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I know enough Irish history to understand how your quote applies. My mixed bag heritage includes an Irish woman who bid a permanent farewell to her sons bound for the US in the 1800's. Sadly, the Irish are not the only story like this, even today.  

Love your tag/quote:  Ní uasal aon uasal ach sinne bheith íseal: Éirímis The great appear great because we are on our knees: Let us rise

I just PM'ed you and it went someplace. Possible even to you. Can't tell. Helen

Wow, that's some pretty extensive experience. I didn't know the Toyota truck chassis with cargo box existed until a couple of months ago. My understanding is that they were used by U Haul, are rare and sought after, right? Best of luck with this - sure sounds like a well considered set up.

Doug,  I was thinking about posting, deleted it and there it was, a blank reply, with my signature!  So I will say what I was going to say: Your phrase "marking time til I die" probably sings to a lot of sixty-somethings, and younger. I have a relative and I can see him in your situation so...

You might check in with a guy named Nick, who posted as a newcomer few months ago. He knew what he wanted in high school, like you. He is 21, is apprenticing and was getting his van ready. I hope he's reading these posts, but if not, try pm-ing nwprimo so you get a perspective from someone...

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I just looked at your post about your 97 dodge high top. Nice. I like all the storage in the high top too. Hopefully by now you've gotten some opinions on what it's worth from people who would know.

NW Primo, I'm really impressed that you had such a clear-eyed picture of what you wanted, then launched into an apprenticeship and van dwelling straight out of high school. It also makes me smile since my dad worked as a lineman in many states for quite a few years in the 70's and 80's. When he...

Yep, it's the old saw: when there's a will there's a way

BTW - hadn't realized that I'd posted twice on the Girls Room. Thanks, Decodancer. I read most of your blog. It is really cool that you have your dogs. I so appreciated your cat post! I feel the same way about most cats.

OMG the youtube link was amazing! Thanks, Unchained.

I can't speak for San Diego, but I've sailed in Portland, Oregon for 7 years while living in a floating home which gave me more familiarity with people living on their sailboats. Liveaboards are kind of like van dwellers. Some people got their toes in the water by going online to crew in a race...

What happened with this thread about solo women? I sure would like to read more in this thread. I'm 64 and will be taking off from Portland by April 1st. Everyone who knows me is very supportive. It was the lack of income combined with the threat of substantial rent raise that booted me into...

Welcome and I really appreciate the cooking ideas. My dad was a lineman in Fairbanks and I remember they used their manifolds to heat foods. So, thanks, fellow Oregonian Patrick for the link!

Welcome, Sephson. Maybe you already found this site; it is impressive: http://www.tosimplify.net/p/rig.html

Sharon, welcome. All the rest - I am so impressed with the specific, thoughtful advice.

J-Bar88: I also have a little Toyota - a 77 Chinook. Been putting it together while obsessing on the Toyota Chinook and Toyota camper forums. Whew. Info overload but I'm learning a lot. You?