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The Journal of Leroy E. Grey 003

February 1972: Traveling in Nova Scotia, interviewing organic Back-To-The-Land people. Visited Earth Rider Farms commune; Bryan’s Hotel in Bear River; Peter Ripple a woodworker; Lynn and Judy Curtis in Middleton, NS; my former girlfriend of 2 years, Kristine Stone; tearful reunion with her daughter, Amy Stone; Bill Anderson/Patricial Miffin communal house; Discovered unbelievably low prices for land: $1,500 for 75 acres and $500 for 69 acres, both with buildings.

The Journal of Leroy E. Grey 002

February 1972: Traveling in Nova Scotia, interviewing organic Back-To-The-Land people. Interviewed Chris & Annie Griffith; David Prior & Mary Troyar; Burton & Bonnie of Earth Rider Farms; and Father McNamara of Nova Nada catholic community for priests and retreats.

The Journal Of Leroy E. Grey 001

Spring-Summer 1971: As a fugitive from a drug bust in the states I make the best of my situation. In 1971 Kristine Stone, her daughter Amy and myself become a family. We travel around British Columbia selling our products (natural foods candies and sandals) as gypsy entrepreneurs. I experience swimming in a sea of light, with phosphorescent plankton. And I reminisce about the British Columbia, Pat Lake Commune, especially the virgin forest tree spirits that became so excited by our music they joined in as a heavenly sounding choir all of us could hear.

Leroy Greys Journal: From Fugitive to Builder of Faith-Based Green Communities

INTRODUCTION:
My entire journal is being Tweeted on Twitter.  This is a historic first, began on May 5, 2009.  This is two and a half months earlier than CNN’s recent report of another book being tweeted, that has claimed to be the first.  However, that author didn’t start tweeting till July 14, 2009.
My journal covers the [...]