Maximum Ride, slips trips and other fun stuff.

MaximumRide · Dec 29, 2011

<div style="text-align: center;">Max's Quick References</div><div> </div><div>(Topics I created related to my new home / life.</div><div>I have also put purple headings on all the important stuff in my captains log, just makes it a little easier for those who wish to catch up on where I'm at, and for me to look back on. Fly on, Max)</div><div><div> </div><div><ul><li>Living in a cubby <a style="color: #000099;" href="/post/Living-in-a-cubby-5829975" target="_blank">https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Living-in-a-cubby-5829975</a></li><li>Introduction        <a href="/post/Hi!-5633508" target="_blank">https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Hi!-5633508</a></li><li>Moving a pre-built house  <a href="/post/Relocated-Home-5642623" target="_blank">https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Relocated-Home-5642623</a></li><li>Charging a battery  <a href="/post/Charging-battery-5641527" target="_blank">https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Charging-battery-5641527</a></li><li>Max needs a job  <a href="/post/Work-needed-animals-kids-desing-cafe-5641183" target="_blank">https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Work-needed-animals-kids-desing-cafe-5641183</a></li><li>Sink draining  <a href="/post/Sink-Draining.-5640488" target="_blank">https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Sink-Draining.-5640488</a></li><li>Van or stuff first?  <a href="/post/van-or-stuff-first-5640289" target="_blank">https://vanlivingforum.com/post/van-or-stuff-first-5640289</a></li><li>Floor plans  <a href="/post/Floor-Plan-5639393" target="_blank">https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Floor-Plan-5639393</a></li><li>Van needed  <a href="/post/van-needed-Victoria-12k-5639228" target="_blank">https://vanlivingforum.com/post/van-needed-Victoria-12k-5639228</a></li><li>Random off topic stuff  <a href="/post/Maximum-Ride-5842474?pid=1273493358#post1273493358" target="_blank">https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Maximum-Ride-5842474?pid=1273493358#post1273493358</a></li><li>Floor plans and maps ect of Max's living Quarters<a href="/post/Maxs-Quarters-5842493" target="_blank">https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Maxs-Quarters-5842493</a></li><li>Building Tutorials: <a href="/post/Building-tutorials-5843650" target="_blank">https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Building-tutorials-5843650</a></li><li>Max's Quarters:https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Maxs-Quarters-5842493?trail=15#15 </li></ul></div></div>

MaximumRide · Dec 30, 2011

Master Plan... #1 <ul><li>Buy and convert a van.</li><li>travel and see things</li><li>Buy land</li><li>Live on land</li><li>save and build home on land.</li></ul>

roadtested_websitetoolbox_import980 · Dec 30, 2011

that's what I'm thinking to, work 4 more yrs, buy land where its warm, sell my home. travel and live in my rv, use the new land as home base set it up with water, elc, and some way to dump the tanks. the land will be out in the country away form city. my plan just needs a few more things to work out.

akrvbob · Dec 30, 2011

That is a wonderful plan!! You might want to check out the article on the website on "Homesteding." A guy did just what you are talking about, but he bought a good 5th wheel RV instead of building a house. He goes home to the homestead for awhile and lives in the RV, then he takes off for long stretches and lives in the RV. Works prett well. An RV will cost less than a home and do many more things. Bob

MaximumRide · Dec 30, 2011

Max's Life<div> I'm currently sitting in a gay book shop. I run events here. So I'm already apart of the furnature. I rarely feel this comfortable in a public place. They also have free wifi and toilet. So i'm thinking of sleeping in the lance and coming here twice a week and then looking for a out 2-3 more places to go. I plan to buy a coffee or two every time I'm here, so that should pay for my net usage in a way. </div>

MaximumRide · Dec 31, 2011

Max's Lancer Plans<div>I don't know about size, i've not measured anything, but this is what I invisage in my lancer. </div>

MaximumRide · Dec 31, 2011

will upload a better quality image later.

MaximumRide · Jan 5, 2012

I have a place to live for six months rent free! <img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">

stude53 · Jan 5, 2012

Free is a good price, Max. Care to share more about it?

MaximumRide · Jan 21, 2012

<div>Max's Life Update</div><div> </div>Hi all, Sorry I haven't been on for a while, things have been sooo hetik. I'm living in my friends sisters house while she is not there. Only thing is that it is really hard b/c I always have to make it look like I'm not living there. But having a 3 bedroom house all to myself is amazing, it has aloud me to spread out, analyse and breathe. The only other down side to this is that I could be asked to leave any where from 6 weeks from now to 6 months. So that makes it feel a little unstable. But no matter, it's free (Apart from the $50 I pay every week for utilities.) I have a new geneus plan. I am still going to buy a van, and also I am going to rent out a shop, my business is growing so fast and I need a place where we can call home. That's all for now folk. ttfn

Seraphim · Jan 21, 2012

Glad things are on a stable tack for now, and the business is doing well.. Keep us posted.

MaximumRide · Jan 22, 2012

Things are good, just need to find a shop -wines-

stude53 · Jan 22, 2012

Hey, Max Sounds like things are going your way! Check out what Blkjak did, building a lounge/shop in a storage unit with electric.<img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="/images/boards/smilies/idea.gif"> Bob

MaximumRide · Jan 23, 2012

Sounds great Bob. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"> I'm just a little scared, things feel unstable. Got to get more income.

judycmomx6 · Jan 24, 2012

Thing's are always scary when you don't feel like you have enough income to do what you need to. Keep your head up! Thing's will get better!

MaximumRide · Jan 25, 2012

Trying to. I really want to get a job, but my ibs and depression stop me.

MaximumRide · Jan 30, 2012

<div>Max's Life Update- Moving Out</div><div> </div>So the game has changed again... I have I have move from the house I was staying in. I have a week to do so. I'm really frustrated 'cause I have talked to my friends again saying "I'll live in my car if I have to, thats life." and they have said that I can't do that and they have offered their couches. Which is great, but I don't want to intrude. And i love the idea of sleeping in my car for a while so that I can save money, then take a gamble and apply for a more expensive shop. But my boyfreind is the problem. I can't hide a mattress and mini fridge from him in my car. Well the mattress I can hide, I can say that it is for couch surfing. Again I'm worried about my cat, I have been thinking of putting her in a cattery for a little while until I am settled. -bites lip.- Thank God! I have you guys here on this site, I think I would truly go crazy if I didn't. I just feel so alone.

MaximumRide · Jan 30, 2012

blkjak said:
we are not alone....blkjak

Thanks <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"> Love your pic btw.

MaximumRide · Feb 6, 2012

Max's Life Update- On The Road<div> </div><div>So, today is my first day not living in a house. I'm currently at kfc having a break and reflection time. My cat is still at the old place.. for now... I am meant to be staying at a friends tonight, but, i don't want to impose, even though they are totally fine with it. (She is totally supportive of the van idea. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">  <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">  ) I think that this is my way of denying what is happening. I have the opportunity to move in with a friends brother, but i have to find the place, scary stuff as i have never had to do it before, nor have I ever been on a lease. With only $100 in my bank account the thought of a bond frightens me. But if all goes well tomorrow I will gain at least 1k for a shoot I'm doing. Kinda nervous though. So 1k sounds awesome, but it will be gone all too soon. I'm going to have to put half of it in for a bond and the other one my outstanding credit card bill. Then blink its gone. But that's ok, not having TWO over drawn credit cards will be great. (I have my ex gf to thank for this gift of debt.) Sorry guys, im feeling really down, i'm keeping as strong as I can. But in the 4 years that i have been away from 'Home' I have always had a new house to move into. That's all that I will post for now, I need a breather. </div>

akrvbob · Feb 6, 2012

While I've lived in vans, campers and a trailer for 10 years, I've never lived in a car. I must admit I find the idea very unpleasant although I know people who do it and love it. Is there any way to get into a van, even an older minivan? While it will still be scary, I think you would soon grow to like the idea because it is so much more comfortable and familiar than living in a car. Even if you can't do it now, hold onto it as a goal. We can endure a lot as long as we have hope. Hold onto the thought that "What I am going through is only temporary, soon I will be into a nice little van and I can turn it into a cozy, wonderful little home. Then I will never be homeless again!!" I really believe you can truly come to love vandwelling and if you hold on, things will turn around. Bob

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