If there is anything in this world that does not change; it is that time keeps
marching on! Sound like a country song? It
seems the days blend together and before I
realize it, another week has passed.
Cheryl
and I have been living a routine lifestyle for the past year. Of
course, it began with my recovery period from surgery; it seems we became used
to staying in one place. Our willingness to remain anchored grew as we decided
to help out our son and daughter-in-law by watching our grandson during the
week while they work. Naturally, we became attached to this special little guy
and enjoy having him around, but it has inhibited our travel plans somewhat. We
would gladly bring him along with us, but then his mom and dad would miss him
for days, if not weeks at a time!
The changes that we are
experiencing in our lives seem not to be uncommon. Every time I read my favorite RV blogs, there appear to be more
fellow RVers leaving the full-time RV lifestyle. There are a few who have
purchased traditional "sticks and bricks" houses and sold their RV
homes. Some have downsized their RVs and bought a house, with the
intention of not giving up traveling in the RV altogether.
We have been considering
how to manage our change in lifestyle. One option is to find a suitable house,
sell the motorhome and buy a nice "class-c" RV for traveling part-time. If we chose this avenue, the best of both
lifestyles would be possible.
When we first started our
full-time adventure, we intended to travel as much as possible; then purchase
some land near our family and "slow down." This plan now seems less
enticing, but still an option.
Our lack of direction has
left us planning for more traveling, and delaying the final decision. We will
probably keep procrastinating until my "old eyes" cannot see the road
well enough to travel any longer!
In conclusion, I leave
you with this advice; if you see this grey haired old guy driving a 40-foot
motorhome on the interstate, find an exit!
