A Brand New Rubber Tramp

[dlivesgreen]

Hello everyone,<br>I have almost completely converted to the nomadic lifestyle.&nbsp; I have always been drawn to nature and traveling.&nbsp; Being a rubber tramp should be a good fit for me because it will allow me to live free.&nbsp; The next few sentences are not meant for pity, just telling my story.&nbsp; Over the past year I have had some huge changes in my lifestyle.&nbsp; My wife and I, have grown apart and are now separated.&nbsp; I lost my job in September and the house will be gone in the middle of March.&nbsp; These are three major changes to happen in just a couple of months.&nbsp; I am trying to keep my head up and look to the future.&nbsp; Once I get on the road and meet some new people, I will be able to move on.&nbsp; For most of my life I have been happy and easy-going and I would like to get back to that state of mind.&nbsp; I plan to head down to Florida and maybe be a workamper for a while.&nbsp; One thing I know is that I need to get away from Maryland.<br>

 

[akrvbob]

Welcome dlivesgreen, I think you are going to fit in very well here! Many of us were thrown into the mobile living by downturns in out lives. After a divorce I couldn't afford to pay rent so I moved into a box van. At first it was hard, but soon I fell in love with the lifestyle. It was a big part of the healing process. <br><br>I am a workcamper in the Sierra NF as a campground host. I make $8.50 an hour for every hour I work and get a free site. Lots of jobs like that here out West. Are you tied into the East or can you travel? Welcome again! Bob<br><br>

 

[KatieinKansas]

<font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Hi and welcome!</span></font><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I've had this quote on my refrigerator for years, and also at my workplace.</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">"I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in tune once more."</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">John Burroughs&nbsp;</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It fits me to the core, and it sounds like you are of a like mind. &nbsp;</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Katie</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></font></div>

 

[dragonflyinthesky]

<P><FONT size=3><b>Welcome dlivesgreen.&nbsp; Sounds like you are using the&nbsp;setbacks in life to embrace a new life. So much better&nbsp;to heal&nbsp;with the ideas of the timely quote Katie sent to you and look to a new life path. Watch out for your health at this time. You have a lot of stressors.&nbsp;</b></FONT></P>

 

[dlivesgreen]

Thanks guys, <br>It truly is great to have the support of like minded individuals.&nbsp; Most of my friends and family think that I am crazy and irresponsible.&nbsp; Maybe I am, but I will not be tied down to one location anymore.&nbsp; The only ties I have to the East is familiarity to the area.&nbsp; This is why am starting going down the coast.&nbsp; I love FL and i figure it is a good place to start over.&nbsp; My intentions are to make it to AZ or CA by next winter.&nbsp; I have 10 acres in OK that I plan on using as a storage area and a home base.&nbsp; I will most likely build a little plywood cabin there.&nbsp; The lot is off the beaten path so i can pretty much do what i want on it with no problems.<br>

 

[cyndi]

<P><FONT size=3>Hi there dlives!&nbsp; Great to have you here.&nbsp; So your plans for next winter mean you would make it to next years rubber Tramp Rendezvous!&nbsp; Great planning on your part, I would say!</FONT></P>

 

[dlivesgreen]

To cyndi - that is my plan.&nbsp; I figure i will be able to get across the country within a year; provided I make enough of that evil thing called money.&nbsp; It will be great to meet the people that you chat and share stories with.&nbsp; Hopefully I can sell a few more things this weekend.&nbsp; I need to buy a couple things for my solar setup like mounting hardware and a battery box.&nbsp; <br>

 

[dlivesgreen]

Hello everyone, <br>Here are some pictures of my conversion up to date.&nbsp; It probably looks a little industrial but I already had the tool chests.&nbsp; If I decide that I want to go a different way I will probably store them in a shed in OK.&nbsp; I like that they are sturdy and you can use magnets.&nbsp; Plus they make it look like a work truck when the tailgate is down.&nbsp; If I had the money to get one; I would pull a small enclosed utility trailer.&nbsp; I do not have all of my personal things in it yet, so it looks a little bare.&nbsp; Let me know what you think!&nbsp; <br>P.S.&nbsp; Hopefully the pictures show up.<br>

 

[Kenny]

Welcome to the group !&nbsp; You will find lots of help here.&nbsp;&nbsp; Kenny<br>

 

[High Plains Drifter]

Nice, clean and organized! <br>