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#1 hoyden

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Posted 10 November 2016 - 01:26 AM

It's official. I will be on the road come early December.

Holy cow.

No job, no 'home base', no real plans. 

 

As a friend reminded me, 

 

You can always make more money but you can't make more time.

 

"If you don't do it this year you'll be another year older when you do" 
~ Warren Miller

 

It's time to leave the caustic workplace, and the lonely rental. 

Me 'n the dogs are going on the road. 

 

Since it's winter, a Southern route is loosely planned. 

I have some places I'd like to visit, but nothing set in stone. 

Will trailer some family furniture to my cousin in New Orleans and somehow explore New Mexico before that - with the trailer. Hrmph. 

 

The loose plan is to meander my way to Richmond, Va ... with visits to friends along the way, and campering at state and national parks in southern Az, New Mexico, Texas (friends in Austin), Louisiana, along the Florida panhandle, consider going to the Keys but that'll probably be too expensive and no place to boondock so maybe just northern Fla, check out Savannah, Ga, and make my way up to Richmond. 

 

Something like that. Slowly. 

 

A good chunk of 'stuff' will be in storage here still.

I'm not ready to give it all up just yet and, as much as I hate paying to store stuff,

I don't plan to be on the road forever (and where would I keep my Tacoma rear seats?!).

 

I'm scared, excited, nervous, cold-footed, and already feeling a bit lighter. 


Edited by hoyden, 10 November 2016 - 02:37 AM.

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#2 Wandering Sagebrush

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Posted 10 November 2016 - 02:17 AM

Dawn, we are wishing the best and safe journeys for you. Keep us in the loop as you travel!
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#3 hoyden

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Posted 10 November 2016 - 02:19 AM

Thank you! I definitely will!

Hopefully can meet up with more WtW folks on these travels too! 


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Posted 10 November 2016 - 02:20 AM

Sounds like you are leaving with a good plan for reintegration if necessary. Most people who make these life changes either love it and soar, or find that they hate it, but learn something from the experience. It think you have a unique history that will allow you to travel in the adventurous manner that will inspire us all. But your motorcycles will still be waiting for you. I can't wait to hear of your adventures. 


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Posted 10 November 2016 - 02:36 AM

When I think too much about it, I get scared. Eep!

I just heated up a tortilla in my toaster oven. Got a glass of water from my kitchen faucet.

Brushed my teeth and cleaned the toothbrush in the bathroom sink.  

My cottage is dinky, by most U.S. standards: about 320 square feet. I like small spaces, but this still has plumbing...

and a doggie door to a yard. Conveniences. Creature comforts.

Netflix without worrying about using my cell phone data plan. 

 

But I'm going to variation, and exploration, and friends, and testing of my resolve and creative and troubleshooting abilities. And I love campering! 

And I so need a change. 

 

I'm hoping to sell my DR200 and get something even smaller. Perhaps a wee Trail 90.

The DR is great, but it's just too heavy and awkward for me to feel comfortable loading/unloading it on my own.

I don't plan to do any major riding - I don't like leaving the dogs alone for too long, and I don't want to risk getting hurt far away from the camper. A little Trail 90 will be fun for some exploring, for scouting, and for emergencies. 


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Posted 10 November 2016 - 02:49 AM

I have no doubt you will adapt quickly to camper life. It should be a grand trip, after two weeks it will be familiar after a month it will seem like you have been doing it for a much longer time. And you can always get a motel room once in a while for a change of pace!  Best of luck, have a great trip.


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Posted 10 November 2016 - 02:55 AM

One word, Jealous!

 

Good luck on this new adventure it is going to be incredible!

 

 

Now, about the DR...


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Posted 10 November 2016 - 02:59 AM

"I'm scared, excited, nervous, cold-footed, and already feeling a bit lighter."

 

Fear is what keeps us alive and makes us feel alive. I like fear because it tells me to pay attention. This is only a comment, not advice. You don't need any advice. You have developing skills and a lot of talent. You will do fine, no doubt. Get out and see the world, take it all in, follow your dreams and heart. Our best wishes for you.

 

But, of course, you have to take pictures and tell us all about it! :)


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Posted 10 November 2016 - 03:16 AM

One word, Jealous!

 

Good luck on this new adventure it is going to be incredible!

 

 

Now, about the DR...

 

Ya wanna buy the DR?  :D

I gotta put fresh gas in it and clean the carb. Damn pilot jet is clogged. 


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#10 hoyden

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Posted 10 November 2016 - 03:18 AM

"I'm scared, excited, nervous, cold-footed, and already feeling a bit lighter."

 

Fear is what keeps us alive and makes us feel alive. I like fear because it tells me to pay attention. This is only a comment, not advice. You don't need any advice. You have developing skills and a lot of talent. You will do fine, no doubt. Get out and see the world, take it all in, follow your dreams and heart. Our best wishes for you.

 

But, of course, you have to take pictures and tell us all about it! :)

 

Thanks, ski! "I like fear because it tells me to pay attention." So true!

and probably why I like riding motorcycles too - have to pay attention! 

 

Lotsa pics! My little Lumix point and shoot did fine on that last trip, so it'll be coming along! 


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