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[TymeKeeper]

Good Morning everyone, 

My Question, and it's probably been answered a number of times, but how do other dwellers, nomads, and free people find each other?!? As a 32 year old single man, I've come to realize the human experience is so much better when you feel less stressed. I will appreciate the solidarity, but I would also like to develop connections along the way. I'm currently in the Hospital for the next 6 weeks, so my journey has been delayed. Around August though I plan to hit the road and never return to what most consider the traditional American Dream. For me though the dream is absolute freedom from the grind. Being able to hike, explore, and live my dreams instead of suppressing them. 

Let's talk,

Billy J.

 

[wagoneer]

This will take time to develop likeminded people are available you might try matters of the heart the ultimate would be a RTR attendance this can and will be a bit overwhelming. But if you put out some good energy rewarding.

 

[eDJ_]

Welcome to the CRVL Forums  

To have people,  you're going to have to be around where there are a larger number of them.  You will probably be able to get a small number out of every 100 who share interest such as yours.   So if you are Boondocking it may limit that considerably.    I see the minimalist life style also keeping people around you to a minimum as well. (I don't know how others see this)  As has been mentioned,  meet up's such as RTR (and others) are a way for the more socially gregarious to meet old friends and meet new faces a few times a year.  Then much of the connecting is done through internet message boards.   You may find some who want to camp in communities
together.  But it will depend on what you want.

You may join any of the nationally networked Gym's and meet people there at the Gym.  You could join any number of Fraternal Groups such as the Moose, Elks, or whatever,  and perhaps have a Pub/Bar you like to
hang out in. (if that's for you)  Often the Fraternal Organizations have kitchens & bars where you can get good food and libation and relax among fellow members. 

Volunteer organizations can build social network in the real world too.

But in the end you may stay in touch with these people through the internet message boards. 

There are also meet up sites where you can get people together for certain types of interest.

Meet-up com is one of them.  These groups often work best if you have a core group of people that keeps the momentum going.   And the meetup's take place in interesting places where there may be food and beverage.  

https://www.meetup.com/

 

[highdesertranger]

Welcome Billy to the CRVL forums! 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. highdesertranger

 

[rvpopeye]

Welcome aboard!

You will find many here to fill that request.

If you go to Quartzsite Az for the winter and mingle you'll find many of those like minded that you seek.

RTR in Ehrenberg is nearby for a couple of weeks.

Yuma AZ has a big winter population.

Slab City in Blythe CA .


You'll have as many friends as you want by spring.(and probably many more than you expected)

 

[jimindenver]

The big gatherings are the RTR but there are smaller gatherings across the land. We just finished having a informal summers gathering here in Flagstaff, Az and between two groups you could have met 20-30 like minded people. We talk, tour each others rigs and exchange contact info to stay in touch. There are also small groups that travel together and enjoy each others company on a day to day basis.

Like you I knew I was going to be boondocking out in the wild and assumed I would be alone all of the time. Through this site, the RTR, camping with others and smaller gatherings I have found that being alone is a choice. Since the first of the year when I hit the road it has been rare that I have been alone for more than a day or so here and there. Even when I spent three weeks on jeep trails I had those that wanted to meet and visit. It takes time to meet others and develop friendships but it will happen.

 

[Lj Unlimited]

Sorry to hear that you are laid up for so long. I think you will find quite a few like minded people here. I too want to hike,bike,paddle, and explore more of this world before the reaper comes calling. I agree connections are hard at times. I don't spend my free time doing what the typical American does. Don't care about pop culture, tv shows, or social media so I have little common interests with 90% of the population. But that leaves 10%.

 

[Photogal39Travels]

Welcome to the tribe Billy. Look for a GTG's (get to together) meetups. Main forum page scroll down to find Gatherings: Formal & informal. Check it out & go from there, you'll meet great people. They are awesome!!!

 

[Gardenias]

Good day, and welcome Billy J!!