http://catchwestbound.com/wordpress A Block of Wood, A Pocketknife, and Nothing But Time. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:17:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My name is Jim Rivett. On behalf of Adolph’s family and everyone at Arketype, I would like to thank you for being here today to celebrate the incredible life of Adolph Vandertie. First of all, I would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Vandertie family for graciously sharing your ... http://catchwestbound.com/wordpress/?p=37 Recently, while visiting Adolph's home, I witnessed his deceased wife's clothes being placed in garbage bags and set on the curb by his daughter, Nancy. Adeline's clothes were being thrown out (instead of donated to some thrift shop) because chipmunks had invaded the closet, making their home in the pockets ... http://catchwestbound.com/wordpress/?p=32 I remember whittling as a child; passing time playing in the country or by one of the many campfires we had at night. I don't recall making anything more spectacular than a pointed stick for roasting marshmallows or minor little carvings to suit my fancy, nothing that could compare ... http://catchwestbound.com/wordpress/?p=29 Adolph, the subject of our feature length documentary, has an ever-expanding universe of family and friends who seamlessly intertwine. I am not sure if we are bringing people into Adolph's Hobo Universe, Westbound's Universe, or some strange amalgamation of both. Regardless, Victoria Vox is the newest constellation in Westbound's Universe ... http://catchwestbound.com/wordpress/?p=26 “Hobos were very gifted liars, and meet number one right here.” –Adolph Vandertie, August 2006 When I came to Arketype in the summer of 2006, as an intern, I was immediately given the hefty task of logging, transcribing, and organizing all 70 plus hours of Westbound footage. And we’re not done ... http://catchwestbound.com/wordpress/?p=22 One of the first things that Adolph wanted to make very clear to us when we began this film was the fact that he was a hobo—not a tramp, and certainly not a bum. A person of any sense would never refer to a hobo as a tramp or a ... http://catchwestbound.com/wordpress/?p=11 “When we begin is when we discover something unique.” — Adolph Vandertie, August 13, 2006 As we get closer to our last shooting days for the film Westbound, I think it is important to start where we began. To do so, I must first introduce a couple of the people involved: Jim ... http://catchwestbound.com/wordpress/?p=8