3-5 years whether I want to or not...

[CplDevilDog]

Hi all,<div><br></div><div>excited to be here.</div><div><br></div><div>This morning I was wondering where I'm going to live if my marriage of 11 years dissolves <img src="/images/boards/smilies/frown.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"></div><div><br></div><div>I thought, maybe I could get an RV and that led me here. &nbsp;Now, what started out as looking for an alternative to living in a shelter or under a bridge is becoming an idea. &nbsp;I am going to lurk here for awhile and work on some numbers and ideas.</div><div><br></div><div>In a few months, I'll pitch the idea of selling The Money Pit to my wife and see what happens. &nbsp;If she's up for it, we'll work together on a 3-5 year plan to leave the rat race. &nbsp;If not, well, I'll probably be out on my A**.</div><div><br></div><div>Either way, I'll see ya' on the road </div><div><br></div><div>p.s. My background is construction, carpentry, remodeling etc. &nbsp;So, if you have any DIY questions, I'll do my best.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

 

[akrvbob]

I can relate! After a divorce I couldn't afford an apartment so I was forced to live in a box van. At first I was devastated but slowly as the van became more comfortable, I fell in love with it. Today, I look back on it as one of the best things that ever happened to me. Whether you ultimately love the mobile life or not, I hope something good comes out of this for you as well. Bob<br>

 

[Bear]

In the midst of a divorce now, my reply is to not jump the gun - but when you do decide to be prepared for a roller coaster of emotions, be prepared with a financial plan, and have already made your next home on wheels. I was not ready.<br><br>I would suggest you begin creating your home away from home now, as a project or camping vehicle while you have the time, money, space etc. If you don't end up using it to live, camping is easier! Seriously, I am suddenly out of my home, without tools and space, so the options are fewer to get ready.<br><br>I will land on my feet, but wish I had been better about looking ahead. <br>Hang in there, don't give up on the marriage until you are sure, but be ready when you are sure. Good Luck, Bear<br><br>

 

[stude53]

<p style="margin: 0px;"><font size="4" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">CplDevilDog, Welcome to the forum. <img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif"></font></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Divorce is never easy (been there, done that after 25 years), so I hope you two can work it out and be happy. When I (we) went through counseling, the doc said his goal was that we each be happy, whether together or apart. We ended up apart, but happy. When we decided to part, we were very fair with each other regarding division of assets and bills, unlike many couples I have known.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">I think Bear's advice is good. Quietly prepare for the future as if the project is for comfortable vacations, and enjoy it later ... either&nbsp;together or apart. You may find that fun and low cost&nbsp;vacations away from the day-to-day slog bring you closer together.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Bob</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p>

 

[CplDevilDog]

Thanks for the welcome guys.<div><br></div><div>I'm thinking instead of sitting down and saying "Hey, I think we should quit our jobs (her career), sell the house and go live while we're still young enough to do it" &nbsp;I'm going to try and convince her we can "Property Ladder" into a nice RV for "vacations".</div><div><br></div><div>Looking for resources on finding and "flipping" RV's</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks again for the Hello's</div>

 

[SheketEchad]

<span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Welcome, and I hope you don't end up with a divorce <img src="/images/boards/smilies/frown.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"></span><div><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br></span><div><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); ">~SE.</span></div></div><div><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br></span></div>