One of my “issues” is that when I meet people, I am completely fascinated.
I can be obsessively curious and want to know every detail about their life, thoughts, plans, opinions, etc.
In my view, it is like reading a book. I always get some new twist, quirk, or perspective that knocks around what I think, feel, or imagine about something.
So, this “issue” means that I rarely talk about myself. That is why this blog is kind of a weird breakthrough for me. (And also why I have panic attacks about it.)
So, despite my progress, I am obsessively curious about who is reading this blog. I am dying to know who you are, where you are, what you do, etc.
I have a stats tracker and can see that people are here that don’t talk to me.
I don’t think you will, but wanted you to know I’m curious.
(I have found some of your blogs, though. ; )
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Isn’t that like and alcoholic asking the bartender for one drink because he/she hasn’t had one in awhile. LOL just kidding.
Its so true that you have really ventured out of your comfort zone. I think you will and should here from the “lurkers”.. I know they must enjoy your blog as much as us Commentors. ha
You are so broad minded, allowing and have a wonderful irreverent sense of humor – and blended with your brutal honesty… well, it makes for a great blog! I hope your hear from a few as I would feel a sense of loss if you stopped blogging.
Joey
Come on over one of these nights for some food, drinks, and a bonfire. I would love to share our life story and travels with you. Let me know if you are interested.
I, too, find it interesting to learn about those who read my blog. And, it will be fun to see who “comes out of the woodwork” here and adds to your comments.
I have had a moderately interesting life so far. If we ever meet, I could probably keep you enthralled for about 20 minutes. :0)
Dear Joey, Thanks for the nice comment. And, now that you mention it, I think I’ll head out for a drink.
Dear Angie, I would love to! Maybe next time I get down to Roman Holiday Motorhomes in New Braunfels I can drop by for a visit?
Dear Barb, Looks like they might not come out of the woodwork! I guess we get to just wonder. ; )
Dear Wade, I had a feeling about that, but I am also thinking you may have more than 20 minutes worth?
Thanks to all of you,
Jennifer
Hi Jennifer,
I found your blog on one of the RV ‘ezine’s’. I lived in an R.V. for three years, and it was WONDERFUL. I’d probably still be doing that, but met my second husband in an R.V. park. Between him, me, his Yorkie and my parrot, the 5th wheel was getting a little crowded. So now we have a mobile home but still travel in our motorhome. Will do a lot more when I’m retired in a few years. I’m old enough to be your mother or maybe your grandmother, but find your blog fascinating. GO FOR IT!
You are looking for BORING! We have no life, that’s why we read other people’s really EXCITING blogs about the mundane.
Except of course, yours.
I’ll think about it!
But you’ll be disapointed,,,,,,,
Maybe I’ll make up a whopper about something.
James
Oh I’m just a freewheeling slacker who would do anything to avoid being part of the rat race again. But you knew that already! Now, I just want to know, how did you find my blog?
It’s a date Jennifer! Let me know what date works for you. Any evening works for us!
Angie
Too much to put on a blog, trust me. One day we shall sit around the campfire with a nice bottle of vino and discuss life without borders or having to put your hand up to use the washroom every day.
Breaking the mold, is just what we do!
Hugs
Karyn
I’ve been a huge lurker ever since CB radio days….I find it hard to take the time to write down my thoughts and share them…..so, her’s a small start at least…..now, over the years, i’ve had at least 15 good sized motorhomes ranging in size from 22 feet to a 40 foot American Eagle which i owned for nine years…i downsized two years ago to a winnebago 25 ft navion and, am so far, happy that i did so…..2 kids now grown and a wife that can get by with only two or three lips-sticks…..i enjoy your blog so dont quit ’cause of lazy persons like me……i live in vancouver, canada which is on your way to alaska…..
Dear Mary Ann, Thank you so much for the note! Your three years (and description of it as WONDERFUL) seriously encourages me. I’d love to hear more about your adventures. Thank you so much for replying.
Dear James, We are all living in the mundane, aren’t we? Didn’t you read about me scraping the paint off my house? Ha ha…
Dear Rene, Who hasn’t heard of http://www.liveworkdream.com? I’ve come across it more than once, but think my first was when Angie (who comments on this blog) recommended it to me.
Dear Angie, Sounds good! I have to get down there for a diesel pusher test drive, so hopefully soon!
Dear Karyn, Maybe on my way up north and your way down south we can swap stories? I know we will meet up somewhere, someday.
Dear Fraser, 15 motorhomes? Wow. I wish you had a blog outlining those adventures. I am very curious about your move down to the Navion. Especially since I am thinking of going with a bigger class A. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! It really means a lot.
Thanks!
Jennifer
I discovered your blog a week or so ago, think it was a “hitchitch” link. I love your open and honest blogging style. Keep it up !
Dear Dave,
Thank you! I appreciate the comment and encouragement. ; ) Are you an RVer?
Jennifer
I have NO idea how I found your blog, I might have already commented on how I found you on some other article you wrote, I don’t really remember things.
Anywho, I’m 27 my husband is 29, we sold all our belongings, left all my credit card debt, repo’ed my car and hit the road in our 35ft RV. But I’ve had a lot of fun – waaaay more fun that I was having before I “left it all behind”. This is our 2nd season workamping/living in our RV and it’s really really hard. (transmissions going out, transfer cases failing, flat tires, no jobs available, etc etc) I have so many places I want to go – we’ve been throwing around the idea of living in Alaska, but we’re definitely going to have to buy something other than a popup trailer for that trip.
Your blog is really fun to read. You write well and you have loony relatives like mine.
I am a grandmother of six married to my soul mate for 41 years. (I know this sounds smarmy, but he really is a great guy)
We have just purchased a 2004 Allegro Bus and I spend my evenings daydreaming about our first trip in the spring. I cannot wait to go! But we work…and I am a public health nurse in the middle of a flu epidemic, so I work a lot right now…
Found your blog on an rv website and had to read every word before going to bed.
Keep up the good work.
Linda
Dear Jessica, Thanks for the comments! I love your blog and have it on my list of links to add to my own page. You make that pop up look so cozy in your video blogs, but I agree that might not be ideal for bear country Alaska.
Dear Linda, Thank you for saying hello and for telling me a little bit about yourself (and your RV plans)! I know, very well, the frustrated feeling of being anxious to hit the road. I am sure this flu epidemic is keeping you very busy, but hope to hear more about your planned adventure as it gets closer…
Jennifer
Hey Jennifer,
I don’t comment much because you already seem to attract lots of comments.
I also have to admit that I’m not very diligent about following up… I’ll *try* to remember to come back and check for followups, but it might be a while. :S
But, I feel we know you and you know us. We probably visit each other’s blogs about equally.
Dear Jonathan,
Pretty funny, I was just on your site when this comment came through!
Jennifer
I found your blog this evening and already know that I want to read more. New Braunfels was mentioned in these comments and that sparked my interest. My husband and I are retired and living full time in our motor home. We spent last winter in a campground on Canyon Lake. We’re in Austin for a couple of months now seeing family and doctors.
Dear Belva,
Thank you so much for saying hello. Angie, who comments on this blog, is staying in New Braunfels and I went down there to look at RVs. (I am in Austin.)
The blog has it ups and downs, and is a learning experience in more ways than one!
I’d love to hear more about your journeys as you go along.
Hope to hear from you again,
Jennifer
I have stumbled upon your blog through Gypsy Larry’s blog. I love the way you write, the way you share your soul, your ups and downs.
I am a solo woman who has started a blog as well. And I understand the hesitancy to continue to blog, to share such intimacy. Thank you.
You can find my blog at http://minnieminerva.blogspot.com/.
I will be reading your blogs as there is quite a bit of resonance there.
Hi, Jennifer. Although my husband and I are not new RV-ers, we are very new to blogging. (you can see our beginnings on our fledgling website) We own a Winnebego Journey (yes, we love it), and are planning in full timing in the (we hope) not so distant future. For now, we get away weekends, (like this one) to a local campground, and destress. I found your blog via “hitchitch” – a website that my avid-computer- researcher-of-a-husband regularly follows. You are a remarkable writer, easy to read with a little humor thrown in, as well as brutally honest at times. Good luck to you on your solo adventures… ~Marti
holy crap i almost peed myself laughing at this
this is great, I sometimes like that too. one of my best friends became friend with someone who gave her tons of info about her husband..LMAO>>>the net is a great way to learn all this S*#&T
I realize you made this entry over a year ago, but since I’m voyeuring (is that a word?) your blog, I figured I would answer your question about who “I” am reading you.
I’m a 45 year old male, living way upstate in New York. I’ve been a nurse for over 15 years and feel totally burned out. Hoping to one day just take off and drive around the country.
I have tentative plans to maybe do that in about 24 months, but I might just lose my mind, quit my job, by a cheap (very cheap van) and just do it and hope for the best.
I’m lurking here too, I can’t believe that there is someone else out there that thinks like me… about “too much stuff” and about just leaving. whats with that? about simplifying life? it’s a craving that won’t go away, thank you for your open and honest blog, it’s very healing to read.
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