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  1. franqmichele

    failed engagement in the van. Life lessons

    Hi Dave, it's like a foam roller. You know you need to see them, but daaaanngg! It hurts!
  2. franqmichele

    failed engagement in the van. Life lessons

    Thank you so much!! I love the concept of beginner's mind
  3. franqmichele

    failed engagement in the van. Life lessons

    Being in the van is teaching me about all of the ways I was making life hard for myself. I'm grateful for it.
  4. franqmichele

    Advise for a Head CLearing Road Trip

    Have you thought about Wwoofing? - Check out https://wwoofusa.org/ - staying on someone's land work exchange.  Free room and board. This reply is late. Hope your trip has served you well thus far
  5. franqmichele

    Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project

    Your struggle is all to common. Congratulations on finding residential care for your son. Blessings to you
  6. franqmichele

    The before and after pics of my 3 week conversion

    http://www.franqgoesontheroad.com/2016/10/20/transforming-charlie-the-before-and-after-pics/ I gave myself 3 weeks and a set budget to personalize my van by adding features for safety and comfort.  Check out the pics in the link above.   So, what exactly did I end up doing to the van...
  7. franqmichele

    How documenting my travels with a Guest Book has been amazing

    I bet you'll come up with something cool, just for you.
  8. franqmichele

    How documenting my travels with a Guest Book has been amazing

    http://www.franqgoesontheroad.com/2016/10/13/charlies-guest-book-august-through-september/ The link because it is tripping. Happy Travels Ya'll
  9. franqmichele

    How documenting my travels with a Guest Book has been amazing

    When I'm out travelling, I always get wrapped up in the experience and forget to take pictures.  I knew that about myself and decided to make a Guest Book for the van. I made it interesting by asking people to write their favorite words of advice in it and have loved what it has opened up into...
  10. franqmichele

    How Do You Stay Inspired?

    Good luck on your preparations! To stay motivated, I made a document outlining what I needed to accomplish each month and was thrilled to see things I thought impossible coming to be in that time frame.  It was all reasonable, so nothing crazy appeared, but the wonderful thing is, it all...
  11. franqmichele

    Woman's Forum: Potty Issues

    I use a P - Style for peeing in the woods and peeing in urinals.  http://www.thepstyle.com/  I LOVE it. I use a urinal to pee indoors and just pour it in a regular toilet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KB5L0DK/ref=gl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=AMQI8ZKWEJAO&coliid=INU3CP0GK3WHY
  12. franqmichele

    Internet Device Recommendation

    Hope you found your advice.  I was unsure until I tried my cell myself.  I have a sprint unlimited plan and the wifi is amazingly fast off of my samsung galaxy.  I literally go to parks in the city I am staying in, enjoying creeks, nature, all the tranquility.  I lay out my blanket, turn on my...
  13. franqmichele

    Do you share?

    I didn't frame my question well.  But I read through this thread and got clarity on the subject matter.  Thanks Iggy!
  14. franqmichele

    Discerning who to let in and how to deal with your circle of influence

    YASSSSS!!!! I have a pretty A type personality, I didn't tell anyone until I had typed up a complete time outline, budget plan and goal page.  LOL.  I printed all that out and showed it to my father and dad.  The two people who were most skeptical at first.  I then showed it to my two friends...
  15. franqmichele

    Discerning who to let in and how to deal with your circle of influence

    Towhee, Thanks for offering up such truth.  There is a lot going on inside of people that have nothing to do with us, and your comment offers up an empathetic understanding.  Helps one hold on to peace and maintain a kind heart.
  16. franqmichele

    Discerning who to let in and how to deal with your circle of influence

    These Irish blessings are SICK. Thanks for sharing such beautiful words!
  17. franqmichele

    Do you share?

    Hi Iggy, it's been a couple years now. Where are you now? I don't share when I've been referred to a place, and asked to keep it private. http://www.franqgoesontheroad.com/2016/09/24/to-tell-or-not-to-tell-great-parking-in-protected-areas/
  18. franqmichele

    TO TELL OR NOT TO TELL – – – GREAT PARKING IN PROTECTED AREAS

    I agree about the sharing helping others of course. Trust is just fundamental to respecting their space. The only tip I have is to reach out your personal community forthese types of tips, and respect their wishes on sharing
  19. franqmichele

    TO TELL OR NOT TO TELL – – – GREAT PARKING IN PROTECTED AREAS

    What do you do when locals ask you not to share the secrets of the free camping in their area? Franq franqgoesontheroad.com
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