What we love most about this blog, besides its disdain for smiley face emoticons, is how it pokes fun at the notion that fulltime RVing is like living a dream. And, speaking as a couple of tried and true fulltime RVers, sure it is.
Except for when it’s not!
Truth is. We are, first and foremost, living. There are those dream-like days that are filled with amazing adventures. There are days that are calm and quiet. There are days where it seems nothing goes right. And, there are days when everything goes our way.
That’s life, right?
We love this lifestyle. Right now, it fits perfectly with who we are and what we’re up to. And, we’re not “giddy teenager in love” with it. We’re more like “25 years of marriage in love” with it. And, while we love the lifestyle, we’re the first to say it’s not right for everybody. Heck, it’s not right for most people. We’ll even go out on a limb and say it’s not right for a lot of people who dream of doing it one day.
Seriously. Any way you look at it, selling a perfectly good house and most of your stuff, leaving your job, family and friends and packing yourself into a 300-square foot fiberglass box on wheels is a crazy idea!
But, that’s the thing about dreams. Once you have your heart set on one it’s hard to see things any other way. You’ll go out of your way to find information that supports your dream. And, there are folks out here in fulltiming land that will happily serve up a great big helping of dream candy on a stick. Some will ask you for money, because it turns out they need to make a living on the road and can’t find any other way to do it besides seducing folks into this dreamy lifestyle.
Everyone means well, probably. But, just as it’s easy to think your hometown, neighborhood, school or place of employment is the best thing ever and everyone else should be there, it’s easy to sing the praises of this amazing lifestyle and forget that’s it not for everybody.
With all this singing and dream candy, some myths have developed. The purpose of this “special report” is to spend the next few days taking a realistic look at these common misconceptions. Our intention is to inform and inspire folks who are dreaming about life as fulltimers to pause and take a good hard look.
The Myths
Fulltime RVing is...
... a cheap way to live.
... the ticket to an early retirement.
... the only way to go.
... a carefree way of life.
... your exit strategy.
We hope you’ll stick around this week as we analyze the fulltime RVing dream. It should be interesting to see what our new commenter I.M. Vayne will have to say!
(Meanwhile, I.M., we're wondering: Do we know you???)
Truth is. We are, first and foremost, living. There are those dream-like days that are filled with amazing adventures. There are days that are calm and quiet. There are days where it seems nothing goes right. And, there are days when everything goes our way.
That’s life, right?
We love this lifestyle. Right now, it fits perfectly with who we are and what we’re up to. And, we’re not “giddy teenager in love” with it. We’re more like “25 years of marriage in love” with it. And, while we love the lifestyle, we’re the first to say it’s not right for everybody. Heck, it’s not right for most people. We’ll even go out on a limb and say it’s not right for a lot of people who dream of doing it one day.
Seriously. Any way you look at it, selling a perfectly good house and most of your stuff, leaving your job, family and friends and packing yourself into a 300-square foot fiberglass box on wheels is a crazy idea!
But, that’s the thing about dreams. Once you have your heart set on one it’s hard to see things any other way. You’ll go out of your way to find information that supports your dream. And, there are folks out here in fulltiming land that will happily serve up a great big helping of dream candy on a stick. Some will ask you for money, because it turns out they need to make a living on the road and can’t find any other way to do it besides seducing folks into this dreamy lifestyle.
Everyone means well, probably. But, just as it’s easy to think your hometown, neighborhood, school or place of employment is the best thing ever and everyone else should be there, it’s easy to sing the praises of this amazing lifestyle and forget that’s it not for everybody.
With all this singing and dream candy, some myths have developed. The purpose of this “special report” is to spend the next few days taking a realistic look at these common misconceptions. Our intention is to inform and inspire folks who are dreaming about life as fulltimers to pause and take a good hard look.
The Myths
Fulltime RVing is...
... a cheap way to live.
... the ticket to an early retirement.
... the only way to go.
... a carefree way of life.
... your exit strategy.
We hope you’ll stick around this week as we analyze the fulltime RVing dream. It should be interesting to see what our new commenter I.M. Vayne will have to say!
(Meanwhile, I.M., we're wondering: Do we know you???)
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8 comments:
I too have read I.M.'s blog and couldn't help pointing out his new 5er was a bus!
I'm looking forward to your next few blogs, in part because I have found much of what you have written to be very realistic.
I marked my 1 year blogging anniversary yesterday, and I can say that I have worked the dream every day this year. I love this house and I love this place, but I don't want to see it fall apart around me.
I have used the dream to get a whole lot done, and will do a lot more in the next year. After that it is only smoke. We shall see.
You are bad...very very bad...but I love you and Sheldon...you make me smile...laugh out loud...and I know YOU know...that Tennessee IS the best place to be!!!
This will be quite interesting to follow what you're thinking. We're in the first year and have loved every minute. It's been a whole lot cheaper then expected, it's been fun, relaxing, and so far way above budget. BUT, we're still under warranty haven't moved very much and this next year will be on the road a lot more. I can't wait to read your posts.
can't wait to read the next entry..now I am going to check out your new 'follower'!!
What a great special report!
We also feel that many people get a vision of something they want to do and don’t look at the entire picture. Maybe we are not true "dreamers", we are realist.
We are looking forward to read more on this subject matter.
Well, it's about time you got around to this analysis, and I am confident no one could do it better than you will! Now I can't wait to check out I.M.'s blog.
I love the travel, but not the lifestyle - not nearly as much as I thought I would, probably because I'm too introverted.
We love this full time lifestyle, warts and all, but we agree it is not for everyone - although it sure is fun being one of the misunderstood crazies.
Looking forward to your chapter 2...
Love this post! Absolutely spot on. This lifestyle is not for everyone, just as living in a two-story house is not for everyone. And it is a shame that there are people who tout it as the end-all, be-all.
I also have an issue with folks who say you are only fulltime RVers if you . . . I say the only requisite for being a fulltime RVer is to live in your RV fulltime. Other than that, it's living however it best works for you.
Looking forward to your next few posts.
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