Chicago IL-My journey with MHD started July 3, days after hanging out in Keene NH and riding with Jason and friends in MARV to Lancaster for Porcfest.  Afterward, Jason contacted me and asked if I’d like to join him and Pete on the road. I couldn’t refuse.

Social Sunday in Keene NH

Jason picked me up in Keene and we headed north for Grafton, where some rebels had organized an annual ritual involving a burning porcupine.

After briefly visiting Maine, then swinging through Boston, visiting Lysander Spooner’s grave on the way, we drove to Irvington NY, where we spent the next several days meeting the people at the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) .

Historical FEE home

Before long, I was sitting at a bus stop waiting to go to Rochester. Meanwhile Pete and Jason were driving through Vermont in anticipation of going to Canada to meet freedom lovers there. I couldn’t go because I didn’t have a permission slip.  But that wasn’t so bad. I met many cool people at the ant Hill coop in Rochester.

Departing in NY

It was not long before we met back up. Jason and Pete were, not unpredictably, denied access to Canada for what was apparently thought crimes and the government’s own deep paranoia. They swooped me up from Rochester and we headed to Vermilion OH as we initially planned to.  Sue Foote invited us to her home at Lake Erie and we had a blast sun gazing and kayaking.

Sue Foote and Carol Dunkle at Lake Erie

After an exciting afternoon, we drove to Pete’s folks house in Findlay OH. Elaine and Tom were really fun to talk to and they spoiled us beyond justification. Staying there for a week, it was evident the extent that Pete influenced their thoughts on freedom and government, and I found their openness to our ideas inspirational.

Lunch at Main Street Deli with Pete's folks

Columbus Tea Party

Before leaving Ohio, we visited Columbus for the Tea party held there. Outnumbered and surrounded by individuals who seemed lost in arbitrary rejection of some thieves and forms of theft, Jason and I attempted to persuade some to the ideas of a free society. After the events, we briefly interviewed retired Judge Andrew Napolitano before leaving for a flight.

Later on, we traveled to Detroit MI for a tour of the government carnage caused by hubris and supposed good intentions.

Recording the Carnage

Unfortunately a wrong turn took us some where that we did not feel very welcome. We were entering Windsor.  Several hours of international coercion, detention, and invasion confirmed again why we fight for freedom.

The next few days were much less oppressive and way more consensual. That night, we went to the Detroit meet up and met many cool activists there. We even met some comrades of Canadian residence that met us in Michigan since we could not meet them in their region of the world.

Detroit meet up

Successive meet ups in Lansing and Milwaukee followed through the week. As always, I met and shared insights with many fascinating people.  After visiting Lansing, we drove to Jackson WI to visit Adam and meet his family. Jason humorously titled the experience the ‘MHD Summit‘ referencing the fact that the entire crew was together in one place. The week was similar to the week in Findlay OH. We were able to get a lot of work done in a nice environment and Adam’s mom Kathy spoiled us. Adam noted that he never ate  that well before, suggesting that we visit more often.

MHD Summit

After an exciting week in Wisconsin, we drove to Chicago IL on August 12 and spent a day with our friend Arno at his home in Chicago where there will be a meet up tonight. However I will not make the Chicago meet up tonight because I’m parting ways with MHD.

I will be departing from MHD this afternoon, and will board a flight to Anchorage AK where I will spend a couple weeks before returning to Keene NH. Today will be the 42 day I’ve traveled with MHD, yet it will likely not be the last. I will continue contributing to MHD remotely from home with promotion efforts, events and however else I can. I will be glad to join Pete and Jason or other documentarians on the road later on if the opportunity emerges. Regardless, this is not goodbye and I’m excited to continue the fight for freedom from another front.

To every one I’ve met along the way, I’m deeply grateful for the discussions, encouragement, insight, inspiration, and the memories we shared. The friendships we’ve made are invaluable and I hope to further our relationships and meet again.  Thank you again to every one for your support. I’ve had an amazing time searching for freedom, I’ve learned a lot, and gained experiences that are truly unforgettable. To Pete, Jason, Adam and other future fellow travels, best of luck in your journeys.