Semi-True Tales of Our Life on the Road

Congrats.....can't wait to see some photos of ...

2012-05-29T05:00:22.829-07:00

Congrats.....can't wait to see some photos of the house and property. We bought our property in Georgia like that...quick!

Sounds like a plan worth doing to me! I would love...

2012-05-28T12:57:06.225-07:00

Sounds like a plan worth doing to me! I would love to sell this big behemoth we live in and get something small somewhere where the State isn't dipping into your retirement :-)....

Not so much of a surprise, I think. You two did t...

2012-05-28T10:02:51.614-07:00

Not so much of a surprise, I think. You two did the full time thing as well as anyone I have ever known. So glad you found a place that is perfect for you and your family connections. Of course I had to google off and look at your surroundings via street view. For the four years I lived in Sonora, I drove north on 49 many times and always wished that my job had been in Placerville instead of Sonora. It is a beautiful area. Hot of course, but you already know that one. Your cheap living expenses might be offset a bit by the air conditioning bill. My mobile in the senior park where I lived was older, 1986, I think, and air conditioning cost me more than 500 during the summer months to keep the stat at 80 degrees. Looking forward to all your stories about the shift, and to seeing where you choose to travel when it is HOT in California! Big hugs to both of you and CONGRATULATIONS!

These opportunities and inspirations come when the...

2012-05-28T07:40:02.034-07:00

These opportunities and inspirations come when they do. Can't necessarily plan for them. Good for you for doing it carefully, by looking around. Our opportunity presented itself three years ago, just when Suzy needed a little more stability, and we grabbed it. No regrets at all. And now that Suzy is getting back into easier movement, we'll still have this place to come back to from the road. Hooray for people like you, like Al and Kelly, like Gypsy, and so many others, finding just the right inspiration mixed with opportunity!

Funny. I'm only 4 months into my Journey and a...

2012-05-28T07:10:19.860-07:00

Funny. I'm only 4 months into my Journey and am thinking about property in Vegas...never thought I'd consider it. Now that you're settling down somewhat, are you ready to adopt my awesome cat?

Sounds like a wonderful deal, Laurie and Odel! I d...

2012-05-28T07:01:15.701-07:00

Sounds like a wonderful deal, Laurie and Odel!
I didn't realize you hadn't been RVers before you got Scoopy!
Thought you had been doing it for a long time!
Now you can be "extended stay RVers" and have the best of both worlds!

Wow, what a surprise! But it's the right time ...

2012-05-28T07:00:07.047-07:00

Wow, what a surprise! But it's the right time for you, the right decision and so enjoy! Sounds like a great choice and we can't wait to see it!

I agree it sounds like it was meant to be. Whene...

2012-05-28T06:55:34.793-07:00

I agree it sounds like it was meant to be. Whenever things just fall into place and feel "right" you know you are following your heart. And since you like to spend time each year with that great family of yours this seems like the perfect thing. Love the term "anytimers". Can't wait to see your new base.

Great news! Congratulations on your new home base...

2012-05-28T05:48:53.680-07:00

Great news! Congratulations on your new home base.

I'm so happy you found a wonderful home base, ...

2012-05-28T05:11:44.689-07:00

I'm so happy you found a wonderful home base, and glad you didn't agonize over it for a long time. As glad as I am that I was able to full-time for a short while, I love the duality of my life now.

Congratulations! Chuck and I love our homebase in ...

2012-05-27T21:49:09.179-07:00

Congratulations! Chuck and I love our homebase in New Mexico. Most of the time we are only there 2 months or so out of the year, long enough to swap winter clothes for summer clothes etc! I love Rod and Loyce's term.... "anytimers", perfect defination! Just be happy and keep grinning!

Congrats and Thanks - Your RV blog story wondefull...

2012-05-27T18:31:59.254-07:00

Congrats and Thanks - Your RV blog story wondefully documents a piece of American culture and America. All the best as your story continues with its new addition.

Well now you have joined us as anytimers!! Any ti...

2012-05-27T17:35:52.604-07:00

Well now you have joined us as anytimers!! Any time you want, you can head on out and RV till your heart's content.... Then, just return home and stay there for a while...... Options, always lots of options.......

Holy Mackerel. We had no idea you two would even t...

2012-05-27T16:59:07.420-07:00

Holy Mackerel. We had no idea you two would even think of buying anything yet. But how exciting for you both. It sounds more like a dream than a house. Good luck!

How exciting, Laurie! We also bought in NorCal an...

2012-05-27T16:52:23.675-07:00

How exciting, Laurie! We also bought in NorCal and we close on our house in two wks. We intend to continue RV travel, but there is a pull toward nesting (and that kitchen garden). Glad we're both in the same neighborhood; we should be able to visit from time to time, yes? Best wishes on your new digs!

PS: We've been to Ikea!

Congratulations!! Nothing ventured...nothing gain...

2012-05-27T16:07:01.056-07:00

Congratulations!! Nothing ventured...nothing gained. Hope this works out for you two. If not, you just do something else. The ability to make changes really makes life much easier:o))

When it's right, it's right! Congrats you ...

2012-05-27T16:00:13.458-07:00

When it's right, it's right! Congrats you guys.

Congratulations! Don't you just love it when t...

2012-05-27T14:22:36.402-07:00

Congratulations! Don't you just love it when the planets align? It definitely sounds like this move was meant to be!

We're just beginning to think about finding our home base one day. We will read with great interest as you transition to life as "anytimers". Best of luck as you enjoy the best of both worlds!

Holy smokes--it is an epidemic!!! I absolutely lo...

2012-05-27T14:07:35.863-07:00

Holy smokes--it is an epidemic!!! I absolutely love it--someone besides Mike and I make quick, rapid, do it now kind of decisions. We hope you guys enjoy your home base and traveling which is what we intend to do although in a much smaller rig than a 40 foot motorhome!

I've been following full time RVers for severa...

2012-05-27T13:50:09.516-07:00

I've been following full time RVers for several years. It seems like many find having a place to call home base a good thing. We need to sell our house in order to be free of all the maintenance and hopefuly gain access to some of the equity. It is too big and to expensive to keep up to have it be a part time abode! I hope someday e will be able o spend a couple of years traveling and finding the next place to call home!

Sounds like you will have the best of both worlds!

Wow! You'll also have family nearby to keep a...

2012-05-27T11:44:15.747-07:00

Wow! You'll also have family nearby to keep an eye on the place while you're traveling. :)

Sounds wonderful! Although we are happy in our (n...

2012-05-27T11:42:25.456-07:00

Sounds wonderful! Although we are happy in our (now second) mobile home with the fantastic view, I very much long for the more carefree days of fulltiming. There are pro's and con's about both lifestyles - the grass is always greener syndrome seems to always have me in its clutches! ;->

Open field storage . . . we have this at our place, too, but found that a well-motivated pack rat can do a lot of damage in a very short time. Ask me for details if you find this to be a possible problem.

Virtual hugs,

Judie

I'm flabbergasted. I guess congrats are in or...

2012-05-27T11:39:25.270-07:00

I'm flabbergasted. I guess congrats are in order. I just hope this doesn't end up tying you down too much. I also hope we still run into you out here on the road sometimes. If not, we'll be sure to stop by when we come by to visit with Rosanna and Carol.

-- jc&bev

Congrats to you both! Sounds like the recipe was ...

2012-05-27T11:34:21.457-07:00

Congrats to you both! Sounds like the recipe was just right. Can't wait to see pictures of teh "Homestead" @;)

I take it that you are not selling your motohome.....

2012-05-27T11:29:10.475-07:00

I take it that you are not selling your motohome....so will you be part-timing it from now on???