"Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to great places! You're off and away!" Dr. Seuss
Gas up your tank, there's no time to lose. Grab the wheel and steer wherever you choose.
You're on the road, you know where to go,
You're on the road, you know where to go,
And YOU are the one who will make it so.
You'll drive up and down streets. Drive high if you dare.
Some hills you will climb with not even one care.
Some hills you will climb with not even one care.
With your van full of gear and your tank full of gas,
you laugh when you climb and a Prius goes past.
you laugh when you climb and a Prius goes past.
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Climbing Pikes Peak |
Oh, the places you'll go! There's fun to be had!
Your Volkswagen will take you,
so always be glad.
And the practical things you can do with your van,
the cooking and sleeping, but there isn't a can.
Damn! You know its OK,
there are public bathrooms
you'll find every day.
You won't understand if you've never been Free,
I'll try to explain just listen to me.
The places you'll see could be by the sea.
I'll try to explain just listen to me.
The places you'll see could be by the sea.
And where we go, we might see big trees.
have the time, you're too busy.
But, it's still true,
that your time
and my time
could be OUR TIME too.
You can hop on a wave,
if you know how to surf.
If the van was a boat,
we could see the whole EARTH!
Or, all alone!
Not often in Parks,
Alone you will dream of
when you're in the dark.
Not often in Parks,
Alone you will dream of
when you're in the dark.
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Traffic Jam in Yellowstone |
And when you're alone, be grateful for quiet.
Because during the day, you'll find its a riot.
People will be here, and others are there,
It's often a thing that they'll be everywhere.
But on you will go,
Because during the day, you'll find its a riot.
People will be here, and others are there,
It's often a thing that they'll be everywhere.
But on you will go,
you'll see the great places.
On you will go,
when you're off to the races.
On you will go,
with big smiling faces.
Upward, the lever,
you shift into third,
though your engine is screaming
you're passed by the herd.
On you will go,
when you're off to the races.
On you will go,
with big smiling faces.
Upward, the lever,
you shift into third,
though your engine is screaming
you're passed by the herd.
And slowly one goes,
Right on down the roads,
The sun it keeps rising,
The sun it will set.
There are plenty of folks
that you've not yet met.
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Sun setting by the Columbia River |
So, if you're in your van, your camper or both,
When driving, no drinking, you've taken the oath.
You're off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
The Nations are waiting.
So... Get on your way!
When driving, no drinking, you've taken the oath.
You're off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
The Nations are waiting.
So... Get on your way!
Where will you go? What will you see? Who will you bring? Do you have a list? If you don't have one yet it's perfectly alright, but you have to start somewhere. Stop reading this and write down one place you want to go. Really, write it down. It doesn't matter if you have money or time right now, just write it down. Under it, write another place you really want to go. There ya go. Now you have the beginning of a list. If you have a list written somewhere go look at it. Do it. If you dream about travel, or you dream about camping under the stars, or climbing, or hiking or surfing, or just seeing the sights, the Vanagon is really quite an incredible base camp machine that you can sleep in at night. It can help you make those adventure dreams come true! Dream BIG! Work hard, work smart, live below your means and go get yours!
OMGosh! This is the best one yet. Damn straight dude! I am going to start my list fight now! You are such an inspiration!
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