Well it’s been one month and what have we learned? We are newbies ourselves but we do have some newbie advice. Have a well thought out plan to transition into your new home. Take stock of your needs, not your wants. For example, Gary wanted a full set of pots and pans, but we didn’t… Continue reading RV Life – Month 1
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I am a early retiree, lover of hiking, biking, kayaking- anything outdoors, anything nature, all things healthy...bottom line, just an hippy living the dream. My other half is also a retiree, lover of fishing, music, gulf waters...learning to like all things healthy...bottom line, just a hippy living the dream. Even though we are different in many of our likes and passions, one thing we have in common: We like looking at freedom out of our Ruff Road windows everyday!
Lessons Learned After Two Months of RV Living
Can you teach older dogs new tricks? Why yes, you can! We are growing dendrites! Well here are just some of the adventurous learning lessons we’ve had so far. Laugh along with us. We are sharing so that you will be more knowledgeable and learn from our mistakes. Know where your fire extinguisher is. This… Continue reading Lessons Learned After Two Months of RV Living
Hurricane Prep- Our First Hurricane in Ruff Road
Our first hurricane threat in Ruff Road! We’ve lived in Florida all of our lives. Well, Gary came here as a baby. So we know hurricanes. Since we are in the middle of the state, we usually end up with a lot of rain and tropical force winds. Our biggest threat here are downed trees,… Continue reading Hurricane Prep- Our First Hurricane in Ruff Road
Yard Sale! Yard Sale Reflection…
Books and Clothes and Shoes, Oh My! Picture this: A family of five moves into a house that is already full from 34 years of wonderful living with children, grandchildren, and grandparents. They bring with them an entire UHaul truck full of their household belongings, including furniture. All unwanted items from two households are stacked… Continue reading Yard Sale! Yard Sale Reflection…
The MOVE! Downsizing and Moving in THREE WEEKS!
We knew it was coming, we didn’t know this fast! We had to downsize and move in THREE WEEKS! Here was the plan: My daughter, Michelle, and her family were moving back to Florida and planned to buy our house. We knew about when they were coming. My last day to work was June 30th. … Continue reading The MOVE! Downsizing and Moving in THREE WEEKS!
We Bought an RV – Now What?
When we ended up purchasing an RV sooner rather than later, how did we set it up? Our original plan, of course, was to move from our house to our RV. However, we fell in love with Ruff Road and ended up with a house and an RV. So now, we need to set up… Continue reading We Bought an RV – Now What?
Why We Chose a Class A Motorhome
How did we end up actually purchasing, moving in and living in a class A motorhome? Did you know it was last on our list of favorites? Well, if you are planning on plunging into this lifestyle and are shopping for an RV, here’s our story of what worked for us. We made the decision… Continue reading Why We Chose a Class A Motorhome
Hello all who wander…or want to! The beginning…
Have you ever wondered what’s around the bend, over the mountain, through the trees? We did so we set off on a retirement adventure in our RV, Ruff Road, and our three dogs. This has been a journey already and we want to share our journey with you, just in case you ever wandered… Continue reading Hello all who wander…or want to! The beginning…