would love meeting some others of my kind;)

Van Living Forum

Help Support Van Living Forum:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

G0ldengirl68

Well-known member
Joined
Sep 15, 2016
Messages
547
Reaction score
70
Location
Far Northern California
chose my username from Young Frankenstein, one of my fave movies ever:) 

I have a small truck that I am putting a bit into each month, in order to be ready to roll in the Spring.  Knowing me, it could be earlier:)

I don't have a lot, just a small retirement, and honestly, have used "government" programs for the last 2 years (subsidized apartment, EBT card, health insurance/medicaid). I want to be independent and pay my own way, and the only way I think I may be able to do that is to start living on the road.  Which is what my heart's desire is anyway.  Travel, take photos, and preferably, do seasonal-type jobs.  I don't like not working, but it's been really slim pickins for a senior lady for my typical office work.  I have done a warehouse job, and one seasonal job out in Wyoming (loved that) and much prefer a good amount of physical labor.  I worked as a laundry room assistant for example, and filled bulk nutritional products at the warehouse job.

I love being active.  I lost weight, got my cholestrol down, and skip the junk food 99% of the time:)  I have a lot to research in getting started for my new lifestyle, and was happy to find your forum.  I can do this, I'm able, and it will just take commitment to make it happen.

I'm divorced (almost 20 years now) no children, but I plan to have a dog, can't wait to find another traveling buddy:)  I lost my girl about 2006 so it's been a long time.  I just wasn't ready I suppose.

Anyway, I do hope to meet some peeps here, looking forward to learning about the "life", and maybe sharing some of my limited, but good experiences with traveling on a budget:) Denise
 
Welcome Denise, look forward to following your adventure. Lots of great people here, wishing you the best.
 
Hi Denise, welcome!! Love Young Frankenstein, 'abbynormal' is excellent!
 
BobBski said:
Welcome Denise, look forward to following your adventure.  Lots of great people here, wishing you the best.

Lot's to read and discover here, love that layout, easy to navigate:)  I already feel I am going to enjoy the forum a lot :D
 
Queen said:
Hi Denise, welcome!!  Love Young Frankenstein, 'abbynormal' is excellent!

I am so glad to find the forum, thanks to a fellow named rvpopeye on another forum that I never quite felt at home on;)  This one is way more up my alley:)
 
Welcome abbynormal to the CRVL forums! 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. I agree great movie and great user name. lots of great people here if you have any questions ask away. highdesertranger
 
Welcome to our craziness.

I always recommend that unless a person already has a pet to wait and level out in this lifestyle before getting one. A pet is fun but can also be restrictive.
 
Welcome aboard the pirate ship CRVL Denise !
Did you know next Monday is international talk like a pirate day?
Practice your Arrrrrrrr and be ready.....

I was wondering if abbynormal might be you !

You'll find everything you are dreaming of right here !
 
WheelEstate USA said:
Welcome to our craziness.

I always recommend that unless a person already has a pet to wait and level out in this lifestyle before getting one. A pet is fun but can also be restrictive.

I took a walk and was thinking about just that same thing.  I want to do seasonal work to start, and having a pet could really be a problem.  Chances are I will not start until Spring, but a dog is a big responsibility and unless I know for certain I can give them the care they need and deserve, I'm going to hold off;)

Love your username, really, good thinking ;)
 
joke.jpg
rvpopeye said:
Welcome aboard the pirate ship CRVL Denise !
Did you know next Monday is international talk like a pirate day?
Practice your Arrrrrrrr and be ready.....

I was wondering if abbynormal might be you !

You'll find everything you are dreaming of right here !

Hi Popeye!! Yes it's moi, and I better be ready to swash my buckle then hey, LOL!!
 

Attachments

  • joke.jpg
    joke.jpg
    88.8 KB
Great cartoon ! I'm saving it to my pirate folder.
 
T2 ledge 1.jpg

Here's a pic of what I did to one of my trucks.
I lived in this one for 15 years !
 

Attachments

  • T2 ledge 1.jpg
    T2 ledge 1.jpg
    94.2 KB
rvpopeye said:
Here's a pic of what I did to one of my trucks.
I lived in this one for 15 years !

I want something more than the canopy I have, but for the first year, I think I will be using the built-in platform for bed & storage.  I'm thinking I won't be doing anything but a seasonal job somewhere, and keep my apartment.  That's because I have a lease for one thing to fulfill but also, to make sure I will be happy with no homebase. 

ttys Popeye;) Denise
 
Hi abbynormal, have you seen this lady's blog? https://truckcamperhints.com/ She appears to live a very simple and gratifying life. If you like physical work the sugar beet harvest and Amazon season are just around the corner. I'm a stationary guy with a stationary job up in Canada so I have no experience with either Amazon or the harvest, but they sound like good opportunities to achieve a work/life balance.

I used to do road trips in a Westfalia with my German Sheppard many years ago. Dogs are amazing companions but they do restrict you in some ways.
 
Its not hard to meet up with people from here. We have our yearly gathering where you can make friends. You can also start a trip thread and ask where and when people are. Many of us welcome newbys and others into our camps.
Welcome.
 
Welcome Denise. I too am looking forward to meeting up with as many members as possible. It is unusual here in that they not only offer the plug part A into part B advice, there is also a genuine sense of caring, compassion and support here. Truly a unique place.
 
Top