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  1. SimonLea

    Valley Fever

    Those of you living in the South west are no doubt familiar with a fungal disease called "Valley Fever."  (Google it.)  It is a nasty infection that creates breathing, lung, joint and brain injury.  Arizona is a horrible hotspot and you AND your dog can be affected.   Since returning to Oregon...
  2. SimonLea

    The reality of not having a home, and getting old.

    I realized that I was working so many hours at a job I hated just to pay the bills that having a house creates.  One day I was pulling weeds in my garden and I stepped wrong and fell back onto the grass.  There was a little pop in my ankle.  I laid there looking at the sky and realized that if I...
  3. SimonLea

    Phase One Almost Complete

    First I had to build a tool shed to move everything from the big shed.   Cleaned out the big shed and converted it. Insulated the entire shed. Built shelving. Built a psuedo bathroom.  Equipped my potty, the shower will be done in the next couple of days.   Took everything in the house that...
  4. SimonLea

    Another Oregonian

    Hello Neighbor! Are there any Oregon meet-ups currently planned?  If not, this needs to happen.  There are a lot of us.  If you head over to the Eugene area, I can guide you to some safe parking.  It's tolerated very well here.   Happy Travels!
  5. SimonLea

    Hello from Oregon

    THANK YOU!  If you head over to Eugene at any time, please let me take you out for dinner or coffee!  You can park in my driveway as well and use the laundry, bathroom, wi-fi, or whatever I have to offer.  You have been such a huge inspiration and I plan on being in Arizona for the winter next...
  6. SimonLea

    Hello from Oregon

    My people, my people! I am on the downhill to this journey.  For the past year I have been reading every book available on Vandwelling, watching all of your YouTube videos, and searching for my new home.  Recently I purchased a 78 GMC Van Dura Coach.  It is completely gutted and rid of the...
  7. SimonLea

    The Purge: over the hump...

    Good for you! I am currently in the process of the purge as well. It is overwhelming and the urge to just walk away from it all is strong, but I resist. I can almost feel it physically weighing me down and every item I purge makes me breathe a little easier. Good luck!
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