4Runner Nomad Crew

  • Roy Took a Summer Job at an Old Post Office

    Roy Took a Summer Job at an Old Post Office

    Update: Roy’s seasonal position at the old post office has since ended, and he has returned to life on the road. The article below remains as originally told during his month behind the counter. Summer jobs are tough to fill in places where the heat chases most people away before noon. Fortunately, Roy Skeleton…

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  • Roy’s Texas Side Quest Took a Bad Turn in Decatur

    Roy’s Texas Side Quest Took a Bad Turn in Decatur

    Roy had been restless ever since he decided he needed a cowboy hat. Most people would visit a store. Roy ran off to Texas. The first sighting placed him in Decatur, standing in front of the downtown mural and looking pleased with himself. He still had no cowboy hat, and one detail raised a…

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  • Roy Made It Back. The Story Got Weird.

    Roy Made It Back. The Story Got Weird.

    Roy made it back with no explanation, just a mug that said “Coffee First.” He dropped into a seat inside an RV like a skeleton who had been through something. Before anyone could ask where he had been, Roy made his priorities clear. There was no apology, explanation, or account of where he had…

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  • Riven Needed More Room, So I Rebuilt Our 4Runner

    Riven Needed More Room, So I Rebuilt Our 4Runner

    My car camping layout had worked until Riven’s needs changed. By November 2025, he was having a seizure about once a month. The bed inside the 4Runner occupied too much of our available space, leaving him without enough room when a seizure happened. A layout can look good in photographs and work well during…

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