Solo

[twokniveskatie]

Well, alrighty then. I moved all the posts back, except mine, which I deleted. 

 

[JohnnyGutz]

aw i feel bad. i wasnt on and i didnt realizeanyone said anything. sorry for you having to do all that :\

 

[Mortisha]

I have the greatest marriage ever!! I have been married for 24 years now and have not seen him in over 20 years LOL Yes I am too lazy and too broke to get a divorce LOL Next year will be 25 yrs of bliss LOL I like being single and alone with my thoughts but I understand loneliness and that stinks. I am new to all of this and just now starting to get my van together. What is really funny is that... I never looked at that van as anything really and now I see it as my future... my dreams. I have always wanted to travel and see the world but being a single mom I never thought it could happen. My youngest has just 2 more years of high school and all I can think about is that maybe that van is my ticket to my dreams. Ok I am rambling now ... Have a great day everyone HuggZ 

 

[JohnnyGutz]

<div style="text-align: left;">that's either the funniest, or saddest thing ive read in a while.. lol.</div>

 

[twokniveskatie]

Don't worry about it Johnny. I'm trying to be more mindful of off-topic and hijacky stuff. 'specially when I'm the culprit. Sadly, all to often!

 

[JohnnyGutz]

we are all guilty sometimes&nbsp; lol<img src="/images/boards/smilies/tongue.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">

 

[mockturtle]

I should think it's easier to get a hijacked thread back on track than to try to delete posts.&nbsp; Quotes and quotes of quotes..a lot can be disrupted by indiscriminate deletion.&nbsp;

 

[twokniveskatie]

I rarely delete posts, especially someone else's. I do take into consideration responses and continuity of thread. I also evaluate each thread individually. There are many times when a simple reminder won't work to get back on track. If the derailment takes place and I don't see it for awhile, the reminder can come on the next page. Meanwhile someone responds to off-topic posts on the previous page without realizing its been "flagged". It can trail on forever, at no fault to the members.&nbsp;<br /><br />It's a juggling act sometimes. I want the forum to be supportive and informative and a safe place for everyone. I want information to be easily obtainable and not buried in pages of chatter. On the other hand, I believe the friendly flow of dialogue creates a nurturing atmosphere that better helps us to get to know each other and bond long before we meet.&nbsp;<br /><br />Throw into the mix a burning desire to try to keep this affordable for the persons who pay out of theIr pocket to keep this available to everyone.&nbsp;<br /><br />Just some thoughts,which ends up being a hijack of its own. I may move this to another thread if there are responses to this. I just wanted to throw out some reasons for why I do things. Doesn't make them right, and I take all suggestions into consideration. Except "f**k you". Those I just delete.&nbsp;

 

[JohnnyGutz]

i already forgot the plot of this thread LMAO&nbsp; <img src="../images/boards/smilies/rofl.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /> jk

 

[mockturtle]

Katie, I think you do an excellent job. <br /><br />Sorry, again, Johnny.&nbsp; Now, back to the thread...which was????

 

[JohnnyGutz]

hahahaha my pointless ranting about wanting to NOT be alone for ever or something like that, when i end up taking to life on the open road <img src="/images/boards/smilies/tongue.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">

 

[mockturtle]

Well, see?? You aren't alone.&nbsp; You have US!!! <img src="../images/boards/smilies/rofl.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />

 

[JohnnyGutz]

<img src="/images/boards/smilies/rofl.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"> True <img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"> . i really want to go to quartzsite i looked at the pics and stuff from the past meetings . went from 40 some odd members to 90 some odd members. if that means this year will be double again, that would be AMAZING.. and i think its gorgeous out there( ive never been , but just from what ive seen). maybe ill do that trip as my first big trip. that will give me plenty of time to set up my rig (once i get it). plus then if i go out there, id get to meet a lot of new people too. (its kinda funny to me, i look way younger than my age, probably act it too) kinda good kinda bad depends on the person. still would be nice though.

 

[Where~the~wind~blows]

LOL enjoyed this thread hang in there Johnny... you never know when you will find another that fits into your world and you hers! <br /><br />Me I'm a loner, love em and leave em kinda gal...LOL, and it works for me, to each thier own, good luck....

 

[Guest]

When I was on the road the first time at age 29, I met so many interesting people. &nbsp;It was the happiest time of my life. &nbsp;My daughter asked me then, "Daddy, why are you always smiling?" &nbsp;I told her it was because I was just happy all the time.<br /><br />Now, after 14 years in a mortgage the smiles are getting rare. &nbsp;Vandwelling will be my salvation and I'm sure your experience will be every bit as thrilling and enjoyable as mine was.

 

[sunshine36949423]

You just might find it 'love of your life' on the road.....just be careful he/she isn't married.&nbsp; Conversation is great to get to know someone, but there are 'lies of omission'.&nbsp; The internet can be an eye opener!&nbsp; <br />BUT the 'love' of freedom and the road rules!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

Im sorry to hear that, finding the love of your life is a rare thing. Best wishes.

I thought you were married???

I'm way, way too old for you but wish you well in your quest. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absMiddle" border="0" />

<br />Yes, I am!&nbsp; My husband is in a nursing home and I visit him every day.&nbsp; <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absMiddle" border="0" /> He is the love of my life and I am not in the market.&nbsp; Just making a light comment.&nbsp; Sorry it was misinterpreted.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 

[mockturtle]

You just might find it 'love of your life' on the road.....just be careful he/she isn't married.&nbsp; Conversation is great to get to know someone, but there are 'lies of omission'.&nbsp; The internet can be an eye opener!&nbsp; <br />BUT the 'love' of freedom and the road rules!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

Im sorry to hear that, finding the love of your life is a rare thing. Best wishes.

I thought you were married???

I'm way, way too old for you but wish you well in your quest. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absMiddle" border="0" />

<br />Yes, I am!&nbsp; My husband is in a nursing home and I visit him every day.&nbsp; <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absMiddle" border="0" /> He is the love of my life and I am not in the market.&nbsp; Just making a light comment.&nbsp; Sorry it was misinterpreted.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<br /><br />Wow, I hope you're not implying that my light-hearted post could have been interpreted as flirtatious!&nbsp; Guess I'm going to have to be much more careful with flip comments!&nbsp; At least on this forum! <img src="/images/boards/smilies/eek.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />

 

[sunshine36949423]

<p>sorry, no I didn't mean you!!&nbsp; I'm just expressing my own experience.</p>

 

[WanderingRain]

For me, you're never alone if you don't want to be.<br />The peeps on this site are correct. Most of us are introverts and loners anyway... the ones who choose to go on their own... For me, I am already happy living the life I am. Once you count up how lucky you are... beginning from looking at all those kids who never made it to adulthood, you will be very happy indeed even with an SO. We're lucky to live this long so far! <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">&nbsp;

 

[peacetara]

Going back on topic.<br /><br />@JohnnyGutz<br /><br />Just for some background information.... I'm in your age bracket (a little older but not a lot), and female. Been out on the road a few months now.<br /><br />When I read your post, it sounded so defeatist, like you were depressed, and that made me have a lot of empathy for you, but it was also a total turn-off.&nbsp; I've had enough depression in my life, that I don't need more, ya know?&nbsp; I hope you don't take this the wrong way, but that was my impression from your first post.&nbsp; The rest of your comments seems to put you in a much better light, so I'm not trying to say you are always defeatist.... <br /><br id="tinymce" class="mceContentBody " />But I think if you really are searching for 'Mrs. Right' I think it will be a lot easier if you change your attitude to a more positive one around dating. Sure you don't have that special someone in your life right now, but you have a lot of other awesome things going for you, like getting started up in this vandwelling lifestyle, planning your trip to the RTR, a good sense of humor, not afraid to laugh, etc, etc (and I just got all this from your postings on this topic... I'm sure you know of lots more good things in your life <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">.<br /><br />Fear not, there are women in your age bracket either in this lifestyle or accepting of this lifestyle (pretty much all my female friends around your age range are accepting for instance).<br /><br />I wouldn't hide the fact that you are a vandweller from anyone that is a potential partner, I think you need to be the absolute best self you can be, be happy and stable with that self, and then share that self with others, and I think you will find lots of love and happiness.<br /><br />Anyways, sorry if I came off all hatey hatey on you, that was not my intention at all, and I do wish you lots of success in finding and succeeding with your dreams!<br /><br />With Love,<br />Tara