90 days to go!

[OpenSpaceman]

I decided to join Bob's Forum after reading the blog for a few years.

Just wanted to thank everyone for all the good info.

I've been stealth camping for over two years in the Midwest and endured two pretty 
brutal winters and was mentally preparing for one more before I took off. 

Then something happened that I can't let go of. I used to play music with a lady, farmers markets, open mics, nursing homes, etc. We practiced at her house and after practice I would hang out with her husband and watch the ball game and a have a beer. He was nearing
retirement age, a CFO of a good size company, so no money worries. Anyway I didn't know him well but he was a super nice guy. Well he retired at 65 yrs. old a few months ago and then he died suddenly. This dude played the game by the rules and won the financial part
and still lost.

So I've paid off my van, paid off the medical bills from an emergency surgery last year and all my credit card debt. I plan on leaving December 20th, driving the 2000 miles to AZ. Gonna
take three months off and then find a job in a National Park for the summer. I worked on
Lake Mead, NV about ten years ago but don't want to deal with the extreme heat so hopefully I can find something in the Pacific Northwest.

Hope to meet some of you gals and guys in Quartzsite this winter. Peace.

 

[highdesertranger]

hi spaceman, welcome to the greatest place on the web. highdesertranger

 

[akrvbob]

Openspaceman, we've been pen pals for a long time now, it'll be good to shake your hand--I might even give you a hug--in a very manly sort of way!
Bob

 

[Theadyn]

Hi and Welcome!!

 

[cyndi]

Openspaceman, welcome to the CRVL forums! it's great to have you here!

To help you learn the ins and outs of these forums, this "Tips & Tricks" post lists some helpful information to get you started. We look forward to hearing more from you.

See you in Q!

 

[Patrick46]

How-d Openspaceman!!

This sounds like just the place for you!

So sorry to hear of your friend's passing, especially so soon after 'winning the game'...so to speak.

...but I have a theory about that

I have a buddy who's father owned a machine shop (where they actually invented the Leatherman tool).
6 days a week, he'd be in his suit & tie (old school), and down at the shop on the job.

He was 94 years old!!!

The gals in the office told him to retire, or at least take a long deserved vacation (which he almost NEVER did.)
"We've got everything covered, so you can go now"...and to him, this meant "you're not needed here anymore"

He died 3 months later as well.

Working not only keep him alive, with things to do to keep busy, but it also fed his inner need to feel like he's made a contribution to the greater good. He felt like he was still productive, and his life was still worth while. Once that he felt he was no longer needed or wanted, his soul told him he no longer had anything to live for, and that it was time to move on.

I feel very strongly about this, and wonder if this may have affected your friend as well. It sure does to a lot of other folks.

It's important for us to find a reason to be and stay alive. Sounds like you may be finding your's!

Welcome to a great forum!!

Patrick from Oregon.

 

[OpenSpaceman]

Openspaceman, we've been pen pals for a long time now, it'll be good to shake your hand--I might even  give you a hug--in a very manly sort of way!
Bob

Bob_

I feel a certain calmness knowing that I'm leaving. 

*Just make sure you take off your bear spray-er before the hug. Thanks.

 

[OpenSpaceman]

How-d Openspaceman!!

This sounds like just the place for you!

So sorry to hear of your friend's passing, especially so soon after 'winning the game'...so to speak.

...but I have a theory about that

I have a buddy who's father owned a machine shop (where they actually invented the Leatherman tool).
6 days a week, he'd be in his suit & tie (old school), and down at the shop on the job.


He was 94 years old!!!

The gals in the office told him to retire, or at least take a long deserved vacation (which he almost NEVER did.)
"We've got everything covered, so you can go now"...and to him, this meant "you're not needed here anymore"

He died 3 months later as well.

Working not only keep him alive, with things to do to keep busy, but it also fed his inner need to feel like he's made a contribution to the greater good. He felt like he was still productive, and his life was still worth while. Once that he felt he was no longer needed or wanted, his soul told him he no longer had anything to live for, and that it was time to move on.

I feel very strongly about this, and wonder if this may have affected your friend as well. It sure does to a lot of other folks.

It's important for us to find a reason to be and stay alive. Sounds like you may be finding your's!

Welcome to a great forum!!

Patrick from Oregon.

 
Patrick_

I here/read stories all the time about some old lady/man dying with millions in their sock drawer and feel it's such a waste. As I/we dream of all the things there is to do and see in this world. Dream into action...Dream into action. 

I think the typical saving up for one week of vacation to live like a millionaire for a few days would just p*ss me off knowing I was heading back to the salt mine afterwards.

Thanks.