Moving Into An Anarchist Library In Slab City
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hey like your video :) dont know if you rememeber me but you gave me WATER ONE TIME AROUND 3 IN THE MORNING... i was lost and i told you i had been abondened by freinds, but really i was coming from mexico and dying of dehydration...THIS HAPPEND DECEMBER 2014... you didn't know it but you literally saved my life that day with directions...saw you on here so i had to say some thing may god bless you...
Ellie Peredia Wow that is crazy. I'm glad you are okay!! Hope you are doing well and you are welcome to come say hello at the library any time.
thankx you saved my life that day i was the only one in the group who started walking back when we ran out of water little by little i started walking the way we had come but i eneded up at the camp site when you gave directions i seen the god never fails sighn so i started crying.. i ended up staying at the little concrete house thats a few feet away...until some hippy guy stopped for like 10 minutes just looking at the house around 7 in the morning so i walked with him to town and got picked up by the coyotes.. that was the craziest experiance of my life i had spent 2 days in the desert so god bless
Whoa. I had never seen the Library "Pre-Corn"
Holy crap you did SO MUCH work!!!! Amazing 💕 you have definitely left your stamp on the place for whatever will come next for it!
Cornelius you are our hero! Thank you for saving the library. You have no idea how much that means to so many people, including us. We're camped down by the canal right now, will come in and see you this week, have to show you the funny Sissy Hankshaw coincidence. Feel free to drop us a line at liveworkdream.
The library looks so clean and uncluttered.
i feel so deeply in my soul that slab city is my home. im gonna be there one day , look forward to it! blessings
did you move there?
I feel that way too, I wonder if some of our spirits have always belonged there. One day we’ll all make it out that way!
my sister and I really enjoyed our visit. We left you a book or two. You're doing something beautiful out there :)
+mikezzknight Thank you! Come back anytime.
downsizing here, leaving in the next year. will ship out my art and metaphysical books when I have some extra $
People like you make the world a lot more interesting. Keep anarching.......
The sacred Guardian of the library
I will not judge anyone. we all need help at one time or another. I want to visit soon and take alot of water, coffee, food and books and some building materials, nails..keep up the library please. I hope you are there when I do visit
paint by geez That’s awesome of you to bring needed supplies 💜
If you want to see the original curator of the Lizard Tree Library
Google The Legend of Rosalie
or check this Vimeo Link
vimeo.com/12158827
I found your Channel about a month ago. I'm trying to watch all of your awesome videos. I'm sending you all love and prayers of happiness and abundance Blessed Be.. namaste
Cornelius, I love your videos thus far!
I've been watching them since I found a comment you made on a Reddit post about some dude's paranoid story about being hunted at Slab City.
I can't wait to visit you and your tribe at the Library in Slab city one day!
You all are so cool and smart and artistic.
Keep up the fantastic work! :)
Rad! stop by anytime
Loving your positive message. She needs to see more support. Can you bring me to Slab city with you??? Can ya can ya?
wow that library project looks like it will keep you busy for years to come keep up the good work!!
Books are wonderful and I think your work there is great!
thank you very much
I was here today with the 4 of us girls and my mom ha, this is really incredible and it's in really good shape. See you soon
I had so much fun visiting with you and your adventure girls!
Rosalie would be so proud! This is awesome.
thank you so much, and come by to see it in person and hang out sometime!
I never knew Rosalie, but her beautiful spirit is felt there and will be fostered lovingly.
I met you back in October, you probably don't remember me though.
Cornelius! You are Awesome!
excellent that you are giving some love to rosalies library...and that a female energy has resurrected the vibes...loving the videos Lady...wishing you so much bless....
SevaLife thank you very much
library looks great
Your passion for the library is admirable.
This reminds me of when I lived in Ward Valley, occupying the land and protesting nuclear waste dumping. It was a sweet community, and I miss the life. I like the updated list of needs here - I happen to have books in all the categories you're interested in. As we get rid of things here, preparing for vanlife, I will send them over there. love to you - ella
Thanks for your good work against the nutjobs destroying the planet!
Awesome seeing how you and your friends grew the library since this point in time.
Awesome
Glad your doing what you do!
You have done a great job, it's coming along nicely!
Good work! I am proud of your grassroots positivity. Keep helping to build up the village. I have been trying to get out to the Slabs since 2011. I am lo vision, so I can't drive a car, only a moped or scooter. I have a friend in my corner helping me now, so I will probably get out that way in the next few months. It would be cool to be able to say hi to some folks there in person.
-One love,
White Wolf
Late to the party, again. Ha. Binge watching your videos. LOVE this library. Love your videos. Well done, on both counts. Thank you.
You're an amazing young lady who ought not write a book about yourself and why you live the life style you do. A lot of us can relate I'm certain. I left home at seventeen years old and now I'm forty six years old. I've lived on the streets and floated across Canada(where I'm from). I chose to live the lifestyle because I was free to do and go where ever I desired to be. Now after the death of my husband I am getting itchy feet again and am trying to get a job. I would love to come and meet with you and chit chat about lifestyles and what we've learned on our travels. I can only imagine how exciting your life story is. You're so level headed my sweet girl. Keep up with the sweet videos. I watch your videos repeat after repeat LOL!!
I remember when the library started and when it had only three or four books; Rosa Lee was my friend at the time before she died of cancer in the late 90s, So it's really good work bringing the library forward; Drunk Kenny lived next door to the library, who also died there; Just some slab city history concerning the library at slab city
If I had the funds I would so come out there and build you a desert style home ! Your awesome
Love the slabs. If i ever find myself in your country.....it's definitely one place that fascinates me and Id make the effort to trek out there. Keep it up freedom seekers. Peace ✌
We would love to have you
@@CorneliusVango i absalotly love ur vibe n what your doing or have done babe i wish to god id have known u needed books i will be sure to send my books to you xxx love n hugs to u from hull england
Very interesting video you've posted! I love libraries. The reason I know of Slab City, is that I knew Peggy back in 1970. I met her in Spain. She was a wonderful girl. - It's quite a place you have out there in the outback. All the best XQB
+Eric Scobie You knew Peggy? That's amazing! You should tell me about her if you have the time, people ask about her a lot.
right on, glad ya found your place there. If I can get a few gigs aka $, I will get ya a care package out. Keep the Vids coming....
Wish you all the best with the library! Thanks for the address to help when we can. Live well and be free!
great job young lady
When I first came to Slab City I met the woman who use to run the library. She was a very nice lady .
Dope! I drove down last year from PA, had the black n white pitbull and camo civic wagon. Planning on another trip down in the future.
Great Job with the library, wish I lived a little closer so I could read some of those old books..:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
Proud of you and I bet you do an awesome job !
My first time checking out slab city today. It was super inspiring to have such a wonderful loving community. It’s so interesting but wished I could have chatted with some people. Next time I’ll bring some water, books etc.
What you created there was very cool.
Cornelius, love your videos and this library is incredible. Im hoping to stay for the winter, and plan on donating my metaphysical / eastern spirituality books when I get there. Cheers!
"So now dogs can't get in and steal my cheese "
lol. That was the final straw.
This is a super-dry wood structure filled with books... highly flammable. A kerosene lantern is NOT a good idea. Hope you are still there organizing the library.
I love seeing people like you because you seem passionate and caring when it comes to this. I really gives me hope for humanity.
Also, I was wondering, how did you get into making psychedelic art?(I apologize if that's not the correct term to describe the art style you do)
Please share the Love of the Son of God, He spoke Truth Forever. Please write His Words in your Heart, and share them. Please Forgive, and Pray for everyone. Immanuel, God with us....
i use olive oil in my lamps; it is better than gas fuel as that smells awful to me. does the same in a lamp light as fuel.
Dig it.
Bout to throw together a lil package with stuff.
I used to randomly pick addresses, to mail left over Mardi Gras swag to. Now I have an address that will actually appreciate it.
Next Mardi Gras however...this year it just passed.
wow, i thought that unsubscribe bug on youtube wasn't real. well i just realized i wasn't subscribed anymore. good thing i saw one of coz's videos which got me watching one of yours again. i had been wondering why i wasn't seeing any slab videos in my subscription feed for a couple months now.
good thing you double-checked
Thumbs up on video do a video on the water problem
Are you still at the library? I came across your channel by accident and people were slating everyone in slab city and you are such a nice soul. Some people are so judgemental and someone does something wrong and everyone seems to then jump on the bandwagon and group everyone together. Keep up the good work. I'm from the UK so unless I win the lottery I won't be able to pop down as I have a list of other countries I have to visit in this lifetime well before the UK. ❤️💛💚
First! good on ya girl, hope all goes well.
haha thank you. I had a difficulttime getting this video up
the library has come a long way since this video.
14:17 14:18 Cornelius transcends that's so lit
Coooool Cornelius! I love your word, art section, and spoken word stuff. I’d like to see a lot more on Spirituality as well. I think the table too. Wish list is a great idea 💡 Wonder if the piggies are still around. I never noticed them. Cool start of a home. So where have you got water from? The water guy been coming? It must be hard when there’s no water 💦. Otherwise looks really comfy for you. Happy trails💜
This place is cool. I wish society was freer like this. We are total slaves to the corporations and governments.
like izzy said, post the van problems and tire size Ill share yah video on a few rainbow sites, see what i got after bills no promises were at 5 below things love to break at 5 below. Keep up the Good work Sister
Peace love and Light
***** Thanks
Peace
Love to go there oneday
Im thinking about moving out there ...
New bee!!!
Hey there northern Minnesota here like what your doing and am going nomad in a few months. Heading to AZ for winter will try to stop by and help where I. Can. Disabled vet so I. Cant work much will try to send what I can just call me Key North. Lol
obin bodh DAV here too. I am looking at moving there from Florida.
How did you come to be in charge of the library?
It's cool 😎
Were you like invited to come and take over the space? May I ask why you left and to whom you turn it over to? Looks like a sweet deal! I'm old, but I'm just so done with regular societal shit that I'm ready to split!
Though this video was about a year ago, I hope the library is thriving........and the trolls stop taking. people need to know, Leave a memory NOT take one.!! Sure would like to stop on my life journey visit bing some much needed supplies. till then SLAB ON !!
It sounds like your answer is used pallets they come with nails
Hey Cornelius I have a lot of stuff like used canvases and weird NIC nacs books etc. What I am saying is that I live out by LAX airport , but I have family in Brawley . next time I go visit them maybe my husband and I can bring some of this stuff to you we have been wanting to see slabs . Do you still manage the library ?
yes, check out my latest videos, the library has become quite a bit more built-up.
Hey Cornelius hey is there room close to library for a 3 room tent that's what I got to start on oh by the way I was a sub contractor and I would love to help you got a pick up and a lot of supplies want help you think you are real kool
Garrett Tickle come by the library when you get out here and we can chat and go from there. We do provide temporary campsites for people near the library as a launch point for newcomers while they figure out what they want to do and learn about Slabs.
I like yo style
You said it as soon as I posted my comment. Lol
I'd like to help you in any way I could with this library. I specifically want to come trade/ read the books you have there but I think this is one of the most AMAZING THINGS I HAVE EVER WITNESSED in my life. anyway I could help or be part of this physically, please let me know personally. I have maybe a month or two before I get there, generally speaking. I honestly with all my heart would like to help with this.
Youre welcome to come drop by but remember slab city is off-grid so you better be prepared to camp or at least check out the air bnbs available here.
Cornelius Vango oh, I definitely understand where you're coming from and why. I'm not unaware of how hard it is out there. I'm not going to ramble on about why I'm not too much worried and all of that, and I appreciate the warning. trust me, I know what I'm getting myself into. I won't lie man, I'm fuckin stoked that you replied lol thanks
9:56 Is this where Cheese Dog Mafia started? lol
YES. you win reprobate trivia. This actually happened. Before i had actual walls and doors in the kitchen, the neighbor dogs would break in and one night i left my cheese out on the table and they FUCKIN STOLE IT
Hey, why dont you post the problems with your van, I'm sure we can figure out how to get it fixed. oh yeah do I call you Cornelius of do you have an other name you prefer
The ruff haha
my girls and i love your vids. i dident want to ask.are you missing a leg? any way you keep your chin up b safe..my girls say hi they are 7 and 8.and think alot about you always lookingfor a new vid.keepem coming...
CV, love your work! I sent you a message on FB, it appears to of gone to your "other" inbox, ok?
I take it that it does not rain much there just wondering how you keep dry
all the stuff that stays out is weather proof. The kitchen is prepared for it and the library leaks everywhere except for over the books. We all huddle in the bar mostly and still get wet, but recently we had a flash flood type of rain and we all hid in the new trailer and drank beer until it cleared up.
Cornelius Vango oh wow really well at least you had beer
Do you still want/need art/book donations? Do you have a PO box or address to send you things? Thanks.
SuzVeganOcean Yes, we love donations and support. PO Box 642 Niland, CA 92257. I'm not going anywhere else anytime soon.
Cornelius Vango did you take over running the Library or it's yours? After you moved from your van to the library? Just wondering.
It's my house
15:20 I heard 'teeth' and thought why do you need teeth?
Wat
@@CorneliusVango I heard teeth instead of tea.
Are you still there?
Hi. Do you have an address where I can send some donations for crochet and yarn?
I hope you guys are still doing well. As subs we should get a stipend together for you so you can do weekly videos. That would be the shit. How can we make that happen?
is this address still valid?
much respect.
Yes it is!
I went to your campaign site. A lot of people don't feel comfortable giving credit card information over the internet. It would be nice if you had a way to receive donations via Paypal on your campaign page. I know that really helps with fundraising campaigns.
I wonder if building materials could be salvaged from the ruins at Bombay Beach, etc.. I've seen ruins in videos with good basic building materials that could be salvaged. Long 2x4 and beams, also sheet metal for roofing could be salvaged. Have you been there, what do you think?
Have you thought about the possibility of a indigogo or kickstarter campaign? It appears to me Artists in need of funding are well represented.
Bombay beach is very dangerous there are still live shells there from our militarys' training. Walking that beach is walking a minefield literally.
Is the po box the same?
yes
Is this list still reasonably current? I'd love to share and help, if possible.
i would really love to donate books and wanted to visit but Ayyy!!! C-19!!! Otherwise, its a simple road trip for me.
We will ve opening the library soon with masks required
Cornelius, i want to come out thr and live but i here its for sale.... can i come out thr or will it be to late?
Kerosene and books are a bad idea. They just don't belong together. Just my thought.
How do you think they lit libraries before electricity?
I'm just saying. I think maybe a solar powered light system might be better. I'd hate to see the place go up.
Slab city can get fed x packages, whats your lot number if possible?
I added the po box number in the description
Cornelius Vango got it....
rad!!
hey were you here in late May? I think I met you but even after watching your videos a few years ago, didn't even recognize you! Sad because I wanted to meet you. I'm an RVer and swung through around May 26
I've been isolated here since march
Also I live here
Cornelius Vango Sorry I meant do you still live in the library itself? I went inside there
how did you come to care take the library
Is the a school for the kids their, like community school.
Why do all people in slab have a limp?
Hey there lovely. Do you still have a donation site up and running for personal and/or the library?
This one!
Are you still in Slad City ?
what do you do about the books when it rains?
In the desert, it never rains too hard. There's a roof above them, but it needs repairs badly.
Youthful looking corn
Hey, do you do artist trading cards? (Just in case you arent familiar, ATC's are baseball sized cards that artists draw, paint, whatever will fit on a baseball card size backing and fit in a sleeve, and they trade them for ATC's made by other artists..) I know your broke, i could send a self addressed stamped envelope and some card blanks for you to work on. Heres what i think would be totally cool. Some of your art of course, and also, some reproductions of some of the awesome art on the water tanks and the metal art.. I dont know how much into drawing realism you do, but, I would totally cherish having some drawn,painted, whatever medium cards that just reflect the art in the slabs. Some day i want to come there and see and feel the awesomeness of it all. Anyway, if your not familiar with artist trading cards, google it and let me know what you think. I would love to trade some art with some slabbers! Im pretty poor too, but i could totally throw in some extra card blanks and sleeves and some other funky artsy things. let me know what you think. ATC's are totally addictive once you get started!
earthworkr2 Yes I'm familiar with artist trading cards. I don't have any made right now though. I've been focusing on canvas art, sculpture and collages.
ok, thats cool. I would like to trade with someone in the slabs though, that would be awesome.
I'm down
ok cool. Im a potter/sculptor by trade and this is my busy season, and i have a garden and stuff going so im a little bit busy at the moment, but i will try to get some drawing done soon. I just always wanted to come to the slabs so bad i thought it would be really cool to have some art made by some people there. I live on the east coast so it would be a real stretch, but someday im gonna get there!
Were can I send you an amazon or a book store gift card ?
Po box 642 niland ca 92257