The temperatures have dropped and my motivation follows
Several weeks ago, fall appeared full force. Work kept me busy. No progress made on a camping adventure for this year.Also, if there is such a thing as camper's block (akin to the writer's variety), then I have it.
I discover that as all the blocks are removed, I have no excuse
Reading blogs, making lists, dreaming of the perfect trailer all kept me from making plans for when dreams become a reality. I discover that as soon as I simplify my plans that I realize that I spent so much time with pie in the sky dreams that I do not think about what to do when all the roadblocks are gone.I also started telling people about my plans. My mom was horrified that I would sleep in my van. I guess she equates that with not having means to live any other way. For a couple weeks, we played the transfer wars. She would transfer money to my account so I could take a weekend trip and stay in a hotel. I would transfer the money back because I can afford to pay for a hotel if I wanted. She couldn't understand WHY.
However, this is her issue, not mine.
After a while, the words crept into my brain, causing me to think that maybe there was something wrong with me. I remember reading on RV Sue's blog early in her adventures about how she was staying at an RV park and came across a woman who had an extension cord go into her vehicle. She had empathy for a woman who would need to do so and refused to gawk at the situation. Honestly, I didn't want random strangers to feel sorry for me.
What makes one type of vehicle okay to camp in but not another?
Public perception? That is lame. Car camping allows me to see if I can travel while working remotely for my current job. I am not out thousands of dollars for a cheap(er) used travel trailer that I can pull with my van. I am able to ease into the life style with very little financial commitment. How is traveling from campsite to campsite, setting up a tent and sleeping on the ground any different? Would people feel sorry for those that do that? Or is it that when you stay in an RV site in a car/truck/van that poverty is the first thought on those in more expensive set ups?Looking towards the future
With November almost half over, I plan to spend the next several months finishing up the build-out for my camper van. I can now purchase the last bit of items that I need doing research for the best prices and the best item for the job rather than just getting something because it fits 80% of the criteria.I will also use this time to plan out possible excursions and save up cash for entrance fees, camp fees, and gas. I still need to do a shake down trip or three. I have some ideas for what I would like to see and do. Once I get some firm plans in place, I will share here.
When spring arrives, I will be outfitted and have a plan to start my adventure.
