"Hi" wanted to introduce myself and my better half. Steve and I (Merri) are 42 yrs young and like many here are tired of the rat race. We've decided that we want to hit the road and really start living life but unfortunately this takes time. Our goal is to achieve this dream within 3 yrs and we see this as very doable.
We have decided to do this in a more unconventional way but one we will document through our blog for everyone to follow. It might not be for everyone but also may open the eyes of some that anythings possible.
I think we'll end up with a 5th wheel first since this will be the cheapest way for us to hit the road sooner. Most likely starting with a gently used unit to let someone else take the hit from depreciation. We've learned some life lessons the hard way, lol...don't need to repeat it again.
Anyway, I look forward to hanging out here, learning the ropes, meeting new friends and sharing our journey.
Merri
ourZbiz said
07:32 PM Aug 30, 2009
Hello??? Anyone hanging out on the forum???
NorCal Dan said
07:39 PM Aug 30, 2009
Yep, I'm here :) I did check out your blog earlier today but then got distracted by the football game on TV and didn't post a welcome message. So let me say Welcome to the forum and best of luck making your dream come true. Full-timing is a wonderful lifestyle.
ourZbiz said
09:40 PM Aug 30, 2009
Thanks Dan, much appreciated!
AnnDon said
07:50 AM Aug 31, 2009
Hi Merri & Steve, welcome to a great forum. Some of us our on the go and don't always get a chance to answer quickly. We are saying good-bye to the Rat-Race also. Ann
Linda said
07:51 AM Aug 31, 2009
Welcome Merri,
We hope our site will be a big help to you and Steve. Let us know how we can make your transition easier.
Good luck in finding your new home!
traveljunkie said
10:46 AM Aug 31, 2009
Welcome to the Forum!
3 years will fly by! We are not there yet either (fulltiming), but hope to be within the next several years. Getting the house to sell will help accelerate our plan! Good luck with your planning, looking forward to hearing about your process.
ourZbiz said
04:06 PM Aug 31, 2009
Thank you everyone!
I've been cruising the pages here and the information is fantastic. Thanks for all the hard work in putting this together for the rest of us folks.
Obviously the next couple years will be somewhat boring as I won't have much to report but as time ticks closer I'll be sure to share everything I can to help others. I do hope the next 2-3 years fly and I'm ready for take-off.
Merri
Terry and Jo said
10:31 AM Sep 1, 2009
Welcome to the forums. From what you have said, you have already found out how much knowledge can be found here.
Good luck in your planning and execution of a dream.
We have decided to do this in a more unconventional way but one we will document through our blog for everyone to follow. It might not be for everyone but also may open the eyes of some that anythings possible.
I think we'll end up with a 5th wheel first since this will be the cheapest way for us to hit the road sooner. Most likely starting with a gently used unit to let someone else take the hit from depreciation. We've learned some life lessons the hard way, lol...don't need to repeat it again.
Anyway, I look forward to hanging out here, learning the ropes, meeting new friends and sharing our journey.
Merri
Welcome Merri,
We hope our site will be a big help to you and Steve. Let us know how we can make your transition easier.
Good luck in finding your new home!
3 years will fly by! We are not there yet either (fulltiming), but hope to be within the next several years. Getting the house to sell will help accelerate our plan! Good luck with your planning, looking forward to hearing about your process.
Good luck in your planning and execution of a dream.
Terry