New to forums and van life

[Maggie Flinn]

My names Maggie and I am going to start van life in November. I am a 53 year old disabled mother of 4, grandmother of 4 and none of them want me to do this. I just feel like I am dying here in this bedroom. Camping and traveling have been the happiest times of my life. I don't know how much time I have left and am reaching out for some people who are friends of Bill W and/or people I need their 40s and 50s who want to meet up in Arizona this winter. Is there a places not here of people who share their travel plans with the hopes of meeting other nomads?  Thank you for your time.

 

[Queen]

Hello, and welcome, Maggie!

Several folks in similar circumstances here, spend some time perusing the various sub forums and you'll finds loads of information.

 

[Wabbit]

Hi Maggie and welcome. Best of luck to you and not sure if this fits what you're looking for, but under "Matters of the Heart" there are a couple subforums. Also, don't be shy in PM'ing folks. We are all different, so I can't tell you that you'll always get a response back, but most here are pleasant enough. As to Bill and Co., I know him, but decided to go a different route. Best of luck to you and hope all goes great.

 

[Stormy]

Hello Maggie and welcome!

I sure can relate to what you have expressed and share the same dreams wishes and goals so I'm game. PM sent with more info.

 

[rvwandering]

Welcome to the CRVL forums Maggie!

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.

 

[Gideon33w]

There's a fair number of people on here with blogs, vlogs, and youtube channels. Perhaps we need a sticky with links to those ... Hmmm
Anyways, as you're poking around check out member signatures. Often times people will link to their travel pages.

 

[Txjaybird]

 Hello Maggie and Welcome.

There is a ton of information here.  Also some nice and helpful folks too.  I have never had a question of mine go unanswered either.  I've learned a lot here and I'm still learning.

Jewellann

 

[CQFreedom]

I just feel like I am dying here in this bedroom. Camping and traveling have been the happiest times of my life. 

you are not alone in these feelings  :heart:

 

[rvpopeye]

Welcome aboard !
You have found a great place to get help realizing your dream.

 

[wasanah2]

Welcome Maggie.

You sound so friendly.  I'm sure you'll make friends wherever you go.  Good luck!

 

[ColdBrook]

Welcome to the tribe Maggie! Like you I have spent the last few years just sitting home waiting to die (my kids will think I am nuts for doing this). I figure I can be sick at home or sick out living life...I am choosing to go out and live my remaining years doing what I love most. Camping and seeing the USA.

 

[Maggie Flinn]

Welcome to the tribe Maggie! Like you I have spent the last few years just sitting home waiting to die (my kids will think I am nuts for doing this). I figure I can be sick at home or sick out living life...I am choosing to go out and live my remaining years doing what I love most. Camping and seeing the USA.

Yeah, my kids are learning to accept that this is what I’m doing. They don’t need me as much as they have. I do have to leave tomorrow for my daughters north of Seattle for 3 days and then am on the road for the next 3 months. I will need to check in with my doctor then. So I am still tied down to a city but that’s okay. I will be missing my babies and grand babies about then. Lol


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