Giving it all up?

For those friends and family members wishing to follow our travels, we have created this blog. Not real good at it just yet, but figure it will get easier as time goes on.

It all started for real five years ago, with a dream of traveling the country and always having "a new view in the rear window" : )

So you ask. "What makes one trade the security of a stick built home, years of accumulated "stuff" and the comfort of local neighbors, friends, family, and a predictable environment"?

The best answer...wanting something more out of life. Perhaps the thrill of the unknown?

Just like most people, we found ourselves getting caught up in the same everyday rituals. Repairing the house, raking the leaves, mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, paying the bills, commuting the same roads and accumulating more and more stuff to fill empty spaces. A safe, predictable routine for most.

Sheila and I have always been travelers and "campers" - for 27 years : ) This also comes with the burden of packing, loading and then unpacking and unloading what seemed like a months worth of supplies for a weekend or week if we were lucky. We all know how that goes.  A lot of work for a little "relaxation".

So we decided five years ago, to start getting rid of all the "stuff", simplifying our lives, and set a course for the insecurity of the unknown and ever-changing landscape.

With Shelby off to college, the "rubber met the road" last March after closing on the house, selling, donating and getting rid of all the accumulated things of the last 27 years. We honestly don't miss any of it. (minus of course the 1,500 pounds of necessities we now fit into our storage compartments).

We don't believe we gave anything up. Modern day technology allows for multiple ways to keep in touch with family and friends while working on the road to pay our way.

What we gained of course, was an ever-changing view in our rear window : )

Our intent with this blog is to keep everyone up to date on our travels and adventures with a little insight into the lifestyle of a "full-timer". You can ask us questions or give us your comments, we'll be happy to give you feedback. After all, we have a lot more time on our hands now.

Sean