It seemed that every time we've moved from one place to another the weather has been less than accommodating. When we moved out of our house after selling it, it was raining, making it more difficult in getting things done. Oct is not the warm rain that you would experience in the summer time. During this move we left the motorcycle in the garage at the house to keep it out of the weather. So when the time came to take it to the campground, I had to ride it in the rain. My wife was driving the truck behind me and boy the rain drops were hard against my hands.
It remined me of the time I bought a motorcycle in New Mexico and road it back to Indiana, hitting rain twice.
We did make it to South Bend, Indiana 8 hours later. It was raining when we arrived and pitch black. I tried to set up the camper but I could not see what I was doing. The site was not even level and I had a hard time trying to get the camper level. The ground was soft and the wheels were sinking into the ground. I was tired and it was late so we just went to bed. The next morning we needed to level the camper. We looked around and found another campsite that worked better for us. Someone was in the spot we wanted, so we stayed until they left and we moved over to the new spot. The campground was beautiful with the changing of the trees and their colors. I did get a quick education of how to set up the dish net system.
These experiences are eye-opening. The number of full timers living on the road was surprising. We have met people living in everything from travel trailers, 5th wheels, motor homes, tents and sail boats. People we've met travling the world have the same things in common, they just want to have the peace of mind to do it their way. When you feel that relaxed, you can just enjoy the time and space you are in. It does not get any better than that. Life is just as simple as enjoying each second. That is the only one second you will ever have and you will never get it back. The price you pay for the time you spend should be worth what you pay for it. If it is not, then maybe you should re-evaluate the cost of your life. If you can't afford it ,change it and enjoy what you are paying for.
There are times we would like to see our friends and family, but also know that the time we spend traveling is time well spent, making memories.
After the Thanksgiving holidays in South Bend, Indiana, we were off to Gulf Shores, Al.
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When I tell people (my client's, etc.) about you and Mom selling your home to live on the road they always say they wish they could do the same. Most people also mention how exciting it must be. There are always ups and downs but it must be a fun adventure, to say the least.
love,
Amy
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