Hi Everyone

[Rob S.]

I have been on these sites for a couple years but finally joined here today.<BR><BR>I have had the urge to embark on the lifestyle but no time so far.<BR>I feel like I know enough how to make a go of it but so far have not pulled<BR>the tigger on a real full time adventure. I'm a little worried I would personally<BR>degenerate after a few weeks into a bonifide derelict so maybe all the<BR>societal pressure I have to deal with presently is actually a good thing to keep me <BR>functioning as a so-called normal&nbsp;American. I'm not sure how I'd be after a month<BR>in New Mexico above 6 thousand feet...left to my own devices-LOL<BR>It would be a real test for my spiritual program which is important to me. I am not<BR>overly extroverted&nbsp;so keeping my self&nbsp;content is usually not a problem<BR><BR>I am still probably 3-5 years away from actually setting sail so long as I remain<BR>reasonably healthy in mind and body.<BR><BR>on this day in<BR>Memphis TN

 

[VanLifeCrisis]

Welcome <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">

 

[bk2valve]

Hi Rob and welcome. Glad to have you here with us....and a bonifide derelict is bad how? Just kidding... I don't know about anyone else but anything much longer away than today is just a dream...what is the holdup? How about weekending for a while?<br><br>Peace,<br>Bri

 

[Rob S.]

The procurements of the American life!&nbsp;<BR>Called blessings by many...Trappings by others. <BR>Demand my attention! <BR><BR>I am&nbsp;much better suited to go camping than endeavor to preserve my present situation <BR>but I'm not ready to start tossing responsibilities. However I&nbsp;possess a picnic table<BR>in my backyard with a view of the sky....that serves as a place for contemplation<BR>until my chance arrives.<BR><BR><BR><BR>

 

[Kevin H]

Welcome Rob! &nbsp;I looked up the definition of a derelict. &nbsp;It says "A person without a home, job, or property". &nbsp;Sounds pretty good to me! &nbsp;The only problem I see is that if you get a van you will have a home and property, so I guess you won't qualify&nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img"><br><br>Kidding aside, even tho you are 3 - 5 years away, that could be a benefit. &nbsp;How about going ahead and get your rig. &nbsp;Spend that time perfecting it. &nbsp;When the time is right you will be ready. &nbsp;You may find that the right time gets here sooner. &nbsp;As you jump one hurdle the rest get progressively lower and easier to clear. &nbsp;Having a dream and working toward it is a great way to clear the mind and escape from things that haunt us.<br><br>Good Luck and keep us posted on your progress.

 

[Pikachu711]

Welcome to the group Rob S.!

 

[Rob S.]

trk&nbsp;... you are so right that the time might get here sooner! i can only hope life makes my decision easier, but i've been waiting about 5 years so far.&nbsp;i thank all of you for the great survival information that has been posted for guy's like me...about derelict definition there's also a strong sense of neglect and abandonment in the definition and the term also applies to many other items especially people, ships and buildings that are not cared for anymore. i own a '98 F150 (original owner) with 230K mostly highway. i'm driving it up into the missouri ozarks later today for a 96 hr tour...but i'm staying in&nbsp;an 80 yo farm house with a well and electric. there's a pretty big weather system coming in that will provide much entertainment lol have a great day<BR><BR><BR>memphis tn<BR>yankee gringo from cheecaago

 

[HoboBerg]

Welcome to the tribe!<img src="/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img">

 

[blkjak]

welcome .... blkjak

 

[Rob S.]

i got to do a little boon-docking for about 96hrs this week and really loved being outside. i stayed in a 80yo farm house so i really wasn't actually even living the lifestyle but it came pretty close to actual camping at times. i am spoiled in materialism/modern convenience's compared to the purest. as for approaching the precipice...for about 5 years now i have been telling myself maybe life will force my hand then i'll just have to go with it. i'd be fine with that. now i'm back in the 6x12 cubicle under the guise&nbsp;of "aviation safety" with a bad case of spring fever. listening to these&nbsp;extroverts jaber about stuff i care less about. <BR><BR>best to all