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Why Wait?
Monday, 14 April 2008 19:04
We talk to many people about our lifestyle of living and traveling full time in our motorhome, and we usually get a response that they wished they could do it. We admit, this lifestyle isn't for everyone. But it you love adventure, get along good with your significant other, and want to experience life rather than just living it, then you're a god candidate for full timing. Many people visiting this web site say they plan to go full timing in a few years, or such. I always wonder why wait? I understand there may circumstances that may force the waiting, but not always. Sometimes the "circumstances" are self imposed and really aren't obstacles.
Time
Monday, 14 April 2008 18:52
As most Americans do, I wore a wrist watch all of my adult life. It was always important to know what time it was. Our structured lives are founded upon schedules. More as a symbol of rebellion and to express my new found freedom, I removed my watch when I retired from the Air Force. No longer was time important. I could get out of bed when I wanted, eat when I wanted, no meetings to attend, and go to bed whenever I felt like it. I did what I wanted, when I wanted. How enjoyable it was to be free from time.... for that one week. Then reality set back in and my new corporate position began. Back to waking up on time to make the 45 minute drive to work, being sure I reported to work on time. I was always watching the clock, making sure I wasn't late to the frequent meetings and waiting until the time I was free to go home to my family. But I continued with my personal rebellion and have never worn a watch once it was removed.
You Gotta Slow Down
Monday, 14 April 2008 17:33
One of the major reasons we decided to change our lifestyle and live fulltime in our RV was the feeling that life didn't have much of a purpose anymore. We worked 40 - 50 hours a week, with a 45 minute commute each way to make enough money to pay the bills. The daily routine was becoming... routine, boring. But it started to sink into our thick skulls that we were working mainly to pay monthly bills. If we reduced the monthly bills, we could enjoy life more. Why not travel and see America. We could break up the daily routine and make each day a new adventure. To supplement the mild retirement income we got from the government, we would still have to work some, but without the extreme stress. We decided we would rather host at a campground for a few months, or work at an amusement park for the season, or run our own business while traveling.
The Green RV
Monday, 14 April 2008 17:18
Many people believe a RV isn't very environmentally friendly. Actually, all of our RVing friends and their RV's are more friendly to the environment than our friends who own a "sticks and bricks" house. I mean no offense to our stationary friends, as it's not all under their control. With living in an RV comes certain limitations that help the environment. Not only is the RV environmentally friendly, their owners usually have a greater appreciation and respect for the outdoors and nature. Most RV'ers (not all) will take the time to stop and pick up trash around their area. Since space is limited, the amount of disposable trash we create is also very limited. We don't have the luxury of 3 huge trash bins being picked up from our curb weekly. We're strong believers of the philosophy of "take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints". And even then, our footprints will be on a trail or road.
City Campers
Monday, 14 April 2008 16:27
Our first workamping position was more fun than we expected. It was also a very educational experience. Working behind the guest services counter in a large camping resort opened our eyes to a new type of camper... the city camper. These are people who live in a large metropolitan city and want to have the "outdoor experience" and go camping, sometimes for the first time. But the "outdoor experience" wasn't necessarily what they expected it to be. These are real examples of some city campers that we assisted:
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