Solo women RVers

[mockturtle]

I found this particularly inspiring since she is older than I but has nonetheless hit the road full time.&nbsp; Maybe some of you will be inspired, too. <br /><a href=""></a>

 

[offroad]

solo women RVers are like FIGHT CLUB. &nbsp;First rule, you do not speak about solo women RVers, &nbsp;Second rule, you do not speak about solo Women RVers. &nbsp;<br /><br />http://travelers.bootsnall.com/<br /><br />the above web site is about traveling solo around the world. &nbsp;I also have a link to a newsletter that is dedicated to women solo travelers. &nbsp;its great information<br /><br />

 

[Mortisha]

Wonderful video... Thanks so much for sharing HuggZ

 

[sl1966]

Loved it!<br /><br />

 

[Lifemagician]

Great inspiration, though I doubt that she is older than I.<br /><br />You may not be aware, but there are more solo women on the road, than men.&nbsp; On another site where we assist roadtrippers, this is a common topics of discussion.<br /><br />Lifey

 

[mockturtle]

<span id="post_message_1274467387">You may not be aware, but there are more solo women on the road, than men.</span>

&nbsp; That doesn't surprise me for two reasons:&nbsp; Women usually outlive their spouses and they often want to extend the lifestyle they enjoyed; Also, it seems that men are more apt to need a companion than women.&nbsp; Maybe because they don't like to cook? [Sorry, not meaning to be stereotypical].&nbsp; <br /><br />When I was in college, I did a study on widows and how they cope with their lives after widowhood.&nbsp; The surprising [to me] answer was that, in most cases, very well.&nbsp; Many said they had never been more content with their lives.&nbsp; During their marriages they had mostly adapted to their husband's lifestyle and preferences and they were now able to live their own lives, even though they loved and missed their husbands.&nbsp; It was an eye opener when I was young but easier for me to understand now. <img src="../images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /><br /><br />BTW, she said she is 73.

 

[Lifemagician]

OK!&nbsp; She beats me by a hair's width!&nbsp; (I could watch the clip, but not hear it.&nbsp; My Youtube setting has the sound with an x over it, and I do not know how to change that.)<br /><br />mockturtle, that describes my situation to a T.<br /><br />Lifey<br /><br />

 

[yesican]

Women, if you think about it, would have an easier time with widowhood.&nbsp; Most have spent their lives in a double career which is one that makes money and one the second one caring for her family as wife, mother, cook, housekeeper, gardner, etc. etc.&nbsp; Unlike men, they have the activities of daily living down pat and most will call professionals to accomplish what the husband did (which most have done even when the husband is alive) such as mechanic, plumber, carpenter, etc.&nbsp; The transition into the male's role is more exciting for a woman than it is for a man to transition into a female's role.&nbsp; Think about it--we woman were built to adjust to changes--hormones, we've had to adapt our whole life!&nbsp; <br />&nbsp; But, we are all individuals, and will use our abilities differently.&nbsp;&nbsp;This woman on here is someone I'd like to emulate.<br />Rae

 

[NanaAnnieB]

Well, this gives me hope (this section and that video). &nbsp;64 and seriously thinking about hitting the road on my own if I can sell or rent my house and get rid of more stuff...<br /><br /><br />

 

[SoulRaven]

in my travels it seems to me that i meet as many ladies as men in this life style... i must admit i have found no damsels in distress- on the contrary they all were strong opinionated ladies and had there sh=t wired tight...

 

[gypsydreamer]

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[offroad]

Here are some good articles about solo travel for women.<br /><br />http://www.women-on-the-road.com/Women_on_the_Road_News-backissues.html

 

[offroad]

in my travels it seems to me that i meet as many ladies as men in this life style... i must admit i have found no damsels in distress- on the contrary they all were strong opinionated ladies and had there sh=t wired tight...

<br /><br />Used to fall for the damsel type.&nbsp; Now it has the opposite effect on me.&nbsp; Run way!! run away!!&nbsp; Or shoot before it breeds!!&nbsp; ha ha.<br /><br />

 

[sidat202]

What if he was your soulmate and you missed it.

<br />Offroad,<br /><br />HAHAHAHAHAHA!&nbsp; Or, si quieres, JAJAJAJAJAJAJA!&nbsp; <br /><br />I have met One (1) other van dweller, in a campground in Alaska.&nbsp; He was the campground host, very nice man, invited me over for dinner and we sat around the campfire for the evening.&nbsp; He talked a lot about his ex and what he didn't like about her.&nbsp; I let him talk.&nbsp; After a while, I asked him, "So, if you could design the perfect woman, what would she be like?"&nbsp; His response, "Just like you."&nbsp; Well, gettin' late.&nbsp; Gotta go!&nbsp; Thanks for dinner!<br /><br />Ann<br /><br />

 

[offroad]

Other side might say sometimes some people need the clear obvious approach before they ever respond.

 

[sidat202]

Ya, sounds like you weren't MRS. right.<br />You were MRS. right now. Good call.

Sid,<br /><br /><img src="/images/boards/smilies/eek.gif" alt="" align="absMiddle" border="0" /><br /><br />Hadn't thought of that!&nbsp; However, I did send him a letter and an email (thanking him for his hospitality) after I left and I have received no response.&nbsp; So...I don't think so.<br /><br />Onward Thru The Fog!<br /><br />Ann<br /><br />

 

[sl1966]

I have met One (1) other van dweller, in a campground in Alaska.&nbsp; He was the campground host, very nice man, invited me over for dinner and we sat around the campfire for the evening.&nbsp; He talked a lot about his ex and what he didn't like about her.&nbsp; I let him talk.&nbsp; After a while, I asked him, "So, if you could design the perfect woman, what would she be like?"&nbsp; His response, "Just like you."&nbsp; Well, gettin' late.&nbsp; Gotta go!&nbsp; Thanks for dinner!<br /><br />Ann

<br /><br />I've heard about guys doing this from female friends (contemporary and the younger ones), and admittedly even done this when I was in my teens and even 20s.&nbsp;I grew enough to recognize it for what it was and stopped.&nbsp;Funny thing is I'd heard this being done by guys (some at least 20 years my senior) from a lady friend who solo's. To read your story just leaves me shaking my head and a strong urge to face palm&nbsp;in disbelief.<br /><br />

 

[sidat202]

Im not saying that. BUT, he is a guy alone for awhile.&nbsp;And you never heard back from him.<br />I would think he would have at least responded with, your welcome.

 

[SirJoey]

<br /><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>Having been alone without so much as even a date for over 10 years now, <br />if a </strong></span><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>woman actually showed any kind of interest in me, I either wouldn't <br />recognize </strong></span><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>it as genuine interest, or I'd faint dead away, sure as heck!<br /><br />I may already qualify for Tibetan monkhood or something...<br /><br /></strong></span>

 

[She]

You need to press the volume(where the x is) and it will turn on. That will unmute it.<br /><br />

OK!&nbsp; She beats me by a hair's width!&nbsp; (I could watch the clip, but not hear it.&nbsp; My Youtube setting has the <strong>sound with an x over it</strong>, and I do not know how to change that.)<br /><br />mockturtle, that describes my situation to a T.<br /><br />Lifey<br /><br />