More than 20 yrs ago my husband and I became full-timers. We had no money, no savings, no jobs but we wanted to travel the country. Our first destination was the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. We both found work we loved and stayed there for six months. As a result of my first job in the Valley I received a job offer in Corpus Christi so we moved to a campground with the "it" factor in that area. It's a good thing we had no neighbors so I wasn't deemed crazy when I left every morning wearing a suit, pantyhose and high heels. We loved the area, adopted two cats, but (and it was a big but) I hated working for a very rude and very unethical employer.
In an AHA! moment we found Workamper. That led to a series of jobs in several different states which we loved. The experience we gained led to a great park management position in Florida where stayed for over 5 yrs. My husband started his own business and we traveled 2 wks in Spring and two weeks in the Fall every year while business was good. Of course, we adopted cats whenever one of ours passed away and, of course, they traveled with us.
Now we're living in a "house with no wheels" and getting the travel itch again. RV-Dreamers is an inspiration. We may go again with no money, no savings and many years older (and almost no wiser) but Workamper is still there for usand our cats are willing.
GENECOP said
05:46 AM Nov 15, 2013
Sounds great, welcome to the Forum...
Lucky Mike said
07:47 AM Nov 15, 2013
Welcome to the forum!!!!!
I have been in those shoes!!........there now H a P p Y Dance shoes , I started out the same way with doing my exploring and what I called Reverse retirement when I was young then I stepped into the working world and almost everyday wanted back this lifestyle. Then one day the moment came and out I went back to the Thrill of the highway and not knowing where I was headed except this time a little smarter on the money end!!!!!
I made it back out here and dont regret a day of it (maybe a couple) If your heart is calling and your mind is ready the rest is just as it was out here then!!!
Hope to see you out here!!!
-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Friday 15th of November 2013 07:50:24 AM
manycats said
03:06 AM Nov 16, 2013
Thanks guys. When I found RV-Dreams I went back to the beginning and read every single page of Howard's journal. I've also read your posts in the Forum and enjoyed your sense of humor and good advice. During our travels my husband and I managed to make so many mistakes and to have so many mishaps we could write a book... However, we also had so many wonderful moments and have such great memories we wouldn't trade the experience for a million dollars.
I feel the so-called golden years aren't going to be so golden if we don't run from the rat race again, so, I'm racking my brains and exploring how two senior citizens can continue to make enough $$ to survive on the road. We have the skills but our bodies don't cooperate as much. It will take us some time and some planning (first I have to learn how to back up a trailer or fiver if my husband can't do it) but I'm determined. Some day you'll see a short, gray haired Puerto Rican and a tall cowboy, with several cats looking out the windows, parked in your neighborhood...
Loretta said
06:37 PM Nov 16, 2013
Welcome "manycats". This is a great forum and they have helped Bill and I and we are just passed our first year. One day hope to meet you down the road. We travel with 3 cats.
More than 20 yrs ago my husband and I became full-timers. We had no money, no savings, no jobs but we wanted to travel the country. Our first destination was the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. We both found work we loved and stayed there for six months. As a result of my first job in the Valley I received a job offer in Corpus Christi so we moved to a campground with the "it" factor in that area. It's a good thing we had no neighbors so I wasn't deemed crazy when I left every morning wearing a suit, pantyhose and high heels. We loved the area, adopted two cats, but (and it was a big but) I hated working for a very rude and very unethical employer.
In an AHA! moment we found Workamper. That led to a series of jobs in several different states which we loved. The experience we gained led to a great park management position in Florida where stayed for over 5 yrs. My husband started his own business and we traveled 2 wks in Spring and two weeks in the Fall every year while business was good. Of course, we adopted cats whenever one of ours passed away and, of course, they traveled with us.
Now we're living in a "house with no wheels" and getting the travel itch again. RV-Dreamers is an inspiration. We may go again with no money, no savings and many years older (and almost no wiser) but Workamper is still there for usand our cats are willing.
Welcome to the forum!!!!!
I have been in those shoes!!........there now H a P p Y Dance shoes , I started out the same way with doing my exploring and what I called Reverse retirement when I was young then I stepped into the working world and almost everyday wanted back this lifestyle. Then one day the moment came and out I went back to the Thrill of the highway and not knowing where I was headed except this time a little smarter on the money end!!!!!
I made it back out here and dont regret a day of it (maybe a couple) If your heart is calling and your mind is ready the rest is just as it was out here then!!!
Hope to see you out here!!!
-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Friday 15th of November 2013 07:50:24 AM
I feel the so-called golden years aren't going to be so golden if we don't run from the rat race again, so, I'm racking my brains and exploring how two senior citizens can continue to make enough $$ to survive on the road. We have the skills but our bodies don't cooperate as much. It will take us some time and some planning (first I have to learn how to back up a trailer or fiver if my husband can't do it) but I'm determined. Some day you'll see a short, gray haired Puerto Rican and a tall cowboy, with several cats looking out the windows, parked in your neighborhood...
Welcome "manycats". This is a great forum and they have helped Bill and I and we are just passed our first year. One day hope to meet you down the road. We travel with 3 cats.