The questions that follow are usually time-related. Everyone wants to know when it will happen.
The most popular comment -- by far -- is, "I've always wanted to do that." That statement surprises me. I'm amazed by how many people believe they would enjoy life on the road. I wonder if it's because we're overworked, overstressed, overwhelmed, and overdrawn.
And, finally, another popular question is, "What made you decide that you wanted to do that?" It's not a complicated answer and I always answer it quickly. For me, it really is something I always wanted to do. I've had relatives who were very active in the Airstream community. They traveled all over the country and loved it. Craig's parents lived the full-time RV life and he has wonderful memories of visiting them wherever they were (he was an adult by then). (Whew, I can't imagine what it would be like living in a 38' RV with children.)
I also have a terrible, incurable case of wanderlust. I acknowledged and accepted it years ago. In fact, where I live now is the longest I have ever lived anywhere. I've even beaten my hometown residence record. I was born in a city and when I was two years old, my parents bought a house in the 'burbs. We moved out-of-state shortly after I turned 18. So, I lived in my hometown for just about 16 years. In May of this year, I will have been a resident of a wonderful town in North Carolina for 17 years. Time flies and now it's time for me to do the same.
I invite you to join me on this journey as I get ready to drastically change not only my life, but my entire style of living. I hope you enjoy the ride.
