..great story..did you just stumble upon him at the dog park..we found this vid both inspirational and motivational..a great interview l..thanks so much!
@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
Yes, we met by chance. I had been dealing with weather issues (winds in my face can be a huge problem) and stopped at a (to me) random park with a powered Pavillion where I could plug in for a bit. Mike arrived, saw my rig, and had questions. This video came from that.
@steelymommy66283 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike, this speaks to your character and kindness to others.
@donaldtharp3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike. A most interesting interview with Roger. We wish him safe travels.
@raymondschneider52173 жыл бұрын
Y'all Be Safe!
@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@marilynwelther58233 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this video. Story of him and his cat sort of reminds me of “Street Cat Named Bob”, series of books and movie mostly popular in UK. I do wonder what Roger does with cat when he encounters bad weather.
@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
We shelter and wait it out. Phideaux sleeps in the tent with me most nights, but sometimes she "stands guard" outside. Of course, Phideaux is a cat, so her idea of standing guard is "If you see me running, you better run too."
@MRInuzaki2 жыл бұрын
Wow he is living the dream, i aspire to be as free as he is
@schollcampos3 жыл бұрын
Loved this special “on the road” interview!!
@jerrycornelius33973 жыл бұрын
What a great piece...
@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
I think Mike did an excellent job with this video.
@stepheng.56233 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike, wonderful interview! Praying for Rogers safe travels. 🙏
@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@DannyFyffe3 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. i appreciate it and will keep up with Roger.
@cynthiasnedeker29813 жыл бұрын
That was very interesting. A man who has health issues but they don’t rule his life
@TheInsightfulProfessor3 жыл бұрын
I agree with others, this is an interesting story. I would welcome other videos like this.
@larrycox66143 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike... that was a very warming story.
@glendasharp50573 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this story of Roger.
@debbiel76593 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike, Loved the video!!
@amilton10153 жыл бұрын
Thank you man. Stay safe with your wife
@mrlesrdliason38 ай бұрын
beautiful story, I love the home free name. it's a new I'll start using.
@proudchristian773 жыл бұрын
Talk him out of it ok , fla is nice & you won't freeze .
@luckypenny42633 жыл бұрын
Interesting story stay safe and happy traveling
@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@lindakrusyna72753 жыл бұрын
A very interesting fella. Thanks for interviewing him. I wish him and his kitty a safe and healthy trip.
@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@JRMoritz3 жыл бұрын
Very different that’s for sure.
@emmajones7838 Жыл бұрын
Nice design and function
@apatriotofhopedanjohn47813 жыл бұрын
GO RODGER
@littlerascal61123 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@rvlife2893 жыл бұрын
WOW! Great interview. God bless him. Thanks for sharing! Following him on FB!
@proudchristian773 жыл бұрын
Awe, pretty cat , wow ,nice bike set up , baby don't go to California its not safe there & you will freeze !,
@JK-zl7vv Жыл бұрын
An amazing setup for his home free life, is this at Liza jackson park? Prayers for Roger for a safe trip and many fabulous adventures 😁👍🙏💖
@johnpeck5268 Жыл бұрын
I have recently bought a 150,w plug & play, solar bike kit folds down to 12" x 8" x 3,5" carrying case I intend to use in the same way. Travel is so expensive & need't be. No hurry, just enjoy the scenery. I can drape it over my trailer & charge on the run or hang in up in camp. Not hard to find also someone who'll let you charge for a spell too..
@dogotek23 жыл бұрын
This looks like something I would be interested in doing one day.
@pascalj4331 Жыл бұрын
This is a great trailer design for 200w solar in a tiny space, and still carry everything useful.
@MichaelAstrom2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!! The world is your oyster ...
@christianeremorin11603 жыл бұрын
Great story... Thanks !
@hovaneeeseotse11126 ай бұрын
This is amazing. I wish i found about this person earlier
@dalefriedrich7353 жыл бұрын
The more things you own, the more things own you.
@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@livingsimplytosimplylive6817 Жыл бұрын
Great interview
@joyceparis3 жыл бұрын
Following you is like reading a good book! I have read many good books on people traveling cross country! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸‼️👀👀👀
@globaldemise2 жыл бұрын
Love it!!!
@spacetravler8461 Жыл бұрын
My next adventure....💚💛♥️
@davidsabine69423 жыл бұрын
You should get a recumbent trike ,there alotmore comfortable to ride.
@billweberx2 жыл бұрын
He has no money. They are expensive, even used.
@JayThe0 Жыл бұрын
Oh shoot I’ve been waiting to be able to drive to do this….this is super attainable right now. I’d love to know where he pitches his tent at night/ what he does with the solar panels when it rains. I have a spinal disability but an electric bike should be fine since I won’t have to pedal as much
@kinguvclubz12 жыл бұрын
I want to do something this from New York down to New Orleans.
@bevn3623 жыл бұрын
If someone knows how it would be humanity at its best to setup a Go Fund Me page for him to get his reverse operation.
@sundanceblue21thomaswelch263 жыл бұрын
That would be awesome! I would donate. Don’t know how to do a page like that. I’ll donate if someone sets it up.
@bevn3623 жыл бұрын
@@sundanceblue21thomaswelch26 i don’t know how to set it up either, but maybe Wendland’s tech guy does.
@joannec21533 жыл бұрын
I would love to donate too. Feel sorry to him. Without good health, it is hard to travel alone.
@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
@@joannec2153 No need to feel sorry for me. I'm just a guy doing the best he can with what he has to work with, just like everyone else. The difference is that I chose a unique lifestyle before my surgery. And yes, it can be hard with an ostomy. the medical accessories I MUST have are expensive, not available in mainstream retail outlets, and crucial to my existence.
@PatchezRagdolls Жыл бұрын
I wanna do that so much with my ebike
@TimberbeartrailАй бұрын
Excuse me, sir I really like this video. Have you been keeping in touch with this man and if so, how is he doing?
@michaelsullens25643 жыл бұрын
Don’t see his info below?
@joegrapeape63343 жыл бұрын
Did Bo chase the cat?
@TruthSeekerAi Жыл бұрын
God bless this wonderful man and his wonderful cat I wish him more freedom health and goodness I want to be like him 1 day 1 luv Ameer Reemabeets age47 NYC the hellhole of earth
@rodvahoviak76405 ай бұрын
Is there a way to contact this individual for as I am planning of conducting the same trip?
@joebudi5136 Жыл бұрын
Is it 2 300w panels?
@RogerGolden2016 Жыл бұрын
No, those were 2 100W panels. My current set uses 8 30W panels arranged in 2 120W packages that fold up into portfolio-sized packs. Solar power handles all of my energy needs when touring now.
@UncleFjester3 жыл бұрын
1:46 Chewing on a CIGARETTE? Why the serious Health Problems? 🤷♂️ Oh the Smells coming off this guy. He's Nuckin Futs
@capswin3 жыл бұрын
Hmmmm. If he's not paying taxes, seems I'm supporting him.
@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
I do not receive ANY form of public assistance. How are you supporting me? I've worked my whole life and CONTINUE to work while on the road. Unless you have sent a donation through PayPal or Cash App of your own free will, you haven't contributed anything to my travels at all. I resent you thinking that you have a claim on my freedom. Attitudes like that are the hardest thing I have to face on a daily basis, and like yours, they are groundless.
@capswin3 жыл бұрын
@@RogerGolden2016 Do you use public roads? Do you use public restrooms? How about county or state parks?
@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
@@capswin You mean the things MY taxes pay for? Yes, I do,. Having been (note the present participle) paying for those things for the past 40 years, I feel as if I have a right to what I have paid for. I am sorry that you don't feel that way.
@capswin3 жыл бұрын
@@RogerGolden2016 I thought that you said that you don’t pay taxes.
@RogerGolden20163 жыл бұрын
Have a nice day capswin.
@MarkMayhew2 жыл бұрын
He can deny it all he wants but he is homeless.
@dynamikausa2 жыл бұрын
Human language is limited. One word cannot describe full situation of this man. He is defenately living his live.
@shadesofgray54762 жыл бұрын
He is a chronic bike packer.
@AB-kg6rk Жыл бұрын
Hes homeless by choice aka "home-free" he would qualify for section 8 free housing if he really wanted an apartment.