An Epiphany of Sorts!?

[YankeeTraveler]

Hello Everyone,

First day, just seconds old here, and to top it off, this idea is minutes old! I was dreaming of and awoke with an idea so strong that I went and looked for a forum and found you guys. I just retired last year from the military, but because I got off active duty after 8 years and did the other 16 as a reservists, I wont get my retirement pay until about 62 or so. I just moved from Connecticut to Alaska and I thought that's how and where I want to retire. Then this morning came along and put this idea in my head. Funny thing is, even on my measly military disability, I actually might ne able to swing a decent RV!!! If you are in Alaska, you can access a site called alaskaslists and its basicly one giant classified for the whole state. I find it both intriguing and exciting that I got pulled in this direction. Well I know I rambled, I apologize, but this just came out of no where and I'm acting on it. I'm sure I will have tons of questions forthcoming. I guess the best news is that I'm divorced, so I will not have another persons consideration to worry about. I really don't know what to do next. I would appreciate any input or guidance you can provide, and I thank you in advance for it.

Regards,

Jeff

 

[Journeyman]

Welcome Jeff, this is a great forum with a ton of information. We'll help you with any questions you have. Someone is almost always on. Just ask away.<br />Your travel is backwards of mine, I was born in AK, raised in CT and still trying to get back to AK. Love AK. You can definitely find everything you want on Alaskalists.

 

[Guest]

Good to have you Jeff. Good luck to you and your new idea.<br /><br />I lived in Alaska for 22 years and started bus living there. I originally brought a restored travel trailer up there and since we were living in Delta Junction at the time as I was working at Fort Greely, it was too cold for the trailer so we moved into a cabin.<br /><br />When my wife and I split up, I found my first bus and began a build out and started living in it. What a journey it has been since then...It is totally possible but I would probably move to the banana belt of Alaska and not try to live in the interior....<br /><br />If I think of it I will add a couple photos of that period once I get back to my other computer....<br />Cheers,<br />Bri

 

[YankeeTraveler]

Hey Bri,

Well it really is a small world! Your not going to believe what town sits by the river I need to cross, and what town is basically owned by the entity whose vast land I need to cross, before I get to my wee little cabin. If you know Bill Smith, I'm in his until I get mine built. Send me a PM, depending on how long ago, we might know some of the same people. I don't know many, I just got here in January. Thank you everyone for the responses. I will assume I cant ask questions here while I have people answering, so I will start another thread soon.

Regards,

Jeff

 

[VanTrekker]

Welcome Jeff.&nbsp; Good to have you here.&nbsp; It's all but guaranteed that if you ask questions you'll get plenty of responses...&nbsp; One or two of them might actually help.&nbsp;&nbsp; J/K....&nbsp; There are a lot of people on here with a lot of knowledge and experience waiting to help.&nbsp; Others helped us!&nbsp; We're all still learning, too.&nbsp; That makes it fun.<br /><br />Take care and happy travels.&nbsp; <br /><br />And thank you for your service.<br /><br />Brad&nbsp;&nbsp; aka&nbsp; V.T.