“We needed a place for the freaks, the weirdos, and the human beings.”
It is the last evening of the NuRVers Rally and co-founder and organizer Kevin is addressing the group. We’ve just finished up four days of potluck dinners (with organic and vegan options), educational seminars (veggie oil conversions for your RV), jewelry making, costume contests, and even an RV parade of homes. (I still have some living-room envy.)
From born again Christians to long time Pagans, it is a very eclectic and inclusive group.
On this last evening, I am particularly struck by Kevin’s closing comments, as I think he’s touched on a common chord shared within a collection of creative and unique individuals. It seems that everyone here has, at some time in their life, felt like a weirdo. And, unlike any other group I’ve ever participated in, it seems that everyone here is making extremely conscious choices about how they want to live well in the world.
So I don’t know exactly what has driven each person to strike out on their own, but this assemblage of pre-retirement RVers is something far more significant than simply a group of younger people who like to drive around.
I’m still thinking about it, and think my inability to fully sum up the complexity of (my experience of) the rally has delayed my posting about it.
If you want to read some great postings about the event, check out Sara’s at HappyJanssens.com
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If you are ever near Gonzales, Texas, stay at Hill Shade RV Park! (Run by the pretty blonde girl with dreads.)
If you want to connect with other younger RVers, join NuRVers.
And thanks to Jonathan and Dasy for taking care of the really important things.
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happy to read you had an intriguing experience, i imagine you will have many more in store
Looks like it was a fun rally. I followed it on Twitter. Glad you were able to attend and hope you were able to pick up some good information to guide you on your big adventure!
Thanks for the links to your new-found friends. I am always looking for new and interesting blogs to follow and these sure meet the requirements. Ah the joys of life on the road where you have the opportunity to meet people who think like you do. Cultivate it.
Hey you snuck out before we could say bye! It was so fantastic meeting you and your sissy this weekend. You’re even cooler in person and I know you’ll do GREAT out there on the road. Remember you can count on any of us for anything you need whenever you need it OK?
xoxo
I’ve been waiting to read your comments on the rally. I kept up by reading happyjanssens.com and envious of what you all are able to do. I won’t stay green for too long, though, as I know one day I’ll be out on the road with the rest of you. Glad you had a great time! YAY for the x-box hook up!!!!
Thanks for letting me be a little part of your blog world.
Did not get to talk to your sister last night (I ran away from home for the evening). She left at 5 am. I did NOT wake up at 5 am to see her off.
Send her my love. Or tell her to blog or something. Or tweet. Or bleet. Or frick-a-frack. Whatever the cool kids are calling it these days.
Thank you for sharing yourself with me.
Seriously.
If you end up getting a hi-def TV, just track us down and I’ll hook that up too.
It was great meeting you and your sister. Sorry we didn’t get to spend more time going over your little Mini, but glad we at least got a few issues addressed. Take care and shoot us a note whenever it looks like our paths may cross.
I was so happy that you came! You have an AWESOME new home, and you have that wide-eyed enthusiasm to have a great life on the road. As Rene said, remember that you have a full support group along the way!! We will be there to help in any way we can.
Thanks again for coming out!!
–kevin
Wow, Jennifer, great to read the comments from those who have met you in person! Of course, “we” already knew you were special. Looking forward to your blogging from the road. You start next week, right?
Jennifer, can you email me with your sister’s contact info, or pass mine along to her? I think she’s so cool (like you!), I’d love to keep in touch. thanks!
Way to go! Thanks for sharing with us. Can’t wait to read about your next adventures!
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