We Don’t Know Where We’re Going, but We’re on Our Way

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We Don’t Know Where We’re Going,
but We’re on Our Way

by Matt Hughes 

Dateline: Lost in the mountains of WV, or maybe OH, Sep. 10, 2017, 18:15:20

As a journalist, I don’t often get an up close and personal look at the daily lives of the people I cover, but just before leaving Philippi, WV, I was invited to ride the bus with Josh Kristy and the Keys of the Kingdom to Jerusalem. So, I grabbed my gear and joined the vagabonds on the highway.

Cruising down the road in the newly refurbished Kingdom of Dodd Magic Bus I was impressed by the technology that is packed into these modern conveyances. It carries a state-of-the-art sound system, and video screens are everywhere. With uniquely designed KoD multipurpose furniture, ergonomic seating offers luxurious comfort. These same seats convert into more than adequate sleeping spaces for night travel. Of course, there is a well-appointed, fully functional bath facility although it is a bit cramped. The back of the cruiser is Kristy’s private suite.

The roof carries satellite dishes providing wi-fi to allow Kristy et al. instant communication with the rest of the KoD network almost anywhere the bus goes. The rest of the roof bears the power equipment needed. Besides solar panels, it carries KoD’s newly-patented turbine generator powered by the windspeed of highway travel. It is the epitome of the best that modern KoD technology can offer. So, all were surprised when the GPS misdirected the crew to an unknown location.

Rocky and the two Thunder Bros, members of the Keys of the Kingdom, went with Kristy on a short hike up the nearest mountain to see if they could find a familiar landmark. They seemed more disoriented when they returned than when they started.

People, drawn by the novelty of the Magic Bus, were showing up. They offered suggestions on where the group could go, but, unfortunately, no one knew exactly where Jerusalem, Ohio is, so directions and advice were conflicting and unhelpful. It was all a little chaotic as people continued to gather from nearby hollers, and the atmosphere started to feel like an old-time revival.

In the midst of everything, Rocky went fishing. Meanwhile some of the members of the band started the “Who’s Better?” game—who’s better, Hank Williams or Don Williams? Everly Brothers or Isley Brothers? Jimmy Hendrix or Stevie Ray Vaughn? Buffalo Springfield or Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young? Stevie Wonder or Stevie Nicks?

Like poor little sheep, we had lost our way until Josh Kristy took control of the situation by confronting first one and then another to find out what’s going on. He discovered that few people really knew why the Magic Bus was stopped there. Kristy sent Lawrence Lyttel, owner/proprietor of Lyttel House in the Holler, and two or three others who seemed to know most of the crowd, to get directions. He then organized everybody to set up the equipment, and they had an impromptu concert just to get everybody’s attention. Those who had come out for the occasion were asked to help resolve the GPS issue.

After an afternoon of traffic jamming fun, consensus was reached—the GPS was seriously amiss. Jerusalem was still “a fer piece off” to the southwest. They directed us “round yon bend to the next crossroad” where we would turn left. Then we were to watch for Jen’s Tile store. From there it was still “a hoot and a holler” to the border toll collector where, “the Lord willin’”, we would be “back in touch with the world.”

Standing in the back of Kirby Joe and Mary Walsh’s F150, Kristy thanked the crowd and told them, “We have bound up traffic in this area long enough, and the Kingdom of Dodd is now bound up with you. So, if we can start moving the traffic, we can let loose the good spirit of fun we have had here today and let the KoD Magic Bus loose to ease on down the road. Remember, when you remember this day, “The Kingdom of Dodd is always with you. ... Please take one of our Kingdom of Dodd NU-Way hats as a memento with you as you leave. And salute Mr. Lyttel directing traffic. ‘Hats off to Larry!’”