SimonLea
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My people, my people!
I am on the downhill to this journey. For the past year I have been reading every book available on Vandwelling, watching all of your YouTube videos, and searching for my new home.
Recently I purchased a 78 GMC Van Dura Coach. It is completely gutted and rid of the orange shag carpet and dark paneling. Currently she is at the mechanics getting a complete tune-up, new tires, and safety check. Once that project is complete and paid for, I'll be converting the interior myself. I am so excited for that project.
In the meantime, I am clearing out my house and getting ready to rent it out until next Spring, when I will put it in the market. I read Bob's book and absolutely loved his suggestion of "practicing" vandwelling by moving into a small space to experiment. I have a converted shed that I will be moving into and living as if I were on the road. Hopefully, the van will be all done by May, the house will sell in June, and I'll be on the road by July. God willing and the water don't rise!
I find the most difficult part of this phase is the impatience. There should be a term that adequately describes that period after research, after the decision, while one is making preparations and the promise of this new life is all one can focus on. I call it "The In Between." I haven't revealed any of this to my co-workers yet, so there are times when I go into work and become giddy when I realize I will abandon this life in a few short months.
I've read every post to these forums, including the "Tips and Tricks" page.
I can't wait to meet you all along the way. Happy travels!
I am on the downhill to this journey. For the past year I have been reading every book available on Vandwelling, watching all of your YouTube videos, and searching for my new home.
Recently I purchased a 78 GMC Van Dura Coach. It is completely gutted and rid of the orange shag carpet and dark paneling. Currently she is at the mechanics getting a complete tune-up, new tires, and safety check. Once that project is complete and paid for, I'll be converting the interior myself. I am so excited for that project.
In the meantime, I am clearing out my house and getting ready to rent it out until next Spring, when I will put it in the market. I read Bob's book and absolutely loved his suggestion of "practicing" vandwelling by moving into a small space to experiment. I have a converted shed that I will be moving into and living as if I were on the road. Hopefully, the van will be all done by May, the house will sell in June, and I'll be on the road by July. God willing and the water don't rise!
I find the most difficult part of this phase is the impatience. There should be a term that adequately describes that period after research, after the decision, while one is making preparations and the promise of this new life is all one can focus on. I call it "The In Between." I haven't revealed any of this to my co-workers yet, so there are times when I go into work and become giddy when I realize I will abandon this life in a few short months.
I've read every post to these forums, including the "Tips and Tricks" page.
I can't wait to meet you all along the way. Happy travels!
