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  1. WildTrappist

    Grown Up Talk About Van Sex

    People generally aren't paying as much attention to us as we think. Get on with your (sex) life and let others mind their own business.
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    SLEEPING

    If you have a stove, I recommend you get a large pot to heat up water and several hot water bags available at drugstores! Place them at your feet, on your belly, close to your hands, and on your neck. You will be warm.
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    Throwing Stuff Away

    Man! (or WOMAN!) I sure do understand attachment!! Let me say this: The dis~burdening of oneself from one's items is a fantastic Freedom. Period. We return from THAT journey of dis~burdening with a lighter, more lithe, catlike step. We are Bold. We are un-hinged and Ready. We are...
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    tell us what your first night of van dwelling was like

    Errmagerrd! i want to say I was so cool and confident! I was NOT! I had been reading the forums on here for 6 months and still could not actualize a plan so I drove around in a panic for two(or so) hours until I was exhausted. I pulled over on a very busy street and jammed a blanket up into...
  5. WildTrappist

    Stealth Living with Dogs?

    I live in a city with my dog. He is small, however He is vigilant and He believes I am killing him every time I leave him alone in our home. (the van). I have never been bothered or harassed by anyone. I take him with me if I will be gone more than 3 hours. I find that he sleeps on my obscured...
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    Speaking of potty's

    I am a lady type person. I use a female funnel in my van. And I have quite good aim. I just posit it into the bottle and off i go. Easy Peasy. There is such a thing as a condom catheter for the Gents.. Perhaps something a bit less restraining may work for the fellas? As I see it, the main...
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    Speaking of potty's

    If you DON'T own it then it is imperative you "take a seat"! As a guest, Please don't leave your droplets on the seat for others!
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    Electric blanket/mattress pad use

    I live in a Chevy Express with windows all around. I chose not to insulate except for putting black out foam on the two back side windows for privacy. This fall I bought two Coleman sleeping bags rated to 30 degrees f and zipped them together. I also have a comforter for summertime that is light...
  9. WildTrappist

    Must Haves

    Leatherman Lantern Stainless Steel Water Bottle with water Space Blanket Books
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    How do you stay safe?

    I am a strong and powerful woman. i have a small and alert dog who tells me when there is anything near my van. I sleep with my alarm armed and my key fob within reach. I also have pepper spray and a 10 inch shank in close proximity, I park where I can just drive out without having to back out...
  11. WildTrappist

    Bless All of Your Hearts.

    Even though I have not been "visible" and posting, I have remained connected to YOU~ my tribe by reading forums daily. Thank you all for being here and continuing to support us all through the Holiday. Holidays are tough for a lot of us, myself included and just knowing you are there helps me...
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    Stealth signs

    I have been successfully sleeping in my van in residential neighborhoods since September with no trouble at all. I often sleep during the day and stay up at night in accord with my circadian rhythm. My van is a white 15 passenger van with a ton of windows. Reflectix is visible in the rear side...
  13. WildTrappist

    Advice on electric.

    Thank you for words of comfort. Time does indeed begin to heal...
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    Advice on electric.

    Thank you to all who posted! Great information. I am collating everything and doing more research. My Mother passed at the end of October so I chose to go offline and deal with the fallout from that. I am back now and ready to tackle this project. I run a Macbook pro. I use it mostly to read...
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    Advice on electric.

    Thank You OP! I will need to be free from occasional shore power. I strive to be as "off Grid as possible from the get go. and to have a system that is sound that I can build upon. I have very limited funds, as I have stated, so I want my first try to be the best try...... I cannot afford a...
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    Advice on electric.

    I own a Macintosh which has no 12V adapter options. I have yet to install any electrical system into my van. I have read many many forums on electrical issues and still I am confused and concerned. Right now I just want to be able to power my computer for 7 hours or so a day. I read that power...
  17. WildTrappist

    My nephew's home blew away

    @ Iggy~I should've been dead a few times for risky things I've done. Thank GOD I don't get what I deserve!! I am sending good wishes to your nephew. Were he near me I would do what I can to help him recover.. Sometimes our misfortune is caused by our own disintelligence, and some times our...
  18. WildTrappist

    Just six days left to prepare before five-month van dwelling expedition.

    What??? I have been an avid reader of yours since I logged on because you and I are <close> geographically. Now you are leaving!!! Safe travels to you Friend. And all good things to You~Friend. Keep us posted please in a headline we can recognize... Such as Patric 46 Adventures...Just a...
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    Introduce yourself

    What are you? !02 years old?? Don't be afraid. You can TRY to travel all of the places you wish. Before you die. I am just saying~Head out! and the universe will meet you. ~Alla
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    Ummmm, Where is TwoKnives Katie?

    I do not know her personally, I know her in the spirit realm. We share some similarities. I loved reading her posts and checking out her blog. Thoughts? Champion Of Love, ~Alla
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