Hello

[porcupine]

I'm close to retirement and looking to start a new, less restrictive, life. I have some experience with short-term camping, including the stealthy variety, and find that I enjoy it. Pursuing it full-time has long been a dream of mine, but I'm somewhat intimidated by the challenges and choices. I haven't even decided on a vehicle yet. Thus, I've joined this forum to ask questions, listen and learn from more experienced&nbsp; hands. I look forward to the conversation.<br>

 

[dragonflyinthesky]

<P><b>Welcome to the nicest tribe anywhere</b>&nbsp; <IMG border=0 align=absMiddle src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif">&nbsp; </P>

 

[Wild_E]

Hello and welcome aboard&nbsp;<img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif"><div><br></div><div>as for what type of vehicle, there are so many choices, it really comes down to personality and needs. Start by looking at the links on the left, then using the advanced search features.&nbsp;</div><div>take care</div>

 

[Khaosinc]

welcome<br>

 

[guyfromafar]

hi and welcome! I'm new around here myself, but not to traveling. Wanderer at heart, I am. If I'm not actually out traveling, I'm at home wishing I was.<BR><BR>I quit thinking that there was any 'perfect' setup...&nbsp; best to just get something &amp; make it work, don't labor on what is ideal. I don't think ideal exists, everything does something different. Some days I love my little trailer. Other days, I want to ditch it &amp; get a flip top tent on a 4X4... easier access to back roads. So I decided, I'll just use what I have for now... <BR><br>&amp; I retired last year, so now am full time broke but much happier. Social Security kicks in next year, if the whole system doesn't crash<br>

 

[cyndi]

<P><FONT size=3>Welcome, porcupine!&nbsp; this is a great place to help you get it all figured out!</FONT></P>

 

[stude53]

<FONT size=3 face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Welcome, porcupine! </FONT><BR><FONT size=3 face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"></FONT>&nbsp;<BR><FONT size=3 face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This is a place of great diversity ... of age, needs, resources, lifestyle, and choices.</FONT><BR><FONT size=3 face=Arial></FONT>&nbsp;<BR><FONT size=3 face=Arial>A great place to gather knowledge and formulate your own personal plan, and then to get lots of help in pursuing it.</FONT><BR><FONT size=3 face=Arial></FONT>&nbsp;<BR><FONT size=3 face=Arial>Bob (aka stude53)</FONT><BR>

 

[porcupine]

Thanks to all for your warm welcomes--I appreciate them.<br>

 

[Butternut]

<font face="Courier">Hi there! Welcome to the group</font><br>