Youtube hearted comments of Glorious Life On Wheels (@gloriouslifeonwheels3621).

  1. Many many of you wonderful folks have asked in the comments how you could help Cat and send her a donation. This is unexpected and greatly appreciated. I know you have generous heaets, but please only do so if it will not cause a hardship for you! A postal money order or WalMart gift card would be easy for Cat to use, but anything is appreciated. You can send your gift to: Cathy Roberts 1759 Oceanside Blvd., Suite C Box 184 Oceanside, Ca. 92054
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  2. No Carla. This is a sign of respect. My parents are from the South and culturally in the South you show respect for your elders by addressing them as Mr. And Ms. My daughter is 20 and she always refers to older folks as Mr and Ms. It is called good home training!! I personally find it pretty outrageous for a 5 year old to call a 50 yr old by their first name. Guess it just depends on how your were raised
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  3. https://youtube.com/c/MoBangFoYoBucks Hello Glowbies. I bet you are as awed and impressed by this tiny "camper" as I am.. It was put together by Tim, the nicest guy you ever want to meet. Do go on over and check out his channel. He is going to be putting out some additional content and videos on this no build build and share some of his stealth camping tips.
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  4. Sounds like your wife left you leaving you bitter and angry. Even if that is the case it is no excuse for spewing hatred and false information. Kat's husband died after suffering terribly for 10 years from a painful debilitating illness which caused him to be on a colostomy bag and gain two hundred pounds. This woman took care of him and stuck by his side cleaning up after his accidents for that entire time. His illness and care is what burned thru their assets. Shortly after his death she was diagnosed with cancer and other serious health issues. But she has no wife to care for her. She was with thr same and only man from her late teens until his death decades later.
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  5. To the many people who have asked how they can help this victim, a GofundMe has been set up for her. Of you go to the GoFundMe site and look under Robert Davalos you will find it.You can contribute there to help this woman replace her back window which is still missing.
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  6. Hello Everyone. There seems to be a bit of confusion about this shed. Gail does not ive in this shed. She has a tiny house in front of the shed she lives in. There is a video on it that aired last week. In this video I am sharing Gail's outdoor space. When she showed me her DIY shed built out of simple fence board and plywood I thought what a brillant and economical pattern for building a slightly larger shed to actually live in and wanted to share that option.
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  7. So many of you have asked about the window vents. Kate could not remember the name of where she bought them. But, WalMart sells something very similar online from OMAC for Promasters. Also Eurocamper, and if you put in AMAZON and car window vents loads of similar products will come up.
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  8. Thr name of Diane's channel is Cultivatelife. Make sure to add the period at the end. Do go over and check out her channel, subscribe, and follow her travels.🙂
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  9. You don't believe me about what? That I was dirt poor as a child? Honestly I could give a flying flip whether you or anyone else believes me about the poverty me and my family faced when I was a child. All of my parents' kids learned our work ethic and frugal savings habits from a young age from our parents and have worked our tails off as adults to aquire what we now have. I for one am proud of all of us and how we turned out.
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  10. The "crappy give away" to the fact that you don't know what you are talking about and to doubt anything you say is the fact that those are Lindy's own nails, not acrylic.. She does her own nails with polish she got on sale from WalMart or was given. Do your homework before.making such uninformed comments. If you had simply checked out Lindy's channel she has addressed ignorant assumptions about her nails before.
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  11. God willing more churches remember what their mission is supposed to be.
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  12. I am actually not making major dollars, at least not what I consider major dollars. Your income on YouTube is based on your views not your subscriber count. In order to make money on views you have to make lots of videos for Adsense income and have sponsorships contracts. Some YouTubers post one or more videos EVERY day. I posted 5 videos this entire month! Also, in order to make serious money you really need sponsorship contracts. Although I have literally hundreds of companies approaching me every month I am very particular about what companies I want to be a spokesperson for. I have only accepted one free product and I only did that for the product to possibly give it to someone, not for pay. I have a special needs daughter who requires a great deal of my time and I have some serious health issues. Those are my priorities at oresent. Eventually, I could make a great deal of money on YouTube and other ventures if I chose to. At this time I choose to go at my own slow pace with my priorities as noted as well as building a small tiny village pocket community for low income seniors and orhers who can no longer afford rent
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  13. What a lovely and generous comment. You have made my day. Than you💝
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  14. I am helping in the way that I can best do so. As one person operating a YouTube channel by myself doing all the videography, interviews, editing, marketing while dealing with major health issues while raising a special needs daughter I have to recognize my limitations. I cannot and will not allow myself to be pressured into doing something beyond my capacity to do by people who have no knowledge of my situation.
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  15. I have no clue what you are talking about regarding poor sportsmanship🤔 Sportsmanship refers to fair treatment or conduct typically in a sports setting. The upcoming election is far from a sporting or entertaining event. It is possibly the determining act as to whether we will remain a democracy with laws amd rule governing us in an orderly.manner. As far as snipping about a Banana Republic, unstable governments are known to have uprisings and violence surrounding election and I hope and pray.we do not descend to that level where no one is safe.. That is not "snipping". It is expressing genuine concern. I said it, I meant it and I stand by it.
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  16. What an angel on earth you are and were for that lady. It is sickening thr way people.wjo have the means to do the right thing instead demonstrate such horrific greed to harm those less fortunate than themselves. To think this lady faithfully served that scumbag for 30 years. I hope he was exposed.
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  17. Gene is working on down sizing. We must rember that what we may consider help is not really help if it is not what someone wants you to do.
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  18. I don't put the ads on. YouTube does. But I will say that revenue from the ads helps me to pay gas and travel expense to do interviews and tours and also provides me with funds to help others. So I comsider this a small inconvenience in order to be able to provide free content of value to my viewers instead of viewers having to pay a streaming service for this.
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  19. I strongly urge you to appeal the denial.
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  20. You will never know but be assured you didn't get that feeling for nothing. Angels were speaking to you that day!! That is what I meant about not arguing with yourself because you don't see evidence to support your gut feeling. Just turn around and leave like you did!
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  21. May God bless the family members who helped you and your daughter.
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  22. Hello Glowbies, I want to clarify something that was said in this video. Becky did tell me that she has learned to live on $300 per month and I hopee to do an interview with her sharing how she does this. She does receive more than $300 per.month SS. I am not going to share the exact amount without her permission. She simply has learned how to budget in the desert on BLM land so she can live on just $300. Hipefully this clears up any misunderstanding some seem to have.
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  23. Age discrimination is a dirty little secret that I seldom hear talked about but is very real. Not only does it happen in hiring but also in letting people go just short of their reaching retirement.
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  24. I'm down with that😊
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  25. I am so sorry to hear about your situation. There should be no guilt in taking care of yourself first instead of adult children!
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  26. Sure is!!
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  27. It makes me sad just hearing this story. Stories.like this are happening all over the state and country.
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  28. You are a living legend of tiny homes!!! I would love to talk to you. Do come on my Live this Saturday at 3pm pst.😊
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  29. I met two young women who were paying $2200 to park their rv in Oceanside. I called to a rv park in Escondido to see what their lowest rent for an rv is. It is $1300!!
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  30. Absolutely. Just stay low and don't draw attention to yourself!!
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  31. Lisa announced that she has a YouTube channel it is: KeepinitWheel306 She will he posting a new video on Saturday 4/29. Go over and show her some love and subscribe. Lisa will also be on my.GLOW Live on 4/29 @.3pm.pst.
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  32. I am so sorry youbwent through those horrible experiences. You must have been beyond terrified. I hope you are healing emotionally.
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  33. There are actually two sides to this coin. There are folks, both young and old, who have chosen to live in vans, rvs, and even cars. They are wither seeking an adventure and/or way to travel mor3 cheaply or even saving money by not paying rent to accomplish a specific goal. Then there are others, often overlooked, who have no choice. Their vehicles are the last step between them and a life on the streets. Those individuals do not want to be nomads but have no other option. They intend feel desperate and are suffering from depression and a sense of despair and hopelessness. I try to show both sides.
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  34. Sad but true.
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  35. It really is scary times for so many seniors I ask myself what happened to respecting and honoring one's elders?
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  36. Wow. I'll take that although I have nowhere near the knowledge Bob has.🥰 Thank you.
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  37. Wow. You do what you have to for those you love.
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  38. Arrogance is assuming or pretending I know things I don't. If I don't know or understand something I am humble enough to aclnowledge it and ask and also listen to someone else's perspective. Too many people don't ask questions or have the willingness to hear other voewpoints and that is why this country is in the mess it is currently in!!
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  39. My.heart breaks for them as well. It is a national disgrace.
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  40. That is such a profound question that we really need to look into more deeply. You hit it on the head. The fact that someone poor has the audacity to enjoy life or have access to something decent that enhances their existence is an offense to some folks. To them it equates to the person in question not being punished adequately for their imagined shortcomings. I really would like to explore that more. Thank you!!
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  41. You have stated the disgrace of the systems in place so eloquently I cannot add anything other than to say I agree.
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  42. You too Robert. In the end I believe we will stand together and get thru this.
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  43. Well, all you see is not all there is to see. Sometimes, unfortunately, people do.not have the ability to understand anything beyond their realm of experience. I have always realized that just because I may be capable of doing something is not realistic or even fair to expect that the next person can do it and vice versa.
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  44. It sounds like you are loving your life and actually enjoy being alone in nature or other settings. So many people are so afraid of being alone that as a result they remain in toxic situations just so they aren't alond.
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  45. Thank goodness you were able to get.into your house in time. What a frightening experience. Definitely report it to police. If you are comfortable you might want to get some extra protection!!
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  46. It would be a lovely thing if she cohld get some kind of housing!
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  47. Y3s, therr is a delicate balance that needs to be maintained between respecting the wishes of the person in question and moving forward with the process.
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  48. Guess what!!! Sheryl is going to start a You Tube page. I hope to help her get it launched when I return to California. I will keep everyone posted ajd have her on a Live to announce her first video.
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  49. It is critical to check out the zoning for any property purchased!
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  50. Believe it or not there are many who are in denial and accuse me of fear mongering!
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  51. I never imagined as I was growing up saying the pledge if allegiance that we would be at this point either!
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  52. I understand. But sometimes I do like to share videos of other folks especially those who have non-typical builds such as no toilet or sink. On Saturday Pascal from Tiny Campers YT will be airing the video from the very basic no build we worked on Saturday(mostly him) for the 82 yr old lady sleeping in her minivan.
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  53. So when did you become a clairvoyant? She did own a home in the past. The death of a spouse leaving someone as a single parent unexpectedly takes a financial toll. As does suffering thru teo bouts of different cancers that wipe you out financially. Next time do your homework before becoming a judgmental troll!!
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  54. What a horrible experience. Thank the Lord you were ok, at least physically. It takes a lot longer to recover emotionally from such a trauma!
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  55. Let me just give you this word of encouragement. The life you have had in the past does not have to be the life you you are destined to have in the future. I started my YouTube channel with no technical know how at all at 67. I prayed and asked God to direct my path. I knew I wanted a successful channel and asked God to show me if it was his will and if so to take the reigns and direct me, and he has. One secret I can share is focusing on honoring Him and helping others as you can will change your life if you allow it. I pray that your latter years eclipse your former years and bring you a purpose droven life that will amaze and stun you.
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  56. Hello Glowbies, This Saturday 3/9 @3pm pst on GLOW LIVE we will be talking about what folks are doing and how they are dealing with rhe high costs of food. Join in and share your tips
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  57. Yep!!
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  58. No it is not. Videos like this are nit easy to make. But if it makes one person out therr, especially a vulnerable person more careful and prevents harm from coming to them it is worth it as well as thr criticism.
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  59. I agree there is a totally different outlook and perspective when doing van life out of necessity as opposed to by choice. But I don't think being miserable is a given. I have met many people doing van life due to financial reasons who have joy in their lives. The difference is they have connections and relationships that sustain them
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  60. Sounds like you can do well in any setting.
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  61. Thanks a good idea
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  62. The reason I ask questions in a video is I only have a few minutes to get all the questions answered that I know most of my viewers want answered. Unless I ask these questions they will typically not be answered. I cannot please everyone so I go with what the majority of my viewers want. Based on the overwhelming positive comments received consistently I am satisfying them. As far as why my channel is growing and will continue to grow and succeed, I prayed about this channel and sought God's will and approval before even starting this channel. Anything in which God is in the mix will be a success, and I keep Him in the mix. Hopefully if you believe in God you now known why my channel grows. If you don't know the Lord maybe you should consider and you too might be able to have a successful channel or any other endeavor you attempt.
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  63. You stay safe too. Sounds like you have it under control😊
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  64. That's fine. Your loss
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  65. No. I'm not. In California so many insurance companies are leaving the state that thousands are in a desperate state seeking replacement insurance. What is available is much more expensive and covers much less.
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  66. Hopefully I'll never be in that situation but if I am I will remember that. Thanks
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  67. I am going to have to have a Southern Cali.meetup!!
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  68. Thank you. It has taken awhile and some hard lessons to learn to listen to my intuition.
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  69. So true. He will direct your paths.
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  70. It is quite discouraging, I know. As Stanger as it sounds I really think seniors are going to have to band together and form little almost commune type communities where they share resources and look out for each other. No more one person to a residence.
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  71. I saw communities with this size tiny quarters in Portland to house homeless. They had outside showers.
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  72. You have to do what allows you to grt a good night sleep. If a campsite is that for you then by all means follow your feelings.
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  73. Everyone has a hand out these days!! Does anyone stop to think that customers have bills to pay too!!
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  74. I actually did pay Pascal $300 towards some of the supplies such as the power station, fridge, solar panel and more. That was way less than the total value due to Pascal's generosity. I also bought her a camp stove and butane, LED lights and storage bins from Costco, a $60 toilet, gave her money for gas and have her storage unit automatically charged to my credit card still on a monthly basis at over $100 per month. This in addition to the table I bought for her van that needs to be cut down and the rest of the items that are going to go into her van soon, including a new mattress to replace the one Pascal supplied, window covers, curtains and rods. Any other questions?
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  75. There are some really amazing women out there too. I hope you can encounter some of them.
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  76. I am so sorry to hear about what happened to you. Divorce is one of the leading indicators of poverty among women. I wonder if you could reach out to a a women's shelter that might have information on attorneys who will take your case and seek a court order for your husband to pay attorney fees as part of the divorce settlement. It is not uncommon for spouses in your situation to request and be granted such . It sounds like you also wohld likely receive spousal support.
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  77. If you ever have any questions I can answer just email me. I would love to perhaps one day meet and interview you.
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  78. Thank you so much. I can't change the world but maybe I can have an impact for the better in the lives of some I come in contact with.
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  79. There needs to be a change in how these individuals are monitored.and dealt with. Better yet don't let them out in society again!!
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  80. It can certainly be helpful to share income but not necessarily essential, and definitely not in this video. . In this video I really wanted to demonstrate ways a person can stretch their Social Security checks by sharing housing and working part-time past typical retirement age of 65. Also wanted to point out the availability of free entertainment These were the points I was making which Lizzie highlighted when she shared that her rent was less than half of what it would otherwise be. Paying less than half their current rent would be of great benefit to many seniors. I also wanted to demonstrate how having a shared housing situation presented more benefits than financial if it was a good match as Lizzie and her housemate also enjoy doing some activities together and are a source or emotional and social supoort for each other.
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  81. I did not say everyone was looking for affordable housing. But how do you know she had a lot of equity in her home? Maybe she needed to get out from under. I don't know and neither do you. That's my point. You know what they say about assuming.
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  82. What an angel you have been to your mother. I truly believe God will honor your loving care for your mother. I absolutely agree. There needs to be some serious changes to the way things are structured. I am curious as to what state you are in and if there is a program there that provides payment for you caring for your mother?
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  83. Sometimes you get what you didn't vote for!
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  84. Wow. $99 sounds too good to be true. But if it were true I'd grab it. Sounds like a shed like this could work for you in your backyard. I also love Tuff Sheds, but they are more expensive. Do keep me.posted on what.you do. I may want to come out and tour your little shed house😊
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  85. The sad thing is that those who love this country on both sides of the aisle fail to realize that we have more in common than not and we are not each other's enemy. I hope people come to this realization before it is too late!
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  86. That is terrible These criminals are disgusting.
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  87. That is a very legitimate concern.
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  88. I don't consider sharing an important part of someone's past a waste of time. Also, there is a subtle message, that appears to have been lost on you that part of her joy in life now is that she does not harbor any bitterness or anger about what happeened in her past with her ex even though it upended her life. This absence of anger and instead decision to choose joy following a divorce is something many need to learn how to do.
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  89. You are right. There is no reason for an unknown man to approach a woman. That is notnth4 time to try and be politically correct in your response!
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  90.  @markcurcio9928  The system as it is set up appears to benefit those in power.
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  91. Together seniors and disabled folk would be an extremely powerful voice and voting block!!
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  92. Good advice.
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  93. I have found that some were very sketchy and some were quite nice. Will reconsider staying at any of them after this.
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  94. There are some desperate people out there and we do need to be alert and aware of our surrounding when out on the road.
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  95. Thank you. It is this kind of information we need to be passing on!!
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  96. I was also really impressed by Tim's ingenuity. This build show just how easy and affordable it can be to set up a living space in a vehicle. Thank you so much Janice for sharing how this video was a help to you. That was my intent in making this video.🙂
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  97. ​ @6248cjl  Being close to medical centers is a critical issue as we get older.
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  98. I just encourage knowing the full story before making a decision to avoid lifestyle buyer l's remorese.
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  99. Well said!!
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  100. Sometimes all a oerson needs is a little helping hand and they can get launched from that.
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  101. No one should live in a car because they have no choice in the matter, especially seniors and children. Unfortunately, more and more are facing this.
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  102. Clearly.you don't in area where the average rent for a one bedroom is $2,500 and gas over $5 a gallon or you wouldn't make such an uninformed statement, I hope. FYI Teresa has worked since 2019 on several positions, but those businesses all closed down. Not so easy to find a job in your 80s!
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  103. He is still in the miracle.making business!
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  104. Perhaps if you become involved at the senior center or with some senior groups, possibly at church, you will meet a possible candidate to share your home with.
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  105. That would definitely work too.
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  106. Therr were so many shocking aspects to this horrendous crime. Perhaps one of the most surprising was that it was perpetrated in broad daylight apparently in front of witnesses!! A warning to all of us to be alert and vigilant. We cannot take our safety for granted anywhere any more.
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  107. I understand why that.would be a concern, especially for a woman. However, it is not nearly as scary.as it seems, especially with proper planning and coon sense. I will be doing a lot more off.grid.parking starting late next.month for a period of time and will definitely do a video and take folks along.
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  108. Exactly. Prior to them realizing I was taking pictures they were standing on the platform trying to act like they were going to take the Sprinter. As soon as they saw me videoing them they left. Not only that, the one with the mask coverIng his face suddenly took it off. He didn't need it anymore. Pretty telling!!
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  109. It is always good to have backup plans whatever they may be as long as they are well thought out.
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  110. Yes. That wretched Grant's Pass case out of Oregon. That originated at the local city level. It makes a difference who we vote for at the city council and mayor levels in our cites as evidenced by this case!!
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  111. ​ @deborahanderson5508 You never forget!!
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  112. Pascal has a mind that is perfectly suited to taking small spaces and using them to full advantage. It is truly our goodbfortune that he is wiwith us. share his amazing solutions and thoughts withbus.
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  113. Thank you for your comment. I will continue to be on the lookout for folks who have found wonderful ways to live full lives on a budget.
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  114. Well said!!!
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  115.  @vickifowler5719  I really thinknthis is the way of the future for seniors. It helps both parties.
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  116. That is something to consider. I don't know, however, if Teresa would be able to easily access the rooftop container.
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  117. First off...THANK YOU for your service!! Without truckers like you we would all be in the soup even more than we are. Something needs to be done to provide free parking for you all. Without you we would not.have most of the goods, food, and other products we need to survive. We should have an annual thank you truckers day.to acknowledge all you truckers do to hild.our economy up and make.our lives better!!
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  118. It is alarming to many seniors how much rent is going up. I do believe sharing housing is going to become a necessity for survival.
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  119. That are indeed and have the love of Christ in them!
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  120. Jesus is always the driver in my van!!
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  121. Well guess what. The city of San Diego is opening up a city sponsored tent city that is supposed to have 400 tents. What has this country come to when city officials brag about putting people to live in tents.
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  122.  @OldLadyInFL I have evrn had companies wanting to pay me to promote sectional sofas🤣🤣🤣
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  123. Excellent points.
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  124. 1984
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  125. I love, love, love salman patties!!
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  126. I have no idea what you are talking about. I have always allowed for differences of opinions as evidenced by many of the comments that remain.The only comments I remove or users I block are those that are from the porn girls who bombard every video the instant they air or comments that are unnecessarily mean or make political statements that are offensive. And, unlike many other channels I answer my own comments not a hired staff. So, I know what I am saying is accurate. I am sorry to see you go, but if you feel you must than you need to do so.
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  127. Hopefully it will turn out well. Prayers are appreciated.
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  128. Please tell me what information I shared in this video that was wrong and provide the receipts for such. I can share dozens of videos of people in North Carolina who had not received any help or seen FEMA days after Helene hit. I can provide loads of information including first hand accounts on the hellish nightmare Katrina was. Secretary Blinken is on camera sharing the amount of humanitarian aid being sent to Ukraine. There are records of the monies approvvd by Congress to provide aid to local governments to pay for lodging and services for illegal immigrants. I can provide thr names of entire hotels that were taken over and contracted to provide housing for illegal immigrants, I can provide the name and contact info of the head of the non-profit in Ashville who shared that FEMA stopped their supplies from being distributed to them. So please, tell me exactly what I stated that is false. I can provide proof for all my statements same as I always could when I was a journalist and investigator for Superior Courts. So if you are going to accuse me of something either provide your proof or refrain from spreading false information and accusations about me!!
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  129. So many people have never recovered from the financial crash of 2008. EAs I noted to another person, I believe co living/shared loving spaces are going to be a necessity for many in order to simply survive!
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  130. Thank you!
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  131. Will do!!
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  132. People.iften underestimate others and what their target will or won't put up with.
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  133. Your Grandma was clearly a very kind and smart lady.
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  134. I'm with you in that!!!
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  135. Sometimes people.mess.up their blessing!
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  136. Or just tell your very best friend🤣
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  137. That is lovely.that you and your daughter can support each other and.your sons help out as.well..
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  138. You may have to stand in line!!!🤣
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  139. I mistakenly gave the wrong name for Mary's channel. The correct name is Maximalist Minibus. Do go over and show her some love subscribing to her channel and watching her videos😊
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  140. A place to rest and take breaks at is sure a treasure!!
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  141. It is sad to know that this is a problem lem outside of the U.S. too.
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  142.  @gufredd9675  At 71 I'd rather spend my money developing a tiny house community for low income seniors. But everyone has their priorities. Fortunately, mine aren't about impressing others whose opinions don't mean a hill of beans to me🤣🤣🤣
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  143. You are right. All we can do is prepare the best we can and pray.
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  144. Seniors and others are going to have to reconsider the advantages of some of those options to make it in the future.
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  145. Yes. Even in a public place it is still a good idea to be where others can see you and near a street or parking lot light. So glad you were able to foil those lowlife creeps!!
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  146. I agree with everything you have noted. I feel like stocking up everytime I go to the grocery store because the prices will be higher the next time!! I am going to hunker down too and stay very close to home around the election. I am even going to vote by mail for the first time.
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  147. Yes. Excellent point!!
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  148. A lot of people who are in HUD who want to save are forced to hide their savings.
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  149. Young folks today do not have a clue how easy they have it in many ways. They are ceratinly not very resilient!!! However, it is a much more difficult financial landscape for them than it was for my generation. The one thing that is simply insane is the amount of student debt these kids take on for ridiculous majors that will never ever allow them to earn enough to pay it off. Simply crazy.
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  150. A lot of people simply don't understand how significant an extra $50 is on am already strained budget!
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  151. Most people who have a lot of things set up like this park near or with someone, like Becky does, and they keep an eye put for each other.
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  152. If you do I want to do a tour of it🤣
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  153. Can you believe they had the gall to take a Memorial Day holiday break smack dab in the middle of this debacle!! It is beyond shameful.
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  154. This is sadly becoming the norm. Things have deteriorated significantly in such a short time.
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  155. Living in another country can be much more affordable. But, I don't think most people want to make such a drast8c change even if their quality of life might be better.
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  156. True that!
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  157. This is not for everyone. It is wise to know that.
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  158. If our elected.officials would stop fighting each other we could adopt a sensible border policy. I for one wish we could habe a review of senators and congress folks every January. If they have not done their job and dealt with the necessary issues they get tossed out just like on a regular job!!
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  159. I do.my best to break things down to the best of.my ability so seniors and others can understand what is at stake on so many different levels this election. With rents going up so much and health care and medicine becoming so costly it is critical that senior vote for those who will.advocate.for us.
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  160. I was just speaking with an 80 something year old woman who was from the Philippines. She was telling me how it is almost unheard of in the Philippines to put elderly in care hones. You are right. It is a phenomenon among more wealthy countries to dump our elderly.
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  161. It sounds so simple but it is not. It can take years just for a waiting list for Section 8 housong to open up to take names. Then it can take 8 to 10 years before you get a voucher. Then the competition can be pretty stiff for units in decent areas. Several years ago I put a 60 yr old bouse house up for rent in a crime ridden area of Oakland. There were 60 applicants. This was before Covid when rent was not nearly as high as it is now. As far as food stamps, I know three senior ladies who are really struggling who were turned down for food stamp. One mad $11 to much, one $8 too much and one $5 more than was allowed per.month!! I also know someone who was turned down and her income was $625 per month!! I know this for a fact because when she told me she had been turned down I thought she misunderstood and took her to the office. Sure enough based on their calculations she did not qualify. As far as food pantries, if you are diabetic most are a no go around here as they have mostly starchy foods and little fruits or veggies.
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  162. That is so thoughtful of you!
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  163. I.just hope that any changes made will not cause those already suffering to sustain more.
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  164. They now allow tiny homes in backyards in San Diego. That is a step.in the right direction. The problem with getting tiny communities is complaining homeowners are afraid it will bring their property values down and as a result raise sand!
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  165. ​ @gingermcintosh6545  What a disappointment that must have been. You must check these things.out in advance.
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  166. ​ @onrycodger  Thank you🥰🥰🥰
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  167. My only.job right now is YouTube and related matters. I pretty much plan to keep it that way as I really.l9ve doing YouTube. My plan is to keep my house and actually at some point redo the 2nd floor into a rent generating apartment.
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  168. I have seen this trailer for advertised for about $12,000. If someone has good credit it could be financed for about $125 per.month, much less than rent.
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  169. She truly light up any space she is in!
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  170. If they are working and helping.
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  171. I am so sorrybto hear about your cancel battle and pray🙏🏾 for your victory over it. At times like this having someone by your side and present is so important. Thankfully it sounds like you have amazing children.
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  172.  @Lora-G  Sounds like you have a very positive and mentally healthy outlook on life and live consistent with it.👍
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  173. Thank you. I appreciate your kind words. I really do enjoy doing these interviews.. I meet such interesting people and hear their stories and learn so much. I also get to hear how other people are navigating these challenging times.
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  174. You are right James. We didn't address that. Guess I'll have to do another tour during the winter🤣 Actually I have asked Lulu when she has time to come on one of my Saturday Glow Lives and we can ask her then.
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  175. I suggest getting to know your neighbors. At least the ones who are decent folks and make some kind of agreement or arrangements to look out for each other. If you can get some extra supplies and even water and make sure and have extra meds on hand that you have to have. Keep your gas tank full. Most of all PRAY!
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  176. Unfortunately sometimes not until they harm someone more vulnerable
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  177. Well your dad certainly had an insider perspective on rest stops!!
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  178. Those are all excellent ideas. I hope to be meeting with Teresa later this week and will share these ideas with her.😊
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  179. Thank you so much Sheila!❤
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  180.  @Galen-864  I would laugh if it wasn't so true!
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  181. I'm 71 and right there with you!!
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  182. I also heard that it may be going up next year. Left a message at the Yuma BLM Station office but did not hear back prior to airing the video. When I hear back from them I will update this info if it will in fact change for next year.
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  183.  @diner51214..  Yes. We do. But many of the products are not made by American companies overseas. What we really need is American owned manufacturing here for ESSENTIAL items.
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  184. Yes it does!!
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  185. I live those containers. They are practically indestructible!
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  186. You are happy, you're not hurting anyone. Sounds good to me. But if a nice Godly man is something you desire I hope one finds you😊
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  187. I think it is really important to understand these things about yourself so one doesn't get either worn out from too much contact or at the other end too lonely from lack of contact
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  188. ❤❤💜💜❤❤
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  189. That is the craziest thing when telling the truth makes someone unAmer8can SMH. If we refuse to identify problems we can never solve them. So should we just let our kids run amuck because to correct them wohld make us bad parents. Ridiculous!
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  190. I actually think Don is by being an example.and also talking and sharing with others as he did with me, a total stranger. Also, he wrote a book. But again, that is what living life on your terms is, not living by others's expectations.
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  191. That is true. However, even there I believe it.could cause problems if the surgeon wants to keep on past where it is safe to keep.someone under anesthesia or unnecessarily deforms someone.striving for a standard that was unattainabke.
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  192. Yes she is. God puts people in a family and our lives for a reason for sure.
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  193. Aloha. Yrs. Somet8mes we have to weed out those folks or they will choke the life out of your spirit.
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  194. It is sad to see women of a certain age who have arrested development and never matured past this toxic behavior.
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  195. I have been researching Project 2025 and thr more I learn the more horrified I am!!
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  196. It is a much much cheaper option. You can rent a vehicle for a month for less than it would cost you to stay in a hotel for a week!!
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  197. Don't let it make you anxious. Start looking for options. I think one of the best options out there is to hone your bartering skills, including trading skills for products and other services.
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  198. I certainly hope your lot rent does not go up. Is there anyone that owns property in your area who you could pay to park on their land?
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  199. Me too. It breaks my heart.💔
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  200. Could be. Elon Musk reportedly stated that there will be hardship ahead when talking about the Commission on Government Efficiency and the possible cuts that will be made. I just worry who will be impacted most by this 'hardship".
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  201. I am also concerned about possible changes to SS and Medicare that may hurt seniors based on Elon Musk's starement as typically wealthy folks are not the ones facing hardships.
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  202. That sounds fabulous!! Just up my alley.😊One.of the pros.about Tuff Sheds for me is they build the unit on site.
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  203. There are people who are making it work for themselves. But it takes planning. You can't.just jump.into it with no forethought and expect a positvve outcome. Plan, prepare, and plan some more!
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  204. For some who are well financed it is a fabulous romantic adventure. But that is not most of the folks, especially seniors.
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  205. I am so sorry tonhear about that tragedy. These culprits, however, as it turns out are likely locals from Quartzsite. I will be giving an update.
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  206. True. Sometimes it is best to just ask, "Would you like suggestions?" and if they say "No" keep still.
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  207. True. But they can also be a blessing. I have had both.
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  208. Great advice!
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  209. Thank you. I.knew Inwould get some flack. But some things need to be said and there is a time when having courage really matters.
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  210. This is good advice. However, in many of these cases even the storage areas where supplies we located were washed away as were many homes.
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  211. It was stunning to me that a oerson could care for the most cherished things in someone's life and then be discarded when they were no longer needed.
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  212. What a lovely amd generous person you are Brent! Thank you so much. You have been a part in helping to make the life of a senior in need better😇
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  213. O truly believe it is in jeopardy. But not so much from running out of fund as much as politicians who want to greatly restrict it resulting in those relying on it being even worse off!! People don't do things without motivation or an end game plan. I just haven't figured out what it is!!
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  214. Good point. There have been situations in which someone slid out from a van and cut women's ankles.
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  215. Great tips!
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  216. There needs to he accountability and the only way to hablve such is for people to go to the polls and vote!! Unfortunately, often the folks most impacted do not vote and we all suffer as a result.
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  217. When cool heads and minds prevail solutions can be found. Rarely does anything turn out well in the midst of a panic mindset.
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  218. Yep. That's a better idea.
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  219. Sure does!
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  220. Hopefully we can get some folks in elected office who will start thinking outside the box!!
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  221. Thank you for your comment and advice.
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  222. So true. Whatever issues someone has living in a traditional.house they will carry with them into van life!
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  223. Wow. I'm impressed!!!
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  224. It is so critical to learn to recognize and listen to the Holy Spirit when It speaks to us!!
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  225. Thank you for tuning in and commenting.
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  226. Test the waters before you leap!!
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  227. You are incorrect. I know someone who along with her federal co-workers did miss paychecks. Althlugh they eventually did got paid. It caused them tremendously hardship and anxiety.the partybI knew oersonally fhad mortgage payments, car payments, credit card payments and other bills due in addition to trying to buy groceries and other living expenses. Perhaps it doesn't impact you or your kids if you don't get your pay checks for a month or more later, but for some folks it is a very serious matter. So please do not tell me I am getting worked up for nothing. The apparent difference between you and me is I can empathize with someone without having to walk in their shoes.
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  228. Simply ridiculous!! Maybe I should grt a tip for walking in the door??
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  229. I don't think it is too late if like minded people come together and vote as a block. But, I don't hink there is a lot of time to wait.
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  230. No it is not disingenuous. If you paid attention to the video I stated SOME folks do van life because they are trying ti fill a hole in their lives. If you actually watch my channel you would see how many people, especially seniors, I interview and help who are living in vehicles because they cannot afford to pay rent. Having met THOUSANDS of nomads I am well aware of this. Perhaps much more so than you are.
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  231. There does seem to often be an above average number of these women in those settings.
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  232. Your refusal likely infuriated her. That is usually their response when people don't buy into their negativity because it highlights what is missing in them
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  233. 🤣🤣🤣🤣I am laughing so hard I can't stand it!
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  234. 👍👍👍
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  235. You are not alone. As seniors we need to really pay attention to anyone who is talking about cutting social security payments, whether it be at the Presidential, Senate, or Congrrssional level.
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  236. Ooh. That's a great tip, and I have emergency blankets. Thanks🥰
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  237. Thank goodness..Someone.who actually is taking the time to read this document!!
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  238. Medical expenses can absolutely devastate a family's future.
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  239.  @alvenatgolden1781  Do look me up. I would love to meet with you and hear how things are going and what prompted your decision!!
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  240. Voting is an important right we all should exercise. Kudos to you for voting 👍 I bel8eve folks who don't vote give up their right to complain.
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  241. Bob and I just talked about that today when we met and are planning on doing something in the future to provide some information on that very topic. From what Bob amd I both have heard Apache county in Arizona appears to have fewer restrictions than most. However, I do know that even there if you are going to add electricity you must have a septic tank first.
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  242. I like that rule 🤣
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  243. There are certainly a lot of things to consider. If someone could buy anq inexpensive piece of property and put a tiny house on it that would. .be a good option. Even better if they could put an inexpensive shed on the property and then convert it over time.
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  244. ​ @helened6896 It saves so much money if you have the skills to do the construction work yourself!
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  245. Welcome to Glow. I hope this is a place where people will be encouraged to do the research for themselves to educate themselves on the issues that will impact their lives.
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  246. I spoke with both the victim again ajd the Chief of police and will be doing an update.
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  247. Thank you🥰 I have a lot to be grateful for
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  248. Shared housing really is an affordable option that should be considered by seniors.
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  249. Amen. Knowledge is powerful and can help us to keep.ourselves safe.
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  250. Yes.he is. You now have a whole family of believers, granted some nicer than others😊
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  251. They really do need communities like these all over the country!. I grew up in a small two bedroom house with one bathroom and 5 people. Inl don't know when or how bigger became better!
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  252. NEVER!!!
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  253. My kind of guy!!
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  254. I talk to my dog too🤣
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  255. There are a number of Facebook groups with women van lifers, etc. But you do have to be very careful to properly vet people! Your going slow on your remodeling may be a blessing in disguise if it keeps you safe on your dad's property tol after the election🤔
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  256. For women the single biggest cause of poverty is a divorce.
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  257. Good for you.
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  258. I agree. The system is wrongly designed such that if someone falls upon hard times and needs government assistance if they try to improve their situation they are penalized. It makes no sense other than the goal being to keep.people down.
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  259. It truly is. I wish some of the people making decisions that make it hard for seniors would.have to experience a solid month living in scarcity!!
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  260. Thank you for your comment. It really brought a smile to my face. 😊 You get it
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  261. I will try ti do that interview when I am back in Quartzsite.
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  262. I will reach out to her and ask. Thank you for caring💜
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  263. It really is crazy. I wish some of the folks impounding these vehicles and making these insane rules and ordinances would have to sleep.on the streets for a week with no support. Maybe they would be singing a different tune.
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  264. I will talk to her about putting a board across the front seat. I thinknsome people habe simply lost their humanity and no longer see peoplemtheybconsider below them as human. Evil indeed.
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  265. This kind of age discrimination has been going on too long. I really hope more people will speak up about it.
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  266. It really could be comfy.
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  267. Sadly I see the housing crisis getting worse as rents continues ue to soar.
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  268. If done right with good money management t it is even possible to put away a little nest egg that otherwise might not be possible
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  269. I think I would definitely prefer plywood
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  270. Isn't that thr truth. All.most people need is some encouragement and an opportunity.
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  271. What are you talking about? He is still a teenager. I just met him a few months ago. He is now living in a shared living situation that is sponsored by an organization for homeless YOUTHS. Just a big guy. He was a football player and wrestler before he had tonfrop.out if high school because if his living situation.
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  272. Those kind of stories basically don't exist anymore with fixed pensions being a thing of the past. Also it used to be that workers earning a very modest wage could buy a home in a working class neighborhood. No more. There really are no neighborhoods anymore where an average worker earning a very modest salary can buy a home.
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  273. It will be interesting to see if there is a satisfactory resolution to this matter.
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  274. Thank you so much Barbara. What a kind soul you are. Welcome to the G.l.o.w. family. Join us on our weekly Saturday lives at 3pm pst, 6pm est.
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  275. Whether I am in California or Timbuktu I look at things objectively and evaluate based on facts, not emotion. Fact... decisions that result in an increase in the costs of goods, especially food and fuel, will have a much greater impact on poor folks and seniors on limited fixed incomes. Fact: A 25% additional tariff on goods coming into this country will raise the price of those goods. Those individuals already struggling to cover their basic needs will be impacted the most. It really is pretty simple.
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  276. Good point. The other companies produc9ng go9ds in Amer8ca eill also raise their prices. Just look at thr airlines. Once one started charging for checking bagsand d aisle seats the others followed.
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  277. Thank you for leaving such a lovely comment❤
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  278. Thank you so much. We need it.
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  279. Thanks for watching!
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  280. Thank you so much. Your words of encouragement mean more to me than you know. I am glad you found me too🥰
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  281. It is not.only rent. Everything else has gone up so too!
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  282. So true. The antidote to this virus is to ignore them and live a life of joy. Boy does that rock their boats🤣🤣
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  283. I agree. They try to elevate themselves at the expense of others. So sad.
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  284. Interesting. Maybe the stress.brings on this condition. LOL
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  285. And cowardly too actually.
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  286. ​ @rogerbartlet5720  So true. They never habe the guts to say it to say it to smeone in person.
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  287. Millions will be gravely harmed if social security is cut. We need to pay attention and vote!!
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  288. That is pretty darned scary!!
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  289. Bad news for low.income folk. Also, I didn't include it in my video but a number of states also opted out of the summer Food program that would have provided food to families with kids during the summer. For many kids their main source of food is the school lunche and breakfast meals that are not available during the summer. The Feds were going to pay the program cost. The states only had to pay the administration costs. This is shameful!
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  290. Ha ha. Most people will think that. Just start out on weekends and see how you feel afterwards. Then venture out further and further to see how you enjoy it. Good Luck Daniel.
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  291. Yes Rose. I have met a number of people living in vans, rvs or cars with fixed incomes of 1k or less. In order to do this you have to either not travel a lot or stay for longer periods of time in one location before moving on in order to reduce gas costs. Also, very limited stays at campgrounds. Mostly boondocking to save. The America The Beautiful pass is great for $80 for a year or for life if you are a senior. I have stayed at National Forest campgrounds for $7 and at Corps.of engineers campgrounds with free showers and electric for $12. Many stay in Quartzsite for the winter from October to April on longterm BLM land for only$180 for 7 minths including trash disposal and water. The other thing is cooking instead of eating.out. It really helps not to have debt. Also, many get seasonal jobs to supplement income for the rest of the year. If you have any questions you can contact me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  292. Sadly nit everyone has someone who will allow that
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  293. We talk on the phone on a regular basis. Keep her in prayer!!
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  294. I hope so😊
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  295. Tuank you so much for allowing me to interview you and do the tour. You're crackijg me up. Everyone loved your "gerbil nest" and seemed to think your hair was OK too. LOL Feel free to respond to any comments if you like.
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  296. You are so smart to have done that!!
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  297. This is Lindy's choice. Even a son cannot tell.thrir grown mother what to do and how to save money for her future and hopefully have ine last adventure.
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  298. I wish they would teach kids these skills in school these days. There is something to be said about what we learned in home economics and shop!!!
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  299. That is indeed hitting a critical level for.many. I have decided that what I am going to do is removed the upstairs into an apartment and rent it out to cover taxes and insurance. If that isn't enough I will ad a shed to my backyard and convert it I to a rental. Multiple streams of income is the key!
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  300. DEFINITELY!!
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  301. If lessons are not learned history will be repeated on a national scale.
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  302. Thanks for pointing that out. In the description I did say the decorative items, fridge and water tank were add ons, but everyone doesn't read the description.
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  303. Sounds like you have an ideal setup!
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  304. Bling is not for everyone. But it is quite impressive how Terrsa so efficiently used that small space to create such hidden storage.
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  305. Wow. Truth never gets old!!
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  306. Prayer is the most powerful gift of all!
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  307. I am so happy for you. That sounds like such a wonderful situation for both of you. If you should ever be willing to be interviewed as part of this series I would love to meet with you. You can reach me Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  308. It sounds like you and your husband made some very wise decisions that are paying off for you now.
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  309. I uave not read the decision and as such am not prepared to address it specifically. However, anything that basically identifies people as criminals because they are poor is unAmerican and a national disgrace, especially when you consider that many of those so classified are veterns who risked their lives for this country.
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  310. So many are on the verge of being homeless.
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  311. Thank you for having a heart to help. I don't really know right now. I am still assessing the situation and will know better after I visit his camp take him to the high school diploma program and visit the Marine recruiter.
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  312. Dogs are the best!!+
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  313. Follow your gut. When you feel uncomfortable there is a reason!
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  314. I try not to live in fear, but in wisdom. It is true it is anyone's guess as to what will take place but my concern is where there is so much smoke there probably is some fire. As being prepared can't hurt but not being prepared if the need arises could be disastrous I choose to error on the side of caution. I try to follow the Bible when I can as my guide and in this case I'd rather be like the five virgins who had oil in their lamps.
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  315. Don't delay! Better to have a plan and not need it than to jeed it and not have it.
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  316. Sending love right back to you. It certainly can be a struggle. But hang in there ❤ BTW I wohld love to do a collab sometime with you all time permitting if we can figure out something.
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  317. Thank you for your insightful comment. I would love to interview you sometime. If you are interested you can reach me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  318. You are entitled to your opinion and I am entitled to disagree. First of all Pam is.very grateful and has expressed that. Second, she is not getting a freebie. She pays rent. If our government can send money to Ukraine, give vouchers for hotels, food amd financial assistance to illegal aliens they can certainly help low income seniors. If our government can spend our tax dollars giving thousands of dollars in financial assistance to help illegal aliens with a down payment on a home as first time home buyers, when they are breaking the law by being here, they can help low income seniors. If our government can foolishly increase the national debt such that the interest to service that debt is over 800 billion dollars they can help low income seniors. I for one do not have a problem with helping someone like Pam who gives hours of her time helping others less fortunate than herself on a daily basis at the senior center as well as giving seniors rides at no cost to them and numerous other kinds of assistance. Third, when the government gives COLA on SS wages then turns around and immediately increases deductions for medical insurance premiums, increases rent on government housing due to the SS increase and reduces the amount they pay towards co-pays I don't know what you call it but I call it taking back money, or reducing the net kept. Same thing.
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  319. Sounds like happy trails are ahead for you😊
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  320. This is an increasing reality for so many seniors. It is both tragic and frightening.
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  321. I was so excited too when Pascal told me he had finished the build. But I honestly did not think it wohld be anywhere as truly functional as it is. It thrills me that it opens up so many possibilities for folks who have to move into a vehicle but don't have the money for a build or nwd even or the tools for such.
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  322. We need to shout it from the rooftops til someone listens. But we also need to take proactive steps to help ourselves and each other. If this is pressing on your heart perhaps it is the path for you to pursue on your channel.
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  323. I have heard about many instances like that. It is criminal in my opinion and morally bankrupt. There should be legislation that if the rents are raised higher than someone can afford to pay and they have no means to move their mobile home the park has to compensate them for the value of it. Especially if they rent it out or sell it!!
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  324. So true. If we don't start getting together helping each other the ship is going down.
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  325. You are giving your granddaughters a valuable lesson which I think will contribute to them being caring and aware adults.
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  326. YES, YES, YES!!!
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  327. You don't get it. In San Diego and many if not most cities in San Diego County and much of California and other states even in an effort to force homeless people living in vehicles out there is almost nowhere for anyone to park on the street overnight. There are signs all over prohibiting folks from parking between the hours of 10p to 6am or 2am to 6am, etc. the hours people would be sleeping typically. Or signs prohibiting any vehicle iver a certain height ir length from parking. Before you say "just move" that is not as easy as it may seem. If this is the only place where you have any friends who try to look out for you, as even within the homeless community their are bonds made, if this is where you know how to get a hot shower, a hot meal, where your social worker is, where your doctors are, where you are on a list for housing, where you know how to get the limited services available to homeless, you can't just up and relocate even if you had the funds which most don't. As someone who travels extensively in my van acriss the country the people who actually spoil it for others are those like I was told about from a WalMart manager who fight in the parking lot or like those at the harbor who take out their lawn chairs, BBQ equipment and set up camp in thr parking lot, not people like Kaymi ir thr man you see in thr background if my video picking up trash that he did not leave on the beach.
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  328. Wise move on your part. The times we live in call for preparations more than any time I can recall.in my lifetime.
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  329. None have for a very long time!
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  330. Lee doesn't.live in the van.fulltime.I stated that at the beginning of the video. They travel extensively in their van and camp. But as she said they use campgrounds. I know many folks who live fulltime in their vans with no toilet, including the one Pascal.just helped work on for an 82 yt old. She had no toilet and has lived in her van for years.
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  331. I was concerned about buying a Sprinter too as a solo woman traveling, that it might get attention for the opposite reasons. A lot to consider beyond the simple mechanics of a vehicle.
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  332. Chris is really what we used to call a down home kind of lady. What you see is what you get!
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  333. Yes indeed🙏🏾
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  334. Despicable.
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  335. Definitely don't let your guard down!!
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  336. Funny you should say that. I just talked to AJ about starting a YouTube channel Thursday. He says he is interested. So, I plan to start working with him to get one started sometime in September after he is settled back in school.
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  337. You have spoken such truth. It is really amazing how many folks have never really taken the time to get to know themselves. Always busy and distracted as you noted.
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  338. The outpouring of love and support shows there are so many kind folks still out there. In fact I think thry far out number the other sort. We are unfortunately bombarded with news about the bad folks.
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  339. You absolutely can do both and enjoy life to the fullest.
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  340. BTW my name is Carol. I asked Don, as I do almost all I interview, about things he might not want to discuss. The areas I covered he was comfortable discussing as should have been evident.
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  341. That is true. What is also true is that the DA's decision is heavily influenced by the police report. It will be interesting to see what the report contains.
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  342. Wish it were that way here!!!
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  343. I agree. Restaurants and ithrr businesses jeed to pay a kivrable wage and quit expecting customers to pick up the slack for them.
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  344. I believe people, especially seniors, are eventually going to realize that this is a necessity!
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  345. Yes I am very fortunate. I have two wonderful brothers and many great friends.
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  346. That us coming up in another video. Either tomorrow or Friday.
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  347. Did I forget to.mention OCD.often goes hand in hand with perfectionism. It drives me crazy to go into a room with a picture hanging on thr wall at a slight slant.
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  348. I generally consider myself a conservative liberal or a liberal conservative. Actually I intensely dislike terms. I just believe in decent rational and sensible laws. At this point there is very little that is sensible about what is happening at the border!
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  349. I am just hoping that whatever happens folks of all persuasions will come together as one voice and speak up of in fact there are hardships because of tariffs.
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  350. Thank you for your service😊
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  351. No thank you. I don't have the temperament to deal with the foolishness you have to contend with dealing with government bureaucracies I'd end up in jail.🤣
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  352. I know that Daryl has the America The Beautiful pass. With that she camps on National Forest property and their campgrounds, Corp of Engineer sites, and other locations under that pass. You can go online and search for those campgrounds for any location where you will be. Campendium is one site, freecampsites.net is another, and just putting in free camping, dispersed camping or National Park campgrounds, etc. I camped at Shasta Trinity National Forest campground for $7.50.per night with the pass ajd at at Corps of Engineer Campground in Waco Texas with hookups, free showers, and more on a lake for $12. Hope this helps.
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  353. Sounds like you found the right partner. If you habe 2 true ride or die friends you are blessed!
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  354. I asked at the beginning of this video for viewers to refrain from campaigning for any candidate and only address issues. Any comments campaigning for a candidate will be removed.
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  355. Absolutely we need to vote for those who protect those programs that help seniors. Hold thrm accountable for keeping their word and their campaign promises.
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  356. My brother says that all the time🤣
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  357. I keep wondering what is happening to us🤔
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  358. I have also noticed a hesitancy among many I speak with to take on a roommate even as they face losing their housing. 🤔
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  359. Lindy is very practical.
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  360. Thank you. I hope ine day Kate does chronicle her journey.
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  361. I agree.😊
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  362. No. I do not live fulltime in a van although I have traveled.and boondocked well over100k miles in a van over the past 5 years. The home I was at is actually my daughter's. But I do also have a home I greatly enjoy when I am not on the road. I have done my best to prepare for retirement which includes having more than one stream of income so I am not depending on SS for the bulk of my retirement income. It is possible but as you probably know it does take advance planning. Thr main think is if I use a credit card I pay it off in full at the end of the month as carrying credit card debt is a serious problem in retirement.
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  363. ​ @TLA123y6f  What me...be snarky🤣🤣🤣
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  364. It is my daughter and her husband's home. The best part is that it is filled with love🥰
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  365. Join the club. I think so many of us are looking for an extended tribe that we can belong to ajd trust for protection and community.
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  366. Thank you Brenda. I am so lucky to meet the nicest people!
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  367. I pray you have had a full recovery. Medical bills can absolutely pull the rug from under you!
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  368. What you described is downright scary to me but how many folks operate. Often the woman, but sometimes the man too, in the couple has no clue about the finances. Should something happen to their spouse they are totally lost and often don't even know how to access funds to pay ongoing bills.
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  369. Making savings a habit is great advice.
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  370. True that!
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  371. There are indeed a lot of people who are easily triggered.
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  372. I had a major hose break. Had to be towed 200 miles bak to my mechanic!
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  373. When I walked into Teresa's beautiful tiny house I was simply stunned by the beautiful decor and had to share it. She is a very talented and classy lady.
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  374. That makes absolutely no sense. So she is at fault for being injured in the service, falling and breaking her arm, for the government losing her records amd denying a service related medical injury and her apartment building being sold. SMH
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  375. The overreach is a big concern, gradually eroding our freedoms.
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  376. That is primarily what they use it for. However, I do know some folks who live fulltime in thr Promaster City and a larger individual who lives in the little Nissan cargo van. I imagine thought that they spend a lot of time outside the van.
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  377. I haven't seen one like it either, but Tanya said she got it on Amazon. If she can find it she will send a link.
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  378. There are many parents who have made mistakes but there are also families where all the kids are responsible working adults except one.
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  379. I thought it was cute bantering as you cohld see they clearly adore each other. But different strokes for different folks as they say.
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  380. I spoke with the Chief of Police for Quartzsite and eill be doing a followup.
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  381. Most men who would set out to harm a woman are cowards.
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  382. People.need to be made aware so.they can take appropriate precautions!
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  383. Well, ot was this channel.but I started.ou5nas a co9king channel for nomads coming on a butane stove and branched out.
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  384. Well if that happens I am sure she will be happy for her friend and figure something else out. Good move on your part starting out now planning and thinking ahead for your retirement.
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  385. Meet Vanna Mae on my GLOW LIVE TODAY Saturday 2/25 3pm pst, 6pm est. You can ask her questions and learn about her solo vanife tips and how to get her fantastic artwork.
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  386. I believe she knows better than you or I if she is in better health now than she was before.as neither one of us know what it previously was. Only she knows that. So, I don't presume ro know and neither should you..Furthermore, mental health is also part of one's health as you should know as a former health care professional..Based on her comments her mental health has improved dramatically.
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  387. Thank you Anthony. Lifestyle videos are fun and entertaining. But, I always yearned to also do something of more substance. As the wheels in many ways seemed to be coming off in many areas of society and impacted seniors and those already suffering more and more it was hard to refrain from speaking up.
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  388. I didn't know that. Seems like so many retailers are hitting the dust from 99 cent store to Big Lots and more!!
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  389. That is my kind of SHero!!
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  390. That is a sad commentary on our gradual decline as a nation.
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  391. I love Gtandma Karma..Also Lead Farmer 73 has some grrat ideas.
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  392. I never thought if that. Great point!! Of course always keep your keys in the same place too!
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  393. It is very sad. It used to be that each generation did better than the preceeding one. Not any more!
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  394. I hope anyone who does that is banned permanently from these locations!!
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  395. I think.most people are decent. It is the ones who aren't that concern me.
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  396. I too suggest getting gas and using the bathroom before getting to your overnight spot.
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  397. When you live in a small town without public transportation it is imperative to have a vehicle. Youbwoyld easily spend hundreds of dollars in Uber fees getting to and from the grocery store, doctor's appointments, etc. In addition she helps other seniors who don't have vehicles.
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  398.  @yolie32228  That is so wise of you to develop an additional income stream by adding on a unit to your future home.
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  399. You sound like a oerson who has an outlook on life that has served you well amd would benefit others to adopt.
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  400. Thank you. May God bless you and yours as well. You are right about thr number of homeless. Shockingly, seniors represent an ever increasing part.of the homeless population.
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  401. You are absolutely correct when you call them vultures. Who doesn't even allow a man to die in peace!!!
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  402. Well let me tell you how it can save you money. First of all you don't only have rent you also have gas and electric, water and trash. By the time you add those up it is well over $500. That is if you can even get in a low income unit and if your income is 1200. If you stay the winter on BLM land in Quartzsite Aruzona you get water and trash as well as a campsite for $180 for 7 months That is around $25 a month for rent. Then you stay up on BLM land in Flagstaff during the summer for free. Or you work as a camp host amd get a free campsite and a small salary.
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  403. You are right. The political culture is alarming. It is coming to the point that it is every man or woman for themselves. I really think shared housing in small self sustaining communities is the answer if any of us are to get thru what the future may hold.
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  404. I am so sorry to hear that. Come on over and join our GLOW family on GLOW LIVE every Saturday at 3pm pst, 5pm cst,6pm est.
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  405. You are far from alone. So.many are in the boat you are in. Thank the Lord.you at least can work.Habe you applied for any assistance like food stamps?
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  406. Fear is in the mix too. Smart therapist.
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  407. Many that I talk to head to Flagstaff to BLM land there or to Colorado. I recently got info from a viewer on New Mexico state parks, especially at cooler higher elevations. I will check that out and if it is a good option I will share it .
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  408. Good for you!!! The only one who should choose for you is YOU.
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  409. I have a friend who screwed in some kind of thing that has a loop on the end. He put one on each door. Then, there is a chain run between the two loops. I wish I had a picture of it. If I can get one I will air a video on it.
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  410. Things really have changed and we must change with the times in order to stay safe.
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  411. I am so happy to hear that this video was helpful. Stealth camping can be a very fun activity even alone. But as a woman extra safety precautions are essential.
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  412. You raise a good point. I am part time and have a home base. Having a home base provides a huge sense of security. I strongly urge anyone doing van life full time to try to establish places with either friends or family that can be a shelter in the storm so to speak if needed whether for a mental health break or in case of circumstances such as when Covid closed down so many camping options. Being on the road you will meet great friends also that could be willing to provide this too.
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  413. I thimkna change is called for.in the entire countrybthat would prohibit impounding vehicles which serves as a person's residence, especially if children or a senior lives in the vehicle ifnthebonlynoffense is parking tickets or expired registration.
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  414. I have Live shows every Saturday at 3pm pst, 6p est. I would love for you to come on and share with my viewers exactly what is going. on out there for you truckers. Just tune in Amy Saturdaybor hit me up at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com and we can plan something specific. God Bless.
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  415. Grrat idea. I forgot that I meant to add take pictures of property amd if possible receipts when purchasing.
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  416. I think that often it is very confusing on purp8se!!
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  417. Even better!!
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  418. True that!!
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  419. Actually I know a lot of fulltime folks who don't have any of those things. For me, I have to have a toilet. I could donwith a make shift sink, but can ot stand coolers longterm. Did that when I first got my van before it was built.out. It was miserable. My food was always a wet mess!!
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  420. That is true.
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  421. I wish I could say you are wrong, but I fear we are heading in that direction. How far is hard to tell right now.
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  422. Some folks have extended family like grandkids and older parents who they want to be around and check on. There are many reasons. It is not as easy to just pack up and move as some people think it is.
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  423. Your mom was so right!!
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  424. I guess that could be true. But wouldn't life be more fun and fulfilling with true ride or die friends?
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  425. There are still some counties where they don't have a lot of restrictions in Texas. But slowly they are becoming a thing if the past. Even in the White mountain area of Arizona in Apache County, whichbis nit too strict, they won't legally allow you to reside in a structure without septic installed.
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  426. I'll have to check them out. Having the bathroom and wiring already in would be a huge bonus!
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  427. That is such a good observation
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  428. Wow. I had to read that twice.👍
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  429. He did indeed!
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  430. 🤣🤣🤣Don't compromise with your safety.
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  431. Yes, I was told it is impossible to find a spot after 11pm. But then that is understandable with so many working poor who can't afford rent and so many cities outlawing sleeping in vehicles and prohibiting parking rvs and such on public streets from 10pm to 4am, hours during which folks usually sleep.
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  432. There are definitely hard parts of van life. I think if you stay from the end of October to March in Quartzsite and have a group you are camping with it would be enjoyable. Then if you did some visiting with friends in different locations and possibly did a lengthy carava. Or, if you are in a city surrounded by friends and family it could be a.real way to save money and enjoy life. For me the best is having a home base and going on long trips to places I want to see and to visit friends. I think that is the best of both worlds.
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  433. It sounds like you have wisely given a lot of thought to this. If I may, I suggest that you consider an America the Beautiful Pass. It allows free entry into National Parks and half off camping at Core of Engineer campgrounds, National Forests and other locations. I stayed at a beautiful CORE of Engineers Campground in Waco, Texas for just $12 per night steps away from a lake with hookups, water, a firepit and free hot showers. Stayed at Trinity National Forest for $7.50 per night.
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  434. I agree. It would help so many people!
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  435. Thank you. Join in on my LIVE Saturday 1/6 to let me know what things you would like to see when I am in Quartzsite soon.
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  436. Thank you so much😊
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  437. Having a homebase is such a wonderful idea if possible. Covid sure taught us all that when everything was shutting down right and left.
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  438. I think doing it his ways is why Gene is so content. Thanks for your comment.🙂
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  439. That is exactly what I was trying to highlight!!
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  440. I hope you are in a better situation now. God bless Derek and you
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  441. That is really.interesting and right.on target. One of the causes.listed in the article I read perfectionism was early childhood experiences such as having parents with unrealistically high expectations. In other research I did having extremely.critical.parents can also contribute to perfectionist traits in adulthood.
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  442. You got that right!!!
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  443. Leaders in these so called Sanctuary cities are finding.out they bit off more than they can chew!!
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  444. You truly do not get me. I do not ban people based on some imaginary line. I bam people who write nasty and obnoxious comments. People have the right to support whatever person or program they believe in and I fully respect that right. My father served in WW2, Korea and Vietnam to uphold that right. What people do not have the right to do and what I will not accept is folks, whether on the right or left, coming into my comments engaging in name calling and other vile behavior and I will block WHOEVER does that. I don't care what their politics. As far as harming my channel, the biggest regrets I ever had were not as a result of speaking the truth but rather as a result of keeping my silence when I should have spoke up. At 71 I am too old and care too much about my child's future and those who are truly suffering to remain silent when I should speak up out of a concern that some folks will no longer watch my channel. I would hope that I have more courage than that. If not shame on me.
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  445. I have not gone over any deep end liberal or otherwise. I simply present information that people can fact check for themselves and then make up their own minds. If that is over the liberal deep end to you than I am indeed not the channel for you.
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  446. That is a good practice.
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  447. Thank goodness he was home!!
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  448. We absolutely have earned them☺️
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  449. Nothing you store up will go to waste, especially shelf stable goods. Like you noted, you will save on groceries later ajd also can just rotate using things up always having a bit of a backup.
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  450. I agree and disagree with your comments. As I do not know the circumstances of the women living in vans who came in to see you for medical care I cannot comment on them. What I can say is that I have literally met thousands of older women living as nomads. Some by choice and some by necessity. The difference in attitude and quality of life between the two groups as you can imagine is great. If a person has the ability to plan and prepare for this lifestyle it can truly be a joyful experience. The friendships made are remarkable and often lifelong at an age where often one's social circle is shrinking. The places visited and the sights seen can be beyond one's imagination. But just the opposite can be true if someone goes into this kind of existence unprepared, with unrealistic expectations, and as a person reluctant to reach out and make connections. It can be devastatingly lonely. You are correct when you say these ladies, as well as many others, will quite possibly need help at some point if they live long enough. That is why they are both looking into tiny home communities. They are intelligent and thoughtful women who are mindful of the longterm limitations of van life as they age and possibly won't be able to drive among other things.
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  451. Getting power and water back on at a base would.have absolutely no impact o units that deploy upon being alerted. These are two entirely unrelated issues as are empty grocery store shelves to having a.unit on already deploy. Do you actually think if there was a military crisis requiring the 82nd Airborne they wouldn't be able to deploy because of this? What you are saying makes.no sense in regards to having units that could have deployed.instanrly to assist victims of Helene. Now once those units would have been dispatched to Helene.they might not have been available to respond to Milton or other hurricanes happening right on the back of Helene or their response would have been delayed. That would be understandable and local and state units would have to step in and up and issue urgent evacuation notices as they are currently doing.
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  452. It is.nice being able to camp out in the open at the LTVA and not.having to worry about being told to move!
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  453. Downsizing can really be freeing. I am seriously considering moving into a tiny house.
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  454. I am sure a bigger vehicle would offer more.comfort, but I believe Daryl when she says she is happy.
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  455. They are in Illinois. She wants to be on Arizona, at least for now. Also as she stated doesn't want to be in a sticks a bricks looking at four walls right now.
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  456. We don't know how bad thr leak was. It may have been a very slow leak. Also, we don't know where she was when it started. I think if.I was in the middle.of nowhere in a desert with a slow leak I might risk it to try to get to somewhere safer rather than perish in the desert. And as the repair was only $1,000 clearly she didn't ruin the engine. My life is certainly n worth a thousand dollars. I have always found it is kind of stupid to make assumptions without all the facts.
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  457. I agree with everything you noted. It really is sad to waste one's life in that kind of mindset.
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  458. I am so sorry to hear that. I hope you can find some peace from them.
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  459. That is shocking that a therapist, male.or female, would be so unprofessional. Sounds like he is the one who should have been in tjerapy!!
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  460. I think the perfect solution as we age would be finding a like minded person and sharing a home with them.
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  461. You make a good point! Once we Boomers are gone that will be millions no longer pulling from the fund.
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  462. It is terrible what is happening across the country with seniors in homes they sacrificed for and paid off only to be priced.out due to crazy insurance costs and taxes.
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  463. It diesn't bother me when people talk foolishly about me, but it does when it is about friends who don't deserve it.
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  464. A support system is actually essential in any lifestyle😊
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  465. It I s sometimes difficult to do a.trip.with someone if as you say we have our own way of doing something for a long time..We do tend.to.get used to our own routines which may not be in someone else's comfort zone.
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  466. With her handicapped sticker Cat has been able to park on a public street in an isolated area of San Diego County.This is not typical. She has a separate very old but reliable car. So Cat can leave her trailer hooked up to her truck and run errands in her car. As such officials have allowed her hooked up rig to stay in this parking spot and not harassed herm It may have helped that I did a feature on Cat and that she was going thru cancer treatments. However, within the next few months Cat will have to find a new spot to park as a children's center is opening up next to where she parks and she will almost certainly not be able to stay when the center opens.
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  467. Actually it is not illegal to leave a dog in a vehicle. Only if you do so in conditions that may cause great bodily harm to the animal. An animal in an air conditioned vehicle does bit violate this law.
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  468. Van life certainly can be done for less if one stays in locations longer. But, unfortunately I have found that many have brought large debt with them into nomad life and have credit card payments and other debts Also, many folks on the road have pets for companionship and the cost of their care and feeding would come out of rhe food and misc. budget. The food total could certainlynbe reduced, but would likely result in a lotl more processed or unhealthy type foods, unless food banks were accessed.I would be interested in hearing more from others as to what their exact budgets are and if $1000 is in the ballpark or notm Thanks so much for your comment CC.
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  469. The government was not designed to spend billions of dollar aiding other countries, yet it does. Things change. When there are states that still think people can survive in $7.25 per hour and habe medical systems for rbpoor that are basically death sentences for poor people who get critically I'll it is unfortunately necessary for the federal government to step in and provide relief. If we can provide relief to other countries and noncitizens why not to our own elderly and most vulnerable citizens?
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  470. That is just plain unrealistic given the current trends especially with seniors living below the poverty line.
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  471. If you are in thr desert this winter I would very much like to meet you and interview you. If you are interrsted you can contact me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  472. Glad you found them useful.😊
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  473. Thr biggest road block to fiscal responsibility is thr national debt and wasteful spending and overpaying. The foxes are watching the hen house. We spend billions each year servicing the interest on the national debt!!
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  474. I think this was a matter of having lost so much that what was left took on an extra special value and represented so much more than mere possessions.
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  475. Ultimately the choice was and had to be hers. There certainly would be less conflict if people were not trying to impose their will on others.
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  476. As I explained in the description for this video these things have become far more than mere possessions. They are part of her history and may represent the one thing that she still has control over. This is not simply about holding in or hoarding.
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  477. You really named it, the need to maintain a delicate balance between respect and the necessary degree of resolve. I think as we got going Teresa was really feeling good about herself and her decision. I was very proud of her.
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  478. I shudder to think how.many seniors and folks on SSDI will survive if their benefits are cut!
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  479. You are very fortunate to have housing. What a relief it obviously is for you.
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  480. Well, as ridiculous as that sounds given the number of homeless in this country the Supreme Court decision on the case our of Grant's Pass Oregon was certainly hostile towards homeless folks.
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  481. Sadly it is!!
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  482. Thank you for the info. I have never heard of any of those folks but will check them out.
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  483. I don't understand why this isn't already being done. They have bathrooms already in place and much of the infrastructure such as electricity, water and parking SMH
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  484. My oldest daughter's. So yes mine LOL
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  485. If I have not learned anything else in life I have learned to never challenge worse!! Things certainly can always get worse. I am going to do a video.on the next fee days on Project 2025.
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  486. What a wonderful calling. Inlook forward to meeting you one day.......Auntie Carol
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  487. It has been but manypeople are not paying attention and as a result end upmin dire straights! Debt free is a very good thing.
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  488. Ten years of being acaregiver for a parent with Alzeimer's would absolutely take a tremendous toll. So often the caregiver ends up in a worse condition than the person being cared for. I salute.you being such an amazing son and am glad to hear you are ok now.
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  489. Almost more.than anything I think the pandemic made us aware that tomorrow is not promised and you better live all you can today. I hope you and your husband get to travel the country and catch "the big one" LOL
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  490. Kim really is a nice guy and that comes thru.
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  491. Getting divorced. As Kim said that wasn't something he planned or thought would happen. As Kim stated je always wanted to travel but dodn't think it would be the way he is doing it. It has taken time but per Kim he is adjusting and something that seemed to be the worst turned out to be a blessing.
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  492. I absolutely agree with you!
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  493. And you can socialize and make new friends!
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  494. That is almost certainly going to haooen. But I fear it will not be for the benefit of those who need it most.
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  495. Jose is there a chu4ch near you that has an outreach ministry that cohld hlp you with your repairs on your home?
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  496. Me too!! Can't wait to see what Pascal's next project. He is planning to build out a Maverick truck into a camper.
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  497. I am so sorry to hear about your dogs. That's like losing family.
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  498. I look at moderate, right wing and left wing channels to get evrry prospective and then factnchecknthem all. California Insider is extremely balanced . They backnup most of what they say with facts. Have you watched any of their programs.
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  499. When Becky said that about her daughter telling her to just pack her car, I knew the context as we talked some before I started the camera. I know enough about YT to know there would be someone out there trying to make it look like her daughter was trying to get rid of her which wasn't the case. So I headed that off at the pass so as to speak🤣🤣🤣
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  500. It is all relevant. When you consider the.median price of a house listed for sale.in San Diego, county is over $850k this price is affordable comparatively speaking.
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  501. It is definitely not rainbows and puppy dogs. It is some hard lioving sometimes and folks need to know this.
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  502. I agree that caution needs to be exercised until we see what develops leading up to and after November 5th.
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  503. You were blessed indeed. Karma coming back to you.😊
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  504. It is sure good to have people in your life who have your best interest at heart.
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  505. The main thing is knowing that ahead of time and deciding if that would work for.your budget. That is the kind of thing I hope.people will.consider before starting rather than after adopting a.nomadic lifestyle.
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  506. Yes, I have met and spoke with Bob. He is a fountain of good information.
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  507. I certainly hope you grt your rent renewal. Of youndon't do reach out to me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com Maybe I can with help from friends outfit your vehicle so it can work at least temporarily for you.
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  508. They did try the butterfly clips first but no luck. Didn't do the back of the hands. That is sooo painful to me. Thanks for the hugs🥰
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  509. ABSOLUTELY!!!
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  510. Now I could get on board with that🤣
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  511. There can be monitoring of just about anything it appears. What if they are looking for someone and they post a video about their daily living and you watch. That is not nefarious as far as you are concrrned or any other reasonable person. But could you be dragged into a warrant sea4ch for just watching. Pretty scary to me.
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  512. It really is hard to understand such ignorance!!
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  513. Tanya was going to send me a link for the step stool.if she could find it. I will check with her on Monday to see if she was successfull.
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  514. Really. The Ford Transit in particular or cargo vans in general? What are some of the issues?
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  515. That is really pitiful!!
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  516. I believe of nothing other than Karma from all the good she has done for others Cat will get a safe parking spot!
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  517. You are so right in everything you said!
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  518. Thank you. I too hope this victim gets justice.
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  519. Aren't we all!!
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  520. Sounds yummy. My mom used to do something kind of similiar with shrimp and peas.
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  521. Yep. 😊
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  522. It is important for mental health as well as physical to stay active.
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  523.  @Followthechariot  You must be a lovely lady too😊
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  524. It can be a joyful oe miserable experience depending on your housemate. But I truly think this is going to be the best options for many seniors on social security in the upcoming years.
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  525. That is fabulous!!
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  526. Yep. Follow the only and you will see who they are loyal to.
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  527. From what I read in an article from Congressman Dan Kidee, What A Govrrnment Shutdown Means For You, social security payments will be made. But, if it goes on for an extended period of time I think there could be a problem and cuts or worse could happen.
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  528. I love that pass thru kitchen too. It uses under utilized space behind the passenger seat and opens upo the wall for the closet completely
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  529. You do not own the land at this community. You pay rent on it which is $200 per month for the first two years.
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  530. Medical coveragr is critical!
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  531. The cavalry ain't coming!!
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  532. Actually I thought it was more than that as shocking as that is.
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  533. Funny how naysayers all of a sudden decide to jump on a bandwagon that becomes relevant on YouTube.
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  534. No one place will fill everyone's needs or wants. But I think this idea of small collections of tiny houses together that facilitate a sense of community and the development of friendships, especially among older folks who are often isolated, is an idea that's time has come. Whether this location or some other I would always advise visiting in person.
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  535. That is so sad. I am glad they have a loving community to embrace them.
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  536. I really think Randy has hit a nerve with ITC and builders are going to be following suit. There is a need for not only smaller more affordable.living spaces but also communities where people will actually engage and interact with neighbors, especially as they get older and often live in isolation.
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  537. Sometimes it is difficult for people who are naturally outgping to understand how hard it is for a shy or really introverted person to reach out ir approach others. It can be very anxiety inducing for folks like that.
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  538. Once upon a time many moons ago I was a reporter. I then became a peace officer and investigator and now am kind of coming back full circle to my first love. Talking with and interviewing people.
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  539. Excellent points. I don't know where you are located but I would really like to talk to you more about self defense for women. If you are interested you can reach me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  540. You are so welcome! Some of the folks commenting are leaving good tips too.
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  541. Don't we all miss those days!!
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  542. I agree. Don't think we have been this divided since the Civil War abd there certainly are folks stoking the fires.
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  543. Plan A & B
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  544. I too believe decent folk outnumber the radicals both sides. But the radicals seem so.much better at supporting each other!
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  545. You are certainly entitled to your opinion. But life isn't always all fun. This video is not a political statement, it is my fulfilling my duty to do what I can to warn folks I care about, my viewers, of possible unsafe situations ahead. I pray I am wrong. But I will not sit silent and say nothing. If I did that and people were harmed because they weren't warned when I could have done so I would have to live with that.
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  546. Your assessment is a pretty accurate one. There are all kinds of people at Slab City under a wide variety of circumstances.
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  547. It is hard fir ne to know just how to answer your comment. Of you have ample resources and are accustomed to a mid level socio economic environment it could be a cultural shock. However, if you were on the streets or on the verge of being so it could be a haven. It is basically like the wold west and kind of what one makes of it according to.how well a person can adapt to.living totally .off grid.in a desert.
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  548. Mixed up priorities. Over 800 billion dollars in interest on national debt. What a waste!
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  549. It breaks my heart to see the situation so many seniors are in.
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  550. Have you reached put to the manufacturer of your meds. I helped someone contact a manufacturer for a medication she used ajd they had a origrqm that sent it to her for free. Also, one of my viewers did the same and r3ceives his medication now for free.
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  551.  @gailjohnson6670  Blessings to you as well. The story you shared about rehab is a familiar one where folks have to basically jump thru hoops to get the treatment they need paid for. Thank goodness you had a doctor who worked with you.
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  552. I have to adamantly disagree. Ter4sa took care of this family's three children, their most precious trrasures, for nearly a decade. They almost certainly did not pay into social security or Medicare, (FICA) for this her and likely paid her less than the prevailing wage,. Based on that their failure to give her a severance package of any kind and sending her out the door with just a letter of reference is pretty disgusting to me. That us not how I would trust someone who took care of my precious children for nearly a decade. Thrybwoykdbalmist be like family. Obviously you and live by different standards and values regarding how we treat people.
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  553. House sitting is a great idea💡 A friend and I are working on a plan to organize her van currently.
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  554. It was hard for me to do. But it is an increasingly common story among seniors and needs to be told.
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  555. I don't understand what has happened here and when the loss of respect for our elderly became so prevalent 🤔
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  556. Based on well publicized scandals of folks doing GoFundMe's for others and the problems and false accusations that often come with that I do not do GoFundMe's requiring me to handle other folks' money.
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  557. That is the problem with the modern "American" mindset. Every man (woman) for themselves. Unlike in other countries were the norm is to be part of a community and look out for each other and your neigjbor. I am not saying there should not be any personal eesponsibility. But, it is often far from an equal playing field and a bit of true Christian love or at least humanity or thr lack there of tells a lot about a nation as well as a person.
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  558. That is a good idea for many, except I don't know if Teresa would pbysically be able get things in and out of the carrier.
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  559. I have a cash app. I will add it to my channel info sometime this week after I remember or find the name of it. LOL Getting donations has been a very low priority for my channel, but as I seek to help more and more people I probably should pay more attention to that..
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  560. I am wondering about your IHSS and if you are receiving the maximum you qualify for? Hit me up at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  561. It is out of control. I recently spoke to someone in the insurance business and they said things are getting ready to go bezerk here in California as more insurance companies leave this market and refuse to renew policies on everything from homes to autos.
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  562. As I shared with another viewer, the calvary is not coming to save us. I believe we are going to have to pool resources if we want to get thru even harder times I fear are ahead until Christ returns.
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  563. You are very fortunate you bought when you did as therr appears to be a movement to.keep folks as renters not home owners.
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  564. The difference between unborn children and seniors is seniors can speak up and also vote. It is time for seniors to exercise their.powers given by sheer numbers!
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  565. You clearly do not have a successful You Tube channel or you would know just how foolish your comments are. You Tube creators such as myself spend hours and hours each week on their channels creating quality content. This includes but is not limited to setting up interviews, doing the interviews, traveling often long distances for the interviews and other show content. This winter I and two other creators did a free meetup in Arizona for our viewers, not the homebase state for any of us. Every single attendee received a very nice gift, paid for by us, as well as over $2, 000 in door prizes given out. Typically I also give.out many gifts on my channel.paid for by me. At thr meetup there were classes as well as multiple demonstrations of useful equipment, etc. All planned and paid for by us. I set 4 days every week from 9a to 5pm for my channel, but usually work 6, except Sundays and longer each day creating content, answering comments, etc. In fact it is currently 12:21 am and after I finish answering comments I will be finishing up the video for tomorrow which I am waiting for from my paid editor who is still working on it. I won't even go into the expense incurred for my cooking shows of which I give the food away to homeless folks. So, before you make uninformed comments about Patreon being welfare, which is ridiculous, educate yourself and do your homework.. Even though I do not have a Patreon account, I support those who do as we educate and entertain just like Hulu or Netflix or any pay for view platform, and we do it for free!!
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  566. It certainly has!
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  567. That is so beautiful. What an incredible family you are part of!
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  568. Because folks have a big fancy rig and go back to a sticks and bricks doesn't mean they are happy. Just remember that a little with peace of mind is so much more valuable than a mansion filled with strife.
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  569. You make some great points. It is really important to be careful about what you share with others as you are so right. You never know who is listening. If I do another safety video I will also add to be mindful of people who seem to be overly.interested in you....where you're from, where you're going, who you're meeting,. Or even people who seem to be watching you for no apparent reason. Just being mindful of your surroundings and those in it.
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  570. Yes. Seems like she has a great attitude about life in general.
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  571. That is so true Patricia!!
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  572. Simple but sad truth. Those with power and influence prevail.
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  573. That is crazy in my opinion to have something so essential to national interests owned by a foreign entity!
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  574. Amen!!
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  575. It is a sad truth that qualified people are so often passed over because of age. After a certain age one almist has to have some connecti9ns to grt hired. I have found that the jobs that are usually available are ones such as welfare eligibility worker or CPS worker as those jobs tend to burn people out quickly.
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  576. They make you wait until you almost can't work to let you try to make enough to get out of poverty!+
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  577. You are so absolute on target about needing an advocate when in the hospital. They wanted to release ky mom when she couldn't keep down any fluids or food. It was only my raising he'll and going toe to toe with the doctor that made him do more testing. Turns out she was in kidney failure!! I could tell so many more stories of her stay in the hospital!
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  578. It was such a scary time for so.many after Covid. I pray we never gonthru anything like that again. I am so glad youbwere able to find a lessmphysically demanding job. That is one of the challenges as we get older.
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  579. You would be surprised at some of the tiny house communities I saw in Portland. Those places were possibly smaller than this shed!
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  580. If.you only knew how many ideas go thru my mind on a daily basis. Feels like the freeway🤣🤣🤣
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  581. I wonder if they could add one at the factory?
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  582. Just need a little plot of land
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  583. Don't think that is their thing. I like campgrounds too. I'm just too cheap to usually use them🤣
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  584. She sure does!!
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  585. It may sound radical to some but we are in the midst of an ever increasing crisis and only true crisis intervention will work at this point.
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  586. Thank you Danny. The senior nomad and rv community is huge and growing.
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  587. Thank goodness you have your pup. An absolute asset. But as you noted your best defense is being alert and aware if your surroundings.
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  588. Nowhere is completely safe, on the road or not. Look at people getting gunned down in a grocery store. But there are things we can do in increase our ability to be safe and being vigilant and aware of our surrounding is one of them. It is my hope that this video and videos like it will accomplish that.
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  589. Well, that is.not my are of expertise🤣 But, I guess if someone was in a stealth vehicle such as a converted.minivan they could park just about anywhere. Not that I am recommending this!! Tell your friend to just start a YouTube channel. A lot easier on the body for sure and less likely to end up behind bars.
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  590. I truly believe Covid has had a lot to do with that. So.many people decided to hit the road after being cooped.up for so.long and many of these folks do not abide by any rules of the road or common courtesy. Also, during and following Covid things changed greatly financially in this country causing many people to have to move into vehicles. Many places that were willing to allow overnight parking were overwhelmed and we are seeing the results.
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  591. People really need to know what they are getting into so they can be prepared. Buying land is a really smart decision for.anyone. Almost everyone eill jeed an exit plan one day.
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  592. Well said.
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  593. Having a connection even by phone is a good thing and now therr are videonchats. And having a dog truly is a connection unto itself. Talk about unconditional love❤
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  594. That is fabulous. I hope you do YouTube and share your build as.well as your travels!!
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  595. If it comes to "them" or me or my daughter that is definitely a no brainer!!
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  596. Many viewers did help sending cash app, etc.
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  597. Amen. All that is needed is faith the size of a.mustard seed!
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  598. Amen!
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  599. I was totally zomked! Amazing what almost two weeks of posting no videos, doing no interviews or editing and just resting will do for you.
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  600. What a lovely thing to have two such wonderful and honorable young folks in your life.
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  601. It sounds like you know what works for you😊
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  602. Hopefully anytime he considers such an act in the future he will recall our encounter and drive on by LOL
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  603. You got that right🤣🤣🤣
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  604. I wish I could do more, it at least now she has a bed and doesn't have to look for a bathroom in the middle of the night
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  605. Depending on where a oersin stays it can be an extremely difficult task.
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  606. Believe it or not some like the woman who came to my meetup have never camped anywhere before, even in the U.S., and think they are prepared!!!
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  607. It sounds like you have figured out the ins and outs of this lifestyle and now are running smoothly. What a blessing your friend has provided a safe place for you to park. That is definitely one of the most challenging aspect of this kind of living. You are wise to be planning your exit plan. I speak to so many people who have no idea what they will do when and if they can no longer drive. I wohld love to interview you for a video on how to successfully live as a nomad in a city setting.. If you are interested you van reach me at: Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com You can do it anonymously if that is a concern.
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  608. Overnight parking is getting more difficult every year!
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  609. I loved that line too. So poetic but true. Not everyone has the insight and stamina to engage in self reflection and make the ensuing necessary changes. Lulu did and is indeed an example of a person with strength of character!
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  610. I may have to try that!
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  611. I think Don has learned to separate the truly important and necessary things of life from those that aren't.
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  612. You are sharing a hard reality that many won't understand until it happens to them!
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  613. I agree as far as seeing much more kindness exhibited among nomads and within that community in general than among folks towards each other in traditional housing.
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  614. Thank you Maria. It truly was my privilege to meet Derek and be given a reminder of what faith and gratitude look like.
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  615. Boy oh boy do I wish I could have toured that!!
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  616. Yep. That seems to often be the norm these days.
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  617. I know, right. I wish I had done something like that, maybe not surfing 🤣, but traveling and seeing the world before I settled down to the grind. We have our whole lives to work We are only young and full of life and anticipation of it once. Glad he's not wasting it!!
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  618. Lucky you!! You must be in great shape too.
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  619.  @mikem9892  I am beginning to agree with you.
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  620. Congratulations. If you possibly can do have an emergency fund.
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  621. It is helpful, Inwould.go so far as to say necessary, to already have income coming in before living on the road for sure. Should you have a mechanical problem on the road you may have to rent another vehicle or book a hotel. You never know. It can really be stressful if you don't have adequate funds available to take care of these unexpected expenses.
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  622. I didn't know that. It sure does make for a sore throat but I am grateful for the precautions.
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  623. Thank you. Yes, I am pretty tired.but relieved to have it over with.
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  624. I was just talking to someone yesterday who is finally in therapy to help her get rid of all the negative programming she had from her mother about how she never measured up. I was telling her it sounded like a prisoner of war who needed to be debriefed after being brainwashed for years!
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  625. It is pretty wild!!
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  626. Absolutely. Now is the time to prepare!!
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  627. I am truly sorry to hear about what happened to you.
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  628. I do 't think the tariffs will bring more jobs back as thry don't address the reason jobs were sent out of the country to negotiate with and that is cost of labor. Workers cannot possibly.live in the U.S. on the low wages companies pay foreign workers. In order to make tariffs work to bring jpbs.nack some of the money from tariffs would.newd to be used to subsidize wages for U.S. workers, possibly.bjild affordable housing for workers near the plants so they could actually live off wages employers would be willing to pay or do other things that would address the wage issue
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  629. I simply do my best to provide information in a logical factual manner and let people hopefully take the time to fact check the information for themselves and draw their own conclusions.
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  630. I certainly hope there will not be a depression. But we all should be taking financial precautions regardless of who is in office. Difficult times for sure.
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  631. I sure hope it doesn't happen!!
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  632. ​ @starletsatori8933  I believe we will survive regardless if tariffs are put into place.but I hate to see folks already suffering made to suffer more.
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  633. Better yet don't answer calls from numbers you don't recognize.
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  634. A lesson learned
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  635. May you be blessed and safe as well!
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  636. I don't believe there is reason to be scared and certainly not to lose sleep. I habe faith that in the end we will get past this but in the interim there may be some turbulence thus the need for extra supplies and precautions. Ultimately nothing can happen without God allowing it.
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  637. 👍👍👍
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  638. Well said!
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  639. That is heartbreaking. One of the things I suggest, especially for solo campers is to camp with someone else and in an area that there are other campers. Not somewhere so isolated there is no.one around to help you. I also recommend caravans.
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  640. Yes. There will not be any election deniers or anyone trying bring about an insurrection.
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  641. Thank you😊From an American who loves Canada
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  642. Stay safe out therr in Florida and join us this Saturday on Glow Live😊
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  643. Aging is no joke. But so far for me it beats thw alternative 🤣
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  644. Exactly. Missing the small victories is such a loss for a perfectionist.
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  645. I'm exhausted just reading your schedule🤣🤣
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  646. No. Not yet anyway🤣🤣🤣
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  647. Wow. I bet you have learned a lot!!!
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  648. Things seem to have gone steadily downhill at FEMA. FEMA clearly did not respond in a timely manner for Helene, especially given that it was know for days in advance this hurricane was coming.
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  649. You will find one. Don't give up!
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  650. Generally speaking I would have to say certain benefits should be reserved for citizens. There are, however, I believe some exceptions which would include the DACA individuals who were brought here as children amd had no say in the matter and have spent their entire lives here. I think they should, barring any criminal conduct, have a path to citizenship.
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  651. My channel is about issues of the day that impact people, including van life and other interesting topics. If you are only interested in van life and nothing else this channel is not for you. But there are plenty of other one topic channels out there.
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  652. I predict it will not be long before the Medicare cost borne by each person is increased and social security has cuts! As it is now there are parts of the country where seniors with paid off hones are having to sell because their taxes have increased 600% in one year!!!
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  653. I think I must meet almost all of them LOL
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  654. You hit the nail on the head. Every solution they are offered for an issue there is an excuse why it won't work.
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  655. It really.is sad. Just think of what their lives.could.be if they spread joy instead!
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  656. Nope. You are not alone!
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  657. Much more contagious I think in a group🤔
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  658. Isn't it always like that. Individuals like this can never understand why no one wants to be around them.
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  659. I don't think Kamala Harris has the power to do that. At least not presently.
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  660. It will could get tral ugly for seniors if we don't get out and vote. Just look at that Grant's Pass local case in Oregon that went to the Suoreme Court and now impacts the entire nation. Local elections matter!!
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  661. Take thrm very seriously as it could cost people their lives if they don't get adequate medical treatment.
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  662. So many people would suffer tremendously if they had any delay at all on being able to collect social security.
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  663. Isn't that something and bailing out banks too!
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  664. Milli9ns would be in dire shape if their SS was decreased. Yes, I did get a new to me van. I have a 2011 Toyota Sienna. I must say it is quite the adjustment.
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  665. Thank you for your kind comment😊
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  666. There needs to be reasonable limits on rent increases based on cost of living, inflation and other factors, including perhaps major capitol improvements a landlord made to a property. I would include consideration for increases in insurance and propertyntaxes. I am all for landlords making a reasonable return on their investment but there does need to be a balance between that and what constitutes reasonable rent increases.
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  667. Thak is horrible. So many of these sanctuary cities are facing such financial burdens because of their status that they are now seeking court relirf!
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  668. That is a reasonable question And comparing it with the prior four years.
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  669. So true.
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  670. So true. People will often live.jp to our 3xpectayions of them. We even do it to ouselves with self fulfilling prophecies. We often manifest what we believe will happen.
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  671. What an excellent point and so true.
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  672. First, I am so sorry for the loss of your classic car. That would have really torn me up too. Second, there are always going to be.miserable people whose main goal in life is to make people as miserable as they are. They can't stand to see others happy when they are so miserable. So quite naturally they have no ability to demonstrate genuine empathy to others. I encourage you to focus on the positive and caring comments. I have fallen prey also to focusing on the one negative comment. It is an easy trap to fall.into. But I encourage you to continue sharing so.you can find your "tribe". Don't let the jerks of this world knock you off the path you are.meant to be on!
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  673. Haha. It can work out if you communicate from the start all the little seemingly insignificant things which really are quite important.
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  674. On this trip.I have learned the value of being able to be flexible. Something I need to work on and got the opportunity on this trip. LOL
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  675. We will do just about anything for our fur babies🤣Who else.is always happy to see us, never remembers our mistakes or holds them against us, and loves us unconditionally!!
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  676. He does and so do we🤣
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  677. You may have missed it. I said we check on him regularly to make sure thr a/c is still working and I wouldn't use it for something like going on a tour where I need to leave him for extended periods. Also, I said I will be getting a device that allows me to monitor the temperature in the van.
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  678. It is reasonable to charge something to pay for police services, fires dept. etc. But what they are charging is excessive. There should be an elderly tax credit after a certain age. Also, I really think seniors are going to have to consider roommate or boarder situations.
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  679. It depends. Some are very strict Some are not.
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  680. What goes around dies indeed come around!
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  681. And some people say it is bs when I aired a video in which someone sharing how the food pantry they worked at ran out of food.
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  682. So true.
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  683. Not everyone has children and in many cases frombwhat I have seen the adult children are in as bad a situation or worse than the parents. I have also encountered a shocking number of elderly folks who are estranged from their children. I am pretty certain were these options she would not be moving into her vehicle.
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  684. I think that is a great idea. Don't know why senior ladies aren't doing this in drives
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  685. It never ceases to amaze me how some folks think their idea of "appropriate" parenting is the only way. You clearly have no idea of what the criteria is for child abuse or neglect Take it from me after 20 years as a peace officer I know and this doesn't even come close. After spending many many hours with this family I can tell you this child is bright, engaging, confident and happy. She has her basic needs met, including being loved and spending time with her mother such that she has developed a close bond with her mother. Should there come a time that her daugjter expresses a desire to have a permanent residence I am confident this mom will do what is best for her daughter.
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  686. It really does clear your mind and get rid of mental chaos!
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  687. I am so happy for you. There is so much to see in this country, both beautiful and historical sites. Wishing you safe and wonderful travels
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  688. I had to chuckle when I read the end of your comment. Sometimes you just have to stand when your natural inclination is to bolt. LOL
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  689. He is definitely the ultimate power.
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  690. I think the main thing to ensure a peaceful transfer of power is that the losing candidate quickly concedes and does not claim fraud or encourage others to do so. As that happened I am hopeful there will not be problems in January as in the past.
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  691. Thank you for sharing that which is indeed a very different perspective. You are also very wisely saving.the money you would have otherwise used for premiums. Great move !! Wohld you mind sharing which Advantage plan you have? Unfortunately for me, the hospital closest to me and that I like the best no longer takes Medicare Advantage.
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  692. Although I am against abortion, as I consider it a civil rights matter. Two sets of absolute rights, a woman to have control over her body.and a baby to have the right to live, are in opposition. So, I stand on the side of the most vulnerable one who doesn't have a voice. We habe historically had laws that protect the elderly, disabled, children whonare thr most vulnerable among us.It is a very complicated matter. However, having said that I am horrified at the stories of women being denied care who may be miscarrying as a result of medical staff being in fear of the consequences. This is inhumane. Some women have lost their lives or have sustained such harm they will be able to have children. There has to be a better solution.
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  693. I'll try to check itnout if I get a chance.
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  694. Just for the record I never r said Trump said he would cut SS. I am not going to repeat my entire video here. Go back and listen to it if you want to know what I actually said.
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  695. I think that us for most seniors other than the extremely wealthy.
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  696. I hope young folks get that message and also to refrain from acquiring crippling debt!!
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  697. Sadly still is.
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  698. More to come hopefully😊
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  699. I know.and am so grateful😊😊😊
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  700. It is my hope that some if the folks watching this video will consider some habits they have firmed that could be financially harmful and change them
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  701. Ain't that the truth!!
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  702. It usually can be done with discipline and a plan.
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  703. That is encouraging to hear Kathleen. I am happy to hear that online therapy can be beneficial as it is the only way many can get therapy now. I guess it is just hard to teach this old dog new tricks.
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  704. It does take a certain kind of.person to live as a nomad, just as it took a certain kind of person to venture out into the plains in the pioneer days. I agree there is absolutely more safety in numbers, especially for women.
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  705. I will certainly not be using the government app if I can avoid it. But I am guessing it will be thr only way to get a tax refund or social security in the future.
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  706. I fear it is!
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  707. I think van life or living in a home can both be lonely if you aren't part of a community. If I might suggest, you may want to consider attending some van meetups to connect with other like minded folks. You can go onto the internet and look up van meetups to get a list. We Are The Russos puts out a great list. Although they left out one of my favorites, Lolapalooza, in Texas in late October. Also, you might check with the Escapees group for their meetups or Home On Wheels Alliance, H.O.W.A.virtual coffee chats to meet people. If you have any other questions you can email me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  708. Her older dog passed during or after surgery. Cat has filed the necessary paperwork to allow her younger dog to move in with her. But it is a long approval process.
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  709. So true!
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  710. I am so happy for you😊
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  711. Interesting how you make such judgments about someone and compare them with your parents without knowing squat about their history. Did you know her husband died in his 30's leaving her to raise a young son? Did you know she has had two separate bouts of cancer with devastating financial impacts? Did you know her own mother died when she was a very young child and the extreme circumstances she grew up under as a result? I'll answer my own questions. NO, , you didn't. So before you decide to pass judgment on someone whom you know nothing about maybe it would be best to just keep silent and as the Binle says not confirm what people may already be thinking about you!
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  712. Her son actually would help and does.
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  713. So tragic.You can never be too cautious.
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  714. What a fabulous deal. Smart move on your part!!
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  715. Debt is like a huge cement block around one's jeck. Getting rid of it is the most freeing thing anyone can do for themselves.
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  716. Always😒
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  717. I sometimes used to do resumes for people and help with marketing for others. So, when I neeled a new gate and partial fence I designed the flyers for the landscaper in return for his labor on building my gate and front fence and that sort of thing. Too busy now with my YT channel to do any of that anymore.
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  718. A divorce is often the most financially devastating experience a person will go thru. Kudos to you for sticking with it thru those hard times to get back on track. You should be proud of yourself!!
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  719. That is true if you are thinking strictly of economic value. My desire is to build a community that has value far beyond measure in other ways.
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  720. That is certainly a good point to consider.
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  721. An affordable senior community that offers the opportunity to develop meaningful friendships. That is my dream too.
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  722. It could.always be a.large single door..I just like the look of the residential door and that it is sealed better.
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  723. That is a great idea. Sell this one.
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  724. It really is but believe it ir not one viewer criticized.me for "gushing" over Pascal.and the build. Go figure.
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  725. It does pretty much cover everything.
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  726. I agree.
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  727. Isn't that the truth!
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  728. I always wonder what people are thinking when they say just move. In addition to the costs you outlined, many places now require one to have three times the monthly rent in income in order to move in which is impossible for many, especially just arriving in a location with no job.
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  729. I agree with much of what you noted. No, social security was not intended to be a sole source of income. It was supposed to be part of a three legged system consisting of Social security, pensions, and savings. But, as you noted pensions have been replaced by a self funding system that will ultimately have millions more living in poverty at retirement age. Are there some folks who did not properly plan? Yes, there are. But there are also many folks who barely made enough during their working years to pay for basic necessities much less put aside for retirement, especially women and single parents. As far as women, many like a number of my friends many were homemakers or were in and out of the workplace or were workers tending to children or later in life older parents. As such they have little to no social security other than that of a spouse. When that spouse passes they are up a creek trying to maintain even paid off homes.on Social Security even with some savings. Even with an additional pension the costs of home insurance, if you can even get it now in California,taxes, groceries, medication, gas, etc. has far outpaced incomes. Also if a woman gets divorced she ihas now experienced the single most significant cause of poverty among women, a divorce.Then you add the crash of 2008 coupled with the nightmare of covid. It has simply been too much even for.many of the most prudent folks to manage..I do agree with you that in order to survive and hopefully even thrive folks in this country, especially seniors, are going to have to adapt a new way of thinking about living arrangement. All options need to be on the table, from multi-generational households to roommates, to even boarding house type situations and small communities on a single plot of land. Every possibility needs to be open for consideration.
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  730. Not my intention. I thought most had already watched the earlier interview I did with Terry last week. I will put out another video specifically with this is as soon as I can.. But in case you miss it, Terry stays at one of the LTVAs (longterm visitors areas) on blm land in Quartzsite, Arizona. The cost is 180 total for 7 months from I believe it is October to April which ends up being $26 per month. This includes water, trash and dumpsite. Thousands take advantage of this every year as there are multiple LTVAs in Quartzsite. They typically leave as it starts to get really hot, often going to Flagstaff, Colorado or other cooler locations. Or they do seasonal work at campgrounds where they get paid and also receive a free campsite with hookups for the summer season returning again to Quartzsite in the fall. BTW, I never do click.bait. I have plenty of good content with amazing folks I don't need to do click bait. If I get to the point where I can't come up with great content I'll just quit.
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  731. Terrybcertainly did that with great planning.
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  732. ​ @FourHuskyHomestead  would you please email me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com I am currently looking for propert. Thanks
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  733. I would love to talk to you about your experiences over thr three years you have been a nomad!
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  734. There is certainly a lot to consider. You might try a short term month to month rental to see how you like it and of you could afford to travel out on weekends???
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  735. Humidity makes the heat a double whammy for sure!
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  736. They really have!
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  737. More and more ibstacles for sure!
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  738. You apparently misunderstood me. I did.not say everyone doesn't budget. I rarely make broad statements like that. However, in my opinion there is no such thing as too poor to budget. In fact the less one has the more important it is to know where every dime coming in is going. I remember clearly as a kid having to put cardboard in our shoes to keep our socks from getting torn up because of the holes on the bottom of our shoes. I remember string bean sandwiches because that was all there was. I could share a lot more. You are not talking to someone who doesn't understand poverty. I lived it. And, I stand on what I said. Knowing every dime that comes in and where it is going is crucial, especially if you are poor!
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  739. Sounds like you had an amazing time and experience. I wish that for everyone and just hope this video helps.a bit.😊
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  740. I absolutely agree. Getting stuck far from home is a horrible experience!
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  741. Nope. It may be changing but definitely not doing out. Too many people having to move into vehicles because of high rents. It will be even worse for the upcoming generations that have no fixed pensions and will not be able to collect SS until they are to old to care, if at all.
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  742. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. 😊A.lot of little purchases adds up to a big hit!
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  743. I think some do. But many, such as myself, see better to drive during the day than at night.So that eliminates that option for us.
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  744. I think so many people are us8ng the emergency room as their primary care. O had a friend who was on Medicaid. Theybwouldn't pay for her to visit a particular specialist at $350 per visit. So, she always went to the emergency room for her issue. I think there are so many patients being seen at reduced Medicare payments that hospitals are losing money right and left and closing down.
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  745. That shower is really.quite spacious,, especially for such a small space.
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  746. No she did not serve 20 years. She was planning to but at the 7yr point her dad got very ill and she was needed to help and there were some very scary things happening at Fort Bragg to women.So, she decided not to reenlist.
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  747. Quite a stretch. Especially connecting someone as a possible suspect in a crime based on them riding their bike in the area. SMH. We should all be SOH
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  748. Yep!!
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  749. That story tells so much about bow something so small can mean so much. It makes my heart heavy to even hear that story.
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  750. You said it!! I told Lindy she should be a spokesperson for Sally Hansen Nails!!
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  751. You make such great points. I know a woman who was in an executive position before her job was eliminated. As a result she had some really, and I mean REALLY nice clothes. Long story short, she was not able to find another position even similiar to the one she had, age discrimination is alive and well. But, when she shared with some folks that she was having a hard time paying her mortgage they told her she should manage her money better and not spend so much on her clothes if she was struggling. They ASSumed she was ou5 spending money on expensive clothes. Some of the outfits she was wearing were 10+ years old. People need to think before they open their mouths. They don't know a person's back story!!
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  752. You are probably heads above planning for your future compared to those giving you the side eye. They could learn a thing or two from you!!
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  753. It really is. I love the dig bed. I'm going to definitely use that idea!
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  754. Exactly. I love that about this build.
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  755. I feel thr same. My special jeeds daughter is desparate to find a job. She puts in applications in every store ee go into.
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  756. Thank you Ken. Comments like this bolster.me up more than you can know.
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  757. I am soon.
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  758. I want to see you do more cooking videos!!
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  759. Ooh. That is one if my go to meals too!
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  760. Sounds amazing!
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  761. Definitely don't forget the hot sauce, Louisiana hot sauce!
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  762. My intent in doing these interviews is to demonstrate ways seniors and others with limited resources are able to make it financially. So, I will be interviewing folks in all kinds of circumstances, including living alone. The point is to share ideas and samples of people financially surviving and even thriving without a lot of money so as to provide information and ideas that can be a help to others with very modest incomes.
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  763. Why on earth would she do that when she has a part-time job she enjoys, lives with a good friend near other good friends, near steller medical facilities, has affordable rentt, and lives in a beautiful place with the best weather in the country, down the street from the beach???
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  764. Believe it or not, that is a fortune to many of my viewers.
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  765. That was definitely not a good situation!! I have had some unpleasant roommate experiences as well, but also some great ones fortunately.
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  766. 🤣🤣🤣. So true
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  767. It was enlightening for me as well😊 She made some very valid points particularly about not growing older alone and choosing a location to age in based on available emotional support.
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  768. The main points actually are very easy to understand. This video was highlighting finding alternatives was to live more affordable and the importance of living somewhere as you age where you will have a source of emotional support and close friends or family. She shared that she pays less than half of what she would normally pay for rent by sharing housing.That is what was the most salient point to consider. Some people don't care to share their exact income with nearly 30k people. I totally understand that
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  769. I think that in modern America we have moved away from the way we used to live, in community with multiple generations under one roof like most of the world still lives. If seniors are going to survive financially, especially those living on social security we will have to adjust our outlook from being alone and isolated at a time when we most need others to living in community.
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  770. As they say, different strokes for different folks.
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  771. Thank you😊
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  772. For many as you say they treasure their solitude. But many older individuals are not just struggling financially but are also very lonely. I do believe there will be more and more of this kind of living in the future. In many areas there are long waiting lists for Hud housing. So, that is not a viable option. As more than 30 million folk hit 65 between now and 2030 resources are going to be stretched to their limit. It will be very interesting to see how people navigate that.
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  773. Thanks. It is always such a treat for me to have a conversation with other seniors, especially ones who have such a positive attitude and outlook on life.
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  774. Agree!!
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  775. My favorite mod is that table. I am trying to figure out how to do something like that in the minivan Pascal is helping build out for Teresa.
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  776. I do know ow about wretched roommate situations, but I have also have great ones as well. If possible know the person and their habits. Those situations where I knew the person well.worked out best.
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  777. I agree. I have learned that it is poi tress to help someone who will.be back in the same situation upon my departure. The assistance is better served with someone who is willing and able to work with the assistance.
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  778. I think his would be so.much fun to camp.in and so small it is handle. Normally I am afraid of towing anything but I think I could manage this.
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  779. Thank you. I have been so fortunate to be able to interview people who make me feel like I am chatting with an old friend😊
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  780. They are indeed.
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  781. Skoolie Carol is heading to Newport either presently or in a few days to purchase a tiny home.
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  782. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. I should have had you there with me!!
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  783. Thank you for you generous heart
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  784. He will make an outstanding Marine indeed.
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  785. I was thinking of just driving up to LA so we could get it the same day. But I will checknwith Catholic Charities. I checked online and it will take til mid or late August.
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  786. From what I have seen most of the pets I have seen that have homeless owners are loved behind measure. Most homeless folks will feed their animals before they feed themselves.
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  787. I wouldn't dare get a shed that had a loft as a living area. I might consider one with a loft for storage. Even then I would have to have someone else retrieve items from the loft for me!
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  788. Faith us a wonderful thing. But the Bible also talks about being prepared and has many instances where people prepared for challenges ahead while having faith. Preparation doesn't void faith😊
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  789. I will next time I am taping and can get to a gas station. But basically you position your vehicle at the last pump so that your front passenger door is next to the pump and where you put the gas nozzle is past thr pumps so you are not closed in against the pumps. You are standing out in the open and can run in any direction if you had to. There is no need to be anxious. Being prepared should be the antidote to fear and anxiety.
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  790. Great synopsis. I would add one more important thing. Listen to your gut/intuition and leave if you feel uneasy or uncomfortable about the location even if you can't put your finger on why you have that feeling.
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  791. I get it😊
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  792. I agree. And have some extta supplies
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  793. Thank you so much🥰
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  794. Great tips!
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  795. Anyone who says things like there will be blood in the streets if I don't win, regardless of party, is cause for concern for me. There are too.many crazies out there who take this as a directive to incite violence and will feel justified in causing such because a former president predicted it. I just hope that whoever wins Americans will start pulling together so Khrushchev's infamous words about not having to fire a shot to destroy us as we will be destroyed from within will not come true!
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  796. A grab bag is a really good idea!
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  797. I don't believe in letting fear rule me, but I do believe in being prepared. Sometimes the husband on the RV Odd couple can get out there a bit. LOL But I do believe we should take some precautions. I hope it is a false alarm like the Y2k scare.
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  798. FYI N.C. Governor Cooper declared a state of emergency on 9/25 in anticipation of a devastating natural disaster. prior even to the arrival of Hurricane. Please see North Carolina Government press release. Also, I have lived in various climates including Kentucky where I insisted on having a basement in the house I bought at agr 21 or 22 due to tornados. It has been my practice from am early age to educate myself on weather conditions in any area I have lived.
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  799. Can you imagine what families with teenagers are going thru trying to feed them!!
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  800. It is certainly a very interesting and unique place. Kind of like the wild wild west.
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  801. Yes. The convenience appeals to both decent and indecent folk. Houbare correct, there have been many bad stories coming out if rest sto0s across the country. One of the saddest was a young woman who was killed at an Arkansas rest stop some years back by a serial killer. That rest stop was way back in the woods. It has since been shut down.
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  802. I think it really depends on the rest stop. Some I enjoyed and some I kept going past.
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  803. I don't usually have a big concern about rest stops in the middle of the day if it is a decrnt one. But the early morning hours before folks are moving about is kind of the same as nighttime to me.
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  804. So true. Setting healthy boundaries is not something I think people are often taught, but need to be.
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  805. We make time for the things and people in life that really matter to us. I bet the busiest person would make time if someone was going to them a million dollars. As you noted, it is all about what we prioritize.
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  806. It can sometimes be a bit of a mine field in the work place for sure.
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  807. I am so sorry to hear about the situation with your children. Dealing with toxic people who are close to us is the most difficult of all. We tend to feel like we owe those folks something. We do not if they do not treat us with the respect we deserve. I think that is the key. Recognizing that you deserve to be treated with respect that affords you the dignity you also deservre, especially as you are the person who gave your children the very breath they breathe!.If thry do not understand that they do not deserve the gift of your oresence.
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  808. It is so sad how we sometimes believe thr negative lies folks tell us. I am happy for you that you discovered the truth.
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  809. There was a reason she didn't have many friends.
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  810.  @bethcloudsandsky  This a route many are having to take. You are far from alone sadly.
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  811.  @sharonwhitton3083  PG&E is a sore subject for many. After years if failure to make necessary upgrades they are now trying to cover their rears from fires that could have been prevented off the backs of their customers, in my humble opinion!
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  812. They were so pleasant to meet😊
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  813. You are fortunate and will do great on the road.
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  814. We both know the employers almost certainly didn't pay into disability insurance or any other thing required. They saved a bundle while Teresa kept their three children safe enabling them be able to work or do whatever they wanted. It is simply disgusting to me that they discarded her with no more concern or help then they did when she was no longer of use to them.
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  815. Thank you so much for your generosity. I will indeed use your donation to help Teresa.
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  816. The bordee problem dod not creat this issue but it will likely exacerbate the problem. There were already thousands if not millions of citizens, increasingly seniors, living in vehicles because of a lackk of affordable housing.
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  817. ​ @sixpackbinky  Yes. Thank God.
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  818. ​ @monicalifornia_  Yes, it is!
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  819. The waiting list for senior housing is years long in this area.
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  820. ​​ @sandyallen1523 It is insanity. I believe the worker was a hard a$$ and is wrong But people have to protest sadly a lot are afraid to do so.
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  821. I have a number 9f ideas but getting anyone to implement them is the problem as many who are making money off the system staying as it is would cease making money.
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  822. Absolutely!
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  823. I have found that Imani Section 8 properties ares are in very high crime areas. Also, the inventory is limited as many landlords do not want Section 8 tenants.
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  824. I have never seen prices on goods go down once they have been raised. You are right about how these increased costs have thrust so many seniors into poverty. Seniors are the fastest grop.of people in this country falling below the poverty line. It is frightening and disheartening.
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  825. Many are finding thr Golden Years they were looking forward to don't exist for so many. Thank goodness for your son.
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  826. I agree with everything you said. I was just having a conversation with someone yesterday about how at a certain level there is no difference in the parties. It is about greed and power over ideology, and certainly above the needs of the average citizen.
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  827. You can still be respectful, but for your sanity may have to limit the amount of time you spend in their presence. Love from a safe distance. If you allow the life to be sucked out of you there will be nothing left shoupd they really.need your help. You may also have to set some emotional.boundries. Dr. Henry Cloud has some excellent book on boundries which are also on aidio.
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  828. I think we are all disappointed at how things are developing, so often to the detriment of seniors and lower income folks.
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  829. Actually, presently seniors in this country are falling below the poverty level at a higher rate than any other group!
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  830. I think things are going to come.to a head in thr near future. It can't can't continue.like this!!
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  831. I wish I could do so.much mire. Hopefully when I get my land and tiny home village.
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  832. So many things to consider all at once. It can certainly be overwhelming!
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  833. Trouble uploading this video which has now been solved with assistance from Google staff will result in this video being post3d tomorrow morning early. So sorry for the unexpected challenge.
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  834. Many van life folks do eat poorly, but many are also vegan and are really conscious of what they consume.
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  835. Excellent point about knowing exactly where you are located in case you have to call for help!!
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  836. Any tip is helpful. Thank you
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  837. They have pit toilets at that location. As far as safeguarding your things she camps with two other men next to her. That is thr best way to do it if you have things outside so therr are others nearby keeping an eye out. Therr are ways to have a hot shower. I am going to air an interview Saturday with a shower set up.
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  838. The problem with that is her dog.
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  839. You are so right. There needs to be smarter solutions and people who care enough to come up with them.
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  840. When I was young a friend of mine from another country said she would never live in America as it was so hard for poor people here. Now I understand what she meant.
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  841. Thank you. Sometimes I come across a story that just needs to be told. Especially when it makes no sense. City officials think it is better for this woman and others to sleep in the streets than in their rvs or vehicles!! Go figure.
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  842. That is a good idea.
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  843. Thank you for reminding me. I meant to mention dog food in the video.
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  844. Thank you so much Terri. We must keep a calm head in these increasingly turbulent times😊
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  845. They have a dangerous job and we're in the Frontline during Covid. However, having said that I don't believe they should have gone out on strike. They wanted 70% or 77% increase, they were offered 50. I believe they should have stayed at the table and continued to negotiate.
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  846. I worked in law enforcement for 20 years before retiring from such. Five of those years were in investigations. In the investigations unit we received the dispositions of the sentencing for all the criminal cases going before the Superior Courts. All of my co-workers, primarily white, as well as myself a black woman, often discussed the huge discrepancy in sentencing between the races for the same offense. The most lenient sentences went to white females, followed by hispanic females, followed by white males, then black females or hispanic males followed by black males. I am not saying that everyone of color sent to prison got a bum rap. That would be a ridiculous position to take. But I can say with a certainly that there was a difference in sentencing that corresponded with race. Perhaps it was a difference in the ability to have good legal representation. I really don't know. I am simply sharing what we all observed. Perhaps it is like poor people dying from illnesses because of the lack of proper medical care more prosperous patients survived because of better care. I don't know. You can draw your own conclusions.
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  847. If I can find someone to show this I will.
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  848. Yes I agree
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  849. Amen!
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  850. Yes, but if they try to work even a small amount to get ahead or out of poverty they lose all the assistance!
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  851. I am so sorry to hear about your situation. Have you perhaps reached put to Habitat for Humanity. Also, there are a number of churches that have a week each year where they go out and do repairs on homes for free. I suggest calling every church in your city if need ne and ask if they have such a program. Lastly, there was a program when I was in a different area of this state thru the gas and electric company that came out and did some weather stripping type upgrades for free. Just be very careful that you don't sign anything without having someone trustworthy review it to make sure you aren't signing up for a costly repair.
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  852. To me it is next to criminal what is happening at many mobile home parks across the country. As far as finances, .even though we were quite poor in my early childhood I remember my mom taking me amd my brother to the bank when we were perhaps in 2nd or 3rd grade and us putting a dollar in savings each week all year for a "Christmas club". We would then get something like $54 or so near Christmas to spend on gifts. I was so excited to have the amount I saved plus more and that stuck with me into adulthood. I also saw how my parents avoided debt and many other traits I copied. As far as paying off my home, I have chosen instead to look for property on which to develop a small tiny home village for folks who can't afford the market rent.
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  853. Many people have either already decided to move out of the country or are considering such a move. I hope it doesn't come down to that for me. But, it is an option I think that has to stay on the table. May I ask what country you moved to and why you chose it?
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  854. You make a lot of good points. So often young people are willing to engage in questionable practices at work in an effort to further their careers not realizing they will be hung out to dry when it hits the fan by management claiming no knowledge of their actions and often being sophisticated enough to leave no paper trail.
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  855. Oh yes I do believe how many homeless people are at rest stops. I have visited some of these rest stops at night. It is heartbreaking. Would you please email me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com I would like to know more about Pauline.
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  856. You tell me. I sure don't.know!
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  857. My mom used to say that all thr time!
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  858. As you said, if it was this or the streets than this is a great option.
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  859. Well, it is not for everyone. But for some it would be a huge blessing.
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  860. Yes, you could!
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  861. I think it could be bolted down to a concrete pad. But you may be correct about it not passing code. However, folks live.in rvs that are not to housing code. I guess it would have to be tested
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  862. I could too, and for only $799. What a deal!
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  863. Lee knows what boondocking is. It is just not her thing. I like to show all sides of camping occasionally.
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  864. Actually I disagree. They have running water, a fridge, power and solar, and a comfortable bed. They can always throw a oortable toilet in thier rig if they choose.I know many folks who don't have any of those things and still boondock fulltime in their rigs. When I first got my cargo van for an entire year before I had it built out I only had a cot, a fold up toilet, no running water just gallon bottles, no fridge and no solar. I had a small portable power station. I traveled to Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and all over California boondocking the entire way enroute to each destination.
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  865. 💛💜❤💙🧡 Thank you.
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  866. I did start out primarily doing episodes showing nomads how to cook simple inexpensive but delicious meals on a one burner butane stove. I haven't done that in awhile. Maybe I'll do a van life cooking episode next week.😊
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  867. It absolutely would plus provide lots of ventilation!
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  868. There is indeed a method to thr madness. I believe it is also members of both sides trying to gain political clout at our expense without any regard to the damage being done and ultimate harm to us as taxpayers.
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  869. So true.
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  870. I think they feel that the anticipated billion dollars in extra revenue from fees will compensate. But I think they will be sorely disappointed when the total loss is added up.
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  871. No. As a non rich person I can say for a fact that there are many people in New York and California who are not rich. Just to name a few, teachers, waiters, retail clerks, grocery store employees......
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  872. But good can and will prevail. Sometimes in the midst of something this terrible it is hard to hold on to that truth.
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  873. I think we tend to get lax, it is only natural and it is being made aware of incidents like this that help remind us of the need to be vigilant.
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  874. Thank you ❤❤❤
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  875. That is so sad ajd senseless. I have heard that I-95 going to Florida is one of thr mist dangerous highways in the country.
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  876. I realize when I air a video that forces people to confront an ugly truth there will be push back, likely partly outt of denial and part out of fear. But it is worth the criticism and false accusations if just one person avoids being victimized because of seeing this video.
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  877. This was in thr middlenif the day with others around so they likely let their guard down. A sad lesson for all of us.
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  878. Thankfully it looks like Mrs. Weaver eill survive, but without her beloved husband of 40 yrs.
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  879. Me too.
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  880. Your comment doesn't upset me at all. I understand why you could feel the way you do. But, if you think about it Tiffany is getting minimum wage and more. The hookup campsites.at this location are $50 a night and Tiffany's parking space is much larger than the other sites.have..At 30 days per month that would be $1,500. Tiffany works 20.hours per week. When you do the math she is getting more than $17 per hour in rent value. For many who are living on Social Securitu or disability receiving under $1,000 per.month this provides for their basic needs, lodging space.and utilities, other than food and toiletries. It allows them to not have to spend money traveling around on gas or looking for parking or campsites and even would permit them to save a few hundred dollars.per month, which would be over $2,000 if they stayed a year. It is not for everyone, but for some it would be a godsend..BTW many nannies have similar arrangements, but usually get a small stipend in addition as they typically work way more than 20 hours per week.
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  881. Very true. I don't.know that all really.know the why even when they start. Sometimes.kust a.vahue feeling of.discontent with life.
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  882. Windows do add a connection to the outdoors and prov8de natural light.
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  883. Or an exit window.
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  884. Thr last one was definitely my favorite.😊
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  885. You hit on what I think.may be the key.to this kind of thinking. That pull yourself up by yourself mentality.. We live in a very individual oriented society where individual rather than group efforts are celebrated.It carries into housing choices where so many seniors are living alone in poverty struggling to put a roof over their heads rather than live in shared housing situations that would be so much easier on them financially.
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  886. Cuddles is a mama's boy, not a warrior🤣🤣🤣 But he will bark at anyone coming up at night.
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  887. Thank you. Itnis doubly difficult with a special needs kiddo. But we do our best. Youbare so right about the tragic consequences sometimes of trusting authority iver intuition. I also think of the fire in Maui where officials reportedly directed people back towards the fire. The ones who refused to follow those directions and went thr opposite way survived.
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  888. It really is a shame our kids don't get to have many of the carefree experiences we had growing up.
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  889. E350. The back was a custom shell put on for the plumbing company that originally owned the van.
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  890. It has 1/2" closed cell foam behind the wood . So, basically on the walls and ceiling.
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  891. Well the video was a success if it brought a smile to your face😊
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  892. Not true. Some live in vans ajd vehicles by cboicr. And, even introverts get divorced, come down with cancer or other serious medical conditions, have parents or.other family members that get sick and need care.. Some things even the best planning can't cover. Hopefully you will never have to learn that first hand. I ended up quitting my job 10 years early leaving a huge promotion and thousands behind in future safety retirement payments when my doctor told me my job was going to kill me if I didn't leave it and on top of that I adopted my niece's special needs child who had gone into foster care. Fortunately, I have been ok. But life happens despite the best planning.
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  893. Yes, the further from cities and amenities the cheaper land is
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  894. You are one of the lucky ones.
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  895. I am sure trying to. Sometimes a bit stubborn, but working on that to😊
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  896. I don't think he'll ever park in a handicap spot again. At least not if there is an old lady around🤣
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  897. And he got it🤣
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  898. That is the generation I'm from. The current generation is the "give me" one with disastrous results!
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  899. Something that could be copied in many Sienna's and I believe Honda vans too.
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  900. Yes. I agree. Patience is the key which is kind of hard for a reforming type A personality like I am . LOL
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  901. I hope so too. We'll see.
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  902. No, there is very visible law enforcement.🤣
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  903. Thank you for that info. I am the most technically challenged person out there so this kind of input helps🙂
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  904. You Rock my friend👍We'll talk next week
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  905. I have to say I am pleased too at how this no build build is coming along. Hopefully by jext week some time it will be done. Bit turn Pascal texted me and said he had another idea for the sink.So we'll see when we actually get thru tinkering🤣🤣🤣
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  906. O'm glad to have herm Adds purpose to my life😊
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  907. Absolutely. And, always keep your keys in the same spot so you are not fumbling for them.
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  908. Safe free overnight parking is essential and something I have been working on for several years.
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  909. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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  910. I think when we free ourselves from all the obligations and busy work that binds us it is surprising how content we can be and with so little.
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  911. That is a great way to have the best of both worlds A homebase with amenities and a safe place to park and the freedom to travel.
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  912. Nothing beats knowing what you are getting into in advance to help make the best decision.😊
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  913. I hope you can too!!
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  914. Well you have eliminated all the problems up front🤣🤣🤣
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  915. I think he was just talking in general about how in van life if you are parked near someone annoying you can just turn the key and drive off.
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  916. You got the entire point of this video👍
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  917. Oh my. I am so sorry to hear about that. Sounds like it was even scarier than my situation!
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  918. Bless you as well. You are definitely a not alone in feeling ashamed. But I tell you for a certainty you have no reason to feel such. What we truly need is more compassion and kindnes!!!
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  919. There is no reason to be ashamed of being unemployabke eithert!!
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  920. Let me tell you this and I hope you really accept it because it is true. You have just as much value are are just as much a child of God and important to him as the richest person in the world or Kings and Queens. DO NOT LET ANYONE CONViNCE YOU OTHERWISE❤❤❤ Do join us for our GLOW LIVE every Saturday at 3pm pst. On Christmas Day we are going to share dessert together.
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  921. I absolutely agree that American citizens should be helped before anyone else!
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  922. Kate is such a lovely human being too.
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  923. So true
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  924. They should, but that appears unlikely.
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  925. I might possibly believe that narrative but for the fact that they reportedly vandalized other property, allegedly.one of them told the other to run over a man, and threw a huge rork into a vehicle that had an interior light on inside it thus clearly had someone in it at between 1-2am. As a former peace officer I am not buying the innocent kids joyriding version. More like deliberately terrorizing innocent people not caring who they might injure.
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  926. Am praying for them.
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  927. Sometimes we entertain angels unaware.
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  928. I am so happy to hear that 😊
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  929. Isn't amazing how people can come up with these survival ideas
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  930. Haha. The 71 yr old me sometimes trues to he the 25yr old me. Doesn't usually work out🤣🤣
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  931. Such entitlement is really offensive to me. Something like that would cause me to change my mind of Inhad planned to leave a tip. There are even videos of food delivery people getting really upset because they did not think the tip was enough. One tip was $8 on a $30 order and the delivery person was angry!
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  932. But there seems to be a movement afoot to make us feel guilty for not tipping even when no service!!
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  933. I don't order food delivery. The cost fir a simple rider with all the fees is outrageous. Then the delivery people can get really ugly if you don't leave what they think is a good enough tip even on a small order. One person acted out because of an $8 tip on a $30 order. How crazy to me.
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  934. And they are just putting the food in a bag off an assembly line!!!
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  935. That is why I don't eat at any of those places. I want to decide based on the service.
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  936. What the heck is a prep fee. Sounds more like a "rip-off fee".
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  937. I wish I had too.😒 I will try to contact him and find out.
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  938. It certainly would be.an exciting adventure.
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  939. Good for you Lori!!!
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  940. Sounds like you did what you needed to do. Great job!
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  941. A too common story!
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  942. He appears to me from what I see to be thriving!
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  943. I couldn't agree more!!
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  944. Yikes. I don't understand how that can happen unless you are talking about having to pay existing debts out of the estate that is left before dispersing it???
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  945. Thank you. Sending blessing back your way too❤
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  946. Thank you. I am hearing from folks from the UK, Germany, Canada, Australia and other places. This is a huge international problem!!
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  947. The current government poverty level is ridiculously low and absolutely needs to be raised significantly!!
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  948. I appreciate and cherish every.minute, especially as I grt older
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  949. I know exactly what you are talking about. At this stage in my later years, however, it has simply become too cumbersome. I want to enjoy every minute and not waste time. So, I am really working on accepting when good enough is in fact good enough.
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  950. 🥰
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  951. The older we get the less time we have left and the more valuable that time is. Too valuable to spend time on trying to reach an unattainable level of perfection.While I wish I had realized this earlier I am grateful for at least grasping it now.
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  952. I am no expert but I will gladly share what I have learned and what has helped me.
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  953. It seems pretty basic. But sometimes I think people simply don't want to hear facts. I hope people will do their own research and educate themselves.
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  954. I have found that often if people disagree with me they often try to smear me. I am just a regular person trying to help others.
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  955. It will indeed be interesting to see what happens to prices.
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  956. I understand what you are saying but I think harming Americans financially is not the answer. How about increasing border patrol agents giving them actual authority to stop illegal immigrants from entering rather than the catch and release practices, re-instate requirement for application for entry outside of the country not once here illegally. More court staff and courts ajd set them up at the border. I could go on and on.
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  957. You are so welcome! It is important to share information, no matter how uncomfortable it may be for some people.
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  958. I hope you are right about price going down. Those who will get the largest tax break from no tax on SS are individuals who receive the larger and/or maximum amount from social security and /or have other income. Those receiving Social Security who are below the poverty line level likely don't receive enough to be taxed already.
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  959. It us not simply a matter.of.Mexico closing the border. They have less resources than the U.S. and there are thousands of miles of border to patrol..It is also a matter of U.S. Border Patrol officers have thr authority to stop people at the border from crossing over in the first place.
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  960. I have to disagree when you say that bringing up issues that directly impact my viewers is not what my channel is about. It is exactly what my channel is about. Failing to do so is failing my viewers. While I appreciate your wanting my channel to grow, I do also, but not if the cost of such is to remain silent when I should speak up.
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  961. He really is a genius. Aren't we.lucky that he shares his ideas with all of us😊
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  962. I agreement Stop answering n unknown numbers. Problem is they can also "spoof" you. They can make it look like they are calling from another number!!.Scary stuff.
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  963. Great.points!
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  964. So there is a silver lining to being broke after all. LoL
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  965. Especially with me supervising!
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  966. Yes. I am partime in my van and have always revealed that. Although 120k+ miles in 5 years is a lot of van living.
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  967. It is really a relief to be able to park somewhere and know that no one will be harrassing you or waking you up making you leave in the middle of the night!
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  968. 😅😅😅You sure do.
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  969. That wohld be great!!
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  970. Actually we have been very fortunate with pretty nice weather thank goodness. But I brought a portable a/c just in case.
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  971. It is really kind of janky but I will show it on an upcoming video 🤣
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  972. You are ahead of most people!!!👍👍👍
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  973. Based on her speech and response I think itnis safe to say there will not be any uprisings or efforts to thwart a peacefull change over.
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  974. Thank you. Pray for us as well😊
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  975. Yes, taking out the front seat would offer better options. I have offered for us to do that for Hank.we'll.have to see if he is willing to do that.
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  976. That us something to really look forward to!!
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  977.  @freedomdove  That person is very grateful I'm sure!!
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  978. Sadly I also have the procrastination gene. You are so right. Perfectionism and procrastination so go hand in hand and feed each other.
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  979. Being a perfectionist can certainly delay or even keep on from getting things done. I had formed my channel for a whole year too before I posted anything.
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  980. I think we all have to learn to give ourself some grace.
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  981. There are certainly a number of different reasons. I think I have figured out mine. I hope this video encourages others to do the same.
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  982. He sure does have a sense of humor, doesn't He🤣🤣🤣 Blessings to you
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  983. I certainly do feel theLove, especially on the Saturday Lives. Just knowing others are praying for me is such an encouragement. Thank you so much❤
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  984. Thr problems with FEMA transcends parties and administrations. It goes back to Katrina. It has happened on both sides of the aisle. The expectation from people in crisis is that FEMA will do certain things within the first few hours and days of the crisis and they simply are not structured to do what it is reasonable to expect them to do given their title. There needs to be, in my opinion, a complete restructuring.
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  985. Absolutely. There are so many empty schools.and other buildong that could.be used for.housong for homeless.
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  986. It is also as a result of the NIMBY (not.in my.backyard) mindset. Therr are dozens of stories about devrlopers actually .trying to build affordable housing only.to have neighbors.to the project.gang.up.in forcr.to.persuade.city councils.to.deny these projects..
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  987. I am absolutely not opposed to helping migrants and others that are not citizens..If that were the case I would.not sponsor so many children from other countries, bring supplies to orphanages in Mexico and other countries. What I am.opposed to is putting Americans in need, particularly seniors, veterns, disabled, and children last. Disallowing a struggling senior from receiving food stamps.because she makes $8 too much but if she no loner works part-time as an exhausted 75 year older she will still have to wait 6 months to qualify for food stamps while someone coming into the country as a non citizen can obtain them almost immediately. I can't agree with that and will speak.out. As far as how I spoke to the tow truck driver. He arrived with equipment that was not at all what 3 other drivers.including a state employee, advised me was necessary in order to safely tow.my vehicle. And.when I spoke with that driver.before he accepted the tow I was advised a different tow vehicle was going to be used. So yes, I was.gping.to ask questions and express.concern when he was.tpwing what represented decades of savings and sacrifice on my part to buy.my van. I know the content of.my character and what I do for.others. At this stage and.age.in my life with me and God.knowing I am good with that. I say goodbye ro you and wish you well.
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  988. It sounds like you are from a.famiky that.uad and.passed.on good.solid.values.
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  989. Thanks for the info. There us a Facebook group, Seniors on Low or Limited Income. Yiu might want to check it out as there are frequently women who may need someplace.
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  990. I will😊
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  991. Daryl is the kind if person who will make the best of whatever circumstance she is in. Such an encouragement to others.
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  992. The Toyota Sienna is a grratchoice for camping. My friend Pascal at Tiny Campers YouTube has done some fabulous conversions in his.
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  993. All of the above and more. I wouldn't want my daughter closing one of these places alone at night or even with one other kid!!
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  994. The people.in power have got to address the cost of living and provide affordable jousting, cut this foolishness about all these gas fees, deal with these billion dollar utility companies charging an arm and a leg, etc.etc.
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  995. I agree that companies are not usually going to pay top dollar for what wohld be considered a lesser level of skills. Unfortunately, it is very difficult for some folks to break the cycle of poverty even when they want to. Single parents have an especially difficult time as often child care costs are more than 50% of their wages. There should be changes to the system such that someone who is receiving government assistance could keep the assistance if they are attending school for either a degree, trade or even certification of some sort. When they complete the training and start working in their field then assistance should gradually be tapered off. Currently if someone earns even a dollar too much all their assistance is yanked away., including childcare, food stamps and any monetary aid. This is a disincentive.
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  996. I think people need to start connecting with each other Wenused to have neighborhoods where people looked out for each other and cared about each other. I think that is a start to rebuilding our nation one community at a time.
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  997. Kind of like the story of the Emperor's clothes.
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  998. Becky is as determined as she is sweet and it has served her well.
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  999. It sure is beautiful!
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  1000. Thr best th8ng O have found is to ignore ore these MOBs. It takes the wind out of their sails when you live your best life!!
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  1001. Yep. If youbdon't east to be mean and nasty like them they aren't interested.
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  1002. On occasion, but I don't think it is nearly as much as women, sadly.
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  1003. Kudos to you for speaking up👍
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  1004. ❤❤❤
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  1005. It is so true. Most bullies back down when confronted but get worse if no one stops them.
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  1006. It never ceases to amazing me how.much delight these MOBs get out of torching other women.
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  1007. Such a shame grown women who still haven't matured to their chronological age!
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  1008. Absolutely!
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  1009. I thinknthese kind of women were this way long before menopause.
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  1010. It is kind of like watching a horror movie.
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  1011. They gravitate towards each other. Birds of a feather kind of thing.
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  1012. Mine either!!
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  1013. Thank you. My prayer is that I will exhibit more of Him and less.of me. Sometimes I succeed and sometimes I don't😒
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  1014. The older we get the more we need each other's support. MOBs have never learned what real friendship and sisterhood is.
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  1015. I have found that these kind of women seem to be the most vicious towards other women who are happy and contented with their lives and/or successful in some area. Could be a touch of jealousy at play too.
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  1016. He is certainly a friend for all times!!
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  1017. And for illness or worse.in the winter due to extreme.cold conditions without heat..In Great Britain.when you run out of.money in.your meter they turn the gas.and electric.off. At.least here they sometimes will work with you.
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  1018. You never know. Best if at all possible to just avoid credit or pay it off every month.
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  1019. We really do have to help each other!
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  1020. Sometimes we learn the most from our mistakes. Hard lessons indeed.
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  1021. It is usury plain and simple!!!
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  1022. So glad to hear that you enjoyed the video Jill. Stay safe and cool🙂
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  1023. I agree that Lisa certainly has not been confined or limited.as is often thought to be the case when one thinks of someone in a wheelchair.
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  1024. I believe there is plenty of blame to go around on both sides of the aisle. Waiting so long to take action and then blocking the bipartisan agreed upon bill that would helped shutndiwn thr stream of illegal aliens. No innocent parties here. Until we van elect officials whose only purpose is solving thr problem not blaming each other there will be no solution.
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  1025. The best way to overcome fear is to be informed so we can make sound choices.
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  1026. I want to know why the foxes are watching the chicken coop!!
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  1027. I believe.im protecting the rights of those most vulnerable unborn and already here.
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  1028. I concur that folks need to do their own research. And I also believe that before sending funds out of the country or on non citizens we need to provide for our citizens, particularly seniors, veterans, and the most vulnerable.
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  1029. We need to be intensely questioning these politicians about their plan to salvage SS and Medicare.
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  1030. I don't work remotely for any lawyers or anyone else. So, I guess I must have a voice twin.. I sure hope she is nice to people if they are going to think it is me LOL
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  1031. Good for you Juli, not allowing yourself to be dissuaded from doing what you really wanted. I bet it is striking!
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  1032. Thank you TC 🥰
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  1033. Yep. That's what it says in the Good Book!
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  1034. Sometimes you just gotta laugh🤣
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  1035. You are right of course. But sometimes I just have to say something.
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  1036. I am always amazed when people think they know more about what is done or.in a.person's body than the oerson themselves. I had a oerson challenge.me.once when I was wearing.my hair in a pontail telling.me that my real hair was not real.SMH
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  1037. Sometimes you have to lance a sore to heal it!
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  1038. Yep, yep, yep!!
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  1039. Hello Rosemary, As I read your comments I am horrified that no one within the system intervened on your behalf and stopped the madness of your being shuffled from one home to another. It sounds like you are a survivor and despite it all have evolved into a decent and caring individual. Thank you for sharing that glimpse of your experience with us.
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  1040. Lindy is actually a very kind, generous and classy lady and is quite smart or we wouldn't be friends. We have different styles of presenting things but that is what makes.life interesting. It would.be pretty boring if I surrounded myself with.my clones.
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  1041. He really is Timothy. He is building a house right now. Boy oh boy do I want to see it when it is finished!
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  1042. Now that is dedication and love! Unfortunately, my van won't fitting a parking garage.
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  1043. He is such a part of.our family.and the least complaining member. LOL
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  1044. Thank you Nora. Cuddles is living the life🤣
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  1045. I truly don't know. I just hope the proposals I shared do not get implemented.
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  1046. If you would like to email me I will gladly name a few, although you could easily look it up for yourself. Just a note , as a former journalist and peace officer working in investigations for Superior Courts, including death sentence cases, I do my best to fact check things I say on air.
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  1047. I think we are all in a wait and see mode right now.
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  1048. Well, we do.live in a democracy and the voting public has spoken. We will see what the results will be.
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  1049. I really do try to be balanced and distinguish between fact and opinion.
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  1050. I don't.know. Don't really care at this point. Simply want our seniors provided for.
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  1051. Neither is Idaho anymore, Vermont, New York, Florida, much of Tennesse now, etc. etc.
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  1052. I have wondered for a long time why more senior don't live together to cut down on expenses.
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  1053. That's a good question
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  1054. I know three women who were denied food stamps because they made $11, $8, and $5 too much each month to qualify!!
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  1055. Be prepared is indeed the best advice!
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  1056. Some do find the freedom wonderful
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  1057. That raise of it goes thru will really cause so many nomads to have nowhere to go in the worst of winter!
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  1058. Lindy did all the work🤣
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  1059. Both are impressive women
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  1060. That really is the ultimate purpose. To demonstrate the love of Christ so that Ter4sa can see it thru this process.
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  1061. Actually Teresa can understand English quite well. It is just easier for her to communicate in Spanish. Not as easy to learn even when surrounded by a language at middle age when she came here.
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  1062. Me too!
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  1063. It was a labor of love for a fellow human being who needed some help. But I tell you, Teresa was in there working just as hard as me and Jose, and she had an emotional connection to everything which we did not.
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  1064. Isn't it amazing how after stuff is gone you don't even miss it!!
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  1065. We can just provide the opportunity. But I believe Teresa was relieved to get things cleared out of her van. I hope she will be willing and able to maintain it.
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  1066. She was ready to move forward and I believe was exhausted by it all!
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  1067. I have been saying for awhile now that seniors need to develop small shared housing communities to help each other.
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  1068. There is no question that the majority of those who voted made a clear statement.
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  1069. I absolutely agree. You are preacbing to the choir. I don't understand why more seniors have not done so or at least embraced shared housing.
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  1070. So many seniors will likely never be able to stop working. It is heartbreaking for those who really need to stop working.
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  1071. That is what we all need to be praying for, especially wisdom.
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  1072. We really do meed to stand together. I hope everyone will eventually realize that.
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  1073. Therr are a lot of unanswered questions at this point. I do know therr have been many who have wanted to make cuts to pr9grams like Medicare amd Social Security. Inam hoping the power of the vote of seniors will be a restraining factor.
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  1074. I have the same hope. Praying it is not misplaced.
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  1075. I think it is a given they are going to invade Poland address then it will be on with all of Europe jumping in as well as the U.S.
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  1076. I have said shared housing is the solution forever but few seem willing to do so!!
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  1077. Thank you. I do try to produce thought provoking and informative videos, with occasionally one just for fun😊
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  1078. I do not think people who live in vehicles will be in danger of being rounded up. But following the Supreme Court's decision in thr Grant's Pass case involving homeless I believe there is a much less tolerant climate for van dwellers. Buying land to live on is a good idea. Just make sure to check the zoning guidelines first.
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  1079. Seniors and anyone who needs the assistance of any social programs need to be very vocal right about now.
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  1080. I believe the next few years will likely determine the future of our country.
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  1081. Well here it is likely to be 69 soon, I believe.
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  1082. True that. Hopefully it won't take something catastrophic to make everyone remember that.
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  1083. He really is quite brilliant.
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  1084. That is a generous offer, but Kent is camping with a groupnthat will be taking care of his bus during his absence.
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  1085. It is a Gas One GS-8300 Compact foldable camp stove on Amazon. .it is also available online thru Gas One with a 10% discount on first purchase.
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  1086. My conversation with Kent really was fascinating. I am really looking forward to helping him fulfill his bucket list wish.
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  1087. It really is a disgrace that a church would want to help alleviate some of the pain and suffering and a city would say no I pray you get in an affordable housing unit soon.
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  1088. He is the best companion!+
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  1089. As they say in Kindergarten, put.on your listening ears. What I said is I am concerned IF elements from Project 2025 are implemented and I will explain my concerns tomorrow.
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  1090. I started.out as a cooking show but I did my cooking from inside my van showing how to cook easy meals.on a simple butane stove. I keep.planning to do some more cooking videos but just haven't.gotten around to it.
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  1091. She is back to her old self. Thanks so much for your concern🥰
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  1092. It sounds like are doing everything right👍
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  1093. I "retired" at 55 and was in that situation for 10 years til I qualified at 65 for Medicare. It was tough. I was able to take out a plan eventually that had a $5,000 deductible. So basically I was responsible first 5k. I would try to do all my physicals, checkups etc. around the middle part of one calendar year so I could go the entire next year with no appointments and no payments. It was quite a challenge. My other option was to pay $1,300 per.month for only me as I wanted a PPO not an HMO like Kaiser. It was a real challenge. But thongs are better now in California I believe woth Obama care from what I hear. Also, California does have, from what I hear, a decent medi-Cal program for low income folks.
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  1094. There are two options. Decrease expenses or increase income or both. Do you have the options if getting a roommate or taking in an exchange student from Japan. The payment is typically at least $1,000 per month.
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  1095. I kniw it is difficult to save up for an emergency fund when living paycheck to paycheck. I have suggested to a number of folks in that situation that they get a roommate. But they often say they don't want to live with anyone. I wonder if they would rather be in the streets alone or in a home or apartment with a roommate.
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  1096. It is a shame that a developed country like ours doesn't have better.medical coverage for our citizens. Have you reached out to the manufacturers of your medication to see what programs they have? I was able thru cintacting the manufacturer to help a friend get her meds delivered every month for free.
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  1097. What really outrages me is how college campuses allow credit card companies.to come onto campus and suck youngsters into opening up credit cards with no understanding of how to use them responsibly.resulting in many students getting head over heels in debt before they barely begin life as adults it is a disgrace!
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  1098. Thank you so much. I wonder if you choose to primarily stay in one geographical area if you could still teach music if you chose to do so?
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  1099. You are one of the dwindling fortunate ones who have a fixed pension. With current projections showing Social Security needing to make cuts of 23% in order to remain solvent I really fear the voices calling for these cuts to be made to current recipients will push millions of seniors living soley on SS onto the streets.
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  1100. Thr problem is if you don't at keast make the mimimum payment if therr is aj emergency and you don't have the money to cover it you can not use your credit card either because you are behind ajd could be in a real.jam if thr need is urgent.
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  1101.  @steveguti6452  I am praying for you.
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  1102. Sheryl us certainly an example of determination winning out. I met her on her first solo trip in her van in Colorado!!
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  1103. It really is an exciting time. I am sitting in my van looking over the most beautiful lake scene one could imagine. There are adventures to be had, regardless of one's age!!
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  1104. I have to tell you that one of the things that truly draws me to the nomad community is the empathy and sense of community I have experienced. More so than anything in even the immediate neighborhood I have lived in for over 40 years. I miss that in my sticks and bricks. When I was growing up we had close abiding relationships with our neighbors and really.looked out for each other. No more!
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  1105. That is an interesting perspective. Thank you for sharing it Cherie.
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  1106. Personally Agnes I believe there are self serving so and so's on both sides of the aisle who only serve their own greedy purposes and would rather win over and destroy each other than unite to help us average folks. But as this is not a political channel I won't go there
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  1107. Ain't that the truth🤣
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  1108. Kimbo Campers is kind if a boutique operation located in Bellingham, Washington. I think there are only about 450 of these units on the road. They do have a website.
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  1109. An extra bonus is it should be easy on gas being so light.
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  1110. Absolutely!
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  1111. I don't know that it is always what some people are necessarily thinking of in the beginning. But I think they come to really embrace it.
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  1112. God is good even in difficult times. What a story. Just enough brakes to get you to where you needed to go. Bless your daughter. I would love to interview you and hear your story. If you are interested you can reach me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  1113. Yes, Skoolie Carol does access food pantries and other sources. She was in California cat sitting for some friends briefly, but has since left.
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  1114. Once upon a time we also had the tradition of looking after and respecting our elderly. Sadly that has eroded more and more until there is little respect extended to anyone. It seems now most are only concerned about getting ahead and their own well being. As things change financially in this country and cost of.housing and other needs continue to rise I believe people are going to be forced into becoming more communal out of financial necessity and it may he a good thing.
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  1115. I'd rather not. It is too disturbing.
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  1116. It is not realistic to attempt to tell the life story of a person in their 70's in a mere 10 minute video. . So I prudently did not attempt such. Nor was I suggesting that others should be impoverished to provide some sort of financial equity for everyone. However, removing huge tax breaks for many very rich corporations and having everyone in this country pay their fair share to contribute to the society we all enjoy might be a good start. Eliminating loopholes such as those that allowed wealthy corporations to claim millions in funds meant for those struggling during Covid, eliminating loopholes that allowed a famous very rich former professional quarterback to receive and divert millions of dollars to a pet projects at his daughter's college instead of those funds going to help impoverished folk it was meant for and other measures would be a good start at helping those in need. You made some assumptions about Lindy's life and financial habits. I have found that such a practice is usually foolish and often leads to false conclusions as it did in your case. Lindy did own a home at one time, she was also a successful person holding a position of tremendous responsibility and was also a single parent after her son's father died. Unfortunately, she endured two bouts of cancer and the costs associated with such. That is another thing I could address, the health system in our country and how it can totally bankrupt families who have a member experience a major illness. I could go on and on including addressing the billions spent on non citizens when.many of our own citizens and veterns are languishing on the streets. But I will not. I do not engage in fallacies or misrepresent facts. I simply tell the truth and let people decide for themselves how to take it.
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  1117. They really aren't all negative. She just did a video on installing an air conditioner in a van.
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  1118. I have found that making judgments about people without knowing their story often leads to erroneous conclusions as is the case with your judgment about Lindy. Being struck with.two separate kinds of cancer during your lifetime is not somethings one plans for or expects. The financial impact of hospital and treatment bills is financially devastating as was the case with Lindy. There are many other set backs including becoming a single parent after your child's father died unexpectedly. There is so much more to Lindy's story. Again, as I previoisly noted you might want to know more about a person's history before judging them.
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  1119. We did the best we could thinking they would be grateful like we were.
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  1120. What you say makes a lot of sense to me!!
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  1121. So many rutal ajd sad events happening
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  1122. Ok. I believe you🤣
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  1123. This camp is on aBLM LTVA land ( Bureau Land Management - Long Term Visitor's Area) in Quartzsite, Arizona. You can buy a 7 month pass from I believe October- April for $180 total that is only $25 and change per month. It includes trash and there are water and toilets.
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  1124. Yep. That is a big rip off. I believe sodas are one of the moneybmakers for fast food restaurants.
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  1125. I don't blame you for not wanting to work your entire life. To avoid doing so though it is necessary to make some hard choices sometimes and downsize like you are doing.
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  1126. .Wow. I never heard if WalMart dollars day. What a fabulous buy!
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  1127. Looking back I think that growing up poor for a number of years may have been the best thing for me and my siblings. We can all squeeze a dollar til it hollars🤣 ard unlike many the idea of times don't scare us.
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  1128. Sadly it is more common these days I think for folks to be struggling
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  1129. It sounds like you have a lot of self control. Unfortunately that is not the case for many. Some folks I have worked with are actually shocked when they start keeping tabs in their spending to find out how much money they have spent on things like eating out.
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  1130. If I were you I would track the dividends every quarter and use the monthly average for the next quarter. You may go up and down but I wohld imagine over a year it might balance itself out. What do you think?
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  1131. I am really excited too!
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  1132. If you are talking about IRC I do know about Randy and m love his homes. For one of thr homes that will be on property I already have it will need to be built in site as access is anproblem. Tuff Sheds builds on site.
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  1133. Absolutely. For.getting appliances in too!
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  1134. That's a great idea. I'll ask them.
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  1135. I sometimes feel a tad bit reluctant asking folks to climb into things but a picture is so much easier to grasp than a verbal explanation sometimes. And, some of the folks I interview have such complex minds that as someone with zero technical skills I simply have to have them break it down.🤣🤣😍 Glad to hear the timing of this video may help you with ideas for your diy build.
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  1136. He really is. Looking forward to his next project.
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  1137. Now Nora🤣🤣🤣
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  1138. He sure did pack a lot into such a small space!
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  1139. Pascal really is a genius. He has left no stone unturned in coming up with clever ideas to make this a comfortable and practical camper.
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  1140. Sounds like a great build and very functional.
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  1141. If what you got out of this video was that bad policies is all about electric cars you clearly don't get the point of this video. Some of the "bad policies" include penalties for theft and robberies being reduced such that smash and grab robberies have gone thru the roof in cities including San Francisco. As a result dozens of stores closing including Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Office Depot, Whole Foods and many others resulting in loss of hundreds if not thousands of jobs. Other "bad policies" include becoming a sanctuary city, mishandling of homeless crisis causing businesses to lose customers and many having to close down following homeless individuals wrecking havoc by sleeping across their store doorways and urinating and doing other things in their business doorways. I could go on and on.
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  1142. California is gradually becoming a state of haves and have nots with the later being served by the former. If.it keeps.going in the direction it is we will all be living in gated, guarded enclaves!
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  1143. Don't worry. The rest will air on Monday. Inwas going to put it all into one but I thought it was a bit too long.
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  1144. She is quite feisty for sure😊
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  1145. I clarified this in my comment that I pinned at the top of this section. She receives more than $300 per.month from SS but has managed to trim her spending to $300 a.month when she stays on BLM camping. I do know of someone who receives $500 per month.
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  1146. Can't please everyone. Others have complained my videos are too long. So now I simply do what I want to do.
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  1147. I absolutely agree. Unfortunately many people are looking for the easiest solution, not the best.
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  1148. Yes, as far as the sign I was not going to disregard it as I would have no leg to stand on if they towed me as it clearly.stated no oversized vehicles. It is their job to correct the sign not tell members to disregard it. As far as approaching the man camping out I think if more than one person had approached him things might have gone south real fast as he might have felt threatened.
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  1149. 🤣🤣🤣
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  1150. Every time you tell me where you and the bride are camping I get jealous🤣 Funny how Covid revealed it wasn't those nasty old tourists!!
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  1151. The best word I can think of to describe the current system is absolutely wicked. It is designed to keep.people in poverty and a foot on folks' necks. If there s even the slightest possibility of having even a little extra they want to make sure to snuff the hope of that out and keep people struggling to barely survive. I so wish the people who come up with these dastardly ideas of how to run these programs would have to live for a year on the amounts they expect others to survive on.
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  1152. Sometimes I get a little carried away, but it is fun. LoL
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  1153. So true!!
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  1154. What the heck. You are right. I am outraged. The laws regarding the rights of people living in rvs and such meed to be updated to reflect the reality of today. I hope they appealed the decision. This is absolutely crazy!!
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  1155. We all need to realize that as you say are lives could all change in a moment.
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  1156. Red will most definitely appreciate you for doing so. Thanks.
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  1157. I tell you, so many people were scrambling when Covid hit. It made a lot of folks decide a homebase was a good idea!
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  1158. Yes. LTVA in Quartzsite, Arizona from Seotember 15 to April 15.
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  1159. I think the best lesson Terry could give is to prepare in advance and access exactly what your needs are. Also, build an emergency fund as things will arise with any vehicle or rig. There are also a lot of great YouTube videos out there , especially on Bob Wells channel, Cheap RV Living.
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  1160. In Quartzsite Arizona in a LTVA ( Long term visitor's Area) on BLM land. I am planning to put a video up tomorrow and the day after about it.
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  1161. He is a really nice guy!!
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  1162. Thank you for those great tips for keeping our pets safe too!
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  1163. Your were absolutely your husband's angel!!
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  1164. Sounds like you are wise ajd are weighing your options first, not last!
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  1165. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
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  1166. Living on the road is a huge adjustment that many simply can not make.
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  1167. There are certainly pros and cons to both With a pull behind it is more difficult to find parking on cities as most will tow an unattended trailer. But as you say you can unhook and still have shelter if at an rv park and your pull vehicle breaks down.
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  1168. That is true and the numbers are growing.
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  1169. I'm sorry to hear about your health situation. Living in pain is no joke. Depending on where you are perhaps you could attend some van life meetups for a week or so or travel.distances that would take.no.more than a week to get to so you u could get a taste of being on the road from time to time???
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  1170. I have broken down on the road too. Thankfully had extended toeing that allowed me to be towed 200 miles!!
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  1171. Having a home base is a wonderful luxury if possible.
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  1172. ❤💜🧡💙
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  1173. Safe travels to you. Hit me up in my email to let me know if you will be in Califronia and maybe we can meetup for an interview about what it is like as a beginning nomad if I am still in Calif if you come thru.
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  1174. Yes. That is why planning is so important. But many people are doing it on very limited funds so it is possible.
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  1175. There are a lot of videos glamorizing the lifestyle. There are, however, some accurate videos too. I think the ones with sunsets and pina coladas are folks who are just in the life for a short time or have substantial assets so they basically are taking their homelike on the road. Most do not have that luxury and are making the choice to be nomads because of financial struggles, especially older women.
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  1176. I actually have the best of both. I own my home and travel p/t in my van.
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  1177. Money can slip thru the cracks so easy when you aren't on top of it.
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  1178. That is a great idea. Why don't you start one!! I would but I already have too many irons in the fire 🤣
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  1179. It is not for everyone. That is first certain.
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  1180. That's a good point. I can honestly say the quality of care did not suffer and the doctor was very competent and thorough.
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  1181. My daughter had a teacher eho beat stage 4. It can be done and attitude plays a big part.
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  1182. It sounds like you have made a choice like Marina to celebrate life👍
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  1183. She is such a source of encouragement
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  1184. So happy for you! Congratulations 😊
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  1185. Thank you for saying that. I am certainly trying to make a difference.
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  1186. I would say tell that to the man that was reportedly arrested simply because his goggle account being used near where a lethal crime was committed or the man who was connected to a crime for riding his bicycle near a crime scene. Many people think, "Well if I am not doing anything wrong doesn't matter if my information is collected." I have to disagree with this mindset. Any over reach of government is problematic and ripe for abuse. I say this after having been in law enforcement for 20 years. I am not anti law enforcement, quite the contrary. I just know how giving up our rights even in a small way can lead to terrible and unjust results.
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  1187. The question is when is enough enough?
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  1188. Unfortunately, some folks don't want to be educated.
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  1189. So true!
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  1190. Every sotuation is different ased on wjere on thr cluntry you are. But many times today a lot of overweight folks, alas not me, are so because they live in food deserts where there are only fast food places and stores with highly processed unhealthy food for cheap that are high in saturat3d fat and calories but low in nutritional value.
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  1191. You are absolutely right. Now if they were paying my bills.....🤣🤣😍
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  1192. Yes indeed..A little kindness can go along ways.
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  1193. Most people I know who are struggling are good people who care about the same things everyone else does. Some of these judgmental folks need to grow up!
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  1194. Roadpro. It is a cooker that looks like a lunch box. Truckers use them a lot.
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  1195. There is a passenger seat in the front.thatbwas shown in the beginning of the tour.
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  1196. Thank you. I appreciate your comment so much🥰
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  1197. It is filled with great ideas, isn't it
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  1198. Part time. She has a homebase
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  1199. Why is it that some people think because someone is poor they should have nothing? Pets offer a level of emotional support that surpasses anything else. When you are at your lowest is when you need emotional support the most.
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  1200. Thank you for saying that. One serious medical issue or accident can wipe.out a lifetime of savings and good decisions!! Additionally, some folks have worked their entire lives but never made hig incomes and barely had enough to pay for necessities much less put any savings away. So many people.now are finding that they have to work two or even three jobs just to pay rent and buy groceries. This is about the ever-increasing cost of living and wages not keeping uo!
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  1201. Oh, I wonder what nutmeg would add to this recipe 🤔 I add it to my Alfredo recipes. As far as going vegan, my sister-in-law did so to lower her cholesterol and it worked. I may have to start trying some of these alternative meats, etc.
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  1202. I agree😊
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  1203. While what you say is true, these culprits were not suffering from.mental illness, they were and are just plain evil!
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  1204. I will check it out, but criminals come in all colors.
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  1205. I said per serving. There are 4 servings or 4 MEALS. $ 2.31 plus 70 cents = $3.31 divided by 4 =82 cents per serving. Which according to my math is less than a dollar.
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  1206. That would be a great addition 😀
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  1207. That was how the idea for my channel came to he. I saw someone eating cold pork and beans out of a can at an RTR in Quartzsite years ago and I knew I could show how to ear better on the road.
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  1208. I love Rotel and often add it to this recipe. Itnis hard to heat rice and beans as a great budget meal.
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  1209. Go back and watch the video.. Less than $1 per SERVING. The chicken was $2.31 thr rice was 70 cents in sale. $$3.01 divided by 4 meals. Less than $1 per serving.
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  1210. I love Costco's rotisserie chicken😋
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  1211. It was really challenging for me too when I just had a cooler. My food was constantly getting soggy. Until you get a fridge one idea is using a lot of canned foods like tuna, chicken, roast beef and even canned hash or small low cost canned ham and other shelf safe foods like rice, beans and noodles or ramen. Veggies like potatoes also last pretty well. If you are camping with other folks you can take turns preparing meals and sharing so you use up what you cook.
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  1212. Yes, it is a $1 meal per serving. As I clearly explained, the chicken was $2.31 and the box of rice was 70 cents. In my math that adds up to $3.01. Given 4 servings that is less than $1 per serving. You just wrote about diabetes and being healthy. I would think if that is a concern you would limit yourself to one serving. Me and my daughter did. I don't know where you shop but I am able to put together $1 per serving meals all the time. It just takes some creativity. This meal could easily be done as I explained with chicken not from a can and veggies could be substituted for rice. Again, reguires some imagination.
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  1213. A power hat🤣
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  1214. Wow. Thank you💜 Could I get some of your dad's recipes🤣
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  1215. Thank you💜
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  1216. I have more coming uo. Stay tuned. Think I'll just say Tony C.🤣🤣🤣
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  1217. The calvary is not coming. So, people are going to have to start working together to come up with solutions such as shared housing, like boarding houses of old, or renting spaces on private land or other creative alternatives as I believe things are only going to get worse based on the Supreme Court's latest findings in the Grant's Pass case regarding homeless people.
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  1218. It is certainly important to recognize what would and would not work for you before getting into an unbearable situation for all involved.
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  1219. Glad you enjoyed it if you have any ideas for the series Inwohld live to hear them. I will be having a guest on my LIVE on Sat 8/10 talking about some of the differences and Pros ajd Cons between Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
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  1220. Absolutely!
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  1221. Yes. Pre-planning is a must.
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  1222. That is just downright scary to force someone to have to work to survive until 75. Unfortunately, I think k that may very well be on the minds of many politicians in the IU.S. as well. So many resources are wasted by government officials or spent on not citizens that it is having a devastating impact on resources for seniors and other citizens here.
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  1223. Yep. And finding smart ways to cut your rent costs in half or less like Lizzie did.
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  1224. Actually most places list it as 65 and 65 is when most people typically become eligible for Medicare.
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  1225. Start early and it will become a lifelong habit that will pay amazing dividends at retirement.
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  1226. The one thing she said that resonates with me is when she said Aging is not something that should be done alone. That is something I think we all jeed to keep.in mind when making decisions on where to live as we get older. You can actually he alone when surrounded by others such as in a nursing home. Getting older around people who actually care about you is the key.
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  1227. She is such a lovely lady.
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  1228. Isn't it cool. He modified his van to perfectly fit his family's needs. If only.we could do that in so many other areas of our lives.
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  1229. It really is a perfect build and suits Lulu's needs so well. Loads iof great ideas!
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  1230. We should do a Dolly meetup🤣
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  1231. I have to agree. Living in a community where you can make gtrat friends and still travel as you please is ideal to me.
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  1232. Your mom is clearly a very cool lady!
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  1233. Many go up to Flagstaff as it is higher elevation and cooler than Quartzsite in the summer. There is dispersed camping up there. Some get hired for seasonal jobs during the summer as camp hosts at thr big tent event that happens in Quartzsite right aftrr the aRTR meetuo, which provides a campsite and hookups as well as a salary, some even have friends or family who have property they camp on. Therr are a number of different things folk do the other 5 months.
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  1234. As thry say, different stroke for different strokes. I am happy for you and that you and your wife are in a situation that works for you. Also, I commend you for looking and planning ahead for your wife.
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  1235. Glad you enjoyed it!😊
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  1236. There are many elderly in extremely difficult situations. Fortunately Gail is traveling 3 months a year in her car by choice.
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  1237. I like that. One of my mom's cousins had a large bouse in San Francisco when I was growing up. It was sectioned off into 3 units. Her mother and sister lived in one, a brother lived in one and the cousin and her three daughters lived in one. It worked out really well.
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  1238. I decideded to remove myself from the situation.
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  1239. Divorce can be a monster Hope you are getting thru it okaym
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  1240. You do have to do your due dilligence on who you choose.
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  1241. I have learned to provide thr info I can and move on.
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  1242. Yes. But there are waiting lists. I know people who have been waiting for years. Cam make a big difference where you are located.
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  1243. I think they are really interesting. Let me know what you think😊
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  1244. Aloha We call that good home training😊
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  1245. It really does.
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  1246. It is such a different world from the one I grew up in also. At 71 I look around at a society where mass shootings are common place, drive bys are the norm, and trafficking is so prevelant we can't let our kids out of our sight outside even in our front yards. I shudder to think of what it will be like when my 21 yr old has children.
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  1247. Wouldn't that be cool! A warm bed that has locking doors.
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  1248. Definitely! One step at a time.
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  1249. You could pull this with a car!!
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  1250. Me too. But it sure would be a fun and easy camper that you don't have to have a big vehicle to tow it on.
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  1251. They are vegetarians and have been for years. But as they say different strokes for different folks
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  1252. And so much less time cleaning!!
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  1253. That would be wonderful😊
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  1254. Thank you so.much for watching and your kind comments.
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  1255. I too believe this is a company policy and practice. Hopefully this video along with other actions I plan to take will be the start of some changes.
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  1256. So true. I've always thought if everyone would just take action to help people they come. in contact with, even on a very small scale, the world could be changed for the better.
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  1257. Why don't you explain some of the things outsiders cannot comprehend sonI cn have a better understanding. . My only desire is to help this young man, not harm him. I am not asking him to reveal anything about anyone else or disclose thr location of the camp.
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  1258. I checked online. It can be obtained online. The estimated receipt of it is mid to late August. I'll probably just drive to Los Angeles and get it.
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  1259. I am currently assessing the situation so I grt a better idea of what is needed. I will let everyone know it'll there are things that can be done to help.
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  1260. You could probably use thr pink sheet insulation or there are bags of insulation at Hone Depot that isn't wool.
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  1261. Makita Kettle from Amazon
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  1262. Thank you. Glad you like them!
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  1263. I am going to share a video later this week about an experience with my daughter. We really have to school our kids these days, sadly, in the event a person contacts them with intent to do harm to them.
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  1264. I couldn't agree more!!!
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  1265. Yes you can. Thank you for pointing that out😊
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  1266. Good habits!!
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  1267. They are one of the places I feel.most vulnerable. Others are underground parking or an enclosed parking structure. I do my best to avoid them!!
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  1268. Safe travels to you as well.
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  1269. Haha. Well if you know the Bible you know that God used a donkey to warn Balaam of the angel with the sword. 🤣
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  1270. Not an angel, but I do try to be kind and honest😊
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  1271. Thank you Benny. It sounds like you have taken some sensible precautions.
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  1272. Hang in there. You have the right idea. I hope you were able to get the medical help you need.
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  1273. Great tip. Inthink I will try to put up a link to a video I did il with the Red Cross about emergency preparedness.
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  1274. Quite frankly I doubt if either one can perform like we need at this juncture in our country.
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  1275. I pray it doesn't happen. It can't hurt to be prepared and not need it but can hurt a lot if not prepared and need to be.
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  1276. No we are not given to fear as Christians. But we are given to being prepared should opposition or violence present itself. Look at Nehemiah 4 starting at verse 16 on. They didn't just sit around as there was a threat when they were rebuilding the wall. They prepared. Preparation is the antidote to fear. That is what I am suggesting, being prepared.
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  1277. I don't.know how I can explain any better. This country is more divoded than perhaps any time since the Civil War. There is hateful rhetoric being spewed regarding what some folks plan to do if their candidate doesn't win. The election has brought division and hate to the forefront.
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  1278. You are ahead of the game if you have an exit plan. I would suggest starting out with short trips and expand as you gain the right skills and increase your comfort zone.
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  1279. And this is not during a declared period of unrest. That is scary.
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  1280. If you had told me 10 years ago about some of the things that have happened in the last two years in this country I wouodn't have believed it. But now, little surprises me even an uprising.
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  1281. Thanks for stopping by Drbbie. More to come
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  1282. I am going to do a video on this.
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  1283. Truth and more of it.
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  1284. Well that sounds like the direction we are going to have to go. Meat simply for flavor.
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  1285. WOW. No thank you!! It is a shame when you have to take out a loan to have BBQ ribs!!
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  1286. I found the prices in Quartzsite grocery stores shockingly even higher than here in California!! But you are right, much of this is about greed.
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  1287. No. We have to join together and help ourselves.
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  1288.  @grahamwhittaker8844  🤣🤣🤣
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  1289. Many people don't. There are some scary ones.
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  1290. That is absolutely your best weapon. Always better to prevent than deal with a problem.
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  1291. Having to find a safe place to park every night can be very trying.
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  1292. I like truck stops best. I use a website called Truck Master Fuel Finder. You can look by state ajd by Highway and it will give all the trucks stops and the corresponding exitsm
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  1293. I would too. I just wouldn't get out of my vehicle at night or go into the bathroom alone.even in the daytime.
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  1294. Aw, thank you🥰 a lot of people don't eat to acknowledge it but women do have to take extra precautions.
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  1295. It is interesting how different it is from state to state. The nicest rest stop I ever stayed at was in Wyoming. It was spacious and even had plugs oeople were using for their portable generators. It also had a designated area for rvs.
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  1296. Thankn ou so much for sharing that. Now take this information and go live your best toxic free life!
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  1297. Just to clarify. I don't mean don't be an ear to your friends or expect friends to be that fir you as well. I am talking about people who always dominate any conversation you have with them and talk about the same issue, sometimes for years without ever really attempting to deal with it. They simply want you to continue to agree with them about how terrible the person or persons are who hurt them. They are more invested in being miserable than seeking healing. They get something out of being the perpetual victim and this is the role they chose to remain in.
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  1298. Ot sure does seem like thisnsystem is designed to prevent people from having anything extra to deal with things that come up like new tires, brakes, plumbing issues or anything else that happens.
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  1299. You and many others are preparing for a future when they can no longer afford rents.
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  1300.  @janetandrews9030  I am going to make some calls to see about why the senior center closes in the hottest part of the day.
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  1301. Hopefully whoever is elected eill recognize thr plight of seniors and take steps to change things for the better.
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  1302. My suggestion to you would he to immediately set up a budget so you know what is coming in and where everybdume is going. I wish you the best and hope you are able to find a great therapist to help you as you plot your next course.
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  1303. Thr calvary is definitely not coming, at least not for seniors.
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  1304.  @ThirdThaisaCharm  So happy for you and your husband
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  1305. Is that the most beautiful color or what!!
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  1306. Yep. Sure does.
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  1307. Sadly thr COLA for SS doesn't come close to anything near thr actual cost if liv8ng increases when you factor in rent, food, and other necessities.
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  1308. The intent of this video was to discuss how seniors are coping. And that is what I wanted to spend thelimited time I have for each video on and not go down a rabbit hole and not discuss the main topic. I did reiterate and clarify the salient points Pam was trying to make about the food bank issue as it directly impacted seniors who no longer were able to get the food they needed. I have other videos in which the illegal alien issue is the main focus and those are where I address the topic.
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  1309. You and Albert are some smart and thrifty folks.l!
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  1310. It is beautiful here, but.mot for everyone
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  1311. Probably not grrat gas mileage. But then he stays pretty local. I would have an electric bike.tobget around in.
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  1312. Then don't look🤣🤣🤣
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  1313. When you stand inside and actually see it in person it is really even more impressive!
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  1314. You are so right and many do not understand but rather judge. Just one major event can absolutely financially alter the course of your life and family's future.
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  1315. That is a great idea. Once we get her minivan set up I will try to reach the outr4achbsocual worker to see if they can help her with that.
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  1316. Doesn't happen everyday that people employing a nanny don't pay into social security, Medicare or anything else for almost a decade. The least a family who saved thousands by not paying the required fees could do is provide severance pay. Also, it is highly unlikely people this cheap and greedy paid a decent wage. So I repeat, disgarded!
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  1317. It was my intention to use my own funds and money earned from this video to help Ms. Teresa. There have been some outside donations. They are helpful, but not required
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  1318. I have spoken to social workers. Even they are in despair here. I am working to get land to do something like I have seen in Oregon and I hear are also in Washington where there are tiny house communities with shared amenities. I only know of one here and it is on a church parking. It and only has 6 or so units for single.mothers and can only fit one child in the tiny units which are only about 6×10.
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  1319. No, this is not.part of H.O.W.A. and the build will take place in California..If you have items you would like to donate you can contact me at my business email, Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com Thank you
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  1320. It is disgusting. I have heard of landlords making thousands of dollars on application and admin fees from multiple applicants for the same apartment. The only valid fee is the actual cost of running a credit check and maybe ( a big maybe) a $25- 30 fee for calling references from past landlords and the current employer. Most of these activities are part of the cost of doing business and rhere is no way a landlord should be charging these fees to dozens of folks for the same unit. They should be narrowing the applicants down to one or two. Pet rent is a big ripoff. Now pet deposit, that is another thing. I have personally seen the damage some unsupervised pets have done to a unit requiring entire rooms of carpet to have to be replaced.
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  1321. No offense taken. You have raised a valid point. Teresa has been in the U.S. for at least 30 years. Ot is not unusual for older folks who come to the U.S. to retain their comfort by speaking their language of origin while understanding English quite well. They often work at lower.paying jobs such as maids.etc. that do not require fluency.
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  1322. California
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  1323. I cannot give you her contact info without her permission. If you want to share a bit about yourself you can contact me at my email that is listed.
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  1324. It is critical for people to see and understand this seemingly invisible group of poor seniors. Data shows that in the United States the single largest group falling below the poverty line is seniors. Without knowledge people perish. I am trying to provide some knowledge to avert an approaching disaster of epic proportions.
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  1325. We are going to do our best to at least help her to be as comfortable as is possible in her minivan.
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  1326. It is not unusual for those employing domestic staff such as nannys or housekeepers to fail to pay social security or other required fees.. Yes, it is expected that children under one's care would eventually grow up an non longer eed a nanny. But I cannot fanthom anyone having someone in their home for nearly a decade looking after and caring for their precious three children and keeping them safe, only to show that person the door without so much as a dime in severance pay and merely a letter of reference, especially aftrr failing to pay into social security or any other required program and after likely paying them substandard wages. I find this financially predatory behavior and disgusting behavior. Clearly you and I have very different values and ideas on how people should be treated.
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  1327. She is in Southern California. For safety reasons I do not wa t to give her exact location. I have a Cash App that I will put up. If you would like to donate to Teresa you can donit thru that and state you are donating fir Teresa of thru thr Thanks button thr video. But I think they take out a fairly high percentage.
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  1328. I don't know. Where do you live?
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  1329. That is a good idea.once we are able to get her better situated in her vehicle.
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  1330. Thanks. I may start looking for great products that I think would bring value to review from time to time.
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  1331. Negotiating and bartering is right up my alley🤣
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  1332. It was my pleasure to share Pascal's great ideas with you all.
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  1333. I look forward to seeing how you apply this info in your build. Hope you will share it on line when you are done.
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  1334. I know. He is probably making them prettybnervous🤣
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  1335. You and hundreds of others Rose!!
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  1336. It is such a ripoff. I agree. Why should you have to pay 10% more for Medicare because you saved the government money. You just can't fix stupid.
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  1337. WHAT? Are you frigging kidding me??!!
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  1338. These units are not designed to promote a luxury lifestyle. But regardless of how poor a person is they should not be prohibited from doing the very things that will help them rise out of poverty. Not everyone who moves into a HUD unit wants to stay in one. Additionally, regardless of economic status everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be allowed to maintain some level of dignity. Many of the workers monitoring people in these units treat them all with contempt.as though they are criminals. I have a friend who went thru hell trying to prove that a $40 deposit in a checking account was not additional.income and was transferred from the checking account her SS was deposited onto for the purpose of.paying her rent. She had to provide so much documentation it was insane for $40!!
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  1339. Thank you and welcome to GLOW. Come iver ajd join us for.our Saturday Lives at 3pm pst 6pm est. I have heard some horror stories about house taxes ajd insurance in Nee Jersey. Fortunately I am on Prop 13 here. That limits jow much they can raise property taxes in a g8ven year. But they keep trying to undo it. If they ever succeed I am in a world of hurt.
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  1340. We definitely do need more love and grace.
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  1341. That sounds like a fantasy!!🤣
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  1342. No offense taken. But my generation was advised by the generation before us whobwent thru the depression. Save, scrimp, and save somemore. Some were able to do thatm Unfortunately, many of my generation took out student loans, worked in low paying jobs in social services with no retirement out of a desire to help others, and ended up in jobs during a time when pension plans we counted on were eliminated or altered. Additionally, divorce rose to new heights. As divorce is one of the leading indicators off povrrty in women, this development impacted women disproportionately.
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  1343. It is ridiculous. There should be no limits in how.much someone can earn who takes the social security they have earned and paid into.
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  1344. Co-living in some form is the solution, I believe.
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  1345. You never lied there. It is.just the tip.of the iceberg!!
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  1346. I hea4d about that. What a terrible thing to have people planning for years and then have the rug pulled ou5 from under them. It doesn't matter what country. Those in power give little thought to those they believe can't fight back. Inhope you all can band together and change this ruling.
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  1347. Unfortunately, some bad Section 8 tenants have ruined it for the good tenants by damaging properties. Since Section 8 will not compensate landlords for damages most landlords in better neighborhoods will no longer rent to Section 8 tenants and Section 8 refuses to pay prevailing rents as well as some Section 8 inspectors can be very unreasonable. Failing an inspection on a property because a light bulb is burned out. This despite the rest of the property being beautifully maintained. I know this for a fact. All these things make for a very broken system!
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  1348. Thank you and welcome to G.L.O.W. Van life and living in vehicles is not going away. In fact, until or unless there is a all hands on deck approach to developing more affordable housing more and more people, especially seniors, are going to have no choice but to move into vehicles. The last option for low income folks, mobile home parks, has been discovered by corporations who are taking over these parks. They are raising rents such that seniors who have lived there for years are priced out and end up losing their mobile homes as they cannot afford to move them. It is a senior poverty tsunami in the making.
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  1349. That is a wonderful way to look at things 👍
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  1350. Being a waiter or waitress is a very physically demanding job. I would imagine that most older women doing such a job are doing it out of financial necessity.
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  1351. It is everywhere. The saying this winter in Britian was Food or fuel as people struggled to heat their hones.
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  1352. Blaming baby boomers is a ridiculous claim. Baby boomers are sinking below the povertybline faster than any other group in rhe U.S. This, aftrr working their entire adult lives. As you noted, the lack of affordable housing is really a prime factor contributing to this misery for so many.
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  1353. Hopefully one day their anger will turn onto gratitude for all you did for them. So sorry you have to deal with this.
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  1354. Absolutely no more taxing social security .. Stop other reducing social security payments if a senior has a retirement that social security wasn't take out of. Also, there should be limits on property tax for seniors.
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  1355. Your husband certainly demonstrated his love for.you by making sure you would be taken care of if something happened to him. What a caring man.
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  1356. I was always taught it is a poor baker whose own children go begging bread while others are fed. That is what is happening in the United States. You are right. We truly cannot count on thr government and have to take care of each other.
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  1357. Good point. Fear is definitely an element that contributes to anger.
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  1358. Alas, I didn't get to eat at Las Palmas. But I plan to return and not only eat there but also Union Bella and Jacksonville Inn!!
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  1359. Wow. I'll have to check that out.
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  1360. You're welcome!! I have had it with political correctness as well. Time to have a reality check!!
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  1361. Absolutely. I knew better so I never had to get the shoe, at least not for that. LOL
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  1362. Thank you Rose☺️( or uneducated as to what constitutes good manners)
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  1363. I always tell people who think I should conform to their way of living as well as thinking about things, "You do you and I'll do me." The main thing in your van is does it work for you. If so, that is all that really matters. More stuff, more to go wrong.
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  1364. Thank you Cathy. My hope.is to make videos that bless.people wherever they may be in life.
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  1365. But it is all yours. However, I would fix the flat.😊
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  1366. Thanks Graham😊
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  1367. We really as the Bible says fight spiritual battles. Once we recognize that we know what we are up against and can be better prepared to come out victorious.
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  1368. I have seen so many videos on how to be physically comfortable in a van In fact I even did one on that topic. But I have not seen very many on this important side of van life. I think it is really critical as more people are living in vehicles and so many are judging people for doing this. I am glad to hear that although this video wasn't what you expected you weren't disappointed.
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  1369. Remove.yourself out of harm's path or if you are unable to do so and have "enhanced protection" like many of us you can be ready to defend yourself!
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  1370. Thank you for voicing such appreciation and encouragement ❤
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  1371. I bet that would throw off a would be criminal🤣
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  1372. Glad they are helpful.
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  1373. I'm guessing she takes lofe as it comes and makes the best of it.
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  1374. The wait list for low income housing can be years long. One commenter shared that the low housing she was placed in was full of residents from the department of corrections on parole including druggie and registered sex offenders. From what she described it was a nightmare for seniors there!!
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  1375. 👍👍👍👍
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  1376. Preparing in advance is the key so you don't get caught in what turns into a crisis situation.
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  1377. No, I don't think that is the solution. I am guessing you are joking.
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  1378. IlAt this point t after months it would likely be cheaper to buy a new rv than pay the impound fees.😒
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  1379. At.this point the bigger problem are the impound fees which are probably.in thr thousands after 9 months.
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  1380. Not only that many residents in communities get up in arms.about the idea of low income housing in their neighborhood!!
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  1381. Thanks for thr suggestions. I really.like horse pellets too from Tractor Supply, but they come in such a large bag.
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  1382. I can't agree that losing the Class A was a blessing. It was her home and gave her much more space than a car or van and she didn't really drive it any great distances. As far as getting a van, that is not a financially viable solution given the price of vans right now even really ones which would likely have mechanical issues. When people are in crisis and their lives are in turmoil it often looks "weird" to someone on the outside looking in.
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  1383. I discussed that briefly with Jaymi. She didn't think it eould work. Will maybe revisit that again next time we talk.
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  1384. That underbelly has always been there it is just out in the open now.
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  1385. Absolutely water. I actually also bought a dehumidifier in order to collect water too in a pinch.
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  1386. Food banks almost always give put bags of beams and rice that don't take up a lot of space. Packets if tuna at WalMart are pretty cheap as are cans of sardines which can even be stored in shoes and glove boxes. Every little bit helps.
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  1387. From what I hear Costco brought in Christmas merchandise early. I am guessing they did not bring in perishable food for obvious reasons but am hoping they stocked up on canned goods. I guess we will find out soon enough. I have mixed opinions about the strike. I believe here are some behind the scenes wbo want it to go on for quite awhile for as it would benefit them and others who want it to end immediately as it would harm them. The timing is very suspect to me. Thr one thing that gets to me is I am guessing the union president who was a vocal.proponent of striking will likely still be collecting a paycheck while his men are out on strike. If that is thr case it is downright disgusting.
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  1388. Thank you for recognizing that🥰
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  1389. It is definitely going to hurt not only our economy but also each of us individually thru inflation and rising interest rat3s if it goes very long.
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  1390. I pray it will end soon. But the union head seems to have a huge ego. The thing is he is probably still getting paid while his workers are out on strike!!
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  1391. I think it is more about job security too. But they are fighting a losing battle if they want NO automation. They are going to have to compromise.
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  1392. I actually did a tour some years back. But you know what. I will do another one. Probably in a.month or two.
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  1393. I have to agree. Some of the laws which allow repeat offenders to be let out or even be charged with misdemeanors are ridiculous.
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  1394. They are difficult subjects. So much so that YT notified me they would demonitize the video before it even aired. But I knew it was important for people to know.
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  1395. I don't get it. When did crime become an accepted part of our daily life. I have to wonder if the police have decided why bother arresting people if they just get out within hours to only reoffend and reoeat the oricess. We are certainly on the slippery side of the slope and going down fast.
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  1396. Don't think they would agree 🤣
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  1397. That is great advice. I always call back to my van and say, Do you want something to drink James?" as though I am talking to a man in the van.
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  1398. I wohldn't know about Bill Gate family tree. Not in Bill Gates' social circle🤣
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  1399. You are right. It really is a scam as far as I am concerned.
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  1400. SO TRUE!
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  1401. I am so glad you enjoy the content. I believe in researching as well to make certain I am providing accurate info.
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  1402. You made some very wise decisions that you are now reaping the benefit from. Good job planning ahead👍
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  1403. I shudder to think!!! LBJ did many things to change things for the better that he doesn't get credit for.
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  1404. The costs of vans skyrocketed during Covid and have never come back down to ore-Covid prices.
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  1405. I agree their is an absolute lack of any financial literacy training in schools. Even a little such knowledge could make a huge difference in years to come.
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  1406. I think we all have some changes we better make and soon!
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  1407. It definitely is!
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  1408. I so wish there were classes in schools on finances starting no later than Jr high.
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  1409. That's why I'm looking for land!
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  1410. Smart thinking!!
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  1411. I like the net idea!
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  1412. I LOVE that idea!!
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  1413. A jumping off.point for other ideas and to get the imagination going😊
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  1414. True. But that was the case even in sticks and bricks houses in Florida and North Carolina. At least there is not likely the loss of one's life savings with this.
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  1415. Right on!!
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  1416. I think I would change out thr doors
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  1417. There is always one in the bunch!!
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  1418. 🤣🤣🤣Now that's a thought🤔
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  1419. I see this as pretty much a solution if someone is really in a pinch and saving to get something else. Maybe transitional housing.
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  1420. It is freeing when you discover how little you really jeed to be content. I wish you blessings on your continued journey toward finding your land.
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  1421. You are so lucky that your son is a builder. He could also build you a tiny house with wood, using scrap wood from job sites, for really cheap and it would be exactly what you want. Wohld you mind emailing me where you are that lots are affordable. I'm looking for land to develop a tiny house village. My email Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  1422. I think people are going to eventually decide to go in with others to buy land.
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  1423. It certainly beats the tents cities are using for homeless that I bet cost a whole lot more.
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  1424. You could put it on a cement pad on private property. There probably ly is a way to even secure it.
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  1425. I really love my sple butane stove and my Omnia stove top cooker. I cook baked chicken, stews and even coffee cake in it No need to use electric. Pascal's channel is Tiny Campers Build Adventure YouTube. Lots if great ideas on his channel.including a kitchen in a tool box
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  1426. 🥰🥰🥰
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  1427. Ypu're.probably right..just concerned about when it tauns.
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  1428. Thanks Maety.
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  1429. There are certainly many folks living in vans as an only option I don't know if it is most folks when you add younger folks into the equation. Perhaps most seniors.are out of necessity. I wish there were some good statistics on this. Whatever the case, I do believe those living in vehicles is going to grow significantly in the next few years, especially among seniors as even mobile home parks are no longer affordable.
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  1430. I love that lime green too!
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  1431. I am sorry to hear about both of you having such challenging health issues and pray for relief for you both. I fear what the eventual.outcome will be if something is not done immediately to bring this situation regarding the overwhelming influx of illegal immigrants into the country. It is time for citizens to hold our elected officials accountable and demand they come together and establish an effective immigration policy and then enforce it while at the same time prioritizing American citizens in need first.
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  1432. Unless citizens speak up I don't think it will.
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  1433. I think both sides are problematic. But that was wise of you to downsize. I think everyone needs to he looking at doing so to prepare for what the unknown but likely troubled future will hold. Those that prepare now will be in so much better shape. Get rid of debt, cut spending, etc., etc.
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  1434. I think a lot of people are going to make the same decision you have made and there will be a serious impact on small businesses. Thank you for your comment.
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  1435. I'm with you Carolyn. Come on Rapture!!
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  1436. Aw thanks. Hugs to you and your beautiful pup too. Cuddles sends his love too. He still talks about jow.much fun he had with his play date at your house and going out to get the mail with your husband.
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  1437. Amen
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  1438. Sad , but true. They don't make them like Mr. Bernie and Ms. Lois anymore.
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  1439. It is never too late. I started this YouTube channel at 67!
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  1440. It really was a treat for me to meet and interview this lovely couple. A testament to putting God first in your life.
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  1441. Yes they are. We need to stay prayed up and vigilant.
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  1442. Thank you for this info. You indicated you would give thr name of the company at the end?
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  1443. I fear you are right. Hopefully we will be raptured before the worst!
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  1444. Yes, we should.
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  1445. I believe very single action taken toward our safety lessens the likelihood of us falling victim to a violent crime.
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  1446. The reporter didn't say that Mary was out of the hospital, but that her condition had improved. Do you have additional information on this case?
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  1447. What a terrifying experience. I am glad to hear youbwere able to get away. I am certainly reconsidering rest stops and will at the least scrutinize them more closely before stopping.
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  1448. Despite this and other evil among us, God is still on the throne and will remain so.
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  1449. I agree that every person, nomad or not, should take some classes in self defense.
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  1450. My heart hurts for the surviving spouse as well. There is also a loving daughter and grandchild. This is such a tragedy perpetrated by evil.
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  1451. I am so heartened to hear that my content is accomplishing the intended purpose, providing useful information. Thanks Rick 😊
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  1452. You can indeed. Thank you for your comment😊
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  1453. Glad to hear that😊
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  1454. I have learned to slow down as well. It really makes a difference. Using cruise control is a great tip that I forgot to share. Thanks for reminding me.
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  1455. If you want to figure out how to fill a need on the cheap Tim is the guy to do it!!
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  1456. I'm sure Stefanie will do a tour at some point covering all the details you asked about and more. I will absolutely share it out when she does!!
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  1457. Arizona has people who have converted sheds to live in and California. Probably Texas too I am guessing and maybe Utah, and Nevada. Maybe New Mexico. You have to check the zoning and the requirements. I know they won't let you run permitted electric in Apache County in Arizona if you don't have septic., according to a real estate agent there. And in the area where I live in California to be a residence it has to have a bathroom. Best thing is to check with the planning department wherever you are looking. Also, some places to live and camp in an rv you have to have a permit.
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  1458. I really like the idea of a Murphy bed that would pull down over a sofa below.
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  1459. You tell me cause I sure as heck don't know. When a mayor of a major city thinks tents are a great solution to homelessness???
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  1460. Hope it gives folks some ideas☺️
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  1461. Wish I could have seen you put it together!
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  1462. It depends where it is located. Are you tied into existing systems on a property with a residence or are you going to have to run electric from a pole. Can be very expensive if running a far distance. I have heard it costs about $35 per foot to run electric but don't know if that is accurate. For water it is also possible to run from.a well.
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  1463. Good suggestions.
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  1464. Let me know what you think. If you get a chance checkout Tuff Sheds. I really like them. But much more expensive.
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  1465. There are more ajd more popping up. But many of them are set up as short term vacation rentals.
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  1466. Well certainly these are not everyone's cup of tea. If properlynretrofitted I think theyncould make for suitable residences. Also, in considering these vs a vehicle, at some point most people will no longer be able to drive and liv8ng Ina vehicle will nit be am option unless it is an rv. Then, again you need somewhere to park it.
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  1467. Or you need a friend who has carpentry skills LOL
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  1468. That sounds like it would be a very feasible.option for you.
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  1469. That is a false narrative that many hold onto. Some if thr hardest working people I know are poor single.parents working multiple jobs to house and feed their families.
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  1470. You make an excellent point! Feeling superior to those held in distain is certainly a factor.
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  1471. Thank goodness you had your vehicle doors locked ir things would have turned out very different.
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  1472. I.thimk rest stops are the new hunting grounds for panhandlers.
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  1473. So sorry tonhear about your terrible experience. I can certainly understand your not wantng to stay at rest stops.anymore.
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  1474. I tried to. None of them wanted to be in camera, especially the two who live in their car and suv..
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  1475. We jeed to always pray for discernment and wisdom thru the Holy Spirit.
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  1476. I had to make a snap decision and fortunately it worked out. Had I called police it would have taken too long to explain to them what was happening and the perpetrators would probably have been able to commit whatever they were planning long before police arrived. Additionally, I would have missed getting the footage of thee suspects' facrs and missed the opportunity to scare them off in time. In situations like this intervention that startles and interrupt suspects causing them to change their minds is often the best course of action.
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  1477. I just thank God it came to me to do that. I don't know your beliefs but I really believe the Holy Spirit was guiding me that day thank goodness.
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  1478. Love can indeed prevail.
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  1479. We planned on 500 miles per day leaving Saturday arriving Thursday. But we dodn't do 500 everyday amd got here Friday. That was more ambitious than I recommejd!
    4
  1480. I have thought about that fir some time but have just not done it. But I definitely need too!
    4
  1481. Wow. I'm impressed. I bet it will be something to behold!
    4
  1482. Exciting, scary, exciting, scary..... I really don't know which🤔
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  1483. I absolutely love my gas van and am concerned about the possibility of long lines for gas as well as the plight of folks with lower incomes who will not be able to afford electric vehicles when they need to replace their older gas powered ones.
    4
  1484. That is horrible. Seniors are so often targeted. We must be alert at all times and keep doors and windows secured!
    4
  1485. Therr are certainly advantages to solo travel. You can go when you want at your own pace and don't have to consult with or worry about anyone else.
    4
  1486. He does a lot to inform nomads about living on the road. But, I really think he prefers to be in a small grloves. Clise friends or one on one with folks based on what he has said and how he lives.
    4
  1487. Could you take some girls' trips from time to time?
    4
  1488. Maybe you could compromise. Take one trip a year? If he knows how important it is to you and you explain. It as eloquently as you did in this comment there may still be hope. Maybe not to the extent you dreamed of but perhaps scaled down?
    4
  1489. I finally connected with her a week ago. The van is not as bad as it was, but it doesn't loom like me ajd Pascal left it. But she is still able to sleep on her bed now and use her toilet ajd stove. So, she is better off than she was.
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  1490. Thank you for letting me know it was helpful.
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  1491. The reason is that many in van life don't choose a style of van life that matches their personality. I thought when I said it was so important to do so that made it clear. Perhaps not. Many who are extr9vert choose a style of l8fe on the road that leaves them isolated, while some who are introverts chose to constantly be around lots of other people in groups with loads of activity going on. Hopefully that clears it up.
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  1492. True.
    4
  1493. I should have shared but forgot to that there is a spectrum. A person can have traits of both but still be more on or the other.
    4
  1494. It is fun watching all the videos of folks doing van ilfe or traveling😊
    4
  1495. Thank you for recognizing that🥰
    4
  1496. Sounds like you can get along wither way ajd that is a good thing
    4
  1497. Being a trucker is really like being a nomad. As you noted you do "l8ve in" your truck in many ways. You sleep in it, you can cook in it ajd you have to look for a place to park to sleep. That is what nomads do😊
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  1498. I think I am kind of the sane. I love curling up with a good movie or book. Need my alone time but definitely don't want to be in the middle of nowhere alone for a long period of time.
    4
  1499. I can certainly.inderstand how being one of six.children would push you towards valuing your alone time.
    4
  1500. It is crazy. I have seen rooms for rent for $1500. No end in sight. I wish they would bring back the old time boarding rooms where people all lived in a house and had dinner together.
    4
  1501. Thank you Dennis. 🥰🥰🥰
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  1502. That was a pleasant surprise. I guess he did as we say have good home training!
    4
  1503. He really was fun to watch.
    4
  1504. It is quite disappointing how these kids are today!! So disrespectful!
    4
  1505. STAY TUNED!!!
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  1506. I'm guessing if he did share it I was a deranged old lady who did goodness knows what to him and he simply walked kindly away. LOL
    4
  1507. For me running my YT channel and having a special needs daughter a cell.phone is a must, especially as they have all but eliminated public pay phones and I am definitely not computer literate!
    4
  1508. I have been trying to catch them as I can as I am the only doing.my videos, interviews,editing, answering comments, etc. As I see them I block them and report them to YT.
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  1509. So glad.you enjoyed seeing some of the sights from TinyFest🙂
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  1510. I just knew everyone wohld want to see this.😊
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  1511. That's what a lot of women are asking🤣 He is single BTW
    4
  1512. Absolutely ingenious!😊
    4
  1513. Inkivr sharing Barry's.builds. They are so brilliant, just like him.
    4
  1514. Yes. Yard sales are a great option.
    4
  1515. Thank you, but trust me I am no saint.🤣 Just a flawed person, but hopefully a compassionate one.
    4
  1516. I do see as I get further involved that this is not a simple case of simply downsizing. Many lessons learned for sure!!
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  1517. First of all I do not as you call it "shill" for anyone. In fact I am seriously considering buying a tiny house from ITH, at the same price as anyone else would pay. I present content that is of interest to me and/or my viewers or has been requested repeatedly from my viewers as is the case with ITH. I also share opinions expressed by others done in their own words in their own voices. If you have other information that you can backup with actual facts then perhaps you should start your own YouTube channel and share content as you see fit. The fact that you are "anonymous' tells me pretty much what I need to know about you.
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  1518. I just got to the part in your comment where you said you are in the hospital. I am so very sorry to hear that. You have been in my prayers But I will now double down praying for you. May you get the best doctors and may God work thru them to heal you or better yet produce a miracle. He is still in the miracle making business🙏🏾
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  1519. The main attraction in Quartzsite this time of year is all thr wonderful people you meet!
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  1520. I'm with you on that for sure!!
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  1521. I would suggest buying a box of seat covers and bringing a can of Lysol too!
    4
  1522. You will be here next year and it will be even more fun. Meanwhile there will be other meetups during the year til then.
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  1523. Thank you Kathleen🥰
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  1524. Grrat tip Thanks😊
    4
  1525. Just paying forward some of the many blessings I have received😊
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  1526. Lot of people contributed!
    4
  1527. It really isnsuch an improvement. A storage box on top would be great, but I am concerned about her having to climb on something to reach it and possibly being off balance.
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  1528. I do have great and generous friends and viewers😊
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  1529. Costco
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  1530. You are a woman after my own heart. Preparation is the best way to avoid disaster!!
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  1531. You make some excellent points. It is indeed quite different having to deal with the realities of being a nomad in your 20s vs in your 70s any beyond.
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  1532. I have seen people literally save a ton of money. Enough to buy a piece of land. It all depends on how you do van life. Traveling thousands of miles per year and eating out regularly can indeed be more expensive than living in a sticks and bricks.
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  1533. I mean just get something they can sleep on while they are testing out all the other challenges. It , however, also will help them decide what kind of bedding they want if they decide to go forward with being a nomad.
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  1534. I am.not sure. I do have a oermanent homebase. I am betting Bob Wells has addressed this in a video on Cheqp RV Living. But I will ask around and if I get a good answer share it.
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  1535. Sounds like a good olan.
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  1536. Having a sticks and bricks to come home to proved to be a very valuable thing during the pandemuc when rv parks, campgrounds and even national parks were closing right and left!!
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  1537. More and more are in that situation and I think it is a national disgrace, especially when it is seniors!
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  1538. There are many people who actually thrive living in a van or rv by choice. Sometimes as a dream fulfilled in retirement. There are also many people who do it because thry can't afford to pay every increasing rents. Either way there are challenges and I just want to share those so folks who do this lifestyle have at least a heads up. Those who do it for a specific period of time to accomplish a financial goal have saved some impressive sums of money, including one young woman who saved 100k. But that requires a tremendous amount of discipline.
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  1539. I have wanted to have an rv and travel the country camping out since I was a kid. I just love seeing new places, meeting an assortment of people and having fabulous experiences. Then, when I am exhausted I can go home to recharge before going out again. Along the way I found a whole group of people needing help which fulfills that side of me.
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  1540. You'd be surprised how many people do exactly that!! This one just stood out because she was initially planning to leave after the meetup and give her 30 day notice on her apartment. Thank goodness she came to that meetup!!
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  1541. Parking in areas where there are a number of apartment buildings is an excellent choice.
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  1542. Actually I think trying it out anywhere is better than going out cold turkey, especially if the person has never even camped before.
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  1543. Thank you. And welcome as a new Glowbie. Lulu is fabulous!
    4
  1544. Yes indeed. Thank you
    4
  1545. I look forward to experiencing that delight seeing AJ succeed😊
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  1546. I think he has a lot of people feeling like proud mamas about now. LOL
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  1547. From my conversation with Gene he wasn't the least bit sad and said he chose thos lifestyle. Also, he seems to have a great relationship with his granddaughter who he reported visiting and who is wanting to help him.out doing his laundry and I imagine in other areas she can, if Gene would allow.
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  1548. Gene is a pretty independent guy. I got the impression he wants to do things his way.
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  1549. Yes, it did.
    4
  1550. You had a terrible manager. Given this customer's interaction with apparently everyone in the store it should have been obvious that she was the problem.
    4
  1551. That is just plain unacceptable. I do hope action was taken against the security guard.
    4
  1552. He has for sure. It would habe taken a few hours to share all the fascinating stories and adventures he told be about.
    4
  1553. I have always thought that if a person has to denigrate someone to prove their point it demonstrates two things: 1) Their position is weak 2) They don't have the intellect to present their point.
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  1554. I agree. Since Covid it seems to have gotten so much worse with people acting out in hateful ways verbally and.physically.
    4
  1555. A lot of the living actually happens outside. I could easily see myself living in one of these tiny homes.
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  1556. I love tiny homes. Hope to have one somewhere one day!
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  1557. Different strokes for different folks
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  1558. Yes.indeed. Sending praises up.
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  1559. So true. That is a good way to look at situations like this.
    4
  1560. Not having either of these items in van life is a significant fact. I cannot tell you how many times I have had people ask me in comments if someone from a tour I did had something In their rig or about something else I covered.. So, I often repeat important observations in an interview and will likely continue to do so in future videos.
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  1561. I think he has achieved exactly what he set out to accomplish, peace of mind.
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  1562. I'm looking at it like that. Makes for a much better experience.
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  1563. Oh boy. That is a,n even better idea!!
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  1564. And they can't even do their job of passing a budget!! I don't think they should get paid until they pass a budget.
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  1565. So do I!!!
    4
  1566. No. She only has the legally required liability.
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  1567. That did seem odd to me too.
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  1568. Derek had such a spirit ot gratitude that made me have to rethink all my meaningless complaints!
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  1569. Thank you. These videos do not get nearly as many views as my other videos. But these videos are so meaningful to me and I love sharing them.
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  1570. I love doing videos like this. They don't get that many views, but that's OK. I believe is important to share content like this.
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  1571. It is certainly a wonderful lesson.
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  1572. There are many kinds of freedom. Material freedom is certainly one of them
    3
  1573. Excellent point. I may have to "borrow" that one!
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  1574. I can't answer the first question. I am asking that myself. As far as the second question, I don't know when I will see Derek again. But I certainly will inquire more about his circumstances if I encounter him again.
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  1575. He actually was the one blessing me😊
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  1576. It can indeed
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  1577. Yes. Definitely, in my opinion. He needs a woman guiding him🤣
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  1578. The gas mileage is certainly.not great. But if you are staying stationary and that is all you have.....
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  1579. I'm trying to find him. LOL
    3
  1580. I am.looking forward to seeing it when he completes it!
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  1581. Will do.
    3
  1582. Will do my best to catch up with G and do the follow up
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  1583. Yeah. I don't like being asked asked to give a tip.before I am even given my food in a bag. Clearly it is not for outstanding service as you don't even know what the service is like before you get it. It is simply a fee that is expected.
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  1584. I am totally OK with tax free tips. Better for everyone.
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  1585. That is a much better system than here for sure!!
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  1586. That is not right. The person receiving the service should determine what to tip based in the actual service received!!
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  1587. I agree. Terrible service in my opinion should not be rewarded. I would nit have expected it if I totally forgot a customer, but th3n I never did that thankfully and my tips reflected such.
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  1588. So do teachers, but they don't get it or tips and many of them spend their own money on classroom supplies!
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  1589. That is theft ajd disgusting. I worked at a facility once and a customer gave each of the employees a $100 check as a thank you. The director confiscated all the checks. One of the workers informed the customer. All he_ _ broke out when thr customer found out. The director returned all the checks. By the time I reported to work that weekend the matter had been resolved.
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  1590. Same to you!😊
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  1591. 🤣🤣🤣
    3
  1592. The example you shared demonstrates just how far things have gotten out of control Wveryone "expects" something extra.
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  1593. Thank you so much🥰🥰🥰
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  1594. It truly has!!
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  1595. I also blame the states for allowing it!!
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  1596. I think the items you noted are appropriate. As ine can afford if someone does a service for you that brings you food so you don't have to go out or takes you somewhere I wohld definitely tip within my means to do so.
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  1597. Bought his own rv and traveling the world. The stories he'll.have to tell his kids one day!!
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  1598. It is actually a cargo van. I hope I didn't say minivan😏 But it is really cool and worth seeing. I have several other really amazing tours, including a tiny Promaster City DIY coming up too.
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  1599. True that. Indeed a lovely lady.🙂
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  1600. So true. It could take a lifetime to discover and see it all!!
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  1601. Sad to see indeed.
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  1602. I would love to share a cup of tea with you. Starting a YouTube channel might be a good option for you as an additional source of income.
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  1603.  @PInk77W1  No, it is certainly not always easy. UT most things aren't. Each person has to take a realistic look at what comforts they cannot live without before choosing this lifestyle.
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  1604. They should teach a lot of things they are not like respect of elders, budgeting, connection between actions and consequences. I could go on and on.
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  1605. I absolutely agree. Just listening in to folks with experience can be very helpful.
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  1606. Me too🤣🤣
    3
  1607. That sounds like an interesting idea and lightweight.
    3
  1608. ​​ @LinnHamilton1987  Go to the HOWA (Home On wheels) website or Facebook page to get the schedule and info.
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  1609. I have been wanting to attend one of those sessions but it is during church time.
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  1610. Yes, I saw that and spoke to her the previous day. I am praying for her even now that she comes thru this procedure with flying colors! Seniors are such a powerful voice in this country if only we would come together as ine voice!!
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  1611. That is unfortunately what many have decided. No retirement!!
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  1612. Terrible to have to make those kind of choices!!
    3
  1613. I agree, before it gets even worse!!!
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  1614. Let's pray that diesn't happen. The rich will get richer and the poor will be completely destitute!!
    3
  1615. Yes He is!
    3
  1616. Thank you so much😊
    3
  1617. Yes. You absolutely are supposed to be here!
    3
  1618. I am truly amazed and so grateful for the outpouring of love.
    3
  1619. Like I said. Such encouragement. Thank you❤
    3
  1620. Thank you. I am so grateful for my brother.
    3
  1621. It is hard for.me but I am forcing myself.to take it easy.
    3
  1622. It is definitely nothing to play with!
    3
  1623. Thank you. 💜
    3
  1624. Thanks for the tips😊
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  1625. I absolutely loved Monk..Guess cuz I could relate 🤣
    3
  1626. It truly is sad when someone makes decisions based on what others might think,, as is the case with your friend, instead of what they truly desire or what works for n them.
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  1627. I definitely feel you on that one. While it is great attaining goals it would also be fulfilling to enjoy the ride along the way. It seems there are some folks who would ohld like the followup video so I will start working on it.
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  1628. That is so fabulous that you have learned to enjoy the journey. It adds so much to thr tapestry of our lives when we can do that.
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  1629. We.are having a good unperfect day..LOL Hope you are having a great day.
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  1630. Keep.going forward is a great mantra to have!!
    3
  1631. No. Itnis not. People who struggle with this understand.
    3
  1632. That is such a great topic. I am experiencing a little analysis paralysis trying to imagine how I would go about addressing it🤣
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  1633. I have a feeling your customers felt like they were coming out on the winning side of the deal!
    3
  1634. It is indeed difficult getting used to a new normal when physical limitations change the way we have to do things.
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  1635. One of the causes leading a oerson to he a perfectionist as an adult is experiencing critical parents with overly high expectations during n childhood. It seems like you may have experienced that. But from what you are saying you are gradually making progress. The first step in making progress is recognizing there is a problem and you have done that.
    3
  1636. 🤣🤣🤣Glad I could help liberate you. LOL
    3
  1637. You are in the good lane. LOL
    3
  1638. Good.news. I am going to do.the follow up video.
    3
  1639. I cannot say what it would have been like if Native Americans had stopped ships from Europe. But I can say what would not have happened. Native Americans would not have been herded up and brutally marched across this country and confined to reservations, their children would not have been ripped from their mothers' arms and forced into orphanages to be "assimilated" because their Native American customs were considered inferior and in need of being eradicated, thousands would not be living in squalor without clean drinking water, they would not likely have suicide rates and alcoholism at the frightening rates that exist. Would you like me to contimue because I can!
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  1640. Thank you Sheila. Hope you are doing great.
    3
  1641. I am going to reach out to him next week!
    3
  1642. That is really the best thing we all can do.
    3
  1643. I hope.it won't go past bargaining.
    3
  1644. Some concepts are apparently more difficult than others to understand.
    3
  1645. You are doing something everyone needs to be doing.amd that is preparing in advance!!
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  1646. I absolutrly respect.your right to.your opinion..I would like to ask why you support the tariffs?
    3
  1647. Yes Trump has won and he will be the President. The voting population has spoken. However, many of the 2025 proposals are dangerous and I will speak up on that.
    3
  1648. I agree that the illegal immigration and border problem is simply out of control. However, I don't think tariffs are the way to handle it and will harm many Americans. Gaining control of the border is what needs to be done and allowing border control agents at the border to stop people from crossing over to begin with. As far as DOGE I have grave concerns about what the two individuals in charge of that will do. But I will address it in my video on Project 2025.
    3
  1649. You are right. My channel is not a political channel, but sometimes there are things that I believe will greatly impact my most vulnerable viewers. It is my hope that my comments will prompt them to actually research these topics for themselves. If they agree with me fine, if not fine. At least they have educated themselves and can come to their own conclusions.
    3
  1650. They are indeed and we need to be pulling together.not apart!
    3
  1651. It is actually from an organization called the Heritage Foundation. I am going to go over some of this in the upcoming video on Project. I will as I usually do provide facts, give my take on thratter and leave it to viewers to come to their own conclusions
    3
  1652. Thank you very much. I so appreciate you.
    3
  1653. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
    3
  1654. I appreciate your perspective but I believe there are better ways to stop the massive flow of illegal immigrants other than further burdening already struggling Americans. 1) Increase the.number of border patrol agents 2) Allow them to actually stop those attempting to enter illegally rather than the apparent catch and release policy, forcing agents to have to actually watch individualsn ross over the border 3) Re-instate policy of individuals having to apply for status outside of the country 4) Increase staff and courts to address immigration cases and have them at the border to expedite the process and streamline the backlog 5) Pass the birder bill that was voted down.
    3
  1655. I almost always learn something when I have a conversation with someone who has a different perspective than mine.
    3
  1656. People get to vote in a democracy and you are right, the voting population has spoken.
    3
  1657. Haha. I know!! There gonthr Suoer Bowl parties.
    3
  1658. Tariffs as they are proposed currently would do nothing to help bring business back to the United States or increase manufacturing output of companies that are already here. If the desire is to use tariffs to accomplish the above they have.to he structured in a very different fashion which I plan to talk about in an upcoming video as well as some if the frightening proposals in the 2925 document.
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  1659. I encourage you to look into the impact on soybean farmers in America when the tariffs were passed agaibst China in 2018. Many went out of business and many are very scared now. China pulled orders from U.S. farmers and started importing much of their soybeans from BRIC countries, primarily Brazil. Please look this up .
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  1660. I sure hope not!!!
    3
  1661. Check out Van Life.Meetups online, especially the list from Vacay Vans. I plan to attend Lolapalooza at Abilene State Park in Texas in October as well as The Gutted in Missouri in October. The Tiny Fest dayblong events are always interesting and I may meetup with some folks at the one in Pleasanton, Ca in September. Of course I will be having my winter meetup in Quartzsite in January.
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  1662. I am looking forward to meeting up with Bernae again too so we can all find out what she decides.
    3
  1663. I say don't answer any calls from numbers you don't recognize!
    3
  1664. Blessings to you as well😊
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  1665. I knew about many of the scams but didn't know they were using Ai to do voice pleas.
    3
  1666. Be ever vigilant!
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  1667. Even if the target doesn't give any money it is very traumatic thinking your loved one has been injured or is in danger! Hopefully we will meet one day down the road😊
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  1668. Even without FB there are so many ways to collect data on people. It is scary.
    3
  1669. Anyone at anytime can be fooled by someone. So don't be embarrassed. These low life criminals have a Ph.d in evil!!
    3
  1670. Thank goodness you dodged that. Some of these criminals are so sophisticatedm They look like legitimate companies.
    3
  1671. So true. We pay a price for it.
    3
  1672. People tend tonoanic, especially much older folk ajd that is what these scum count on.
    3
  1673. Hopefully Karma will will be a you know what to them!!!
    3
  1674. Like most technologies in addition to being used for good there will sadly always be those who use it for harm.
    3
  1675. This wasn't actually my friend. It was someone I learned about.and wanted to share their info as it involved newer technology However, Indo know people who have been scammed the old fashioned way.
    3
  1676. I am happy to provide info that will prevent someone from being victimized.
    3
  1677. Stiffer penalties are needed!!
    3
  1678. Hopefully this video will save some folks from being scammed.
    3
  1679. That is scary too!!
    3
  1680. Can you imagine how scared you'd be!
    3
  1681. TERRIBLE. I hope they area all thrown in prison!!
    3
  1682. I thinknsome ifnthr more sophisticated criminals may even go so far as to learn family schedules to know when scam victims will not be liable to reach the party who is allegedly in trouble.
    3
  1683. I can understand how in a panic especially with convincing story how someone would be fooled.
    3
  1684. They have gone high tech!
    3
  1685. We're going to be in Newport for 3 days and then Piegon Forge for 3 days.
    3
  1686. Boondocking is technically by definition dry camping which is when you are not plugged in to electric or water and use your own power source and water. That is what one does at a truck stop same as of parking on a street in a city.
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  1687. We do indeed.
    3
  1688. Thank you
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  1689. Thanks Bill. I actually may go back to Portland to habe Ma4c put in an A/C!!
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  1690. I prefer asking the person who has the authority to give the approval and direct staff of such. But, you have to do what works for you. Every manager I have ever dealt with whether in oerson or on the phone has always been pleasant and Inhave never experienced any attitude or eye rolling.
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  1691. You will have a blast!!
    3
  1692. 🤣🤣🤣. We just might end up there given some of the wrong turns made so far!!
    3
  1693. Definitely using the old lady card🤣
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  1694. I'll have to see how close they are to where we will be staying.
    3
  1695. It is coming😊
    3
  1696. I really like and want some vents too!!
    3
  1697. That is such a great plan to camp first before jumping in with both feet.
    3
  1698. What great advice. Thank you so much for sharing it.
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  1699. She did look beautiful didn't she.
    3
  1700. Yes indeed Love to America.
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  1701. Welcome I me to Glow. Come over and join us on our GLOW LIVES every Saturday at 3pm pst.
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  1702. G9od for you. If nothing happen you have extra supplies you will use up. If there is a problem you are prepared. Win/win.
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  1703. I will see if I can do a video on that at some point.😊 It really is a stretch for me to call it a cooker🤣🤣🤣
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  1704. That is what I fear too based on some recommendations already presented.
    3
  1705. They have now installed riot fences at the White House and many states are preparing.
    3
  1706. Thank you so much. We need those prayers!!
    3
  1707. I think true patriots hope for peace.
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  1708. My two main prescriptions are fortunately very inexpensive so I am able to pay for the extra out of pocket.
    3
  1709. Some are some aren't. But I will say this, 15k to 25k is a very tiny price compared to other builders.
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  1710. I would love to hear from you and hear about what rig you choose!
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  1711. I've met ladies in their 80s doing van life. Never too late to enjoy life your way!
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  1712. I'll have to check them.out next time I'm there. It definitely is going to take some real changes in many habits to bring about the desired changes. One step at a time.
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  1713. I absolutely devoured them🤣
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  1714. So true. Home grown tastes so.much better from tomatoes to green beans to......
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  1715. They are really seasoned to perfection. Still working on getting the secret ingredients 🤣
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  1716. Much love back to you ❤
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  1717. Yes.we can do this. It sure is hard though. Biscuits and gravy 😒
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  1718. I don't know how I walked away from that pastry without buying at least two, but I did👍
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  1719. It can indeed be a curse. I am relieved to be shedding some of that, a little at a time. I would like to encourage you by letting you know you can move past it being very intentional.
    3
  1720. Truly, I think we all.need reminders.
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  1721. Thank you so much Donna.
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  1722. Thank you Martba😊
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  1723. It can certainly be a challenge sometimes getting things done of they have to be just so.
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  1724. Aw, thank you Linda🥰
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  1725. 🤣🤣😍Thank you💜
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  1726. You as well😇
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  1727. Me too. But I am.actually getting better with focusing on just making progress.
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  1728. Hello👋
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  1729. Thank you🥰 I love.getting people thinking about things that might not be on their radar as well as current issues.
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  1730. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
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  1731. I am trying to resign my membership. LoL
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  1732. Thank you for the encouragement. These kinds of videos usually don't get that many views but I still post them because I believe there are people would benefit by hearing this kind of info.
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  1733. There are lots of us out there🤣
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  1734. I think I may like your name for Wednesday even better, but it is a lot to live up to!!
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  1735. If you are living the life you want and making progress I wohld say you have figured out how to do life.
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  1736. I have spoken with several, including a special forces retiree, who agrees. But I have not spoken with anyone high up kn a command position.
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  1737. If you go back and listen to my last video and Live I clearly stated that FEMA is not structured for rapid response and are for long term infrastructure funding. That was why I stated military units trained at rappelling and dropping equipment and goods in difficult terrain and thr Coast Guard are better suited for the first few hours and days of a crisis of this nature. Yes, local agencies are usually part of the initial response but in a crisis this large they are not only overwhelmed but much of their equipment is destroyed or inaccessible.
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  1738. It even rivers anymore.
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  1739. I hope it doesn't take too many more of these catastrophes before necessary changes are implemented.
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  1740. For someone who doesn't believe in opinions it is curious that you have expressed yours. 🤔
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  1741. I would not be a good person to run for office. I would be raising hell all the time at all the obstacles to getting things done and the lack of common sense. It is highly unlikely, however, these ideas have not been floated before. People have a hard time letting go of their hold on power and influence.
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  1742. I don't know if that is the case or not. But based on a N.C..Governor or government press release dated 10/6, O recently read 1000 troops from Ft. Campbell and Ft. Liberty have now been dispatched to N.C. to assist.
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  1743. Given that hurricane Helene was known about days in advance I just don't understand.
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  1744. It will be quite enlightening I think to hear the final count disclosed.
    3
  1745. Needs to be more accountability.
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  1746. It was reported that after that announcement was made he has spoken to the President.
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  1747. That is too often the case. Political appointments instead of based on ability.
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  1748. Couldn't agree more!
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  1749. We can be bff friends in the"cloud" 🤣 I don't.get what's happening eother.
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  1750. Nothing beats being prepared!
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  1751. It sounds like you are more in the group of folks who had obligations that kept you from fulfilling a dream and now are able to do so. Congratulations 🥳
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  1752. I know people who have bought in Williams Arizona and in Quartzsite. The problem is one freezes in the winter and the other is baking in the summer. That is one reason why I prefer California where you can stay year round and don't have to leave and worry about your property when you are gone. It is just so darned expensive in Calif. to buy property. I really do like the Escapees Co-ops. You pay a deposit to hold your place in line and then a flat buy in fee when a lot becomes available and something like $200 per month. You can park there all year. You get your buy in fee back if you move.The problem is some of the places have a 4 yr wait list!
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  1753. Yep.
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  1754. Sounds like you already have a perfect situation😊
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  1755. 🥰🥰🥰
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  1756. There are many many nomads who are truly happy and fulfilled living this life. Bob is one of them and it quite literally seems to have saved his life, at least emotionally. So I understand why he is so enthusiastic about being a nomad. I have met folks who were ill prepared to deal with some of the realities and as such crashed and burned. I just want to help people prepare properly. Having a homebase is a fabulous way to do van or rv life. I have immensely enjoyed doing van life this way and realize how blessed I am to have this luxury. It sounds like you are blessed to be able to have a homebase as well. I say go for it, especially as your wife supports you in this. If I might suggest you consider joining a group such as Escapees and attend some of their gatherings and also look up "Van life meetups" online and consider attending a few. Having a nomad community really enhances the experience in my opinion.
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  1757. Yep. So true
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  1758. What a lovely thing to say. Thanknyou🥰
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  1759. Mary is absolutely an inspiration!
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  1760. That is a good idea but haven't found anyone who actually wants to go in on a property so I am doing it myself.
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  1761. Depends on if you are self contained or not. If not La Posa South in Quartzsite. If so several others in Quartzsite. Imperial Dam near Yiuma is said to be quite nice. There is also dispersed camping in Flagstaff and in Utah. You can lopk up site on the BLM website for different states and locations and check what kind of reviews they have.
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  1762. Hopefully Daryl is able to save some money each month for emergencies since she no longer has to pay rent. If it is more than a day I would say she could rent a minivan on Priceline for a week, or I have known some shops to allow the person to sleep overnight in their vehicles when it is their only shelter.
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  1763. Thank you for your gracious comment. It is so easy to get caught up in meaningless distractions. Sometimes it is necessary to simply address the most basic needs that connect us, shelter and a sense of community and belonging.
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  1764. I really think seniors are going to have to look into shared housing and co-living situations with roommates and communities such as tiny house communities where there are shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.
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  1765. The most ridiculous part of this scenario is even when a CEO runs a business into the ground they get a golden parachute that sets thrm up for life!!
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  1766. Anymore it has to be a very special occasion for most folks to go out to eat anymore.
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  1767. Many of the were days before Christmas as companies were preparing to cut costs in anticipation. How cold is that!!!
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  1768. That is high too. It is now averging $5.29 here.😒
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  1769. Our system definitely needs an overhaul.
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  1770. I have never said that all landlords are greedy. I know for a fact this is not the case. What I suggested is that instead of wasting hundreds of millions like was the case in Los Angeles on housing complexes that that sit empty ajd sending billions abroad spend the money to convert empty government buildings and closed down businesses and schools into affordable housing.
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  1771. It is true. As prices go ho people tend to tip less or not at all. Waitresses have a very.physically demanding job amd are often not compensated even minimum wage.
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  1772. You make a good point about the bed bugs. That is scary!
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  1773. It is indeed.pretty high.
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  1774. Fast food is quickly becoming more expensive than I think most are willing to pay. I was behind a woman awhile back and her bill for just a few items was $50!! The appeal.if fast food was the cheap prices..As that appeal is lost there will be fewer and fewer customers.
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  1775. I'm always open to hear better ideas. But from where I stand these politician have to grt off their Duffy and develop some affordable housing instead if sending billions overseas, cut out these garbage fees on our gas in Valifornia, and put th4 brakes on billion dollar utility companies charging outrageous prices for gas and electric. If you don't agree with that and want to leave I wish you well
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  1776. How cool is that. An exciting new chapter.
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  1777. As I clarified in a pinned comment, Becky gets more than $300 per.month in SS but she manages to live on only $300.fornliving expenses when csmping on BLM in Quartzsite.
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  1778. Thanks for watching!
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  1779. I had a home I used to live in burglarized also. So, things can happen anywhere.
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  1780. Thanks😊
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  1781. He sure did!!!
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  1782. Yes. I believe that too!
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  1783. Hello Liz, Wow. You have bee along for this amazing journey. Thank you. Hopefully therr is much more to come.
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  1784. Sp true. If they are trash talking others they will trash talk you!
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  1785. Just like they are!!
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  1786. 🤣🤣🤣
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  1787. That must have been frustrating. But thank you for the well wishes😊
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  1788. I love that saying. And, the Bible sure described these MOBs didn't it!
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  1789. I have found some amazing older women friends. They are out there. But you do often have to go thru a number of MOBs to ge to the great friends.
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  1790. Better alone than with MOBs. But there truly are amazing women out there if you look.
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  1791. A smile really gets to them 🤣
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  1792. I do rhink there is a sociopathic element to these women.
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  1793. Menopause is certainly no joke ajd can have devastating impacts on many women. However, most of the MOBs O have encountered seem to be such due to character flaws rather than menopause.
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  1794. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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  1795. That's wild, isn't it!!
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  1796. Isn't that the truth!
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  1797. That is So true.!! They can do all their cowardly acts anonymously now.
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  1798. That is just plain sad. He needs the Dog Whisperer to be called in for him. lol
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  1799. I guess they are everywhere
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  1800. That is an apt description of these creatures.
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  1801. They absolutely are. But then they usually die alone.
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  1802. That is so great that you decided to choose your own path to take!
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  1803. Under all the mean I think are some lonely sad women.
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  1804. Just watching them must be a show in itself!!
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  1805. Certainly.not as much and not with the dame level of malice.
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  1806. Imagine what it must be for her spending everyday with herself😵‍💫
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  1807. I think some folks get used to being nasty ajd mean and don't know how to change or realize how wonderful life could be when you replace the misery with joy.
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  1808. I think it is.more an old time term. LOL
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  1809. There are wonderful women out there. You unfortunately often have to wade thru a lot of MOBs to find them.
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  1810. I have to say that fellas to seem to be bwtter able to resolve things and move on without holding a grudge forever!!
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  1811. Totally
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  1812. Thank you.😊
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  1813. The main things I think to take from this video is when you encounter one of these individuals to realize there is nothing wrong with you. They are thr one with the problem ajd to fortify your spirit of younknow youbare going to be in thr oresence of one of these toxic indivifuals.
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  1814. Arrested development turned mean.
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  1815. Wow. But you did the right thing!
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  1816. Amen!!
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  1817. It is a difficult ailment to cure for sure!
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  1818. Yikes. Isn't it something how these MOBs can sneak up on you!!
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  1819. 🤣🤣🤣🤣. I guess this is their new freedom.
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  1820. I wonder if any of them perhaps had a life altering experience that shone a light on who they actually were and decided to change?🤔
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  1821. It is a term that needs to be reintroduced for sure🤣
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  1822. Same here!
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  1823. Sadly some women have no idea what sisterhood is.
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  1824. As you note they are more.an anomaly than the norm.
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  1825. Have a property someone is willing to split off 2 acres for me. Am considering that. Still doing research on zoning, etc. But also still searching elsewhere.
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  1826. I think the anonymity makes some people morr brave in their bullying. Theybwould never have the guts to say some.of those thing in person.
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  1827. We have become good friends since this interview was done, but she would rather not do any more videos. She has found a little plot of land just perfect for her to put a small trailer on and is thriving. Thanks for asking.
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  1828. Exceloent points Derrick. Van life has also brought me into a wonderful community and given me an amazing sense of belonging.at an age where many of my senior contemporaries are living lonely lives of isolation and desparation.
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  1829. I am so glad to hear that your life has been enriched Deborah by being a part of this community. So has mine.
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  1830. It is exactly for the very reasons you noted that I felt the need to challenge this comment. When people devalue another group of people that can be very dangerous!
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  1831. It is indeed lacking in factual information!
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  1832. I think many van lifers have indeed come to the realization that tomorrow is not promised and living each day to the fullest is the best way to live.
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  1833. I know Cstholic Cjarities used to help. So much need these organizations are overwhelmed too. .
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  1834. God help us if 16%.is a good rate!!
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  1835. Grrat.point.
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  1836. You're welcome. Hope.it is helpful.
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  1837. But even they would rather have something than nothing most times.
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  1838. Yes, once you negotiate lower credit balances ir stop.pahing all together your credit will take a hit as it will with a bankruptcy too. It really depends on a full and accurate accessment of each situation.to determine which way is the best.
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  1839. That is good info to.know. So the written off portion was.counted as income.it sound like.
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  1840. Great.point. I was in a store the other day I have frequented often and.didn't.know they offered a senior discount til I heard the woman in front of.me.ask.for.it!!
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  1841. I have never seen them here. But, then Ibwasn't looking for them. I bet Trader Joe might have them. For now though I'll get the homemade ones at the farmer's market!!
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  1842. I didn't just wake up. Rather, I am simply fed up from seeing so many friends and others suffering and not seeing anyone really addressing the problem in a meaningful way. So, I decided to do so on my little channel hoping maybe to get some kind of discourse started that could be the start of some changes.
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  1843. That is sickening from $700 to $1400 for the same unit!! Sounds like you might be able tonout some money away and maybe in the future get a little.luece of land to possibly out a trailer on?
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  1844. You are right not everyone would care to continue. Thankfully Lisa does.
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  1845. Definitely!
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  1846. You are welcome Shirley. I knew everyone would love her too!!
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  1847. Isn't she amazing She's going to teach me how to surf🙃
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  1848. Exactly ska!
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  1849. Absolutely. I am sure they have dine the research on how much this wohld save. What they have not researched is the devastating impact to the many struggling seniors.
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  1850. Talk is indeed cheap.
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  1851. Inhabe hea4d about some of these loans from Congress but have not researched itnsonI cannot really discuss it. Perhaps I will explore that topic at some point. But the fund is definitely in trouble given that over 30 million people will jot 65 between now and 2030. Medicare will also likely be over burdened
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  1852. I don't typically talk parties as this is not a political channel but rather an issues focused channel. However, I have a hard time remaining silent when people make blatantly false statements such as you made. Please educate yourself by checking out this information I am providing to you: 1) Republican Senator Mike Lee stated" It will be my objective to phase out Social Security. To pull it up by the roots and get rid of it. 2) In November 2023 Republican Senator John Thune 2nd in leadership stated that Social Security and Medicare benefits should he slashed I can provide many more statements from Republicans who have spoken on cutting social security ajd Medicare if you like. Additionally President Bush "borrowed" 1.37 trillion of Social security surplus revenue to fund the war in Iraq and pay for tax cuts which he never paid back. Like I said, this is not a political channel but I sometimes feel called to correct blatantly false statements. I don't know about Democrats losing trillions of funds that are unaccounted for. I would have to research that. But it would not surprise me. As far as the homeless crisis, I believe the reason homelessness has not been solved.in the U.S. is that there are too many greedy folks on both sides of thr aisle making millions from the homeless crisis. Buildings and units being constructed with government funds and the government being charged hundreds of thousands and even millions above actual market value and so.much more fraudulent activity using funds intended to help homeless folks.
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  1853. Isn't that insane. Having to choose which poison you can tolerate best!
    3
  1854. Because politicians and others typically take from those who thry believe have no voice. When public schools are closed by school districts have you ever heard of them closing one in am affluent neighborhood? No, it is typically in a poor community. There is no fear by those in power of repercussions when taking services or funds from programs for poor folk.
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  1855. Interesting
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  1856. Absolutely!
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  1857. So many seniors will work the rest of their life. Things have sure changed. We must come up with different strategies in order to survive.
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  1858. Based on what you are telling me you have to wonder why anyone would be a doctor in Canada???
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  1859. 👋
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  1860. WRONG. Please don't pass on that inaccurate information. Medicaid is a joint Federal and state progtam for individuals with low incomes and resources, disabilities and other conditions. The Federal government sets the general rules, but the states establish eligibility guidelines. Thus states can participate or refuse to participate in Medicaid Expansion as the Feds set thr eligibility guidelines on that program which is stricltly based on income only. Medi-Cal is a state program in California. Look it up.
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  1861. You and so many others depend solely on Social Security. Many have health issues that make returning to work and impossibility. As such, any cut to Social Security would be disastrous to millions of seniors! We really do need to keep up with how various politicians think on these critical issues and vote in our best interests.
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  1862. No. I have not seen this, but will check it out. Hopefully this is a hoax.
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  1863. So many people think my name is Gloria but it is actually Carol . But at this point I answere to either🤣🤣🤣
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  1864. They seem more inter4sted in fighting each other than helping us!!
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  1865. Yes. Learning to be present can be a challenge I believe as we get older as we can get distracted trying to do things we know we may not be able to continue in the future. It is a skill, however, that reaps bountiful rewards if we develop it.
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  1866. Yes. We are still having a meetup. We have made some changes but hope to have more final details before leaving.
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  1867. Yes, I was still not back at 100 percent, but am so much better and plan to listen more to my body to avoid a repeat of the level of exhaustion I reached.
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  1868. Y3s. Sometimes it is hard when in the midst of something to recognize just how weary we are.
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  1869. Yes.indeed!
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  1870. I'm not one for guessing or beating around the bush. If I think someone is trying to say something I usually just ask them. Life is too short to waste time playing games. Likewise If I want ir need someone to do something I just come out and ask. If the answer is No I haven't wasted time dilly-dallying!
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  1871. What a lovely thing for you that your mom was one of your 5. I know what you mean about missing her. I think we miss our moms til the day we depart this earth. So many times when something wonderful or special happens in my life I think about what it would be like to share it with my mom..
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  1872. Thanks Jan.
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  1873. Hello Brigitta, We are so often our own harshest critics and doubters. With a bit of determination and reprogramming of the negative tapes we play in our heads it really is possible to turn it around and not only.be.our own biggest cheerleaders but set an example for.others to do the same. Self affirmations every morning is a good start.
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  1874. Thank you so much for your lovely comment Sylvia.
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  1875. Love you back🥰
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  1876. That is for sure.
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  1877. Sending hugs back to you 😇
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  1878. Thank you. Words of encouragement like yours are so sweet to hear😊
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  1879. Absolutely!
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  1880. Sadly.it is!
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  1881. I can stand the heat but that diesn't.mean I can't give heat back!
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  1882. True that!!
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  1883. I really should.pray for them. Thanks for reminding me LOL
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  1884. Cowards is what I think they are called.
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  1885. Keep up the faith and don't let anyone make you feel less than!
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  1886. I find that a smaller and smaller portion of the population is concerned about spiritual things and as a result are more and more stressed out.
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  1887. Many people seem to think that if you are low.income you shouldn't care about how you look and should never have amything nice. I don't get that kind of ignorance!!
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  1888. ❤❤❤
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  1889. Thank you ❤️
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  1890. What are they teaching our kids in schools these days? It is like swimming upstream as parents trying to raise kind respectful kids now a days!
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  1891. May God bless you as well😇
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  1892. I guess it is like when people slow down to see a wreck on the freeway😒
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  1893. So true. It really doesn't.matter. if it wasn't nails they wohld find something else.
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  1894. I call these folks the poverty police!!.They want to make sure anyone without a lot of.money doesn't have anything. Go figure🤔
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  1895. You are probably right in your accessment and that is sad, but still unacceptable. I get that hurting people are prone to hurt others, but it is still a choice.
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  1896. Aw, thank you😊
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  1897. I think the problem is that many folks these days don't want to engage in any discussion with anyone who diesn't hold their views on everything. That is a guarantee they will remain ignorant amd uniformed. I lovehearing other points of view presented in a courteous and respectful manner. Sometimes it changes my perspective, sometimes it sharpens my perspective.
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  1898. Well said. There is sadly no more respecting differences of opinion without ill will and the lack of such has brought us to the terrible condition we are in today.
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  1899. Yep, we have some pretty poor examples to watch all the way round.
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  1900. She's a good friend to me too!!
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  1901. Sounds like it was peppy at the wrong times🤣
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  1902. Homes built on the side of a cliff are always subject to landslides in heavy rains.
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  1903. It is nice to be able to amble along taking in all the sights and points of interest. But, alas, sometimes that is not possible.
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  1904. You must have Lindy confused with someone else. She did not spend the summer in Quartzsite. She spent it in the area she is usually in near her son.
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  1905. It all worked out. Now I have to do the same thing going home!!!.It will almost certainly take some time to regroup afterwards!
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  1906. I was going to leave a comment on your channel. I didn't see your email. Perhaps I missed it. I want to get your prize to you. Can you send me another email with your info. Thanks
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  1907. Now that is an idea. Just meet up at the end of the day's travel at an agreed upon spot..
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  1908. The walkie talkies made a huge difference!!
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  1909. Lindy and I both still have our Lives up.
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  1910. I do that if I have a particular destination for a particular purpose. If I am.just traveling seeing sights I go more leisurely and map.out points of interest to stop at along the way.
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  1911. Thanknyou Terry. He is indeed a genius!!
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  1912. Me too John. In fact, I am going to see if I can't contact Pegfy's husband to make one for my van along with the sliding window covers!
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  1913. To the best of my recollection I believe it is ajASTRO??? Don't know if he has plans but I think he might make them available.
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  1914. I will see about showing the outside of the van on a community link on my channel later this week. I may even put it on one of my once a year Instagram posts. LOL
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  1915. Based on comments on this video alone he could have dozens of builds.🤣
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  1916. I did a tour of my van about 2 1/2 years ago and Jarrod Tocci also did one around the same time. I have had some updates done to my van since and am planning on doing another tour, probably in February if I have time. If not March for sure thanks for asking.
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  1917. It is a blessing indeed. PTL
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  1918. Amen
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  1919. It gri3ves me to hear that. Everyone, especially folks going thru serious health issues, should grt that kind if supports. It truly can be the difference between life ajd death.
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  1920. Thanks Winnie. That caseworker is an angel😇
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  1921. Thank you so.much Nancy..I feel like why ne on YouTube if I don't provide information to help folks.
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  1922. He is such a loving little fella Inhad to take care of him. Plus he never complains or tells me I'm wrong🤣
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  1923. I definitely want to get one!!
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  1924. I plan to get one for sure!!
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  1925. Me and my cheap self. This has convinced me to break down and get an A/C installed!
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  1926. That is a great tip. I think I might actually use some king of thin insulation on it. But either way it will definitely help lessen the heat.
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  1927. I will certainly try that until I can get a sturdy piece fabricated..😊
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  1928. I thought about Styrofoam. In a place like BLM on Quartzsite or even where I am now would be great for that. But on the road I would want something more secure and would be hard to break through or out to stop someone from unlockeding and entering the vehicle.
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  1929. You are right. Most people don't take the time to actually do the research. If I do another video on this topic I will add the page #.
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  1930. This information has been out there for anyone and everyone to see for aong time. It is not new. But Vivek Ramaswamy..with the DOGE supporting one of the proposals which coincides with defunding HeadStart is. So, I am sharing that.
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  1931. I hope so too.
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  1932. Actually based on my interpretation of some of the proposals in Project 2025 if some of those proposals are implemented the Inflation Reduction Act which set limits on cost for medication would effectively restate the donut hole.
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  1933. We.habe to hold people accountable for their words as well as their actions, regardless of their politics. We are very divided right now as a nation and repeating only the truth is what we should demand.
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  1934. @annholland5176  I agree childcare costs are often as much as a person makes in a job. It really.makes no sense to miss being with and getting to raise your.own children if it doesn't benefit you.
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  1935. It does seem like more and more Bible prophecies are coming true.
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  1936. Although Corbin is not a student it was a very wise decision. You are so right. It is a great idea for students instead of paying high dorm costs and meals costs at college. Would save them a bunch. Maybe they could even graduate without student debt!!
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  1937. It is a very big deal and getting worse every year!!
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  1938. Thank you for sharing your story and history dealing with hurricanes in Florida. It sounds like you excercised good judgment in the past and also in the present even tbough you had to make a very hard decision to leave Florida.. I recently interviewed a woman who said something that resonated with me. She said it is not good to age alone. I think that is one of the wisest things anyone has said to me in awhile.
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  1939. Yep!
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  1940. I find the best way is going to van life meetups, Quartzsite, Arizona, especially in Decrmber and January. Attend thr Women's RTR in January in Quartzsite and the regular RTR the following week, and van life, car life, and nomad Facebook groups. You do have to ne willing to extend yourself and introduce yourself to people and say hello. Also, the Home On Wheels Alliance, HOWA Facebook group and their caravans.
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  1941. Actually you can operate some window units on less than a 1500w generator. Also I have a 500w heater that I can run on less than a 1500w generator, especially if I only use it a few minutes in the morning to take the chill off in my vanbwhich is very small in square footage. The initial expense can be very small to start. The only thing you really have to have is something comfortable to sleep on and so kind of container as a toilet if you have to gontonth4 bathroom at night. Everything else you can get gradually. You can use shelf stable food to start and even charge your phone thru your vehicle.
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  1942. It is a shame that folks are forced to love with this kind if anxiety over rising rents!
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  1943. She is indeed.
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  1944. You are blessed to have such great daughters.
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  1945. That certainly was not the birthday you had hoped for I am sure. Parking can indeed be a problem with a trailer. I would suggest you look into a camp host job where you could park your trailer, butbif you habe health problems it might not be something you could do. Perhaps you could check out the book I showed in the video that Lindy mentioned and find something to earn extra money from your trailer. Also you might check out Quartzsite from fall thru March on LTVA campgrounds for $180 total. I met folks with trailers who camped the entire fall and winter there.
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  1946. You are not one in this situation. Is it possible for you to sell the things in your storage unit and use that money along with any remaining funds for rent or a piece of property to put a trailer on?
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  1947. What the government should be doing instead of sending so much money to foreign countries and on illegal immigrants is investing in affordable housing units!
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  1948. I encounter many many seniors of Lindy's age and older with similiar attributes of good common sense and resilience, including hopefully myself. We were raised by very tough parents who went thru the depression and understood how to make do wirh few resources and survive under difficult circumstances. They were what is referred to as "Salt of the earth".
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  1949. Yes. Thr America thr beautiful pass is a great suggestion. Ot is $80 found a lifetime pass for seniors. It entitles the holder to half of on camping at National Forests, Core ofnEngineers campgrounds and other locations. There is a limit of 14 days oer visit I believe. I dry camped at Shasta Trinity National Forest for $7.50 per night.
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  1950. Creativity RV YouTube has done that much better than I could in her book, Work From Home While You Roam
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  1951. Where are you located? You would think one if the world's richest countries could do better by their seniors!
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  1952. Glad to know that😊
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  1953. Thank you freedom.😊
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  1954. You are more fortunate than many.
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  1955. Having a pet does complicate things.
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  1956. All I have is an email which I cannot give out without her permission. I did reach out to see about meeting with her and doing an interview but she has not responded. Believe it or not this is not that unusual for an elderly person to be fending for themselves. This is just one of many many emails and comments I receive on a regular basis from people in their 60s, 70'ss and 8o's. Someone wrote me about a 90 yr old man who was still working because he had to in order to make ends meet. It is desperate out there for so many elderly folks. The fastest group in this country becoming homeless is seniors!
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  1957. Yes we definitely do!!
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  1958. Some want it to burn.
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  1959. This summer until her health became a problem in Flagstaff, AZ. Many go to Colorado in the mountains.
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  1960. I don't know ow how I would get around if I didn't drive🤔
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  1961. You have a wonderful day too😊
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  1962. I agree!!
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  1963. You and many others do not want to pay rent again
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  1964. I do not.know how to leave a channel link, but I did include the channel name in my description, LAVA Lindy's Awesome Van Adventure. I do know how to share a video and will try to do that which will automatically add a link for the partcular video of hers. https://youtu.be/i0WxuBql938?si=09w3LH7wz5qTkWDw
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  1965. This is what we have come to. Just don't grt it!
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  1966. It seems the lack of concern for others is a worldwide issue!
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  1967. If you are talking about the 8o nsomething yr old woman Indonesia know if she has children or not. Also, am encountering a number of seniors whose children are struggling or they are estranged from their children.
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  1968. We give to a lot of countries, even ones that are hostile to us.
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  1969. That has not been my experience. In fact most elder boomer parents I have met made tremendous sacrifices for their children often to their own financial harm!
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  1970. There are people who definitely target the elderly as evidenced by several recent acts of violence against seniors.
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  1971. Sometimes they don't have a choice due to medical conditions.
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  1972. I will plan some videos addressing those topics. Stay tuned.😊
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  1973. Gym memberships to shower.
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  1974. They have one now.. Nathan and Lexy
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  1975. They are very genuine and just plain lively.
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  1976. I know the feeling. LOL
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  1977. They are indeed!!
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  1978. There is a wealth of information out there on YouTube. I would urge you to avail yourself to itm Also, try it out and develop a nomad community (tribe) possibly by attending meetups like the women's rtr and regular rtr in Quartzsite, Arizona every January.
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  1979. She truly is an inspiration and a truly lovely person.
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  1980. You will get it right for you. What a joy to hear that at 79 you are still embracing life and pursuing things that bring you joy. I applaud you.
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  1981. I better go back and check the description. It is actually stitch. Sorry for the misspell😒
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  1982. From the many hours I spent woth this family I can say this child oresent3d as extremely happy, curious and engaging as well as close to her mom.. They are changing vehicles. Tune in today on the GLOW LIVE @ 3pm pst to find out more.
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  1983. Thank you Graham. Say hello to the Bride😊
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  1984. You would absolutely love this exhibit in person!!
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  1985. Yes. Once we could see exactly.what we were dealing with that seemed the best plan to consolidate everything into suitcases and bags, plus we got a couple if large boxes. Worked out pretty good so far.
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  1986. Thankfully there were no pharmacies nearby🤣🤣🤣
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  1987. The three of us really did pull together. A job well done by us all, including Teresa.
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  1988. I agree with everything you said!!
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  1989. Grrat idea!
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  1990. Actually the bed and sink are now installed and she has a fridge and power station with a solar panel.
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  1991. It really is!!
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  1992. Thank you Linda 🥰
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  1993. I do believe we made a loy of progress and am proud of Teresa for going thru with this!
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  1994. I think you are right. She is going to feel so good seeing her van cleaned up!
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  1995. I think Teresa was ready and really appreciated having a cleaned out van.
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  1996. At the start as we were pulling things out Inhad my doubts. But didn't want to sbow that. Now, that we've come this far I truly believe we will finish this project.
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  1997. I think it is a really big start for Teresa. My mom used to always tell me, "You can catch a lot more flies with honey than vinegar." It just took some patience ajd reassurance.
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  1998. What lovely comments. Thank you
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  1999. Thank you so much. You are an example to me of a brave individual.
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  2000. I also felt very strongly about this election as I believe.most did. But you are so right. It is now.time to move forward and help each other.
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  2001. 👍👍👍
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  2002. You are correct the voting population of America has spoken. I can only.presume that those who didn't vote have no vested interest in how things turn out.
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  2003. I was always taught not to challenge worse. Things can indeed get much worse I jope that will not be the case.
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  2004. I believe many of the cuts you wrote about are distinct possibilities. As far as SS I think it will be death by a dozen cuts starting out with raising the age for full benefits to at least 69 and cutting the maximum benefits for those signing up in 2026. Based on how those changes are received will likely determine just how far things will go. But it is really all up in the air for now.
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  2005. If that works for you.
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  2006. That is the best hing amy of us can do is pray for.America.
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  2007. That is a great thought. I think for this year I would rather just continue helping people along the way I encounter. But perhaps I can get with some folks and put some ideas together for next year.
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  2008. Thanks for the info. Something that is proposed in the project 2025 document that concerns me is that it prohibits seniors 62 or older from applying for SSDI for disabilities. Currently someone 62 who can no longer work because of a disability can collect SSDI amd then transfer to regular SS at full age getting their full benefit. If the proposal goes into effect seniors who are 62 and are disabled would have to collect regular social security early and be penalized for taking it early losing 30% for life.!!!
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  2009. It sounds like you do keep informed of what is going on not only nationally but also in a global basis. The difference between the GDP and NATO nations BRIC nations is significant thus their desire for change. Also they make up about 45 % 9f the world's population with nore countries considering joining..It is certainly a rival to G7 and almost certain to make policies harmful to the interest of the U.S. Foreign policy and maintaining alliance s has never been more important than now for our government.
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  2010. And He never will let you down. May God bless you as well.
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  2011. I think we are all waiting to see. I sincerely hope survivor benefits are not cut. Sony older women would be so greatly harmed especially as women tend to live longer than men.
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  2012. Sadly you are not alone!
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  2013. Of at all possible, getting one might be something to set as a goal just in case.
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  2014. It was a very ugly process.
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  2015. Yes. He is a senior.
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  2016. I am not borrowing trouble but rather expressing concerns as are many. Fortunately we still have the right to do that and I will continue to state logical and rational concerns. No one would be happier than I if prices went down I pray for wisdom and success for our leaders whoever they are as it benefits this country.
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  2017. That is what I.have heard too. They are still having hearings on it but I think it is a done deal. It will hurt a lot of people as the proposed.chamge is over 3x the current price!
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  2018. I am thinking of changing out my fridge to Coyote too!!
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  2019. This interview was this season.
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  2020. I look forward to Kent continuing to innovate sonU can share his ideas!
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  2021. I am so looking forward to helping to making that happen.😊
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  2022. Thank you😊
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  2023. Where is it?
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  2024. Me too!
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  2025. It really was a delight interviewing Kent. Thr people I meet are the best part of having a YT channel!
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  2026. 🤣🤣🤣
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  2027. Gas One GS 8300.on Amazon
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  2028. It is my daughter and her husband's home which I certainly enjoy when I can😊
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  2029. I pray we can come together as Americans this next year😊
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  2030. I am so sorry to hear about what you went thru. There certainly is a lot more to being a nomad than most people realize.
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  2031. It really a.beau5oful property. It is my daughter and her husband's.
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  2032. And I thank God for viewers like you😊
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  2033. This is actually my daughter's ajd her husband's home. I spent Thanksgiving with them and will probably also spend Christmas there. It is indeed a lovely sanctuary. As far as Project 2025 I am going to post a video about some if the things in it that really concern me. I encourage everyone to check it out.for themselves too.
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  2034. I love you right back❤
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  2035. I would encourage you to do some more research. At least 7 of Trump's appointed staff for his upcoming term, including Steven Miller and the Director of the CIA, were involved in drafting this document. Steven Miller is an extremely.close advisor to Trump and is alleged to be the person responsible for the debacle during which children were separated from parents at the boarder. If you also look at Trump's staff during his first presidency you will find that a significant number of his staff during those years were also involved in compiling Project 2025. I believe it is extremely naive to believe that Trump will not be influenced by those closest to him, who helped write Project 2025 , to implement some of the plans set forth in Project 2025. The document is a guide for running the U.S. government. Furthermore, the Heritage Foundation was instrumental.in the formation of Project 2025. In a speech in 2022.when talking about the Heritage GroupTrump stated and I quote, "This is a great group and they are going to lay the groundwork and detailed plans for what our movement will do....". A year later the Heritage Group published the 920.page plan. Please do your homework.on this matter.
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  2036. Indeed!
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  2037. I tell you after cutting back on red meat and high fat foods for awhile now I truly felt it after eating like I did on Thanksgiving 🤣🤣😍 I may have to change my plans for what I get to eat at Christmas!!!
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  2038. Thank you. It is my daughter and her husband's home but I am blessed to spend holidays there with them.
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  2039. Thank you so much Justin.😊
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  2040. Thank you so much.It is my daughter and her husband's.
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  2041. Actually I was at my daughter amd her husband's house. But I have been blessed and am very grateful.
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  2042. Thank you. This is actually my daughter's amd her husband's home. But I certainlynenjoynspending time there with them😊
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  2043. Hello Janet, that is actually my daughter's lpvely home. But I do have a homebase from which ai travel. Although I do have a mortgage I am quite fortunate that it is exttrmely reasonable.
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  2044. It doesn't seem to frighten most people as they don't.know what is in it and if they do believe it will never be implemented. I dosagree ajd am greatly concerned.
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  2045. It is my daughter and her husband's home. But I am so happy for them and for being able to spend time here.
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  2046. Actually if is my daughter's home and she did almost all the cooking. Lucky me. Hope to see you at my meetup in Quartzsite 😊
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  2047. I keep planning and wanting to do another cooling video but other topics.just keep coming up. I hope to do one in the not too distant future.😊
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  2048. You are smart to be keeping up with what is going on ajd preparing.
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  2049. Cuddles is such a good little traveler. Never ever complains🤣
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  2050.  @alexthehomboi  It sure is🤣
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  2051. I am so pleased to hear that you are becoming a fan. Welcome to the Glow family
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  2052. As In earn more about editing I hope to share even more.
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  2053. Sounds like you are making progress. Going from 18k down to 10k is quite an accomplishment. Impulse buying can surely torpedo even thr best plan. I really had to get a grip on that too.
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  2054. I know seniors who don't feel they can ever leave California because of the medical insurance they get here. So crazy when something like that determines where you csn live.
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  2055. I would not deliberately my credit cards up with intention of paying them because I was elderly.. The reason being is that really hurts everyone as credit card companies aren't going to just sit back ajd let losses like that pile up without taking action. They will turn around and get their money back by raising interest on everyone thereby harming people who use their cards in an emergrncy and are not in their 80s and now stuck with high interest.
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  2056. Something a solution needs to change and soon!!
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  2057. That is a great deal and very smart move!
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  2058. I think you are right!
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  2059. Sounds like a good plan.
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  2060. It is most unfortunate and will safly lead to hard times for those with out common sense, especially seniors.
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  2061. There are certainly.pros and cons to both.
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  2062. 🤣🤣🤣
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  2063. So many women write to me telling me they are so scared about what they will do if their husband's pass as they could not keep up the bills in their homes on just one income.
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  2064. Thank you for watching and commenting😊
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  2065. It is true avoiding these stated pitfalls is no guarantee as there are so many variables. A prolonged illness, loss of job and much more. I do like the idea of going with a set budget to the grocery store too. It ir in line with staying within one's budget.
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  2066. You are doing good by not taking on credit card debt. It is indeed getting more and more difficult for folks to pay for even the basic necessities as prices skyrocket. I think in the future more ajd more senior are going to have tondecide to do shared housing to afford a roof over their heads.
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  2067. Thanks freedom
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  2068. He has some good tools. Seems to he patterned off Larry Burkett who I absolutely loved listening to.
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  2069. Me too!! We're all in for a treat as Sheryl will be starting a You Tube channel soon!!
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  2070. Welcome to the GLOW family. Come over this Saturday for the Lige @3pm pst and say hello and get welcomed into the family🤗
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  2071. There are such places, but has been getting harder and harder to find them. However, with interest rates continuing to climb.I believe land and home prices will go down over the next year and there will.be a window of opportunity. I have been watching certain properties.that have been on the market for several months that have gone down 30%.or more and I believe a cash offer could bring the price down even lower.
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  2072. You are right when you say it is getting harder and harder Sherry. I believe to survive what is coming we are really going to have to be part if a tight knit community that looks out for each other and pool both skill resources along with other resources, eliminate current debt and not take on any new debt.and learn to use every scrap of what we have and repurpose it.
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  2073. We are entering a brave new world. I don't think we can even begin to imagine what it will be like.
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  2074. I don't hear anyone talking about it either but what is going to happen to van life folks and their vehicles when gas vehicles are no longer permitted is something we need to be talking about RIGHT now.
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  2075. Van life is the most feasible option for many that will allow someone to survive, much less be able to participate in even the smallest extras like going out to lunch every once in awhile with a friend.
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  2076. I didn't see an email asking about thr lost dog. But then I get hundreds of emails so I could have missed it. I will go back and check. I actually did not find the dog. Someone in Quartzsite found it and reached out to me for help trying to find the owner. There is a picture of the dog in a community notice I sent out. Also on the Live where I announced the dog being found I showed a picture of the dog. If you can ask Jen to email me again with a picture of her dog I can see if it is the same dog.
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  2077. They now have a saying in Great Britain, food or fuel.
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  2078. How can someone with nothing pay a fine? SMH
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  2079. I wish I had the answer to that Carla.
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  2080. The plan is still on to start this by thr end of this year, but a couple of legislators are opposing it. So, we'll.have to see who wins.
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  2081. I'm not sure exactly.how they are going to do it, whether by tolls or by having people purchase permits. Seems toll increases would be easier.
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  2082. Thank you Gabe. I really try to balance providing accurate information with reasonable commentary.
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  2083. Why impose this on people who come into the city during the middle of the night to work when there is very little congestion? Great transit system or not I certainly would not want to be taking it as a single woman in the middle of the night!
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  2084. Sounds delightful. Thanks for the tip.
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  2085. Thank you Linda. Kim is indeed super chill.
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  2086. I am so sorry to hear of your tomes of loneliness. You are certainly not alone in those feelings. I invite you to join in my GLOW LIVES every Saturday at 3pm pst. You will find a kind and wonderful Group of people who have become fast friends.
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  2087. HE is indeed!
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  2088. It is in a Ford 150 which I believe is a 1/2 ton. There us a website for the camper which should have a boat load of info.
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  2089. Me too. Basic but extremely functional and comfortable.
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  2090. How cool is that. He was meant to have this camper!
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  2091. It was a simply wonderful chance meeting of some lovely people.
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  2092. I think of it as thr land version of Iron man!!!
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  2093. You make some good.poibts, but that teardrop is hard to resist!
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  2094. I think we all yearn for community!
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  2095. Absolutely. Give.me.my flowers while I can still smell.them❤
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  2096. I hope you are able to bring this to fruition. Good luck
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  2097. We have talked about doing that. It is going to take some time to do the proper research. But, Apache countybin Arizona appears to be less restrictive than many.
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  2098. There certainly needs to be changes that would permit people to reside in rvs or even vans and tiny homes. You would think with all the homelessness in this country that would be obvious. But there are many people making money the way things are who are invested in keeping things as they are. I believe people are going to apply so much pressure that things willing eventually change.
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  2099. I agree that it is absolutely necessary to do your due diligence any time you buy land to make sure what the rules are about not only the zoning for potential future use but also for residency requirements.
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  2100. I suggest you leave a comment on Cheap RV Living.😊
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  2101. I couldn't agree more. The pandemic certainly highlighted the need for a safe haven in a storm!!
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  2102. I commend you. Sounds like you did what you had to do to survive.
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  2103. I prared for you as soon as I read your comment Sharon.
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  2104. Kathy we have to be careful about giving legal advice on purchasing land since neither I or Bob are lawyers. However, having said that I believe Bob plans to interview some folks who.have purchased land to hear how.they did it and I also will be doing the same. When I purchase my land I will absolutely share how it was done.
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  2105. Haha. Don't think he wants the job!!
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  2106. We are indeed in an ever rapidly changing world and old ideas no longer apply in many instances.
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  2107. Sounds like you are living your best life!!
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  2108. You are not alone. So.many are experiencing difficult times currently. I pray things get better for your family Dolores.
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  2109. Thanks you so much for sharing some of your story.
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  2110. Good point!
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  2111. That is such a great observation I never thought of. If everything else is fluid why can't our definition of homeless be based on how someone Identifies themselves. Brilliant!!
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  2112. Lindy is one if my favorite people😊. Welcome to Glow. Come over and join us on our weekly live Saturday at 3pm pst.
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  2113. Good points freedom. I think sometimes a lot is determined by the perspective of the person to. If they consider themselves homeless based on being forced into a situation or if their situation is.by choice.
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  2114. I lived sharing it. Glad you enjoyed seeing the sights too☺️
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  2115. I will check it out. Thanks for the tip.
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  2116. Thanks for sharing such great information. I know it will be of help to others reading the comments🙂
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  2117. It is wonderful you were able to pay off your house. Now, as you have noted sock everything away you can to cover increasing insurance and taxes as well as other things that come up.
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  2118. ❤❤❤❤❤
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  2119. Her dog will be joining her as soon as she gets the paperwork approved that will allow her to have her dog in the unit. She is giving the truck to one of her sons and giving the trailer to someone who is currently homeless.
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  2120. Me too!
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  2121. Isn't this fabulous news!!
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  2122. Yes.indeed.
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  2123. I hope you are in a good situation now. The streets are no place for anyone, especially a woman!!
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  2124. She looks so happy, diesn't she😊
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  2125. Amen😇
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  2126. 🥰🥰🥰
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  2127. He absolutely is!!
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  2128. She had to get the proper paperwork to allow her dog to stay with her. That was done and her dog is with her now.
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  2129. Yeah. That's why I, a former Director of Marketing, put together a marketing plan for Lindy for free that would normally cost thousands of dollars and as part of that plan had her come on my LIVE broadcast and asked my viewers to go over and support her which resulted in her channel of three years going from around 700 subscribers to over 10k in less than a week and 17k in two weeks. She is currently at nearly 40k. Ueak, I really used her terribly. SMH Next time before making uninformed comments that reveal your ignorance do your homework.
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  2130. Many more people than ever will never stop working these days.
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  2131. The regulations you describe at the senior center housing near you are disgraceful. I am so sorry to hear that you are having s7ch a difficult time as are many other seniors. Have you considered starting a YouTube channel discussing and sharing what it is like to live on only social security and have to work the rest of your life? I bet you wohld find a ready made audience and could supplement your income.
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  2132. It is indeed hard!
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  2133. Well, Elon Musk said there will be hardships if the plans he intends to implement go forth. Usually that means poor and middle class will face hardships and not the wealthy. Project 2025 includes eliminating funds for Headstart which is a pre-school / child care program for disabled and poor which allows.low income parents to have childcare to be able to go to work. Also, the project eliminates Title 1 funding for schools where low income students attend and protections for special needs children. The tax proposals would increase annual taxes for an average family of 4 by over $2,900 per year and lower taxes for those making 10 million a year by 1.5 million dollars annually. So, from what I can see those who will be helped the most are the rich while poor people will be harmed. But, we'll see.
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  2134. It is demoralizing how the so called system seems designed to.keep anyone that gets down on their luck from ever getting back up!!
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  2135. Interesting how debt that one knowingly and willingly incurs can be paid off but food stamps forna basic necessity are denied. I'm shaking my head too.
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  2136. Tackling Medicaid would have taken at keast a dozen videos!! And you are right. It seems to be working as designed. Refuse as many requests for doctor recommended medications and procedures as possible.
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  2137. Sadly that seems easier said than done.
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  2138. It definitely happens to both men and women. However, as women tend to live longer there seem to be more older women than men in this situation. Also, women tend to earn less over a lifetime than men and as such tend to have smaller retirement and/or social security benefits as seniors.
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  2139. A lot of things don't make sense!
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  2140. Thank you for watching Lindy. Godspeed.tomyou as you begin your journey anew on van life again.
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  2141. You might want to check out Escapees. They own 11 co-ops where people pay an initial fee to lease land and can then for a relatively small fee per month and can stay there for the rest of their life in rvs or I believe trailers. They have some really nice communities. Some are more expensive than others but it is worth checking into. You can leave your lease in your will.
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  2142. I know someone else who was turned down for earning $6 too much. Just ridiculous!!
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  2143. She wants to be near her son and grandchildren, which is understandable.
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  2144. Actually this has been a problem thru multiple administrations and both parties. I always say follow the money. I have concluded that there truly is no will on either side of the aisle by the very wealthy to solve the illegal alien problem. There are too many people making too much money to stop the flow of cheap labor. If you think about it, all the farmers, meat packing companies, sweat shops and other businesses who make billions not millions using low cost illegal aliens as laborers. This is not really that difficult problem to solve. There is a lot of talk. But I truly believe that if an in depth investigation was done.many of the people talking about the problem on both sides of the aisle are benefiting one way or another from not shutting down the border.
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  2145. I agree that women often sacrifice their futures taking care of others.
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  2146. Most are very expensive!
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  2147. Up to 10 years in some places!!
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  2148. I agree. It is.our moral duty to.look after our elderly and vulnerable
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  2149. Yes. We spoke a few days ago. It has been a rough wxperience. But she is hanging there.
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  2150. She actually ended up getting a small gas generator.
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  2151. In many instances they do.
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  2152. That is simply ridicjlous!!
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  2153. I am afraid there are a lot graver issues than California giving druggies money and free needles. We are in the middle of a political storm that is tearing our country apart, seniors are having to choose between food and medicine, our border is out of control..... Need I go on?
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  2154. Thank you so much and welcome to the channel and thank you for watching and commenting. If you can, come join us on Saturdays at 3pm pst to chat on our GLOW LIVE broadcast
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  2155. You are preaching to thr choir. Thr Bible says a man whondoesn't provide for his own house is an infidel.. Should apply to governments as well.
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  2156. Lindy's son really doesn't have a say in the matter as she is 75 and has decided this is what she is going to do.
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  2157. I would say living in a van and going thru all that entails, working a demanding job at 75 and not wanting to rely on your adult child is an example of a pretty strong independent woman.
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  2158. We do need to prioritize citizens first!!
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  2159. To each their own, but...🤣🤣🤣
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  2160. The problem I have which this whole situation in NYC highlighted is that the resources to help people can be found and applied, there simply was not the will to do so when it was American citizens in need
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  2161. He actually does help. But like most parents Lindy does not want to feel.like she is burdening her child.
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  2162. It really depends in what your electric needs are. For someone living in an area with extremely hot weather where an a/c is necessary 175w would not even begin to be adequate.
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  2163. She just had major bypass heart surgery and has a GoFundMe for that under Lindy Moore.
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  2164. Go figure 🤔
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  2165. I have to agree with you. Instead of gradually reducing aid as a person gets more and more on their feet the rug is completely pulled out from under them if they raise their head just a tiny bit above water.
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  2166. I agree. Affordable senior housing should be available in every state.
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  2167. We used to have multigenerational households. We need to go back to that.
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  2168. You and so many others. It is a national disgrace that there is not more affordable housing. Therr are so many abandoned school buildings ajd others that could be converted for residential use.
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  2169. I know someone who was going to receive $6. She said forget it. Wasn't worth the paperwork and hassle
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  2170. Yes. They have identified a oerson of interest.
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  2171. As a boomer I would agree that in many ways we had it easier in that we could work a regular job and pay rent and buy a reliable used car. But I do believe we had a much stronger work ethic. We expected to work for anything we got and didn't expect to barely work and get paid. We didn't think our employers were lucky we showed up. We were grateful for a job. We also realized that things didn't come instantly. It took time and effort. Due to a number of factors we have those coming behind us who have road rage if the person at the light ahead of them pauses for even a moment before pulling off. It is a whole new world
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  2172. Welcome to Glow🤗
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  2173. Sounds like you learned the value of hard work at a very early age.
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  2174. Absolutely
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  2175. Yrp
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  2176. Yes, I got it a few months ago. It drives really great. But, it is a huge adjustment from a hightop Promaster!!
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  2177. Sounds like you are enjoying life. Good for you👍
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  2178. Jose, I try to only discuss issues not candidates on this channel as it gets out of hand otherwise. .
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  2179. Thanks for letting me know it is in other areas too.
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  2180. 🤣🤣🤣🤣Hey whatever floats your boat
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  2181. I have not been able to reach Teresa. The phone number I had for her is not currently in service. She is no longer at thr parknwhere I first met her and I haven't been able to reach the friend who helped clean out her van. I learned a long time ago that my job is to help as much as I can, leave the person better off than when I encountered them, and sometimes that is all I can do. At least now she has a bed she can lay down on instead of sleeping in the front seat, a fridge, and a solar system. But I do have a great report on Cat, the woman living on the side of the road in her trailer. I will hopefully be able to share it this weekend.
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  2182. I think kids who lived thru those kind of hard times are so much more resilient than kids who have never experienced that and had everything handed to them! Kids who never experienced lack seem to have fewer coping skills ajd the slightest thing takes them out. Just my opinion.
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  2183. That is the best way to do it. Pay yourself first!
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  2184. Paying credit cards off every month is brilliant on your part👍
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  2185. I also have done it for many years. It really works!!
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  2186. You have so spoken the truth. There is a time when it is not only okay but absolutely necessary for folks to put themselves first in preparing for their senior years and failing to do so can be disastrous. Every financial advisor worth their salt will tell you that at a certain age you need to be putting money away for your retirement rather than taking out loans or giving money to your kids or anyone else!!
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  2187. Spoken truth!!
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  2188. You'd be surprised.
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  2189. Thank you. 💜
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  2190. Yes.it is. I should have mentioned that. Maybe in another video.
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  2191. Well, you do certainly.habe to go by a lot of rules to get food stamps.
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  2192. I have my savings and tithes as fixed expenses.
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  2193. I do like Randy's products and plan to visit there. For my immediate application it won't work as access into the area is obstructed ajd the unit needs to be built in site. Tuff Sheds does that.
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  2194. I guess we.just like.our space. With a senior and a young adult we both need space.
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  2195. It is.if.it meets the requirements.within your city.
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  2196. Yikes. I wonder if that includes tiny houses. Thanks. I will definitely check it out!
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  2197. The two things I really.like about these Tuff Sheds David is that they are built on site ajd you don't have to worry about access. The second thing is I can finish it off as my finances allow a little at a time. I am so sorry to hear about your accident and injuries. Thebopder we get thr longer it seems to take to recover.
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  2198. I think the man who does the Invisible.People.videos would be a good candidate.
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  2199. I don't know about that but he has a YouTube channel and the description will give more info @ Tiny Campers YouTube
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  2200. Thank you so much for your encouraging words Marie. That is indeed a great benefit you have being able to stay at military bases. I encourage you to heck out the Home On Wheels Alliance (HOWA) Facebook group as there is lots of great info on that site. I believe they also have a regular digital meetup. Also, if you ever make it out West definitely check.out Quartzsite Arizona in January for the RTR meetup and to meet other van lifers. You can always reach out to me too if you have questions at: Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  2201. Pretty cool, huh😊
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  2202. I agree. In a minivan the storage space is so limited I prefer the space for storage over a shower. However, you could still have the shower set up and still use the area for storage too as showers at truck stops are $18 to $20 now. I did however, find a really cool shower/toilet combo that works great if you are at a dry campsite. I will be showing it in the near future.
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  2203. Not really. This is his hobby. He has $100 or less worth matrrials,.outside of the electrical system, and he will probably use most of the materials.in his new build in some form or fashion.
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  2204. He absolutely could. In fact he helped.me get a bed made for an 82 yr old lady living in her van.
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  2205. I just discovered Pascal and am so glad I did!
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  2206. What is so great is Pascal is as nice as he is smart😊
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  2207. Isn't is fabullus!!
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  2208. I try to bring the best. I think I succeeded this time😊
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  2209. I meant to cover that but forgot. Youbcan gonover to Pascal's channel Tiny Campers to see that.
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  2210. I don't know anyone with a DIY camper that has a certification. So, I doubt Pascal is concerned about that as he mostly uses the van for his camping and fishing with buddies. But if he got in the build business that would certainly be a consideration.
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  2211. Pascal thinks of every single thing.
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  2212. He definitely is a genius!
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  2213. Sounds like you have some great ideas. I would love to see your finished build.
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  2214. So sorry. I don't know how to do that. But on most smart tvs at least there is a way to get closed caption.
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  2215. Actually I must admit, I am the lucky party who bought it.
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  2216. On some of these builds they are mounted underneath the vehicle depending on clearance. On some a rack is added on the back and a tire is mounted there.
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  2217. Me too.
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  2218. He has a channel, Tiny Campers, which has a lot of interesting content and builds.
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  2219. Yes. He did.
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  2220. I was totally thrilled to ,share this build and could hardly wait to see what everyone thought of it!
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  2221. I will be having my Live at 3pm today. I do plan to call you when I get a chance.
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  2222. These vintage trailers have so much potential to be stunningly beautiful if done right. They were built so much better than the ones sold now.
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  2223. Hopefully they will before we all go over the cliff!
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  2224. Much of the country eventually follows California. That is why it is so important! for the rest of the country to get it right here!
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  2225. I think there is greed and selfish intent on both sides. Look at the Republican politician who was telling her constituents everything was okay in the stock market while selling off her shares like hot cakes before the market crashed. Both sides take advantage. Look at that air crash several years ago caused by terrorists. Government officials warned their loved ones while so many students perished coming home for the holidays not knowing they were at risk because they Power corrupts regardless.
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  2226. Let me give you a small example of what is reflective of a larger mindset of greed and avarice. Restaurants now charging customers $15 for the privilege of making reservations.
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  2227. It is is a large percentage of the state. There are more remote or rural areas that are less expensive, but then you have outrageous insurance costs if you live in an area prone to fires. Or there are problems with getting water or internet and if you are older it can be a problem being close to medical care if you are too far out. I think the solution is going to come down to living in small communities that are similar to the old time commutes where people pooled resources.
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  2228. I completely understand what you are saying. I grew up in the Bay Area also, although, I only have a few remaining connections there. I hesitate to leave California as I know I would never be able to return given how housing prices increase here. Although I tend to be somewhat liberal socially, I find that I would now likely be considered conservative by many here given the current climate in California I stay because I truly love the things Californianstill has to offer....climate, cultural options, beaches, and much more. Because I love it I deal with the craziness as it is more tolerable than some of the craziness elsewhere. There are options I am exploring that would possibly make it possible for folks who want to return to the Westcoast to do so affordably.. If you are interested you can reach me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  2229. Look it up and you will confirm it thru many, many news ajd government sources. Also, call Uhaul. There is so much demand for Uhaul trucks going from California to other states, especially Arizona, Tennessee, Texas, and Florida that the cost of renting a Uhaul leaving California a few months ago was more than double the cost of renting a Uhaul coming into California.
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  2230. Where did you go?
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  2231. Interesting. What makes you feel safer?
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  2232. That would be up to Becky. But you could certainly come out and check out BLM land for a week or so to see if it is something you think would work for you..
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  2233. Coming Monday
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  2234. They are tentatively planning for next year.
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  2235. You are really planning ahead!!
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  2236. It is sad and selfish!
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  2237. They do have an area just for disabled people but it is in the parking lot and would have been subject to being towed.
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  2238. That's just insane and an example of someone who doesn't care about anyone but themselves!!
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  2239. Yes, hopefully some appropriate intervention will help. Unfortunately, I think most managers would probably rather just stop the overnight parking than risk approaching someone who might go off on them.
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  2240. The difference is you were respectful and asked for permission and you ran your generator for a brief time to insure the safety of your dogs, not all day and night. You are right. Sometimes there are few to no options and you are in a bind for somewhere to park. That is very different from setting up shop continually like you were at a paid campground.
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  2241. Thank you Raven
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  2242. It makes you just shake your head doesn't it. Getting to park for free and then doing that!! Clueless ir just doesn't care.
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  2243. It sounds like you have a great setup. No wonder you don't want to leave. Unfortunately, many folks in rvs that are parked on the streets longterm end up dumping trash all around their rvs and the street starts looking like a trash dump. Businesses in the area complain and before you know it there are signs posted prohibiting rv parking. If they had just kept it clean and not dumped their trash on the ground they probably could have stayed.
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  2244. It is really upsetting to me when I see this kind of thing. Whoever does it is not only spoiling and ruining.it.for others, they are foolishly reducing their own needed options!
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  2245. Ypu have to wonder what's wrong with some of these folks!!
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  2246. Oh my gosh. That person should be charged with indecent exposure and if there were minors present child abuse!
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  2247. There certainly are those who know better.but just don't care.
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  2248. Ues, absolutely. Don't leave your mess for someone else to cleanup l!!
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  2249. We are among the few countries in the world where multi generational iving is not the norm. There are going to have to be changes and folks are going to have to develop new expectations about living arrangements to survive.
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  2250. I wish seniors would join forces and unite to bring about systematic changes.
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  2251. It is often quite stumning!
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  2252. So we'll said. It really just takes on catastrophic event to up end most people's lives and financial security. As you also stated so eloquently, even if someone made a mistake or mistakes surely they still deserve a safe clean place to lay their head at night!
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  2253. Many people could not without charging it. That is if their credit cards aren't maxed out!!!
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  2254. You and many others as well. What was thr point of even giving C9LA when it doesn't do anything to really help people?
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  2255. There truly is power in numbers. Plus supporting each other really helps one to feel less alone in your concerns. Who knows. You might even meet someone you would want to share a place with thereby lowering your costs. Good luck. Let me know how things work out.😊
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  2256. You are definitely not alone. So many folks "followed the rules" but are still struggling. I have never been an individual who believed in wild conspiracy theories. But when I look at so many things I can't help but question some of what I see. Large corporations are buying up thousands upon thousands of single family homes draining the market for first time buyers, and controlling the rent prices as a result. New home developments are now being built for people to rent not buy, I just saw one,. Laws requiring folks to pay a fee to drive inside cities have been passed, sales of new gas powered vehicles are slated to be stopped in California in the next decade. Meanwhile 15 mile zones are being touted along with electric cars. One of these things alone doesn't look very concerning, but when you put the aforementioned items together with many other developments it seems clear something is going on to exercise more and more control over our movements and choices. As I said, I have never subscribed to wild conspiracy theories but clearly these things are leading towards something. The question is what? A last thought, why are multiple billionaires in the U.S. buying up hundreds of thousands of acres of farm land?
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  2257. It is smart of you to explore options. Having a plan B in these times is a great idea. Do you mind me asking where you are located?
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  2258. I agree. It seems the majority of folks runming for office these days are only seeking power and self enrichment. They could care less about the people except as tools to help them achieve their objective.
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  2259. I would rather forget it!! Sad compared to other nations even much poorer than ours.
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  2260. It has kind if gone off the rails.
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  2261. You and millions of others!! That is why so many seniors are in the financial jam they are in!!
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  2262. Wow. That is an amazing list. I have some of the items but not others. It certainly is food for thought. Thank you
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  2263. Terry really took stock of his future and patiently and methodically put together a plan to live his life out on his terms. He then brilliantly executed his plan. My hope is that this video will serve to encourage others to take a look in advance at their retirement plans/situation and take action to make adjustments if need be. Not necessarily by becoming a nomad, but by putting together a plan so they won't be caught unawares and end up in sad circumstances.
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  2264. ​ @lindawilson795 This will be Terry's first summer. He plans to park at his sister's place and do some work on her house for her. But, I am betting that as Terry meets more people he will be camping with new friends in other dispersed camping areas in cooler climates during the summer perhaps Flagstaff, Colorado or wherever he chooses.
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  2265. Well there is Quartzsite during the winter and with the America The Beautiful Pass if you want to travel a bit you can park at National Forestd, CORPs of Engineer locations and other spots quite cheaply. If you are 8nterested there are seasonal jobs at campgrounds where you can get free parking ajd hookups and also get paid.
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  2266. Actually many of my videos include a walk around the vehicle. But you make a good point. I probably should do that all the time.
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  2267. I hope so🤣
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  2268. Hello Chef, Thank you so.much. I pray God grants you good health and not only meets your needs but allows you dearest dreams to become reality.
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  2269. Not on BLM land. Also, remember he has a sister who has a place he can park. For those without such luck, with the America The Beautiful pass you can park quote cheaply, sometimes only 7.50 per night on National forest land, Core of Engineer land amd more. Also, there are work camper jobs that provide free sites and a small salary.
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  2270. It certainly is an option many are enjoying.
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  2271. I am so sorry to hear how sick you've been Alice!. I will keep you in my orayers!
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  2272. That is true. Some people still spend a fortune doing van ir rv life as they travel so much amd eat out alot while others spend very little as they stay put for longer and prepare their own meals. Typically gas and food are the two biggest expenses and they are easy to control.
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  2273. He is!!
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  2274. You as well😊
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  2275. I really think he does!
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  2276. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I would really like to chat with you more about some of these techniques. If you are willing you can contact me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  2277. Good point!
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  2278. Thank you for the tips. Yes, hikes in extreme heat can be dangerous. An entire family, young oarents, child and even the family dog died during a hike in extreme heat in California recently.
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  2279. I do love the Mayo Clinic!!
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  2280. I can't imagine being in 113 degters with no a/c😡. That was a wise move going to the coast!
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  2281. Thanks so much for sharing additional economical tips on staying cool.using what you have on hand😊
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  2282. So true. It doesn't take long for a vehicle in the sun to heat up much hotter than the outside temperature.
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  2283. I am part time with a home base so I have options. Although my house doesn't have a/c. Although next week I am scheduled to be in an area with 107+ weather. Not looking forward to that!
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  2284. Grant you always make me laugh🤣🤣🤣
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  2285. That would be a great help. Thanks for adding that info!
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  2286. Thanks for watching and commenting. You are in the area in which I grew up😊
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  2287. With a black colored van you feel my pain. That's what I get for being more concerned about looking cool than practicality 🤣 If I keep this van I am going to have to get an a/c too.
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  2288. Well said!!😊
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  2289. Didn''t his joy just warm your heart😊
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  2290. You make some excellent points. You absolutely have to have a reliable vehicle.And, you are rolling the dice if you do not have an emergency fund to cover maintenance and other issues that may come up with your vehiclem Grtting stuck in an unknown location without funds would be simply horrific!
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  2291. It is definitely not for everyone, even some who are doing it!
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  2292. It is very different and so.much harder.
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  2293. Thr parking can really be a challenge. As you noted, the state parks, national Forests and even many private campgrounds are booing hpinths in advance. Summer beach area campsites open up for reservations 8 months in advance and are booked within a couple of minutes.
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  2294. Oh my. What might be an inconvenience in a house or apartment can become a full fledged crisis in a vehicle.
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  2295. Definitely in the works!
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  2296. Save in one area to be able to splurge a little in another. Makes sense to me.
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  2297. Unfortunately, many seniors living in vehicles don't have savings.
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  2298. Yes, please to be prepared. It can offer a good option for many with proper planning and realistic expectations. I urge you to make the effort to meet some vetern nomads who can be a source of support, encouragement, and knowledge as you start out.
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  2299. That is my goal. To have a place ehrrr women can stop amd rest. Wohld love to meet you one day😊
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  2300. Sometimes just having "Me" time can be the most renewing thing to do for yourself.
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  2301. Unfortunately a lot of times neighbors are very hostile to nomads or there are signs posted no overnight parking. The exception seems to be residentoal areas with lots of apartments.
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  2302. I am working with a financial expert to help me augment what I already planned to share to make the videos even more helpful. Hope to get at least one video on budgeting out within the next week or two.
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  2303. Any number of ways. In San Diego there is a van club, San Diego Camper.Van club that meets every two weeks and sometimes has camping events. There are many Facebook groups, including for female nomads of every type, car living, rvs, tents, you name it. There are also meetups all year long and in Quartzsite during the winter from mostly November to around March and there are hundreds of thousands of rvers and nomads. Lastly, different YouTubers have meetups and LIVE broadcasts where you can meet folks. Many opportunities you just have to get out there.
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  2304. There are online sites such as Campendium and iOverlander. I also check Truck Master Fuel Finder. It lists truck stops with parking for each state based in the highway you are on and lists them by the exit. It includes how many parking spots for rvs, if there are showers, restaurants. etc. It also has some WalMarts listed I believe. But you have to double check as many WalMarts nonlinger allow overnight parking. Thr challenge is not as much along major highways as you travel as it is inside cities, especially large ones.
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  2305. That is possible but what is your option? If they have to tear apart your transmission or some other part you aren't going to be able to drive it away. You have to leave it there. Talking your valuables with you is your only option I can see.
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  2306. Thanks for letting me.know.
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  2307. It is crazy that you can't even sleep in your vehicle on your own property!!
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  2308. I started.my YouTube channel intrbtionally as a business with three purposes 1) Honor God 2) Build a financial legacy for my special needs child 3) Help others. This is a serious venture for me. Not some lark. It is also a much needed source of revenue for many other nomads.
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  2309. Thank you Robert
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  2310. Aw, thank you🥰
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  2311. Tiny houses are a fabulous option.
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  2312. Thanks for your input😊
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  2313. So glad to hear you find this video to he an accurate assessment of life on the road.
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  2314. Sounds like tou have it pretty well figured out. If you would ever be willing to let me interview you to get your perspective after so many years on the road please contact me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  2315. You can have a fabulous time doing vanlife part-time.
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  2316. The summer heat is absolutely not only the most challenging but also one of the most dangrrous aspects.of living in a vehicle.
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  2317. I have a video coming up addressing exactly how to do this.
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  2318. I am working on one. I have solicited assistance from a financial expert to make sure I don't miss any critical points.
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  2319. This was the first time I had seen this to. I thought it was due to Covid, but they said no.
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  2320. Blessings to you as well and you for your kind comments. ☺️
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  2321. A loving community of friends is invaluable, especially when you are going thru something difficult.
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  2322. I don't.know if they are doing this particular design anymore. You would have to check with the sales department. Randy is coming up with new designs all the time.
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  2323. Totally!
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  2324. Wouldn't that be amazing if they worked there way out of existence because there was no longer a need!
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  2325. It is twice as stunning in person!!
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  2326. Reach out. She may be willing to consult on it with you!
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  2327. I can hardly wait either. Can you just imagine how gorgeous it will be!!
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  2328. They are such a great idea!
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  2329. It was a prototype and some changes have been made to the production unit from what Inunderstand. But it is the 10x20' size. I would suggest a trip therr and perhaps prearranged to tour some of thr model units I have some additional tours coming up.
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  2330. Those chairs were quite the surprise. I am looking for a pair as I write this comment!
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  2331. Thank you so much jmarie. I hope to continue over the next few weeks to present additional options🙂
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  2332. I agree. She needs really needs an attorney to aid her in securing.
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  2333. I second that thought!!
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  2334. It is indeed but could he changed if there was a will to do so at the highest levels!
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  2335. Just because a person is gainfully employed doesn't mean they are earning a lot. Many in this country just earn enough to take care of the basics with little left over for savings. Also, usually when someone is employed as a combination apartment manager/maintenance person a large part of their compensation is housing. So, they really earn little money. Arline worked in that capacity for over a decade.
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  2336. Thanks for thr info. I'll ask her.
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  2337. Hopefully we will meet next year😊
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  2338. If you never see the ldob't think you can appreciate the joy.
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  2339. Thanks for the tip😊 Can you tell me approximate location. Near Costco, near the airport or east of El Camino Real?
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  2340. Big brother is watching!
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  2341. That is the point. SMH You don't have to be doing anything. You can simply be in the wrong place at the wrong time and a geofence warrant can wrongly helpmlaw enforcement connect.you to a.crime m you didn't commit. Or you can watch the wrong video, etc. etc.
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  2342. I went into a Chase bank and they refused to take cash for payment on a bill. This, at a BANK!
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  2343. I did not know they were getting such broad "dragnet" type warrants reportedly causing innocent people to become suspects and even be arrested. No, I did not know that.
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  2344. I don't know for sure, but I don't think so. My understanding is as long as the battery is operating. But that is a question to possibly ask in a Facebook techie page. I would imagine that your phone could be tracked from the nearest cell tower if not closer.
    3
  2345. There is truly a great deal of unwarranted discrimination in actions and thoughts about poor folks.
    3
  2346. Ask any food bank employee. Folks from all walks of life are needing to use their services. I saw a program the other day and the financial expert.said things are going to get worse. No one is immune from hard times anymore!!
    3
  2347. Thank you Donna. So many people fail to realize, as you pointed out, they are just once calamity away from being in the position of the people they judge so harshly!
    3
  2348. Everyone has a story. To.assume the stories are all the same is ignorant on the part of those.who do.
    3
  2349. Now that is a sensible comment. LOL
    3
  2350. Exactly. People so often make assumptions and judgments about things they know nothing about and are so far off from the truth!
    3
  2351. Oh, the good old days!
    3
  2352. 🤣🤣🤣You go girl🥳
    3
  2353. Based on circumstances some folks who are homeless have been so traumatized by things that happened to them they no longer have the capacity to care due to PTSD.
    3
  2354. Makes no sense at all!
    3
  2355. So true because we often harvest from what others have sown.
    3
  2356. It certainly is!
    3
  2357. I saw that documentary. You would think a police officer would have better sense smh
    3
  2358. There is a well known YouTube creator who loves in her van and dyes her hair too.
    3
  2359. You are right. Most people do not have large retirement incomes.
    3
  2360. Thank you. As far as poor people being more generous there is something to that. I have heard that street people who stand on corners with signs asking for help receive many more donations in poor areas than wealthy areas. Also, I have heard that poor people give more proportionally relative to their income than wealthy folks.
    3
  2361. I think you are correct. They are often people who are themselves living in fear that they are not too far removed from moving into their vehicle for shelter.
    3
  2362. Thanks for that input. I think I will.
    3
  2363. Oh my. Thank you. I needed a good hearty laugh today🤣🤣🤣
    3
  2364. That is one of the things I really liked about the build too. It is so functional but simple without a lot of things to go wrong.
    3
  2365. You must have cracked up when you saw the same toilet in this van🤣
    3
  2366. I really liked it too ajd had Jeter seen it used like that before.
    3
  2367. Thanks for tuning in.
    3
  2368. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
    3
  2369. It really is a great deal for 8k. I do need to stand too though.
    3
  2370. I know what you mean, but it seems to work for them.
    3
  2371. I believe she said 2022.
    3
  2372. Thank you. I really appreciate your comment. WhennIn do a tour my goal is always to ask the questions I believe my viewers would want to ask if they were there in oerson looking at the vehicle and speaking to the owne or builder.Many of my tours are spur of the moment and cases in which I have just met the owner and have never seen the vehicle before. So, I sometimes miss something. Glad this one answered all your questions. I also try to bring content that has real value and informs or provides something viewers can use. Once in awhile I will depart a bit like with the goat video for fun, but generally I like to provide content at least some of the viewers can apply to their own circumstances.
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  2373. Sometimes the one you least expect to help is the one who does.
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  2374. They are lucky to have you.
    3
  2375. I thinknyou are right . It helped you develop a strong work ethic.
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  2376. They really are!
    3
  2377. Yep.
    3
  2378. She has an account that can he accessed. I will double check later today to make sure it is in the description.
    3
  2379. There is an hpdate.vidro. She just got an affordanle housing unit!!!
    3
  2380. Cat is one of the most positive people I have ever met. I don't know how she does it. But there is good news. It look like she is going to be accepted into an affordable low income housing unit. I will keep you posted!
    3
  2381. Thankfully Cat did get some help both from my viewers and from an angel who allowed her to put the repairs.on their credit card and pay for them a little at a time each month. As far as your situation, have you considered working thru IHSS? Thry don't pay a fortune, $18.50 per hour, in San Diego county but you can pick the clients you want and the level of assistance you are willing to give as well as set your own hours with your client. I worked for them with an older lady client after I retired for about a year ot was such a pleasure for both of us. I mostly cooked her meals and lightly helped her around her apartment and took her grocery shopping.We both enjoyed the experience. Everyone in her building wanted to hire me, LOL.
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  2382. Cat was blessed recently to get an affordable housing unit. Check out the video on it.
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  2383. If I can tell anyone anything it is start generating additional streams of income as an entrepreneur or you are doomed!
    3
  2384. Your country should be an example for thr U.S. Yes we are a harsh country, especially for seniors.
    3
  2385. So true
    3
  2386. There are actually decent cops out there. Unfortunately, so often they have to fight a system that is corrupt.
    3
  2387. Good news. She has been approved for a new low income building. I plan to do an update soon.
    3
  2388. But for the grace of God!!
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  2389. That is so true. What seemed like more than adequate savings has been consumed by the rapid and continued inflation, especially in the area of housing.
    3
  2390. I am not so concerned about Trump's views about Project 2025 . I am concerned about some of the people he has around him that may influence him such as Steven Miller and the two running the Department of Government Efficiency. One of thmm has already proposed eliminating programs and one is also on the hit list in Project 2025, Headstart. This is an early education/preschool program for low income families and disabled children. It would prevent single mothers from working if this program is discontinued as they would have no childcare. My concern is that thru the DOGE many of the proposals in Project 2025 will be implemented.
    3
  2391.  @NormaStewart-re6pm  Thank you so much Norma🥰❤🥰
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  2392. I don't think that will happen the way tariffs are currently structured. Look at what happened to.Midwest soybean farmers after tariffs were implemented. China greatly reduced their imports from Americwn soybean farmers and instead started buying from Brazil. It has destroyed many farming operations here. For tariffs to work and bring jobs back the money earned from tariffs wohld have to go to subsidize wages for workers here. Workers here can't live off what companies pay in foreign countries and they are not going to pay what Americans need as a living wage after paying so little out of the country. Also, I think it would be a good idea to use some of the billions earned to build affordable housing for workers near factories.
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  2393. Thank you so much.
    3
  2394. WELL SAID!
    3
  2395. Thank you so much Marian. More and more people are working past 70 these days for the same reason.
    3
  2396. I like hearing different perspectives too😊
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  2397. Thank you😊
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  2398. Don't know about that but I saw it was reported on Quartzsite chatter
    3
  2399. I agree there is more safety in numbers.
    3
  2400. ?
    3
  2401. ❤❤❤
    3
  2402. I wouldn't not camp.on BLM land. But, I would camp in a group. Also, do check out my last video on safety tips for solo female travelers.
    3
  2403. I just did a video with 20 safety points. https://youtu.be/fEUUYLZoHzQ?si=QoaGMKYFxjdB0NnJ
    3
  2404. We have to be careful everywhere these days!
    3
  2405. 👍👍👍
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  2406. I still think it is okay to camp in this area during the winter season but on groups and with protection of some sort.
    3
  2407. I will be doing an update. It looks like these were local criminals. Not.nomads.
    3
  2408. Yes indeed!!
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  2409. You are so right. They are bullies and as is typical of.such cowards!!
    3
  2410. The main "Persons of interest" are local youths who are citizens.
    3
  2411. Rocks can definitely be a deadly weapon.
    3
  2412. Quite possibly.
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  2413. I agree with you completely and eill be doing a follow up later this week addressing some of your points.
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  2414. Thank you for your kind heart. A friend of T has set up a GoFund Me. Just looknupnthe site and search for Robert Davslos🥰
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  2415. I don't know about the other women. I got that information 2nd hand. There were reportedly some other acts if.minor vandalism but Ibdon't have details. I can't speak for crimes in other areas but I have not heard if any illegal aliens being arrested ir suspected of terrorizing folksnin Quartzsite and especially not on ATVs. BTW, I also believe in enhanced protection. Especially now days!!
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  2416. There does seem to be much more violence here in America.
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  2417. I contacted T and pinned a comment about the GoFundMe. Will make another announcement tomorrow. You are a good friend to T.
    3
  2418. I have heard from the victim if the incident in Quartzsite and after living in her vehicle for I believe a couple of years, she is coming off the road. This incident was the breaking point for her.
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  2419. ​ @pamelaklemp5615 Thank.you
    3
  2420. I wish I had smellavision!!
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  2421. Home made spice packets are amazing.
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  2422. Welcome back Norma. So glad you are back in the Glow Family.😊
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  2423. Oh my. That sounds delish!!delightful!! I love Rotel tomatoes with chillies.
    3
  2424. After my surgery next week we need to plan to do some kind of collaboration. I'll be in touch.
    3
  2425. Shopping now for food really requires a well thought out strategy anymore!
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  2426. Told you😅
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  2427. It is😊
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  2428. Wow. That is great!
    3
  2429. For.you FREE!!🥰
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  2430. I am going to start ho again showing more simple but delicious cheap meals.
    3
  2431. I am not a grrat fan of curry but I bet it would.
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  2432. Hello 👋
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  2433. Glad.you enjoyed it.
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  2434. 😊😊😊😊
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  2435. Oh my🤣
    3
  2436. I'll have to try that 😊
    3
  2437. I should have said when I first started out with this channel as a cooking channel before I broadened the scope. You can go back to my first videos 4 years back.
    3
  2438. ❤💜❤💜❤💜
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  2439. I sometimes use Rotel canned tomatoes ajd green chilies.😊
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  2440. A.nice shower definitely does wonders!
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  2441. Great recipe. I love doctoring up Ramen noodles too.
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  2442. Songlad you liked this meal😊
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  2443. It really is very simple, filling and quick.
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  2444. I love them too. So easy.
    3
  2445. Sounds good
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  2446. I have one of those. That is a great idea 💡
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  2447. SF Bay Area is a dynamic and beautiful area and very expensive. Roommates are definitely a way to offset the expense.
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  2448. Yes. That is the challenge.
    3
  2449. If you are able to find the right roommate it could be a big financial relief.
    3
  2450. If only They should be teaching this in schools
    3
  2451. I agree. And she is a U.S. citizen!
    3
  2452. Van life van certainly be liberating!
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  2453. The longer you can work the more you can put away.
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  2454. YouTube is certainly a way ti earn income. A lot of work but you can meet the most interesting people.
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  2455. ❤❤❤
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  2456. It is always interesting to me to hear how other seniors are managing and what is working for them. I hope to share.more interviews.
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  2457. She has certainly worked things out
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  2458. Aw thank you 😊
    3
  2459. If you cam find low income senior housing that is much more affordable. Good luck.
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  2460. Thank you.
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  2461. It sounds like you are making some very wise choices, not only financially but also to remove some stress from your life. I wonder though about the impact of your working so many hours every week for an extended period. Can your sister start contributing financially to the household? Also, have you considered starting a YouTube channel sharing your preparation for returement?
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  2462. I wohld say most seniors these days really have to pay close attention to every dime spent these days.
    3
  2463. It is truly a sad situation for many who have indeed worked amd been productive their entire adult lives only to end up having to scrape by from hand to mouth in their older years.
    3
  2464. After a certain age we do need to be very conservative with our funds.
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  2465. She didn't leave her husband because he got a mental illness. She left because it became dangerous for her to stay. And NO, I do not believe putting your safety at risk is part of the marriage vows. I certainly hope if you have a daughter who is in a dangerous situation with her husband you do not tell her to stay because it is part of the marriage vows. If you do I would not consider you a good parent!!
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  2466. With rapidly escalating housing costs it is going to be a big issue for so many seniors.
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  2467. Hey, what do you expect from a 71 yr old interviewer🤣🤣🤣 But fortunately for you there are plenty of channels with fast talkers.
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  2468. Thanks sku.
    3
  2469. If you could taste them you'd.know why🤣
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  2470. I think this recipe just might change your mind about beans!🤣
    3
  2471. I do believe there is a global agenda. I am not smart enough to see all the pieces of the puzzle yet but fear by the time the total picture is unveiled we will be in a real pickle!
    3
  2472. It is a sad commentary on the current state of affairs.
    3
  2473. Amen!!
    3
  2474. Sounds divine. Enjoy😊
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  2475. I wish Ibwas smart enought to know what the answer is. I don't I simply know we are in trouble and the people put in powered to look after us our doing a very poor job doing say kick them all to the curb and start over agqin.
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  2476. Thank you Benny
    3
  2477. I absolutely agree we should be stocking up on supplies in preoaration!
    3
  2478. It is a composting toilet They're very expensive, around $1000. There are some newer ones in the market that are getting good reviews that are much less expensive but I can't remember the names. Also, Allison from Travel Snacks YouTube did a video showing how she did a diy one.
    3
  2479. Me too🙂
    3
  2480. Lovely young woman and beautifully detailed rig🙂
    3
  2481. He is very chill and smart!!
    3
  2482. Me too☺️
    3
  2483. I do.love to tour. I see so many great ideas people come up with and it gives me ideas for my van as well as others for their rigs.
    3
  2484. The table is my absolute favorite!
    3
  2485. I.wish I had asked for Steve's contact info for people having questions. But he said a lot 9f Solis owners did this mid. My.guess is therr is a Facebook group or some other platform for Solis owners. I bet someone on one of those sites could provide.you answers to.your questions.
    3
  2486. It really is!
    3
  2487. 👋
    3
  2488. I am always encouraged when I encounter older women living their best lives. Keeps me going!
    3
  2489. She has a new one now.
    3
  2490. Carol has several people who want to uy her bus. But, she reads the comments and if none if them go thru she has your name.
    3
  2491. How fabulous. So excited for.you. I definitely want to visit!
    3
  2492. He will definitely be glad if he does.
    3
  2493. I agree!!
    3
  2494. I don't.k ow but will ask her when I next see her😊
    3
  2495. I think she will.
    3
  2496. Actually at the location she is at there is free potable water, free dumpsite, free trqsh pickup, toilets.with free toilet paper All included with the under $26 per month camping fee for 7 months out of the year. That is why she and so many others are there! All if the other expenses are present if you are a nomad or in a traditional house. So, it seems like a roaring good deal to me.
    3
  2497. I am so sorry to hear about your experience with those awful people on your job. My daughter is on the spectrum. Fortunately she was diagnosed very early but it is still challenging. I certainly hope you are able to connect with the group online and it is helpful. There are also other support groups And I have a LIVE broadcast every Saturday at 3pm pst.There is a great group of folks in the chat. Come in over and join us😊
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  2498. I tried for months to contact Theresa but her phone had been discnnected. I finally ran into her at the location I first met her. She is still in her van. She has added some things back into her van but it is not quit4 as bad as it was before and she is able to sleep in the bed that was made for her by Pascal. So, she is no longer sleeping in her front seat thankfully. She is also able to use the toilet.that I provided her and other items. I arranged to meetup with her to give her something else but she did not show up. If I can provide any further help I will. But I have learned that sometimes you can only do so much for a person despite a desire to do more. I cannot change a hoarding mindset. That is something beyond my skill set and often stems from very deep mental health issues or life experiences. I have to be satisfied that Theresa is better off now than when I first encountered her.
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  2499. Glad you enjoyed it😊
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  2500. You're right on time😊
    3
  2501. Are you talking about a hand held unit to charge your vehicle battery or a power station to run devices such as a fridge, etc.? email me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    3
  2502. If.you look up female urinals online you will find many options that.might work for.you. The key is having a good seal.
    3
  2503. I will do some research and put out a video.🙂
    3
  2504. I really.like it too.
    3
  2505. You can lead a horse to water.but can't make it drink!!
    3
  2506. Thr woman I was speaking about did.not claim health issues as the reason she did not want to get a job. She did not want to have a "boss". You are so right about our mindset as Americans to live in large spaces alone. So many other cultures are so.much more advanced I believe socially in understanding the need for an internal support system.
    3
  2507. Well said. I think one of the main factors is to the best of one's ability to do so..Stay Out Of Debt!!
    3
  2508. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
    3
  2509. I finally came to that conclusion too.
    3
  2510. I didn't suggest giving up her car because she would never do that. Yiu have to know her to know this. The main point I was making was that she was not doing ANYTHING. My issue wasn't that she didn't take my suggestions but that she wouldn't even consider any changes was just expecting something to magically happen to save her.
    3
  2511. 🥰🥰🥰
    3
  2512. It really can be a great solution!
    3
  2513. State of mind is critical. What a great turn around you made! Congratulations
    3
  2514. My.mom used to quote this to me all the time as a kid!!!
    3
  2515. Sounds like you have figured out a way to make your situation work for you
    3
  2516. Don't think so.
    3
  2517. You tried.and discovered what works best for you😊
    3
  2518. You have my sympathy. That is a hard one.
    3
  2519. It is a van build company that was giving away free caps at a meetup I went to. I don't know anything about them.
    3
  2520. I like that.. Get done woman👍👍👍
    3
  2521. I have discovered that setting appropriate boundaries with the folks in your life and even those you encounter briefly makes life so much better!
    3
  2522. I am sorry to hear youost your business. So many went under during Covid. Being willing to consider options, at least for thr short term I believe is a necessity.
    3
  2523. Sending good thoughts your way to find the perfect roommate.
    3
  2524. No family to fall back on. I have concluded that some people simply refuse to accept reality if it doesn't match their expectations until it is to late.
    3
  2525. I have a hard time understanding that. Keeping up with the Jones is a sad way to live.
    3
  2526. Going to have to be I think.
    3
  2527. The thing is you did something. Didn't just sit around. And look how it turned out👍
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  2528. Some people are quite strange for sure.
    3
  2529. Some people even though they are in dire circumstances think they are above these jobs. Go figure.
    3
  2530. I worked two jobs for many years after my divorce to do my best to put money away and be debt free in my older years.
    3
  2531. There definitely needs to be more affordable housing.
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  2532. Thank you so much🥰🥰🥰
    3
  2533. Anyone with good sense can get along with anyone else with good sense
    3
  2534. If your landlord does go up on rent I would at least try if I were you to appeal to his good sense. He knows rhe great tenant he has in you. He does not know who he will get. That is certainly worth something. I am curious as to where your land is and what kind of structure you added onto it. If you are open to a conversation you cam reach me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  2535. Isn't that the truth. Beats Starbucks everyday and so much cheaper too!!
    3
  2536. Elon Musk said there will be hardship ahead. So, I don't see things getting better for poor folks in the near future as I don't think the hardships will be for the wealthy.
    3
  2537. Someone told me they know of a service that matches seniors who need roommates. If they provide that information to me I will share it.
    3
  2538. I think it is a good thing too.
    3
  2539. I am.
    3
  2540. Thank you Deborah😊
    3
  2541. You can say that again🤣
    3
  2542. Thank you. Too.much going on in my rain🤣
    3
  2543. 🥰🥰🥰
    3
  2544. Excellent points. Individuals on PCP have unbelieveabke strength and tolerance for sprays and eve a styn gun I'm told!!
    3
  2545. Thank you so much🥰
    3
  2546. That is true but so bizarre that folks talk about "their" truth. No, there is only one truth and that is the same for everyone.
    3
  2547. 🤣🤣🤣
    3
  2548. So we'll said. Acknowledging danger and being prepared does not circumvent a life of joy
    3
  2549. I have been following that case off and on. Will have to read the actual decision and dissenting opinion if any. It is a sad day when we criminalize people for being poor.
    3
  2550. I think they are living in dangerous denial and don't want to accept reality. They would rather pretend everything is fine.. The reasons for this is what I don't understand.
    3
  2551. What a deal. Don't blame you for jumping on that!
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  2552. I just love tear drop trailers too.
    3
  2553. What I saw him lull it with was his Shuttle bus. But based on the estimated weight it could easily be pulled by smaller.vehicles. A Honda Civic can typically pull 1,000 pounds and a Rav 4 and Sienna Mini van can typically tow up to 3500lbs. So lots of towing options.
    3
  2554. It is in the description.
    3
  2555. You should see the counter space and full size stove in the upcoming tour of his shuttle bus!!
    3
  2556. I bet Incould tow this with a Hondaa Civic🤣🤣🤣
    3
  2557. It is pretty cool!😊
    3
  2558. It is surprising how much you can put in such a small sace
    3
  2559. You can check with Albert at Tinytrek.net for pricing.
    3
  2560. It is surprising the things we can do if we have to.
    3
  2561. Thank you so much and may you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
    3
  2562. You never know. Inam making some changes I hope will grt me there.😊
    3
  2563. They really are.
    3
  2564. I sent a community post to subscribers that has the link in it.
    3
  2565. It sounds like God was speaking to you thru Mr. Bernie and Ms. Lois😇
    3
  2566. It is possible for everyone. Mr. Bernie shared how. 😊 It certainly does help to have a loving and supportive life oartner.
    3
  2567. He has indeed and with long life too!
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  2568. https://youtu.be/m9u0nJWhWuk?si=f8yImCoAoOnAA8k0
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  2569. Glad you enjoyed it
    3
  2570. Same to you!
    3
  2571. Thank you my dear friend.😊
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  2572. It does seem pretty amazing!
    3
  2573. Congratulations. I bet you can hardly wait!
    3
  2574. Wouldn't that be wonderful!
    3
  2575. Me too!!
    3
  2576. Working on editing them! The last video.Indid before this one of a simply spectacularly decorated tiny house was one at ITH.
    3
  2577. Definitely!
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  2578. I really think that is the way to go. Good for you👍
    3
  2579. Don't worry. I have a short tour of the community coming up soon. Congratulations BTW. Sounds like you are going to be an ITH owner.
    3
  2580. I believe there are some there who have escaped such situations.
    3
  2581. I will have to check out his channel. Remind me on the next Glow LIVE so I can shout him out.
    3
  2582. Absolutely. You can modify it to your taste. Let me know how it comes out😊
    3
  2583. Based on what has happened in New York with shuttered hotels and closed down Correctional facilities being redone to accomodate.migtants we see that if there is a will housing options for homeless are available.
    3
  2584. There are many many young people who are homeless. Some left abusive homes, some aged out of foster care, and some have a parent or parents who could no longer afford housing thus thrusting the entire family into homelessness.
    3
  2585. I hope so.
    3
  2586. In addition to AJ, I arranged an escort. But will have to do it jext week due to delays.
    3
  2587. Make no mistake he needs both.
    3
  2588. Getting a copy of his birth certificate will help facilitate acquiring a lot of things he needs.
    3
  2589. I was pretty shocked and horrified when I heard that. It clearly.has been an undeserved weight on this young man's mind.
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  2590. I prefer separate showers too.
    3
  2591. They have some very interesting ideas.
    3
  2592. If I was building a van from scratch I would probably use that kitchen or one like it.
    3
  2593. I am planning in doing a tour of my van sometime in April. Stay tuned.😊
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  2594. Thanks Freedom
    3
  2595. 🥰🥰🥰
    3
  2596. There are many who have not and this kind of video helps them
    3
  2597. The have the Descend on Bend which has loads of nomads and van life folk.
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  2598. If you are talking about Pascal he is simply a genius!!
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  2599. I had only an hour or less so I decided to focus on the ones that really stood out to me and I thought showed the most creativity. That was the "tinies". They were so beautifully done and showed that you can live large in a very small space. I always look forward to TinyFest and seeing what is new as well as meeting the fabulous ingenious builders.
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  2600. She really did a thorough job of thinking of every detail. I didn't even show the attached awnings, ON BOTH sides!!
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  2601. Me too. This is what I will do if I ever build out another van!
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  2602. I hope it saves yours ans many others as well!! Share the info with your loved ones.
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  2603. That is so sad. As you said, it won't bring this poor girl back to her family. Just diesn't seem like jail is enough in these cases.
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  2604. You are fortunate. Sadly thousands have not had the good fortune you have had. If my video helps just one person do something different that saves them from becoming a victim I am OK with you falsely accusing me of fear mongering. At 71 I long ago stopped trying to please others.
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  2605. Many blessings to you too😇
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  2606. Great tactic leaving and getting gas somewhere else if you grt that creepy feeling. We probably ly don't even know how.many times listening to that feeling has saved us from a bad situation.
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  2607. Yes, there certainly are other places including parking lots, underground parking lots, parking structures and more!
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  2608. More and more I agree gas stations seem to be the hang out of choice for some really sketchy folks!
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  2609. I agree. It is ridiculous and I feel silly using some of the words I do. But the algorithm on YT being what it is will often demonetize videos that have certain words in them and/or only share them out with a limited audience. You would be surprised at some of the things we face as content creators.
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  2610. We increasingly have to be aware of our surroundings!
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  2611. It is happening more and more at gas stations and sometimes these individuals can be very aggressive!
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  2612. Years ago, before things were anywhere as bad as now, my aunt was at a stop light and a man attempted to grab open the passenger side door of her vehicle. Every since then I always make certain all my doors are locked. Please do take care of that door!!
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  2613. Yes, parking lots can also be dangerous, especially underground ones or parking structures!!!
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  2614. What a horrific experience for your friend. It really takes courage to do what she did but it saved her life.
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  2615. Welcome to GLOW🤗
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  2616. 👍👍👍
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  2617. Great tip.I really like those truck stops too and sometimes TA. Another good way to plan fuel stops I use is Truck Master Fuel Finder. You put in the state and Highway and it lists truck stops and other stops by the exit number. It also has info on parking, showers, etc.
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  2618. Thank you so much 🤗
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  2619. This happens regularly. Hopefully this video will make some reconsider.
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  2620. Trusting your gut is the mist effective weapon above all.
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  2621. If you are moved it is all iver. So fight with everything you can if someone tries to grab you!!
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  2622. Absolutely!
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  2623. It is so important to listen to your gut!!
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  2624. It is terrible. There is also a scam at bank ATMs.
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  2625. Being vigilant is not being paranoid. Inhofe your girlfriend back then learned something from that terrible experience.
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  2626. I generally do feel safe there with lots if folks around and at Costco stati9ns. But I still use precautions.
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  2627. Grrat points. Folks with bad intent are so bold these days
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  2628. Yes. Often there are very sketchy folks loitering around gas stations.
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  2629. 🥰🥰🥰
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  2630. It sounds like you take precautions, are alert and listen to your gut, which is paramount!!
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  2631. Sadly many would not help.
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  2632. It really is important to je aware of ournsurroundings at all times these days.I was recently reading that gas stations employees, were number 2 for homicides at work among retail businesses in the country.
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  2633. There are pros and cons to both. I just like being able to have more ropm to maneuver.
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  2634. Good advice!
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  2635. I guess he realized she meant business!
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  2636. Good point!
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  2637. Yes. Getting gas at night can be a dangerous proposition. Th4 one exception is the Cistco bear my house when it gets dark around 6pm. It is still packed with people and an attendant so I feel pretty safe there.
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  2638. Regardless of the situation it does not feel good being made to be a captive audience!
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  2639. It is hard to think of things sometimes in thr middle of a situation because the audacity of folks to try and pull a scam is just so shocking.
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  2640. It is a smart person who learns from past experiences👍
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  2641. Isn't that the truth!!
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  2642. And you as well😇
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  2643. Thank yiu Nancy. It is getting harder and harder to find safe parking fir those living in vehicles. I don't know where they will go if there us major unrest following the election
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  2644. The shortages may already be starting. I was at the Dollar Tree today. They usually have several kinds of detergents. Today they only had one kind and only a few bottles. The clerk said they had no idea when they would get more.
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  2645. People are.to a grrat extent I believe being manipulated and worked up. Not for their benefit, but for thr benefit of those in positions of power. Hopefully.folks on both sides will wake up.
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  2646. Thanks for the info. I may share it. I think Lead Farmer 73 has some of the most informative survival.videos out there.
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  2647. Absolutely!
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  2648. That is a great idea! Also, tat a hospital parking structure.
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  2649. Honestly I think nothing candidates are flawed. But I must say the incendiary rhetoric is very frightening.
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  2650. I do watch him sometimes as he does stay current with what is going on, even if he does sometime get a little out there.
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  2651. There are plentu radical.folks on both side stillmlut.in the communities
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  2652. I agree. Much better to be prepared and simply have supplies you can use later than be caught short!
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  2653. I just don't want anyone caught without supplies if things go south!
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  2654. Youbare right. Politics really should be about the people. Our elected officials seem to have forgotten that.
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  2655. California is a hedge podge. Chase Bank near.me doesn't take cash to pay a bill while many other businesses charge mire for credit cards. Go figure!
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  2656. He is indeed. Whoever wins it can only be if God allows it.
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  2657. I am afraid you are right.
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  2658. I agree. Problems either way.
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  2659. I hope not. But with the conventions coming up who knows!!
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  2660. The facts bear out that there are trouble makers in both sides. The problem is often that people are not willing to acknowledge or weed out the trouble makers among them ifnthey share some common goals. To me wrong is wrong no matter where it comes from.
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  2661. It is true that people want to avoid this topic. But it needs to be addressed.
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  2662. What I was referring to was when certain countries with a history of.political unrest descend into violence at every election. I was trying to say I hope.we will not become.like that. Apparently.that was.not.clear.
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  2663. I pray for peace in our land.
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  2664. I am so sorry to hear about you horrifying experience. I am glad to hear youbare safer now. As you say, it still pays to be aware of your surrpundings.
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  2665. You too😊
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  2666. I've given the warnings That is all I can do. I can sleep at night knowing I tried.
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  2667. I am praying for your peace of mind. Even if things go off track I don't believe they will stay as such. The national guard from the states will be in call and will get things.back on track. The best thing would be to shelter in place if it comes to that. You have a sticks and bricks. You will be fine.
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  2668. You make some really good points
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  2669. What a wonderful thing that you found a safe place to wait this madness out.
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  2670. I just want everyone to be safe😊
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  2671. I don't base my opinions on unproven conspiracy theories. Rather I base my concern on statements made by folks I have heard with my own ears. Folks making clear threats that they will take up arms if their candidate does not win Only they said it in more graphic terms. Now granted, some of these folks are likely big bags of wind wanting to impress others. But some are serious. Sadly there are also weak minded folks who are followers who will jump in to important and significant for once in their lives.
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  2672. No one can really.know. But I do think there is a high risk iof unrest. How far spread it would be is impossible to predict. It really depends on how the election turns out. Thr problem for nomads would be like it was during th pandemic if campgrounds close or there are curfews and no one is allowed out on the streets in some cities. .
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  2673. I'll have to check that out.
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  2674. They prayed in the Bible and still prepared!!
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  2675. We have already seen what can happen. I believe hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.
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  2676. That didn't help on January 6th.
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  2677. I pray cooler heads will prevail. But ultimately whoever God allows will become president.
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  2678. It reminds me if the 10 virgins in the Bible. Five were prepared with oil.in their lamps and five weren't and wanted the other five to sacrifice for thrm..
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  2679. I am hoping for a reprieve of some sort
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  2680. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
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  2681. I think being stocked up is a good plan regardless as there is a possibility of unrest either way.
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  2682. I cannot agree with that accessment. It might be safest for the President and elected officials but it certainly wasn't safe for the Capitol Police on January 6th.
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  2683. I don't think it will come down to.promarily red ir blue. I think it eill come down to where folks want to protest. Washington, D.C., state capitols, etc.
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  2684. Haven't heard of that channel. Will.have to check it out.
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  2685. Everything I need tonknow about life is indeed in the Bible.
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  2686. Based on what I am hearing with thr jee President of Mexico there may be some serious problems in Mexico.
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  2687. Haha. I'll remember that. The whistle advice was for folks who don't want to have anything else, not even pepper spray. Kind of limited as to what I can suggest for them!
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  2688. Welcome to GLOW🤗Definitely no harm in being prepared!
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  2689. Or just way outside if a large city if possible.
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  2690. God only knows how many of our enemies have used our border nightmare to their advantage and our harm.
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  2691. Prepping is absolutely necessary, especially now.
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  2692. I think you have to build a community of like minded folks who look out for each other.
    3
  2693. Yes. The America The America th4 Beautiful Pass is a great deal.
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  2694. Every channel.including mine deletes really nasty or inappropriate comments. For the most part I will bring up issues not specific candidates. There are exceptions but that is not the norm.
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  2695. Well, I would have to know what the comments was to know if I deleted it. For the most part I only delete comments that are really nasty or extremely political. I try to talk issues not candidates unless a candidate says something I consider really dangerous or inciteful . Than I might comment. I am not a political channel for the most part. It just seems to bring out the.worst in people, even usually reasonable folks. Thrnpurpose if my channel is not to fight. Too old and tired fir that, unless really pushed!
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  2696. They really are Katie. I hope you and your son are staying safe. 😊
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  2697. There are so many people who are extremely agitated and I believe spoiling for a fight in order to unleash their anger. It is scary. Wishing you peace and safety also during these times.
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  2698. I hope so too.
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  2699. I sadly think you are right, but pray you are not!
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  2700. I don't.know about nomads specifically being targeted, but I do believe that nomads in citi3s could get caught up in any violence that happens in the cities. You have to remember during any unrest there is always a criminal element that comes out simply to loot and victimize others unfortunate enough to be in their path.
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  2701. ​ @danettedugansmith9879  It is unbelievable the number of car breakins that happen in broad daylight in San Francisco!
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  2702. I will try to find the time to.look her up.
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  2703. When I last visited the San Francisco area one of us had to stay with the car to make sure no one broke into it while the rest of our group shopped. Crazy!!!
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  2704. I saw that too. And there were two iof them in their rv. Imagine how scary for a solo senior woman, as are so.many nomads these days due to financial reasons!
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  2705. So good to hear from you Mz TR🙂 I hope this video will encourage those who have not considered an exit plan in advance to start thinking and acting to formulate one.
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  2706. That could be the start of a tribe. But I wohld certainly bake your neighbors a cake ir something. If you think about it God said it was n9t good for Adam to be alone and gave him a helpmate. We are not meant to travel this journey thru life alone. Perhaps join a bookclub or go to activities at your senior center if yoj arr a senior ir volunteer somewhere. You never know how or where you will meet the very people that could be there for you in your time of need.
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  2707. Great points. O did a video with the staff from the Red Cross awhile back. that included crank radios. Think I will do an updated video again. You are so right. There are some things you just can't plan for like entire cliffs falling down!
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  2708. Hopefully Congress will reassign all money earmarked for foreign humanitarian aid that has not been distributed to flood victims.
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  2709. I am not a political channel and contrary to what many think this is a political video it is not. I call out what I see whatever side it is on and I believe humanitarian aid should go to Americans in need first. That is not political but simply common sense. Who would let their own family starve while feeding others?? No one with good sense!!
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  2710. It is times like this that not only highlight the need to have a tribe but also reveal who they are.
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  2711. ​ @kennethgardner3090  Is there any way you can barter doing some work for food or supplies?
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  2712. I have to really watch it too so my canned foods don't expire!!
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  2713. I am looking for a community garden!!
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  2714. Injust did a wrapped pork from Costco. It wasn't very big. But, we have eaten off it for 4 days!!
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  2715. Wish we had those prices here!!
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  2716. That is a great price!!
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  2717. Yikes. Almost makes me.want to move to Texas!!
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  2718. Yes, roasts are really very expensive!
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  2719. There is one. I will definitely compare.prices there. I was in an Aldi's awhile back but their selection of.meats was limited. Maybe it was just that week.
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  2720. I don't know your circumstances, but I think going in with others to buy in bulk for food. High rents is an entirely different problem.
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  2721. I am seeing good comments about Aldi.
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  2722. Wow. I wish we had senior grocery days here!
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  2723. Not only are food banks packed with people, some of the fiod banks here have reduced the days and hours they are open.
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  2724. Flexibility asked on what is in sale is a great way to cut costs!😊
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  2725. Yep. Or left overs from a Costco 4.99 rotisserie chicken
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  2726. ​ @Syl-Vee Shame on them!!
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  2727. This should fall under antitrust laws. I have heard Kroger has some decent pricing. If this happens it will essentially be a food monopoly!
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  2728. It definitely pays to shop around for the best prices.
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  2729. Here you can often get fresh produce, but very little if any meat ajd only for those who are first in line. They did give out turkeys at one food bank for Thanksgiving. But that is only once a year!!!
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  2730. Bernae is renting so subletting may not be possible. But those are good suggestions if possible.
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  2731. May you have a simply FANTASYIC and JOY filled birthday Marty!!!
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  2732. I am so tickled to be meeting up with you again and Jessica is even more excited I think!!
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  2733. Now if only I can figure out who to convince of that🤣🤣🤣
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  2734. A lot of lives impacted forever by a senseless brutal act.
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  2735. I think the interstate stops may be safer too.
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  2736. I believe the perpetrator specifically targeted that couple because they looked more vulnerable. Bet he wohldn't have taken on someone who looked like the Rock!!
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  2737. Thanks for sharing that perspective.
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  2738. I didn't see any plug-ins.
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  2739. 🤣🤣🤣
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  2740. Rest stops can be frightening depending on the locations.
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  2741. Yes. I like busier rest stops too. I drove I to one in Oregon that you had to drive down a hill into a wooded area and the cars were way away from the truckers. Couldn't even see them. Too sketchy for me.
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  2742. Thr noise doesn't bother me. But then I am usually rather tired by the time I pull into a rest stop. I agree with you that having something that makes a lot of noise is a good idea.
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  2743. Age is certainly a factor in some 9f our decisions. At 71 I know this only too well.
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  2744. It is such a sad story ajd you are right. I can't imagine that that lovely couple expect3d a predator to be lurking at 7am.
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  2745. I have stopped at some lovely rest stops. Hou make a good point. Sadly in the times we l9ve anywhere can be suddenly unsafe.
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  2746. I have tried a few malls but each time security approached before I could even park and told me I couldn't park there!
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  2747. Now that would make me feel a whole lot safer!!
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  2748. You go girl👍
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  2749. That must have been so hard. Ending a long friendship. But sometimes you have to.
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  2750. So true🤣
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  2751. I love that. Great advice!!
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  2752. I was going to say you are lucky to have never had tixuc folks in your live. But as I think about it you are probably just good at being selective right from the start.
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  2753. Aw Kenneth you are a treasure and could never cause harm.
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  2754. Yep. When you move on they will just find someone else to dump on.
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  2755. Hello and welcome from beautiful Puerto Rico🤗
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  2756. It is bit unusual I think when we decide to take back control from toxic people that we may be a but overly cautious and a little enthusiastic with rhe eraser pen. 🤣
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  2757. It is always the hardest I think when the toxic folk in your life are family.members.
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  2758. Ultimately what it c9mes down to is if someone's actions are harmful to you, physically ir emotionally, it is necessary to protect yourself.
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  2759. You didn't deserve that and thankfully eventually realized it. Congratulations 🥳
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  2760. Yep. That definitely sounds like a toxic person. I do not believe your distancing yourself from them is something to feel guilty about. Your assuming responsibility for their welfare is an act of kindness to them. Distancing yourself from them is an act of kindness to you.
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  2761. Sometimes it can take awhile because we want to give people the benefit of the doubt. I have had the same thing happen. You are not alone in this.
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  2762. Most of us indulge in a pity party every once in awhile. The problem is when it never ends and as you note is a form of manipulation.
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  2763. He is the only.one who can at this point!
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  2764. Those are actually amazing costs for your electric compared to many I have talked with who live in areas with extreme weather conditions. I spoke with someone recently who lives in Southern California near Palm Springs and their gas and electric bill was $1200 last month!!
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  2765. I have not heard anything either. I keep saying seniors need to band together. We wihld be a powerful voting block.
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  2766. 💖💝💖
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  2767. It is simply ridiculous!
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  2768. So many seniors are in this situation
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  2769. I did let her explain. INsimpoynd8dnnotbwant tonget iff tracknofnehat the point ofnthis videonm is about or get into a discussion on thr migrant issue. However, if you listen to the video I repeated and clarified what she was saying about the reserve food supplies being depleted and the reason for such.
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  2770. Suzanne I would really like to talk to you. Please email me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  2771. You are preaching to the choir here. I agree. It is disgraceful how so many seniors are suffering and even going without meals in this country to try and make ends meet.
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  2772. Everyone has a political point of view, of course. I simply did not want to go off on a tangent and get side tracked given the limited time I had for this video. The point of this video was how the government gives help and then turns around and because of that help, SS COLA in this case, takes away more than they gave oftrn leaving the recipients worse off than before they got the help.
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  2773. Maybe if everyone knows what is going it will change.
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  2774. I agree that no.one should go hungry. But I also believe in.entering the country legally. I personally.know someone whose mother and rest of their family was in this country legally. It took some years for their father to gain legal entry, but he waited his turn and did. It is not fair to all the people who go about entering the country legally for others to jump the line ahead of those who have waited for years. Also, it is my humble opinion that if our government cannot take care of the citizens who are here, esoecially seniors, it should hold up on bringing additional people into the country until they can provide for current citizens.
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  2775. They sure do. Thanks for nothing!!
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  2776. It is certainly a case of messed up priorities in my opinion.
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  2777. Great tip!
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  2778. True. Social security was intended to be a third of retirement with savings and defined pensions being the other parts. But, with the end of defined pensions plans for most other than some government workers social security has become the primary income source for a significant percentage of seniors. With the cost of living, rise in divorce rates and single parent households increasing in numbers impacting the ability of folks to save substantial amounts I don't see things changing for thr better for future seniors. In fact with SS benefits almost certain to be pushed back to a later age it will likely be worse.
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  2779. The needs of citizens should come first.
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  2780. Little by little we are being controlled thru various means. Price increases limit our ability to buy gas thusnlimiting our mobility. Thus when 15 mile zones are implemented many will be compliant due financial constraints.nObr3centlynsqw an entire nenhoising development in which all of the homes are for rent, not sale. Behind the scenes corporations are buying up the market of mid priced homes and the jext movement is towards pushing folks to become renters, not home owners. Who knows whee this all will end.
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  2781. It is a real example of ingenuity amd creativity.
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  2782. Yes. That is true. Also, home insurance gosts have skyrocketed and in some cases it is hard to even get home insurance.
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  2783. You do have to be very careful in dealing with propane and make sure you have both adequate ventilation and proper carbon dioxide monitoring as well having it correctly installed.
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  2784. Pure luck running into the most amazing people!
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  2785. Guess it depends on what ranking measure you are reading. U.S. News and World 2023-2024 ranked San Diego as the most expensive place to live in the U.S. Thr criteria they used was: Median gross rent ,annual housing costs for homeowners with mortgages,, value index, desirability index, and job market index. You are going by the CNBC ranking.
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  2786. You can reach out to Albert.
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  2787. You can ask him.
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  2788. I know right! The murphy bed was a delightful surprise.
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  2789. Albert is a master of repurposing!!
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  2790. It is beautiful!
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  2791. It is very different traveling daily or semi-daily vs staying in one city or area. When you travel constantly it is quite expensive and you have to scout out new spots every dqy. When you stay in a single area permanently or even for a month or so at a time you are able to research spots and learn where you can and can't park. You also csn make contacts with safe parking lots and other organizations that allow you to park on their lots. One factor that makes it easier or more difficult to boondock is how stealth your vehicle is. While not as comfortable as you can't stand up, a minivan or suv is much more stealth than a high top van or box truck, unless the box truck looks like a commercial vehicle. There is a learning curve, but it is possible to get the hang of it. Many do.
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  2792. For that you will.have to ask Albert. There are apparently a few spots. Unfortunately when they are broadcasted online people who do foolish things like put out bbqs and chairs and the such show up and ruin it for everyone being stealth. That is what happened in a few spots I know of in North county San Diego. One guy even changed his oil leaving a mess resulting in everyone being banned.
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  2793. So.happy to hear that Naj. I really hope people not only enjoy these videos, but learn from them.
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  2794. You can contact these Quartzsite, Arizona RV Parks directly. They all have electricity available and Patty's RV Park and Propane included electricity in the rent price.
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  2795. Not yet.
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  2796. Great news. Both families are now in transitional housing and the GoFundMe that a viewer set up raised almost 20k for them.
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  2797. We were not made to do life in isolation. Staying cinnected is so critical to good mental health
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  2798. Yes they did. Didn't pay into social security, Medicare or anything else.and saved thousands by failing to do this and almost certainly.paid substandard wages for years. Then simply gave her a letter of recommendation and the door after she kept their children safe for nearly a decade? Morally bankrupt and if you think this is okay shame on you as well!
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  2799. Amen. Those who do this to others will one day have to account for their conduct to the ultimate authority, God himself!
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  2800. I bet we would be😊
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  2801. It only for Teresa but for many others as well.
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  2802. I agree. Sadly the rrality is there are more and more seniors who will never be able to stop working.
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  2803. Yes. That is true. However, had I been the employer of someone who took care of my children and kept them safe for.me for.years she would not have left empty handed. She would have had a generous severance package and likely I would still be in touch with her to assist as I could.
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  2804. I have seriously considered that. I am having a hard time seeing Teresa at 82 and beyond climbing up to get things out of a roof carrier.
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  2805. Any donations on this platform YouTube will take out their cut . Hopefully, a storage unit will not be needed for more than a few months if we are able to encourage Terrsa to significantly downsize Then we are going to.be building a bed of some sort with a mattr4ss and w/storage. adding a toilet of some sort . Hopefully, if she wants, adding a power station and possibly a fridge and possibly a small arraa for cooking.
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  2806. I don't think the back seats are still there. But I am not sure because I really can't see as there are all of Teresa's possessions back there.
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  2807. Clearly we have different values and different hearts. If someone was the nanny for my three children, my most valuable treasures, caring for them and keeping them safe so I could go to work and build a career or whatever these people did without having to worry about my.children, I would value that person. I would have paid into Social Security, Medicare and anything else required, which almost certainly these people did not. I would also have paid Teresa a decent salary, which I can almost guarantee they did not. Given the thousands upon thousands of dollars these people saved the very least they could do was give Teresa a decent severance package. But again, you and I cleaely have different views and ideas on what constitutes common decency. I don't believe I have to "owe" someone something to do thr decent thing. But in this case I believe they clearly owed Teresa more than she received.
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  2808. I am so sorry to hear about your situation. One of the things Insuggest to people needing additional income is to consider starting a YouTube channel. It is something anyone can do. On your own schedule and doesn't require difficult physical labor..Hou can work as.much or as little as you want. and you The other thing is to consider, if health permits, being a helper to someone thru a government assistance program such as In Home Support Services in California ir similiar ones in other states. Often the only thing needed is meal prep and some very light housework like doing dishes and vacuuming.
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  2809. Hopefully someone in a position to make changes will eventually listen!
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  2810. Thankn ou so much. This will certainly ne a help to Teresa.
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  2811. It is sad that a lot of people are considering leaving this country.
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  2812. That is very generous of you to offer donations. I think we will have it covered. I am reaching out to a few companies to help and there have been a number of donations.
    3
  2813. I don't know the full story. From what Teresa told.me the children got older and no longer needed a nanny/babysitter as they became more.and more involved with sports and other activities. The parents gave her a letter of reference and basically said goodbye 👋
    3
  2814. No. She does not.
    3
  2815. Well, this is certainly not Germany. There is not enough affordable housing to go around and the wait to get onto a list for affordable units is very long. There is another government program called Section 8. But there is a waiting list which has to be open for accepting applicants. It can take years beforr thr list is even accepting.applica ts to even get on the waiting list and then years more to be eligible for a voucher to use. Then when you get the voucher many landlords do not accept it because of the rules that go along with it. Just a nightmare if you are poor and need housing.
    3
  2816. I absolutely agree!!
    3
  2817. On her nanny job they did not pay into social security. Probably th4 same with thrbother jobs..
    3
  2818. Thank you so much Christina. Bless you for your kind heart.
    3
  2819. I absolutely agree. God has blessed me so I can bless others. It is a wonderful feeling to know you have made a difference in someone's life for the better!!
    3
  2820. It is indeed sad.
    3
  2821. Seniors are the group that is falling below the poverty line faster than any orher group in America..
    3
  2822. There are almost certain millions if citizens, especially seniors, who are in similiar circumstances living in their vehicles because they cannot afford rent. There is not enough affordable housing and the wait list is years long in many areas, if not most, to even get on the waitlist.
    3
  2823. Sounds like that to me too.
    3
  2824. I finally was able to get in contact with her. There is good Jess and not so good news. She is now able to have a bed and lay down fully stretched out and has a toilet and the other items she was given, but she has added back a lot of junk to her van. You can only help someone so much. The rest is their decision.
    3
  2825. Very!!
    3
  2826. You can email me.
    3
  2827. Thank you❤
    3
  2828. Some people are simply greedy amd unscrupulous as you noted!
    3
  2829. The point that most people understood, which eludes you or more likely is consistent with your values, is that this family employed this woman for nearly a decade no doubt not paying into social security, Medicare or any other required programs for such employers thereby saving thousands. They likely also paid her below minimum wage. That alone plus the fact she kept the most treasured part of them, their children, safe would have prompted decent people to at least provide some sort of severance package. But instead they only gave her a letter reference and showed her the door. Such behavior is detestable and an example of the highest level of financially predatory behavior. The fact that you find this behavior acceptable pretty much says it all.
    3
  2830. I believe the days of paying $1500 for comparable units is coming to aj end.
    3
  2831. I don't n have it yet. I have been looking for property. It will only have about 10nspots. Very small community. Thr intent is mostly for people who.have limited funds who are on the road and need a break to rest up and regenerate before getting back om the road.
    3
  2832. I may do that on another video. Have to figure out how to do it🤣 Remember I can barely copy.and paste. Had to redo the link for my description several times!!!
    3
  2833. So many folks are opting for affordable tiny houses. Good luck finding a perfect one for you.
    3
  2834. Yes.The name is .....Tiny Campers
    3
  2835. 🥰🥰🥰
    3
  2836. Very cool, isn't it!
    3
  2837. Just think how many useful things could be made from all that cardboard that is trashed each year!!
    3
  2838. Pascal really is a quiet genius!!
    3
  2839. It is for sure!
    3
  2840. Pascal really is a genius!!
    3
  2841. I think paint is a lot easier to apply than contact paper. I always have to pull it up several times to get it smooth and then you have the edges. Give me paint any day. But, he did use stick on wallpaper on the counter top.
    3
  2842. I do try to be mindful of not interrupting Unfortunately, sometimes I do have specific things that I need to cover in a very shot time frame and do get a bit anxious if we are approaching my time deadline and it looks like I won't cover areas I really want to cover before Inhave to leave. But, I will keep your point in mind.
    3
  2843. He certainly is. Who would ever think of cardboard!!!
    3
  2844. Pascal was on my GLOW LIVE this afternoon and shared even more valuable information. He is an electrical engineer and is practically a walking encyclopedia If you have time checkmoutnthe Live where he comes in.
    3
  2845. It simply makes no sense!! One of these days folks are going to rebel.
    3
  2846. It is a disgrace that many grown children who are in a position to help their parents do not. Our values and attitudes towards the elderly have changed so much and not always for the better.
    3
  2847. I have decided it really is designed to keep people in poverty. That is the only logical conclusion.
    3
  2848. It is indeed.
    3
  2849. You are certainly welcome Kim.
    3
  2850. It does seem like all these programs are actually war on poverty doesn't it.
    3
  2851. I am planning as part of this series to do a videonor two on ideas and programs that actually help seniors and nomadic seniors. But first I really need to do a post election prep video.
    3
  2852. Thank you Tonya and may God Bless you as well!
    3
  2853. I can see who that wohld be a problem.
    3
  2854. Definitely!
    3
  2855. And I am doing my best to locate land to build a small affordable tiny house village!!
    3
  2856. That is the problem. If you are on one of these programs you cannot save up enough to buy a van or small.motor h9me. They cap what you are allowed in savings at $2k.
    3
  2857. It depends on each situation. When you add up utilities, especially in an extremely cold or hot climate, phone, car insurance, car maintenance, gas, medicare, medication, food, then add in if you have a pet, therr is little to none left
    3
  2858. Hello. I am tip roaring mad about that crazy so called comedian. Hopefully he will never work again!!!
    3
  2859. Many seniors are choosing this option and I certainly understand the financial benefits. I could live overseas part time. But as flawed as our country is I think I would miss it to much to live fulltime overseas.
    3
  2860. Thank you for your support🥰 I don't know either how seniors on only SS will make it unless they become involved in co-living situations.
    3
  2861. You are right. There are a number if websites and channels giving advise to seniors and others who can.no longer afford to live in the U.S. It is so sad!
    3
  2862. I also believe in Christ. As such I have to disagree with you if you are saying it is evil to buy and sell and save for retirement. There are many passages in thr Bible that would dispute that mindset. For example ,Proverbs 31 which talks about the honorable woman whongoes.out and look for property and buys it. Or, Proverbs 6:8 which talks about the and storing uo food in summer for winter, which could also allude to saving as a young person in your summer for old age, your winter. There are many more examples of being financially prudent.
    3
  2863. They didn't just become that way. They were that way all along. It just becomes more pronounced with age.
    3
  2864. Why can't you receive food stamps? Is your SS income over the limit?
    3
  2865. I absolutely plan to!
    3
  2866. You said it!
    3
  2867. It takes awhile to change behavior and mindsets. But eventually this will have to be a serious option.
    3
  2868. I would not be at all surprised. Medicare and Medicaid already deny many medications patients' doctors have said are necessary for their care and health!
    3
  2869. It saddens and sickens me.to see the.plight so.many seniors are facing.after years of being hardworking contributing members of society.
    3
  2870. That person who said they weren't donating was being ridiculous. I bet she isnth4 kind of person saying folks going to food banks should get out there and get a job or something. Yet when the poor woman from the food bank tried do do that on YT to earn a little money she criticized her. Yiu can never please a fool!
    3
  2871. It is sad on the one hand as it reflects so poorly on this nation. But, knowing in advance gives you the opportunity to possibly put together a game plan and that is a good thing.
    3
  2872. May God bless you abundantly as well😇
    3
  2873. It is mind boggling all the maneuvers seniors have to make simply to survive.
    3
  2874. Thank you Kavita. I just hatred injustice.and I think the way seniors in this country have been cast aside and abandoned is one of the greatest present day injustices.
    3
  2875. Something indeed has to change or we will all go down with the ship!
    3
  2876. So many seniors will never be able to stop working..It is a crying shame.
    3
  2877. Increased costs are certainly.impacting seniors tremendously. Sounds like you looked ahead and made some very wise decisions that will help secure your future. I also think God will honor the sacrifices you made as a loving daughter to care for your mother
    3
  2878. Available resources are rapidly shrinking.
    3
  2879. It is necessary to have a stable.address for agencies to dispatch nurses.or.caregivers to render care.. If the case manager can't resolve this in a manner that is best for Cat she will certainly look into other options as will I. Thanks for the suggestions. Keep them coming. The more the better!!
    3
  2880. Thank you Miss Nora🙂
    3
  2881. Great. Let me know ow what you think if you actually camp there😊
    3
  2882. I didn't know about the full hookups. I'll have to check that out. Thanks for the info.
    3
  2883. It is simply stunning.
    3
  2884. There were indeed bear boxes. I did see people fishing alongside the lake bank. The gas in San Diego is anywhere from $4.39 to $5.00. I actually bought the cheaper gas on the way up to Big Bear for in Riverside County.
    3
  2885. Wouldn't it be great if everytime we went into a business we encountered someone like Laura!!
    3
  2886. Glad you enjoyed it!
    3
  2887. I have Verizon and I was able to get an internet signal. However, it gets worse the further back you drive. The 14 day BLM seems to have better internet especially closer to Hwy 95.
    3
  2888. Thank you. Sending blessings back your way😊
    3
  2889. There are National Parks, Core of Engineer campgrounds and state parks in N.C. The America the Beautiful Pass which is $80 per year and allows free entrance into National Parks and 1/2 price camping in National Forests and Core of Enginer campgrounds, and other locations. For seniors the pass is lifetime, for others annual. I used the pass to stay at a beautiful park in Waco Texas on a lake with hot showers, water and hook ups for $12 a night and $7 a night at a National Forest. Also check out Dispersed Camping online and freecampsites.net
    3
  2890. There is a WalMart about 30 miles away in Parker. Most stock up there every other week or so. If I was living at an LTVA for the entire 7 months I would form a carpool with 3 or 4 others and trade off driving in to Parker. Also, there is a Costco in Lake Havasu and a number of options in Yuma. As they are over an hour away, I would perhaps go to one of those cities once towards the middle of my stay and restock. Make it a day trip.
    3
  2891. Glad you liked it!
    3
  2892. Amen! People who have lived to the age of Mr. Bernie and Miss Lois have paid their dues to society many times over as well as acquiring a level of knowledge and wisdom to be revered. It is shocking to think that someone young enough to be their children or grandchildren think it is acceptable to speak to them or anyone else who has attained their age in a manner that suggests they are less than mentally and intellectually and not deserving of respect.
    3
  2893. Ypu have a wonderful day too!
    3
  2894. I don't think a kid who committed a terrible act is simply because they didn't call someone sir or maam. The point I was making is how many of this current young generation show no respect for their elders and that is part of a general disintegration of social norms regarding appropriate and orderly behavior thus contributing to unacceptable and even violent behavior being normalized
    3
  2895. Thank you Brenda🥰
    3
  2896. There are so many lovely leople on the road. I'm sure you will meet some of them.😊
    3
  2897. It certainly is worth repeating😊
    3
  2898. I am so glad you found that verse and realize you are not less than. After all we are ALL made in God's image. But I understand how it is so easy to compare yourself to someone else. We live in a society where that is done all the time.
    3
  2899. Thank so much. It is a big responsibility and I take it very seriously.
    3
  2900. Those kind if videos are very inspiring for sure.
    3
  2901. Absolutely for everyone. There is always someone willing to tear you down if you allow it. So don't!!
    3
  2902. Nothing wrong with a lived in look🤣
    3
  2903. We are so physically connected to our mental and emotional states!!
    3
  2904. So true. Show me your friends and I will know you.
    3
  2905. Thank you. I suggest you try it out for a week or two, boondocking or however you plan to do van life. Good luck😊
    3
  2906. Your diy is perfect for you😊
    3
  2907. I have been watching this case very closely. As half of the homeless population is irepoetedly in California the impact of this decision will be huge to California. What I believe most people fail to realize is the impact this decision will also have on folks living as nomads in cars, vans, rvs, etc. So far the real issue, the lack of affordable housing seems to be of little import in the arguments. Rather, the main concern seems to be implementation or enforcement issues. How would police determine there if there are no shelter beds. I would really like to talk to someone in Grants Pass about this matter. It is going to be major either eay it goes.
    3
  2908. That is a wonderful motto!
    3
  2909. In a diy it was made to fit you instead of the other way around!
    3
  2910. Internet access is certainly important if you are working remotely.and want to keepmup.on world events. And, water is definitely essential. Sewage on the road can be dealt with thru a number of ways I have found.
    3
  2911. This message has something for everyone. There are times that we all are probe to do some of the things Iisted to our detriment A little reminder to avoid these traps can be so helpful.
    3
  2912. Safely first, especially nowadays!
    3
  2913. Thank you so much😊
    3
  2914. Glad you enjoyed it.
    3
  2915. Bo Reba, I am so glad to know you found this video valuable 😊
    3
  2916. So glad you found this video helpful
    3
  2917. It definitely pays to be cautious.
    3
  2918. Too many to count LOL
    3
  2919. Yes. Some grrat comments and ideas from Glowbies.
    3
  2920. My next dog.is going to need a Grrman Shepard. They are the best dogs. Loyal and smart!
    3
  2921. That is a great deterrent.
    3
  2922. Always😊
    3
  2923. Thr more security measures the better for sure.
    3
  2924. I like the idea of vicious dogs barking. But the sound if sirens coming from inside the vehicle probably wouldn't fool anyone.
    3
  2925. Me too!!!
    3
  2926. I plan to😊
    3
  2927. It varies wildly! People get anything from a few hundred dollars to the maximum which is $2,710 if you collect at age 62, as there is a significant penalty for taking it early, $3,822 if you take it at full retirement age, and around $4,800 if you wait til 70 to collect. But many people,especially women have much lower averages, around $1,235 per month. It is based on how much you earned. Many women leave the workplace to raise children or to help care for elderly parents. Some people do not get any as they did not work the required number of years in the SS system, 10 or 40 quarters.
    3
  2928. I am going to do my best to do an interview addressing jus that when I get back to Quartzsite.
    3
  2929. That is exactly Becky's outlook!
    3
  2930. Same to you! 😊
    3
  2931. It dies indeed help to be able to boost savings for maintenance and such.
    3
  2932. If that actually japoens it eill be a disaster for many!!
    3
  2933. I will.do.my.best to do that interview soon.
    3
  2934. Yes it was!
    3
  2935. I simply would not drive to a destination in Mexico now, especially one that has a travel advisory. It would be very foolish to do so.
    3
  2936. Evil.has always existed. Evil people are just more out in the open and bold now.
    3
  2937. That is understandabke given some of the stories coming out of there.
    3
  2938. There are places in every country that it is best to avoid!
    3
  2939. I agree! Fly in and drive around local area. There are still places I feel safe but you have to keep up with what is going on in each area. Many years ago I loved Acapulco. But it is now someplace I would not fele safe visiting. I still enjoy Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta. But I hire a driver when there.
    3
  2940. Your friends are walking miracles!!
    3
  2941. Thank you🥰
    3
  2942. If you had checked my videos and numbers, both in views and subscribers, you would know that I don't need to nor do I sensationalize anything to get views. I provide accurate information that I spend considerable time vetting before airing. I ask valid questions, pr9videnuseful safety tips and leave it up to viewers to come to their own conclusions. There are areas in Mexico where van folks and rvers frequently drive thru that are simply no longer safe, especially for solo females, including the area I discussed in this video as well as areas around Ensenada where three surfers were murdered in May of this year and dumped down a well. Was the U.S. Department of State seeking views when they issued a travel advisory for Sonora? Further, if you watched this video to the end you would have seen that I clearly stated I travel to Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta frequently and feel very safe there. This unlike Acapulco, where I no longer go. I will continue to warn my viewers as I see fit.
    3
  2943. Very well could be🤣
    3
  2944. She was so smart in doing her build for sure.
    3
  2945. It really depends on how tall.or short you are. I couod.not sleep well if I always had to curl up to sleep.
    3
  2946. Good idea💡
    3
  2947. I did it for years. It took a huge toll but allowed me to do some things I never otherwise would have been able to do. Glad I hung in there but it was a big sacrifice.
    3
  2948. It really is Martha. It helps to have even a small community of friends.
    3
  2949. People seem to often hide behind "the law" to exhibit the cruelty that is in their hearts.
    3
  2950. I have to agree that taking care of problems in America should be the top.priority. In fact, I will be doing a video addressing that on Saturday.
    3
  2951. Not at this time. If she sets up a Gofund Me I will share it.
    3
  2952. I'm right with you on that!!
    3
  2953. Unfortunately that is no a likely option. Aftrr being in impound for 9.months the fees are probably more than the rv is worth.
    3
  2954. These stories need to be told to.make folks aware of what is going on and I do my best to tell them as I can.
    3
  2955. It truly is insanity. I just don't get it either.
    3
  2956. I am going into Costco in a few to check it out
    3
  2957. I sure hope it doesn't come to this. But we need to be prepared just in case.
    3
  2958. I sure hope it gets resolved quickly or we are all in the soup!
    3
  2959. I wonder if they stocked Christmas supplies instead of food????
    3
  2960. Actually I have paid out of picket for medication that insurance wouldn't pay for when I misplaced the meds. I don't know if this would work with diabetes meds.
    3
  2961. It was pretty low profile up until a day or so before. The ones really watching the talks were large retailers.
    3
  2962. I am predicting it will end by October 21st.
    3
  2963. This stroke may reveal a lot of unknowns.
    3
  2964. In a comment it was suggested that fro3nds could go in together on supplies. Or get those small tuna packets, bags if rice and beans, sardines. Those things would take very little space and could even be stored in shoes. Lots of storage places we don't think of for small items.
    3
  2965. 🥰🥰🥰
    3
  2966.  @kellynewtonmusic  I believe the union President picked this time for specific personal and political reasons.
    3
  2967. I agree.
    3
  2968. Yes, the strike stands to hurt Harris much more than Trump. Interesting how the union head seems to be the main one pushing for the strike and he was a speaker at rhe Repinlican National Convention. Some things make you go 🤔🤔🤔 My guess is the union president is getting his regular salary and will continue to do so while his men are out on strike!
    3
  2969. Once some people start panic shopping it gathers steam ajd becomes a frenzy. I sure hope that doesn't happen!
    3
  2970. It really depends on where you are working as a longshoreman and how much overtime you do. The starting salary and averagre salary in North Carolina is considerably lower than New York/New Jersey for instance. Currently the Suez Canal is closed as is the Red Sea so many ships are having to go all the way around Africa. I do agree that it will take them years to make up what they lost if they stay out for very long. From my perspective I believe the union president is the one who worked everyone up into a frenzy to strike for personal amd political reasons and is likely being paid his full salary while his men are out on strike. Just my opinion.
    3
  2971. There are a lot if people in both side if thr aisle who sadly only care about themselves.
    3
  2972. You certainly learned well from the Covid experience!
    3
  2973. ❤❤❤❤
    3
  2974. Thank you so much. I appreciate you recognizing the effort I put into many of my videos .
    3
  2975. Yes to both!
    3
  2976. Supposedly they are air lifting food and supplies. I hope so. On TV I saw people there filling up uckets with dirty flood water!
    3
  2977. It is very different driving at night that is for sure. Up til about midnight there are loads of trucks then it seems to thin out.
    3
  2978. Thanks for watching!
    3
  2979. I like the CZ P 1. It is compact, reliable and a comfortable fit in my small hand.
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  2980. I am so sorry to hear about your situation. Sadly you are not alone as.more.amd more.senior are facing the same predicament. Hopefully I will be able to.get my affo4dabletiny house village up and running by the end of 2025.
    3
  2981. That is very frightening to hear. I am so sorry you have had to experience this. I know someone who moved to Boise several years ago and found there was so many angry people there it was intolerable. They left and sold the house they bought there in less than 6 months.
    3
  2982. Ijust think people really need to know these kind of things to better help them plan their safety safety measures.
    3
  2983. That was the worst.possible label for what in some instances was actually a good idea. In cases where there are clear mental health issues on a call.have some resources set aside for mental health professionals to go out on calls with police to help defuse the situation. But, as is often the case extreme voices take over a good idea and it goes to h__ in a hand basket.
    3
  2984. I'm lucky that is all that is coming off. LOL
    3
  2985. I have to absolutely agree. Without meaningful consequences there is no reason for criminals to stop their illegal activities.
    3
  2986. It certainly is not.like it used to be!
    3
  2987. Maybe in Mayberry🤣
    3
  2988. Auto breaking are off the chart in some areas. Certain crimes it is hard to even get officers to even respond to, especially if there are no physical injuries. I remember in Oakland once I called police from down the block after reporting a breakin upon arriving at a residence in which I thought perp was still inside. Despite them knowing the perp was possibly still at the site itt took them 4 hours to respond. So, can you imagine how they treat a window broken in on a parked vehicle. Many of these kinds of crimes are not evenincluded in stats or the victims don't bother to report them because they know nothing will be done.
    3
  2989. Thank you. I appreciate your saying that.
    3
  2990. If you can do that. Thr problem is some folks jobs are in big cities. So there has to he another strategy as well as more tough enforcement against criminals perpetrating these crimes.
    3
  2991. Thank you so much❤
    3
  2992. Very common nowadays in that area. When we were in the Bay Area a few months ago someone stayed with our vehicle when we went shopping and I slept in my van rather than in rhe house of who we were visiting.
    3
  2993. There are sadly still valid concerns about racisim and safely for people of color as memberships in hate groups appears to be on the rise.
    3
  2994. That is horrible! Yes. It really is important to be careful.
    3
  2995. I don't know of one exactly like that. But Hipcamp is a site where landowners rent there land out for camping online. There might be some that would consider longterm camping/renting.
    3
  2996. Grant3d, therr is a serious problem at thr border. But speaking factually the overwhelming majority of these kinds of crimes have been committed by U.S. citizens.
    3
  2997. The only problem with a bulkhead is if thieves manage to breakin and drive off before you can get out.
    3
  2998. I am. Thank you. The prevailing lawlessness is simply astounding. It seems like the criminals have more rights sometimes than law abiding folks.
    3
  2999. Unfortunately criminals are so brazen now they b don't care about perpetrating crimes in daylight
    3
  3000. Now that you say that I am looking back at the quilt in the video. I'll have to ask them about it when I see them again.
    3
  3001. Me too. I had no idea they existed. Ialways learn these doing these videos!
    3
  3002. Thank you. You too😊
    3
  3003. Welcome to GLOW😊Come on iver and join our fun and lively GLOW LIVE chats every Saturday @3pm pst.
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  3004. I am encouraging seniors to seriously consider shared housing situations where they share costs. Also, if anyone has a skill or interest they could cultivate or even start a YouTube channel. If I could do it at 67 with the total absence of technical skills I had anyone can.
    3
  3005. It isbdisgusting how so many companies is will lay older employees off just before they are eligible to receive a retirement, with the few companies that still have retirement plans.
    3
  3006. So many folks will never retire!
    3
  3007. You can't make up this kind of ridiculous!
    3
  3008. Always😊
    3
  3009. I pray it doesn't come to that!
    3
  3010. There is truth to what you say, but I think it is on the left as well. From what I have seen many politician's on both sides leave office very much enriched thru information gained that would be illegal to use if a regular citizen.
    3
  3011. It is so.challenging for.seniors to continue to work at physically challenging jobs. How people so often continue to suggest that seniors go out and find a job demonstrates the level of ignorance still.out there.
    3
  3012. Yes. I know about IHSS. The problem is you have to habe a residence for them to come to.
    3
  3013. I will do my best😊
    3
  3014. I absolutely agree and don't understanding why they aren't doing this more.
    3
  3015. So true!
    3
  3016. It sounds like you saw what was ahead and started getting ready. The San Francisco is indeed an outrageously expensive area in which to live.
    3
  3017. Those are all valid concerns. I hope you are able to access services thru in home support via social services if need be. Perhaps you could start checking into those options now?
    3
  3018. It absolutely a national disgrace.
    3
  3019. People don't want to talk about age discrimination in the workplace but it is real. I am so glad for you that you have subsidized housing.
    3
  3020. A lot of people worked their entire lives at low paying jobs. Or many women were in and out of the job market to care for children or elderly parents. They never had much left over to save and have meager social security payments. Also, divorce is so common now and is a major cause of poverty for older women.
    3
  3021. It really is a two edged sword because some have to take the SSI or they couldn't survive But as you say they are then locked into a horrible system.
    3
  3022. At this point I think very little will shock me!!
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  3023. It really is critical to save even a very small amount if possible. I was very fortunate in that my mother started.me and my younger brother saving in kindergarten by putting a dollar a week into a Christmas club account. I remember how excited I was at the end of the year to get what seemed like a fortune. That started a lifelong habit for me. I agree with company matched 401 type programs. Failing to participate is like leaving free money on the table.
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  3024. We'll see how that works.
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  3025. It breaks.my heart how many people are suffering so.
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  3026. Love that odea!
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  3027. I like the way you think😊
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  3028. It really could with some planning.
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  3029. You make some very valid points. I certainly wohldn't want to blow away like one of those kids bouncy houses!!
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  3030. Tbis could absolutely work like you laid it out. I thonk you are talking about a Max Fan. Keeping you ajd your surgeon in my orayers. God is sure good isn't He!!! Hope to see you on the road soon.
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  3031. Thanks for thr info. Sounds like you are really preparing. 😊
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  3032. That would have to be figured out. But in a tornado or Cat 5 hurricane everything is flying away!
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  3033. I think so too😊
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  3034. I don't think it ould be that difficult, starting with spray foam for insulation.
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  3035. Here the vehicles of people living in their cars are often impounded resulting in them being forced to then live on the streets too. I think city officials mistakenly thought once they took folks' vehicles they would leave the community. Dodn't happen..Just made things worse. In the sktuation you are talking about one of the n questions that has to be asked.is why that city couldn't redo the abandoned building and turn it I to housing for homeless.
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  3036. Me too.
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  3037. Well it is a matter if perspective. If you have no house and no bedroom this little shed would look pretty luxurious.
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  3038. I would see if they could be added at the factory. There may be other models as this.ine has a name. Suggests there are others.
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  3039. Yep. Those ideas would definitely work.
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  3040. You would have to have a plot of land in an area with no restrictions or.on a friend's property.
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  3041. Those are certainly serious challenges. Slowly by slowly due to a dire shortage of affordable housing in many areas city governments are approving tiny houses. It is still not the norm though.
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  3042. Yes. Would not work for areas that have tornados or hurricanes.
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  3043. More to come 😊
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  3044. I bet you could. But I also bet they have bigger ones too.
    3
  3045. True. 😊
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  3046. Tuff Sheds also has sheds but, much more expensive.
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  3047. Sounds like you have a lot of great ideas. God willing I will be in Arizona again sometime next winter. Hope to see you there😊
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  3048. Great idea!!
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  3049. I am curious about what other models they have and am going to check to see if they make one with a window.
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  3050. It very much depends in where you live!! I think people may start going in together on small plots if land to put their tiny houses on.
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  3051. 🤣🤣🤣
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  3052. Thanks for the info
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  3053. Right. And at a great price!!
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  3054. I sure hope to get to.visit Australia one day!
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  3055. I actually think it would be possible to use scrap wood and build a tiny house for a price close to this shed.
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  3056. Sounds like a brilliant plan to me. There was a kid in Mountain View, Ca. who was AirB&Bing a tent in his parents' backyard til the city caught him LOL
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  3057. It depends where you are. There are places in Arizona or off grid that would probably work.
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  3058. You could definitely put one in.
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  3059. There are vents. Also, I would add a window. Where to q put it is a challenge with any tiny house.
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  3060. You clearly know nothing about me. I am not romanticized anything. There is nothing remotely romantic about not being able to afford rent on a meager social security check and barely surviving. This is about finding options for people living in the edge. Perhaps you can't understand that but those in that situation would rather this than living on the sreets!!
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  3061. 🤣🤣🤣
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  3062. 💜💜💜❤❤❤
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  3063. Wood would probably ly be thr best option. But this was an inexpensive and easy option that could provide a quick shelter.
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  3064. On private property definitely.
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  3065. They move sheds all the time t9 deliver them. So, it must be possible to mount them on a trailer.
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  3066. Absolutely!!
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  3067. Interesting. There weren't any tears in the one I looked inside.
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  3068. I'm not sure if I am going to buy this one. I wanted to share it with all of you. But, it 8s certainly. I n.my lost of possibilities. I habe to find my land first!
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  3069. 🤣🤣🤣
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  3070. That is a great idea!
    3
  3071. Great idea!!
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  3072. It would be an ideal landing zone!!
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  3073. That would definitely work.
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  3074. Would definitely have to be in private property. Maybe off grid kind of property where folks don't bother folks.
    3
  3075. Sounds good to me.
    3
  3076. Pascal installed the retooled "bed" Saturday ajd some other things. He is going to show what he did on his channel, Tiny Campers, Saturday May 11th.
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  3077. Yes. I said that in the beginning.of the video.
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  3078. I know a lot of folk living in vans, cars without toilets. I couldn't at my age as I have to go during the night and even if I were in a campground I wohld.not be.going out at 2am to a bathroom. But many are able to do without a toilet.
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  3079. It is so airy and bright inside, and it feels so much larger than it actually is.
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  3080. I love the simplicity too. Focus is on the function and creating the open concept, rather than all the bells and whistles.
    3
  3081. It is the perfect setting for so many activities from leisure to business.
    3
  3082. If you live in New York it would not be surprising if your taxes were increased.
    3
  3083. It is getting harder and harder to trust people who don't seem to care about those who elected them.
    3
  3084. I have definitely come to believe that our best interests are not being looked out for and our pickets have become their piggybanks.
    3
  3085. I have hadnthe mindset that voters set twrm limits.by voting bad politicians out. But I habe to say I am rethinking that opinion.
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  3086. You just may je right Freedom!
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  3087. Haven't heard of him. Will have to check him out.
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  3088. It is really unbelievable some of the things that are happening.
    3
  3089. I'm actually starting to think term limits is a good idea!
    3
  3090. You are right on so many points. We do need to start stocking up. I also think your idea of helping each other perhaps in small caravan like communities and learning necessary skills is on point. It does indeed look like Bible prophecies are coming true.
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  3091. Maybe starting with a one day protest shutdown by citizens all over the country to get the attention of government officials?
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  3092. The problem you are going to see in South Dakota and far flung areas is what happened in Vermont during the pandemic. House prices tripled in price as people tried to flee Covid. Same thing but different cause. Better buy in South Dakota NOW!!!
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  3093. We went into. McDonalds. Theybdidn't allow ordering at the counter with a person. Only at the kiosk. So, no your comment don't sound as far out as it once might have.
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  3094. That's probably true. But some things you simply can't do online, like deliver groceries. A oerson has to do that. Or maybe a robot will get into a self driven electric vehicle in the future🤔
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  3095. Unless some of the elected.officials who are raising sand prevail some folks will pay a toll coming into the city on the GW Bridge or thru the Holland tunnel AND also pay the congestion fee thru an easy pass type system.
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  3096.  @VanLifeVoyages  Thank you Tanya for being an encourager!
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  3097. Good for you Margie. I can tell you first hand the more obstacles we overcome achieving our dream the sweeter the experience when it comes to pass. I hope to meet you on the road one day and sit around a campfire sharing stories😊
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  3098. They truly are so sweet and very sharp still!
    3
  3099. Me too!
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  3100. Maybe when I return to Quartzsite next month if they are willing.
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  3101. That was the way it was for us too growing up and my daughter knows she better.not call older folks by their first names!
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  3102. Very!!
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  3103. He did indeed and I think he knows it!!
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  3104. I hope to keep you too one of these days.
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  3105. He cracked a lot of jokes I didn't include. But Mr. Bernie has quite the sense of humor
    3
  3106. I loved that program. Stay tuned. I am airing another interview on either the day before or on Thanksgiving I just did with this deligjtful couple couple.
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  3107. That is a good question. I will have to ask that next time.
    3
  3108. Best wishes back to you!🤗
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  3109. My heart also goes out to this poor woman. She will carry the memories of this horrific experience and loss the rest of her life
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  3110. Sadly we can no longer afford.tonlet.our guard down in the world we love in.
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  3111. Yes, he will be held accountable to the ultimate judge one day!!
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  3112. That is so scary. I am so glad you are ok and learned an important lesson. There are sadly people out there who prey on others.
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  3113. Sadly lots of drugs everywhere now. I do believe drugs very well may have been a factor in this horrific incident.
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  3114. Thank you Valerie. This was a difficult one to make
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  3115. I'm sorry to hear you had a tragic experience.
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  3116. I have never ever seen security guards at a restaurant stop.
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  3117. What a horrifying account if true.
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  3118. We do sometimes forget the dangers out there and let our guard down. This is definitely a cautionary tale.
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  3119. Therr are indeed a lot of desperate people out there who are very dangerous.
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  3120. What I was trying to say and didn't get across effectively apparently was that most folks, sometimes including myself, think of large cities as the centers of crime especially given what we see on the news all the time. But clearly we have to be on guard everywhere.
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  3121. They apparently did, it don't know if anyone intervened. Those around may have been elderly and no match for a possibly crazed knife welding stronger young man. There might have been more fatalities. I simply don't know all the facts at this point.
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  3122. We must stay vigilant.
    3
  3123. Great advice
    3
  3124. Things have sadly changed for the worse
    3
  3125. It is difficult for decent folks to understand pure evil.
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  3126. ​ @le_th_ It certainly would be dangerous to approach this maniac, but I would hope someone would have at least honked their horn or tried to do something from a distance.
    3
  3127. I don't know the details but.it would truly be heartbreaking if it comes out that no one intervened even to yell if they were afraid to approach.
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  3128. Hola🤗
    3
  3129. Very sad and frightening demonstrating the need to be alert at all times.
    3
  3130. I als believe drugs may have been a factor in this brutal attack.
    3
  3131. An evil one!
    3
  3132. He doesn't have a channel, but I am still trying to convince him to start one🤣
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  3133. He doesn't. 😒 I keep trying to get him to start one!!
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  3134. I love that New Yorkese too🤣
    3
  3135. I will try to salvage what I have from that part of the video and also add the info on the window covers. Unfortunately on some of the footage on the locks I didn't have the video turned on😒
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  3136. Sending much love back your way Cindi❤
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  3137. 😍😍😍😍😍
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  3138. There must be another voice telling you to go for it or you wouldn't keep coming back to your idea for a channel. Listen to that voice and by all means Go For It. I started my channel at 67 and didn't know one single thing about YouTube!!
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  3139. There really are pros and cons. The main thing is for anyone considering such a move to have all the information so they can be properly prepared
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  3140. 👋 Hello. Come join us at 3pm pst on the GLOW LIVE and meet some other Glowbies.
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  3141. It is a wonderful commumity.. I look forward to the lives every wheel
    3
  3142. I think proper planning and preparation is the key.
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  3143. I have met with and talked to Randy several times. He us a great guy and I do plan on dedicating an entire vide iif not series on him and his community.
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  3144. Unfortunately a few bad apples end up spoiling it for thr rest of us..
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  3145. You have to do what works for you. Good luck fulfilling your plans.
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  3146. I hear you. At night and alone I am not getting out of my van!!
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  3147. I did it, I did it. Actually edited a video myself thanks to you Lisa. You are a great teacher!!
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  3148. I do not know how to😒 But, I am getting a tutorial this week so I will ask them to show me how to do it. You must realize I was born in the stone age!! Once I get it figured out I will add it. Meanwhile, you can put in Truck Master Fuel Finder. Add the state you are looking in and the highway. Ex. Truck Master Fuel Finder Interstate 5 Calif, If you do that for the state you want and the Highway should come up as well as the exits for that highway that correspond with the truck stops, rest stops etc. Once on the site I was also able to ask for truck stops within 100 miles of where I was at. A viewer just informed me they also found it for Canada. Hope this helps.
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  3149. Definitely the most elegant skoolie I've seen to date.
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  3150. I could easily live in this bus!
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  3151.  @grahamwhittaker8844  I need to hire you as my Director of Marketing🤣 Thank you my friend🤗
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  3152. All that room and still easy to park!!
    3
  3153. Now that's a great idea 💡
    3
  3154. There are so many options. I like the idea if a Murphy type bed that would pull down over a sofa below.
    3
  3155. Or a Murphy bed couch combo. Couch with bed that pulls down over the couch.
    3
  3156. I'll have to keep this list when I do my tiny house cmmunity!! I really do like the idea of them being set in a concrete slab and secured down.
    3
  3157. A covered patio would be a wonderful addition.
    3
  3158. It really would. Just need a place to put it!
    3
  3159. I have seen his set up. It is very nice.
    3
  3160. I love thr idea of a Murphy bed that comes down over a sofa.
    3
  3161. That would work too. So many options it can be hard to decide🤔
    3
  3162. Not a pro lem. I live grrat ideas. Keep them coming.
    3
  3163. That is thr problem and why people are looking at property either by themselves or with others.
    3
  3164. It would.habe yo be on private property somewhere that has less restrictive zoning. I am researching to find some such places. One appears to be in Fredericksburg, Texas. But definitely you have do do your homework.
    3
  3165. I would love for you to come on my LIVE today at 3pm pst and share about your shed and how you insulated it.
    3
  3166. I would definitely do that
    3
  3167. Inflation and rising costs of practically all necessities has probably dropped many to beliwnthe poverty line.
    3
  3168. 🥰🥰🥰
    3
  3169. I think we are going to see tiny house communities popping up all over the place.
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  3170. I agree a window would be a big plus!
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  3171. That is a very good option if you can find one they don't want an arm amd a leg for!!
    3
  3172. You might have to have an outside shower with something like a rinse kit portable shower.
    3
  3173. Check in Apacje County in Concho and that area.
    3
  3174. We seem to be living more and more in a dog eat dog society mindset. Everyone for themselves. People no longer know or have relationships with their neighbors. Communication is remote and less personal. All of these things add up to a society that is more self focused and centered.
    3
  3175. I would.much rather be poor financially. Than in spirit and soul. It sounds like despite everything you have been thru you have still been able to be a blessing to others. Kudos to.you.
    3
  3176. So true!!
    3
  3177. True. It also let's people feel superior
    3
  3178. That is an idea I have been considering and even announced I may consider doing periodically. Thanks for thr input. Think I will indeed follow thru with that.
    3
  3179. Funny how people's perspective changes when they lose a job or face some other unexpected financial disaster and they are looking at possibly being homeless.
    3
  3180. Actually I believe it is because our society wrongfully subscribes to the idea that if one is poor as a senior it is because something is lacking in the person, a character flaw, not that outside factors could have contributed to their status.
    3
  3181. Yes. So often individuals who are rich in material goods and wealth are absolutely bankrupt when it comes to character as they have abandoned their integrity in favor of accumulating riches at any cost.
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  3182. Municipalities certainly make more profit and gain from folks living in sticks and bricks than vans or other alternative shelters.
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  3183. I don't think you have to be afraid so much as aware ajd selective in choosing which ones to stay at.
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  3184. Good plan not leaving the camper.
    3
  3185. That was a wise move.
    3
  3186. Sadly many police do treat rvers and nomads like criminals.
    3
  3187. I drove from California to Tennesse then North Carolina last Octoberm I stayed almost exclusively at truck stops
    3
  3188. Thanks you dear friend as always Kenneth🥰🥰🥰
    3
  3189. I prefer traveling during the day. Should I have a breakdown or flat I would.much rather deal with it during the day. Also, I don't like stopping for gas or snacks, etc at night.
    3
  3190. Yeah, I really don't like driving at night. I had a breakdown during the day in a very dangerous spot on a highway during the day. Can't imagine what it would have been like at night.
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  3191. I am so happy to hear you were cautious!!! Stay safe out there.
    3
  3192. That is exactly what people on the road need to learn to do. Listen to that gut feeling you have and leave a place immediately even if you can't put your finger on exactly why you are feeling uncomfortable!!.
    3
  3193. Yes, a very different world today!
    3
  3194. I know. Isn't that cool!!🥳
    3
  3195. Good advice 👍
    3
  3196. I could be sued if I posted them accusing them when they didn't actually carry out their apparent intent. But, I did contact police.
    3
  3197. Thank you so much. May He bless you and yours abundantly as well.
    3
  3198. I shudder to think what could have happened.
    3
  3199. Amen!!
    3
  3200. Sounds like you have a really great guy for a husband who looks after yoj.
    3
  3201. The older we get the more we understand that hopefully. Now just teaching that to our kids.
    3
  3202. May God protect you and your son as you travel these roads😇
    3
  3203. I shudder to think what would have happened had I not been there. I am just grateful I was. Intruly believe it was the Holy Spirit guiding my actions and I am grateful for that as well.
    3
  3204. I am so glad to. Even though my daughter did 't want me to!!
    3
  3205. Hou are right. Unfortunately she thinks she is. That is the real struggle! But I guess it to a certain age we all thought we were smarter than our parents until we realized we weren't.
    3
  3206. I do!!
    3
  3207. Absolutely. We need to be prayer warriors these days for our kids.
    3
  3208. You are listening to that vooce, thr Holy Spirit, that will guide us if we let it. Teaching our kids to develop their ability to do so is our next steps for when we are no longer here to stand in the gap for them.
    3
  3209. No. Just didn't recognize thr danger she and her friend were in. Like many mistakenly believe thought nothing bad would happen to them. It is always someone else. Add the factor of youth and there you have it.
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  3210. Both of them suddenly talking to each other and the leaving confirmed my suspicions that they were up to no good!
    3
  3211. I would like to have shown their pictures but possibly could have been sued as they did not actually commit a criminal act before I intervened. I have subsequently contacted police to provide pictures, but their response is very limited even doing anything with the pictures.
    3
  3212. It was a frightening situation but I really at the time didn't think of that. My only focus was keeping my daughter and her friend safe. I do believe it was the Holy Spirit guiding me.
    3
  3213. It really is a fine line between being appropriately concerned and aware vs paranoid. Itis especially difficult to keep that balance in the times we live in.
    3
  3214. Thank you! 🤗
    3
  3215. It is amazing what a difference a few people can make in the lives of others.
    3
  3216. That is what hope will do for you😊
    3
  3217. Thank you🥰
    3
  3218. He still has his dog and visits with her each day. Someone is keeping her for him until he can get his own place one day where pets are allowed.
    3
  3219. Me too. I am so proud of him.
    3
  3220. So true. And, corporations will keep buying up single family homes jacking up the prices and rents.
    3
  3221. Wouldn't that be a delight!
    3
  3222. So true. One person may not be able to change the world but can certainly make a difference in their corner of it.
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  3223. It is really interesting to visit these c9mmunities.
    3
  3224. I was so pleasantly surprised to see no entrance fee!!
    3
  3225. The Alcatraz tour is definitely worth seeing!! Get the headphones.
    3
  3226. It has been a really.positive experience.
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  3227. Thank you Marty🙂
    3
  3228. Thank you.
    3
  3229. But alas, still too far🤔
    3
  3230. We have had really good luck at rest stops!
    3
  3231. Lindy got a pair of walkie talkies.
    3
  3232. It has also been a real learning experience!
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  3233. Ok. I'll check it out
    3
  3234. I look forward to hearing about your future travels!
    3
  3235. I was wondering of some of that corn is exported!
    3
  3236. Ah, church youth trips. What great memories.
    3
  3237. Interesting about the sorghum. I wonder if that was what some of those crops were.
    3
  3238. Hey Shirley, I hope you do make the next MEETUP in the Q. 🤗
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  3239. Another great build is going to air today😊
    3
  3240. It really is!! I would love to see some if his model trains!
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  3241. Yes. She has both plus a fresh water one. All are 20 gallons. Darn, I should have covered that. Oh well, I think the beauty of the van was highlighted.
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  3242. Not easy at all and we all need reminders. Especially when we are going thru the fire!
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  3243. There were so many sply incredible people at the meetup, including you. Thanks so much for tuning in.🙂
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  3244. That's great to hear. So glad you found this video helpful🤗
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  3245. I don't know. Seems on track to go forward.
    3
  3246. I love van life meetups. They are a fabulous way to meet others with similiar interests. I have made many close friendships thru attending meetups.
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  3247. I hope so😊
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  3248. Thank you for your comment.
    3
  3249. Interesting.
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  3250. Therr is nothing wrong with being whoever you are. Thankfully you lnow this and are able to camp on a way that is best for you.
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  3251. Knowing ajd matching your travel and l8festhle to your personality I believe is essential for a truly authentic existence.
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  3252. Thank you Shirley
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  3253. Thank you 😊
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  3254. Makes sense to me too.😊
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  3255. I am doing okay. Thank you for asking. More testing coming up but that is life. You make some excellent points especially about the difference in being nomadic out of choice vs out of forced necessoty. Also, your point about taking one day at a time ajd relishing each moment is worth listentong to. I do van life having a homebase as I have a special needs daughter. It is quite different knowing anytime I am weary I have a place to retreat to so I can recharge.
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  3256. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
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  3257. Sounds like you found the perfect balance that works for you😊
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  3258. Yes. It does and too many people in this country are in that situation!
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  3259. I ami so sorry about the loss of your dog. It is so difficult to lose a being that l9ve you unconditionally could care less if youbare perfect or not. As far as introvert vs extrovert, t ere is a spectrum and most of us srem to have a bit 9f both even if we are definitely one or the other.
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  3260. You have an extremely challenging job whether you are an introvert or extrovert! Butnis sounds like you have cwrved out a great plan that allows you the freedom to earn an income and travel. I would be interested in interviewing you. Contact me at gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com and we can set something up when you are on the Westcoast.
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  3261. Peaceful is nice.
    3
  3262. Glad you enjoyed it.
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  3263. Thank you. I consider you and ky other Glowbies my friends as well. Blessing to you too🥰
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  3264. Thank you so much. 🥰🥰🥰 There are so many topics I would love to explore. Maybe I will do more of this kind of video.
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  3265. Wow!!
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  3266. If you do choose thr campground route check out the America thr Beautiful pass. It gets you into Nati9nal Parks for free and you get half off camping at National Forest campground, Core of Engineer Campgrounds and others.
    3
  3267. It is so cool that you have your happy place.
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  3268. Thanks for tuning in😊
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  3269. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
    3
  3270. Those Teardrops are quite nice and I have heard very easy to tow.
    3
  3271. Good idea
    3
  3272. So glad you found this video interesting.
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  3273. It is a lifestyle that would certainly appeal to someone who loves alone time.
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  3274. 🥰🥰🥰
    3
  3275. Just go in with rralistic expectations and have an emergency fund!!
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  3276. It sounds like based in your personality you can be with oeople anytime you want. ☺️
    3
  3277. ❤❤❤❤
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  3278. I have the same kind if sign on my door and keep getting door hangers. Just disrespectful!
    3
  3279. Sometimes there is a discount🤣
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  3280. River camping. I am officially jealous!
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  3281. Thank you so much for watching and commenting 🥰
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  3282. So glad you will be along with us if only in spirit😊
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  3283. It cost about 6 or 7 decades of the school of hard knicks🤣
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  3284. You know people make uninformed judgments about people's disabilities or lack of them all the time. As you noted, all disabilities are not apparent and making assumptions is ignorant.
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  3285. I do that too when I can recover from my shock in time🤣
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  3286. True that!
    3
  3287. I'm going to have to take some lessons from you!!
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  3288. 😂😂😂
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  3289. Hey, wait til you grt there. You'll be pulling it out too🤣
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  3290. Next time call the police and they will cite him
    3
  3291. Good point. Sometimes that works sometimes it does not. Personally I think young people today have been treated with such kid gloves is the reason they fall apart when things don't go their way. . I did initially when I called out to him, even though I was annoyed, use a pleasant voice when telling him if he didn't have a placard he needed to move. When he looked directly at me and shrugged his shoulders as if to say "too bad" that was when I decided to use other methods.
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  3292. Wow. You are blessed!
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  3293. Yep. There is🤣
    3
  3294. I had to laugh mysel once I went into Panera and thought about it🤣
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  3295. I would love to see a video on that🤣
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  3296. He did! But I bet he won't again. At least not if there is an old lady lurking around🤣🤣🤣
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  3297. You got it!!
    3
  3298. I can understand that. People do often these days go off the deep end easily.
    3
  3299. The lack of regard for others is indeed staggering.
    3
  3300. All of things you mentioned do add to the comfort of van life.
    3
  3301. I do have one, but with my freezer I find that I never need it.
    3
  3302. Yes, I do have those and they definitely are needed. Maybe I should have said 7.items or 8 as I really use my butane stove!
    3
  3303. Without a good.night sleep I am truly.miserable. So, a comfy bed is a.must over everything else!
    3
  3304. They actually have an improved.one they just sent me that can take.more solar.power.
    3
  3305. It really can be learned, even later in life.
    3
  3306. Safe travels😊
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  3307. He said around 10K for the base unit which still includes insulation, electric outlets, a/c.and heater.
    3
  3308. It really could be!
    3
  3309. LOL 🤣🤣🤣
    3
  3310. Hey there Chef, Isn't this a great build!! Still praying fervently for you and looking forward to seeing you at a G.L.O.W. meetup cooking one of these days soon!!
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  3311. I apparently ddi not make it clear. Barry does not live in his van. He travels in it. But, there are literally hundreds of thousands of seniors, including many many women, living in vehicles because they cannot pay rent.
    3
  3312. Yes he is!!
    3
  3313. Barry is indeed a genius!
    3
  3314. That pretty much sums it up🤣
    3
  3315. That is a great price for that vehicle. Thanks for the tip on retirement homes. Is that where you found yours?
    3
  3316. The first two years in my van I slept on a cot and used a cooler woth ice ajd a Clean Waste Toilet. You are right. Expensive builds are not necessary in order to have amazing adventures.
    3
  3317. I am part time but last year I traveled over 6,000 miles camping and boondocking.
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  3318. That is one of my favorite things too.
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  3319. Fortunately here they are still pretty reasonable. I find that Good Will has a lot of furniture cheap that can be repurposed. They charge more in high end neighborhoods though😒 I have a friend who is always finding good stuff cheap on Facebook Market Place and a free site called ..... freecycle??
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  3320. Thanks for watching and commenting 😊
    3
  3321. That is exactly what I was aiming for, being an encouragement to others who are fearful of having to move into a vehicle.
    3
  3322. I too think eventually she will get a mire comfortable bed.
    3
  3323. Thank you so much. I really needed to hear that today about letting go of expectations. You were right on time❤❤❤
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  3324. Highly unlikely til they meet their Maker. Then there will be a serious accounting!
    3
  3325. I am not inclined to give up that easily. Everyone regardless of what decisions they have made deserves a clean bed to sleep in. I don't know about you, but if I had actually been held to full account for every foolish thing I've done in 71 years of living I would likely not be here to tell the tale!!
    3
  3326. Lots if.praye4s going forth. We will.just have to see how it turns out.
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  3327. I agree that this can certainly be a big problem. But I try to be realistic about what I can and can't do to help someone. It is not within my power to address what may be long standing emotional issues. But I can, hopefully, provide some measure of immediate comfort.
    3
  3328. I believe that you mean well. However, you do not know the entire story or some of the limitations. As far as checking people out, I do not have the skills or expertise needed to properly vet individuals, particularly ones out of state. I am not going to attempt.to do things that are beyond my abilities. Teresa.has stated she would like her van built out and that is what I am going to do my best to facilitate for her.
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  3329. Well, I am happy tonreport there was some drinking today. HALLELUJAH!! Stay tuned tomorrow for a Glorious update!!!
    3
  3330. Please bear down in prayer to see us thru this. And, if you have a prayer list put us in it!!
    3
  3331. Aw, thank you. I cannot even begin to count thr kindnesses shone me over the years. I am just paying them forward.
    3
  3332. I was going to pay for it, but so many kind folks unsolicited donated enough to cover the storage unit and the build. Actually we moved much of her stuff in today. Stay tuned I will try to post a video on it tomorrow.
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  3333. We will certainly do as much for Teresa as possible. I actually think it would be best with anything left over after the build to give the rest directly to Teresa I don't really want to be in the position after the build of managing money meant for someone else.
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  3334. That is lovely for you to ask. I think at this time the best thing is actually massive prayers. We have enough to fix up her van and should we run short I can cover the rest, which is what I actually intended to do before so many kind folks pitched in. It is not realistic to try to get her a market rate apartment at over $1900 for even a studio as that would not be sustainable and the wait for low income e housing is years long.
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  3335. The three mission statements for my channel in this order are: 1) To honor God 2) Build a financial legacy for my special needs daugjter 3) Help others. So if you do not want to hear any "Bible talk" this channel is not for you. There are plenty others with no Bible Talk.
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  3336. I sincerely hope so too!!
    3
  3337. Yes. Sometimes that is the case. I also hope this all works out.
    3
  3338. We can only do what we can do. Sometimes it is not enough and I know that. My goal is to the best of my ability, when think I can help, to leave someone better off than when I encountered them. We are not a large company, only two people, one elderly with a special needs daughter, out here trying to help who we can.
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  3339. I do not set up GoFundMe accounts,for others in my name. But I will try to help Teresa set up her own or a cash app.
    3
  3340. I didn't even get to see that🤣 Chris wasn't ready to show it yet. Hopefully I'll get back there one day!
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  3341. Chris really did a great job in describing thr spirit of the Grove community and I believe other tiny home setting because people who chose this lifestyle often.value relationships over material goods.
    3
  3342. So true!!
    3
  3343. I would really.love to see the inside too one day when Chris feels it is ready to show.
    3
  3344. Thank you for watching and commenting. In my travels I meet and talk with so many interesting people. I wish I could share more of these interactions.
    3
  3345. When Chris talked aboutnehen he has to start paying rent I believe under his contract he may not have to pay rent for the first two years he lives there. For accurate details it is best to contact the sales department at ITH.
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  3346. Weren't those cool colors!
    3
  3347. They really are forgong a new path!
    3
  3348. It is quite stunning how alone so many people feel not only in San Diego, but across the country. I recall waiting for a plane at an airport awhile back. I was talking briefly to a woman seat3d next to me. I then pulled out a sandwich I had and offered to share it with her. She was stunned. She told me that she was from India and offering to share food on .public transport there was a common custom there but she had never experienced such since being in the U. S. I remember thinking how sad that a common courtesy and breaking 9f bread together is such an anomaly here.
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  3349.  @retirementbootcampoff-grid237  There are BLM lands in some pretty nice places, including Colorado, Montana and Wyoming.
    3
  3350. I find it really helps to know some of the ins and outs of a campsite before camping there.
    3
  3351. That is a great idea. I will definitely check them out.
    3
  3352. It would be great and helpful to so many living in vebicles
    3
  3353. Welcome from Australia. It stands for Long Term Visitor's Area. There are several where you can stay for 7 months for $180. You can go and come as you please or just stay or go from campground to campground. There are other ones you can stay at fir free for up to 14 days consecutively. Then you have to move at least 25 miles to stay at another one for 14 days and can then return. return
    3
  3354. There's plenty of time before it gets too hot LOL
    3
  3355. You can always email me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com There is a 10 question limit🤣
    3
  3356. 🤣🤣🤣
    3
  3357. He really is.
    3
  3358. Aw, thank you. I have had my share of guardian angels😇
    3
  3359. There is https://youtu.be/hgC8f8sf1BE?si=np9dlFrf9J055zfj It is in Pascal's YouTube channel Tiny Campers
    3
  3360. I think God puts them in my path😊
    3
  3361. That is a great idea💡
    3
  3362. I am working to help Trrrsa grt a P.O. Box. But it is a challenge as she doesn't have an address. I have all thr funds I need to finish the job. But if I can grt Trrrsa a P.O. Box I will share it on my channel. Please do not send any funds to me😊
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  3363. Amazon. It is called XXL Trip Tips collapsible,.
    3
  3364. I like those too!! But they were not in our budget.
    3
  3365. Absolutely!
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  3366. Aw thank you.
    3
  3367. I agree that would be best.
    3
  3368. I got them at Costco
    3
  3369. Yes. One at a time. Imagine if everyone helped just one person what a difference that would make. Hey, maybe I have started something😊
    3
  3370. I got that for her already.
    3
  3371. I'm not sure. But if it is possible Pascal will certainly figure it out.
    3
  3372. I am excited about the table too. Off to Home Depot to find the gizmo for the table lift.
    3
  3373. Thanks for the info😊
    3
  3374. Thank goodness she now has at meant a bed where she can sleep comfortably.
    3
  3375. That is so true..i.know I have been blessed so.much more than Teresa during this process.
    3
  3376. Wouldn't that be amazing.
    3
  3377. One of my favorites for van life.
    3
  3378. Thank you Freedom😊
    3
  3379. I have another one I will share next week that I have used the same one in my van for 6 years!!
    3
  3380. In all things Jesus gets thr glory😇
    3
  3381. I never thought of that before. Now that is all I'll think of when I hear Winnebago🤣
    3
  3382. Happy Memorial Day to you as well🇺🇲
    3
  3383. I hate to cut it up, but it has a better purpose to serve.
    3
  3384. There are neighbors all around. But let's face it, even in a bank if someone is determined they will get the goods.
    3
  3385. That is one of the biggest challenges as it is not only your transportation but also your home. That is why I so strongly urge those who can to build up a robust emergency fund if possible before hitting the road so they can pay for repairs and and alternate housing, such as an AirBnB while the work is being done. Another alternative is to have a back up place to stay with a friend or family's member if that should happen.
    3
  3386. It is a good think to know what is and isn't for you!
    3
  3387. So many are lulled into tthinking it is all sunsets and roses. I just want people to really know what they are getting into and if it is for them.
    3
  3388. Van life can he a good option. I just want those choosing it to know what the challenges are and be prepared to deal with them. I strongly urge anyone who is choosing this way of living to get connected with other nomads thru attending van life meetups and checking out and even joining some Facebook groups. One in person group I really like is Escapees. Good luck. If you should ever he willing to he interviewed as you embark on this new chapter in your life youncan reach me at: Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  3389. Thank you for being a G.L.O.W viewer😊As far as leaving a car engine running overnight, I don't know of anyone other than perhaps Prius owners who can safely leave their vehicles running all night. I don't know how semi trucks operate, but it is my understanding that running an air conditioner all night in a car could drain the battery and put extra wear and tear on the engine. In addition it would consume gas which would be expensive. Last and most significant there is the danger of carbon dioxide poison thru fumes coming thru the A/C vents from the engine running all night while people are sleeping inside.
    3
  3390. It is hard being a newbie no mater what the task!!
    3
  3391. The comfort of your living room sounds good to me.😊
    3
  3392. That sounds like a terrific plan. Keep me posted on how it works out for you.
    3
  3393. A lot of people do exactly what you are doing The advantage to that is you know how to navigate the area since you stay there. Also, you can have the same dictors, pharmacies, and even a church home and so much more and venture out as you like. If you would ever like to share your experiences as a city nomad on one of my GLOW Love's let me know at :gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  3394. So many people have done the same for me thankfully😊
    3
  3395. That is a fabulous tip!
    3
  3396. Find8ng safe overnight parking is one of thr most challenging aspects of van life for sure.
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  3397. It really is something that needs to be well thought out and even perhaps tried on a short trip if possible first. It can be a lot harder than most realize.
    3
  3398. You really do have to exercise caution as well as common sense, especially as women!!!
    3
  3399. I have parked in hotel parking lots if they had lots of spaced and I wouldn't be taking a space from a guest. But many lots now have electric arms that you need a card for.
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  3400. That is a great way to do van life. You have the best of both worlds, the freedom to travel and explore and a himebase to return to when you need a rest.
    3
  3401. It is a good thing to know yourself and your strengths and weaknesses!!
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  3402. I want them to feel what it would be like if they had to drive that far and then find a boondocking spot ajd cook dinnerm Exoerience the most challenging and see if they could still do it.
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  3403. I certainly hope not. He has helped many nomads in need.
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  3404. Thanks Carol. I hope folks considering this life take this advice. Especially folks who have never even camped before!!
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  3405. It is indeed a lot of work that is often not shown when people air videos about this life.
    3
  3406. You are wise to do your research and studying before embarking on this lifestyle full-time. You learn so much about what you need and don't jeed everytime you go on a road trip. Good luck witth your plans and keep me posted. I'd love to learn what nomad living look like whre you are.
    3
  3407. Happy trails to you as well😊
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  3408. Wise advice. Both my mom and especially my dad drilled into me the importance from a very early age to"Have your own." In other words always save a portion of what I earn and also put some into investments such as a mutual fund, etc. My dad's objective was that I would never have to stay somewhere I was being mistreated because I didn't have the means to leave. Such sound advice.
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  3409. Wow. Thank you so much.
    3
  3410. I did a video urging people to take some precautions and preparations as I believe there is a great possibility of unrest leading up to and following the election. Some axcused me of fear mongering. But, I think having extra food, water, etc. is necessary. As far as nomads, I think strong consideration should be given to finding somewhere to hunker down is prudent. Also, staying away from large cities and perhaps cities period. We'll just have to see.
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  3411. That sounds like a good start👍
    3
  3412. I am in San Diego County and they are very hard on van life folk here, ticketing and such. Therr are many areas with signs posted prohibiting overnight parking. There are some safe parking lots that you could check out. I have a homebase here so I don't have that challenge when I am in San Diego. There are, however, a lot of folks living in vans here who do manage to find spots to park. It is easier of course if you don't have a high top vehicle as you can be more stealth. There is a van life group here, "San Diego Van Life" that meets at Fiesta Island every two weeks and has a Facebook page. You might want to check them out.
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  3413. It is not for everyone..It pays to find out before getting involved of it is a good match.
    3
  3414. Very true. Being a nomad is very different from occasionally camping.
    3
  3415. Thank you Sheila 🥰
    3
  3416. Based on what I am reading and learning I agree.
    3
  3417. Tha k you.
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  3418. Amen!
    3
  3419. I am thankfully out of surgery.
    3
  3420. I hope to continue following AJ's journey for my Glowbies.
    3
  3421. Skoolie Carol is working a camp host job currently to earn money towards buying a tiny house. I hope to meet up with her later this year to go visit a tiny home community. I keep encouraging her to start posting videos on YouTube. I think they would be an instant hit. Hopefully she eventually will.
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  3422. Thank you Mama Ray Ray. So true, For such a time as this.
    3
  3423. That's what I am hoping too.
    3
  3424. This is Gene's choice. While there are certainly.many problems and lack of respect, care and affordable housing for seniors in this country this is an example of someone living life on their own terms.
    3
  3425. AMEN!
    3
  3426. When I met Gene he had just been back in California for a few days after living out of state for several years. According to Gene the situation in traditional housing he was living in out of state was unbearable to him. He decided to return to California. Having previously lived in a vehicle boondocking in California he decided that was the best option for him currently. Gene told me that he plans to remain in California living in his minivan fir the rest of his life or for as long as he can continue driving. Based on how he takes care of himself with exercise classes, supplements, etc. I would say that will be quite awhile.
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  3427. It is really going in that direction.
    3
  3428. Ha ha. Me too. It eill be coming up.
    3
  3429. Wull try to arrange another interview to cover that based on numerous requests.
    3
  3430. I have to say Inhave seen people much younger and far less capable of driving safe on the road than Gene.
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  3431. I hope whatever you choose to do Kevin works.out for you and gives you contentment and joy.
    3
  3432. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥲Sendong love your way Gail.
    3
  3433. She is very inspiring. I am so glad to see she took my suggestion and started her own channel.
    3
  3434. It is so classy isn't it!
    3
  3435. It really is not messy at all. In up close and in person it is truly lovely.
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  3436. You had a guardian angel for sure!
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  3437. You are demonstrating a very wise outlook on life and that almost certainly has a lot to do with how things have turned out for you!
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  3438. How wonderful to be able to experience Alaska with your daughter and her husband and also have them show you the ropes!!
    3
  3439. What a wonderful privilege you had providing wonderful care to make your loved ones last days filled with kindness. There is definitely a blessing in store for you!
    3
  3440. Wow. It gave me chills reading your comment. There definitely was supernatural intervention in that blessed last visit you were granted with your grandfather.
    3
  3441. Great point Red!!
    3
  3442. Yes. It was😊
    3
  3443. What happened to you was certainly a terrible event and not a blessing. But thankfully you had the fortitude and insight after that horrible experience and to make a decision to change the direction of your life., remaking your destiny. Kudos to you 👏
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  3444. Me too!
    3
  3445. Congratulations that you were able to last and are still standing!
    3
  3446. Thanks for the info. I might just head up there🥰
    3
  3447. Yes they are🤣🤣🤣
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  3448. I have to respectfully disagree. There may be ithers out there that need to hear this and will be helped by knowing it happens to people other than them and that setttng boundaries is necessary and acceptable, even as a YouTube creator.
    3
  3449. I am truly blessed to meet so many lovely.people.
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  3450. I am so happy to hear that this video was helpful to you. It is not you. Some people would rather engage in verbal combat with others rather than do the hard work of addressing and dealing with their issues.
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  3451. Great idea
    3
  3452. I agree. It is a winner for an rv or house!!
    3
  3453. Lisa really could set up a consulting business.
    3
  3454. Isn't it amazing how many people really don't want to know thr truth, especially about thrmselves.
    3
  3455. That is a great idea and one I plan to implement. At present working on learning editing andnall that involves. Will hopefully be up to speed soon at adding links, etc.
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  3456. So true!
    3
  3457. Lisa shows us not to have excuses!
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  3458. I too concluded that she was not a.very happy person in the depths of her soul.
    3
  3459. Thanks Janet🙂
    3
  3460. Aw, thank you so much❤❤❤❤❤
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  3461. The resort is amazing! Thr Tedla drives quite nicely. But stopping fir charges and having to keep up and plan where to charge is a pain I. The backside. The crazy thing is I habe no idea how much I am being charged for charges. Doesn't say anywhere on the charging station. So Inwon't know till I get back to Hertz. Kind of scary!
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  3462. They are indeed☺️
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  3463. I agree.
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  3464. Thank you. I agree. The older I get the fewer chances I give folks like this. One and out!
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  3465. They are. But, things will really be looking up when I get Glow mobile back😊
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  3466. Now that's a way to turn lemons into lemonade for sure!
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  3467. I think you hit on the key... setting boundaries. I didn't go into detail in my video but Infound out that this individual had done this to more folks than just me.
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  3468. Thank you so much Carol. I won't quit😊
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  3469. Wow. I can see how that would put you in an awkward position his being your daughter's friend. Bullies really do oick thr people they are going to badger. He knew you would feel uncomfortable putting him in his place and took advantage of that.
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  3470. Good point.
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  3471. I'm so glad you enjoyed the interview and commented letting me know and sharing some of your nomad experiences.
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  3472. Yes, that was me on Lindy's Live. I think the star denotes that I am a channel member. Thr Wildflower Festival sounds like fun.
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  3473. You are right cauton needs to be exercised. But I do want to.provide useful informayion to my van life viewers. I generally don't ask for specific locations within a city. Rather, I ask for general nformation like near apartment buildings or high density areas. etc.
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  3474. You are so right. Thank you for taking the time to write a comment.
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  3475. It really is necessary to gather as many facts and as much information possible before making such a decision. If possible I recommend making a visit to wherever someone is considering living and driving around the nearby towns and checking out the weather and nearest medical facilities, especially for seniors.
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  3476. I am actually looking for more of these communities to explore and share. I think they are simply wonderful and an idea that is so timely with the lack of affordable traditional housing.
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  3477. I absolutely would.
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  3478. There are more and more springing up across the country. Just like van life, I think it will become very common soon.
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  3479. We definitely do!! I am looking into doing something on a very small scale like this. Maybe about 10 lots. I am getting so much inspiration from this.
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  3480. I think they make everyone laugh
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  3481. I know the lot rent was $200. Don't know if that will remain the same going forward.
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  3482. There are no individual lots available in the Prairie to my knowledge, but you can check with the ITH sales department. There is a beautiful home for sale that I think can stay on the lot and I think it is in the Prairie. Check out the video from Rhinestones and Wrinkles YouTube.
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  3483. Yes. That is correct as far as I have researched.
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  3484. My understanding is that you can now receive Snap benefits even if you are homeless. I don't know about Medicaid. I agree absolutely that the next several years are going to be some of the most difficult in recent history.
    3
  3485. It really takes a herculean effort in addition to a lot of lucky breaks to climb out of a cycle of poverty, especially generational poverty.
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  3486. I met another woman who does housesitting. What a brilliant solution and opportunity to see thw world while staying in lovely accomodations.. If the comments about seniors in vehicles are really nasty I block them. Otherwise I attempt to educate them as to how foolish and/or arrogant their comment is.
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  3487. This 11th hour crapnis getting old and putting so many thru unnecessary stress. Let them feel some of the financial stress for a change!!
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  3488. Yes that is true.
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  3489. You might check into in home support service, IHSS in California, or other names in other states. It will pay for care. On Calif it also pays relatives and if you live in the same household the income is tax free.
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  3490. I tend to agree that powerful people at both ends of the spectrum tend to be more alike than different!
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  3491. There gets to be a point where you can only cut back so much!!
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  3492. Therr are so many stories of people who were in very good shape financially and then a catastrophe struck that they had no control over!
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  3493. Your take on fear is an excellent point!!!
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  3494. May God bless you and bring someone around should you need help like you generously gave to others🥰
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  3495. Greed has no conscience.
    3
  3496. But for the grace of God it could be any of us.
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  3497. It is just stunning to me when I look at how much rent has gone up in the last few years.
    3
  3498. More and more are coming to this decision.
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  3499. 👋Hey there
    3
  3500. That is disgusting. I am so sorry that happened to you. It must have been so hurtful.
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  3501. ​ @vonscharf6395  May God bless you for your kind heart.
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  3502. I am doubtful given remarks by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, but I hope you are right. We will just have to wait and see.
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  3503. ​ @espring1954  Thank goodness you have somewhere to park. I hope you are able to stay there.
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  3504. It really.is sad.
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  3505. That is a good question as finding overnight parking is one ilof the biggest challenges. Some WalMarts still allow overnight parking, Cracker Barrels typically do. Many of they have smaller vans or minivans that are more stealth park in industrial areas . Street parking in areas where there are a lot of apartments usually works. Also, some park in the parking lot of 24hr gyms. Some park at rest stops or truck stops such as Love's or Pilot's. During the season in Quartzsite, Arizona many park on BLM land from September15 to April 15 for only $180 total. There are other spots and some can be located thru websites such as Campendiumm. Or, sometimes with America the Beautiful Pass might park at a national forest or CORE of engineers location for half off. I parked for $7.50 in one forest and $12.50.in a CORE park on a lake with electr8c and water and free hot showers for $12.50. Then there 8s always dispersed camping and other BLM land. This is a good list to start with.
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  3506. It is so encouraging to hear about folks ike you and others who lift up and enckurage friends in need. Kudos to you all!!
    3
  3507. And that is low in many areas.
    3
  3508. Our government has and continues to fail seniors!!
    3
  3509. There is a group that has had caravans in the past, Home On Wheels Alliance (HOWA)
    2
  3510. 💛💜🧡❤
    2
  3511. Isn't that an amazing build and even more amazing lady.
    2
  3512. Thank you. I try to share what folks are experiencing. It seems the ones enjoying their lives are the ones most interested in sharing. This lifestyle is certainly not for everyone, but it is wonderful for those who really enjoy it. What I really want to start emphasizing more is the need to have an exit plan, especially if someone sells their homebase Tha plan cohld be to buy a oiece of land for a tiny home or rv where permitted. But it is critical, I believe, to have a plan in poace with thr means to carry it out for when driving and traveling is no longer an option.. During Covid when travel was so limited and parking and camping places were shut down a lot of nomads realized the need for a backup plan.
    2
  3513. Thank You so much. I just love meeting interesting and genuinely nice people.
    2
  3514. Bad things happen everywhere, including Quartzsite . But I have to saybtuere are some amazing people who gather there during the winter and I have made some lifelong friends with many of them. We need tobtaoe precautions anywhere we go sadly. And, law enforcement needs to dealnswiftly and harshly with the culprits regardless of who they are!!
    2
  3515. This case will be investigated by Quartzsite police.
    2
  3516. I don't think I would go that far as there are some truly many lovely people living in Quartzsite. But I do think speaking out and demanding justice for everyone, especially visitors who each year contribute to the local economy is necessary.
    2
  3517. The police report is now being made available to her and I think she will start getting updates in the progress of her case based in my conversation with the Chief of police.
    2
  3518. It really is so cool. I wish everyone could have seen it in person!
    2
  3519. His singing certainly blessed me.
    2
  3520. Derek's outlook on life is really an example.
    2
  3521. Absolutely. The more we look for things to be grateful for the more we find.
    2
  3522. Derek's attitude really made me step back and reassess my attitude about some things.
    2
  3523. Amen. I am so glad to hear He carried you thru amd you acknowledge Jesus
    2
  3524. I agree that churches that profess to preach Christ should be taking the lead. There is one church in El Cajon that actually built tiny houses on their parking lot to house homeless single moms and their children. But other churches could do so much more, especially as you noted by opening up their parking lots. I did speak with one pastor. But he claimed insurance would probably be an issue. As far as I know he didn't inquire i with the church's insurance company to see if that was actually the case. Clearly this was not something he wanted to do.
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  3525. Given the current financial climate with rent and food costs you are not alone. Do you at least have a vehicle that you could use should you find yourself not having housing?
    2
  3526. I wanted to share him singing but I would have gotten a copyright strike😒
    2
  3527. I am so glad to hear that. It lifted mine as well.
    2
  3528. As a country we are in a bad place currently. But yes, it was certainly uplifting to see despite everything gp8jg on in his life that Derek still glorifies Christ
    2
  3529. You are blessed to have found such a peace.
    2
  3530. Yes he did.
    2
  3531. ❤See you at 3
    2
  3532. His faith even in his circumstances was inspiring.
    2
  3533. You make excellent points. There are some churches that are showing the love of Christ. An example is a chu4ch in El Cajon, CA. that actually built extremely small tiny houses on their parking lot for homeless mothers and their kids. But, so many others do not want to really get down I to the places where help is needed the most. I have decided I will do what I can to impact those I come in contact with. It is a small thing, but small actions by many can truly make a difference.
    2
  3534. Listening to uplifting messages does have an impact.on us for sure.
    2
  3535. I really wanted to video.him singing but I would have gotten a copyright strike as you noted😒
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  3536. That is a great idea. Why don't you set up a site or Facebook for people to connect folks needing help with a build to those who have the skills and are willing to help?
    2
  3537. He plans to. I am going to try my best to catch up with him again to film the finished product.
    2
  3538. It is a little more complicated. But the Suoreme Court case that originated in Grant's pass, Oregon is going to have a devastating impact on homeless individuals. It will almost certainly also impact those living in vehicles too.
    2
  3539. What you are saying and explaining makes total sense. But folks have been back to work for awhile now.
    2
  3540. Good points!
    2
  3541. I do think that we should take care of our citizens, especially seniors and veterans first!
    2
  3542.  @davidleigh443  Good question🤔
    2
  3543.  @gb-tm9vg  I agree 💯
    2
  3544. I also give the tip directly to our server.
    2
  3545. Here it is $20 an hr.
    2
  3546. That is a fascinating statement. If I can find the time among my many projects I hope to explore that claim.
    2
  3547. Maybe country folks have better sense🤣🤣🤣
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  3548. There are certainly some hard lessons out there. Sounds like you are a kind hearted person and some take advantage of that. You do have to be able to say no amd it sounds like you have learned that. You are in the home stretch and will make it. Hang in there👍
    2
  3549. Me too!
    2
  3550. He will leave it on a friend's property probably this time he returns home. But hopefully he will be able tonfulfill his dream soon to drive it to Argentina.
    2
  3551. With proper scrutiny salvaged vehicles can be an affordable option.
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  3552. Thank you Dawn. Encountering and getting to know such interesting people has been such a delight and unexpected bonus for me at this stage in my life. I am so pleased that so many of them agree to tell their stories on my channel.
    2
  3553. It is such a privilege to be able to help one's parents and show gratitude for what they did for us.
    2
  3554. Glad to hear you have hope Malika😊
    2
  3555. Same to you😊
    2
  3556. Thank you Raylene. I wish you and yours a blessed and joyful Christmas as well
    2
  3557. It is coming on Monday.
    2
  3558. 🥰🥰🥰
    2
  3559. Having more than one needs is so common. Everyone wants to have everything "just in case" but soon find out that so many things are not really necessary.
    2
  3560. Thanks for tuning in James😊
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  3561. That is how many of thr services in thr city are paid for and some of thr moneybgoes towards schools. Thr problem I have is when property taxes, especially on seniors, is raised so high they can't stay in their homes. They should be exempt after a certain age and property taxes should be a flat rate notntied to the value of the home.
    2
  3562. I agree. That is something I will be talking about. It has been tried in Europe and a young mayor in Stockton, Ca. tried it and it cost him the election. But now more officials are considering it. He was ahead of his time.
    2
  3563. Best of luck to you as well and a speedy recovery. It certainly takes longer to bounce back the older we get.
    2
  3564. Thank you so much
    2
  3565. Thank you🥰
    2
  3566. Thank yoh😊
    2
  3567. Thank you🥰
    2
  3568. 🥰🥰🥰
    2
  3569. Thank you❤
    2
  3570. It is a critical matter that truly can make the difference between life and death based on the care you receive.
    2
  3571. Thank you so much❤
    2
  3572. It was qu83te painful but is gradually improving thankfully.
    2
  3573. Thank you😊
    2
  3574. Thank you
    2
  3575. I receive that. AMEN!
    2
  3576. Tumor removed
    2
  3577. Thanks for the tip.
    2
  3578. Thank you. Looking forward to getting back in the swing of things.
    2
  3579. Thank you. I appreciate your concern😊
    2
  3580. A.tumor removed.
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  3581. Thank you so much!
    2
  3582. Thank you so much for your comment. I really do try to insert content between the tours and entertainment type videos that that provide information that can be applied to life situations and add meaningful value in return for the time my viewers invest in watching them.
    2
  3583. That is a healthy way to handle things
    2
  3584. As contradictory as it may sound it could be both.
    2
  3585. Will definitely not leave you hanging!!!
    2
  3586. Kenneth you are absolutely the perfect man😊
    2
  3587. 🥰🥰🥰
    2
  3588. ❤❤❤💓
    2
  3589. I will be doing the follow up video🥳
    2
  3590. Thanks Martna😊
    2
  3591. That's true.
    2
  3592. Will do!!
    2
  3593. Definitely not a perfectionist
    2
  3594. Thank you so much!!🥰
    2
  3595. I am no experts.by any means. But I did find some.tips. I will share that I think could help.
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  3596. Wow, thank you!🥰
    2
  3597. I'm glad those two things resonated with you!
    2
  3598. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
    2
  3599. I know, right🤣
    2
  3600. I don't think there is anything wrong.with.wanting yo get better at something and challenging yourself to do so. I think the problem comes with never feeling a sense of accomplishment for successes.
    2
  3601. You are truly blessed to have a partner like that who helps you stay grounded!
    2
  3602. I.know a fee women who have purchased former rental Class C rvs from Travel America and they are very satisfied with them.
    2
  3603. Thank you for your input on this.😊
    2
  3604. That's a good thing.
    2
  3605. Thank you so much Jacqueline ❤
    2
  3606. Glad.you enjoyed this video.
    2
  3607. It isngood that you two recognize that it is probably best for you two to meet at the destination. Saves a friendship🤣
    2
  3608. I will do my best to do the interview. But Bill Wells is the Mayor of El Cajon, not El Segunda.
    2
  3609. I am part time. Well, as part time as 100k miles in 5 years can be🤣
    2
  3610. I think their is a collective feeling that something is afoot!!
    2
  3611. ​ @lewisvogel466  I hope you are right.
    2
  3612. I hope it is just for bargaining too because many Americans will suffer if they are implemented.
    2
  3613. I guess so.
    2
  3614. I agree don't agree with everything you said but that is the beautiful thing about America we.have the right to.our opiniins and beliefs and the freedom to express them. God Bless America
    2
  3615. I hope this motivates people to do their own research.
    2
  3616. I just hope whatevrr ends up happening will not make things worse for folks who are already struggling.
    2
  3617. Thanks for watching!
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  3618. I agree. We absolutely are too dependent on other countries as we have become a consumer nations as opposed to a producer country. Unfortunately tariffs don't deal with the reason companies move out of the country and that is labor costs. Now if tariff monies were to be spent to subsidize labor costs or perhaps to build affordabke housing for workers near manufacturing plants that might work
    2
  3619. Well many un the comments certainly expressed their opinions in this, which is a good thing.
    2
  3620. Very wise move on your part!!
    2
  3621. I will explain it in an upcoming video.
    2
  3622. Well please explain my error in detail. Don't just say it is incorrect. Because some of the most experienced non partisan economists in the country agree with my assessment.
    2
  3623. There are a lot of angry folks.out there. Thank you for watching and commenting.
    2
  3624. They are not going to do that until labor costs are addressed. Americans cannot survive on the wages companies pay workers outside of the country and companies are not going to come back and pay the wages needed for Americans workers to be able to pay for the high cost of housing, etc. These are the issues that we need to be dealt with.
    2
  3625. Thank you for sharing a perspective we don't often hear.
    2
  3626. I also hope people see the value in coming together to come up with a solution.
    2
  3627. I agree that when hardships occur it is the most vulnerable that suffer thr most.
    2
  3628. I don't know that. Thank you for that info I will have to look into that.
    2
  3629. Well, the truth of the matter is that we csn all speculate on what will happen but we will simply have to wait and see.
    2
  3630. Interesting.
    2
  3631. Thank.you..I appreciate your thoughtful amd respectful comment.
    2
  3632. Very!! And no nonsense tough. She actually has a.Ph.D and is an economist so she knows what she is talking aboutm
    2
  3633. Thank you for your supoort😊
    2
  3634. Going from a producing nation to a consumer nation is indeed what is dragging us down.
    2
  3635. Who in their right mind would oppose those who lost so much in Appalachia due to the hurricane being helped more SMH
    2
  3636. 👍👍👍👍
    2
  3637. Welcome to Glow. Come over and join us for our weekly LIVE on Saturday's at 3pm pst.
    2
  3638. Some things just jeed to be addressed. For the most part I generally only remove or block really nasty or disrespectful remarks.
    2
  3639. Respectful discourse on these topics is indeed a good thing. I don't agree, however that we are trading in our vehicles after only a few years. My run around car I have had from 2009. All the folks on my block have kept their vehicles also til the wheels fall off. I think the economy has forced many to change, except me. I have always been a proud cheapskate.
    2
  3640. You have a nice day too.
    2
  3641. In order for companies to come back the wage issue will have to be addressed ir possibly subsidized with funds from tariffs. Companies are.not going to leave.a.low wage.country to return to a.high wage country and U.S. workers can't survive on the wages paid to foreign workers.
    2
  3642. Thank you for watching!
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  3643. People have been pretty angry fir awhile.and seem to be getting more so.
    2
  3644. Thank you! I appreciate the support.
    2
  3645. I also like to look at a situation from all perspectives.not split based in party affiliation. As you have noted, so often policies implemented have a devastating impact in those already barely surviving.
    2
  3646. Haha. No, my brain is always working with or without my permission.
    2
  3647. Tim said the kitchen cabinet cost him about $25 to build. But you could also quite possibly find one at Habitat For Humanity? a thrift store, or garage sale for cheap and modify it to your needs. Another option is to check.out Home Depot or lumber yards as they often have scrap pieces of wood for free. The chair I believe was $149.00 on Amazon
    2
  3648. He is also a great cook!!
    2
  3649. I too think the way Bernae is testing the waters is really smart. It will be interesting to see what she finally decides!
    2
  3650. Great points!!
    2
  3651. Thank you ❤
    2
  3652. It is scary all th4 things that can be done by criminals to harm innocent folk.
    2
  3653. I believe seniors are the most targeted!
    2
  3654. That's my policy too.
    2
  3655. We certainly need more of that!
    2
  3656. What a terrible experience for your mother-in-law. It is only just thr most of the money but the mental anguish!!
    2
  3657. They need to go to prison and then get a real job.
    2
  3658. Sadly it is happening more ajd more as technology gets more sophisticated.
    2
  3659. Good! Spread the word so others won't be victimized
    2
  3660. I am so sorry to hear about your situation. I hope you are able to get your money back!
    2
  3661. I'll have to try that. My mic went out and haven't been able to figure out how to use thr new one I ordered😒
    2
  3662. Thank you Ginger for your concern🥰
    2
  3663. It is scary. But knowledge is powerful and that is why I am trying ti educate folks on what is happening.
    2
  3664. It is an epic problem and seems to be getting bigger ajd bigger!
    2
  3665. Thank goodness you figured it out.
    2
  3666. Hard to understand evil if you are not evil.
    2
  3667. That is a great idea. We now need backup plans to our backup plans!!!
    2
  3668. Yes I have known about these scams for some time. But justt learned about the Ai component and wanted to warn my viewers.
    2
  3669. You are welcome 😊
    2
  3670. 🥰🥰🥰
    2
  3671. He sure did!!
    2
  3672. Hugs back to you😊
    2
  3673. There are new scams everyday!!!
    2
  3674. In this case it was initially her daughter's voice making the plea using a term of endearment only that daughter used. I totally understand how this woman was fooled.
    2
  3675. Thank you ❤
    2
  3676. Yes. I agree.
    2
  3677. So sad!!
    2
  3678. Thank you so much. It means so much to me to have prayer warriors like you looking out and seeking the lord on my behalf❤
    2
  3679. Yes. Hold them accountable for all the! damage they've caused
    2
  3680. Don't think he is a clone. At least not in person!
    2
  3681. If this video keeps just one person from being victimized it was a success.
    2
  3682. Therr is another scam where people actually steal thr information off gift cards in thr store ajd when you buy one of the cards it has already been used.
    2
  3683. These criminals are getting mire sophisticated all the time.
    2
  3684. Very scary
    2
  3685. Hello🖐
    2
  3686. Smart move!
    2
  3687. Definitely go for it and think of your grandma when you do👍
    2
  3688. More and more.peopke, especially seniors, are being targeted!
    2
  3689. You're so welcome!
    2
  3690. This basic scam has been around a long time, but not the use of technology to help clone the loved one's voice. This is what persuaded this woman to believe this scam. I wanted to warn people of this.
    2
  3691. It is certainly getting more challenging trying to stay ahead of the criminals!
    2
  3692. Probably someone who has first hand lnowledge of your situation would be able to give more sound advice. Also, trying to figure out how to send you the seasoning licture.
    2
  3693. These monsters need to be stopped!
    2
  3694. Am so sorry to hear about what haooened to you. But sadly you are actually probably lucky they didn't show up. There are so many horror stories of moving companies getting paid then holding the household goods as ransom for more money. It is an epic problem.
    2
  3695. Thanks for that heads up!
    2
  3696. I would still he crying if I got scammed out of 5 grand!!!
    2
  3697. Yes it is!
    2
  3698. I agree!
    2
  3699. Sadly there has been little local policr can do. It is really likely an FBI matter as many of these cases are from out of state.
    2
  3700. Absolutely!
    2
  3701. May you be blessed as well😊
    2
  3702. You'd be surprised how much information total strangers can gather on yoju
    2
  3703. So many people have been scammed out of their entire life savings i,n these romance scams!
    2
  3704. I have to check out that function!!
    2
  3705. We are all vulnerable on some level!!
    2
  3706. It is scary how easily it is to pervert good ideas to bad use!
    2
  3707. Are you talking about the Sonya Massey killing?
    2
  3708. Thank you Mary😊
    2
  3709. Disgusting!!
    2
  3710. Amen!!
    2
  3711. Same here.
    2
  3712. It all thankfully turned out in the end.
    2
  3713. Sounds good. See you there😊
    2
  3714. Our goal is 500 miles. Sometimes we make it sometimes not.
    2
  3715. There is lots out there!!
    2
  3716. I do!
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  3717. It is Truck Master Truck Stops or sometimes Truck Master Fuel Finder. It is a site where you van go online and put in the state ajd Highway you are on and it will give you truck stops along that highway in that state. For instance I would type in Truck Master Truck stops California Interstate 5 North. It would give me Truck stops and I also think WalMarts and the exit and town for each. You can look up the stop and find out how many parking spots, showers, restaurants, etc. I have found it very helpful when traveling and planning overnight stops!!
    2
  3718. I don't use an app. I just either type in or say Truck Master Truck Stops or more often just say the Interstate I want into on. For example.. I will say Truck stops I80e and one of the headings that will pop up is Truck Master Truck stops.
    2
  3719. Provides such peace of mind.
    2
  3720. Join in on my LIVE Saturday. O always give shout outs. I will be in North Carolina as I have a brother there. Just not on this trip😊
    2
  3721. She will absolutely be making wonderful friends in this community.
    2
  3722. Thank you so much. Christina really was a delightful lady to meet.
    2
  3723. 💜🧡💚
    2
  3724. 💜💙💛
    2
  3725. Thank you so much🥰
    2
  3726. Definitely prepare is the word of the day!
    2
  3727. Will do. Although actually fornme ti call it a cooker is probably a stretch. LOL
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  3728. Honoring God is one of my channel mission statements as those who are regular viewers already know.
    2
  3729. Please do!
    2
  3730. We are all watching today for sure.
    2
  3731. I really try to be factual, logical and informative😊
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  3732. Good reminder😊
    2
  3733. Based on the outcome it is looking like there eill not be unrest.
    2
  3734. Thank you so much Beth. May God also bless you amd yours
    2
  3735. There is no unrest thank the Lord!!
    2
  3736. Thank you so much for your service to your country during these trying times.
    2
  3737. Stay calm, but safe😊
    2
  3738. Yes. I grew up with a father who was a Vietnam Vet.
    2
  3739. Let's hope and pray so.
    2
  3740. Yes. We csn disagree in love.
    2
  3741. Based in the election outcome it appears there will not be any major protests or claims of a stolen election.
    2
  3742. Yes.
    2
  3743. They follow the weather. Arizona or Florida in winter for many.
    2
  3744. We'll see you👋
    2
  3745. Yes it would be near impossible to do without a partner's support.
    2
  3746. That is true regardless of age!!
    2
  3747. Sounds like a fabulous arrangement.
    2
  3748. I would say that is a certainty.
    2
  3749. Thank you I am glad you find my videos informative.😊
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  3750. This video was done on BLM land in Quartzsite, California. The tiny home community Skoolie Carol plans to buy in is Incredible Tiny Homes in Newport, Tennessee. I just did a video with some residents there and a tour of a fabulous home there. I have more tours of the property and homes coming up.
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  3751. Both of these women are in their 70's and have been nomads for a number of years. What my purpose in this video is to hear from them some of their experiences and perspectives. As I have said in a number of videos, people need to do their due diligence and research to make sure they are prepared if they choose this life.
    2
  3752. You'd be surprised at how convenient a portable toilet is at 3am.
    2
  3753. People are certainly developing a pioneer spirit and learning to live off the land. The idea of homesteading is spreading like wildfire!
    2
  3754. It is my understanding that if you have.Medicare Part A and B you can seek treatment anywhere with doctors or hospitals that accept Medicare. But do check with Medicare to c9nfirm this. Many have a primary doctor they check in with annually and now by Tele appointments and use other medical.services as needed if urgent on an emergency room basis. There are mail services you csn sign up for or they have mail sent to a friend or family.member who forwards it. There are a number iof YouTube videos addressing this.
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  3755. They are absolutely scrumptious.
    2
  3756. I don't blame you. I wouldn't have have gone in 95 degree heat either.
    2
  3757. There are some pretty tasty gluten free products now. I remember 20 years ago when I tried to find gluten free for my daugjter the only thing in the entire grocery store in the bread/cracker section was rice cakes. Things have changed a lot since then.
    2
  3758. It has been a very challenging week but with God's grace I am going to get thru it. Thank you for asking. How are you doing Jose?
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  3759. Yes. I sent you a reply 😊
    2
  3760. Definitely the way to go!
    2
  3761. So good to hear from you. I am continuing to hold you up in prayer daily my friend.
    2
  3762. They are!!
    2
  3763. I have 2 different friends who have pit bulls and those dogs are themost loveable dogs ever. They both think they are lap dogs🤣How they are raised really makes a difference.in the outcome.
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  3764. Aw, thank you. I really appreciate you letting me know that Carole.
    2
  3765. They have another one later in the evening on the same day called the Sunset Market, but I haven't made that one yet.
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  3766. California
    2
  3767. Oh my goodness, a beach cottage on the strand. That must have been simply divine. My homebase is indeed in the general area..No on the strand though😪
    2
  3768. Now that's an idea.
    2
  3769. Yes indeed!!
    2
  3770. Although I travel extensively in my van I do also have a home. I consider this the perfect option for me. When I get weary on the road I can return home to take care of business, appointments, etc. And then hit the road again. Also, as I have a special needs daughter I will probably always keep a homebase.
    2
  3771. Lucky husband to have a wife who is such a great cook🤣
    2
  3772. It really is funny how the older I get the more I want to pack into my life. I guess as we get older time becomes so much more precious and we want to make each moment count.
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  3773. Thanks for the feedback. I'll try to do more of this kind if content now that I know people aren't bored senseless with following me on my little jaunts. LOL
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  3774. I really am blessed. There are several.including an expansion of this one into a really big market on Thursday nights.
    2
  3775. Stay tuned. More is coming😊
    2
  3776. They sure are!
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  3777. They were indeed tempting!!! Funny you should say tuat about only eating once a day. I have found that to be the case with me as well. Not nearly as hungry and only eating once a day in the afternoon. I am going to start adding a wee bit of cardio today and go from there. I will do a video every once in awhile noting my progress.
    2
  3778. I think she said New Jersey. I'll ask next time we meet up. Looking forward to seeing you this spring if not before my friend🙂
    2
  3779. Sounds like you have a well balanced outlook on things.
    2
  3780. You really said it all when you said we all have something to share. We just have to he open to receiving it. Nothing could be more true. Sadly, we have been conditioned to only recognize certain traits as talent or gifts and miss out on so much when we remain within those narrow confines.
    2
  3781. 🤣🤣I used to have that "affliction" many years ago. Setting a budget and sticking to it saved me!!
    2
  3782. Welcome to our little Glow family. Join us in Saturdays fornour LOVES at 3pm pst, 6pm est. I always wanted to travel the country in an rv and I love camping, especially near a body of water. I happened upon Bob Wells channel, Cheap RV Living and went to an RTR meetup in Quartzsite, Arizona in around 2018. I saw a woman eating cold pork and beans out of a can and thought I could do a channel showing people on the road how to cook quick easy meals on a simple butane stove. The rest is history. I have gotten away from cooking for the most part but plan to start back with an occasional cooking show.
    2
  3783. It really can be a difficult habit to break. First ste0nis if course recognizing the behavior.
    2
  3784. Sounds like this is ine time being ill resulted in an unexpected benefit.
    2
  3785. There is enough blame to go around to both parties for hurricane response ir lack there of rapid response both during Katrina and during Helene. I don't.know anything about the Act you referred to, but I just read a release from the North Carolina Governor stating that thr.military has in fact now been deployed. 1000 troops from Ft Campbell ajd Ft. Libertybare now on the ground, on U.S. soil jelping with search and rescue/recover and other efforts. So there are aoparently ways around the limitations for the Act you named.
    2
  3786. ❤❤❤❤
    2
  3787. Thank you for your service. I have a brother who was part of Airborne. I think he was 101st???
    2
  3788. I understand your position and there does.jwed to be full transparency on how funds are spent. But my main concern even beyond that is getting help to people immediatel,, not days later, to save lives.
    2
  3789. Well please educate me since you are such the FEMA expert. I challenge you to provide facts.to supoort.your false allegation.because I have proof for what I have stated. Exactly what did I say that was untrue?
    2
  3790. That would work and is a good idea, if we have enough military personnel. Something certainly.needs to be done differently.
    2
  3791. I am from a military family and know more than I want to say about the military. However, having said that I still think their special training would be a better solution. As far as the military being used on U.S. soil I just read a release from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety that 1000 soldiers from Ft. Campbell and Ft. Liberty have now been sent to N.C. to help with the rescue efforts there.
    2
  3792. Just to clarify, the funds that were used for illegal immigrants from FEMA were not from disaster funds. However, at this time I believe all humanitarian aid should be diverted to help U.S. citizens in this time of crisis on our shores.
    2
  3793. I agree giving the military certain domestic authority can be dangerous. That is why I stated that any deployment has to be approved.by the President as a checks and balance. To have the Congress or Senate as the approval source has the potential for their now typical in house fighting which would delay the help.
    2
  3794. I absolutely do not have the temperament to deal with all the bureaucracy or politics!!
    2
  3795. There are other sources that have credibility rhat cannot be pverlooked and those include people who are actually on the ground, both victims and non-profit organizations and volunteers. Each account only gives a portion of the true story. Two things can be true at the same time. Some folks may be getting helpnwhile others are totally desparate and at risk for perishing.
    2
  3796. There were funds released for illegal immigrants but they weren't from the same fund that is for flood relief. Regardless, all humanitarian aid should be immediately diverted from any cause other than Americans now in crisis.
    2
  3797. I think it is hard to conclude anything else. Thanks for sharing your insight.
    2
  3798. I would like to follow up on this as I am hearing that FEMA is now on the ground in some areas. Can you provide the source.
    2
  3799. I pray for those on the WestCoast of Florida too. From what I have learned, Governor Cooper in N.C. did declare an emergency condition on 9/25, before Helene struck. So I am at a loss as to why federal troops weren't deployed earlier. From reviewing government documents it apoear the troops from Ft. Campberr and Ft. Liberty have now been deployed in N.C. but it wasn't til well after a week after the hurricane struck. There are certainly times when helicopters can or cannot be deployed. Mules are now being used to trekking supplies to some of the mountain communities cut off from aid.
    2
  3800. Thank you Valerie💜
    2
  3801. That is exactly what I think
    2
  3802. I agree. Local help is so critical and training younger folks to step in needs to be done before a crisis hits.
    2
  3803. Aw, thank you🥰
    2
  3804. I agree. People seem to really get upset over the smallest things these days.
    2
  3805. I bet he is!
    2
  3806. Thank you Vincent🥰
    2
  3807. I am familiar with the story which you are talking about and the now apparently debunked allegations that veterns were kicked out of a hotel so migrants could be housed. You need to go back and watch my video. I never made that claim in this video. The premise of my video is that migrants who are not citizens are eportedly being housed for months at tax payer expense while veterns, seniors and other citizens are having to live on the streets and often wait at least a year and often many years for housing if they can even get it at all. That is an accurate statement and has nothing to do with the apparently false allegations repeated in stories that were in the New York Post, or on ABC 7. It should be noted that both Republican Assemblyman Maher and Democratic Congressman Ryan spoke out following the reportedly false report. The Assemblyman has retracted his statement and expressed anger over the reportedly false claims.
    2
  3808. Being on the road with a homebase is what I do too. I feel blessed to be able to do that and simply love having this option. I believe you will find this option delightful as you can always go home to rest when you need to and then hit the road again at your leisure.
    2
  3809. Tha k you so much for your comment and the gift🥰
    2
  3810. I am so sorry to hear of your predicament Melissa. You are not alone. I meet and hear from so many older women living solely on social security or disability wbo simply cannot afford in most places to pay the high rents demanded for apartments. In California many social security checks would not even pay to rent a room. That is one of the reasons I am so determined to to open a small affordable tiny house community for seniors who can not afford these high rents. Given your situation I think you are wise to start planning now for what you will do when you can no longer love in your parents' home.
    2
  3811. A good percentage of the folks living on wheels are indeed doing so for financial reasons. I was speaking to those who are not and think it might heal them from painful experiences they are running from or habits that have not served them well they are in denial about.
    2
  3812. I am so sorry tonhear about the death of your son. The loss of a child is an unbearable loss that one should never face.
    2
  3813. Thank you. At 71 I have certainly.made some mistakes and if I can help others not to do the same than I have accomplished something worthwhile.
    2
  3814. As far as health care, it depends on what state you are in and if you are going to travel or stay in one state and county. It is difficult to answer any questions about medical without knowing anything about your situation. Are you on Medicaid, Medicare, or what. Just wide open ended questions are difficult to address.
    2
  3815. You are so welcome.
    2
  3816. You as well Nina😊
    2
  3817. Good luck!!
    2
  3818. I wonder if her power station could manage a small ice maker?
    2
  3819. She absolutely is!!
    2
  3820. Everyone loves Darryl🥰
    2
  3821. It sounds like you have a good solid plan. Getting out of debt is absolutely critical I believe to having any kind of financial freedom. During the winter there are many many folks in Quartzsite looking to get work done on their rigs. So, I think you will be able to earn a good amount of income. Then there are so many seasonal jobs at campsites, etc., that could provide funds for you for the rest of the year.
    2
  3822. Actually many people have a toilet of sorts inside their minivans or even cars. Some use small collapsible containers. In my minivan I use thr clean waste toilet with a bag system and horse pellets.
    2
  3823. Thank you Norma. I do love interviewing interesting individuals.
    2
  3824. I almost always attend some of the RTR in Quartzsite and usually also have a meetup. 😊
    2
  3825. If she is in Quartzsite this year I hope to catch up with her and do an update if she allow me to.
    2
  3826. What a great point to make and suggestion. Merci Beaucoup.😊
    2
  3827. I always say different strokes for different folks. Do what works for you.
    2
  3828. I know. I am going to steal that idea🤣🤣🤣
    2
  3829. I am happy if she is happy. My concern is how long this will be sustainable as she gets older. In aj rv or trailer I think she could go longer. Also, I always.enclurage.people to have exit plans.
    2
  3830. She is pretty packed in her suv. But maybe one she could pull out and put on top of her bed in an emergency?
    2
  3831. I would so love to see some nomads put together a small amount each and buy a piece of property where they could park, maybe in Arizona or New Mexico!
    2
  3832. I alao believe it is going to get worse and people need to be prepared.
    2
  3833. Merry Christmas to you as well as a fabulous New Year.
    2
  3834. There are a number of options people use. Some folks use a relative or friend's address. In some communities there are churches and other organizations that allow their addresses to be used for individuals to receive mail. There are also businesses whose main purpose is to provide mailing addresses. Bob Wells from the Cheap RV Living YouTube channel has made videos addressing this issue.
    2
  3835. I know, right!!!
    2
  3836. That is a fabulous idea. I wohld love to talk to you about it at some point.
    2
  3837. Many of us older folks no longer have the bladder control we had when we were younger. Heard of Depends and Poise pads? Between prolapsed bladders (dropped) and other issues common to aging we often have to get up in the middle of the night a few times to go to the bathroom.
    2
  3838. You are right when you say this life isn't for everyone. But as you also noted for those living on a small social security check paying rent is almost impossible. I have heard that the single biggest predictor of poverty among older women is the loss of a spouse thru either divorce or death. So many older women write to me.and tell me they have a sick spouse and are terrified that when their spouse passes and there is only one check coming in they will not be able to maintain their home. It is a national tragedy!
    2
  3839. BLM land is such a blessing to so many. But I hear they are planning to really hike the prices next year!!
    2
  3840. You absolutely misinterpreted my perspective. What I felt was admiration not judgment.
    2
  3841. I think they went up. Not sure how much but still a lot cheaper than the truck stops. Let her know GLOW sent you😊
    2
  3842. Elections have consequences.
    2
  3843. In many instances itbwas a pay cut when you factor in that many people had their hours cut or jobs eliminated completely.
    2
  3844. Big Macs are $9 and $10 at some locations. That is ridiculous when you can buy a pound of ground beef and make 4 burgers for less than $5!
    2
  3845. .I still love California with all the flaws.But I do agree there is a serious need for a change in leadership here.
    2
  3846. I agree. Fast food line jobs were initially filled by teens seeking part time jobs. Gradually older folks needing supplemental incomes started working there. From what I observed these line jobs were not initially intended to be a career choice that would support a household anymore than social security was meant to be a sole source of income. But here we are with both happening.
    2
  3847. Some folks will absolutely lose their jobs and already have. The sad thing is many of the larger corporations have made billions and could afford to absorb the increase, but won't. The mom and pop shops are really going to suffer.
    2
  3848. If only!!
    2
  3849. If politicians wohld address the situation that is making so many struggle that would be the biggest source if help to folks in California struggling. Address the absence of affordable bossing and get rid of the junk fees that are making gasoline cost $5.29 a gallon!!
    2
  3850. I'm not saying it is the right thing to do but I am saying that th4sr large companies are not going to absorb the increase. They can't pass it all in to customers or they won't have any. So, they make up the loss by cutting employee hours, eliminating positions like the delivery drivers at Pizza Hut, and adding more Kiosks.and cutting lobby hours in their fast food places. Anyone who thinks these corporations will not cut costs to cover these increases is fooling themselves. My point is why don't politicians address the costs of the things that are crippling the average and low cost worker like houising costs, price of gasoline due to ridiculous taxes and fees, outrageous utility costs charged by companies making billions, out of control hospital ajd medication costs, runaway college tuition, Etc. Etc.
    2
  3851. I agree. Fast food jobs were not meant to live off. Things have certainly changed.
    2
  3852. Thank you. But, from what I see today politicians are mostly concerned about showboating. Little to no productivity. I would rather help people one at a time as a income acrossnfolks in need and actually see those lives be changed for the better. And, be an irritant in the eye to these worthless politicians in my spare time. Sometimes even shaming them into actually doing something helpful like what happened recently after continuously bugging a city council. LoL
    2
  3853. Many small businesses are dying on the vine and will likely shut down.
    2
  3854. Welcome Alice🙂 Cooking is truly.one of those things that you get better with practice. I am going to be doing some really simple recipes soon. So stay tuned.
    2
  3855. Thank you dear one🥰
    2
  3856. The landlord or organization that operates the property, especially if it is under HUD or a government program, is responsible for not only fixing the walls but also compensating you for the damage to amd loss of your property.!
    2
  3857. Thank you😊
    2
  3858. Hello😊
    2
  3859. She didn't share that sonI didn't press it. Maybe on the video on loving on $300 if I get to do that one and she wants to share that.
    2
  3860. I am going to do a meetup in Quartzsite in January. Will announce it on my channel. Perhaps she will attend. I'll ask her.
    2
  3861. Just to clarify. Her check is more than $300, but she has learned to live on $300 when in the desert camping.
    2
  3862. Glad you enjoyed it😊
    2
  3863. Inwas wondering thr samenthing, especiallynwurn he bought her vehicle from her son cheaply. Unfortunately she was limited.in her options for mechanics in the situation she was in.
    2
  3864. There are a number of ways. If you look on YouTube there are many videos done by nomads going into detail about these matters.
    2
  3865. I'm jealous🤣🤣🤣 BTW wihkd you mind emailing me the name of the equine therapy program for special needs kids. I have a daughter the spectrum.. Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  3866. Now you made me start thinking of cornbread stuffing!!🤣
    2
  3867. I hope everything goes well for you.
    2
  3868. Glad I was able to warn you!
    2
  3869. I had never seen that before. It was a first for me!!
    2
  3870. Because you know me 🤣🤣🤣
    2
  3871. Thanks. Sending hugs back your way🤗
    2
  3872. Divine sent!!!
    2
  3873. I was!!
    2
  3874. I was so glad to be back on level ground I felt like kissing the ground LOL
    2
  3875. Thanks for the warning!!!
    2
  3876. I was thinking of that as I was backing up🤣
    2
  3877. He is for sure part of my best of Tennessee menories.
    2
  3878. I will sure think ling and hard before trying something like that again!
    2
  3879. I know. I hope to go back one day but in a tiny car. I was so disappointed to have to turn around but I had had enough!!
    2
  3880. No way!!!
    2
  3881. I wohld have been closing or covering my eyes too!!
    2
  3882. Oh wow! So glad to hear you were able to reunite with your brother. Family is so important.
    2
  3883. She really is and I think she also really wants to make up for lost time with Helen
    2
  3884. Welcome to GLOW Bruce.🤗
    2
  3885. This story definitely put a smile on mine!😊
    2
  3886. I wanted to cry when I heard it too!
    2
  3887. That is the saddest of all when they are in a church!!
    2
  3888. Yep. For sure!!
    2
  3889. True that!
    2
  3890. That is sad but better you learn early on what kind of person you are dealing with.
    2
  3891. Sad
    2
  3892. Isn't it sad to see a 60 yr old behaving at Jr high level!
    2
  3893. Hello yourself😊
    2
  3894. Bully hierarchy!
    2
  3895. How sick is that!!!
    2
  3896. Some people just have never believed in supporting other women. A sad lot indeed!
    2
  3897. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
    2
  3898. Yes I have encounter4d some marr8ed women like that who think everybsingle woman is after their husband. Usually these men are men you wouldn't introduce your worst enemy to. I wanted to ask these women, "Have you taken a good look at your husband lately?" 🤣🤣🤣
    2
  3899. I quit trying to figure them out. It makes my brain hurt . lol
    2
  3900. It is really sad when it haooens among so called "Christian ladies".
    2
  3901. I am so sorry to hear about your son's illness. Of all times right now you need thoughtful and caring people in your life.
    2
  3902. Yes. Avoid them!!
    2
  3903. Sounds like this man was a sociopath!
    2
  3904. Yikes. You're surrounded!!
    2
  3905. Believe me thry are not a pleasure anywhere!! They thrive on causing discord.
    2
  3906. I agree. It is in the character or lack there of in these kind of people.
    2
  3907. I don't see Carolyn that way. She is certainly outspoken, but I don't see her living to make others miserable and she seems to enjoy being on the road.
    2
  3908. 🤣🤣🤣
    2
  3909. No. When MOBs see someone won't buy into their nastiness they tend to move on.
    2
  3910. After awhile it does sink in that the people writing the hateful comments are miserable individuals. Still can be hurtful but the overwhelming kind ones make up for it and help to keep things in perspective.
    2
  3911. That is the best way to handle MOBs. Keep it brief and tell them nothing!
    2
  3912. Oh my words! I am so sorrybto hear that you broke your back. I hope youbare getting the care you jeed and are recovering. Yes, I did get a Sienna minivan.
    2
  3913. Part of the time I am in a new to me minivan. I will do a video in it soon.
    2
  3914. BOBs 🤣🤣🤣
    2
  3915. These MOB women are indeed sad individuals who's spend their time wallowing in misery by choice.
    2
  3916. That is the best thing to do.
    2
  3917. You are blessed. Whenever Inencountrr someone like this I make it my business to escape their presence as fast as possible!
    2
  3918. HOAS are hot beds of MOBs!!
    2
  3919. There are too many kind and caring people out there to have to put up with miserable means ones. Keep looking. You will find a better group.
    2
  3920. You are a blessed woman indeed!
    2
  3921. Never know🤣
    2
  3922. Sadly therre are pot stirring folk in our everyday life off line too.
    2
  3923. MOBs definitely have a cruel streak.
    2
  3924. Yep
    2
  3925. It is interesting how women like that always seem to find others just the same!
    2
  3926. Actually I have to disagree. I know some delightful married women who avoid other women like that like the plague. I think married or single, it is usually a oerson who has no purpose in life and is floundering. Thry join up with others like themselves and usually verbally attack women who actually have a purpose and whose life has some meaning.
    2
  3927. MOBs attract other MOBs and positive people attract the same!
    2
  3928. It really is crazy!
    2
  3929. Oh my goodness. What a perfect description!!!
    2
  3930. Just trying to keep it real😊
    2
  3931. Bow do people get to be seniors and still be so foolish???
    2
  3932. 🤣🤣🤣🤣I have to use that LOL
    2
  3933. That is just plain evil. Karma is no joke though!
    2
  3934. Yeah, that kind if behavior from a woman of a certain age is very disappointing. Although, I spent some time, only a week or so, with one of the women's caravans in Quartzsite and had a blast. We sat around the fire each night, had potlucks, went into town to play bingo. It was really an enjoyable le experience ajd a great group of women. Luck of the draw.
    2
  3935. Sadly that is the case in some churches.
    2
  3936.  @carolynhuston6624  It is just so bizarre when it is senior women who should know better and have more important things to deal with!
    2
  3937. Toxic women are bad for ter soul!
    2
  3938. I guess some people will.just never change. And they wonder why no one wants to be around them except for other MOBs!
    2
  3939. Bless you as grandparents raising a grandchild. Yiu are one of millions who have stepped up to the plate to stand in the gap.
    2
  3940. To me eople who look down on hard working folks are the bottom of the barrel kind of people who I would never trust in a pinch!!
    2
  3941. Too bad. But not worth it even for the dogs😒
    2
  3942. Absolutely. Look for someone who has a happy spirit and you will find someone who avoids this kind of mean spirited behavior.
    2
  3943. I with you on that.
    2
  3944. If you hope you are not one you probably aren't one.
    2
  3945. You are right. MOBs aren't going to change.
    2
  3946. As they say, burst of a feather attract like kind.
    2
  3947. I named the older ones MOBs because I guess I naively thought by that age they would have grown past this kind if madness.
    2
  3948. That is exactly it. They never grow up even at 60!
    2
  3949. Me either!
    2
  3950. I feel sorry for those she is "helping".
    2
  3951. There are actually lots of nice folks out there. You just have to choose carefully.
    2
  3952. That is thr best waybto stay out of their drama Although sometimes they get the angriest at those who don't join them. I think it is because it makes them see who they really are in comparison to non participators.
    2
  3953. You are so lucky. I ran across some just the other day sadly. Totally avoided them.
    2
  3954. I hope you have some amazing adventures. With practice you will get better with the home schooling and there are others both on the road and stationary to seek advice from.
    2
  3955. I have found it interesting that some folks call people who choose not to have children selfish. I never understood that. I think someone who knows theybdon't want kids is smart not to have them, not selfish. I guess this is one of those cases of people.labeling others who don't live according to their standards selfish.
    2
  3956. Good point. Thank you🥰
    2
  3957. I think it was the judgmental tone and the opinion that a van life existence contributes nothing to society and thereby the inference that people living that lifestyle have no value. It is a false premise and characterizes/stereotypes an entire community, which we know from history is a dangerous thing to do with potentially deadly consequences to a community. Clearly based on the experience of many responding as well as myself the writer's comments represent an untrue description for so many within that community and the responses reflect that. As far as his opinion being based in his life experiences we do not know that. He may or may not have simply observed van life from a distance and concluded such. We do not know as he did not provide any information as to how he came to his perspective.
    2
  3958. Nomads certainly can be and most often are productive in some manner or other!!
    2
  3959. Ha, ha. Good point Robert.
    2
  3960. I don't.know how you do all that AND a YouTube channel which is a job in itself. My hat is off to you Jan
    2
  3961. Thank you Barbara
    2
  3962. Absolutely and one well earned!!
    2
  3963. Thank you Andy. If you have any suggestions I welcome them. You can send them to Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  3964. It really.is sad. I am so.sorry to hear.anout your situation.
    2
  3965. There is a lot.to consider for sure
    2
  3966. It is really hard to.know just what the circumstances were. But seniors are definitely oveooked.and seemingly being abandoned and it is simply.not right!
    2
  3967. That is so true. The Bible says thr people perish for lack of.knowledge(or.something close to that... I'm no.Bible scholar. LOL))
    2
  3968. Glad you like them!
    2
  3969. It is a tough decision, but sometimes the only way out.
    2
  3970. ❤❤❤
    2
  3971. Glad it was helpful!
    2
  3972. 😅😅😅
    2
  3973. Love you back❤❤❤
    2
  3974. My favorite guy🙂
    2
  3975. I have concluded that what a gentleman involved in street level homeless out reach told me awhile back is absolutely true. He said too many people are making too much money of the homeless issue to ever solve it. When over 2 billion dollars is spent in LA in one year and so few people were actually housed clearly the people at the top of these so called Homeless Programs are reaping the benefits of all this money, not the homes people who are supposed to receive the help.
    2
  3976. Thank you. Lisa is an example of how a great attitude will make all the difference.
    2
  3977. So true.
    2
  3978. We definitely have to reason for tears!!
    2
  3979. She certainly is. An inspiration to anyone facing a challenging situation.
    2
  3980. That person would be so lucky!!
    2
  3981. So glad you enjoyed hearing Lisa's inspiring story.
    2
  3982. I know the feeling Mike. I was thinking the same thing.
    2
  3983. Lisa is indeed.both beautiful and awesome. Yiu can meet her on my GLOW LIVE Saturday 4/29 @ 3pm pst, 6pm est
    2
  3984. Hello Paul in Ohio. I am so sorry to hear about your injury and current difficulties. I do agree that you won that basketball medal fair and square!
    2
  3985. I am so sorrybto hear that you are having difficulties. I hope you have at least one good friend who you can talk to who will be an encouragement. Join our Saturday Lives at 3pm out. A great group of encouragement folks.
    2
  3986. I am glad you did too Luann☺️ Come over and join us this on this Saturday's Live.@3pm pst. Lisa will he the Special Guest
    2
  3987. Welcome from South Alabama🤗
    2
  3988. So glad Adele that you appreciated Lisa.
    2
  3989. Thank you for supporting Lisa and I know she will appreciate your support. Lisa will he on my GLOW LIVE this week at 3pm pst.if you want to meet her online.😊
    2
  3990. I am happy to provide useful information😊
    2
  3991. If we as seniors just recognized the power we have if we came together as a cohesive group on issues impacting us. We could make some serious changes that would benefit us alp!!
    2
  3992. That is a sad turnout. The ironic thing is that most often people who will be most impacted by cuts in programs are the very people who don't turn out to vote.
    2
  3993. You are surely welcome.
    2
  3994. Find put the facts before it is too late!!
    2
  3995. Actually over 30 million will reach age 65 by 2030. That will not only.out a huge strain on Medicare but also on Social Security. It is more critical than ever to know candidates' position and voting record on these and other important issues!
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  3996. I'm not understanding the question??
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  3997.  @kollinteam1598  That clearly demonstrate that those you are questioning have something to hide!!
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  3998. You are welcome😊
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  3999. I believe the concept is probably spmetjing along the lines of the survival.of the fittest.
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  4000. You make some excellent points. I agree that our first responsibility is to our own citizens, especially seniors, veterans, and other vulnerable segments of our population.
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  4001. I have learned recently what a Koller sugar is. Also, cancer l9ves sugar. One of the tests they conduct on spots to set ermine if they are cancerous is a glucose test!!
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  4002. Medi-Cal is basically California's version of Medicaid providing free medical coverage.
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  4003. These politicians should not get paid if theybdon't don't help job they were sent to Washington to do such as controlling the border, generating affordable housing and more.
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  4004. Thank you. May He bless you and yours as well.
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  4005. There are some voices that are calling for doing away with entitlement programs, but many more against, at least publicly It is everyone's responsibility to know who is for what and vote accordingly!
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  4006. Medicaid is very different from Medicare. I am no expert and you should contact an expert. From what I understand Medicaid is for folks who have low income, are disabled and other factors. In California in order to apply.one way is to go online to Covered California portal. There may also be individuals at senior centers who can help with this. I don't know about other states. For Medicare a.person is eligible if they are a citizen or legal resident of at least 5 years. You or your spouse has worked 10 years or 40 quarters and are 65. You may be eligible earlier if you collect social security. Again, I recommend consulting an expert. I did have someone who gave some limited tips.in a recent Live broadcast.
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  4007.  @carolwarren2020  What a great service your paper is providing!! Often times it is the local laws that can impact.our day to day existence the most.
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  4008.  @Jules73572  Thank you Jules.
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  4009. Hopefully people will take this election seriously and know what different politicians' positions are as well their voting record on critical.issues.
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  4010. I am going to refer you to a non profit group that has an online presence, Nonprofit vote. They have an online article, Voting and Homelessness that I think you will find helpful.
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  4011. Thank you. Still some hurdles to deal with. But I am optimistic.
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  4012. Ultimately whatever happens has to go thru God and will only happen if he permits it.
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  4013. There are some serious issues coming down the pike which call for some different strategies by seniors and folks who don't have significant resources.
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  4014. Looking forward to that☺️
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  4015. Oh no! If you are subscribed and hit the notification bell you should get notices when I post.
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  4016. I think the answer is simply learning pace oneself and listen to your body! Your best years truly can be ahead as the time is sweeter.
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  4017. I miss doing those videos and do plan to do some again. Hopefully in my upcoming trip.
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  4018. ❤❤❤❤❤
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  4019. I'll habe to check, but if this video was made when I think it was I had overdone it traveling over 5400 in a short time, sometimes 15 hours a day!
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  4020. I have always had a homebase.
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  4021. Thank you 🤗
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  4022. You can. Just keep the faith!
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  4023. Your grandchildren are indeed blessed!
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  4024. Although I spend a lot of time in my van, 86k miles in 5 years, I do not live in it off the road.
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  4025. My deeoest condolences on the loss of your husband. Life is indeed short. Fortunately I think we really do understand that more and more as we get older and treasure the time we have remaining more.
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  4026. Thank you☺️
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  4027. I am so glad to hear my interviews are informative. That is one of the main reasons I do them as well as just the love of hearing others' life stories.
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  4028. Thank you so much. Good advice 🥰
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  4029. I am sorry to hear you had to give up van life if it was not your heart's desire to do so. But, we do have to listen to our bodies, especially as we get older. I hope you had many wonderful times and memories and made enduring friendships.
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  4030. Thank you Stephanie.
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  4031. Thank you Gabe💛🧡💜💚
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  4032. Hello, Would you email me. I'd really like to talk to you. Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com Thanks
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  4033. You bold onto your dreams Jan. You never know what life will bring you! And telling your dreams to thr right person might just encourage them too.
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  4034. Definitely. Run from drama!
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  4035. Blessed!
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  4036. You are definitely an encourager!
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  4037. Thank you Jeffrey. In my mind I'm still a youngin, but some days on my body I am every bit of 70🤣🤣🤣
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  4038. Funny that at 70 I feel.like I am really just starting to get this thing called.life.right.
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  4039. Hey Kenneth where have you been. Hope everything is ok. Glad to hear from you☺️
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  4040. I use my Samsung Galaxy 10 Note. At least I think it is the 10. I shoot video, edit the videos, do my thumbnails and upload the videos to YouTube all on my phone. As I don't know how to use anything else. LOL. One of these days I may start using my GoPro if I can figure out how to use it and a drone. But for now I just keep it simple.
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  4041. I bet you are so much more at peace now!
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  4042. That is an admirable goal. Just keep some encouragers around too!
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  4043. 🥰🥰🥰
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  4044. I agree. But sometimes you have to walk away. There are si many crazy folks out there nowadays.
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  4045. That certainly appears to be the case.
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  4046. True. I.just don't.understand someone being proud of being ignorant. SMH
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  4047. Yep. So true
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  4048. I hope we can revive it!!
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  4049. But like a reasonable person you don't condemn someone who chooses to get their nails done. How much better would things be if everyone could have such a live and let live mindset.
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  4050. Hope to meet you down the road😊
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  4051. I did😊
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  4052. Yep. Did that and blocked them from my channel.
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  4053. Yes they are!!!
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  4054. Yes, I did block them. I agree hearing a good message at church certainly helps.
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  4055. Isn't it sad that the only way some people can feel good is to try to put down someone else!
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  4056. Hello, It has been a long time.😊 I wonder too what has happened to wanting to know the truth???
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  4057. I haven't figured out what it is either🤔
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  4058. I do worry about the young ones coming up and what kind of values are being imparted to them!
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  4059. I just don't get it. But so true
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  4060. That's a good.policy to have.
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  4061. So true. Some come in trying to find something they can make a nasty comment about
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  4062. Courage to act cowardly. What is this world coming to!!
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  4063. It really is sad.
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  4064. Glad I could give you a chuckle. That really is the best medicine. In a comment on this situation one person told me the troll was a French fry short of a Happy Meal. I laughed so hard.at that too. 🤣
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  4065. LOL. I've been at the other end of some of those sweet church lady thrashings🤣🤣🤣
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  4066. Good for you👍
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  4067. Yes Crystal. Greed seems to feed so much bad behavior.
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  4068. They sleep at night because the suffering of others means nothing to them and they view those less fortunate as subhuman. That is thr only way you can do something like this if you have relegated those in need as less than human.
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  4069. It seems that some folks the more they have the more they want. Never satisfied.
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  4070. Thank you Angel Mae❤
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  4071. An emergency fund is a must However, very few people can amass a $5000 one.
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  4072. Blessings to you as well!
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  4073. I think it is everyone living in a van's worst nightmare!!
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  4074. I think it is a credit to both of us that we were willing to.try to see it from each other's.point of view...That always helps.
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  4075. It depends. If you have a destination in mind and are going to be spending most of your time there it is different from simply traveling down the road.
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  4076. Interesting.🤔
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  4077. Good point. That was one area where we kind of winged it with eating and it actually worked.out quite well as we both wanted to try out some different cuisines and dishes.
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  4078. That is a great point!!
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  4079. We will each be.going at.our own pace.so it will be a very different experience.
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  4080. I think if we can try to see things from the opposite perspective it is helpful.
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  4081. Good luck with your trip. Just talk things out in advance and it can work out just fine.
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  4082. It wasn't.exactly.back to back. We had several days in between the return and Lindy is going to take.much longer ajd make.additional visits on her way back.
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  4083. Absolutely!
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  4084. I think if that is understood.from the beginning and agreed upon it would be ok.
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  4085. 2500.miles.in 6 days!
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  4086. It was a learning experience for both of us for sure.
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  4087. That might indeed be a challenge.for some travel companions LOL
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  4088. I do.know Him thankfully😊
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  4089. I think having a home base is absolutely a fantast8c option, if you van swing it. It really allow you to have a different mindset as you know ow if you become road weary you have a place to regroup.
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  4090. Thank you. 🙂Come join us Glowbies every Saturday for Lives at 3pm pst 6pm est. It is a really fun group of folks.
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  4091. It is one of the most impressive builds I have seen!
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  4092. Wish you could have seen it in person. It is beyond amazing. Thanks for commenting. I have been checking out your videos and would really like to interview you if you are interested.
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  4093. I was so enamored with thr build I probably forgot to show the Astro outside😒
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  4094. Most would.disagree, including me. All thr good stuff is on the inside. The outside is simply.an Astro van. I certainly would rather see all the brilliant designs inside. But, hey if.you would rather see a van outside so be it.
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  4095. The atte tion to detail is truly amazing. Everything is so well thought out.
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  4096. I did not as I was so busy being enchanted by the build. If am able to get the brand name I will add it to the description.
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  4097. It was pretty amazing!!
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  4098. It is such an incredibly genius build!! He thought of everything!
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  4099. Peggy mentioned it in the video, her husband.
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  4100. So happy to hear that this information was helpful to you☺️
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  4101. I don't think a lot of folks know this. You.can probably also get a case.manager who can assist with other things and services.you might not.know about. Hopefully you will get one as good as Cat's!
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  4102. If it.is for.illness.I wohld suggest going thru your insurance provider.such as Medicare or.medicaid or a.privarr one..if not for health reasons I wohld think thr social services agency in your area.
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  4103. Thank you🥰
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  4104. I doesn't really get to 62 with all the heat radiating against the van but it keeps going and stays very comfortable.
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  4105. Actually I think we are enjoying it even more than Cuddles when we sleep at night!
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  4106. Haha. That is so true. Got to do what you gotta do!
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  4107. I actually have a cooling pad. It got damaged and started leaking just before we hit the road😒 I tried to get another one before heading out but the store I went to had sold out.
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  4108. Thank you so much for the helpful information 🥰
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  4109. Someone in the comments to suggested wrapping it to lessen the heat from off it heating up my van. I am going to try that too maybe with some thin insulation of some sort.
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  4110. You and me both🤣 Otherwise I would have had to check into thr hotel near the rv park if I wanted to participate in the event.
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  4111. Having an A5C installed was so costly that I didn't add it. But am seriously considering it now.
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  4112. Thank you🥰
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  4113. Quite possibly would 🤔
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  4114. There are reports of people getting severe burns from touching things with bare hands!!
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  4115. And some people still say no such thing as global warming
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  4116. Yep. That is where we're staying.
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  4117. Spelled differently but same kind of ingenuity 🤣🤣🤣
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  4118. Thanks for that tip. I will look into doing that!
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  4119. That is true. Things continue to become more and more extreme.
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  4120. Thank you Laura😊
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  4121. Great tip. Thanks
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  4122. Great idea.💡
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  4123. 👍👍👍
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  4124. Yes He is. All the time
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  4125. I certainly hope so. As a lot of folks stop taking their meds regularly as prescribed when they reach the donut hole.
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  4126. Actually I regularly listen to comments, interviews and reports from a wide variety of sources includingFox.I also read the sectons of Project 2025 that I spoke about and came to my own conclusions. As I said in my video, Vivek Ramaswamy has already proposed defunding certain programs, including Headstart. This corresponds with one of the recommendations in Project 2025. Given this and the number of politicians who are in favor of Project 2025 it is not unreasonable to believe additional proposals from 2025 will be implemented. If you really want to have an intelligent conversations with me about this topic read Project 2025 for yourself first. None of us actually know what will happen. It is all speculation. We will have to wait and see.
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  4127. Please do a more informed search. Sometimes you have to know how to connect the dots. Ramaswamey is recommending that approximately 516 billio dollars in programs that have expired dates for Congressional authorization be completely eliminated. It is too complicated for me to explain to you. Do your own research. But basically these programs are still historically funded and include Headstart and programs for Veterans' Health, to name a fre. As I stated in my video Ramaswamy is reccmmending that certain categories of programs be eliminated under which Headstart falls. I don't present information as facts unless I have done the proper investigation into the matter. Otherwise I present it as opinion or speculation
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  4128. I truly hope.for the sake of.our country that is not the case and he does a good job. We will see.
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  4129. I agree there are some very frightening proposals in Project 2025, including things that negatively impact veterans, disabled seniors, civil servants and many more.
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  4130. I agree!
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  4131. I am simply pointing out all the people, vulnerable seniors, poor, and disabled who will be harmed if the proposals I spoke about in Project 2025 are implemented. Either you agree with that or you don't.
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  4132. I am why?
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  4133. I also have a hard time thinking that billionaires over the Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, will care much about or understand the concerns and needs of poor or even middle income folks.
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  4134. You're welcome, I hope it was helpful.
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  4135. I truly hope I am wrong ajd these proposals and any other harmful ones from Project 2025 are not implemented. Time will tell.
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  4136. I have not read th4 section on military duty for young people. I need to read that before commenting on it. But I do believe.many of the proposals in Project 2025 if implemented would be devastating to low income amd vulnerable folk.
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  4137. I think a lot of just regular golis have actually not read Project 2025 for themselves and really don't know or understand what is in it.
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  4138. I did not say that Project 2025 is Trump's plan. What I have said amd continue to say is that many of the Project 2025 proposals wihld harm poor and vulnerable people. I also stated that it concerns me that Vivek Ramaswamy, who is over the Department of Government Efficiency, has recommended defunding programs, including Headstart, which.is one of the proposals called to be defunded in Project 2025. This is a program that greatly helps low-income families. I have to wonder what other proposals in Project 2025 will be recommended under thr DOGE. That is a reasonable question, especially given the number of staff appointed or nominated for positions in the new administration who support and/or contributed to parts of the Project 2025 document.
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  4139. You are so right. Time to put a plan together.
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  4140. I hope you are right and the harmful proposals in Project 2025 are not implemented. I have to say, however, the recommendation by Ramaswamy dondefund Headstart has me concerned as to what direction the DOGE will take and what their influence will be.
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  4141. I have personal knowledge of a Headstart program in my community. The parents in that program were with no exceptions hard working folk who wanted the best for their children. And, the teachers were amazing teaching many skills to the kids. Yes, many could not have afforded childcare if not for the program but that did not diminish the value of it. When I was growing up my mom taught me how to read by the time I was 3. But in those days you could buy a house for under $20k and both parents didn't have to work in order to survive and put food on the table. It was a very different time socially amd financially.
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  4142. I hope you are right and none of the harmful proposals from Project 2025 are put into effect, including the defunding of Headstart as recommended by Vivek Ramaswamy.
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  4143. You have lost me. I did not address elimination of the Deoartment of Ed. I addressed the defunding of Headstart and how that will devestate poor families with children in that program. Additionaly you assume things that are not the case. Please state facts not assumptions As a former journalist and investigator I sourced the information I aired directly from thr Project 2025 document and statements that came directly out of the mouth of the individual I named nit polit8cal pundits. As far as the DOE, .as the parent of a special needs daughter who has had to navigate the education system I can tell you without the Federal protections our special needs kids are going to be screwed plain and simple. Every parent I know with a special needs child is in an absolute panic about this. Unless you have been in the education with a special needs child you unfortunately have no idea what I am talking about.
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  4144. There was gas when it was first announced that Molton was going to be at least a Cat 3+. However, by that Monday before it hit thigs rapidly changed.
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  4145. From what I saw from those interviewed many thought it was a pain going to a shelter.
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  4146. True that!!
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  4147. Although I have traveled over 120k.miles.in the last 5 years or so, I do have a homebase as I have a special needs daughter. I did have to evacuate due to a wildfire. I left amd stayed in my car til.it was safe to return. I don't think my perspective would change, especially as I have a daughter who depends on me to make decisions for her safety. If I even go to a shelter I would!! The heck with the inconvenience. Our lives are worth the inconvenience.
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  4148. That is so disgusting. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am going to refrain from saying what I think should happen to people who do that!!
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  4149. I'm not talking about people who lived in areas that weren't evacuation zones. But people who were in evacuation areas even if they didn't have a prior history of flooding are who I am talking about.
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  4150. There were so many shelters set up and they were even giving rides and allowing pets!!!
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  4151. Somewhere between the left and the right is the truth.
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  4152. Livestock in the flooded areas of Florida?
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  4153. I am more afraid of toronados than anything else🤯
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  4154. Folks didn't have to leave Florida. There were shelters set up all iver the state and they were even prov8d8ng rides and allowing pets, according to officials.
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  4155. When I say panic I mean scared and I stand by that. Many were very scared and some were feeling a sense of panic. Why some people get so offended at the truth is a puzzle to me. And no, I have not had to evacuate because of a flood. But I have had to evacuate my home due to a wildfire that I could see the flames burning wildly that was within about three blocks from my home. So, I do have some idea of what it is like to have to rapidly grab a few things and leave precious things behind praying family memories that can never be replaced will be intact when deputies let me back into the area. I also had to evacuate a summer camp with kids from camp as well as my own child piled into my tiny Honda Civic vehicle as I drove down a mountain road with flames raging on both sides of the mountain road within 3 feet from us in fear that any moment the fire might jump over rhe road directly in front of us trapping us. So please, don't tell me I don't know what it is to evacuate or be in fear for not only.my life but the lives of children I was tasked with saving.
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  4156. Therr are certainly a lot of things that are unfair.
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  4157. So glad you were able to see your grandchildren😊
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  4158. We have actually considered that. May do it one day.
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  4159. A lot of people are doing just that as a back up plan.
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  4160. Some are helpful some are useless.
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  4161. I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your wife and your situation. Are you able to reach out to social services where you are to get a case manager?
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  4162. That is definitely a serious issue..
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  4163. I don't know. But many don't have family ir their family dies not room for them.
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  4164. I am curious. How do you know why someone you don't even know got divorced or even if they b did?
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  4165. You might want to put up a notice in senior citizen centers in your area offering your services in exchange for housing.
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  4166. Just keep Lindy in prayer!!
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  4167. Just like everything else, there are decent ones and bad ones.
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  4168. There are certainly a lot of things to figure out. Therr are mailing places that will give you an address. You cannot be turned down for food stamps because you have no permanent address ajd can still rece8ve social security. But it can be difficult getting auto insurance or renewing a driver's license. Many people have friends ir family who let them use their address. Bob Wells from Cheap RV Living and others have addressed this on YouTube.
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  4169. Not all tiny houses are really expensive. And, I imagine she wants a shower and kitchen if she is going to be stationary in one location..
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  4170. Hmm. It is kind of hard for an 80 somethong year old senior not in the best health to get a job. However, the senior I interviewed, Lindy, was working at WalMart. Then, her YouTube channel took off so now she is doing that.However, she is currently in the hospital recovering from quadruple ypas heart surgery after 2 heart attacks. Proba ly not th4 best idea for her to return to awalMart where she was habing to walk all over the store every day wearing herself out! However, Many seniors do work that still can.
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  4171. It was very upsetting to me as well. All I know is the age she gave me and the email. I did reach back out to her and Sue has not responded. This is just one of many such emails and/ or comments I receive. Lindy gets similiar ones.n That isnwhybm we decided to do the video providing some basic information we thought would be of value to new folks starting out on the road.
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  4172. Most seni9rs I know are NOT in subsidized housing
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  4173. Actually when Lindy applied for foodnsnapsnshe was denied because she earned $11 too much.
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  4174. That is truly tragic!!
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  4175. I do not.know. She, as many other do, simply told me about having to move out of her place. She has not responded to my request to interview her or meet depending on where she is n located. If you look at my comments you will find many similiar stories to that email.
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  4176. Lava Lindy's Awesome Van Adventure.
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  4177. I do help many individuals to the best of my ability. But I do not set up GoFundMe accounts. I do not want to handle funds for orhers. There are too many people who have done so and are falsely accused of mishandling the funds.
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  4178. ???
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  4179. Those are both excellent brands.
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  4180. That is shameful!!
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  4181. You are preaxhing to the choir!
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  4182. If you cam adapt to that schedule it certainlynis easier finding hassle free parking during the daytime
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  4183. Most nomads have gym memberships that they use for showers. If staying longterm in the desert for rhe winter season from September to April many will set up a shower tent using a portable shower and a shower tent. Also, there is a place in town where showers are $8. So some will also use that in between sponge baths.
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  4184. So do I😊
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  4185. Having a permanent address is not a requirement for receiving Social Security if you are eligible. As far as how it is managed for those who are homeless, you would have to contact the SS office directly to find the answer to that.
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  4186. So glad to hear from you my dear friend!!
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  4187. I do not believe Trump will outlaw being poor. But I do believe that as stated by Elon Musk there will be hardships ahead. Based on my experience hardships usually have the worse impact on poor folk, not the wealthy.
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  4188. It's not that simple. Many have grand kids they want to be near or medical conditions that require treatment that is better in the US than many cheaper countries. There can be language barriers and some folks simply want to remain in their country of birth, among a host of other reasons.
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  4189. Yeo!
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  4190.  @RachelLeMay-y9w  Some locations do and some don't. There have been people who have abused the privilege changing their oil in the parking lot and fighting. This has resulted in many not allowing overnight parking.
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  4191. Just so you know everyone who didn't have children didn't do so voluntarily or because it was more important for them to work. I know this first hand. Given that you made such an uninformed and basically ignorant statement and assumption about people you know nothing about and with no regard for facts or accuracy, I have no interest in reading anything further you have to say.
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  4192. Which cities?
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  4193. I would habe to agree that as the inequality expands between socioeconomic groups it tend to cause decline in a society.
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  4194. I really don't understand why more seniors don't pool resources and live together.
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  4195. It really is a catch 22 situation for many. I nknow someone who was in a trailer that was falling apart but because she was in it she was considered "sheltered". As such she was not eligible for services provided for homeless folks. I really think the solution is for seniors to get together and live in a single shared housing situation. Also, vote oeople.into local positions whot will allow folks to legally park campers on private property to live in. Local elections are important as those officials make thr laws regarding overnight parking in their cities and counties.
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  4196. And longer on long term BLM sites.
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  4197. Lindy has a son who dies helpnl her. I don't know about the 80 something year old woman.
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  4198. Those are some good tips. Sadly sometimes there comes a time as rents continue to climb year after year outpacing income that there is nothing that will make an apartment affordable for some.
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  4199. I am so sirrybtonhear about your difficulty.and hope things turn out OK for you.
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  4200. Yes. What is happening regarding corporate takeovers of mobile home parks is disgusting and needs to be regulated. There meed to be grandfather clauses limiting the percentage of rent increases for existing residents. As you noted, many of these older residents are forced out due to excessive rent increases and have to leave their homes behind because they can't afford to move them. There should be laws requiring them to be compensated for them.
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  4201. You ask a valid question.
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  4202. I suggest staying on BLM land. In Quartzsite you can stay during the winter. It is mild weather. Although sometimes it can get into the 30s at night I ave not seen it snow. You can use a zero degree sleeping bag, hot water bottle and hand warmers and get by without an expensive solar system. Also using a butane stove. You would have to adjust your diet to foods that are shelf stable since you wouldn't have a fridge. But it could be done. In summer go to higher elevation on free dispersed land in Arizona. It can be done but takes a lot of planning and effort. I am not saying this would be my 1sr choice but of you have very limited income it could work. You wohld need one of those small hand held power banks tinchargr your phone and use USB lights and usb fans that are cheap and can be charged with the bsame power bank.
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  4203. But sadly becoming a reality for more and more.
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  4204. All is can say is WOW!! More and more folks are opting to live out of the U.S.
    2
  4205. Rental assistance unfortunately can take years and years to get.
    2
  4206. There are some in govrrnment who care, but they appear to be fewer and fewer.
    2
  4207. That really seems like the best plan.
    2
  4208. Actually it has been illegal in many areas for a long time. Additionally, local elected officials such as city council members determine those kind of laws in their cities, not the Feds. It is city ordinances governing local laws.
    2
  4209. He would open up some of these many church parking lots that some of these "caring Christian" churches don't use most of the week, and allow people to park on them instead of chaining them off.ormusing thr excuse when asked that insurance won't allow people to park there overnight!!
    2
  4210. That sounds like a good plan. The America The Beautiful Pass might he a g99d idea. With it you get 1/3 off campsites at National Forests campgrounds ajd Core of Engineer campgrounds and others. Also, you get into National Parks for free. It is $80 annually or lifetime for seniors
    2
  4211. Very wise on your part. Now you nit only have a place but also have income. You can live 8n the 3 family with the other two tenants paying the mortgage and have income from your house..
    2
  4212. You would be surprised at how little help is sometimes available for thr mist needed things such as housing. Inknow because I have called 211 herr for help for others and was shocked at how little help they actually provided even in making referrals to;resources.
    2
  4213. That is what I am suggesting.
    2
  4214. Providing for our citizens should be our top priority, especially seniors and those most vulnerable , before spending money on those who enter illegally or th4 billions in aid to foreign countries.
    2
  4215. Many are very limited. Some here that were open every day now have reduced days amd hours.
    2
  4216. Grrat idea or a mail forwarding service if leaving the area.
    2
  4217. ????
    2
  4218. Yes!!
    2
  4219. It is like there is an entire population of people, especially older women, living in their vehicles no one know about!! I would like possibly interview you. If you are interested you can reach me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  4220. That is a huge growing problem. The goal seems to be to turn a majority of the population into renters.
    2
  4221. I hope things work out for you to move.
    2
  4222. Very
    2
  4223. Hopefully not.
    2
  4224. You are very fortunate.
    2
  4225. You're very welcome😊
    2
  4226. This was happening long before this war. But you are right, there are always people who grt rich off of profits from wars.
    2
  4227. I don't think so. Too many people out there living in rvs and vans, etc. because of crazy high rents.
    2
  4228. A lot ofncouples are doing this. But you do have to have an exit plan for when it is no longer feasible.!!
    2
  4229. If it is a healthy one. Sadly I also have seniors who have written to me saying they only eat every other day!
    2
  4230. A lot of very wealthy people certainly got a lot richer during the pandemic
    2
  4231. I will out that in my list. But it really depends in thr person. If you enjoy listening to music then you woul probably ly keep some cdd. If you love to cook more pots than some, etc. etc.
    2
  4232. I think we have all noticed that.
    2
  4233. Seniors living in cars has sadly been going on for a long time and worse duringg the pandemic.
    2
  4234. It is certainly a good thing to read the Bible to know more about the end times.
    2
  4235. Well, we certainly need to make some changes.
    2
  4236. They are extremely expensive. Not something most can afford.
    2
  4237. Kind of hard to stop real estate investing when folks see that many of the most wealthy families in the country built their wealth from real estate holdings. And I have to disagree with the statement it was never used that way. Real estate has been used as an investment as long as I can remember and I am 71.
    2
  4238. Can't agree with supporting Russia.
    2
  4239. Well sadly these days many families are struggling to keep their own heads above water.
    2
  4240. ???
    2
  4241. They b do have a channel they are reactivation called Nathan and Lexy. The gtrat thing about a YouTube channel is you can do it at your own pace. No one can make you do videos unless you want to.
    2
  4242. So far all the votes have been yes. So it is looking good!!
    2
  4243. It has a beautiful soothing vibe from the minute you enter this rig!
    2
  4244. They're starting one. YAY!!
    2
  4245. Thank you for voting😊
    2
  4246. I have seen thousands of vans and this van looks NOTHING like any other van I have seen! Moss and leaves sticking thru the walls, Henry Thoreau quotes in the walls, pallet wood fir walls. And you don't understand why young people are soninto cooking instead of loving junk food. Are you serious???SMH
    2
  4247. Kate is as kind as she is talented😊
    2
  4248. She is absolutely so insliring!
    2
  4249. This is how I do it. Skip the intro if you don't like it.
    2
  4250. Totally agree!
    2
  4251. 🤣🤣🤣
    2
  4252. That would probably be helpful to a number of people. Unfortunately, Kate has returned to her home base and she doesn't have a channel. Hopefully we will meet up again and I will certainly ask her to consider providing that information.
    2
  4253. It is a wonderful idea.
    2
  4254. I have to go back and look.
    2
  4255. And awesome lady😊
    2
  4256. And she did it herself!!
    2
  4257. Indeed!
    2
  4258. Well considering that out of well over half a.million folks viewong this video no one else, including Kate, was bothered by this I am not gping to worry about it. We Glowbies aren't so sensitive that we are insulted by being called a female. In fact I have jlnever known anyone, except.you, who found it offensive. Guess the folks I hang out with aren't that high brow.
    2
  4259. I include it because so many people still are surprised that women, especially older women, build out their own vans and travel alone.
    2
  4260. Kate says she will probably add a diesel heater. For now I believe she has an electric throw.
    2
  4261. As best I can recall she did not. But I would have to go back and watch the video to make sure.
    2
  4262. She will be on GLOW LIVE Saturday 4/9 @ 3pm pst.
    2
  4263. Glad to hear that☺️
    2
  4264. It was quite impressive and free!!
    2
  4265. Thank you. 💜
    2
  4266. That means a lot to me to hear. Thank you so much.
    2
  4267. Thank you. I hope it works out too!
    2
  4268. Sadly, this is just the tip of the iceberg in regards to seniors living in vehicles.
    2
  4269. There are so many other kind people out there too. So glad to hear you have been encouraged to believe that.
    2
  4270. Sometimes you do have to laugh. But therr is good news. We are moving forward.👍
    2
  4271. Thank you so much. I recrive every word and so appreciate that prayer.
    2
  4272. Thank you.
    2
  4273. Yes indeed!!
    2
  4274. Thank you Esperanza. Teresa is such a lovely lady. She just needed someone to care and now lots of people do😊
    2
  4275. She does.
    2
  4276. I am absolutely resting🤣
    2
  4277. I am so glad you feel safe in the space I try to cultivate. Thank you for letting me know. It means a lot to me.
    2
  4278. Thank you😊
    2
  4279. ❤❤❤❤
    2
  4280. What a kind thing to says Thank you🥰
    2
  4281. I am so happy for you that you were able to find your silver lining and the joy in it. Sounds like what caused you heartbreak at first turned into a blessing.
    2
  4282. You certainly understand.
    2
  4283. Thank you❤
    2
  4284. Yep. But We got a good start😊
    2
  4285. ❤❤❤❤❤
    2
  4286. So true!
    2
  4287. Tune into Tiny Campers YT channel Saturday 5/11. He is going to do a video showing the no build set up he did for her.
    2
  4288. I do realize that there may be some additional challenges ahead. I am just focusing on one day and one task at a time. I hope to start clearing out some things in the couple of weeks before we start the build. That is why I got the storage unit now. Will just baby step our way to the finish line.
    2
  4289. You can't help someone who doesn't want to be helped. At some point you have to accept that as you have.
    2
  4290. We'll see. If Project 2025 is implemented that is exactlynwhat will happen.
    2
  4291. I am glad I am as old as I am!!!
    2
  4292. Hello in Wyoming👋
    2
  4293. At some point the hens will come to roost, as they say.
    2
  4294. I have not been made to fear by anyone trying to persuade me to vote. My concerns come from specific statements and a history in this country of those at the top tending to try to right the ship on thr backs of poor folks..When I say this it doesn't matter who is at the top. In this case,.based on Elon Musk's reputation in how he allegedly handled labor issues at Tesla I have concerns when he says there will be "hardships".
    2
  4295. I'll have to look up what the President of Brazil said.
    2
  4296. We need to be praying for sure!!
    2
  4297. As far as thr affordable le care act yes that has been said that it will be abolished. The others I have not heard that said. However, there are many who would like to cut SS ajd Medicare. We'll have to wait and see.
    2
  4298. I do believe gpld may actually.be the best investment right now. Who knows!!
    2
  4299. Apparently so.
    2
  4300. First of all I never stated that Trump said he was going to touch SS. What I said was there are many who would like to cut that as well as other programs and I am concerned about that. Please review my actual statements as well as the House Republican Study Committee proposed budget changes for more information on this among other documents. Additionally based on Elon Musk's reported comment about upcoming "hardships" I believe my concerns have merit. It is not usually the wealthy that experience hardships. FYI I listrn to multiple information sources including Fox. Most folks who want to discern the truth for themselves listen to both sides of an argument or position.
    2
  4301. I thinknthr main thing that needed to happen did. The losing candidate quickly conceeded and did not make false claims about the outcome or encourage unrest.
    2
  4302. I think Medicare is going to be completely changed, regardless ofnthe midterms. But it really is an unknown at this time.
    2
  4303. I am not underestimating the import of this election. It was and is the most important one in my lifetime and perhaps in the history of this nation in determining the future course of this country.. Having said that I do what I can to determine outcomes and in the face of outcomes help those in need. But perhaps unlike you, I believe that ultimately God is in charge. While he does not always cause result or events, he allows them. Nothing can happen that God does not permit. Perhaps just perhaps God has said this nation has chosen to abandon me so I will allow the consequences of that decision to go forth regardless of who is in the White House. Contrary to what you may believe, I have read large portions of the 2025 proposition and understand exactly what the dire outcome will be if it is followed. All that aside, I still have hope in a God who will not abandon his faithful still among us.
    2
  4304. Well said. Everyone should have the right to their opinion without being bullied or harrassed for it.
    2
  4305. Actually FEMA is not bamkrupt. But I do agree that our first priorities should be taking care of our citizens.
    2
  4306. ❤❤❤❤❤
    2
  4307. Not all poor folks will get what they voted for. But it was a clear message.being sent in the results.
    2
  4308. Prayer can change things. So pray, pray and pray!!
    2
  4309. There is certainly fraud, but not on the scale most people think. But I certainly can understand your frustration amd even anger to see someone benefiting thru fraud, while you and others may have to scrimp and sacrifice
    2
  4310. Thanks for watching and commenting Sheila😊
    2
  4311. I am so sorry tonheae about what you are going thru. It is certainly understandable why you are freling sonmany emotions about your situation. I pray that you are able to find a doctor who is knowledgeable and able to come up with a way to help you.
    2
  4312. I disagree. There has not been simply calmness on the left but from what I have seen both on the street and among well known commentators on the left anger. It seems pretty clear that while this anger stems from a sense of disappointment and fear it is not being fueled by false claims that the election was rigged but rather by the acceptance that the vote was an overwhelming defeat. Fortunately, that defeat has been acknowledged like responsible people do in a democracy and the losing candidate has not in the least encouraged violence or done anything other than honestly accept the defeat. Thus I strongly disagree with your statement that the acceptance was and is false.
    2
  4313. Well you certainly have a perspective from the inside. I just hope the changes don't allow fraud to continue AND penalize those actually in need. I wonder if stiffer penalties would change anything?
    2
  4314. Go figure
    2
  4315. I disagree. Based on conversations I have had with many people on the street as well as broadcasts from well known political commentators on the left and right the results have been universally accepted There has been no effort to falsely claim the election was rigged before or after and more significantly there has been acceptance from leading political figures on the left. I can confidently predict there will not be a repeat violent effort to overthrow the government in January or impede the transfer of power encouraged by the losing candidate.
    2
  4316. I truly jope the U.S. does not withdraw from NATO. As far as Ukraine, if Putin successfully gains control of Ukraine I believe he will invade Poland which would means a multi nation war in Europe.
    2
  4317. I would saynthere is plenty of blame to go around. From the Covid debacle under Trump to the border situation with Biden.
    2
  4318. I sure hope you are right!
    2
  4319. It was quite shocking to me how family members allowed politics to divide them.🤔
    2
  4320. There are some in government who care, but thry have an uphill battle.
    2
  4321. You are one of the blessed and fortunate ones. Your efforts paid off.
    2
  4322. I think most of us are waiting to see how the tariffs on China will impact us financially.
    2
  4323. Sorry to hear that.😒
    2
  4324. He really is.
    2
  4325. I did a video on Randy awhile back.
    2
  4326. No, nothing like that. But I think it will still be quite an accomplishment, especially now for Kent.
    2
  4327. He certainly is a genius!!
    2
  4328. He does not do social media. It was a miracle that he agreed to my interview!!!
    2
  4329. Thank you!!!
    2
  4330. It was sure a treat for me!!
    2
  4331. I look forward to meeting one day.
    2
  4332. I hope so too😊
    2
  4333. Thanks for watching and commenting Sean😊
    2
  4334. Happy Thanksgiving to you too😊
    2
  4335. It was really a treat for me to meet Kent too.
    2
  4336. Sometimes home cooked.meals are the best. Happy Thanksgiving
    2
  4337. There are so many things that I like it is used to pick just one🤔
    2
  4338. Grrat idea.
    2
  4339. I think they will pay for themselves withbthr money saved in energy costs. And they seem to be built like tanks.
    2
  4340. ❤❤❤
    2
  4341. I am not aware of that page. But there is a Quartzsite Chatter Facebook, but I don't see a lot of events on it.
    2
  4342. 👋Hello Hello😊
    2
  4343. Wow, thank you!
    2
  4344. Cheers to you as well😊
    2
  4345. Thank you Andrea🥰
    2
  4346. I sure hope I can.
    2
  4347. I think he said a Ford F550 chassis. The body.is different and fiberglass. It was a tour bus for a resort in Arizona.
    2
  4348. I am really looking forward to this adventure!!
    2
  4349. I.love.ot too and am buying one for myself!!
    2
  4350. Thank you💜
    2
  4351. A lot of.people are going to he devastated.
    2
  4352. So true and something to learn from everyone.
    2
  4353. But for the grace of God there go all if us!!
    2
  4354. Email me about what kind of coaching.
    2
  4355. Thank you so much. I really appreciate your gift❤❤❤
    2
  4356. ❤❤❤❤❤
    2
  4357. I simply try to share pertinent info and folks need to research it for themselves and come to their own comclusions.
    2
  4358. California
    2
  4359. Thank you. It is actually.my daughter and her husband's home.
    2
  4360. Medicare is a maze to figure out.
    2
  4361. Thank you James🥰
    2
  4362. I did. I hope you did as well😊
    2
  4363. It is my daughter and her husband's home which I truly enjoy whenever I can.
    2
  4364. As a mom I treat it like mine 🤣🤣🤣
    2
  4365. My desire is to buy land and develop an affordable tiny house community that will provide a place for people to live who have been priced out of the rental market. I hope to charge nommore than half of whatever the market rent is.
    2
  4366. ❤❤❤❤❤
    2
  4367. Thank you so much Winnie for hanging in her wth me and your beautiful and encouraging words❤
    2
  4368. It is a lovely home ajd is my daughter and her husband's.
    2
  4369. Thank you so much for your kind words GG.🙏 I am grateful for viewers like you.
    2
  4370. Nest wishes to you as well and God bless you. BTW thr home I was at is my daughter and 😊her husband's
    2
  4371. It is actually my daughter's ajd her husband's home. My daughter did a great job cooling most of the food!
    2
  4372. I will. Happy holidays to you ❤
    2
  4373. Thank you so much!😊 It is my daughter and her husband's home. BTW I am Carol 😊
    2
  4374. Yes indeed.
    2
  4375. ❤❤❤❤❤
    2
  4376. I have to not only disagree but adamantly. Project 2025 is the brainchild of the Heritage Foundation. In 2022 Trump stated that the Heritage Foundation was going to come up with a plan that would help "the movement". The following year the Heritage Foundation published the 920 page 2025 project documents. Coincidence? Additionally, several of Trumosnjewly appointed staff helped to draft the document including reportedly close aid and confidant Steven Miller, who allegedly developed the program which caused the debacle at the border separating children from parents. I could go and on. Please do your research on this matter.
    2
  4377. Come visit.my tiny house community when I open it😊
    2
  4378. The home is actually my daughter's and her husband's. The stove is an original dating back to I believe the 1700s. Crazy story how my daughter found it. A realtor was sellijg a home and the owners left the stove behind. Can you believe that!! It has the date etched in it. My daughter saw the stove posted for sale and was able to buy it for literally practically nothing!!
    2
  4379. Different strokes for different folks.
    2
  4380. I definitely need to figure out how to do this!!
    2
  4381. I am very discerning How about this for connecting the dots. In 2022 Trump stated that the Heritage Foundation was going to develop a plan to "help the movement". In 2023 the Heritage Foundation published the 920 page Project 2025 document. Coincidence?? Reportedly at least 7 of Trump's appointed staff contributed to the document including reportedly Steven Miller. Should I go on?? Elon Musk's Co-chair of the DOGE stated that he want to defund programs within a certain category, in this category is HeadStart. Project 2025 calls for defunding HeadStart. I could go on and on with quot4s directly made by individuals and compare them to Project 2025. One does not been discernment, just common sense and a willingness to take an objective look at some things untainted by partisan politics.
    2
  4382. It does take a plan to reach a goal.
    2
  4383. 🥰🥰🥰
    2
  4384. Not quite. 28 years!! Can you imagine😒
    2
  4385. Thank you Brenda🥰
    2
  4386. I am always here it seems. LOL
    2
  4387. So glad to hear that. You Rock On as well👍
    2
  4388. It truly is not our parents' retirement. So many things have radically changed since then. I will probably so the intensive budget video after I have surgery later this month. Until you track your expenses it will be almost impossible to make necessary changes. It would be a shame to end up in dire financial circumstances scrimping all the time tonoaybfir basic necessities and continuously having to stress over money if that could have been avoided.
    2
  4389. 🥰🥰🥰
    2
  4390. ❤❤❤
    2
  4391. Yes. Thank God indeed. I would really like to talk to you and hear your story. If you are interested you can reach me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  4392. Glad you found it of value
    2
  4393. I absolutely agree that there is so much judgment and sometime plain hostility against folks living in vans, rvs, etc. Many have made this choice out of necessity and it has literally saved them from being tossed onto the streets. As you noted many now, often for the first time, are debt free and even able to put a little savings aside , which is ironically better than many who are sitting in judgment of them. Go figure I would love to interview you to share that side of van life you noted in your comment. If you are interested you can reach me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  4394. Financial experts tell is to take care of our finances first as seniors over spending money on our adult children. But, as parents that is a hard thing to do as we naturally want to help our adult kids. I hope you are able to reach your goal to be debt free.
    2
  4395. Thank you😊 We seniors have to look out for eachnother and share information.
    2
  4396. It is certainly a process. But it sounds like you are on a great path and have made many smart moves.
    2
  4397. You surely are blessed!!
    2
  4398. So sorry to hear that.
    2
  4399. Therr are millions who will be in the same situation unfortunately. Do you think you will be able to work parttime or will you be able to work only parttime? I would really like to interview you for my channel. If you are interested you can reach me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  4400. That is a great question want vs need!
    2
  4401. I personally think the rates are usury and should not be allowed If a party is a high risk don't extend them credit.
    2
  4402. 👍👍👍
    2
  4403. You are very fortunate you enjoy your job. So many who have to work the rest of their lives hate their jobs.
    2
  4404. As you noted, here are certainly times when there s a deal so good it would be wise to make an exception and grab some of that item even if it is not on your list if it is something you buy or would.use.
    2
  4405. Absolutely. Thrift stores can bust a budget too🤣🤣🤣
    2
  4406. Hallo, Warm regards to you in Amsterdam. I have visited your beautiful city and hope to return one day.
    2
  4407. You are absolutely right about having a plan. You are fortunate to be where you are. Sadly waiting lists for many affordable housing locations in California are closed. In fact in San Diego there is a lengthy wait just to get on a Section 8 housing list and then after getting on the list the wait can be over a decade to get a voucher. And, oo there is a strong real estate market when you get your voucher you may be competing with 40 other people for a single unit!! If you would be willing can you please contact me about the company that owns the units in California you noted in your comment. I would like to learn more about them. I can be reached at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com Thanks
    2
  4408. Thank you. I try not to let the little devil on one shoulder be too influential but rather listen to the angel on the other🤣
    2
  4409. Not sure how to answer. Many unspoken facts. Do you have a home or land where you will be staying on and able to park your vehicles at or are you living in the camper and towing the other vehicle? Will you have social security and or a pension, etc. etc. and what kind of information or suggestions are you seeking?
    2
  4410. Great way of describing a budget
    2
  4411. It does seem that way much of the time.
    2
  4412. Aw, thanks Cindy🥰
    2
  4413. Thank you💜
    2
  4414. Just can't be like $100 or something🤣🤣🤣
    2
  4415. Procrastination can be deadly in so many situations, including dealing with financial matters. It is an issue I have had to deal with.
    2
  4416. 😊😊😊
    2
  4417. The key is to prepare now😊
    2
  4418. It is hard knowing what the right decision is in cases like this. Condo fees are skyrocketing I can attest to that and home maintenance is not cheap and labor costs have gone berserk as well.. I would say your choices are to 1) Stay where you are in the house you are in 2) Downsize into a house that is in same area but smaller, perhaps a tiny house 3) Move to a less expensive area into a smaller home 4) Take on a renter, perhaps a foreign exchange student I don't know if you have colleges or even high schools in your area that have foreign exchange students. Friends of mine have done this for years and are paid over $1000 per month. It is temporary and they return home aftrr a year. It sounds like if you do stay in your home you may need to seriously look into ways to increase your income to meet ongoing maintenance needs before the maintenance issues get to a crisis level. Also, perhaps taking on a roommate, but carefully perhaps based on recommendations from trusted friends. Good luck
    2
  4419. Well that's a plan.
    2
  4420. Looking forward to it. Stop by Glow Live on Saturday and say hello😊
    2
  4421. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 i am so happy to hear that you enjoy.my videos.
    2
  4422. I will pass your request to Sheryl and will be responding to your correspondence to me later this week.
    2
  4423. Scary, but brave🙂
    2
  4424. So true!!
    2
  4425. It will happen Connie. Just be patient and wait for the right van for you. Prices are outrageous, but there are still some good buys to be found. I look forward to meeting you on the road one day soon.
    2
  4426. Sound like you are foot loose and fancy free🤣 You certainly don't have to be fulltime to enjoy the freedom of traveling. In fact, I have found that having a homebase and being part time is what suits me best. Good luck with whatever you decide.
    2
  4427. Great news. She is starting a You Tube channel soon. I will be announcing it!
    2
  4428. It should be a fun one. Take care my friend🙂
    2
  4429. How wonderful Kate. Hope to see you in Quartzsite in January🙂
    2
  4430. Thank you for your comments. I am glad to hear other perspectives.
    2
  4431. I agree with much of what you said James. Covid was indeed a reality check highlighting the necessity of having a backup plan when things go to hell in a hand basket. I think a lot of folks watched tons of van life videos and jumped out there without being anywhere near prepared financially or emotionally and discovered they simply couldn't cope with the life. However, I believe there will continue to be a substantial number of nomads due to financial necessity, but they will now combine with others to secure a safe haven.
    2
  4432. You are one smart lady Nancy!!
    2
  4433. You all are very wise to have purchased off grid property. I am at the point where I seldom say things could never come to pass anymore. So much uas happened lately.that I never dreamed possible.
    2
  4434. You're not alone Jackie in needing to stay near your primary doctors for care. Your plan sounds like a sound one that will still allow you to have companionship, which is so important for our emotional well-being.
    2
  4435. I agree Pat. Younger folks seem to have an entirely different mindset when it comes to work. No more working at the same company for 30 years.
    2
  4436. I hate to admit it but I agree with you Mike.
    2
  4437. So true!
    2
  4438. Believe me Cindy. You are not alone in that desire.
    2
  4439. I am so sorry to hear that Glenna. If you want to discuss it.contact me at my email gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  4440. You are right Jessie the transition to electric vehicles is rapidly approaching. I don't know what everyone with gas consuming rvs, including myself, is going to do. I hope not, but anticipate there will be some kind of penalty assessed to people driving gas vehicles. How I imagine it will work is a "tax" for miles driven consuming gas driven vehicles or something of that nature.
    2
  4441. Thank you. Just Ponds makeup remover and Oil of Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting cream and night cream.
    2
  4442. It is not just the U.S.
    2
  4443. Yes, it is ever more important that we take care of each other and God does indeed have us under his protection. .
    2
  4444. Well given the history of managing money properly I have major concerns about how effectively the will will be used. Look at all the billions poured into solving the homeless problem and it is only getting worse.
    2
  4445. There are fortunately still a lot that don't charge for parking.
    2
  4446. It os my understanding that fares do not even begin to cover the costs for transit systems and they also receive funding from local and federal sources. In addition, most if not all, lost significant revenues from fares during the pandemic.
    2
  4447. Kim's total honestly is so refreshing
    2
  4448. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
    2
  4449. It rally is and a truly gracious owner.
    2
  4450. It was meant to be!
    2
  4451. Yes he is.
    2
  4452. This was the first one I'd seen.
    2
  4453. Tha k you Cynthia. Sending blessings back.your way.
    2
  4454. Lim really is a lovely.person.
    2
  4455. Thanks. I am so lucky to meet such amazing folks like Kim.
    2
  4456. Definitely
    2
  4457. I guess compared to what could have and has happened to others
    2
  4458. I am sorry but I do not.have the answer to these questions.
    2
  4459. I know he will appreciate the greeting☺️
    2
  4460. I was at the Range for a little while. But I left the next morning. Hope to be back after the summer heat is over. Maybe we can talk then
    2
  4461. Wow. Congratulations. That sounds amazing. 👏
    2
  4462. Go figure.
    2
  4463. He sure is!!
    2
  4464. I also think shipping containers are an excellent choice. They are made to sustain very harsh conditions at sea and are very sturdy.
    2
  4465. Thank you for watching for years. I appreciate your time. My only agenda now as always is to provide information that I believe can be of help help to others and give food for thought. I encourage anyone listening to do their due diligence in researching topics presented and form their own opinion.
    2
  4466. Don't agree that climate change is a hoax. But definitely agree with the need to buy land!
    2
  4467. I was team Fiberine, but recently met someone in Quartzsite who had a top added by them. She showed me the shoddy workmanship and told me she had a very difficult time working with them. So, at present I am not recommending them based on what I saw in her vehicle.
    2
  4468. There are ways to do it legally, but you do have to do your research to make sure of the zoning and requirements before purchasing property.
    2
  4469. It can indeed be a struggle. Have you considered starting a YouTube channel?
    2
  4470. Literally thousands are doing it. Those who can afford it have wells dug, others have water ta ks and water delivered.
    2
  4471. Thank you for such kind thoughts and words Paula😊
    2
  4472. Know anyone who wants to do that? I am looking for land right now for such a project.
    2
  4473. I am so sorry to hear about the devastating loss of your home. Rents habe skyrocketed everywhere, especially on the West Coast. I truly believe in order have any degree of control over housing costs it is becoming increasingly important to own the land under your home. Otherwise rent for the space will continue to rise, usually at a rate much higher than income increases.
    2
  4474. What you are describing sounds simply amazing. Land plus a water source. Are there any similiar properties for sale in your area? Would you mind emailing me the area at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  4475. I agree. But self driving cars will also have insurance problems and they are being developed. People also still buy houses on cliffs and in hurricane zones. They even rebuild homes that have been destroyed in flood zones.
    2
  4476. Love you back Kelly ❤
    2
  4477. You make some good points.The purpose of this video was to provide possible options such as purchasing land to have a homebase. It was not to provide legal advice as neither Bob or I are attorneys and do not attempt to give legal advice. In any business transaction it is important that due diligence be done. In purchasing land or other property I always make sure a title search is done by a title company and title insurance issued. I have the contracts reviewed by a real estate attorney and the boundaries of the property outlined. Mineral, water, and any other rights are clearly outlined and hazards such as flood and fire addressed. If there is a well on the property that involves a whole different set of necessary inspections and tests. Similarly if the intent is to drill a well there are other factors that should be determined. Again, we are not attorneys and this is not legal advice simply some of the many areas that I would go over with the appropriate legal and real estate experts, whether buying from an agent listing, tax license sale, or sale by owner.
    2
  4478. If you type in What States In The US Allow You To Live In An RV On Your Property, there is a very informative article from Feb. 2022 from Frenz Hub on the subject. I hope this is helpful.
    2
  4479. 💛💙❤💚🧡
    2
  4480. I'm trying to figure out how me and Bob talking about the need for affordable housing and people having an exit plan from van life including ownning land is a political statement of any sort. SMH
    2
  4481. That is why you buy it somewhere that has low taxes. Plus, a half.acrent nan acre of land with just a mobile home, tiny home, or rv on it would not have a very high tax base.
    2
  4482. That is fabulous. Do you mind sharing what state and county?
    2
  4483. That is simply not true. I know many many folks who have been buying affordable land and putting converted sheds, mobile homes, trailers, etc on their property. Traveling with Charity on YouTube is but one example. Many of the folks I know who are buying land are livinjg on very modest social security checks. Of course not on thr Beach or almost anywhere else in California, but in Arizona, Nevada and other places it is still quite possible!
    2
  4484. Are you talking about property or something else?
    2
  4485. I agree. Thanks for commenting🙂
    2
  4486. You paid your dues and now you are reaping the benefits. Enjoy your well deserved adventures!
    2
  4487. I agree that a lot has to do with how a person views their situation.
    2
  4488. While I can understand how you would think that I do not believe that to be the case. Or, at least not the irigin of tiny living. I think the tiny house movement is a direct result of the astronomic rise in rents and homes as well as everything else which has out paced earnings and priced average folks out of the market. I think government officials, like mayor's and such, have grabbed onto the idea and used it to justify putting up tent cities and tiny living quarters that people can barely turn around in.
    2
  4489. True that!
    2
  4490. Hahaha🤣🤣🤣 You've got me thinking about what home I'm going to claim!
    2
  4491. Some under a bridge have tents with power, etc. What then?
    2
  4492. That is kind of ridiculous. What about someone who resides with a parent and has for years? If thr house is in the parent's name thry are homeless. That would be a big fight if that were me and they were declaring me homeless!
    2
  4493. Thank you Gabrielle. Hope you had a great 4th🧨🧨🧨
    2
  4494. Welcome to the channel Tracy. You are now officially a Glowbie. Come over and join us on the Saturday Lives at 3pm pst.
    2
  4495. Based on what I have seen with so many homeless folk lwho live in woods, brush, and secluded areas of the city purposefully to avoid contact with government officials there will never be an accurate count of homeless and they will continue to be under represented.
    2
  4496. That is a good point. But what about people forced to live in a mental institution against their will. Would they be considered homeless? But I guess they don't have free will because of their mental condition. But what about someone serving a life sentence w/o parole?. I guess this could be a real rabbit hole🤣
    2
  4497. I also found it strange that the definition for a home had living with others as part of a family an essential part of it. Very outdated.
    2
  4498. What you say is so true. Things have changes do much and will continued to do so. Parking guidelines need to change and adapt accordingly.
    2
  4499. I think that may be the real question... Who gets to choose who is homeless and who is not.
    2
  4500. Responsible folks use public restrooms and when they are unavailable.use various options from portable toilets to other makeshift toilets and bag their waste disposing it in trash cans. Irresponsible folk simply use the streets which is one of the reasons why so many cities are now enacting laws prohibiting sleeping in vehicles.
    2
  4501. I agree. Based on the changing demographics a fixed residence mandate is becoming increasingly more unreasonable.
    2
  4502. There are so many people who are victimized living on the streets, especially women!
    2
  4503. You are a perfect example that proves the point I am trying to make.
    2
  4504. LOL I have toblaugh because of some of the things I too see on YouTube. Van life can be and is a wonderful option for many, but not all. This, especially if the person is forced to live in a vehicle because of finances and/or has serious medical issues. Under those conditions it can be a living hell. I just ry to show the different sides and why people have made the choices they made. As far as doing product reviews in return for receiving the product I have only done one as I am just so busy trying to keep up with providing valuable content and my time is more valuable to me than most of the products I would be given, even those costing thousands. However, having said that there are some products I simply love and think would be valuable to my viewers. At some point I plan to set up sponsorships with some of those companies. Also, I encounter many folks who need things in their van life, like 82 yr old Teresa. If there is a product I think is probably a quality product and might be of use to one of these individuals in need I would be willing to review it to give to that individual.
    2
  4505. Your are so right🙂
    2
  4506. Carol is seriously considering going into a tiny home community. If she can get a 15- 20k tiny home with addordable monthly.payments she would.own her own home and possibly still be able to travel a bit, which really is her desire to continue doing as long as she can.
    2
  4507. Hello in South Africa. I know Catol really appreciates your words of support and encouragement as do I!
    2
  4508. You certainly have mire control over your food eating in.
    2
  4509. Don't know who you are other than your current handle. I rarely block anyone. For me to do so it has to be a pretty rude comment.
    2
  4510. The GoFundMe is a good idea. Unfortunately any extra funds Cat receives counts as income and could disqualify her from the housing unit or cause them to increase her rent. It kinda sucks in that way. Fortunately Cat doesn't have to go to the laundry mat as their is a laundry room right in her building.
    2
  4511. Yes. It can indeed be difficult often to distinguish between good folks and bad ones.
    2
  4512. Congratulations on your housing.😊
    2
  4513. Her dog is finally with her in the apt. after much red tape.
    2
  4514. I am truly happy for Cat too😊
    2
  4515. I'm sure Car will be moving furniture around for awhile🤣🤣🤣
    2
  4516. Thank you for your supoort.😊
    2
  4517. Her joy is contagious isn't it😊
    2
  4518. So glad to hear you got housing!
    2
  4519. Tha k you Matia❤Cat is always laing it forward. She is such a kind and caring woman.
    2
  4520. I will check with her. Any cash gifts cohld cause a problem as it would count as income and might disqualify her from the unit.
    2
  4521. Almost all landlords dona credit check to make sure you do not have any evictions. Sometimes it is different, however, if you are just renting a room in a home.
    2
  4522. Coming in off the streets will do that to you.
    2
  4523. California
    2
  4524. You are do welcome. Glad yo be able to give the update.
    2
  4525. Yes. There are some very helpful officers and deputies.
    2
  4526. It is like an oven at that point.
    2
  4527. Yes it is!!
    2
  4528. This is the case for an ever increasing number of seniors.
    2
  4529. Hello and welcome from the Netherlands. It is a terrible thing when a society does not take care of their elderly.
    2
  4530. Both are mostly obsessed about themselves!.
    2
  4531. I absolutely agree. Winter Is so much easier than summer. It is simply dangerous in unbearable!!. Even in the shade it is hard to control the temperature unless you have hookups and a/c. Then on top of that add pets, Unbearable and dangerous!
    2
  4532. Actually if you check you will find that a.number of Republican politicians have been proposing cuts to Medicare and social security. If you like I can do some of the homework to provide names. Either way it is unacceptable.
    2
  4533. Sounds like what is happening here for everyone but U.S. citizens
    2
  4534. You sound like you have plenty of good sense to me Dave.
    2
  4535. I just hope the Americans that are put first include low 8nc9me seniors and others and not simply the wealthy as is suggested by the conditions set forth in the 2025 project.
    2
  4536. Lindy is now in her van by choice for the next and perhaps last year of van life for her after major heart surgery. She wants to have a few more adventures before coming out of the van for good.
    2
  4537. You are prrof that what they say about people who assume is right. If you had taken the time to check.out any of Lindy's videos you would have learned how she DOES HER OWN NAILS. Nail polish is a dollar or less at the .99 cents store. I guess you think a 75 year old veteran doesn't deserve a dollar bottle of nail polish. SMH
    2
  4538. Good point
    2
  4539. Things have certainly changed, often not.for the better.
    2
  4540. I absolutely agree about more churches stepping up and allowing their parking lots to be used. Some are. There is a church in El Cajon, Ca.that actually built some tiny houses on their parking lot.
    2
  4541. Yep. Pretty crazy!
    2
  4542. The sad and disappointing thing for me was when I was going down to city council meetings on a regular basis carrying signs demanding Safe Parking Lots I could not get even one of the people who were being ticketed and towed for parking on city streets to go with me to the city council meetings to carry the signs I made. I didn't need the parking spot, I had one. But those needing spots refused to go with me. Go figure!! If people wohld unite as one voice things could change.
    2
  4543. I agree if possible. Lindy has started.building her YouTube channel to do just that.
    2
  4544. Most seniors do not want to move .to an entirely different culture at their age away from family and friends.
    2
  4545. Thanks for the info😊
    2
  4546. Makes no sense!
    2
  4547. It is deliberately made difficult as a means to discourage people and thus save money.
    2
  4548. A lot of what is going on makes no sense to me either!
    2
  4549. Most boomers did not have two separate experiences with cancer that wiped them out financially.
    2
  4550. It truly is deadly. Lindy has come up with a great solution in addition to moving to a higher elevation in a forested area. Check out her video on the a/c she set up with a power station and gas generator on her channel, Lindy's Awesome Van Adventure. Tell her I sent you🥰
    2
  4551. For many decades!
    2
  4552. It is a national disgrace how they treat the elderly!
    2
  4553. This is her choice for now.
    2
  4554. That happens a lot.
    2
  4555. Some things just don't make sense!!
    2
  4556. I have heard many countries over in your area have really dealt effectively with the issue of homelessness.
    2
  4557. That can add up quick!
    2
  4558. Don't ask me take sense of craziness!
    2
  4559. Wow. So it is not only on the U.S. what has happened to our values and respect for our elders worldwide!!
    2
  4560. Well, it is a very different culture that some would not adapt well to and many want to be near family.
    2
  4561. Starting early to save and invest is a good practice to follow. But sometimes even doing that can't compensate for having cancer twice ajd the debt that is incurred because of that.
    2
  4562. Because I already know. She had two separate devestating bouts of cancer that wiped her out financially and recently underwent triple bypass heart surgery. Any more questions you want me to ask?
    2
  4563. That would. open up a whole.other can of worms!
    2
  4564. Don't.know if she will leave her van!!
    2
  4565. I think there will still be SS but greatly modified and delayed until many have already passed on before collecting it.
    2
  4566. Lindy has a YouTube channel that has taken off and us a big help. Go check it out at : LAVA Lindy's Awesome Van Adventures
    2
  4567. They are. She does them herself and is very proud of them. It.goes to show you can still want to look nice even living in a van.
    2
  4568. I don't know much about homelessness in the UK, but I have seen a lot of stories about elderly going without food to pay for fuel.
    2
  4569. She has had two serious bouts of cancer, which wiped her out financially. As far as asking for help from her son, he is willing to help her. But like most seniors we really don't want to be a burden to our children.
    2
  4570. Lindy came up with a solution. She has a portable stand up a/c that she runs off a high wattage power station that she charges with a gas generator. She vents the hose thru a hole cut put in the side of her van.
    2
  4571. Nope it doesn't. Our first responsibility is to our citizens. Then help others.
    2
  4572. I think she does that.
    2
  4573. Think you misunderstood. I was just with Lindy over the weekend. What she has stated repeatedly is that when she quits van life she hopes to be able to have a tiny house. She does not currently have a house to move to.
    2
  4574. I think everyone is waiting to see exactly what is going to happen.
    2
  4575. That is a challenge for everyone living in vehicles.
    2
  4576. A lot of folks are moving to less expensive countries tjat's for sure. However, I.believe a lot of folks, myself included, might have a difficult time adjusting to such a culturally different environment especially as an older person. Plus I would truly miss getting with my friends and family on a regular basis.
    2
  4577. Most seniors, even those with low incomes do not want to feel like they are a burden to their kids. That is simply how we are.made.
    2
  4578. I don't ask people who they voted for.
    2
  4579. For people on fixed incomes it is absolutely horrific!
    2
  4580. I know the feeling!!
    2
  4581. It truly os.
    2
  4582. Richest for some!
    2
  4583. There is but there is also a very long wait. Years.
    2
  4584. A other way to cure this country's ills is if in our schools we taught our children the value of serving others instead of always being about themselves.
    2
  4585. What is not true?
    2
  4586. I strongly urge you to look at videos from Bob Wells.on Cheap RV Living. He has videos 8nterviewing people liv8ng in cars that are very informative. I have a video outlining the 5 things that I think are essential for being a nomad. I would add one more, a butane stove. Also, I s7ggest you would.check with (HOWA) Home On Wheels Alliance to see if they have any caravans going. You can learn a lot from participating in these groups. As far as food stamps, they cannot deny you from food stamps just hecause you do not have an address. You can apply and they will put the money on a card you can use. It renews every month. You will need somewhere for them to send you recertification notices I think. You can ask these questions when you apply or from a social worker there. There are many videos on how to get a mail forwarding service. If you have a specific question you can email me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  4587. More and more people are looking at less expensive living options out of this country.
    2
  4588. She has a very positive attitude!
    2
  4589. Sounds like you are doing the wise thing in preparing in advance.
    2
  4590. Sounds like you are working out a plan for your retirement. And yes, desert in the winter and mountains for the summer is a good plan for nomads.
    2
  4591. It never ceases to amaze me at how people who know absolutely nothing about a situation feel compelled.to make inaccurate comments about such SMH
    2
  4592. Unfortunately, her son doesn't have a basement. 🤣 I think most people really want to live on their own, even if in a van, until they absolutely have no choice.
    2
  4593. I'm confused? What volunteers?
    2
  4594. She keeps at least one window cracked ppen and also has a carbon monoxide detector, both of which I high recommend!!
    2
  4595. Unfortunately, most people don't seem to care about social issues, crime, medical costs, etc and are only to happy tonturn a blind eye until the situation or problem is at risk for impacting them or their loved ones. Then it becomes a crisis.
    2
  4596. And seniors as a whole are falling into poverty faster than any other demographic in this country.
    2
  4597. You can ask Lindy. She has a channel, L.A.V.A. Lindy's Awesome Van Adventure
    2
  4598. I absolutely agree!!
    2
  4599. Believe it or not this is not unusual
    2
  4600. Thank you so much for subscribing and welcome🥰🥰🥰
    2
  4601. She has been living in her van a gee years now. So, she has a pretty good.idea of what it is like. Most parents do not want to be a burden to.our kids even when they are willing to help. We don't want to jeopardize their retirement years.
    2
  4602. That is the nice thing about owning your own van you don't have to live to please anyone else. You do you if you get a van and Lindy will do her!
    2
  4603. I am currently looking for land for a tiny house village for just that purpose.
    2
  4604. I prefer other options, but a lot of people do use Mr. Buddy's and swear by it.
    2
  4605. I really wish they would teach financial literacy and planning starting early in schools!!
    2
  4606. Thank you for your service. There are certain issues that I don't think will ever be solved as there us no real will among those in charge to do so. Homelessness is one of those issues. As someone who works in the homeless field once told me, "There are too many people making too much money off of homelessness for it to be eliminated. It wohld put too many people out if busibess." I have come to believe him after years of observation.
    2
  4607. You cannot force an adult to do something against their will!!
    2
  4608. You are definitely not alone!!
    2
  4609. It is sad that we do not honor our seniors or veterns like we should.
    2
  4610. Her nails look professionally done, but she actually does them herself and they are all her own natural nails, not acrylics. A dollar bottle of nail polish. In fact she has such beautiful nails I suggested she reach out to Sally Hansen nails to sponsor her.
    2
  4611. Especially how the elderly and veterns are treated I wohld have to agree.
    2
  4612. We'll see.
    2
  4613. O am so sorry tomhear about your situation Steven. I hope you are able to reach out to Social Services in your area and get some help.
    2
  4614. Unfortunately for your friend she did not understand you were investing in your future. Sadly for Lindy two bouts of cancer caused financial devastation.
    2
  4615. She recently had major.bypass surgery. You cam support her by simply watching her channel, L.A.V.A Lindy's Awesome Van Adventure 😊
    2
  4616. Certainly some of it but definitely not all if.
    2
  4617. I have said at a certain level it is more about green tham Blue or Red.
    2
  4618. We should be teaching finances in school for sure. But there are many who did the "right" thing but couldn't anticipate what wohld haooen with home taxes and insurance, medical costs and so much more.
    2
  4619. Actually Lindy has a very good relationship with her son. If you wa5ched her channel you would know this. She does not want to be a burden on him. That does not suggest someone who chose to take care of themselves rather than their kids, especially as she was a working mom solely responsible for her minor son after his father died in his 30's. I find the wise thing is to know someone's back story before making assumptions about them that are completely off base.
    2
  4620. Go figure
    2
  4621. Do you still live in your van? If so or not I would really like to talk with you and hear your perspective on what it was like. If you are interested you can reach me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  4622. It sure appears that way!
    2
  4623. I don't make her out to be a victim. Rather I.share how we have let our seniors down.
    2
  4624. For now this is what Lindy has chosen.
    2
  4625. She has a portable toilet.
    2
  4626. Many people are reluctant at first to talk on camera. You don't see the number of times before edits that I stop in many of my videos to encourage folks. Plus I need to make sure that questions my viewers would have are answered.The great thing about YT is there are so.many channels if you don't like one there are thousands of others to choose.😊
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  4627. Doesn't make sense to me either!!
    2
  4628. I am so sorry to hear that. You are far from alone. Literally millions of others are in the same situation. Habe you applied for affordable housing? Ofnyoubare willing to move to an area where there are units available you can probably get into a unit that will cost you 30% of your total income. The key is to get in the lists. I suggest you join the Facebook group Seniors On Low or Limited Income It is a source of a lot of grrat information and you can ask questions of others in your situation who have found housing.
    2
  4629. That is an extremely kind offer. Currently Lindy is addressing some critical medical issues and needs to stay near her doctors.
    2
  4630. I couldn't disagree more. This is a woman who doesn't want to rely on her son or ask him to finance her living expenses. So, at the time of this video she was working as many hours as they wohld allow at WalMart and took every extra shift that was available. That is not lazy. As far as figuring things out, most of us wohld have a hard time regrouping after having two bouts of cancer that wiped us out due to medical expenses. But maybe in your day they just pulled money out of unseen places.
    2
  4631. Not sure who you mean???
    2
  4632. There are a lot off mixed up priorities!
    2
  4633. That sounds rough. Thank goodness your landlord put in central heat!!
    2
  4634. Thank goodness for the gyms.
    2
  4635. I am not a put blaming immigrants. I am about telling the truth and expressing my opinion about the correct order of priorities. Taking care of U.S. citizens and providing housing and other services to citizens, especially our elderly and disabled, should be a higher priority over taking care of illegal immigrants. That seems like it would be commons sense. I am going to take care of and clothe and feed my child before I go out and do such for others. Once my responsibilities to my child have been fulfilled than I can do for others. Same concept with our government and tax payer dollars taking care of citizens first. What corporations pay or don't pay in taxes has no bearing on these priorities.
    2
  4636. I am so sorry to hear about your situation. You deserve so much better. You are indeed right when you say what cones around does go around one way or another. Please join in with us on Saturday Lives at 3pm pst. You will meet an amazing group of people. Some in your same situation.
    2
  4637. Living below one's means is a very wise way to live. That is how ky parents lived as well. If you can't pay cash for it you can't afford it.
    2
  4638. The principles of it but not how it is administered by either side!!
    2
  4639. 🤣🤣🤣Don't think that is even on her.mind.
    2
  4640. It is indeed what it has come too. I pray it doesn't get as bad as I fear it will.
    2
  4641. Sell, she has a positive outlook on life and does not engage in pity parties so that helps. But as far as I am concerned this country has some screwed up priorities regarding who to help first!!
    2
  4642. Good question. I am asking that more often myself these days.
    2
  4643. I think poor seniors will continue to be in bad shape no matter who wins. I really don't understand why more senior don't share housing and other expenses???
    2
  4644. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment😊
    2
  4645. Yep. Just ignore them and let them live in their vehicles.
    2
  4646. The number of senior women living in poverty in this country is simply mind blowing. I agree. It is a story.every media outlet should be covering!
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  4647. Trust me. It is not just this administration. I have been following this topic for years now and this is a problem that has gone on for years!! Several years ago I tried to get food stamps for an 83 yr old woman who only received $625 in SSI benefits. I was told that since she received an additional $80 or something like that thru SSI she made too much and didn't qualify for food stamps. $625 a month in California was too much income for food stamps. I thought surely this is a mistake ajd asked for the supervisor. Nope. She didn't qualify!!
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  4648. Right now Lindy is also having a final adventure and meeting up with and meeting folks.When she is done with her adventure Inam sure she will take whatever help is offer3d.
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  4649. It can be challenging. Some cities now have safe parking lots where people can parkovernight. Otherwise you just have to find an area where no one will bother you. The bigger your rig is the harder it is to be stealth. But if you have a minivan or smaller rights you can often just park on thr street.l, especially in industrial areas. Don't park in front of anyone's house. Some WalMarts or box stores still allow overnight parking. Also BLM land out west and in Arizona especially. Check ioverlander, campenium, freecampsites.org,
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  4650. She has a son who does help her. Most folks of our generation do not want to live off our children. We would rather be independent as long as we can amd not burden our kids.
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  4651. A.lot of things are not making sense r8ght now including a bill in California that will likely be signed into law by the governor giving financial assistance to illegal immigrants applying for home loans asnfirst tuke buyers.Go figure.
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  4652. You are referring to Assembly Bill 1840 and California Dream for all shared appreciation program. What this law does, among other things, is allow illegal aliens to apply for Home Mietgage assistance program in California. Their illegal immigrant status can not be the used against them. The program provides up to $150k interest free funds. There are other conditions which I believe i monies towards a down payment. My problem with this program is that in some instances it will give illegal aliens preference over US citizens.!
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  4653. She did at one time. Dealing with cancer twice can take a financial toll. Now a triple bypass heart surgery and rehab. Sh** happens.
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  4654. That is great for you. Hopefully you don't have two devastating bouts of different kinds of cancer. But hopefully something will come along that gives you a dose of much needed empathy.
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  4655. It is getting worse and worse!
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  4656. Mark you might be surprised at how unbothered your son might be. Respecting our elders is who we should be as a decent nation!
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  4657. Her son helps her quite a bit. But like most older folks Lindy does not want to he a burden on her son.
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  4658. How do you plan for the unexpected death of your child's father at ajbeqrly age leaving you to be a single parent? How do you plan for two financially devestating bouts of canser? Should I go on?
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  4659. Actually if you do the research things for seniors have been declining for a long time over bothe administrations of Repu livans ajd Democrats. If the proposals in Project 2025, including excluding disabled seniors from applying for SSDI if they are 62, hundreds of thousands if not more disabled seniors will be pushed further into poverty. The proposed tariffs will significantly raise prices on necessary goods we all use as well as almost certainly thrust us into a recession according to non-partisan economists. I could go on. But you need to educate yourself on Project 2025 and the elimination of thr Affordable Care Act signed under Obama and see who it will help, the wealthy, and who it will harm, poor folks including seniors.
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  4660. It is time for citizens to be taken care of first.
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  4661. Her goal is to get a tiny house one day.
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  4662. Her son is willing to help. Parents don't want to take from their children. But he would definitely help if it came to that.
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  4663. Yep😊
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  4664. Clearly you don't understand the power of this platform if you don't understand how a video of over 1 million views can help the person being interviewed. If you want to be educated more about that you can ask Lindy yourself . She has her own YouTube channel which she works on pretty much fulltime since she was able to quit working at WalMart following the release of my interview with her.
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  4665. I have concluded that the majority of politicians, left or right, care about getting re-elected above all else.
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  4666. I agree!!
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  4667. I air many videos with positive themes. But I also believe in airing videos that deal with reality. That is life, a mix of both.
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  4668. It is all relative. When I worked at McDonald's as a kid I was paid $1.65 an hour in California. Now kids at McDonald's start off at $20 an hour.
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  4669. Too bad parenting doesn't come with an instruction manual 🤣🤣 But at least we can not continue on the same path with the grands.
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  4670. I remember that case. Entitlement to the extreme.
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  4671. The purpose os not to divide. Just an observation and seeking reasons for it to learn for future generations.
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  4672. As oarebts we wanted to give our kids everything we didn't have. But now looking hack a but of hardship ajd sacrifice would have been character building.
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  4673. Exactly. Everyone is a winner for just showing up. What lesson is that teaching🤔
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  4674. It is a sad drvelopment.
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  4675. What in thr heck has happened???
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  4676. I love this crew too! They are really having a lot of fun and have made a wonderful community in the desert.
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  4677. How it works is you can park on BLM land free for 14 days in one location then you are required to move at least 25 miles away for a period of time before returning. There are no amenities at these sites. At LTVA ( Longterm Visitors Areas) BLM sites you pay $180 and can park 7 months continuously. At the LTVA South in Quartzsite there are bathrooms. Water, and trash pickups are included. I don't know about the amenities at other LTVA sites.
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  4678. Sometimes even half off days.
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  4679. It really has worked for me
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  4680.  @red2thebone  Thank you. Sending nlessings to you as well🥰
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  4681.  @razbliss3367  You can do it!!!
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  4682. Will try to put one together.😊
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  4683. Welcome to thr GLOW Family 😊
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  4684. I have to agree. No.point spending money on food just to throw it out.
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  4685. So glad to hear that😊
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  4686. What a blessing you are being to so many folks along with their abimals!
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  4687. Yes, they do But gre pr9fessional advice before choosing a plan as some may leave you with huge bills if you have a serious illness.
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  4688. Great tip.
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  4689. Not sure I understand the point you are making🤔
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  4690. That can be very beneficial as long as you make sure to pay it off every month so you don't have to oay any interest.
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  4691. I am parttime not fulltime as I have a special needs daughter still at homebase. But I do try to be mindful of my appearance even on the road. Over 120k miles in the last 4 or 5 years!
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  4692. I have had several requests. So I am going to do a video on the envelope system. It can include online purchases. I will address that.
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  4693.  @sharonm8634  🥰🥰🥰
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  4694. It is kind of like anything else. The more you practice it the better you get at it😊
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  4695. Hey Lindy😊
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  4696. Thanks for the tips. The Ross here only gives 10% on Tuesday. But hey, every little bit helps.
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  4697. Companionship can indeed be priceless!!
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  4698. You can go off topic any time🤣🤣🤣
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  4699. Some of those stoagee units around here are over $250 a month!
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  4700. I have found that Grocery outlet and Costco.have the best prices, even better than WalMart. However with Costco you have to buy in bulk and with Grocery Outlet there is a limited selection. Winco prices are about the same as WalMart.
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  4701. There was a kid at school who even had an onion sandwich. String bean sandwich looks good by comparison🤣
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  4702. Will do.
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  4703. I did thank goodness
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  4704. It definitely is NOT a bad word!!
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  4705. That is a smart move too.
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  4706. I will look for some younger seniors who are willing to be interviewed.😊
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  4707. 👍👍👍
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  4708. That makes no sense! When I cook I try to make enough so therr are leftovers! What I have found often is that people in the poorest financial situations have the worst behaviors involving sound financial practices.
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  4709.  @ramontoro  Hola👋
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  4710. Thank you so much for sharing this with me. It encourages me to keep making videos.🥰
    2
  4711. I hear they are opening a tent city in San Diego!
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  4712. That is so cool. Do you mind saying what general are you are in and sharing a bit about the layout?
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  4713. Yes it would for sure.
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  4714. I know someone whonis living in an rv park in their tiny house year round. I plan to habe mine put on a permanent foundation.
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  4715. Some people.have done that.
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  4716. Hey Barbara, I love Randy's tiny houses. Actually I am planning a trip to ITC at thr end of this month. I may very well purchase one of his houses. The problem with the one I want to put in my.backyard is it has to be built on site due to lack of access and Tuff Sheds builds on site and ITC doesn't.
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  4717. That is the great thing about these sheds. They can make them as big as you like.
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  4718. There are some really.beautiful.tiny.houses. You might be surprised.
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  4719. A lot of people are feeling uncertain about their living situations these days with everything going on and the outrageous rent increases. There is a tiny home village in Oregon I really love called Tiny Tranquility. There are a lot ofnothers popping up too.
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  4720. Me too!! Brings to.mind the sound of rain on one of them.
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  4721. How are you doing Kenneth..My.prayers are with you!!
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  4722. Great ideas . Thanks so much
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  4723. She is stunning, isn't she!
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  4724. You really nailed.it. Some folks brains really are wired for inventions and creativity and I am fortunate enough to meet up with many of these amazing folks!
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  4725. I know, right.
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  4726. As they say, different strokes for different folks.
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  4727. It it perfection indeed 😊
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  4728. It is even more so in oerson!
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  4729. https://youtu.be/uZ5E_0G6DfY?si=0MzNyGwLrMYs-yhh He explains a lot more on his channel, TinyCampersDIY. I also have several other minuvan tours if you are interested, including the one above
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  4730. He has a YouTube channel. You can head over there and ask him directly😊 It is called Tiny Campers.
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  4731. 🤣🤣🤣🤣That is what all thr ladies are saying.
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  4732. To tell the truth I can't remember exactly what Pascal said and don't want to give the wrong answer. You can go over to his YouTube channel, Tiny Campers, and ask him directly.
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  4733. What electric house unit are you referring to?
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  4734. It.just makes so.much sense and allows for much easier movement around the van.
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  4735. Definitely!
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  4736. I like the swivel seats idea. I just bought a table.that I think will be great when it is modified. I am good at making work for others🤣🤣🤣
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  4737. Pascal is simply brilliant!!
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  4738. Welcome to the Glow Family! I really suggest to folks, especially seniors, to gwt the America thr Beautiful Pass. Even if you want to boondock most of the time every once in a while it is nice to use a campground. The pass gives you half off camping at National Forests and Core Of Engineer campgrounds as well as others. It is $80 for a senior lifetime pass. I have camped at beautiful spots for $7 or $12 a night. It gets you into National Parks for the day for free. As far as free parking there are a lot if videos on this includ8ng one I did. BLM land is great. Also look up dispersed camping online.
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  4739. Actually very roomy, but I think best for one person and perhaps a small to medium sized four legged companion.
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  4740. I have to sometimes to make sure the questions I know my viewes will have get asked ajd answered. Otherwise instead if comments like yours I will get comments saying, "Why didn't you ask... Can't please everyone so I do what I know is best.
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  4741. Absolutely!
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  4742. It is sold
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  4743. Just wait. He rebuilt it with cardboard and I am going to air that video soon!!
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  4744. During my Live he was on Pascal shared that he only actually spent about $100 on materials, aside from the electrical system!!
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  4745. He really is
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  4746. Very!!
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  4747. He really is.
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  4748. I can't wait to see what he does next!
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  4749. If I can remember when I see him this week I will ask. Otherwise you can reach out to him in his comment section on his YouTube channel, Tiny Campers.
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  4750. Check.out Pascal's channel, Tiny Campers: Build Adventures
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  4751. I will suggest that to him.
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  4752. Well.now you know what to do. 😊
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  4753. It really was an easy interview to do. It was like chatting with a friend. Pascal.is not only brilliant but genuinely nice
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  4754. I must disagree. The extra space Pascal designed makes it quite doable.
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  4755. Good point!
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  4756. Probably could. He is an electrical engineer and is both resourceful and creative as well as very smart. A pretty good combination.
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  4757. You should check out his channel, Tiny Camoers. You will be blown away!!
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  4758. We are not all born equal because we all have amazing ajd different gifts. We just have to figure out what they are.
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  4759. Indeed!!
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  4760. It really is amazing.
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  4761. You never know. When you get out there and meet all the fun folks you might just change your mind😊
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  4762. A toilet is a must for me too!
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  4763. Leave it up to an engineer to get the details right!
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  4764. Thank you. I try to ask questions I think.my viewers would ask given the opportunity.
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  4765. Yes indeed!
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  4766. Well let's see what you have built???
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  4767. Thank you for watching and letting me know you enjoy my content😊
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  4768. Well right now he is helping to do a very simple build for an 82 yr old woman sleeping in the front of her.minivan. You can head over to his YouTube channel, Tiny Camoers. You will probably get lots of ideas from his various builds.
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  4769. He has reconfigured the van for one person sleeping on the bed and it is very comfortable. Now ot being able to stand up does take some getting used to.
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  4770. I would never ever try to wire my own van. Unfortunately, Pascal diesn't want their Keith of wiring vans for others. There is a nomad here in San Diego who does solar for a living. He might be at an Expo I am attending in a few weeks. If so I may interview him and provide his info.
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  4771. It was truly my pleasure getting to share this amazing build for others to see.
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  4772. Truem Sometimes if camping somewhere hot I let it dry outside
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  4773. Thanks for asking that. I was so dumb struck by the build I forgot to🤣
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  4774. Absolutely not.mocking Pascal. If I was laughing it was in amazement at his ingenuity. I mean who thinks of measuring their shoes to fit a space and making a notch for the handle of a pan? The devil as they say is in the details!! That is why he was the first person I thought of to help with a project helping an 82 yr old who is sleeping in the front seat of her minivan.
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  4775. Love that idea. I have scratched up the paint in my van from magnets.
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  4776. Haha. We all do!
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  4777. Yep. For sure!
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  4778. Pascal is indeed a genius. He has a channel, Tiny Campers. You could always reach out in the comment secti9n on his videos. Good luck. Sounds like you have an amazing place.
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  4779. Not really. The container could easily be put in the sun if weather permits. Doesn't take long to warm uo. Or you could just heat up some water and add it to the container. That is what I usually do when we are boondocking somewhere for awhile and away from showers.
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  4780. Thr stow and go space is fabulous for storage!! Nets across the ceiling too, and a stowaway hitch that opens.
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  4781. Pascal is a genius and I learn so much each time we meetup!
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  4782. I was married to an engineer with two professional engineering licenses for 20 years!
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  4783. You can reach out to Pascal on his YouTube channel- Tiny Campers
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  4784. It is simply brilliant isn't it!
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  4785. He's already taken. 🤣 But he.might answers questions. LOL
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  4786. Sorry😒 But check out his channel, Tiny Campers and ask him directly.
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  4787. Thank you
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  4788. I wasn't yelling 🤣🤣🤣
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  4789. Sounds like you have given a lot of thought to what works for you. Thanks for watching and commenting.
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  4790. Thank you ❤️
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  4791. Me too
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  4792. Happy Birthday in advance 🥳
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  4793. You can take it to some campgrounds. But I don't know about Thousand Trails.
    2
  4794. Thank you Coy.
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  4795. Me too, especially after seeing this one!
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  4796. Very!
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  4797. It is stunning, isn't it. 😊
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  4798. I would love to see yours when you are done. These vintage trailers can really be turned into something spectacular!
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  4799. Videos are limited to certain length restraints. It is my job to make sure I ask the questions I know my regular viewers want answers to. So, I will continue doing that.
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  4800. Thanks for thr heads up 🤣
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  4801. Before a problem can be fixed it has to be identified.. Furthermore, in order to know who to vote for you. have to know the critical issues in their district so you can evaluate a candidate's position on those issues and their track record. As such, Identifying a problem is not "bitching", it is a necessity. Many of the problems I have raised in the past and will continue to raise I have actively worked to correct both on my own and in meetings with elected officials and heads of social service organizations.
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  4802. Agree with every adjective used!!
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  4803. The problem is ordering policies into effect without having the infrastructure to support thr policies. This is far from thr only policy problem. Lessening penalties for crimes has created havoc resulting in smash and go robberies going thru the roof and so many other bad policies.
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  4804. There are more people moving out of Califormia than moving in. Perhaps most of those moving in are moving to Orange County.
    2
  4805. Yes. Lots of businesses are indeed closing. If you can't stop criminals from robbing you of goods you can't stay open.
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  4806. Yes. It is sadly even worse now
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  4807. For now they are banning the sale of new gas cars as of 2030. You are right. Based on my experience with a rented Tesla it is a joke trying to travel a long distance in an electric car right now due to the lack of infrastructure.
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  4808. I don't usually talk specific politics, but Inwill make an exception. In my opinion Elder is just as bad as Newsom, if not worse in other ways. He is dangerously uninformed. I remember several years back on a talk show when he made fun of a person who stated that traditional defined pension plans were going away. He literally ridiculed that person and talked about how a relative of his had a retirement plan and the person saying the traditional plans were going away didn't know what they were talking about. At the time I believe AT&T had already frozen their traditional plans and others were following suit costing some workers to lose up to half of their planned retirements benefits. That kind of ignorance is scary in someone who wants to govern a state.
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  4809. Aren't we all!!
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  4810. Van life.is truly becoming the only viable option for many, especially if trying to survive on minimal SS payments. I believe small commune type communities are going to be the longterm answer for both safety and financial security.
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  4811. I'll check.out your channel Craig. It really is not hard to be a YouTube creator. If I can do it anyone can. I would say the main thing is to connect with and know your YouTube audience such that they actually become an extension of your family in a way. Consistrntly provide content that fills a need for your audience whether it be instruction, information, or on occasion entertainment.
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  4812. ❤❤❤
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  4813. No, Arizona
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  4814. The reason I say not to have pop tops up is because it draws unnecessary attention and looks like someone is camping. I think it is a good idea to avoid anything that does either and could result in rules being put in place to ban anyone who might "camp" on the premises
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  4815. Hi🤗
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  4816. I heard about that exit tax for what 10 years?. I'll have to do a deeper dive on that
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  4817. I could not have said it better....My world you just live in it!
    2
  4818. Yeah. I decided caution was a better choice.
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  4819. Good advice
    2
  4820. Good idea. Thanks
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  4821. Ot really is as easy to be respectful as not.
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  4822. Yes. Sometimes things can go real bad real quick! Look at that guy that killed his neighbor's entire family just because he was asked to stop shooting his gun late at night!
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  4823. I think they have re- thought their plan. We'll see.
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  4824. It really is not appropriate or proper etiquette when parked on a private business lot to set out chairs and tables, etc. as if one is at a campground. There is BLM land and dispersed camping if someone can't afford a campground, which many can't.
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  4825. I agree. They should have just addressed this person
    2
  4826. Yep. There is unfortunately.
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  4827. Ah. Good choice!
    2
  4828. Especially if I don't have my pepper spray on me🤣
    2
  4829. Sometimes it is hard to figure!
    2
  4830. That is becoming more and more evident!
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  4831. Thanks. You know I love my hats. I will certainly try to continue doing my best to provide helpful and informative content🥰
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  4832. 🥰🥰🥰
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  4833. Sadly it is for many, especially seniors.
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  4834. I don't see how it really helps someone moving from a high rent higher pay state to a low rent lower paid state. Kind of a wash. Still just barely making it!!
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  4835. I am so sorry to hear that. It is a story I am hearing from more and more seniors all across the country. Is it possible to get a larger place perhaps with your daughter? If you would like to grow your channel and I can help you let me.know.
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  4836. You are so welcome.
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  4837. I thought I was pretty well up to date. But I have to admit I was shocked to learn in my research that the federal minimum wage has not been increased since 2009. 15 years. It is simply scandalous given the inflation rates on everything over the past several years. You are right about the candidates. I have not heard either one put forth a sensible comprehensive plan to address the shortage of affordable housing and the myriad of other issues you noted facing so many, especially seniors.
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  4838. Sure seems that way often times.
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  4839. Thank you Cheryl. I look forward to meeting you as well.
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  4840. Greetings in Virginia.
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  4841. You never know. Doors may open for you.
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  4842. There are so many videos on this. The easiest thing is to figure out how.much power you use every day and get a powe4 system that will meet that need ajd portable solar panels or panes on your roof that can be hooked up to it. Also, just using simple rechargeable.or battery.puck.lights on a remote. I would, however, suggest a small gas generator as a backup.
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  4843. Me too. Very comfortable.
    2
  4844. Thanknyou. I believe it will and am so grateful!
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  4845. ​ @4018magenta Quartzsite, Arizona
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  4846. Well, I will have consider that in the future. Thanks for sharing..Needed to give background fir folks who didn't see first interview with Terry.
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  4847. Thr cost of living has indeed forced many to consider and dive into this mode of living. It can be done successfully. I encourage you to test it out and do your research. There is a wealth of information on YouTube. Good luck
    2
  4848. Being resourceful is now a requirement!
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  4849. There are many challenges to this lifestyle for sure. But for many it is their only option. That is why I encourage many if able to start a YouTube channel or some other way to earn extra income to put away so they can possibly buy a small ounce of land for when amd if they can no longer do this.
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  4850. I did mention that it is approximately 160 ft. 8×20sq ft. Didn't ask weight or height. Sorry. When I talk to Terry I will ask him.
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  4851. It is indeed a viable option especially compared to being homeless in the streets!
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  4852. Thank you. I so appreciate your kind comment.🥰
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  4853. This is on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land.in Quartzsite, Arizona. They have long term campgrounds there that you can buy a Long Term pass for $180 total that us good from Sept 15 to Oxtober 15th. At leas one if the sites, La Posa South has put bathrooms, free water and a free dumpsite. This is how you can get such cheap camping. There are also longterm campgrounds where you can use thr oass in other areas including I believe at least one in California.
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  4854. No it just changes.
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  4855. ​ @pouglwaw5932 If you are asking specifically about Quartzsite, there are literally hundreds of thousands of folks in Quartzsite during the winter. Many many great folks but like anywhere else there are also some who are not. I would suggest if you are going to stay for an extended period of more than two weeks to stay at one of the LTVA locations. Get to know your neighbors and excerise the same caution and good judgment you would when meeting someone anywhere else. If you are friendly you will meet folks, also there are a lot of Facebook groups you can check out. Food is expensive at the two grocery stores in town so when I am there I stock up before arriving and go into Parker to the Walmart a couple of times per month. Also, therr is a Dollar general and Family Dollar in Quartzsite. There are typically campfires at night and that is a good way to get to know people. The Escapees often have a meetup during the summer in Quartzsite and therr are many really nice people in that group. Maybe I will do a video on Quartzsite when I return.
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  4856. Terry did not provide the cost of the trailer but I have seen a similiar trailer listed for around 12k retail. That doesn't mean it will sell for that price. He pulls it with a truck that I believe is a Ford, but I will habe to confirm that. I will reach out to Terry when I am back in Quartzsite to find out.
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  4857. Sensible folks of any age don't enjoy drama! Thank goodness your house is paid off. That should give you some options.
    2
  4858. At 71 I wouldn't spend a lot of time in rural areas far from hospitals or isolated in the wilderness far from others.That's just me. BUT, if the choice is that or living on the streets........
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  4859. He has solar
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  4860. ❤❤❤❤❤
    2
  4861. Absolutely!!
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  4862. Works for me!
    2
  4863. That too!
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  4864. Great tips Thanksnformsharing😊
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  4865. I am absolutely loving all the great viewer comments and helpful tips too!!
    2
  4866. I'm a bit iverwhelmed with emails and responding to comments as well as having a senior moment here. Can you remind me exactly what we were communicating about and if your given name is different from your handle
    2
  4867. Thank you. That is certainly one of the goals for my channel.
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  4868. Sounds like you are pretty well prepared👍
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  4869. Thanks for budgets. Saving info. Many of my viewers are on tight budgets.
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  4870. What a blessing that you had that item with you. Glad you did.
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  4871. Great suggestion!
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  4872. That's a great tip. Thanks!
    2
  4873. Thanks for the info.😊
    2
  4874. ❤❤❤❤
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  4875. I am just totally bewildered and angry when I hear about power outages in such dangerously hot weather. As far as I am concerned the power companies should have emergency numbers with people on standby to send out help to those who need it when this happens. They certainly.make enough money to do so!!
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  4876. Welcome🤗 Come join us on Saturday at 3pm pst for our GLOW LIVE and meet some other GLOWBIES.
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  4877. Thank you for all the tips. BTW, my name is Carol. But don't feel bad. At least half of my viewers call me Gloria🤣
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  4878. These clips were only part of his presentation. However, I think his overall.point and the one I was trying to impart was that excessive heat can be deadly and should be taken seriously with proper precautions and proper hydration from the start.
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  4879. You are welcome☺️
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  4880. I'm feeling cooler already. LOL
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  4881. Great ideas💡 Thanks
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  4882. My ex husband's grandmother died of a heat stroke and she lived in a senior apartment. Excessive heat and the consequences can be deadly.
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  4883. It really does
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  4884. It is truly a beautiful story.
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  4885. It is all relative. For some states it is expensive. For other states like California it is quite reasonable, especially for a resort.
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  4886. You are correct when you say that people outside of California don't understand what rents are like here. In Oceanside not too far from thr beach and not at a resort I know someone who was paying $2,200 a month to park her van at an rv park for the summer!
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  4887. ❤❤❤❤
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  4888. 💜💛💚🧡❤
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  4889. Basically plan everuthing
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  4890. Welcome to the GLOW family. Injust want to make sure that people have realistic expectations and are properly prepared mentally to be a nomad As thr mental and emotional part can be the most challengingm Doncome iver and join our Glow weekly LIVES on Saturdays at 3pm pst, 6pm est.
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  4891. Sounds like you made a choice that worked for you for the period of time you needed it😊
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  4892. So true. They don't want to lose that.
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  4893. That is so terrible and heartless 💔
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  4894. Sounds like you have found your paradise. If I ever get to Coasta Rica I would love to interview you. You can contact me if interested at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  4895. Don't know. But a lot of my videos have I found that applys across the board whether a nomad or not. Have a nice day.
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  4896. I have heard that WalMart is going to digital pricing so they can change orices asmt a moments notice. Or thry could even now raise prices during busy times of the day and go back to lower prices during off bours!
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  4897. I am so sorry to hear your husband passed. What a loss it must have been in so many ways.
    2
  4898. I spend time doing both traveling and staying in my van and staying at home. For me it is thr perfect option especially since I have a special needs daughter.
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  4899. Very true!!
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  4900. Don't.let me talk you out of anything you really want to do. Just test it out and make sure itnis for you. I know a couple of people who did the Medicare Advantage and were very unhappy. I don't know why.
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  4901. Definitely a mamma bear LOL
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  4902. Hou are so correct. Anyone hitting the road, fulltime or just on a road trip should be .properly prepared.
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  4903. Same old story. Bad apples spoiling it for everyone else!
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  4904. Thanks
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  4905. So glad it was helpful 😊
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  4906. Glad you are😊
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  4907. During covid we went on a regimen of vitamin C, Vitamin D and Zincm As soon as I got careless and went off I got Covid. I kept my daughter on it and she didn't grt Covid even when in the same house with me!!
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  4908. Credit debt will sink you for !!!sure
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  4909. That is a great plan.
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  4910. I just want people to go into making such a major decision with their eyes open.
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  4911. It is thr one thing that eill sink folks I'm this lifestyle or any for that matter.
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  4912. I am glad you got to have this experience too at a time in life that best suited you.
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  4913. Welcome to our Glow family🤗
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  4914. 🤣🤣🤣Of course not. Can't you see thru the window that I am sitting still in one location?
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  4915. Thank you☺️
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  4916. How did you know my mom was creole 🤣🤣🤣
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  4917. ❤❤❤
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  4918. What has happened in a lot of cities such as Portland, Seattle, San Diego, Oakland and many more is a lot of homeless folk live in rvs on the side of the street and dump garbage and all manner of waste causing a real eyesore and health hazard. City officials lump all folks sleeping even in cars in that group and fearing a spread of that across their cities have to prevent that done the typical throw the baby out with the wash approach and banned all overnight parking, especially for oversize vehicles. The definition of oversized vehicles is often ridiculous as they add up length, width, and height and thus often even have minivans categorized as oversized.
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  4919. Yes. Email me and I will send you some.
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  4920. Perfect description..mfantasynajd reality colliding👏
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  4921. Good to know.
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  4922. I don't know that I want to disclose the name of the hospital as the care I received was good even though Ibwas in a tent. I will.just say it was in North County San Diego
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  4923. Thank you. I'll do th4 same for you. Drink plenty of water starting the day before.
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  4924. I think C9v8d set an example for tens at hospitals.
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  4925. Thank you💜. In this case I think it was simply a shortage of beds as there were no safety measures in place that would suggest any infectious bugs, etc.
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  4926. It was certainly different from anything I had previously experienced. But I must say the care I received was quite good and the doctor was fabulous.
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  4927. It is not fun I can tell you. A surgeon had to do it.
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  4928. Thank you so much Heather🥰
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  4929. Thanks ks for that tip
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  4930. I am sure she will appreciate that.
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  4931. Hopefully one day you will escape!
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  4932. Marina is indeed awesome!
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  4933. I don't know Marina's email address. But am plan to contact her to encouragr her to start a YouTube channel. We could use some of her joy spread around!
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  4934. Those are some great ideas!
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  4935. The best way to get answers to those questions would be to contact ITH directly.
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  4936. ❤❤❤❤
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  4937. So do we all!!
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  4938. There are some changes afloat. Due to a law suit filed in San Diego folks living in their cars can park and sleep.in their cars overnight if they have nowhere else to go.
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  4939. How exhilarating to take a risk and have it work out!!
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  4940. I imagine it depends on what code they are built to and how they are secured.
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  4941. Hopefully this will catch on and spread across the state and then the country. So many lives would be forever changed!
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  4942. If only!!
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  4943. Of I were you I think I would start by seeking out local organizations such as perhaps a women's shelter . Not only would the women probably appreciate the gifts but perhaps make small ones for thr kids l. I bet they would be thrilled to have something special made just for them.
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  4944. Thank you Carole🥰
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  4945. Bless her. I just love Catol from Plain Vanilla Grandma!!
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  4946. I agree. I tho k people will be in line putting in offers!
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  4947. We could definitely use something like that here!
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  4948. Different strokes for different folks🤣
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  4949. Me either
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  4950. It is so much more impressive in person!!
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  4951. Me too!!!
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  4952. I don't know. Think she will let the new owners pick the next color.
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  4953. She sure can and I sure can't 🤣
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  4954. She would make a fortune and be in high demand with me being first in line🤣
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  4955. It really is stunning!!
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  4956. You are very fortunate indeed to have a paid off home.
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  4957. You truly don't.
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  4958. This is disgusting! I spoke with someone else and they told me it can take years, if at all, for them to find your records!!
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  4959. We do need to take care of our citizens first.
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  4960. What I have heard from others is you have to keep calling. You may need to call thrm back and remind them.
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  4961. You are so right. Less pomp and ceremony and more actual help!
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  4962. Yes. The system as it is now operating is messed up. But it must be serving someone's purposes. The question is whose?
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  4963. You are clearly a kind and caring person. Of anyone sets up such a fund I will announce it.I help people as much as I can but I do not set up GoFundMe accounts for others as I do no want to handle other folks' money.
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  4964. Sorry. I.don't.get this🤔
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  4965. We also do not take care of our seniors .I weep to, but they are angry tears.
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  4966. From what I can determine one if the main problem is they do not have enough staff to serve thr number of people that need help.
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  4967. Go figure 🤔
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  4968. I did suggest to her to look for a pro bono attorney
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  4969. It is definitely enough to get one good and upset.
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  4970. I sent her the infom Thanks🥰
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  4971. I will ask her. Thanks for thr info.
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  4972. Thank you for the tio😊
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  4973. Very much so.
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  4974. I'll let her know. But I am betting she wants to stay nearby to be able to access the the VA hospital for medical.
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  4975. I think we are all in our own and have to help each other.
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  4976. I just hope I never get in anyone's sites who has power or influence!!
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  4977. The handwriting is on the wall.
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  4978. It is just kind of creepy. Thr potential for abuse is great if you speak out against someone in a position of power.
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  4979. No it is not surprising. Makes one wonder how far this will go.
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  4980. Wow. That is really bizarre.
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  4981. I think there are many on both sides of the aisle who could stand to be monitored more than the average citizen.
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  4982. Yes.
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  4983. You have to wonder what else was being monitored that she does not know and neither do the rest of us🤔
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  4984. I really hope that is not true. It is downright scary!
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  4985. 🤣🤣🤣 Although, I must say mist if my subscribers are very respectful and kind. But the ones that aren't are over the top!!
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  4986. Something we need to daily remind ourselves.
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  4987. In many cases yes. But, there are some who are really kind and generous.
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  4988. I can't imagine some of the idiotic things people have likely said to you. Sometimes I just have to shake my head.
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  4989. There will unfortunately always be people who can only feel good about them self by trying to diminish others.
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  4990. 🤣🤣🤣
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  4991. Good advice!!
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  4992. If people only understood, but for thr grace of God it cohld be them. I bet that would change their outlook!!
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  4993. So true. I recently saw a program which talked about how folks who had never had to go without would just about lose their minds if they found themselves homeless.
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  4994. Haha. I'll do that 🤣
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  4995. I thought it was not only ridiculous but hilarious. So now we judge people for looking younger than they are🤣🤣🤣
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  4996. Worse yet some do and what they think is scary.
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  4997. Yep!!
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  4998. I agree!
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  4999. Some of these folks may very well be walking in those shoes the way things are going. Wonder what they'll say then!
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  5000. Me too!
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  5001. If they tended to their own business they wouldn't have a life🤣🤣
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  5002. Thank you in Finland. Kindred spirits across the globe😊
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  5003. Amen. Who cares about if someone dyes their hair or not. SMH
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  5004. Things are indeed upside-down.
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  5005. Good for you👍
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  5006. The majority are wonderful and kind hearted folks which makes it all worthwhile😊
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  5007. Isn't that something🤣🤣🤣
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  5008. If only that was the reality of the world we live in
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  5009. Thank you Sandra. Blessings to you as well 😇
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  5010. True that!!
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  5011. Haha. The last time I did that it turned very unpleasant So I decided not to do that unless the comment was completely over the edge. Belive me. Compared to some remarks this one was mild.
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  5012. You are wise not to let foolish people talk you into making a move that would not be in your best interest. I remember years ago I had a dear friend who had a good job and made a good salary. She lived in a small studio apartment above a Chinese grocery store in not the best area of town. Many that we knew made fun of this. My friend hardly paid anything for rent while those making fun of her would be out on their ear if they missed even one paycheck. Additionally, the little old couple who owned the grocery store never raised her rent in 10 years and every Friday brought her uo a plate of delicious homemade Chinese food. It used to tickle me when I heard people make fun of where my friend was living as I knew they were the real dummies. (Please excuse me for saying that, but it is true)🤣🤣🤣
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  5013. Happy travels. Hopefully we will meetup down the road one day.😊
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  5014. Hello in Missouri🤗
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  5015. I know. Isn't that cool!
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  5016. I planned to have the dogs lie down in their bed in the front seat to get a picture and forgot😒
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  5017. DIY rocks for sure!!
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  5018. It is almost always less expensive to do a self build if you know what you are doing. Just like it would be cheaper to do your own mechanical work, plumbing, landscaping etc. But, this is a very good price compared to what other professional builders would charge for something similiar.
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  5019. Based ob experience I ask the questions I know my viewers would Ike answered.
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  5020. I did a video on a brilliant Siemna minivan built.out by an engineer recently. You might get some great ideas for your build from it.
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  5021. I am not certain, but I think it is stored in the chest style storage behind the front passenger seat.
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  5022. Maybe this will encourage you to reconsider. When I bought my van I had a meeting with a person who agreed to build out my van. They put me off for 3 months with various excuses, as I waited for them to do the build, eventually telling me that they couldn't help me as they needed to help someone else. The second person who agreed to help me was even worse claiming after a few months that they hadn't actually agreed to help me. Then they called and said they would with ridiculous conditions. I was so disgusted by this time. I continued to reach out to people, some good some flakes and finally got my van built out, 20 months after buying it. I used it in the meantime with a make shift set up. But never gave up and now have a van I love!
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  5023. I can certainly understand during the times we are living in why you have some fear about living alone
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  5024. Sounds like you did a good job instilling good values.
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  5025. Many are struggling. But many adult children are also taking advantage of their senior parents.
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  5026. You were being a responsible parent. So many parents give little thought to how their adult kids who they have taught to be irresponsible will survive after they are gone and no longer available to support them.
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  5027. I fear a lot of seniors are sacrificing their retirement security for dead beat adult kids!!
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  5028. You had what we used to call "a want to"
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  5029. Yes indeed!
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  5030. I too will definitely follow their channel if they start one!
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  5031. I agree. Andrew speaks volumes without saying a word. I have been wanting to do a trip to Alaska and think the ferry is the way to go. Hopefully this summer or next!
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  5032. That is nit an option. They do not have room where they are and one travels on the road.
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  5033. It is worst than shameful. I just don't have a word for that!
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  5034. She finally got an affordable housing apartment.
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  5035. That is so kind of you. There has been a wonderful update. Cat was given a low income apartment.
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  5036. Yes, having a serious illness in this country can completely wipe one out financially.
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  5037. She has too many serious medical issues for me to go into, even if I was willing to give out her personal info. I will just say this, there are more than a few days that she is too sick to get out of bed or out of the bathroom.
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  5038. You would nit believe how many people would be out.on the streets if they missed a paycheck or two!!
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  5039. They do not live somewhere that has parking for a trailer.
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  5040. What are you talking about? Her kids are grown men with their own families. Additionally cancer can strike anyone.
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  5041. Thank you
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  5042. Sadly, it is not just California. Thr case before the Supreme Court currently was brought by homeless advocates in Grant's Pass, Oregon. Also, I recently saw documentaries on homelessness in Bozeman, Montana, ...Nashville, Tenn...., cities in Florida ajd many more. It is a national epidemic and is likely going to get much worse! Rising costs of housing that far outpace wages ajd thr lack of affordable housting is actually a global problem., especially for seniors on fixed incomes. Check out Australia and England!
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  5043. Good news. She was approved for a new low income e building!
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  5044. They already have security on site.
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  5045. I haven't heard of that and I've stayed at a lot of state parks. There are certain discounts for seniors and disabled though in California.
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  5046. That is a great idea. I wish I could do it, but I cannot. But I am looking to do a tiny house village on my own.
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  5047. You are correct. Social security was meant to be part of three different sources of income consisting of social security, savings and a pension. Unfortunately today only 7 percent of retiring folks have all three and only 15 percent of private companies offer pensions. Currently 40 percent of seniors rely on social security as their sole source of income.
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  5048. That is wonderful. You will find that you are blessed more than thr people you help when you make a difference in someone's life.😊
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  5049. Cat was aboe to be placed in an affordable housing unit. Any cash she receives now has to be reported and could cause her rent to go up. I will ask if she would possibly like an Amazon wish list for things for the apartment instead of cash.
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  5050. There is great news to report. Cat has been approved for a unit at a new affordable housing unit and is scheduled to move in soon.
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  5051. So many people don't realize that his happens all the time to folks who have worked their entire adult lives. An illness, a divorce or death of a spouse, or depleted resources taking care of a loved one combined with a historybof low wage employment and runaway inflation and rising costs on insurance and home taxes and before you know it a person is on the verge of homelessness!
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  5052. Thank you.
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  5053. ???
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  5054. They would lose their minds after a week!!
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  5055. Seniors represent the largest group of citizens slipping into poverty in this country!
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  5056. There are but they are quite costly.
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  5057. Where are you located?
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  5058. I just did a video recently with amazing news. She got into a lovely subsidized housing unit🥳
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  5059. That is so true.
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  5060. I am so happy to hear that. Thank you😍
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  5061. Amen
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  5062. It is a crying shame the way workers are getting the shaft. You think it is bad for seniors nowm Just wait. Unless something is done the generations coming up behind mine with no fixed pensions and only self funded 401s are going to have it bad beyond even our wildest imaginations.
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  5063. Just because children love their parents doesn't mean they have the financial means to support their families and orovide financial assistance to their oarents. In these times many grown children are struggling too. Also, most parents do not want to take from their children or feel they are a burden to them.
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  5064. That is very difficult with a trailer here.
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  5065.  @kimsargeant8126  I talked about Badilla Complete Seasoning. One of my many favorites.
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  5066. I have so many, but the one I mentioned is Badilla Complete Seasoning.
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  5067. Welcome, welcome.🤗 Swinging back around to look at older comments. So glad you are now an official Glownie. Come join us on Saturdays at 3pm pst to meet the family of Glowbies
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  5068. 🤣🤣🤣. I must admit it is pretty good. I need to do some cooking shows this winter.🍝
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  5069. Those mama and grandma recipes are simply the best!!
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  5070. Thank you Carolin😊
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  5071. Thank you. I am jumping in the fire one more time with a video in Project 2025.
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  5072. Thank you so much for your support.
    2
  5073. You are right. Ultimately we have a higher power we will habe to answer to for our actions ir lack of.
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  5074. Thank you😊
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  5075. I agree. We all have a responsibility to educate ourselves on what is going on so we can not only be aware but advocate for or against policies based on their impact.
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  5076. Stop assuming you know where I get my information. I don't make my decisions based on liberal or conservative pundits. Unlike many, I do my own research. I studied what happened to soybean farmers following 2018 tariffs and many other situations regarding tariffs and read up on other nonpartisan information on economics. As far as Project 2025, I actually read the parts I commented on in a subsequent video. Can you say the same? I had someone actually tell me how bad a program was I was actually involved with that thru had no knowledge of it except for what they hear on the so called "news". It is really annoying when people make uninformed and ignorant comments because they are too lazy to do the legwork to find out the facts. Hard to have an intelligent conversation with such folks!
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  5077. Thank you
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  5078. Thank you for the suggestionm I may do that for some other content. But, the video on 2025, even though I know it will bring me a lot of backlash, has content I know most of.my viewers really need to know about.
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  5079. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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  5080. It will if the proposals in Project 2025 are implemented.
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  5081. I absolutely agree!
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  5082. Thanknyou so much🥰
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  5083. Thank you Kenneth for your continued support. You are so right. I often learn from oeople with a different perspective from mine who are willing to have a respectful and meaningful conversation.
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  5084. Thank you😊
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  5085. I am doing my best to provide information and hope people will actually do research to discern truth from lies and then come to their own conclusions.
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  5086. Thank you. I believe the same, especially if they actually care about their viewers and there are issues that could seriously impact those viewers. You probably don't remember but a few years back I emailed you with a challenge based around growing our channels. Glad to see you are getting your van built out and ready for winter.
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  5087. Welcome to Glow😊
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  5088. I don't like those kind of labels either. I prefer to simply research an issue and respond based on how sensible the likely outcome will be.
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  5089. I never said one side doesn't care about the poor and one side does. I simply shared information on current practices that if implemented I believe would harm poor and vulnerable folk. I agree that we learn from listening to others, especially those with different views.
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  5090. You are certainly entitled to your opinion.
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  5091. Thank you for your support. I appreciate you!
    2
  5092. You are correct they are indeed a private organization with a number of influential politicians who would like to implement some of their proposals. Vivek Ramaswamy with DOGE has already proposed eliminating funding that would defund a program that Project 2025 proposed be defended. We will have to see what happens.
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  5093. I'm glad you decided to subscribe, I appreciate your support!
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  5094. I definitely understand!
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  5095. You assume a lot of things that are not true. First of all she was near a bathroom as required. Second she was camping with others. In fact one of the women she was camped near is who called me to tell me about this incident. Last, there are at least 3 other YouTubers who aired stories on this matter. Why.many others did not report on this story is not.my job or duty to report on or figure out and was not an important part of the story. However, I know some did not want to report on it as they either thought it was "fear mongering" or were afraid it would result in BLM land being closed. I believe in telling the truth and letting people know the potential cjallenges/dangers of being a nomad. So, I reported the incident. BTW, I also had a very lengthy phone conversation with the Quartzsite Chief of Police about this incident.
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  5096. Yes. Very!
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  5097. No. This is real. I got a call from a person who was at the scene and spoke to the victim. I also spoke directly to the police chief. For more context check.out the story a out thr senior couple who were attacked in daylight hours at a rest stop in Nebraska recently with tragic results. There are dangers. But there are dangers everywhere. People are killed in their own homes. You cannot let these incidents make you become homebound and stop.living. Take proper.orecautions, exercise good judgment and common sense. Travel with others when you can and let people know where you are. Millions of people camp and travel the country with no problems everyday.
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  5098. It is becoming every man (or woman) for themselves!
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  5099. Thanks for watching and commenting🥰
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  5100. That is where it happened.
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  5101. This is not on the woods. This is at a campground where literally thousands are camping and there was someone parked near her car.
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  5102. Thank you. There are good people like you out there!
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  5103. Smart moves!
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  5104. 🥰🥰🥰
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  5105. Me to!
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  5106. No. They did not! They reportedly did some other vandalism that night and the ATV they were in was stolen!
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  5107. This was way beyond being mischievous. They terrorized a woman and caused her physical injury as well as financial loss. They are criminals plain and simple.
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  5108. I think with the number of folks that are going to have to live in vehicles things are going to.change.
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  5109. Sadly that is the right word for these times.
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  5110. Sorry. I don't know of such a list. You could talk to people and possibly find out that way about other solo folks. Don't think tje individialsnwhonbustrd out the bwindow were put of their minds. Basically they are just plain evil.
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  5111. So true
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  5112. I believe this was the final straw for her and she will be coming off the road in the not too distant future.
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  5113. There are a lot of scams, I agree. But in this case I not only spoke to the victim and witnesses, I also spoke to thr chief of police for Quartzsite. Asna former journalist and investigator for Superior Courts in alifornia I don't usually air stories without properly vetting them.
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  5114. Inoraybfor uer speedy.recovery too.
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  5115. That's a good question. I don't know🤔
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  5116. I spoke to the person who pulled the glass out of her bleeding leg(s) as well as the victim and confirmed she was injured before I aired this video!
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  5117. I disagree. Actually, based on my subsequent conversation with the police chief the likely suspects have been identified. Hiding bad behavior allows it to flourish. Thugs like this need to know their actions will be called out and they will be identified and brought to justice for this kind of behavior to be stopped.
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  5118. I post this information as well as the video I did on safety tips to help women know the need to take safety precautions!
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  5119. She wasn't alone. There were other camoers very nearby. And, she wasn't way out in the middle.of nowhere. She was parked near the front of the campground. The thugs who are suspected of doing this were in a stolen ATV and were out to terrorize people that night. They reportedly vandalized and attempted to harrass and scare others camping that night, including.someone with a trailers and another solo female, with window covers.
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  5120. Will try to do a follow up video tomorrow.
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  5121. Probably so since Congress refuses to deal with the issue.
    2
  5122. It is hard to tell, but definitely to terrify.
    2
  5123. It is going to take forever!!!
    2
  5124. We all jeed reminders that we need to be vigilant about our safety.
    2
  5125. That is a serious problem on the streets.
    2
  5126. Things are certainly changing. But this assault was almost certainly done by local juvenile criminals based in my conversation with law enforcement in Quartzsite.
    2
  5127. I sure hope not.
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  5128. I am pretty sure they already know who based on my conversation with the police chief. The question is if they have enough proof to charge them or if they do if they will???
    2
  5129. Police pretty much indicated to me they have suspects but not enough according to them to make aj arrest.
    2
  5130. I agree.
    2
  5131. Bureau of Land Management. Basically public lands.
    2
  5132. I certainly don't hink it will hurt and it might make perpetrators look for an easier target
    2
  5133. Thanks for thr tips.
    2
  5134. I am looking into that gor my van.
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  5135. Small communities are the way to go!!
    2
  5136. There certainly is a criminal element present during the winter. But there are also hundreds of thousands of amazing people there too. The incident with the broken window was reportedly local teens, whonin my opinion are future deadbeat criminals.
    2
  5137. We absolutely have to learn to live differently.
    2
  5138. That is what I say!!
    2
  5139. Amen
    2
  5140. Some people like hearing the entire story. Those that don't move on to other channels.
    2
  5141. Someone absolutely knows. There is a local (juvenile) person(s) of interest who has reportedly been raising he__ in the community even before this.
    2
  5142. Last I spoke with her she was planning to leave Quartzsite. When I checked on GoFund Me she had thankfully raised enough to get a new window.
    2
  5143. Yes. I saw that video. Scary!
    2
  5144. . The primary persons of nterest are juveniles who apparently went on a crime spree stealing an ATV and vandalizing folks' property.
    2
  5145. 🤣🤣🤣
    2
  5146. He is such a little actor. LOL
    2
  5147. Costco probably sells millions of cans of it every year. So, a lot of people don't mind eating it.
    2
  5148. I'd have to go back and watch the video🤣 probably in Oceanside or Encinitas.
    2
  5149. WRONG. Actually I paid 11.99 for 6 cans. I stocked up and bought a number of cans for my prepping. May have been on sale. My math says that 11.99÷6 =1.998 ( whichbis less than thr price Inquoted in my video) Do you have a different kind of math? I see online it is now 14.99 for 6 cans which still equals $2.49 per can. $2.49 plus 70 cents for the rice in sale is still under $1 per serving. But I would simply wait til the chicken went on sale and stock up like I do.
    2
  5150. You're welcome. I am planning another cooking video very soon.
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  5151. Let me know how it turns out😊
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  5152. It really is😋
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  5153. It is 6 or 8 cans. But it is shelf stable and can last quite awhile. At those prices I don't mind buying extra cans.
    2
  5154. A Plana Butane stove. But I have used Coleman and Gas One stoves also.
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  5155. I would.like that😊
    2
  5156. Thank you🥰🥰🥰
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  5157. Sounds yummy. I love using vabbage!!
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  5158. I mispoke.. I should have said when THIS channel was a cooking channel. GLOW started off as a cooking channel showing folks how to cook simple delicious meals on a butane stove. I then did a pivot and expended. Due to continued requests to share some simple recipes again I am going to start airing some again.
    2
  5159. They are very efficient. Best outdoors to use an inexpensive wind block. I have a few including a Gas One and a Coleman. They used to be $19.99 at WalMart. I think they are $24 now. Mine are butane. But there are ones that use butane and propane and there are double burner one that use both fuels.
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  5160. That sound sooo good!!!
    2
  5161. I agree👍
    2
  5162. Wish I were there🤣
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  5163. Haha. I'll have to remember that. Price police. Some people just don't pay attention.
    2
  5164. Thanks. I will probably just stick with Tony C.🤣
    2
  5165. Tune in next week. Meanwhile there is always the replay❤😊
    2
  5166. Did you go to Costco? The chicken cones in 6 or 8 can package and is $2.31 per can. I got the rice at thr 99 cent store for 70 cents when they were going out of business. Thr total is $3.01 divided by 4= less than $1 a serving as stated in the video. You can substitute Zatarains rice at WalMart for $1.64 which would make still make it under $1 per serving.
    2
  5167. Yep, it is.😊
    2
  5168. YUM!
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  5169. It is really versatile isn't it?
    2
  5170. 💜💜💜
    2
  5171. I thank you and Jessica thanks you🥰
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  5172. It is possible as I noted in the video to make this dish using plain rice and making your own seasoning pack if you like.
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  5173. According to the reports I read the gap between the increase in cost of living and increase in wages is the largest it has been since 1929. Additionally one has to look at what is typically someone's highest expense relat8ve to wages which is topically cost of shelter, homes or rent. In 1939 the average wage for a white male was $1,419 vs thr cost of a home at around $4,000 which was roughly a 4:1 ratio. In 2023 the average wage of approx $53, 490 vs average home cost of $446,800 is a ratio of approx 8:1.
    2
  5174. I've done that too🤣
    2
  5175. Stay tuned. I am going to be doing more.
    2
  5176. That would work too. But I am old and forget. Best to do it at the beginning🤣
    2
  5177. Not so expensive if you can load everything up in your car.
    2
  5178. I can tell you from personal experience it is no joke raising a special needs child as a single parent either and having to pay high child care costs as I did until she started preschooll and still trying to scrape to put something aside in savings. Clearly you did not engagre in active listening while watching this video. So I will explain for you what Lizze said. She CLEARLY stated that she does NOT receive a retirement from the firm she worked for. What they did have was a 401 type of program where she could save up to a certan amount and her company would match a small amount up to a limit. She was only there for 4 years. So she did not participate very long even if she did participate for the entire 4 years. She decided not to withdraw the money she saved for those four years letting it earn income and will take it out once she reaches age 70 and will pay taxes on it. This is something many if not most employers now offer as they can deduct the contributions from their taxes. Even MacDonalds offers this to their hourly employees who work 30 hours or more. So yes, many seniors do and did have access to this kind of program! And YES, she is special thank you!!
    2
  5179. The full retirement age for those born in 1943 to 1954 is 66. But a person can get Medicare at age 65. But many collect their social security at a reduced rate at age 62.
    2
  5180. Grrat move
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  5181. Hanging in here.😊
    2
  5182. Thr good things is she has some savings and makes wise choices about her spending habits.
    2
  5183. Welcome to GLOW. It really.is interesting to hear how others navigate getting older with limited resources.
    2
  5184. Yep!!
    2
  5185. I am getting a little stronger each day, but am still often surprised by how quickly.my energy gives out. This recovery is nothing like when I had my gall bladder removed 30 years ago!!🤣
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  5186. Thank you. I am so glad you e joy thr content. Come on iver and join in my GLOW Live on Saturdays at 3pm pst
    2
  5187.  @jatteam8615  Isn't it great when you work a plan and then are pleased with the result!
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  5188. You have made some very smart moves that will be very bemeficial for ypu fimancially.
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  5189.  @noreenn6976  Great Advice!!
    2
  5190. I don't.think they will eliminate SS but I don't believe they will delay when people can collect it and even possibly reduce benefits for those already collecting.
    2
  5191. Yes. It is very sad!
    2
  5192. I'll.have to try and find a few and check them out.
    2
  5193. Definitely living below your means is the key!
    2
  5194. Welc me to G.L.O.W. Come on over and join us for Glow Live every Saturday at 3pm pst.😊
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  5195. I agree that anyone with resources for retirement should have at least some of them in gold and silver.
    2
  5196. You do need to throughly check.out whoever you choose. I believe it is best if it is someone you know well.
    2
  5197. With the economy the way it is and prices as they are for housing every tip helps.
    2
  5198. Now every married woman doesn't inherit a house. Some inherit loads of debt😒
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  5199. If no one else has genuinely thanked you for what you and so many of your co-workers did during thr pandemic let me do so now. I can't even begin to wrap my head around how stressful it was for you basically having to walk thru flames every day.not.knowing if you would survive or bring the deadly.virus home to your family. I liken it to being in a war zone day in and day out. Even though you did not get the recognition financially or otherwise that you so deserved you are indeed a hero.and undoubtedly many people are alive because of your efforts ajd sacrifice.
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  5200. It is definitely worth pursuing ex spousal benefits if married to an ex fir 10 years or more and not remarried.
    2
  5201. A lot certainly do. I think I would.miss being in the U.S. too much. Maybe if I had done so at a younger age. Just don't think I could make the adjustment at this point.
    2
  5202. Thank you for watching and commenting😊
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  5203.  @cyn2480  I'm tempted, but I already have too many irons in the fire🤣
    2
  5204. There is certainly a lot to consider as we get older and decide our best longterm options. Each situation is so unique. In your situation I would say some things to consider are what will the financial and physical impact as far as upkeep be to you should you remain in your home and how easily do you make friends and are the areas you might consider making a move to ones where you would have easy access to opportunities to meet people and get out and about. Both financial and emotional considerations are important. Is it feasible for you to spend some time in an area you are considering to get a feel for what it feels like as a community and how you feel being away from family and friends l? Kind of a summer getaway trial?
    2
  5205. The ratios.now required to rent a place are stunning!
    2
  5206. My guess is her claimed income makes her SS higher than his as he managed his parents' properties.
    2
  5207. What info are you looking fir?
    2
  5208. Check out the videos from Bob Wells and others on YouTube addressing this very issue.
    2
  5209. I lovr yout attitude and outlook on life!!
    2
  5210. I'm glad you found this video beneficial!
    2
  5211. Ever the the kind Kenneth😊
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  5212. Actually Lizzie is anything but depressed. She is very happy with the life she has carved out for herself and is very comfortable living in a beautiful home. She regularly participates in activities a senior center with friends. She has weekly dinners at the home of another friend with other friends and lives a full life. She has made some excellent financial choices, especially sharing housing costs for nearly a decade and working p/t at a job she enjoys allowing her to save money and live in one of the most beautiful beach communitiess in the entire country. Why would she use money she doesn't need instead of saving it for when she is not longer working? That doesn't make sense to me. I don't follow your logic.🤔
    2
  5213. We do live in a country of excesses. But I think recent and continued hard times have forced many folks to make necessary changes, including getting rid of expensive storage units holding junk theybcould have paid for 2x over woth the fees paid on storage.
    2
  5214. Many need it and would definitely use it.
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  5215. They are enjoying their lives as they are situated. Near family and friends, the beach, grrat weather and able to afford it all by simply sharing a house. I wouldn't change a thing.
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  5216. I don't know what your experience with shared housing has been, sounds like not very good. But most peopke are going you need to consider this option to survive.
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  5217. I think he is collecting hers.
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  5218. It truly does!
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  5219. Glad you found it valuable.
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  5220. That is a great healthy option!!
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  5221. Lucky you having a maw that could cook like that!!
    2
  5222. Thanks Simply C. Mama.Ray Ray is a fabulous cook. You will really enjoy watching her cook.
    2
  5223. It was a gift and I'm loving it😊
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  5224. If this happens they will have to do something like they did during the pandemic or people will be evicted in droves. A self-induced emergency by our elected officials. Simply crazy.
    2
  5225. Look that way.
    2
  5226. They start working for thrmselves!!
    2
  5227. True. Things have been on a downward spiral for a long time.
    2
  5228. They do indeed seem to all strive for their moment in thr limelight rather than worling for the citizens.!
    2
  5229. Don't think I could handle being around so many self serving individuals. I would eventually end up in big trouble. 🤣🤣
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  5230. I feel the exact sme way!!
    2
  5231. Interesting you should mention that. I am doing some research on that currently.
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  5232. Natalie is so talented. She is an artist, designer and sought after makeup artist in the film industry having worked with many well known actors and actresses.
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  5233. I agree. You definitely don't want to have to get out of a van if you have to leave an area suddenly.
    2
  5234. And the video doesn't do it justice. It is really beautiful inside and so homey as well as organized.
    2
  5235. I still am trying to earn how to do that. But it was my last video before this one in my channel.
    2
  5236. It is a very creative solution
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  5237. Natalie really does have a lot of great ideas. She told me if she did another van build she would do it completely different. I hope she does so I can get more ideas!
    2
  5238. Natalie is an artist and very creative which shows in her build.
    2
  5239. Vanna Mae.
    2
  5240. Well said!
    2
  5241. I don't.know how😒 but a friend is going to show me how to drop links next weekend. Meanwhile you could reach out to Vanna Mae on her channel.
    2
  5242. Thank you James. I will certainly do my best😊
    2
  5243. My ex was an engineer with P.E.'s in two different disciplines. It really is like two people talking different languages with him being an engineer and me being a more free spirited individual with a musical background. I had to learn to speak his language as it was clear he wohldn't learn mine. That turned out to be beneficial to me as I learned a lot about project management which was a helpful skill when I became a foreperson in a manufacturing plant with a large oroduction schedule of various components that needed to be tracked for final assembly. It also helped me to better put together a logical fact based argument which was an asset when I became a journalist. My being open to learn different skill sets helped me to grow a great deal more than he did during our time together.
    2
  5244. He really did. They should hire him as a consultant!!
    2
  5245. He really had limited time available and didn't want to put down the mattress. I was just grateful for him sharing what he did😊
    2
  5246. I agree. You would think a company in the rv business for so many years would habe made these changes before releasing this design. SMH
    2
  5247. The entire set up was so creative.😊
    2
  5248. I hope you're wrong since my van is Promaster😢
    2
  5249. They are popping up all over. On the coast in Washington, in North Carolina and Tennessee. Arizona, Texas.and in SanDiegonCountybin California. Tiny House Giant Journey YY channel.has profiled lots of them and Inhave covered one ir two also.
    2
  5250. You are really prepared!!
    2
  5251. She did it twice!
    2
  5252. Please email me and let me know how they turn out😊
    2
  5253. Or a USB pump
    2
  5254. I have a friend who is coming down from Canada. I will try to meet up with her. I did interview a very interesting young man from out of the country awhile back.
    2
  5255. I think I would do that too!!
    2
  5256. There is something to be said about the comfort of familiar surroundings. Even though I am gone from my home base a lot I still enjoy having the occasional conversation with the mail lady or like today talking about Tuanksgivings plans with thr manager of the Panera Bakery I frequent ir the clerk at the post office commenting on how much my daughter has grown.
    2
  5257. It is certainly worth considering as an option.
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  5258.  @sandragray4598  You got it perfectly Sandra.
    2
  5259. Saving just a little each month gradually adds up.
    2
  5260. I look forward to meeting you as well. So many folks had an inaccurate impression if nomads. It gives me joy to help correct that inaccurate percrption.
    2
  5261. Wow. I do think many are going to have to.movr to.more affordable locations.
    2
  5262. I wouldn't complain either if I only had to pay 30% of my rent or mortgage!!
    2
  5263. She is wise to be doing this at any age!!!!
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  5264. 👍👍👍👍👍Good job Martna
    2
  5265. So you know first hand what I am talking about.
    2
  5266. Wow. You have really given this a lot of thought. Great job planning!
    2
  5267. Such a great option so you csn still support each other
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  5268. That is wonderful. I am so happy for you! Too bad the others you talked to didn't have your perseverance.
    2
  5269. It is sad.
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  5270. It is a shame it has to come to that.
    2
  5271. If only seniors stood together as one voice like other groups we would be so powerful.
    2
  5272. People make choices and they have to live with the consequence, butnainrefuse to allow others to control my responses or press my buttons.
    2
  5273. Well, you certainly want to vet them properly or even better get someone you know, and put a lock on your door🤣
    2
  5274. Go figure. That would give me a nervous breakdown🤣🤣🤣
    2
  5275. I agree that if possible it would be better to share with someone you know or comes recommended from someone you trust.
    2
  5276. It depends.
    2
  5277. True that!!
    2
  5278. Well that is certainly not how it is used in my culture and others I have encountered. It is a sign of respect as is young people addressing older folks as Miss , Mr. or Sir or Ma'am. My daugjter knows better than to call an older adult by their first name!! I find it disgraceful how young people are so disrespectful to their elders these days!!
    2
  5279. No, smoking wouldn't work for me either nor lifting. But there are so many other options. Not necessarily high paying but even a little extra can help.
    2
  5280. Thank you so much. It sounds like your culture has retained an extremely valuable heritage, the respecting of elders. For the most part that is a thing of the past in America in general with terrible results.
    2
  5281. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
    2
  5282. Ar some point it gets old doesn't it.
    2
  5283. I am so sorry to hear about your horrible le experience. I have had roommates but they were always people I already know or who were referred by people I trusted who knew them.
    2
  5284. Yes. I think that is the case too.
    2
  5285. That is so cool!!
    2
  5286. Actually contrary to what most.people think? I enjoyost being curled up alone with a good book🤣 I have just learned to operate in other spaces and settings.I Apparently I dodn't do a good job putting across what I was trying to say. My point was not simply that this individual wouldn't move in with someone else. I t was that she was doing nothing. Just waiting for some magical opening of the sky and things to be fixed. I do actually realize that no one size fits all.
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  5287. I didn't say it had to be a stranger. That is but one option. My best roommates were people I already knew.
    2
  5288. Senior citizens what?
    2
  5289. Pick people you already know
    2
  5290. So true!
    2
  5291. I have never heve of that unless ot is an apartment that is only supposed to have one tenant, especially if the renters is paying for utilities.
    2
  5292. That is sad
    2
  5293. I agree. .I have been saying for a long time that everyone needs a tribe!!
    2
  5294. That's why the saying Pride cometh before the fall!
    2
  5295. Yes it can!
    2
  5296. Sadly it appears that will he the case.
    2
  5297. True that!!
    2
  5298. I think practically is coming back out of necessity.
    2
  5299. Have fun with the grands😊
    2
  5300. Core values have certainly changed and not for the better!
    2
  5301. You made me smile today😊🥰😊
    2
  5302. Thank you so much!
    2
  5303. True. I should have known.
    2
  5304. Very true.
    2
  5305. I agree
    2
  5306. I think a lot of folks may have to make sine hard choices soon. Hopefully if you do have to get a roommate you will find someone you already know.
    2
  5307. When was that? Emailed at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com Just know it will take awhile for me to get nack
    2
  5308. You would have to know this woman to know there is no point even mentioning this as she wohld Jeter believe that would happen to her. I have moved on to people I can help
    2
  5309. I knew someone who had a caregiver that lived in amd provided some light tasks in return for room and board and a small salary. Under those conditions someone could save a great deal of money.
    2
  5310. You do have to do.your due diligence in checking a potential roommate out or.picking someone ypu already know.
    2
  5311. That is a fabulous situation!!👍
    2
  5312. ❤❤❤❤❤
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  5313. Good idea 💡
    2
  5314. I love that idea and am working at buying land with something like that in mind.
    2
  5315. Of course one should always properly vet someone before renting a room to them . Best bet I think is someone you know or a trusted friend recommends.
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  5316. You do need of course to properly vet anyone you choose as a roommate.
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  5317. Are there any senior citizen centers near you that you could go to for activities or even lunch occasionally? Also, sometimes elementary schools.need volunteers to help with reading to the kids. You would be surprise how enjoyable that can be. Also, I have a LIVE broadcast every Saturday at 3pm pst. There is a great groupn in the chat every week. Come join in.😊
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  5318. Sounds like you had a terrible experience. You definitely have to do your due diligence in deciding who to live with if having roommates!
    2
  5319. That is definitely something I would like to check out. Please email me the info, but not in link form. Just the name.
    2
  5320. You are doing something to try and secure your future. That was my point.
    2
  5321. It cam certainly be difficult. I would start with people I already know.
    2
  5322. Exactly!!
    2
  5323. If nothing mire I want to encourage folks to have a plan and work it.
    2
  5324. That would have been a good title too.
    2
  5325. https://www.youtube.com/live/q2V-12FyxRk?si=h9_5HDVNDxSWY8_z I did It was on a LIVE about 3 months ago. I had an insurance agent come on and speak briefly about it. You can contact him for more I fo as I am.not an expert in the subject but he is.
    2
  5326. Definitely
    2
  5327. That is fabulous!! I am sending you all the prayers and good wishes I possibly can😇🙏🏾
    2
  5328. Thank you. I receive all the prayers I can get☺️
    2
  5329. It is gossipy to name people for no purpose. I didn't name anyone and I had a purpose. If you cannot see that it is your loss.
    2
  5330. It is hard to understand. Some people just have a hard time doing anything different even if it is beneficial.
    2
  5331. Everyone has to do what works for them If someone would rather be homeless than have a roommate that is their right.
    2
  5332. Preparation is definitely the antidote to fear.
    2
  5333. Maybe not the Era, but certainly there can be situations like that.
    2
  5334. I absolutely do not nor would I ever encourage someone to stay somewhere they are being abused. When I say live out of one's comfort zone that is not at all what I mean!! I guess I shouldn't have assumed that was a given. I am glad to hear you got justice in the end.
    2
  5335. So glad to hear my content has been helpful 😊
    2
  5336. I do not park out in the boonies by myself, period!!
    2
  5337. Thank you so.much🥰
    2
  5338. Thank you Lori🥰
    2
  5339. Thank you. I really try to be balanced and give.factual and helpful information
    2
  5340. That is very smart of you to take that precaution 👍
    2
  5341. I agree completely. Too many are in this situation today, especially seniors.
    2
  5342. It definitely is not for everyone
    2
  5343. Thank you💜
    2
  5344. Thank you Tonya🥰
    2
  5345. Thank you💝❤💝❤
    2
  5346. Is this serious or one of your jokes Graham🤣
    2
  5347. Surprisingly a lot of the blow back has been from older folks. I guess some folks just want to live in the past and don't want to accept the reality of society today🤔
    2
  5348. It truly is hard to know who and what to believe these days. Our mist reliable sour and course if axtuon is to stay orayed up and in touch and in tune with the Holy Spirit to guide us.
    2
  5349. If someone is attacking you than certainly defend yourself. Or, if someone threatens me or my daughter and I am carrying and in a position to stop them then I will. But I am not willing to die or have my daughter killed over a purse, phone , vehicle or any other material possession. I don't delude myself that being trained in martial arts will not stop a bullet.
    2
  5350. Thank youbfir sharing that😊
    2
  5351. I pray most people will never find out the depths of evil some people are capable of carrying out.
    2
  5352. Yes, wisdom is absolutely the key.
    2
  5353. I'm sure trying🤣
    2
  5354. You are so welcome
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  5355. Sounds like you have a logica andl sensible outlook and take the appropriate precautions without being paranoid. Safe travels 😇
    2
  5356. Fans and cold drinks and driving to the beach to cool off.
    2
  5357. Aw, thank you Sharon
    2
  5358. Thank you for your comment. Staying safe in the road info is needed for everyone not just nomads.
    2
  5359. ❤❤❤
    2
  5360. You said it!!
    2
  5361. Definitely have to have a Diablo🤣
    2
  5362. You can purchase this one if it is still available as of today or you can order one. Albert can be reached at www.dinobreath.com or tinytrek.net
    2
  5363. You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.
    2
  5364. It has some things that will amaze you!!
    2
  5365. Me too!!
    2
  5366. Being able to stand up makes such-a huge difference!
    2
  5367. Definitely!
    2
  5368. He sleeps in thr shuttle bus and us selling the tear drop.
    2
  5369. I oraybthr Lord will work it out for you very soon!
    2
  5370. He is. You could always see if he is available🤣
    2
  5371. That would be very cool!
    2
  5372. Me too. Maybe if I lost some weight🤣🤣🤣
    2
  5373. True. It is mostly a sleeping pod. But does offer shelter including in bad weather.
    2
  5374. Some great ideas. I think I would have it go thru fuses if I did that and be hooked to a solar panel affixed to the roof or a folding one. Any questions you have can be better answered by Albert at tinytrek.net. I think you will find the tournif his shuttle bus quite interesting.
    2
  5375. Very simple e and practical
    2
  5376. 😊🥰😊🥰😊🥰
    2
  5377. Amen!!
    2
  5378. When you hit on my channel.amd any video on the right side will be the word "join" in blue. Just hit in it and it will take you to the place to join😊
    2
  5379. Wonderful!😇
    2
  5380. ❤❤❤❤❤
    2
  5381. Happy Thanksgiving to you and little Miss Marley too😊
    2
  5382. I am sure Mr. Bernie knows many ways Jesus saves.
    2
  5383. What a lovely gift your word are to me😊
    2
  5384. They do have family. I don't know how involved.
    2
  5385. Hello😊
    2
  5386. It was truly a pleasure for me to bring this interview to my Glowbies for Thanksgiving.
    2
  5387. Thank you so much Noreen😊
    2
  5388. A Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving to you too😊
    2
  5389. I am so glad to hear that Mr. Bernie's message blessed you.
    2
  5390. She did get a membership.
    2
  5391. Most truck sto0s.are mow $18!!
    2
  5392. Debbie certainly used her creativity and imagination in this set-up!
    2
  5393. And she did it with no prior experience!
    2
  5394. She and I attended city council meetings with gigantic s8gns🤣 They just approved a safe parking lot for overnight parking, finally!!
    2
  5395. There certainly seems to be a financial motive for municipalities requiring people to have a static address.
    2
  5396. Better yet, get a hard held jump starter. My Gooloo can even jump my Promaster.
    2
  5397. She does. Lady Debbie S. She has just started back to making videos.
    2
  5398. Ooh yeah. Wish I could go back to see that!
    2
  5399. Aw, thank you. I heard that you sold your beautiful home. Congratulations!
    2
  5400. I think therr will be many more of these communities!
    2
  5401. So would a lot of.people.🤣
    2
  5402. I think anything under 400sq ft is considered a tiny house. Most of the tony homes I tour range from 100sq ft to 300. The 8x16 ITH Imcredibox is only 128 square ft. That is very small.
    2
  5403. So sorry to hear about your situation. I hope you are eventually able to get into something that works better for you.
    2
  5404. Glad you enjoyed it.
    2
  5405. I hope to😊
    2
  5406. I can certainly understand your feelings as I enjoy walking barefoot in grass. I imagine the decision to use gravel is due to how precious water resources are and the difficulty keeping the grass green, especially if residents are out of town for extended periods of time.
    2
  5407. It is a wonderful community.
    2
  5408. Congratulations! How exciting.
    2
  5409. I really love those T@B teardrops!
    2
  5410. Therr is a WalMart pretty close and I believe a dollar store.
    2
  5411. Me too.
    2
  5412. That is my hope as well. In fact, God willing, I plan to develop one on a very small scale. Nothing like Randy and Amanda have done.
    2
  5413. There.is one here too..It.will just take so long.
    2
  5414. I hope so too!
    2
  5415. 💛💚🧡💙💜
    2
  5416. I think.and hope that is the case here.
    2
  5417. I've had a lot of angels. So I feel it is only right to.pay it forward.😊
    2
  5418. Me too!!
    2
  5419. I must admit I feel.much safer in my van too!
    2
  5420. I'm really looking forward to seeing the final production model. I may take a trip up to their factory to check it out.
    2
  5421. ❤🥰🥰❤
    2
  5422. I have seen some really beautiful and functional cargo trailers!
    2
  5423. I kind of go back and forth. In some things simplicity is best, in other things or at other times I want to be fully loaded. It just depends🤔
    2
  5424. Thank you. Same to you😇
    2
  5425. Me too. There were some very interesting people as well as rigs.
    2
  5426. I am looking for their number. Their tiny house actually has a few more finishing touches they are going to add then it will be for sale. Hopefully I can find their number and if so will add it to the description.
    2
  5427. Truck stops are my absolute favorite presently. I check the information on them in Truck Master Fuel stops and will often call in advance. I spent a weekend in Slab City. Best to be in someone's camp for safety.
    2
  5428. I sure could🍝
    2
  5429. So many cool products out there for vans.
    2
  5430. The sage green color in the cargo trailer was definitely my favorite color scheme.
    2
  5431. That was one of my favorite things of the entire event!
    2
  5432. They are certainly.more expensive than building out your own. But som great ideas.
    2
  5433. Favorite🥰 guy
    2
  5434. Are you talking about a unit that is for charging your vehicle battery?
    2
  5435. Thank you so much!
    2
  5436. Not.that I know of.
    2
  5437. I think so too!
    2
  5438. Perhaps a cover?
    2
  5439. The perimeter of the inside of her van is stacked up to keepnthr dogs from jumping out when she opens the doors. She has a tow vehicle Indiantown show which she uses to drive around town in and also store uer outside stuff.
    2
  5440. I not think God is capable of.making a mistake. But I have to ask what about people born with both female and male reproductive organs. It is called a hermaphrodite. It is a real medical condition. Look it up. Given that is it not possible that someone could have a.mixture of both chromosomes also? Just wondering. I don't.know the answer to that so I choose not to judge.
    2
  5441. Thank you so much for your prayers 😇
    2
  5442. Yes. Stay safe out there!
    2
  5443. We have been living like this thru several different administrations.
    2
  5444. Glad you think so!
    2
  5445. So glad you found it helpful😊
    2
  5446. I have yet to be in a situation where I have blocked someone by being at the back pump. This is not something I do if at say a Costco where there are dozens of people milling about as well as an outside attendant on duty. In everything good judgment is called for.
    2
  5447. There are a bucket load of YouTube videos on van life by seniors, women and others. A lot if good information out there from where to park, which can be a challenge and more. Cheap RV Living has some good content and of course my channel, LOL. Also, you may want to check out HOWA, Home On Wheels Alliance
    2
  5448. Screen grab???
    2
  5449. You are very welcome. Glad you found it helpful.
    2
  5450. Will check it out. Maybe I should write a book, Thr gift of caution🤣
    2
  5451. 👍👍👍
    2
  5452. That would freak me out too!!
    2
  5453. Yes. Grrat idea
    2
  5454. I appreciate that!😊
    2
  5455. Thanks for the info
    2
  5456. Smart on your part!
    2
  5457. Yes please do and stay safe out there.
    2
  5458. It is one if the places I deal most vulnerable.when I am traveling on the road.
    2
  5459. Being vigilant is not being paranoid. Big difference between being prepared in case something happens and believing every minute something is about to happen.
    2
  5460. Thank you so much 🥰
    2
  5461. Good for him👍
    2
  5462. Love that!
    2
  5463. 🤣🤣🤣Yes. You are the original extrovert my friend.
    2
  5464. I was at the Buc-ee's near Newport Tennessee. I loved that place. I also feel pretty safe getting gas at Costcos when they are crowded. The always have attendants on duty outside.
    2
  5465. Glad you like them! 😊
    2
  5466. I knew someone who was killed at an ATM at night!
    2
  5467. You said it perfectly!!
    2
  5468. Whatever it takes to keep safe.👍
    2
  5469. Glad it was helpful!
    2
  5470. 🤣🤣🤣🤣Hey, whatever keeps you safe.
    2
  5471. You are so welc9me. Share this info with your loved ones.
    2
  5472. I think anything that might deter an attacker is worth considering.
    2
  5473. That gets to me too when a young hearty looking man approaches me, a 71 yr old woman with major health issues, and asks me for money.
    2
  5474. Glad it was helpful!
    2
  5475. It is terrible how many scammers are out there.
    2
  5476. So true. Bad guys are cowards and will look for someone who looks like an easy victim who won't offer much resistence.
    2
  5477. That is the thing. You never know who is watching you these days.
    2
  5478. Thank you Great tips.
    2
  5479. ❤❤❤Thank you
    2
  5480. True
    2
  5481. That's a good plan
    2
  5482. Absolutely! Always assess your surroundings before exiting your vehicle and move on if you don't like what you see.
    2
  5483. Good move!
    2
  5484. Glad to hear that😊
    2
  5485. Welcome to GLOW😊
    2
  5486. Yes!!
    2
  5487. So glad to hear it was helpful.
    2
  5488. Thank you. Being cautious is not giving into fear. It is exercising good judgment given the times we live in!!
    2
  5489. Evil has no boundaries unfortunately.
    2
  5490. That is wonderful. Keep enjoying your life!!
    2
  5491. Glad it was helpful!
    2
  5492. ❤❤❤
    2
  5493. I never sit with my back to the door at a restaurant either. And, whenever I enter somewhere I always check to see where the exits are.
    2
  5494. Thank goodness you were paying attention.
    2
  5495. That guy was clearly cas8ng you out. Thank goodness you listened to your gut. You keep holding your grandson close!!
    2
  5496. What a horrible wxperi4nce for you and your children!! Sounds like you are very ready now, but hopefully you never have to test it.
    2
  5497. ❤❤❤❤❤
    2
  5498. I like Costco too. It is usually very busy and has an attendant.
    2
  5499. It is even more impressive in person
    2
  5500. I'm glad it was helpful.
    2
  5501. Well,.like the Boble says if we humble ourselves l, seek Him and change our ways he will heal.our nation.
    2
  5502. Something to think about and at least consider having a safe place just in case.
    2
  5503. I pray I'm wrong🙏🏾
    2
  5504. Amen!
    2
  5505. That is a smart and prudent decision on your part.
    2
  5506. I understand your concern..just keep your ear to the ground and keep up with what is going on so you can hunker down if you need to.
    2
  5507. It is a real shame that we even have to think.like this. But, I think you may be right about needing to just blend in and not drawing attention to yourself.
    2
  5508. Thank you. Inreally appreciate your supoort🥰
    2
  5509. Well back tonoepper spray or other methods. Thanks for the info Didn't know that.
    2
  5510. We sure do.
    2
  5511. It seems so obvious, bit I guess not.
    2
  5512. Yes indeed!
    2
  5513. They can be somewhat extreme, especially John. But I believe they are correct when they say things could go off track very badly following the election amd folks need to be orepared.
    2
  5514. I'm kind if scared to read it!!!! But I will.
    2
  5515. Yes. There could be supply chain problems especially if it is not safe for truckers to go into certain areas.
    2
  5516. Sounds like you have done everything you can to prepare. I truly pray our ability to travel this amazing country and see our historical sights is not limited in the future.
    2
  5517. I didn't think of that. Good point!
    2
  5518. I really do. My viewers are my xetended family and I want you all to be safe😊
    2
  5519. I am not trying to create anything! Have you not heard the hateful rhetoric spewing out of the mouths of so many angry folks. Nit made up words, actual statements about what they plan tondo if their candidate loses? There are a lot of angry people out there seeking an outlet and target for their anger. I am doing a service sharing suggestions for how people can prepare if these idiots follow thru on their threats. Time for.people to wakeup and actually listen to what some of these folks are saying.
    2
  5520. There are truly radical folks.on both sides. The thing is if sensible folks on each side would rein in the others things would be ok!
    2
  5521. I wish I had a million dollars too so I could provide a place for seniors with no place to go and veterans. Hopefully one day soon I will be able tonpr9vide a small plot of land for such.
    2
  5522. Thank you for joining the Glow Family👪 . I hope you come over and join us on the LIVE every Saturday at 3pm.pst, 5pm central and 6pm est. I agree even if there wasn't a contentious election pending we should still have emergency supplies.
    2
  5523. Definitely!
    2
  5524. Good advice.👍
    2
  5525. A lot of damage van be done in the time it takes to call up the military, even if they are on standby and they respond quickly.Do you know what damage can be done in just an hour or less by individuals who are armed and bent on destruction. Should something really big goes down there will be restrictions and curfews. There would likely be supply chain issues. Just makes sense to me to have a supply if necessities on hand, especially food and necessary medications.
    2
  5526. Right now our country is very divided. There are those who have little concern for the rule of law if they do not get their way as evidenced by events we all witnessed on January 6th. As such, I believe it would be prudent to be prepared should folks who have no respect for the rule of law do not get their way, regardless of who they support. If there are outbursts of violence it could spread and impact not only those in sticks and bricks but also those living in rvs, campers, and other vehicles. At worst it could result in Marshall law. I pray not, but want to have essentials such as water, food, medications, small bills, etc on hand should the worst happen and it be difficult to obtain goods.
    2
  5527. I do not pretend to have the answers or thr cure. And yes, there are wonderful and kind folk out there. I have met many of them in my 100k miles and more of ttaveling over the last 5 or so years. Unfortunately, the radical elements on both sides are the most vocal and sadly there are enough weak minded folks to follow without thinking until the damage is done. There are also a lot of people who have felt powerless for a long time and and I fear some of them will be led against their better natures by those using them to accomplish their own ends. Nothing would make.me happier than to make a video after this is all over saying I was wrong.
    2
  5528. I agree somenchurches absolutely are more aboutbehat thry can get than give. But therr are also some wonderful church folks outbtherr helping others. There is a church in El Cajon, CA. that even built tiny homes in their parking lot for homeless mothers.
    2
  5529. I think I am right, but pray I'm wrong.
    2
  5530. I think just being prepared helps us to have some sense of control too!
    2
  5531. Illusion or not I believe the reality is there could likely be unrest and I want to be prepared just in case and keep my family as safe as is possible under the circumstances.
    2
  5532. Based on all the responses I am getting there is a lot of concern out there. It is not.just this couple. There is an air of tension thru out the country. Talking about it in a proactive way is helpful in that it gives people a sense of having some measurr of control thru preparing. That is a positive thing.
    2
  5533. I'm truly sorry to hear that. I hope some io the tips in this video will perhaps helo.
    2
  5534. Being prepared can't hurt. And any food or supplies will be used eventually.
    2
  5535. Thank you. May God bless you as well.May God bless America.!
    2
  5536. That's my motto too!
    2
  5537. They came up on my feed. Sometimes they are extreme. But this time I must say they were not off base as far as thr potential for unrest.
    2
  5538. Thanks😊
    2
  5539. It certainly can't hurt. Any supplies you get won't go to waste. I also suggest that folks make sure they have gas in their vehicles.
    2
  5540. As they say, safety in numbers... as long as it is the right numbers.
    2
  5541. Definitely l!
    2
  5542. I would be afraid of jumping out of the pan intonthe fire🤔 Time will tell
    2
  5543. It does seem that way.
    2
  5544. I would agree that certain groups are probably more likely to be targets than others.
    2
  5545. I agree.
    2
  5546. Sadly, I agree.
    2
  5547. Sometimes people can indeed fool you. You really almost have to see people in different settings to see the real person.
    2
  5548. I am going to vote by mail for thr first time. I absolutely agree. Raducal groups are already mobilizing and have said as much.
    2
  5549. I just pray there is no violence and cooler heads prevail.
    2
  5550. Yes, I know. I spoke with a woman recently whose taxes and insurance went up so much she had to sell her paid off house as she could no longer afford it even though it was paid off. In Florida insurance has gone up dramatically too causing folks similiar challenges. In fact in both California and Florida many insurance companies have left those states and people are scrambling to find home insurance.
    2
  5551. Yep. I agree.
    2
  5552. Yes For sure.
    2
  5553. I oray for our country as well!
    2
  5554. I guess that depends on who you ask. I feel as safe as is possible. When a person can go into a movie theater or elementary school and end up deceased it would appear safety is often an illusion. I think you just do the best you can do avoid the obvious danger zones.
    2
  5555. Youbstaybsafe as well😊
    2
  5556. SUV Rving has a videonon buying land in Arizona.
    2
  5557. So much more may be over if we don't come together as a nation and remember we are all Americans first, even before party.
    2
  5558. Regardless of their motives they make some valid points and bring up real cause for concern.. Do not fail to hear or close your ears to a truth because you do not like the messenger.
    2
  5559. ❤❤❤❤
    2
  5560. Especially when first starting out and learning the ropes.
    2
  5561. Are you talking about me specifically or people in general?
    2
  5562. Thanks😊
    2
  5563. Great tip!!
    2
  5564. Thsnk you. Hopefully a word is sufficient..
    2
  5565. Most insurance companies do not make you wait until you are down to your last meds to order new ones. If you have a 39 day supply get the script filled a week early or as early as you csn. Over a few months it adds up. If a 90 day script same thing, fill as soon as possible. With one if my scripts itnwas only $11 with the discount card I have so I just paid and got it filled on a 90 day 30 days or.more early.
    2
  5566. I agree that it is prudent to plan ahead for what is likely to be some unrest. How far reaching no one knows.
    2
  5567. You too😊
    2
  5568. Thank you for thr info
    2
  5569. I agree. Either way it could get pretty bad. O am thinking mire so in large cities. My concern it there will be an all out attack again on the Capitol and perhaps violence at the polls. I plan to vote by mail.
    2
  5570. Preparation is indeed the antidote to fear.
    2
  5571. I agree. Therr are bad characters on both sides. Indonesia believe in panicking but ai alsondon't believe in burying my head in the sand and pretending everything is fine. Being prepared is indeed the antidote for fear.
    2
  5572. Thank you❤❤❤
    2
  5573. I welcome your prayers. Thank you😇
    2
  5574. Please DO NOT challenge worse. It will rise to the challenge every time. To answer your question, I believe their are pepple on either side of the divide who are capable and even look for an excuse to cause violence in the streets. I predict that element will use their candidate losing as an excuse to do what they have been itching to do.
    2
  5575. You make a good point. Things may get hairy even before the election. We still have to make it thru the party conventions!
    2
  5576. Thank you Kenneth🥰
    2
  5577. Thr best defense we have is prayer and being prepared. What you might be able to do is rent a vehicle and keep calling in extending it. I do that all the time if I end up needing a vehicle I have rented longer than anticipated. I just call in and say, I will need to keep my vehicle another day, week, or whatever.
    2
  5578. Linda, I think we all are wondering the same thing!
    2
  5579. You too😊
    2
  5580. Tha k you. Just trying to make things make sense.
    2
  5581. Kavita, I truly don't know what you speak of when you say whatever has come between us.🤔 I appreciate your support of my channel. As far as the RV Odd couple, Inwohld agree that the husband can get pretty extreme at times. However, in speaking about the possibility of unrest following the election Inbelieve that are on the mark and people need to be prepared. There is, as you say, a lot of prejudice against nomads and fulltime rvers. Unfortunately l, a lot of it has been brought in by folks who lovenin their rvs dumping trash and body waste in leople's neighborhoods. Folks see that ajd generalize to all rversm As is often the case the few bad apples spoil it for everyone.
    2
  5582. The Bible does lay out the way for our land to be healed. Humble ourselves, turn to Him, leave our wicked ways among other simple directives. Sadly, I don't see that happening.
    2
  5583. My thoughts exactly.
    2
  5584. 👍👍👍
    2
  5585. It is like half the country has gone mad!
    2
  5586. I do care. Inwould.lovr to chat with you on the LOVE this Saturday at 4pm ost, 6pm est. And you can always email me. But it does take awhile for.me to get back.
    2
  5587. I pray I am wrong. But want to be prepared just in case.
    2
  5588. You said the main thing so many seem to have forgotten. We are all Americans and love our country. That seems to have been lost in the fray tonthe delight of our foreign enemies. I am old enough to remember what Khrushchev said in 1956 about not having to fire a shot to destroy Amer8ca. He said they would destroy us from within. And that is exactly what is happening. Those words turned out to be so prophetic. We are tragically doing our enemy's job for them.
    2
  5589. The BLM land around Quartzsite is federal property. I don't think it will close down as the people who parking BLM near Quartzsite controbute so much to economy there.
    2
  5590. These are some great suggestions!! I used to live in Owensboro, Kentucky. I hope you dodn't suffer any damage from the tornado and you amd tours are ok.
    2
  5591. I have a couple of dozen requests at least for different videos, but I will try to get to it. 😊
    2
  5592. Basically it refers to people in your inner circle who care about you and look out for you and you for them. People who you could travel with in a caravan or even combine resource with. People you absolutely ttust.
    2
  5593. I think all humanitarian aid to foreign countries should cease and those funds be diverted to the victims of Helene and the upcoming hurricane.
    2
  5594. I heard of and saw images of the National guard on the ground now and there are now crews at work . I don't know where they are from. Based on the report from the Director of one of the nonprofits in place Fema officials are reportedly now at the airport in Ashville. Mules are carrying in supplies to some mounta8n areas but Indon't know from what organization.
    2
  5595. I did say in the description the shop is in Quartzsite, Arizona. But, I should have also mentioned it in the video. I planned to add it to the thumbnail but unfortunately I mistakenly erased the photos😒
    2
  5596. That is frightening!
    2
  5597. Welcome from the UK. Inhear you all have the saying food ir fuel due to the high energy costs this winter. These high costs are worldwide in one way or another.
    2
  5598. Ridiculous how high things have gotten!
    2
  5599. All of the above for sure and possibly a few goats for milk.
    2
  5600. I recently saw someone make cabbage patties. They looked delicious. I think I will try making them. Maybe I'll do a video!
    2
  5601. I just don't know anymore!
    2
  5602. Thanks for the tip
    2
  5603. Sometimes you just need to treat yourself!
    2
  5604. Great idea!!
    2
  5605. Great olanning!
    2
  5606. In larger volumes some of those things are still affordable at Costco. Go in with others to buy and split.
    2
  5607. It is beyond ridiculous!
    2
  5608. WOW!!
    2
  5609. I pray everything goes well with your recovery and you have a support systrm.😇
    2
  5610. We love leftovers!!
    2
  5611. That is a good idea getting some of your supplies at Dollar stores.
    2
  5612. It sure is!!
    2
  5613. Se ding Bkessings back your way😊
    2
  5614. Would you pkease contact me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  5615. Where is that?!?
    2
  5616. It is now!!
    2
  5617. You make great points. My step sister taught me how she asked for discounts on meat that was expiring.
    2
  5618. I got a wrapped pork roast pretty cheaply and we have eaten off it for 4 dinners and still have some left!!
    2
  5619. More to come. Are you going glamping this weekend?
    2
  5620. It really is with all the tourists coming in to town.
    2
  5621. Me too. But I probably wouldn't be able to keep passing up the pastries!!
    2
  5622. If you go to the internet and look up Home On Wheels Alliance and hit on the three lines in the right corner it will bring up Jabuary RTR. It will have info on the RTR, WRTR and the Caravans. Hope to see younin the Q.
    2
  5623. I think she dies this.mostly when around others in a camping setting. Thanks for stopping by.
    2
  5624. Glad.to.hear.that..How are.you doing?
    2
  5625. From what I've seen including at other rest stops.in California people stay overnight at rest stops regularly. Thing certainly have changed since thr pandemic. But I still believe there are more good folks than bad.
    2
  5626. True. But I am always more mindful and alert to people in a parking lot paying undue attention to me or possibly following me home after I hear about incidents like recent ones involving families or individuals being acosted in their driveways. I think knowing what is happening out there and how someone might have let their guard down in one or more areas helps us all as a reminder to close those safety gaps. I for one aftrr this incident will be more mindful of strangers approaching me at rest stops and will be even more vigilant about locking my doors immediately after getting in my vehicle rather than dilly dallying around first like I sometimes do.
    2
  5627. I think those are two of thr most important tips that I also use. I definitely lock my doors as soon as I get back in my vehicle without hesitation
    2
  5628. Agree!!
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  5629. Can't say I blame you.
    2
  5630. I am so sorry to hear about your niece. My deepest condolences. You are right. Cameras don't keep people safe if a person is determined to do another person harm.
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  5631. I haven't had any problems either, but I pass up quite a fee and am very careful at the ones I do use.
    2
  5632. Thank you Amy for your comment and insight as someone who really has experienced staying at rest stops.
    2
  5633. I think we have all did something a fee times but for the grace of God could have turned out very badly. I definitely try to learn from this situations and adjust accordingly.
    2
  5634. I do not feel safe camping or boondocking out in the boonies by myself as a solo female or especially with my special needs daughter! There are a lot of solo female YouTubers who do it, not me.
    2
  5635. So true. The difference between rest stops is astounding. As you noted some are quite nice and others are filled with sketchy and dangerous folks.
    2
  5636. Definitely arr8ve before dark. Don't necessarily agree with conversing with others around you at a rest stop. It depends on who they are.
    2
  5637. I agree with everything you said😊Thanks so much for the comment.
    2
  5638. Are you talking about truck stops or rest stops? There is a difference. Rest stops are usually run by the government, such as a state. Truck stops, such as Loves or Pilot are commercial businesses.
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  5639. Me too.
    2
  5640. Great.points!
    2
  5641. Absolutely!
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  5642. I absolutely agree. I don't even stay at one without a number of truckers present.
    2
  5643. I prefer truck stops too.
    2
  5644. Great advice to follow a group of other women igoing into the bathroom rather than going in alone.
    2
  5645. It is a crying shame that folks have to work themselves into the ground just to pay rent!
    2
  5646. Smart move. I advise people to do whatever you need to do outside your vehicle before you pull up for the night to park.
    2
  5647. There definitely are some guidelines to follow that help increase your safety such as staying in your rig at night
    2
  5648. Trust me. We all wish the same thing🤣
    2
  5649. Thanks😊
    2
  5650. What a great thing it would be for youngsters to learn early about setting boundaries so they could avoid toxic people and situations as they grt older. That, and learning to budget and manage their money.
    2
  5651. Aw, thank you🥰
    2
  5652. Sometimes you simply have to protect your own emotional wellbeing.
    2
  5653. Amen to that!
    2
  5654. Removing some people from your life can truly change your life immensely for the better sometime.
    2
  5655. Thank you. It is really quite amazing how toxic people seem to have the same play book.
    2
  5656. Complaining about a valid issue isn't a problem. We all do that. It is when someone complains about the same thing for months on end or even longer or they are always complaining and never have anything uplifting or positive to say that it is a problem.
    2
  5657. 👍👍👍
    2
  5658. I have to disagree. Most people welcome advice from friends who have their best interest at heart. In fact the Bible talks about the wisdom of the counsel of many. Unsolicited continued negative comments on a topic I have already decided on in an effort to change my mind is being a toxic busy body and is not helpful. Additionally, constantly unloading all one's misery on others and never listening to their concerns is toxic. I was very clear about outlining what is toxic and it is not caring about someone. It is the very opposite, usually that of a narcissist.
    2
  5659. You are very welcome😊
    2
  5660. Aw thank you😊
    2
  5661. So true!!
    2
  5662. It is so common to hold on to people.out of habit. Some of these friendships ran their course long ago and have become one sided with one person doing all the work to maintain the relationship.
    2
  5663. Well you certainly are paying it forward😊
    2
  5664. And you as well my friend🥰
    2
  5665. It is a hard thing to deal with especially if the people involved have been in your life a long time or are family.
    2
  5666. As I suspected ,lots of people impacted by this. That is why I want3d to address this topic.
    2
  5667. Hello, glad to hear from you. Hope everything is going well for you.
    2
  5668. You are so right. We have to co-sign onto mistreatment of ourselves for it to continue. It is such a relief when we realize that ajd take action.
    2
  5669. Good for you👍
    2
  5670. Glad you enjoyed it and hope it was bemeficial.
    2
  5671. Make it make sense🤔
    2
  5672. Truer words were never said!!!
    2
  5673. We do need to prioritize citizens!
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  5674. I don't understand how this can be happening in one of the richest countries in the world. It seems there should be something that can be done. Inwould very much like to talk with you ajd possibly interview you about your situation. If you are willing you can reach me at gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  5675. In order to survive I believe many seniors are going to have to sacrifice loving alone! The video I did last month with Lizzie shows how well having a roommate can work for both parties if you find the right person.
    2
  5676. That is an option many are resorting to because of put of sight costs for energy. They are talking about putting meters in wells ajd charging for pulling up water from your own property. I think that might just cause me to picket the state Capitol!!
    2
  5677. I am so sorry to hear about your situation. Ibwas able to belong friend reach out directly to the manufacturer for help with one of her very exoensive medications. I would strongly recommend you contact the manufacturers to find out if they have a program that will provide you the medications for free. Also, with your inhaler document the burning problem with your doctor and have your doctor write a request asking for the name brand due to this problem. These initial decisions can often be successfully appealed. Good Luck
    2
  5678. The powers that be have been trying to get rid of Prop 13, which limits increases on properties in California, for years.
    2
  5679. Thanks for the info.
    2
  5680. If seniors would band together ajd bec9me a clvoting block thongs would change. Just look at what happened when there was a grass roots effort to get property taxes under control with Prop 13!
    2
  5681.  @piggy310  Most people under a certain age probably will have a very difficult time buying a home unless it is a tiny home or they have help from family.
    2
  5682. Food banks are not only for seniors
    2
  5683. Can't take the combo of heat and humidity!!
    2
  5684. Clearly.your situation must be different from hers. Kistler like Inhabe no reason to doubt your honesty, I have no reason to doubt Pam's binesty.
    2
  5685. There seems these days to be one common thread among both parties often times, the desire for power.
    2
  5686.  @judiashley5818 OK . It's political🤣🤣🤣
    2
  5687. I am so sorry to hear you were denied Medical. Tbis system is ridiculous. If you would ever be interested in sharing your story I would very much be interested in having you tell it. People need to hear all these stories. I can be reached at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  5688. I agree
    2
  5689. Inam sorrybtonuear about your plight. Social Security definitely is not adequate to meet inn's needs, especially with health problems.
    2
  5690. You are so welcome.
    2
  5691. Thank you for tuning in Melissa😊
    2
  5692. All.one can do is prepare tonthe best if their ability. But, you are right. Things happen. As far as thebullegal migrant situation, that is out of hand and needs to be addressed and a major requirement for anyone seeking elective office to have a clearly DEFINED plan to address it.
    2
  5693. That willl definitely be a problem.
    2
  5694. Thank you so much Pamela. Sending hugs and love back your way.🥰
    2
  5695. Sadly I don't think the raises in home insurance for Florida are over. Is it an option for you to consider moving to another area?
    2
  5696. Who kbew those novels where prophetic!!!
    2
  5697. Yes, following the wild fires PG&E has gone bezerk on rates. I guess they are trying to raise money to correct situations they should habe decades ago!!
    2
  5698. They just don't make things to ast anymore.
    2
  5699. The younger you start the better even with a small amount regularly. It has a snowball effect!
    2
  5700. You are missing the point. The way the system is set up it sadly penalizes seniors and other low income folks f9r working. If you earn too much you are kicked out of your affordable housing unit ajd can not only losing housing but also Medicaid and other benefits. It seems to be set up so poor people remain poor! My step sister was in a situation where she wanted to work but wohld lose her Medicaid ajd food assistance if she earned $9 more per month. She wohld have lost as much or more than she earned given her health issues and the cost of her medications!
    2
  5701. What in the world are you expected to do with $23. Just ridiculous!
    2
  5702. Now it is time to do something!
    2
  5703. You are welcome😊
    2
  5704. That is disgusting that is all thr b value place on a Vietnam vet. My dad served in WW2, Korea, and Vietnam. Same $200. Why were you not able to collect his SS?
    2
  5705. I have limited time for a video and did not want to go down a rabbit hole and not address the main point of the video, which is how the government gives raises on SS checks and then takes as much or more away. Furthermirr, younapparentlyndidn't listen to the video as I summarized what she was saying before moving on.
    2
  5706. What she shared was what she personally experienced and saw first hand in her community as citizens who were seniors were unable to get needed resources because it was expended on individuals who were in thisncountrybin violation ifnthe law.. Of course there are other reasons that resources are being depleted. 800 billion dollars servicing the interest in our national debt for example.
    2
  5707. It is a disgrace!!
    2
  5708. It actually is against seniors.
    2
  5709. A lot to unpack in your comment. I am wondering why and how a state agency can refuse to enter your information in a computer for benefits? As far as some of the programs proposed, if we paid off some of the federal debt that would lessen the 800 plus billion being currently paid in interest, if we took steps to stop illegal migrants entering the country that would free up billions spent on services for them, if we stopped sending billions upon billions overseas that would free up additional resources. I bet the total savings from the above items would find several proposed programs. Now whether this will happen or not is another thing.
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  5710. Hello Mark, Welcome to Glow. Come on over and join us for our lovely and fun Glow Lives on Saturdays at 3pm pst, 6pm est.
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  5711. Hopefully if people have information with that knowledge they can advocate for themselves.
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  5712. Thank you Anne. Sadly what I often see is folks so scared that they are often paralyzed by fear and fail to act until it is too late. My hope is that some of the videos I make will encourage people to start planning and take action to better secure their futures.
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  5713. Then Colleen's kids wouldn't have a place to live.
    2
  5714. How many food banks have you actually visited and asked if this is true before you claim that this and ither stories are bs? Perhaps younmight want to do that rather than make assumptions or uninformed statements. I have personally spoken to folks and can verify that a numer of food banks have been low on food and had to cut their hours and days of operation and that many using those food banks are illegal immigrants. I could do a story hoghlighting just that if you like. But somehow I don't think you would like that.
    2
  5715. Having spent some time with Pam I found her to he a credible person. But beyond that I have done some research and discovered that many food banks are indeed running out of food. I could do a story interviewing staff at food banks highlighting how many illegal aliens are using food banks and making the connection but somehow I don't think me doing that would make you happy either.
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  5716. It is not just California. Housing has mire than tripled in Boise, Idaho. Vermont has seen housing costs more that double, possibly triple. Florida has ghastly insurance rat4s. Gradually these raises are happening everywhere.
    2
  5717. Pam was adding additional factors that increase cost if living for seniors. She did articulate how Medical and Medicare costs were immediately increased along with SS COLA as well as how government subsidized housing was increased as a result of her SS COLA and how she no longer qualified for certain copay coverage. Also, Colleen shared how her government Snap benefits fir food was reduce by mor than half as a result of her SS COLA. So, I think the point of thr video was clearly made.
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  5718. I certainly hope it will not come to that for you!!
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  5719. Give with one hand take away with the other. The worst thing is when it causes folks to lose their food stamp eligibility and cause increases in rent if they are in a subsidized jousting unit. They actually lose geound!
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  5720. Many people worked low paying jobs enriching others their entire lives and raised families scraping by on such. It is often easy for those who come from families who could provide opportunities and even pass on wealth to look down on others not in those situations. But the fact of the matter is poverty is not always a result of poor decisions or a lack of character as some would want ot make people believe any more than wealth is always a result of good decisions or good character.This channel is run by a ""black/brown" person. As such I do not engage in blaming brown people for other's circumstances. I do, however, look at and deal.in facts. The fact is that a government's first responsibility is for their citizens. As such that govrrnment needs to make sure it has the resources to take care of itheir own citizens before allocating resources to non citizens, brown, black, white or any other color. To fail to do so is a dereliction of duty. Allowing individuals to enter this country illegally goes against the law and and should be stopped. Plain amd simple. As far as the situation in Springfield, Ohio, that is the result of disgusting lies based on fear mongering and racial hatred. There are people in this country who clearly support such, but there are also people in this country who find it evil and have called it out including the governor of Ohio amd the Mayor of Springfield. To paint everyone in this country as hateful is just as wrong as the individuals who targeted the Haitians.im Springfield.
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  5721. Tha is simply crazy!!!
    2
  5722. 😊
    2
  5723. I am so sorry to hear you are going thru these difficulties. It really is a shame what is going on with so many seniors.
    2
  5724. He has a garage/tool shed in thr back inside. Don't think it looks like a cage though
    2
  5725. Yep He is.
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  5726. It really is amazing how Albert was able to bring in so many different design elements and blend them so well.
    2
  5727. Lucky for you there are many other channels to chose from.🤣🤣🤣
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  5728. According to 2023-2024 U.S. News San Diego os the most expensive citynin the United States. You would have to look up the criteria they used. My guess is they also compared cost of housing relative to wages. I know when I first came to San Diego I was shocked at how much lower salaries were for the same professional professions compared to San Francisco and even Los Angeles. Inwasbtold there was thr "sun dollar" factor. In other words the weather made up for the lack of higher wages.
    2
  5729. It is extremely comfortable and very clean. You must not have watched the video as I showed the bathroom including the shower.
    2
  5730. Sadly, there are many who have no boondocking etiquette and have behaved in a way that caused previously allowed spots to now be deemed off limits. Behavior such as leaving trash, changing oil and leaving a mess, etc. So, out of courtesy I do not publicly disclose unknown boondocking spots. You can contact Albert if you like thru the information provided.
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  5731. Me too.
    2
  5732. It is quite unique and enchanting!
    2
  5733. I helieve lternative living and shared loving spaces is the wave of the future.
    2
  5734. You can reach out to Albert
    2
  5735. Thank you so much. I am just lucky to have such great interview sunjects😊
    2
  5736. Yes he did!
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  5737. I m love that too. Be is truly a pro at doing that!!
    2
  5738. Me too!!
    2
  5739. At various parking lots near thr Beach and I believenin industrial areas. Although I hear they have been cracking down on some of those areas
    2
  5740. That is an apt description...so much personality!
    2
  5741. All for 10k and he can change his scenery any time he wants from the beach to the desert to the mountains!!!
    2
  5742. Yes. He does🤣🤣🤣
    2
  5743. He seems to find parking without major problems.
    2
  5744. That is one of my favorite things.
    2
  5745. And so humble amd nice!
    2
  5746. I meet many people who are miserable in their hones. Albert is comfortable and happy in his home. Why should move just to please someone else or live to someone else's standards?
    2
  5747. Albert can make something out of.nothing!
    2
  5748. Thank you. I try to ask what I think my viewers would ask if they were present.
    2
  5749. It truly is very unique.
    2
  5750. It is very inviting.
    2
  5751. Almost everything that can be used as a camper or rv is either hard to get or priced outrageously!!
    2
  5752. BTW he did get elected to the city council.
    2
  5753. Thank you James. Would.love for you to join in on our GLOW Lives in Saturdays at 3pm pst 6pm est
    2
  5754. Actually Carol is still.living in her bus fulltime but she has since decided to sell it and live in a tiny house community. I know that whatever she chooses Carol will habe the same feisty spirit😊
    2
  5755. She is truly a wonderful and fun oerson!
    2
  5756. The is a fabulous individual and friend😊
    2
  5757. Well, I have spent a lot if time with Carol since meeting iver a year ago and would not agree. But, then I am.not a Psychologist or therapist, but perhaps you are.
    2
  5758. Loneliness
    2
  5759. Connecting with like minded people is indeed a blessing.
    2
  5760. I do have quite a few interests and always finding more. Sometimes I don't.know of that is a blessing or a curse🤔
    2
  5761. As always your comments lift my day😊
    2
  5762. The problem is we cannot install the bed until we get rid of some of the stuff. Thus, thr storage unit. However, that is unsustainable long term and really makes no sense as the storage will end up costing more than the value of the stuff. I agree it is probably a psycbological issue.
    2
  5763. It does seem that way as more and more seniors are struggling to put a roof over their heads.
    2
  5764. I have been so blessed that I am happy to be a blessing, even on tbis small scale.😊
    2
  5765. Legal assistance would likely help. I can direct her that way but realistically my best way of helping her is to help clear out her minivan a get her a comfortable bed, toilet and possibly a power station and fridge.
    2
  5766. Terrible, but sadly not unusual.
    2
  5767. Good idea. But, the problem is there is a waiting list for low income apartments here. Also, to qualify for an apartment one has to show proof of income.
    2
  5768. Because she DOESN'T!! To receive social security you have to work so many quarters (40) and the employer... listen up here..has to have paid into social security. If the employers don't pay into SS you do not get it!!!!!
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  5769. Very
    2
  5770. That is actually a worse option.
    2
  5771. That is indeed the challenge!!
    2
  5772. It really is a sad state of affairs. So many people have the attitude I got mine. Basically every man for himself. I don' know what thr answer is to turn things around.
    2
  5773. I am sorry but I don't set up GoFund Me accounts for folks. But you certainly can set up one for yourself.
    2
  5774. Well if you can provide that by all means do. We did what we were able to do.
    2
  5775. I don't really.know about that situation. I can just speak for myself and my wonderful Glowbies. They have repeatedly and consistently been kind and generous in helping so many in very difficult situations. Sometimes their help was a word of encouragement or offering up prayers on a Live. Sometimes more. This is a truly kind group of non- judgmental people who genuinely show the love of Christ and I am so honored to have them in my life.
    2
  5776. ❤❤❤
    2
  5777. Thank you. This will help Teresa.
    2
  5778. Not everyone has family or family that is available or able to help.
    2
  5779. If an employer does.not pay into SS.
    2
  5780. I was also pretty shocked that someone could be so heartless after Teresa kept their children safe and looked after for so many years.
    2
  5781. That is so kind of you. But Teresa wants to stay in California.
    2
  5782. We live in an era where it is everyone for themselves. The realization that working together is what breeds success and prosperity has lost its appeal. It is going to take a cataclysmic event to turn things around, which I believe is Unfortunately very likely.on the horizon in my lifetime.
    2
  5783. Yes. I agree.
    2
  5784. That sounds like a good idea for many. But it would be a challenge for someone living fulltime in an urban setting to boondock or find parking if they pulled a trailer.
    2
  5785. Thank you💜
    2
  5786. So many seniors are in that situation. They are dreading either the death of a loved one whose home they are living in or of a partner who helps with living costs. It is frightening for so many.
    2
  5787. We were able to buold.out her van for her. Not a perfect solution. But certainly better than what she had.
    2
  5788. The gap between thr haves and the have nots is expanding by leaps and bounds!
    2
  5789. I believe the real pro lem is messed up priorities!
    2
  5790. That is more common than you think. One of my viewers shared a case in which a woman worked for a kidneys family as a domestic for 30 years believing he was paying into SS only to find out when she went to draw it he never paid into it!
    2
  5791. There are some churches that really do reach out such as Meridian in El Cajon. I did a video of a Tony house community they set up on their parking lot for single moms. But a lot of other churches really aren't doing nearly what they could be and have so many excuses for not doing so. One example is all the empty parking lots at churches during the week!
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  5792. Runaway inflation and $2500 for a studio or small one bedroom apartment, not including utilities, sucks. Waiting 10 years on a waiting list for affordable housing after waiting years to even get on the waiting list sucks. $1200 a month for medications needed to keep you alive sucks. I could go on with the real facts, not assumptions, about things that actually suck!
    2
  5793. Now that is downright scary that he said that sonlong ago and it is so relevant today!
    2
  5794. She understands just doesn't speak well. You must never have been to a China Town in cities like San Francisco or Vancouver. There are folks who never leave those communities amd don't ever learn English. Same with Little Cuba in Florida.
    2
  5795. I know, right!
    2
  5796. Are you in California?
    2
  5797. My Life On Wheels is Glorious.
    2
  5798. There is not a GoFundMe. I do have a cash app $GlowHaven. You can send a donation there. But specify it is for Teresa and it will be used for her.
    2
  5799. We are trying to see what can be set up so anyone still wanting to help can donate directly to her.
    2
  5800. I agree.
    2
  5801. Can you tell me the names of any of these tiny house communities with shared ameneties in Washington? I would like to visit some of them perhaps this summer.
    2
  5802. Teresa worked other jobs as I stated in the video.including but not limited to being a maid and working at a restaurant. Some of those businesses closed during rhe pandemic and others eve tally closed.
    2
  5803. Yes it is!
    2
  5804. California
    2
  5805. In Southern California.
    2
  5806. Yes. It is.
    2
  5807. Finding a good safe spot would be just one of many challenges.
    2
  5808. She has made a number.of adjustments, mainly getting things out of her van.
    2
  5809. So true
    2
  5810. Me too!
    2
  5811. 💜❤❤💜
    2
  5812. Not if their employers don't pay into it. Newd to have 40 quarters of social security work.
    2
  5813. I am going to have to check.because the link I have says $719 and it was that when I posted it🤫
    2
  5814. He already has. LOL. He sits or lays right in front of it. He's no dummy 🤣
    2
  5815. Just the battery.
    2
  5816. Brand new that he is working on. He moved in when the Grove opened.
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  5817. The link they sent me was for my viewers and was $719 which should show up when you enter the code. If that is not the case let me know.
    2
  5818. I know. What else is there to say!
    2
  5819. Tiny campers
    2
  5820. It really is!! But something anyone couod do!
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  5821. I'm already rubbing my hands in anticipation🤣
    2
  5822. Well if you ever need a car bed on a budget you know what to do!!
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  5823. Try it. You have nothing to lose. You might even get hookied🤣
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  5824. I try to ask questions I think everyone would ask if given the opportunity. Glad to hear I hit thr mark😊
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  5825. I didn't know that about the Tokyo Olympics. I sure would have liked to have seen those beds!
    2
  5826. Pascal added it to my comment section on this video and I pinned it so it is now the first comment.
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  5827. That would certainly work. There are just so many things that can be done with this basic concept for a low cost investment!
    2
  5828. Ditto, Ditto, Ditto🤣
    2
  5829. I am lucky to keep coming across the most talented and interesting people!
    2
  5830. Talk about something affordable!!
    2
  5831. Pascal is not living in a car. He has a house. He just builds out vans to share his ideas
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  5832. I don't know that Inwould donthis on a noat but for a van I wonder if epoxy or some.other coating such as the gloss paint or poly would help with the humidity
    2
  5833. Isn't that a fabulous and affordable idea!
    2
  5834. There is an earlier.video of this van. It wasn't built out of cardboard, but the shower configuration is the same. He does use a shower curtain. Also, you can go to Pascal's channel, Tiny Campers, for more info.😊
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  5835. From watching the video and timing how much talk time Pascal had, he did talk.
    2
  5836. He is building a truck camper next!!
    2
  5837. That ekuld be interesting. I like the idea of Coroplast.
    2
  5838. I love that product. I am making some window coverings put of thrm.
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  5839. My name is actually Carol, not Gloria. I do try to be mindful of the great guests I have on my channel. But often as was the case with this interview there are time constraints on how long the interview can go and I have to make certain all the points that need to be covered are before the interview and tour has to end.
    2
  5840. I know Pascal will appreciate you joining his channel😊
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  5841. I do try to refrain from redirecting as much as possible. However, most often I have a time limit and have to make sure everything I want to include in the video is covered within the time allocated for the interview.
    2
  5842. Pascal added a comment with his links. I pinned it and it is now the first comment on this video.
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  5843. I'm looking forward to it as well!!
    2
  5844. Cardboard is a wonderful material with multiple uses. I also really like Coroplast.
    2
  5845. Very true. It is hard to make it on a single income whether you are a man or woman.
    2
  5846. Melissa, sadly it is bad most everywhere!
    2
  5847. I have heard it can be challenging.
    2
  5848. Sadly many are living with barely enough to survive.much less save. I think one message here is to while you are young perhaps work that extra part-time job to put away and gain the benefit of compound interest while you can.
    2
  5849. The system prohibits people from doing the very thing that enables them to rise out of poverty thus perpetuating generational poverty. Kudos to you!!
    2
  5850. I absolutely agree. There are so.many better ways to allow and even encourage folks to take steps to get off of the system if only there was some breathing room allowed.
    2
  5851. I have not read that. I would have to check that out before responding.
    2
  5852. Thank you
    2
  5853. Interesting🤔
    2
  5854. Is it possible for you, of you leave the HUD to get a job perhaps as a live in caregiver for an agency like IHSS in California, which would give youba place to live and also provide income so you could perhaps get a small piece of land to put a trailer on.
    2
  5855. I do believe LGBT groups have been so successful in making gains because thry had a very focused agenda and worked together to accomplish it. Poor and low-income folks need to do the same.
    2
  5856. You miss the point. I did not say there is no help available. Often the help has rediculous restrictions. There is some help and I have highlighted that. The problem is that even with many forms of help, such as housing which some folks can get , usually after years long waits, there are restrictions that make it impossible for those wanting to take steps to escape poverty to engage in..
    2
  5857. I look forward to that day.
    2
  5858. Yes they will!!
    2
  5859. Thank you so much. I can certainly use the prayers!
    2
  5860. Inam so happy for you that you at least have that benefit. It really is difficult out in these streets for so many seniors.
    2
  5861. Our power is in the ballot box but too.many do not exercise that power, especially at the local level or city council meetings where it can really make a difference.
    2
  5862. Yes. Sadly It is.
    2
  5863. God indeed is our only hope in these times.
    2
  5864. I have found some of the workers to be so disrespectful to people.
    2
  5865. Thanks for watching!
    2
  5866. Sometimes it is the best thing to stay off the radar.
    2
  5867. Yes. That is true.
    2
  5868. I certainly try😊
    2
  5869. Between taxes, insurance and maintenance seniors are really in a bind trying to keep up even paid off hones.
    2
  5870. You make an excellent point about perspective and things being relative.
    2
  5871. It is not only in the United States. There are similar problems in Australia and Great Britian.
    2
  5872. Thank you Kenneth. Therr are so many people in need it breaks my heart💔
    2
  5873. I believe God will honor whatever you do out of the goodness of your heart!
    2
  5874. That is not true. You can put up a tiny house for considerably less than that, including but not limited to shed conversions.
    2
  5875. In San Diego they now allow tiny homes on wheels in backyardsb and California has madebit easier to put an ADU in a backyard thru legislation. You might check and see if there are special allowances where you live if you rent under low income or affordable housing prgrams.
    2
  5876. You are not alone. More.and more seniors are.continuing to work aftrr retirement age.
    2
  5877. They are all over the country!
    2
  5878. I really think more and more seniors are going to have to go into shared loving arrangements.
    2
  5879. True that!!
    2
  5880. This has been building up for a long time over many administration's.
    2
  5881. Hou are definitely not alone.So many seniors are in a really tight situation. I know seniors do not want to have to accept help from their children., but truly it is a privilege to most children to be able to help their parents and a blessing to parents who have children who are even able to do so.
    2
  5882. I know your friends truly appreciate you!
    2
  5883. You are blessed to be working a job you enjoy!!
    2
  5884. We used to honor our elderly. I don't know what happened. Out of financial necessity we may be going back to multi-generational households, which is a good thing.
    2
  5885. If you actually do serious fact checking you will discover that among those in powerful positions on both sides of the aisle there are equal levels of greed. Elected official telling voters everything is okay not to worry while divesting themselves of stocks they reportedly knew were going to plummet on the Republican side. Reportedly granting special exceptions to expensive wage increases to a billionaire friend on the Democratic side. I could go on and on about both sides. At a certain level these folks are more alike than differen and their main concern is not common folks, but rather is getting re-elected and setting themselves up for when they are out of office.
    2
  5886. Even more.beautiful in person.
    2
  5887. Thank you my dear friend.💜💚💛
    2
  5888. It was amazing. Thank you
    2
  5889. Thank you Janet. I was going to wear another one and my teen told me I looked goofy in it🤣
    2
  5890. You just had to rub it in🤣
    2
  5891. You're welcome.😊
    2
  5892. Serrano Campground. I showed it when I entered the campground in the video
    2
  5893. Thank you. Blessings to you as well🥰
    2
  5894. Definitely. But it better be before Thanksgiving or you'll have to wait til April.
    2
  5895. It was!
    2
  5896. Thank you for this info 😊 I think I may in my Glow Live this Saturday talk about some of the other options.
    2
  5897. Interesting rhe different options all over thr world. I remember at one location in Italy there was just a hole in the ground. LOL
    2
  5898. There is some kind of $75.pass but I couldn't get the info on it before posting the video. Also, at some LTVAs I believe you can park free during the summer. But, I have do do more research on that too.
    2
  5899. Mobile mechanics if not major. Otherwise have to go into Parker, Lake Havasu or Yuma.
    2
  5900. Look forward to hopefully seeing you in Quartzsite.😊
    2
  5901. I try Jill. Thank you.
    2
  5902. You are so welcome
    2
  5903. Solar panels are really amazing. I am, however, considering getting a small gas generator also for when I stay places where it is going to be overcast or rainy for several days.
    2
  5904. Glad to hear that😊
    2
  5905. Thank you Frank. I bet you Rock too😊
    2
  5906. Will do😊
    2
  5907. Those were the days🤣 I keep trying to do some cooking videos but other stuff keeps popping into my head or I run across interesting folks. I am going to do another cooking video soon though.
    2
  5908. Thank you❤
    2
  5909. Blessing to you and yours Jules🤗
    2
  5910. Yes indeed!
    2
  5911. Thank you💜
    2
  5912. That is kind of funny to me, but I wohldn't have dared laughed in front of your husband because I am sure it got on his last nerve!
    2
  5913. I agree!!
    2
  5914. It really is a shame how good.manners seem to be a thing of thr past.
    2
  5915. 🤣🤣🤣
    2
  5916. Right on!
    2
  5917. Sometimes you just have to let out a good Ole rant🤣🤣🤣
    2
  5918. We are indeed😊
    2
  5919. ❤❤❤
    2
  5920. 🥰❤🥰❤🥰
    2
  5921. Yep. That's what I've found to be true.
    2
  5922. We all need one on a regular basis, I think.
    2
  5923. Yep. Pay attention to people's close friends and you will know who they are.
    2
  5924. Yes.indeed!!
    2
  5925. So glad you enjoyed this topic😊
    2
  5926. Thank you Marty. You summed it up perfectly.👍
    2
  5927. What most people don't understand is that what you make doesn't matter nearly as much as what you have left over after paying all your obligations. There is a tendency for folks to spend and accumulate more and more debt as their incomes increase resulting in their net worth actually being less.
    2
  5928. I love that. Thank you.
    2
  5929. Sometimes money just brings who and what people really are to the surface🤔
    2
  5930. Thank you so much for those kind words Patricia❤
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  5931. ​ @kimberlyc84  Good one!!😅
    2
  5932. We live in a society where there are always comparisons made either subtly or out in the open ajd we really have to fight against falling into that practice with ourselves. So harmful.
    2
  5933. I am so happy to hear these words of encouragement hit home. I think a lot of folks needed to hear this today.😊
    2
  5934. ​ @kimberlyc84  So true!!
    2
  5935. I think maintaining an attitude of gratitude even for the smallest things will get you thru even the most difficult times.
    2
  5936. LOL
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  5937. Boondocking is when you are camping or parking either in a vehicle or tent, usually for free, someplace where there are no services such as electric or water hookups like one would have in an rv park. It is also called dry camping. For instance, if you live in a car or rv or are traveling in such and you park overnight at a Walmart, Cracker Barrel, truck stop, or even on a public street. There are also places such as Bureau of Land management (BLM) land where you can park and or camp for free without services for up to a certain number of days, often 14.
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  5938. Comparison can really be deadly! Glad if this video helped you to avoid that!!
    2
  5939. I am so happy tonhear from you and so many others that these words today were a source of encouragement😊
    2
  5940. You don't.know how that encourages me to read this.😊
    2
  5941. Thank you. I receive that blessing ❤
    2
  5942. We live in difficult times where the culture captures the hearts of our young.
    2
  5943. It is absolutely freezing to me LOL. When I tell that to folks in the Midwest or Chicago they crackup🤣
    2
  5944. In the way you see fit and find to be of value to you!
    2
  5945. It really is
    2
  5946. Sound like you made wise decisions that work for you. While I enjoy my high top, it has a lot of limitations such as not being able to go into parking garages, go thru most drive- thrus, etc.
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  5947. That is such great advice!
    2
  5948. 🥰🥰🥰
    2
  5949. You really have to be very intentional.
    2
  5950. I amnso glad to hear this video was beneficial. Truth is universal, isn't it😊
    2
  5951. If only I had the time🥰
    2
  5952. I think we all need these reminders from time to time.😊
    2
  5953. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
    2
  5954. That is what we call a confirmation. When you get the same message in close time proximity from totally unrelated sources. I agree, this message is for you. I am so glad to he thr one to bring the confirmation.
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  5955. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
    2
  5956. Greetings to you in England. Welcome to the GLOW family🤗
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  5957. That is so exciting. That would be great to meet you down the road😊
    2
  5958. Some of the tips will actually help for just parking in a city too.
    2
  5959. That is a great tip. By the time police try to figure out your location from pinging your phone it could very well be too late!!
    2
  5960. They definitely don't make them like the old Die Hards!!
    2
  5961. I like how you think!!
    2
  5962. I am so happy to hear that. Thank you😊
    2
  5963. Thank you for recognizing that🥰
    2
  5964. Absolutely strength in numbers.
    2
  5965. You're welcome!
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  5966. Thanks. I wil check.out Dr. Liu
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  5967. Thank you😊
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  5968. That is a great form if protection for sure!
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  5969. California
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  5970. I think having safety patrols and camp hosts are grrat safety tips. I have found many campgrounds with 24hr hosts, but have yet to come across a truck stop with a security patrol.
    2
  5971. I am so glad to hear they were heloful.😊
    2
  5972. I was truly heartened to see all the great tips viewers wrote in!!
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  5973. That is a very good udea.
    2
  5974. You are so welcome!
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  5975. Thank you so much. It really is critical for ladies to take this seriously!!
    2
  5976. You're welcome.
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  5977. AAA or something like it is definitely a must!!
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  5978. You're not alone!!
    2
  5979. 👍
    2
  5980. Safe travels😊
    2
  5981. That is probably thw most important one!!
    2
  5982. Time to stop being the frogs in a pot of water remaining until we're are cooked!
    2
  5983. Glad to hear I accomplished my goal which was to provide information to help solo female travelers and others be safe on the road.
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  5984. I have been blessed to be able.to.keep my home and travel extensively in my van. For me that is the best of both workds. I grt to go out on thrle road.but when I'm tir4d come back home to familiar surroundings and rest.upnfor my next trip. I strongly urge anyone considering fulltime to try it out first if possible to see if you are suited for the nomad lifestyle.
    2
  5985. Thanks for the tip.
    2
  5986. Sounds like you are already using wise precautions👍
    2
  5987. You as well😇
    2
  5988. Yes. Good idea and/or a hand held loud alarm of sorts.
    2
  5989. Thank you🥰
    2
  5990. 👍
    2
  5991. Took some time but I really wanted to offer something of value.
    2
  5992. That is a good idea. I try to feed my dog early and shut off fluids after a certain point in the evening.
    2
  5993. You are very welcome😊
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  5994. Welcome to Glow Monika. Come in iver ajd join us for Glow Lives every Satu4day at 3pm pst, 6pm est.
    2
  5995. I don't set up GoFundMe accounts for others. But I will talk to her about possibly setting up her own Cash app.
    2
  5996. I know. Right!
    2
  5997. This is Becky's choice. Yes, she does have limited funds. But living in four walls with no money left over for anything would make her miserable
    2
  5998. Good points. I don't.know if she wants to disclose her complete SS income, although I can say it is far from the max, but she is willing to discuss uer spending.
    2
  5999. ❤❤❤❤
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  6000. Thank you! You too!
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  6001. So true.
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  6002. Maybe I will see you too in January.😊
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  6003. Aw thank you🥰🥰🥰
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  6004. $300 is what she tries to limit her spending to outside of regular bills like Medicare, meds, etc.
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  6005. How it can be lower stress is that seniors can actually have some discretionary income at the end of the month and can save a little so they don't don'5 have to constantly go into credit card debt for any expense such as vehicle tires, meds, etc. Further, so many seniors are stuck in their apartments isolated from the outside world waiting to die. In Quartzsite many make friendships that last a lifetime and become part of a community with friends that actually care about them and look out for them. There is something to be said for that.
    2
  6006. Becky shared that when she was in the rv park her lot rent, etc left her basically penniless. Further, so many mobile home ajd rv parks have been bought up by large corporations that double and triple the rents forcing seniors and other low income folk out often having to leave their mobile homes behind! According to Becky she is much happier living like this.
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  6007. I will try to remember to ask that when I interview her next time.
    2
  6008. In better shape than me!!!
    2
  6009. Therr are a lot of men too. But women often go out of the work place to raise children or take care of aging parents. As such they often have no pensions and low social security income.
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  6010. If you are willing I would love to chat with you and possibly do an interview. If you are interested you can reach me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  6011. Absolutely!
    2
  6012. I am going to order one too!!
    2
  6013. She receives more per month. But this is her budget, aside from Medicare, meds, etc that she lives on when in Quartzsite for the winter months.
    2
  6014. She is camped with two other men nearby her.
    2
  6015. Hello in Puerto Rico. Hope things are better there for folks on low incomes!
    2
  6016. Yes indeed!
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  6017. Interrsting🤔
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  6018. I think so too!
    2
  6019. Everybody does😊
    2
  6020. I agree!!
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  6021. 👍👍👍
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  6022. Will try to do a follow up on that.
    2
  6023. Glad.you enjoyed it.
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  6024. I really enjoy Prepper Princess. I could.not live as assure as she does but she has some great tips.
    2
  6025. It is extremely hard to get.out of debt especially with prices in everything going up so much. But it is possible with a good plan and sticking to it.
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  6026. I don't know but we will find out. One think is that her vehicle is paid for. That is a big thing, not having a van or car payment.
    2
  6027. She does and they were very supportive if Becky pursuing her dreams. When she is ready to quit they will be there. But right now this is what Becky chooses.
    2
  6028. Becky, unlike many others, does have caring kids who support her wishes but are there for her.
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  6029. Thank you. I donky best to provide valuable and useful information.
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  6030. There are some places that are safer than others. Hopefully your daughter is in one of the safer places.
    2
  6031. Definitely ot in this area
    2
  6032. Me too.
    2
  6033. There are still some places I would go. But I would definitely fly, not drive.
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  6034. Thank you for that info. Would you be willing to perhaps share some information on how your patients were able to get prescriptions thru Canada? If so you can reach me at gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  6035. Our neighbors from th4 south are a source of weapons ajd drugs which it sounds like we have now passed on.That truly saddens me to hear.
    2
  6036. That wohld have scared the daylights out of me too. Sounds like you had a very close call!!
    2
  6037. That is a scary thought!!
    2
  6038. Satan knows his time is limited and he is getting busier by the day.
    2
  6039. That must have been terrifying!!!
    2
  6040. Hopefully those in charge will realize this before it is too late.
    2
  6041. Yes indeed. Two sisters. Such a loss!
    2
  6042. Based on thr travel advisory and other factors I would definitely not travel that route currently.
    2
  6043. There are still a few places where I feel safe such as Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta. But things can change rapidly.
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  6044. I do my best to investigate informati9n Inhear about so I can provide accurate information , especially areas where my viewers travel to with a travel advisory or recent dangerous activity. I just hope people will as you stated take note.
    2
  6045. Based on this story if she is going thru.the Lakeville Port of Entry your friend needs to be vigilant about her safety in when traveling in that area.
    2
  6046. Good point.
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  6047. Thank you Marty. I am meeting more and more.people who are buying vehicles.based on how well they could be turned into a place to live if it came to that.
    2
  6048. She actually is stationary now. Saving up for land
    2
  6049. 🤣🤣🤣🤣Then you better not go to Arizona in the winter. You'll be walking in the street.
    2
  6050. It is fun for me too to see all thecreativity people have in doing these no builds😊
    2
  6051. There are also some pretty sweet other builds.
    2
  6052. I sure hope these programs are not cut. Therr will be a lot of people seriously harmed if they are.
    2
  6053. That is what these folks are trying to figure out. How to survive in a hostile.envirnment where the rules are established to get rid of them!!
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  6054. I thought the same as you until I went to Portland, Oregon. Oh my goodness. It was an absolute nightmare all across the city everywhere you go. I had never seen such wide spread homelessness in any city I visited in California including San Diego, San Francisco, L.A., Sacremento or Oakland!!
    2
  6055. Don't you think if she had the money she would?! SMH She paid some of them and was working on the rest and had her registration up to date.
    2
  6056. No.She does.not
    2
  6057. They're ally should have parks for folks that are destitute living in rvs. I did suggest to Kaymi about taking out the back seat. She didn't think it would work. I will bring it up again when we talk again.
    2
  6058. As the saying goes , "It us a poor baker whose own children go begging bread".
    2
  6059. You get it!!.That is exactly what I.am doing.
    2
  6060. Yep!!
    2
  6061. For a number of reason including not feeling comfortable handling other folk's money I do not set up Gofund me accounts. But, I will suggest it to Jaymi.
    2
  6062. Thank you. 💜
    2
  6063. Thank you dear lady🥰
    2
  6064. That is a good question. Many in charge seem to have simply.lost their humanity.
    2
  6065. Thank you. That would be great to meet you on the road one day.
    2
  6066. Welcome to Glow🥰
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  6067. It is a hard thing I know. Are you able to get any samples from your doctor? Also, have you checked to see if you qualify for free medications from the manufacturer? If you want to email me I will share what someone I know did..Not recommending it just sharing. Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  6068. Thank you and may He bless you and yours as well🥰
    2
  6069. Thank you😊 I really appreciate your comment as I did do quite.a bit of research for this video.
    2
  6070. Glad you found it informative😊
    2
  6071. Time will tell
    2
  6072.  @patriciamoonlighter1560  🥰🥰🥰
    2
  6073. Hopefully it will not come to that for all of our sakes!!
    2
  6074. I think you are wise to be concerned. Either way, especially if Trump loses I think there is a high risk for violence. If it gets too bad we will have a national curfew with Marshall law. I pray it doesn't come to that and cooler heads prevail. What you do I think will depend on where you live and if you are a nomad or in a sticks and bricks. If you are a nomad I would strongly suggest having a plan so you are in a caravan or at least with a few other people. If you want to discuss it further you can email me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  6075. I saw more people at Costco last Sunday than I have ever seen before!!!
    2
  6076. I have to disagree with your comment about the current administration knowing exactly how long this strike will last. This strike is the absolute worst thing that could happen to Harris this close to the election and could have a significant impact on the election outcome. Pretty much everyone recognizes that. If it had been possible it is pretty certain this administration would have stopped this strike from going forth, if for no other reason than their own self interest. If I might also just point out that the person who was pushing the hardest for this strike was the president of the union, who was a guest speaker at the Republican National Convention. Interesting coincidence? I believe this man has manipulated his workers for his own personal and political gain to strike. I am betting he is collecting his extremely lucrative salary while his men are on strike and the rest of the country , especially those in Nortu Carolina and that entire region suffer from the hurricane, going without supplies. As far as thr border, we'll that has been an absolute nightmare during most of the current administration's term and following Trump torpedoing the bipartisan bill that would have helped. Basically both sides have screwed this problem up.
    2
  6077. Great point!
    2
  6078. I am going to work on that video😊
    2
  6079. Based on my recent research, even if the President pulled Taft Hartley it only means that he is asking a court to call for an 80 day cooling off period. The final decision woild be up to the Court. I personally think this strike will last between two ajd three weeks. I don't think the ego of thr union president will allow for him to settle before then based on all of his grandiose talking.
    2
  6080. The main thing is exercising good judgment. Have an adequate amount of supplies on hand at all times just un case.
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  6081. I am not sure. I have heard it can be done under something valued the Taft Hartley Act. But someone else said it wasn't constitutional. I have to do my iwn research before I answer this questi9n.
    2
  6082. I am heading into Costco in a few to see for myself. I have been hearing reports of shortages already with certain items.
    2
  6083. It has ended. At least til January.
    2
  6084. The President cannot suspend it. What the President can do is evoke Taft Hartley and request the Courts to call for a 80 day cooling off. The final decision would rest with the Courts.
    2
  6085. That is crazy that a tiny house is more expensive than a stick built one. Go figure. Yes, we need to get ready for a big inflation boost if this strike goes more than two weeks . Even a week will have an impact!
    2
  6086. I don't know why more people, especially seniors with limited resources aren't doing this. There is a group of 15 Black families in Georgia that purchased 96 acres. Another group if 20 adults bought property in Oakland and built additi9nal homes in addition to the ones already there to form a small pocket community with their kids. They have a common kitchen, play area, etc. They even all go in together on groceries and have hired a cook who prepares all their meals.
    2
  6087. Now that is really interesting as the cheapest gas I could find anywhere near me was $4.09 last week. I paid $3.96 this morning. This is in southern. California. Don't understand how gas went down here and increased there. No rhyme or reason to this all!!
    2
  6088. Will be very bad if it is prolonged!
    2
  6089. That is my concern too!
    2
  6090. It really is a delicate balance sometimes between taking care of your own household and being compassionate of the suffering of others.
    2
  6091. The sky is certainly.not falling, 🤣 but I believe there are some hard times ahead and we need to prepare in a calm and rational manner.
    2
  6092. I'll have to check that out.
    2
  6093. Thanks. Will do!
    2
  6094. I don't know about the Globalists, but I certainly think there has been some back room discussions to make sure this str8ke happens outside of those involved in the union.
    2
  6095. If I do I suee will😊 But, when I am in N.C. I am usually in Eastern N.C. near Greenville.
    2
  6096. Very smart!
    2
  6097. 🥰🥰🥰
    2
  6098. There is still time to turn it around. 2nd Chronicles 7:14 clearly tells what it will take to have God heal our nation.
    2
  6099. True that. This was a 6 yr contract with a known expiration date.
    2
  6100. Yeah. I bought a lot of hand sanitizer mot paying attention to the expiration dates!
    2
  6101. Yep. We are all.looking to be wise with our money these days!
    2
  6102. Thank you. 💜
    2
  6103. I am not selling anything. I simply provide information based on what is currently happening amd personal experience. Everyone has to evaluate things for themselves and come to their own conclusions. If someone agrees with my conclusions, fine. If they don't agree, fine too.
    2
  6104. Trust me. They make a bundle. Also, I would like disclosure on what foreign interests own which port operations in the U.S.. I am going to do some research on that. I do not believe something so vital to our national interests should be owned by foreign enterprises.
    2
  6105. I truly believe this is what the union president wanted to happen. Of you listen to him that will reveal a lot.
    2
  6106. 👍👍👍
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  6107. So smart of you to work on getting prepared for winter.👍 I certainly hope your brother and other truckers are able to get back on the road soon!!
    2
  6108. Be ready!
    2
  6109. 👍👍👍
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  6110. Great moves on your part.
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  6111. Yes. Some folks who stay in one general area are doing that. It is a smart thing to do. But only canned foods as most storage places won't allow anything else.
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  6112. What he said and what is actually happening behind the scenes I believe is very different. He stated he will not evoke Taft Hartley. But he does not want his legacy to be that he let a strike cripple this nation. Also, despite the grandiose ranting from that egomaniac, in my opinion, union president he realizes that if this strike goes on past 17 days, which will be a breaking point of sorts, the nation will turn against the union. I believe this will be resolved by October 21st. But I have been wrong before.
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  6113. I sure hope so!!
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  6114. In an article I read doing research for this video it noted that WalMart and Dollar Tree were some of the main retailers that wihld be impacted by a Long strike. That makes since now with what you shared.
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  6115. I just left the Costco in my area. There are plenty of supplies of everything still. I think people in areas probe to hurricanes are probably more prone to panic due to what happened in Tennesse and N.C. following hurricane Helene
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  6116. That is what I am hearing too.
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  6117. You would be surprised where you can fit small packs of rise and beans, small cans of sardines and flat packs of tuna... in shoes, in nets across the ceiling and many more non typical al storage places.
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  6118. Quite possible, unless you have farmers marketd nearby.
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  6119. I certainly hope this strike doesn't go long for everyone's sake. It couldn't have happened at a worse time. One viewer shared that due to the hurricane supplies in Costcos in Tennesse and NC are depleted, as one would expect. I have read that car parts, autos, and electronics will be heavily impacted. As far as the heat I am back in moderate weather, but last week I was on the road and it was miserably hot with bugs galore!!!😡
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  6120. Have no idea what that is
    2
  6121. Thanks for that tip.
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  6122. Aw thanks Regina. Sending love back your way💙💜🧡
    2
  6123. Yes, it is 😊
    2
  6124. She uses a.butane stove.
    2
  6125. It really is a whole lot more. One trucker in the comments was saying that places are charging so much for them to park which is a problem. I'm also wondering if the truckers dropping out are being replaced by truckers delivering goods from Mexico. I ask this because I tried to talk to a trucker as part of this video and he only spoke Spanish???
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  6126. I can say for a fact that miracles do happen Teresa. I have been the recipient of a few myself. I sincerely hope you get one which will allow you to experience some of the artistic endeavors you seek. I would love to chat with you and possibly interview you. If you are interested you can reach me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  6127. Welcome aboard. Come on over and join us on Glow Lives every Saturday at 3pm pst.
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  6128. Smart move buying that property!
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  6129. I completely agree!
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  6130. I think that is a fabulous idea. People are going to have to have to get used to to making the sacrifice of living in shared spaces.
    2
  6131. It is certainly not golden for many.
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  6132. If.you could tell me the name. I don't open links.
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  6133. Well now you have to hide a case of sodas!!
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  6134. Some people who commit crimes may be desperate and can't buy food, pay rent or take care if other necessities. But some are just criminals who prey on others because it is easier than getting a job.
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  6135. Sounds like you had an amazing dad.
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  6136. Maybe🤔
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  6137. Thanks. That is a great tip!
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  6138. All great points. Thank you
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  6139. We certainly need God's protection in times such as these.
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  6140. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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  6141. These are the cities that are in thr news the most so they were the easiest to get clips from. But actually statistics show that this is happening across the country. Additionally, at least to date, the overwhelming majority of the crimes shown in these clips are U.S. citizens. And all three if the criminals who committed the latest three serious attacks in the N.Y. subway were citizens. This problem was getting worse long before the debacle at the border.
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  6142. Don't want to work. Easier to get money by committing crimes. No fear of harsh penalties or sentences if they get caught.....
    2
  6143. Great point!!
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  6144. Covering windows if you are sleeping in your vehicles is a safety necessity, especially for solo female van dwellers. And, no. I don't think crime is only bad in large cities. But, statistics clearly demonstrate that you are at much higher than average risk for having your vehicle stolen or vandalized in many ofnth4 larger cities.
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  6145. Doing your advance research is essential!!
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  6146. I think it will be a lot worse before it gets better.
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  6147. That is exactly what a lot of folks now do in San Francisco. They actually leave their doors unlocked and trunks open.
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  6148. It was so funny to me when Martin was explaining he was a beginner at building with wood as I was looking at the fantastic wood paneling he did. LOL
    2
  6149. Sorry. No, Ford Transit like stated in the rest of the video.
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  6150. They are so great with helping to circulate air inside such a small space.
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  6151. I am thinking it is a high top, but I will ask next time I see them.
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  6152. Thank you! 😃 I try to ask the questions I would want answered.if I was watching the video. Plus it is so easy as I am so lucky interviewing such cool folks.
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  6153. It is a fabulous idea, especially checking to see what fits inside in advance.
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  6154. Lucky me for sure!
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  6155. Haha. Just a mellow dog.
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  6156. That pretty much sums it up. LOL
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  6157. It is so much fun doing a video that has so many creative and useful ideas and tips.
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  6158. Oops. My mistake. I have a Ram Promaster so I guess I have that on the brain . Plus ar 71 Indo have senior moments🤣 I do have Ford Transit listed in the title ajd Martin does explain that it is a Ford Transit at thr start of the tour.
    2
  6159. Me too☺️
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  6160. Hi Mark, I am planning to do an update in the near future.
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  6161. Thank you for the info.
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  6162. I know it must be. It is hard to even rent a room here for 1k per month.
    2
  6163. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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  6164. Going into retirement with your bouse la8d off is a very smart move!!
    2
  6165. Definitely need some changes.
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  6166. I pray someone will be there for you as you have more than paid it forward.
    2
  6167. A number of people are moving overseas. I think even with all the madness going in here I would miss the U.S. too much to move fulltime. But who knows. We'll see.
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  6168. Many lower paying jobs did not have retirement plans.
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  6169. Actually I don't believe it is silly to pay tithes. I do.
    2
  6170. It should be common sense that when you have no discretionary income you won't be doing any socializing. But as the saying goes commons sense ain't so common, especially when coupled with a lack of compassion. 😊
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  6171. Thank goodness you and your brother at least have each other!!
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  6172. You are not alone. More and more seniors are moving from the U.S. to other countries in retirement.
    2
  6173. Yep. It is a pretty startling reality for many.
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  6174. It is indeed crazy!
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  6175. According to 2022 figures around 65% of Americans own their own home. That used to be the American dream. But it seems forces are in play to change this. Several large corporations have been buying up large quantities of middle priced homes across the country and renting thrm out. I also recently saw a new development of homes that were not for sale but for rent
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  6176. I do believe that more ajd mire seniors are going to have to eventually live in shared housing situations to simply survive.
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  6177. I appreciate that🥰
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  6178. I'm with you!!
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  6179. That is a disgrace. I am so sorry to hear you have had to put up with that madness!!
    2
  6180. Sadly many feel that way. It is truly a national disgrace how seniors are so often left to fend for themselves after spending a lifetime contributing to society and paying taxes.
    2
  6181. I think everyone knows that. Unfortunately everyone doesn't know their finances or lives will be devastated by cancer, or divorce or other circumstances.
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  6182. Welcome to Glow. Come join us on our weekly LIVES every Saturday at 3pm pst Kindness is certainly a good starting point. Sounds like you made some good decisions early on regarding retirement.
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  6183. Sadly.many.no longer have the mindset.to honor their parents.
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  6184. It truly is necessary more than ever for people, especially seniors to learn about what is going on to better prepare,. Also, coming together as one strong voice is imperative!
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  6185. Really??? I didn't realize that based on what so many folks living there on YouTube are always saying.
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  6186. I still believe people jeed to hear this information, especially about the impact of social isolation so they can make changes if possible.
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  6187. It sounds like you have made wise decisions that have paid off..Wishing you the wonderful retirement you have earned and so richly deserve.
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  6188. You are correct. Social securitu was not intended to be a sole source of income for seniors. But then one of the expected sources, fixed retirements, has all but gone by the wayside. In addition the gap between wages and cost of living has widened significantly and there has been wage stagnation to a great degree for lower income earning folks. All of these things have made it difficult for folks to put money in savings, which was supposed to be the third source of retirement income. So many folks are indeed down to depending solely on SS.
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  6189. Now that simply does not make sense unless you have plenty of discretionary income!
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  6190. Sounds like some folks need to consider moving there!!
    2
  6191. So many are having to bec9me n9mads out of necessity. But doing so without the safety net of an emergency fund is really like playing Russian roulette.should something happen to the vehicles they are living in.
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  6192. Welcome to Glow😊 You are not alone in deciding to leave the U.S. I think over the next year there is going to be a huge exit as it is highly likely some of the Project 2025 proposals are going to be implement to the detriment of many!!
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  6193. You are so welcome!
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  6194. How on earth do you survive on $540 a month???
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  6195. I am so sorry to hear this on so many levels, especially the judgment from siblings. Sometimes we have to luck our own family.
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  6196. From the Supreme Court to local municipalities they are indeed making it illegal to be homeless!!
    2
  6197. Yep. I definitely need to be hanging out there!
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  6198. That is wild!!!
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  6199. My daughter is also on the spectrum. Sometimes the best option is not to try to be accepted by so called "normal" people but to do your own thing and start some kind of business utilizing your unique skills whatever they may be. You'd be surprised at how successful that could be.
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  6200. Congratulations. It sounds like you have made some good choices that turned out well for you.
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  6201. I can't agree with that as I know so many who are in bad situations due to circumstances beyond their control: Divorce, illness, loss of job just before qualifying for a pension. I even know someone who retired and was doing well for.one year when the owner of the company died and somehow the kids managed to raid the retirement fund leaving all the retirees with years if service with nothing. One man even reportedly commited suicide as a result.
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  6202. What you say is sad but unfortunately so very true.
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  6203. My understanding is that is before any expenses and as Medicare payments are an expense I believe the average is before that deduction.
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  6204. Well for one thing women are frequently paid less for similiar positions, at least professionally than men. Also, women are frequently in lower paying occupations such as social services as compared to engineering, etc. Last, many more women step away from the workforce for many years to raise their children than do men and also stop working to help with elderly parents and grandchildren. This all results in less put into the social security system than men.
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  6205. Thank goodness. You are one of the fortunate.
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  6206. In San Diego county you are lucky to find a room for rent for $1,000!
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  6207. Very true. There are so many free activities also at many senior centers.
    2
  6208. Hopefully there is a solution that will work for all of us.
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  6209. I think your relative is headed for a very rude awakening. But this is unfortunately her cnoice.
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  6210. You must almost have to be a financial genius!
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  6211. You need to turn on your active listening ears. In the beginning of this video I clearly stated that this was the first in a series of 3 or 4 videos. In the 3rd and maybe 4th video I will discuss possible solutions.
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  6212. Thank you for tuning in and commenting.
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  6213. The ones who could improve things are not talking about it. Those in the midst of it are!!
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  6214. Sadly medical costs seem likely to continue going up.
    2
  6215. 🥰🥰🥰
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  6216. Thank you so much. I truly am humbled by your gift❤
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  6217. Are you talking about me? If so, I have a special needs daughter I am responsible for. I adopted my special needs great-niece as an infant.
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  6218. Unfortunately the third part of what was meant to be part of one's retirement income, fixed pensions, have all but been eliminated except for some government jobs. Additionally, given the uneven increase in cost of living relative to the increase in wages, a good 40% or more of citizens are living paycheck to paycheck and cannot put money in savings, which was supposed to be the other third of one's retirement income. When coupled with how many women leave the outside workplace to care for children or elderly parents and typically already earn less than men, it is not surprising to most intelligent folk how so many individuals, especially women, are suffering financially in their senior years.
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  6219. How much???
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  6220. I can't agree. Yes, there are certainly some who simply didn't save who could have. But, many older women facing divorce find themselves after years as a homemakes thrust into thr workplace with few work skills or with major health problems as a senior often facing poverty. Also, many women who did work at significant jobs were in and out of the workplace raising children, helping with grandchildren, or taking care of aging parents to their own demise.
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  6221. Thr folly of the young!
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  6222. Just look at the news with recent events ajd that pretty clearly shows where many are in this country regarding empathy or compassion.
    2
  6223. Folks really need to be developing additional streams of income if at all possible!
    2
  6224. True that!!
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  6225. I am sorry but I you lost me????
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  6226. You're talking to the choir. I have been saying for quite a long time that senior need to srartlive in community or house sharing in order to survive.
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  6227. For most that seems the case.
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  6228. I think anyone counting on social security after 2035 may be in for a big surprise!!
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  6229. It is soncritical.to have an effectvve one in place before retiring.
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  6230. Age discrimination is real and strong unfortunately in America.
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  6231. True. It was designed to be part of a thre part retirement consisting of fixed pensions,savings, and social security. Most people no longer have fixed pensions and many are barely getting by on what they make with the cost of living. So, we are where we are.
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  6232. It does seem a number of red states have declined to participate in programs that provide additional services and health care. But a lot of blue stated have high costs of living. It is certainly a trade off.
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  6233. No telling what cuts are in store!!
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  6234. The first thing he needs to do is do away with thr 2025 Project which will devastate seniors, especially, low.income and disabled ones, low.income single.parents who need child care thru Head Start programs, anyone needing health care thru the Affordable Care.Act , disabled children and specialn needs children who receive services thru federal funding of programs for them. I won't even start on how.much more we will all be paying on necessary goods amd services that will go up due to tariffs. Yes, people are counting on him. I hope he does the right thing!
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  6235. Social security was indeed not meant to be one's sole source of retirement income. Sadly, one of the three legs of retirement, fixed pensions, is all but non -existent. Also, certain life saving medications can cost thousands per month and house insurance rates have gone insane such that even with paid off hones seniors can have insurance costs double or more of what their mortgages were. I could go on and on. It is easy to sit back and judge others when you don't know the facts of their circumstances. To make such a broad statement about everyone who is living solely on SS is in my opinion ignorant.
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  6236. Some certainly do. Liz Cheney, Alyssa Griffin, Adam Kinzinger and many more.
    2
  6237. More and more parking lots where Planet Fitness gyms are located are limiting how long you can he parked there. Additionally, many do not want to leave grandkids and other family. But for some it is a good option
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  6238. You're most welcome 😊
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  6239. My guess is they will be closing their boarders soon 🤣🤣🤣
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  6240. God bless you!!
    2
  6241. I wish!!
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  6242. At least you took acti9n to try and make your situation better. Sounds like a smart move.
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  6243. Great info. Thank you. I would love for you to come on one of my GLOW LIVE broadcasts on Saturdays at 3pm pst to share how these changes have improved your quality of life. So happy for you😊
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  6244. They are indeed!
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  6245. You would have to have land to put any tiny house on, but at least this could probably fit in a backyard. Would have to find out zoning.
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  6246. That is the challenge. But more cities are allowing tiny homes in backyards.
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  6247. Details details LOL
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  6248. I agree
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  6249. Thank you 🥰
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  6250. Enter than living in the streets!
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  6251. Good idea 💡
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  6252. Definitely not for everyone.
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  6253. It doesn't sound like it was bolted down???
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  6254. 🤣🤣🤣. I understand.
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  6255. Please do. I'd love to see it.
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  6256. I wouldn't try putting a second person in one of these.
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  6257. Good question
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  6258. With some imagination and creativity almost anything can be redone and repurposed.
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  6259. That would be the challenge. Where to put it. That is whybso many nomads are buying a small piece of land to have as a homebase.
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  6260. I guess it depends on where a person was before.
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  6261. Yeah, not ideal but better than being on the streets. I hope to visit some more tiny house communities with very small units later this summer. Check.out the tear drop I just aired.
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  6262. Seems light enough it could be moved to a location easily. Though I would bolt it down to be more secure.
    2
  6263. Maybe the vents already in will work?
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  6264. That would work🤣
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  6265. I did???
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  6266. I bet a tiny home could be built from scrap wood left over at construction sites that they might give away rather than have to dump it🤔
    2
  6267. 🤣🤣🤣
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  6268. Yes
    2
  6269. 🤣🤣🤣
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  6270. The supports are steel from what I could determine. But.not the shell. It is some sort of hard plastic or resin?
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  6271. The supports are steel.
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  6272. That is something to check out.
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  6273. Will do. It may take awhile as I get 190's of emails.
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  6274. I agree. To truly be viable longterm some upgrades would be needed. But fir emergency situations it certainly beats living on the streets.
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  6275. I love those Ikea mini kitchens too. Hope to get to use one I a project one day as well.
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  6276. Great idea 💡
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  6277. You're preaching to the choir!
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  6278. I have been doing skme research on that. With some of the laws passed in California it is easier to put a tiny house in your backyard. I'll have to share more as I learn more.
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  6279. It could probably be modified on many ways to fit the needs of user.
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  6280. G99d ideas 💡
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  6281. Yep!
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  6282. Yes. It would be better than sleeping outdoors. Sadly the number of homeless on the streets I likely to increase.
    2
  6283. Windows could definitely be added.
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  6284. I would buy land for a homestead.
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  6285. That could be fixed.
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  6286. Good point.
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  6287. 🤣🤣🤣
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  6288. Great.minds....🤣
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  6289. It is not by any means the best solution, but it is better than the streets. Certainly a lot more research would have to be done.
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  6290. There are a number of places this could go on private land and be lived in. And, a number you couldn't. Whoever buys any kind of she'd to live in has to do their due diligence.
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  6291. One if my main reasons for making this video was really also to just get oeople thinking about options. I have seen some Tuff Sheds here made of wood that I really like and can have regular residential doors amd eindows. They can be built out little by little with insulation and even a mini split for heating and air.
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  6292. You definitely have to check the z9ning ajd HOA rules if in a HOA community. Although on the backyard HOAs can't enforce anything in mist places.
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  6293. Yes, it still would be a great price for a roof over one's head!
    2
  6294. Check out Tuff Sheds too. They have all kinds of sheds, but they are much more expensive but still much cheaper than a custom built tiny house. With Tuff Sheds the.installation on a cement pad or blocks is included in the price and you can choose your dimensions. If I didn't do something like this I think I would find a housing development construction site and ask for wood scraps. Sometimes they have large sheets of wood that you can piece together on the framing.
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  6295. Good suggestions. Definitely remove the outside locks so no one can lock you in.
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  6296. For someone sleeping on the streets.or about to this is a great option. I would certainly prefer it to no covering over.my head. It is all relative!
    2
  6297. Don't know who that is.
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  6298. 🤣🤣🤣
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  6299. Me as well.
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  6300. Thank you😊
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  6301. Um🤔Something to definitely check out.
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  6302. No, I don't.
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  6303. It is not for everyone, but it would beat living on the street.
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  6304. Certainly not for everyone.
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  6305. I have loads more🤣🤣🤣
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  6306. True
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  6307. Now that would be very cool!!
    2
  6308. It is doable for sure, especially in an emergency.
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  6309. Much less than we think, especially if you are somewhere beautiful where you spend a lot of time outside.
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  6310. Tha would sure work
    2
  6311. Yes it 😊would
    2
  6312. There definitely are some things that need to be adjusted. I wouldn't place it directly on the dirt. I would have it on either a concrete pad or more likely blocks of some sort. Definitely would change out the front door so I couldn't be locked in from the outside. But as you suggest a wood option is a better choice, but one many can't afford. I do however, have an older video posted on wood Tuff Sheds and more recently Lowes wood sheds.
    2
  6313. 🤣🤣🤣
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  6314. 🤣🤣🤣
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  6315. 🤣🤣🤣Not for everyone. LOL
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  6316. Good ideas
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  6317. I agree. One absolutely needs to do their research on zoning, water rights, etc before putting up a tiny house.
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  6318. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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  6319. Thanks for the info😊
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  6320. I would love to hear more when you have it finished!
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  6321. Some have been living in cardboard boxes for years. This is an upgrade!
    2
  6322. There wohld need to be a few .modifications.
    2
  6323. It is surprising how much living can be done in a small space
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  6324. At Costco
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  6325. I'll.have to check them out. Thanks😊
    2
  6326. I think that could be fixed, but I'm not sure.
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  6327. Murphy type bed
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  6328. Yes. That is th4 challenge whether with this shed or any time house.
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  6329. Wonder if Lizard skin insulati9n would reduce that?
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  6330. It is better than being on the streets But, could be improved upon for sure.
    2
  6331. Now that is an interesting thought🤫
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  6332. Yep. There are elected ofticials who pat themselves on the backs because they have housed people, including children, in TENTS!
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  6333. I haven't looked at Lowes. It would need to be secured for sure.
    2
  6334. That is true.
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  6335. I have a video coming out today that dies just that😊
    2
  6336. 🥰🥰🥰
    2
  6337. Thanks. I ran out of the house.no makeup, lipstick or.anything. Just a quick trip to Costco. This'll teach me. LOL
    2
  6338. You are right. That is the biggest challenge.
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  6339. I wohld absolutely change the locks to prevent that possibility!
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  6340. Definitely would change the lock set up!!
    2
  6341. It really is a good price!
    2
  6342. Thank you. The Good News is certainly worth repeating.
    2
  6343. You van expand the ventilation & add fans
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  6344. There is some very cheap land in the Conch area in Apache county in Arizona. I am not aware of any programs providing funds for land.
    2
  6345. You are blessed. Unfortunately, many seniors in New Jersry with paid off homes are having to move due to outrageous property tax increases!
    2
  6346. I am always believing something can be done. Enthusiasm is contagious LOL
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  6347. Check out the tour I just aired of a teardrop and see what you think.
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  6348. It could be added
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  6349. Still better than the streets!
    2
  6350. There are likely ones with windows.
    2
  6351. I really like Tuff Sheds too.
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  6352. Insulation
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  6353. It is definitely not for everyone.
    2
  6354. That's what I was thinking!!!
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  6355. Yeah, the sale has since ended at Costco. But they have shows with tiny homes ajd sheds at least once a year at this Costco.
    2
  6356. As you noted, it is better than a tent😊
    2
  6357. I think building a shed/tiny house is often the best option structurally. but not affordable for many
    2
  6358. You raise some valid issues and certainly worth looking into.
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  6359. Yes. Making sure thr zoning in your area permits such a setup is crucial.
    2
  6360. That is the challenge.
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  6361. Or what you can afford
    2
  6362. 🤣🤣🤣
    2
  6363. Good idea!
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  6364. That's the key!
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  6365. Good point.
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  6366. 👍👍👍
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  6367. Yep😊
    2
  6368. Yes. Would have to address that.
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  6369. In a backyard or buy a small piece of property.
    2
  6370. This is far from a solution to homelessness. That would require people who care more about those who are homeless than lining their pockets.and grabbing headlines. Sadly those kind of folks appear to be in short supply in the positions of real.power.
    2
  6371. I actually have an abnormally high fear 9f buying any land anywhere near where there are gators🤣
    2
  6372. I would spray.insulationun it. But building a wood tiny house with donated scrap wood is a good idea too.
    2
  6373. In someone's backyard who doesn't have an HOA or buy a small piece of unrestricted land.
    2
  6374. Curtain and a portable toilet.
    2
  6375. I wonder if they make ,one with a window?
    2
  6376. Now I am confused. Why could a oerson who decided to downsize and love in a shed not shop at Costco? For one thing the gas there is considerably cheaper as are the medications. Also, because a person chooses to live in a shed doesn't mean they don't have a car. Perhaps this would be set up.on someone else's property or maybe they have a friend with a truck People who live in sheds still have friends🤔
    2
  6377. Hopefully not. But guess what, someone could probably actually build a shed this size for not much more using wood, some of it possibly sourced from scrap wood from construction sites.
    2
  6378. Great minds...🤣
    2
  6379. Good point.
    2
  6380. It can be achallenge finding places to.put a tiny house. But gradually laws are changing as more tiny house communities pop.up.
    2
  6381. O would use solar and a stackable portable station that would provide ample power.
    2
  6382. Thanks Sheila. Hope you are having a wonderful day too😊
    2
  6383. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
    2
  6384. That is so true Sylvia!!
    2
  6385. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
    2
  6386. I am not going after immigrants. I am speaking up for homeless citizens, especially veterns, seniors, and children who have been discarded and ignored and saying they should be our first priority. I am speaking against.those in positions to help vulnerable honeless citizens who choose not to. As I have stated many times before, everyone in America is an immigrant by choice or force except Native Americans. Anyone who has watched or listened to my videos for any length of time, which is clearly not you, would know that. We have a duty, just like parents have to their own children, to take care of our citizens first.and then whoever else we are able to extend a hand to.
    2
  6387. Most of these individuals will. ikely not become citizens ajd certainly not in time for the next election. Having said that, however, it is still a colossal problem!
    2
  6388. Doesn't look like that is going to happen anytime soon.
    2
  6389. The more peaceful exposure to this out of control situation the better.
    2
  6390. A tentative agreement has been reached by Biden and McArthy. It has to pass.Congress, which may be a challenge.
    2
  6391. Time to vote them all out I say!
    2
  6392. Start.preparing!!!
    2
  6393. I agree that silver is a good.investment right now.
    2
  6394. I don't see anyone who I believe is up to the job unfortunately!
    2
  6395. I believe they will raise the debt ceiling. But the damage has already been done to our reputation as a nation on the world scene. This will have major ramifications and help enemies of the U.S. in the future.
    2
  6396. I budget my funds each.month. I know ahead of time how much money I have. When I get to the end of my money for the month I quit spending. I don't borrow money. I plan in advance. Seems so simple.
    2
  6397. The new version of survival.if the fittest!
    2
  6398. I actually think both sides are acting in a pretty irresponsible fashion which is ultimately going to hurt poor folk the most. I was simply aghast that they went home for a holiday without this being resolved. I would have been fired for such ongoing poor performance on my job!
    2
  6399. I absolutely agree!
    2
  6400. I think both sides of the aisle have demonstrated that their main concern is their own selfish interests and not those of the people they are supposed to represent.
    2
  6401. Afraid it may be too late ska😒
    2
  6402. That is a good question!!
    2
  6403. I have to wonder what is going to happen when the folks who work in restaurants and other businesses decide to leave. The entire economy of a city could collapse. This direction we are heading in of building housing and making ordinances only the rich can afford is unsustainable. The question is where is the breaking point.
    2
  6404. Yep. I agree.
    2
  6405. So what is the solution, cuz I sure don't know!!
    2
  6406. He drives it like any other truck driver would.
    2
  6407. He really is. That was just one of his quips🤣
    2
  6408. Thank you. Something just rises up in me when people who are vulnerable are bullied or mistreated.
    2
  6409. I have another interview I just did with them coming up later this week. Stay tuned. They really are a lovely couple.
    2
  6410. Folks like this just truly deserve such respect for the life of service they have lived.
    2
  6411. Make.me consider beccming a vegetarian!
    2
  6412. Ok😊
    2
  6413. After interviewing this lovely couple I am certainly reconsidering my diet.
    2
  6414. Amen to that!!
    2
  6415. We did not really discuss that. Perhaps another interview another time.
    2
  6416. He usnindeed. I sure couldn't drive it!
    2
  6417. Glad Ibwas able to give you a peek inside.
    2
  6418. She is very a very sweet lady.
    2
  6419. They really enjoy each other's company after all these years. It is such a lovely thing to see.
    2
  6420. Less than 2 months from what was said.
    2
  6421. It certainly did. They have a wonderful testimony.
    2
  6422. Thank you. I believe Mr. Bernie was 77 when he did this build. An absolute inspiration and encouragement for us to keep going.
    2
  6423. You also received good home training😊 Seems to be in short supply these days.
    2
  6424. Me too! Lots of wisdom between the two of them.
    2
  6425. We could certainly stand more of it!!
    2
  6426. I think justt about anyone would want to!!
    2
  6427. They are indeed an inspiration.
    2
  6428. Amen!!
    2
  6429. It came across in the comment as a negative. As though I was treating them in a less respectful manner because of their age, which of course was not the case.
    2
  6430. Yes. They are.
    2
  6431. I asked th4m if it is Parkinson. They said, No. It is apparently a different problem.
    2
  6432. They really are a lovely couple. So glad you enjoyed meeting them. Welcome to the Glow Family. Come in over ajd join us every Saturday at 3pm pst for our weekly LIVES.
    2
  6433. Me too!!. I hope I reach that age🤣🤣🤣
    2
  6434. He and his wife are alsonthr sweetest people you would ever want to meet.
    2
  6435. I did. More than once ☺️
    2
  6436. God willing!!
    2
  6437. Thank you. It was such a pleasure meeting Mr. Bernie and Ms. Lois.
    2
  6438. Afraid I don't know the answer to that.
    2
  6439. They are two of the loveliest people I have ever met.
    2
  6440. Sweet as they come😊
    2
  6441. Thry are truly kind and generous to others and each other. I think their positive outlook on life as well as their diet, vegan with lots if fresh veggies, has s lot to do with their longevity.
    2
  6442. Not affordable campgrounds thru the country that are gated. Wish we did have something like this countrywide!
    2
  6443. How did so many get like this?🤔
    2
  6444. You're welcome. Stay safe.
    2
  6445. I have stayed at rest areas all across thr country. Have passed in some but stayed at others. This has given me cause to rethink that as an option.
    2
  6446. Thank you so much. I'm so glad you are a part of our Glowbie family.
    2
  6447. I believe some people are simply evil.
    2
  6448. Despite the evil among us there are still so many good folks too.
    2
  6449. ❤❤❤❤
    2
  6450. I said what I said because the vast majority of the time the stories of violence shared by news programs are incidents that happen in large cities., with the exception of mass shootings. Thr impression given is given is large urban areas are the "danger zones". What I was trying to say and perhaps did not articulate clearly was that narrative is not an accurate one.
    2
  6451. Just sad whatever the crazy reason this evil mad man did what he did. A lesson for sure if that is the case, just give these folks what they want. Material things can be replaced, but not a life.
    2
  6452. Yikes!! 🤯
    2
  6453. Thank goodness you were safe.
    2
  6454. Thanks for the info. I never knew that😊 If you are interested and we can figure out how I.would love to do a collaboration with you sometime
    2
  6455. Traveling in an rv or camper can be a wonderful experience and overwhelmingly people are not harmed doing it. But there are evil people out there and precautions need to be taken to stay safe.
    2
  6456. 🥰🥰🥰
    2
  6457. Ansolutely.
    2
  6458. Some WalMarts are in very sketchy areas or near them. I actually prefer truck stops to WalMarts.
    2
  6459. The young man who attacked this couple was not an illegal alien. There are certainly some problems facing our borders but attempting to paint every horrific act with a border brush is disingenuous and doesn't help solve the problem.
    2
  6460. Learning to listen to your gut and trust it is one of the best safety features on the road or anywhere.
    2
  6461. Thr thing is rest stops were ine of my go to overnight spots as there were always kits others parked there. I will definitely reconsider that option now.
    2
  6462. I had no idea and Inthink most people are unaware of that. Thanks for the info.
    2
  6463. It is easy to get comfortable and let your guard down, especially if there are people nearby during the day. This is a cautionary tale of why it is necessary to always be alert and mindful of your surroundings on the road.
    2
  6464. Yes. It is.
    2
  6465. It is an area that is usually fairly large with parking and bathrooms off highways exits. There is often some open spaces and sometimes vending machines. Some are quite nice and others are rather run down. Overnight parking is often allowed. They are all across the country. But, there is typically no security at these locations.
    2
  6466. What a sad state of affairs we have come to.
    2
  6467. Yes.it truly is.
    2
  6468. From what I am hearing the perpetrator wanted their tow vehicle.
    2
  6469. Very!
    2
  6470. Yes, there may he a higher concentration of people in cities but as the tragic incident involving the senior couple revealed folks need to be vigilant regarding their safety everywhere.
    2
  6471. Definitely have to be careful and alert
    2
  6472. Thank you. It was hard to make this video and so sad. But I want to make sure that people are aware that they need to be vigilant and take precautions.
    2
  6473. Don't think nomads need a bodyguard 😊 But it certainly is necessary to be vigilant and alert.
    2
  6474. It just so saddens me that good people have to be worried about this kind of evil!
    2
  6475. It really is a shocking incident.
    2
  6476. I am songlad to hear that you are going to be vigilant and take proper precautions on the road.
    2
  6477. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
    2
  6478. It is so sad that we have had to come to this in order to stay safe.
    2
  6479. No. Indonesia do click bait. This was a real life tragedy and something people must be made aware of so they will be alert and vigilant.
    2
  6480. Now that is a man who protects his woman and family👍
    2
  6481. It is true. After being on the road for awhile without incident there is a tendency to let our guard down. This situation shows that we must remain alert at all times
    2
  6482. I think decent folks will always be shocked by evil as it goes so against what we would do. But shocked or not we must.be aware of the possibility of this kind of behavior and be vigilant.
    2
  6483. It is truly sad.
    2
  6484. It was heart breaking. I pray God's comfort and protection over her as well.
    2
  6485. 🥰🥰🥰😊
    2
  6486. I have not heard there is any connection. But I imagine they will certainly look into the possibility.
    2
  6487. Some people are so hyped up on drugs they don't care where they are when they commit crimes. Look at all thr people doing the smash and grabs at stores in the daytime.
    2
  6488. That is just crazy and scary. Thank goodness you are ok. The fact that police were nearby when they tried this just demonstrates how far some people will go.
    2
  6489. Sadly yes.
    2
  6490. I agree there are thankfully more good people than bad.
    2
  6491. That is a good question🤔
    2
  6492. You are so welcome
    2
  6493. This video was going to be too Ling if I included that. So,, I am going to do another video on those beautiful window covers. So stay tuned.
    2
  6494. Aluminess is one of the many companies Inchecked with for pricing on racks because many of the top van builders use their products. Their racks are custom built to be very lightweight and are quite expensive. Obviously, as I don't yet have any racks their prices were more than I was willing to pay.
    2
  6495. What a cool idea. Your grands might never go home🤣
    2
  6496. Barry looks great for any age. Must be all that fun he's having in his van🤣
    2
  6497. Isn't Tiffany awesome!!
    2
  6498. When I say free I mean you don't have tompay money out of pocket. But yes. It is a work exchange.
    2
  6499. Isn't she sweet!!
    2
  6500. It is actually pretty cool. I could easily stay somewhere that amazing!!
    2
  6501. I totally agree. The power.if the tongue is tremendous, for good ir bad.ajd we are not required to continually allow folks to saturate us with content that is bad for our spirit.
    2
  6502. Aw, thanks🥰
    2
  6503. Thank you Maria❤
    2
  6504. Oh, I really like that👍
    2
  6505. I am so happy you found me too!!
    2
  6506. I remember how Christnon the cross.in thr midst of his suffering made sure his mother was provided for by John. This was a clear example of how we should look after our elders.
    2
  6507. Thank you so much🥰
    2
  6508. Hugs to you as well😊
    2
  6509. Tua k you for your comment. It motivates me😊
    2
  6510. I am so happy to hear that you are accepting the positive affirmation challenge Zelda. You just don't know. 👍
    2
  6511. There is nothing wrong with slow and sure. More time to work out any bugs.
    2
  6512. ❤💜💙
    2
  6513. Because regular.people fighting or throwing trash aren't the ones getting rvers denied parking on WalMart parking lots. It is irresponsible and selfish rvers and other folks living or camping in vehicles who are causing us to lose these privileges.
    2
  6514. Generally speaking I think 5 hours of driving is a good amount with breaks between. Breakfast around 7 or 8. Hit the road by 9 and stop no for the night nonlater than 5pm, unless there is a specific spot sooner you want to visit and stay at for awhile. I look at the truck stops map as well as Campendium, ioverlander, and some other apps to find places to park or camp.starting about 50 miles before I plan to stop to about 50 miles past where I plan to stop so I have options and check them.out before dark.
    2
  6515. That is both true and sad
    2
  6516. ❤❤❤
    2
  6517. Thank m you for letting me know itnwas helpful. I appreciate it very much
    2
  6518. Will do!
    2
  6519. Thank you Susan🙂
    2
  6520. Thank you for watching. May God bless you as well.
    2
  6521. That is the optimal solution and something I encourage people to do. Aquire a plot of land for a home base if possible. Sadly, many can not afford to do that.
    2
  6522. Thanks for watching and commenting.🙂
    2
  6523. That is indeed one of the challenges about van life if you do not have a built in a/c in your rig and a generator or some other way to power it. There are more and more options hitting the market everyday but they are expensive. The best thing is to go to higher and cooler locations to wait out the heat or stay inside whether at senior centers, libraries or other cool places during the heat of the day. AND stay hydrated! It can be very dangerous.
    2
  6524. Perfect😊
    2
  6525. Hello My favorite guy😊
    2
  6526. True. But what they do is ticket the vehicle until it has thousands of dollars in tickets the owner can't pay. They contact the owner and either force them to leave the vehicle or show up in the day when they have gone for groceries, etc and impound the rv.
    2
  6527. The better I seek to get at producing relevant and informative videos, the more work it is and skills I find I am lacking. So, thank you for recognizing that many YouTube creators, including myself, do put a lot of effort in our videos. Your comments really motivate me to continue.
    2
  6528. There are alot if things contri using to thr problem and it is only.getting wirse from what I am seeing out on the streets.
    2
  6529. Thank you 🥰
    2
  6530. That is such a convenience and cost savings to be able to be able touse public transportation.
    2
  6531. I learn so much from my subscribers too😊
    2
  6532. Or.you can catch up with Tim at a meetup🤣
    2
  6533. Let.me know if you end up doing one of these!
    2
  6534. He really is!!!👷
    2
  6535. Great thinking. What's that saying.... Necessity is the mother of invention.
    2
  6536. Part time really is a great option. Looking forward to hearing about the rig you eventually choose Carol
    2
  6537. But thry can use information on how to make a cheap one certainly. 🤔
    2
  6538. The way Tim explained it made it so easy tonunderstand.
    2
  6539. Haha. No motorized for Tim and Carol the Builders🤣🤣😍
    2
  6540. Amen!!!
    2
  6541. You got to see it in person Pam. Wasn't that tarp.awning cool!!
    2
  6542. For her own reasons she chose not to promote the builder
    2
  6543. If you keep it up with these reports Graham you are going to make me have to visit Tasmania!!!
    2
  6544. You're welcome
    2
  6545. I don't think it would coat that much to get it liveable if you do the work yourself. As far as permits and such, that would be needed for any tiny house unless it was somewhere with no restrictions.
    2
  6546. Good point.
    2
  6547. You are blessed. Want to sell half an acre🤣🤣🤣
    2
  6548. 🥰🥰🥰 I do love my hats🤣
    2
  6549. There are some beautiful ones out there you wouldn't know are sheds once you are inside.
    2
  6550. I'll check those out too. Thanks
    2
  6551. I think it is easier to arrange😊
    2
  6552. I wish🤣🤣🤣
    2
  6553. 🤗
    2
  6554. Very true.
    2
  6555. Yep. Definitely 😊
    2
  6556. I imagine getting wood that is certif8ed to be chemical free would be cost prohibitive.
    2
  6557. I'll have to check them out. I like Tuff sheds too.
    2
  6558. They didn't have one at this Lowes. If I find one I will😊
    2
  6559. Yes, you would
    2
  6560. That would certainly be a great upgrade.
    2
  6561. Glad to hear that😊
    2
  6562. Me too. Of course I wohld have to get rid of some clothes and sadly hats too 🤣🤣🤣
    2
  6563. I am.loving your ideas, especially the multipurpose use of the kitchen as a desktop too!!
    2
  6564. I.predict that will change. I know in one area in Kentucky the minimum footage is 400sq ft.
    2
  6565. Don't give up. A lot of cities have to catch up with the idea of tiny houses. I would call it aj ADU ( accessory dwelling unit) when talking to the city staff. Also, you might want to get some information on the laws in California that allowed tiny homes in backyards and specifically the rules for San Diego which allows tiny houses on wheels to better bolster your request. I don't know where you are located, but based on your description of being near lakes I would consider doing it as an Air BN B. There is a channel that has a number of videos interviewing folks who have done Air BN B. The name if the channelnis Shelby Churchm Good luck. Shelby
    2
  6566. Takes too much mental work to actually consider the possibilities.
    2
  6567. I think you are right. Some people look at folks in dire circumstances and realize they are not too far off from being there. One would think this would elicit compassion rather than distain.
    2
  6568. Good point.
    2
  6569. I think part of it is the attitude like with so many other things that this could never happen to them, only to "others". More and more folks who felt secure in their positions are now unfortunately learning that housing insecurity can happen to anyone. Even those who thought they had done everything "right". It doesn't take much to turn a perfectly planned life upside down. You would think that the 2008 financial crisis and more recent fallout from Covid would have demonstrated that.
    2
  6570. People do often fill in the gaps of their lack of knowledge in certain topics.The problem is it is often falsely based on negative opinions.
    2
  6571. I absolutely love that. Thank you.
    2
  6572. Fortunately there are some folks out there like HOWA, Home On Wheels Alliance who do help. But just not enough..
    2
  6573. We are rapidly approaching many of the prophecies set forth in the Bible.
    2
  6574. So true
    2
  6575. Just trying to figure things out😊
    2
  6576. That is an interesting aspect to this entire conversation. People who have been in the position if being down and out yet having no compassion. Very puzzling dynamic for sure.
    2
  6577. I think affordable housing is the key
    2
  6578. S9me WalMarts can he really sketchy. My favorite places.to stop.ovrrnigjt are truck stops..I do stay at.rest stops.but am pretty picky about them..I like ones that have lots of other folks also parked there.
    2
  6579. Good plan.
    2
  6580. Absolutely!
    2
  6581. Good move. And yes. Definitely stay in your car til daylight!!
    2
  6582. Absolutely do not go into isolated areas.
    2
  6583. You are not being a drag. I keep planning to every week and something gets in the way. I have a really easy 3 ingredient thow it in a pot meal I plan to air sometime this week.
    2
  6584. The best safety tool in our toolbox is listening to our gut and that little voice that guides us. Any time I disregard that the results are not good. I do plan to still use rest stops but selectively and according to the vibe I get when pulling in or after observing for a bit.
    2
  6585. The only restbstop I have been at that had workers at night so far is the one in this video.
    2
  6586. Thank you. Still going thru testing. Ugh!
    2
  6587. I don't like driv8ng at night. Very scary should I have a blow out or breakdown.
    2
  6588. No one guarantees safety. I just feel mire safe if ther are lots of truckers parked nearby. I figure ther probably is at least one decent one. Maybe it is an illusion but it keeps me feeling better.
    2
  6589. That one us on the northbound side. There is another one on the southbound side.
    2
  6590. I am sorry but the Gutted 2021 was a very long time ago. I don't remember 8s1 communicating afterwards and I have had literally hundreds of thousands of contacts with folks since then. I did look at a few ofyour videos and have a couple of suggestions that might helpful. If you are interested you can reach me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  6591. Yes it was. I don't stay at poorly.lit ones.
    2
  6592. This rest stop is on the northbound side of Interstate 5 in San Diego county a few miles past Oceanside. There is also one on thr opposite side of the freeway.
    2
  6593. I can tell you what I think it is, living life from a glass is half full rather than half empty mindset.
    2
  6594. Many people living in vans have ghm memberships. Bit also it is really easy to heat up water and scrub up inside the van.
    2
  6595. Ot is happening all across the country. And No, I don't blame them. They shouldn't have to go outside and clean up after slpeople who want to act like slobs and leave their trash behind.
    2
  6596. I did momentarily consider that. The problem was it looked Ike they were going to act before I could have gotten over to that platform. But, who knows. Maybe your plan would have worked too. Just thankful it turned out the way it did.
    2
  6597. First of all I never said it was two young girls. You made an assumption without any facts to support it. In fact my daughter was with a special needs boy. Second, you were not there and did not see the predatory manor in which these two characters passed by my daughter and her friend repeatedly or their actions in pretending not to know each other until I made my presence known. As a peace officer for 20 years working the last several with exclusively violent offenders I trust my gut to recognize predatory behavior. Even my special needs daughter sensed something was wrong, but just didn't know quite what to do. As far as it happening in broad daylight, clearly you know very little about crime statistics ir you wohld not have made such an uninformed remark. Most crimes in larger cities such as simple assault happen during the hours of 7am- 6:59. Also, how many mass shootings can you name that happen at night other than the concert in Las Vegas? Thankfully it was me that had to make the decision that day as to whether to take action to protect my daughter and her friend, not you.
    2
  6598. ❤❤❤Thank you ❤️ ❤❤
    2
  6599. ❤❤❤
    2
  6600. I bet you would have. You would be surprised how quickly you can act when your child is in danger.
    2
  6601. Since they didn't carry out anything illegal I could get into trouble legally and be sued. However, as suggested I am going to give their pictures to police.
    2
  6602. ❤❤❤
    2
  6603. Thank you. Keep on being vigilant!
    2
  6604. Thank you.
    2
  6605. Definitely working in tha. Itnis a challenge with special needs individuals.
    2
  6606. You are right. I am going to provide the pictures to policr.
    2
  6607. Extremely. Especially these days!!!
    2
  6608. Thank you ❤️
    2
  6609. I talk to my daughter often about the trafficking crisis. We know of two young women who were trafficked. It is a real threat. Most young people, however, think they are invincible. Just have to keep at it.
    2
  6610. Thank you for being so concerned about other young people to share this information
    2
  6611. Hi Cheryl. Hope you all are doing well😊
    2
  6612. Absolutely!! Take no chances with your kids' safety!!
    2
  6613. Yes.on both counts!!
    2
  6614. As the parent of someone with special needs and knowing that special needs children are victimized at a much higher rate than typical kids I have no problem with parents of special needs kids being extra protective. As far as your statement that there is generally no greater risk to children today as opposed to 50 yrs ago I would ask what source you get your facts from?
    2
  6615. I hope your friend appreciated you for stepping in and also learned something!!
    2
  6616. God bless you and your daughter for being so vigilant with teaching your granddaughter these critical things to help her stay safe.
    2
  6617. True that!!
    2
  6618. My thoughts exactly. Follow your gut. We so often doubt ourselves to our harm.
    2
  6619. Absolutely!
    2
  6620. I feel you!!
    2
  6621. I wish I could. But it is hard to do in California.
    2
  6622. They really are!! Fortunately mom's aren't.
    2
  6623. I hope she learned from it as well. I try to remember if at that age I felt so invincible as kids today. I don't think so.
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  6624. I am in California so that poses a problem. If I was in Texas, Arizona or North Carolina you can bet it would have been on me.
    2
  6625. Thank you.
    2
  6626. 🤣🤣🤣
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  6627. It does seem that kids these days are much less aware of dangers and have the attitude nothing will happen to them. That lack of awareness is really frightening as a parent considering how much more dangerous the world around us is these days. When Ibwas growing up I never heard if people going into grocery stores ir movie theaters and shooting up thr place. Trafficking was not an everyday activity. So much has changed.
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  6628. You no doubt saved your kids that day!! You find out in situations like that exactly what you are made of. You clearly rock!!
    2
  6629. It pays to learn to listen to your gut!!
    2
  6630. Right on👍
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  6631. I am going to leave your comment up long enough for you to read my response. If you want to share statistics or issues or vetted facts that is great.. But I do not leave comments up that tell people who to vote for.
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  6632. Thank you so much 🤗
    2
  6633. Yep. It was scary.
    2
  6634. They didn't.move because the one friend, a young man BTW, was on his phone playing a game or something and my daughter like many young people didn't think anything would happen to them. Then when you add the fact that both.my daughter and her friend are special needs, well I shouldn't have to say any more. I on the other hand immediately found both the men's appearance and actions, especially the attention they were paying to my daughter and her companion while trying to act like they weren't, very suspicious. Also the fact that they tried to act like they didn'tn know each other but as soon as I called out they huddled together to talk. If there was any doubt their immediately leaving the train platform after I called out instead of staying to get of the train confirmed my thoughts. I am just glad I was there.
    2
  6635. I absolutely know the Lord and thw Holy Spirit gave me that plan!!
    2
  6636. My daughter has since thanked me for being there to protect her.😊
    2
  6637. I was afraid I wouldn't have gotten over there in time. But perhaps I would have. It sounds like you would have done whatever it took to save your kid and that is a good thing👍
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  6638. Thank you. I readily accept the blessings ajd pray thr same over you and yours. I truly believe the Holy Spirit guided me that day as to what to do.
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  6639. I truly believe too that it was the Holy Spirit and I am grateful. In thr past I have not always recognized it as such.
    2
  6640. Thank you so much!
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  6641. Thanknyou. But I don't think of it as bravery, but just being a mama bear.
    2
  6642. 🥰🥰🥰
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  6643. I have learned thru the years and fromns9menhard knocks to listen to that voice and recognize it as the Holy Spirit.
    2
  6644. I truly believe it was threHoly Spirit guiding me that day!!
    2
  6645. It is scary thinking about what could have happened!
    2
  6646. Yes. These lessons take time and repetition. Just hopefully not in other dangerous sotuations.
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  6647. I haven't read that book. But it sounds very interesting. We are, especially women, so often taught to ignore our gut or intuition unless we have concrete evidence to support our intuition. We need to teachbour kids from an early age to tune in and listen to that small voice that says something is not right even without immediate evidence to support that feeling.
    2
  6648. It is becoming increasingly more critical to be aware of our surroundings at all times!! Even in someplace as seemingly benign as a grocery store. It really is a shame, but is our new reality.
    2
  6649. Me too!!
    2
  6650. It really was a village coming togeather🥰
    2
  6651. ❤❤❤❤
    2
  6652. Encouragement and knowing someone elieves in you are indeed powerful motivations.
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  6653. Isn't it wonderful!!!
    2
  6654. ❤❤❤❤❤
    2
  6655. Yes it is!
    2
  6656. Good will prevail in the end.
    2
  6657. Which one am I 🤣
    2
  6658. We were sometimes . LOL
    2
  6659. I had never seen so much corn in my life! LOL
    2
  6660. Thanks for watching☺️
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  6661. Thanks for that info😊
    2
  6662. Inhad to drive up to the San Francisco Bay Area to drop Jessica off. I don't want to drive all the way back to 40. Also, Lindy was leaving from up north. I will take the same way back as I have to pick Jessica up. But Lindy is going somewhere else so she won't be traveling with me.
    2
  6663. The pictures really don't do it justice!
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  6664. It really has been interesting and we have been thru 9 states!!
    2
  6665. Thank you😊
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  6666. God willing I am definitely coming back to Whoming!
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  6667. There are so many places I would like to go and I will definitely share them!!
    2
  6668. That was indeed so kind of him!!
    2
  6669. Yiu can say that again and again and again.......LOL
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  6670. Yes, I'll be back in Cali by then. Randy usn't here during our stay unfortunately 😒
    2
  6671. Yes. On Tuesday September 5th at 5pm at Cheddars Restaurant in Piegon Forge
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  6672. Thank you💜
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  6673. It has been quite an experience!
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  6674. Well comie in over and join us for our meetup on on Tuesday 9/5 at 5pm at Cheddars Restaurant in Piegon Forge.
    2
  6675. Thank you
    2
  6676. Me too, but it was decades ago!!
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  6677. I am going to sto0nin Nashcille, bit I don't know for how long. I will have to come back!
    2
  6678. I probably would but I wohld miss California too, especially Southern California and the coast and beaches!!
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  6679. I wish you could be with us too Hetty!!
    2
  6680. It really is stunning. Insure hope I get to stop there on the way home, time permitting.
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  6681. Apparently you did not hear me state that I did call her the morning after I first saw the van parked in the lot. The second time I saw the van it was late at night and I had a commitment with my special needs daughter that I had to make in another state the following morning so I could not stay overnight to check and I felt it was unwise to subject myself and especially my daughter to possible danger by banging on someone's door late at night. I did again call the next morning despite my commitments and even though I was not certain it was her van I still reached out to get someone in town to check to see if it was her and if so if she was OK. I have learned to go with my gut and as long as my heart is right and intentions honorable to extend grace to myself even if others don't. As far as how I would have felt if the person had been in distress, another piece of wisdom I have learned is that I have enough on my plate to be concerned about without expending my limited energy and mental resources in such an unproductive manner as to worry about what might have happened. I am grateful when bad things do not happen and move forward.
    2
  6682. Ingredients. We need to come up with a universal way to let.people.know you need help.
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  6683. That has been my guide too. If my mind keeps dwelling on the person or situation I.know.I need to get involved.
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  6684. It really is.hard to.know exactly what to do especially as I wasn't even sure it was her van. I am.just thankful that she is ok.
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  6685. I think everyone does!!
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  6686. Her dad thought of everything!
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  6687. She is indeed!!
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  6688. How special to have a van built by her dad!!
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  6689. I bet this rig would be a hit over there too!
    2
  6690. You too Elizzbeth 😊
    2
  6691. That really is the coolest part of the entire build, that her dad did it!
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  6692. I think we will be seeing more from this delightful young lady.
    2
  6693. IAw thanks! I am just lucky to meet such sweet folks!
    2
  6694. I think he also fear that once we claim our joy we may spread it to others!
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  6695. So true Once you proclaim what you stand for the tests eill start coming!!
    2
  6696. Cascade Campers in Nevada City, Calif. You can find them on the internet. Phone # is 916 468-4007. They have a very active community of people who have bought their vans who communicate with each other. It is so cool. Tell them Glorious Life On Wheels sent you.
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  6697. It seems every inch in that little van is put to good use. Got to love that.
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  6698. Gas cars won't be eliminated by 2030, but the sales.of new gas cars will be eliminated in California. Gradually as that spreads to other states gas powered vehicles will fade out.
    2
  6699. Hello in Beautiful Puerto Rico 😊
    2
  6700. Interesting. I had not heard of this.
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  6701. Glad to hear that this video was helpful😊
    2
  6702. Yes. It is not a decision to take lightly even if you are forced into it.
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  6703. You are so welcome. I live these kinds of topics, looking beneath the surface.
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  6704. You have a great day as well🥰
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  6705. I think it is fairly common as most people seem to have traits from both.
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  6706. I agree. I think they are called Ambiverts.
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  6707. Sounds like you have managed to figure out that balance between one time and getting together with others. Many blessings to you as well😊
    2
  6708. So interesting how this is the case.
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  6709. It really does make sense when you think about it. Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate you making it.😊
    2
  6710. It will set you free!!
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  6711. There are many people who are quite happy ajd content in van life. But there are others who had false or unrealistic expectations and didn't properly prepare. They tend to crash and burn.
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  6712. It is a good thing to be able to enjoy houbown company.
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  6713. Actually it is, not only in van life but also in traditional settings. Imagine how miserable a person whonis a gregarious extrovert would be in a job in a backroom all day never having contact with anyone. People tend to, when possible, gravitate towards jobs and careersnthat matchntheir personalities.But you are entitled to your opinion.
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  6714. It is so good that you know yourself and what works best for you!
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  6715. Some people feel that way, but not everyone. It depends on why they are in a van, how they do van l8fe, and if they have hope for their future.
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  6716. Can you add a portable toilet of some sort? I use an app called Truck Master Fuel Finder for parking. Put in the state and Highway and it will show all the truck stops and some other places to park along with the exit number. I find it very helpful as it shows how many spaces, if showers, a restaurant, etc. Sometimes I call and even get permission then go inside and tell the I am there and who gave.me permission. I also.like freecampsites.net and Campendium.
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  6717. Now you can tell everybody you are an introvert, not depressed!!
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  6718. Low inc9me in America is still difficult, but certainly better than in some countries.
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  6719. You're welcome 😊
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  6720. What a lovely thing to say. Thank you.
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  6721. You're welcome.
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  6722. That is great that your experience has been one of self discovery.
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  6723. Very true
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  6724. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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  6725. So glad you found what works best for you.
    2
  6726. I haven't watched her in awhile. I'll have to check her out.
    2
  6727. 💛💙💜🧡
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  6728. He did fir sure🤣
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  6729. Yes.indeed. Old ladies absolutely rock!!
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  6730. Isn't that something. The people you shouldn't even have to use it with!
    2
  6731. Or Madea🤣
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  6732. We both know there were NOT 42 people legitimately using those spots. I think the more spots the more folks justify using them inappropriately.
    2
  6733. It quite. But O was sure pointing and shaking my finger! LOL
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  6734. Ah, the old know it all teen. Unfortunately, they can still he that way at 20!!
    2
  6735. I feel the same way. We have earned the right to say our mind!!
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  6736. You are an original you there! Thank You. Hopefully you will be able to make it to Quartzsite for thr RTR this winter so I can meet you there!
    2
  6737. That is so true.
    2
  6738. There are some unhinged folks out there. Fortunately for me this kid wasn't.
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  6739. LOL. Sounds like taking the hat off is very effective. Wonder what would happen if I threw it in the air🤣
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  6740. I am laughing visualizing that!
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  6741. I'm already laughing and we haven't even started talking yet Sheila🤣 I better empty mine too!
    2
  6742. Yes.he did🤣.But thank goodness it turned out as it did.
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  6743. You definitely are not alone!
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  6744. I must admit I was a little extra. I guess the way he was a bit over the top with his apology came across as more a concern for being put on blast than actually being sorry. When I first told him he should move he just kind of shrugged his shoulders like "tough". It wasn't til he saw me filming that he became "remorseful".
    2
  6745. Imagine how their kids are going to treat them as seniors after the example they set. In that situation I think I would have ended talking and called police to tow or cite her if she was parked illegally in a handicap spot. Just desserts!
    2
  6746. I am cracking up cracking up reading this. I would have liked to have seen that!!
    2
  6747. Yes, that seems to happen a lot Thr old lady move I was talking about was scolding him🤣
    2
  6748. My favorite guy😊
    2
  6749. LOL
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  6750. Thank you for the disclaimer. The card has to be used with discretion!!
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  6751. I think she would definitely be your kind of people, mine too🤣
    2
  6752. LoL thanks😊
    2
  6753. You are my shero Nora. 😂
    2
  6754. Hopefully not. But certain things go in two directions.
    2
  6755. Yep. Straight Madea LOL
    2
  6756. Haha.🤣Or exhaustion from having to walk because the handicapped spot was taken.
    2
  6757. Hey, we earned our cards🤣
    2
  6758. Ha ha. I was indeed having a Madea.moment🤣
    2
  6759. So true!
    2
  6760. Thanks. It was quite awhile back. I couldn't go into the hospital to have surgery to have a lin out in as I had no one at the time to watch my special needs daughter. So, it flares up sometimes.
    2
  6761. Or Madea LOL
    2
  6762. You do have to be careful. There are a lot of angry people out there who get triggered at almost nothing!
    2
  6763. 👍👍👍
    2
  6764. 🤣🤣🤣🤣😍
    2
  6765. ❤❤❤❤
    2
  6766. You got that right!!
    2
  6767. Hey, I waited a long time to earn my senior card LOL
    2
  6768. 👍👍👍Had to double check to make sure I sent the right thumbs up. Last time I tried to send a thumbs up I sent the wrong one symbol🤣
    2
  6769. LOL I know that's right!
    2
  6770. Isn't it amazing to be having s9.much fun at 70!
    2
  6771. They are probably the ones who weren't in pain!
    2
  6772. 🤣🤣🤣
    2
  6773. May God bless and continue to have his hands on you.
    2
  6774. Thank you 🤣
    2
  6775. You were her shining knight that day and a teacher to those young jerks.
    2
  6776. I gotta good laugh out of it and then even moire when I recounted it to my friend!
    2
  6777. Actually seniors and others not being able to afford high rents has been going on for much longer than Presidrnt Biden has been in office.
    2
  6778. I'm not sure of the question. If you mean how long before I had.my van built.out, I was in it for about 18months before I had it built put. Even so, having spent so.much tme and moles, over 100k, even parttime in it I would do it completely different. Would have a higher bed to allow for an Ebike inside, woildn't have as big a fridge.as it drinks energy and extends the counter lessening the aisle space and several other things I would change.
    2
  6779. Sounds like you had better luck and probably a better system than I did.
    2
  6780. I certainly understand. Everything ainshared except the power station was purchased. They now have one I like better as it can take.more solar input.
    2
  6781. Thank you ❤️
    2
  6782. I am so happy to hear this video was helpful. The one thing I left out that I use all the time is my butane stove. I am going to do another video and include my stove.😊
    2
  6783. You are so welcome!
    2
  6784. Yes, that was a big missing item I left out. I also would add a camp chair..I should have made it 7 items. LOL
    2
  6785. 🤣🤣🤣
    2
  6786. Thank you!
    2
  6787. Exactly!
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  6788. 🤣🤣🤣
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  6789. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
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  6790. My brother gave me a weather radio one Christmas and I love it!!
    2
  6791. A good night sleep is absolutely a necessity!!
    2
  6792. Thank you for stopping by and letting me know 😊
    2
  6793. Thank you so much!!
    2
  6794. That makes me so happy to hear. Join in our Saturday GLOW LIVES at 3pm pst and meet other nomads😊
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  6795. Yep. Should have added that. I use my little butane stove. I didn't add that because some people make do using canned goods, but not my preference.
    2
  6796. 🥰🥰🥰
    2
  6797. Haha. I forgot to asd a butane stove. Unless it is an emergency I always suggest trying living on the road for a few weeks to a month to see how you cope. Now if you have a homebase to come back to that is entirely different. But if you are burning your bridges I suggest trying it out first.
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  6798. It is Called Clean Waste. I got mine at REI, but I ordered replacement jets directly from th4 company by the same name. Hou can go online and find their phone number. The bags are held by mesh jets which wear out after a few years of regular use. They were $5 last time I ordered them. The pellets are from Tractor supply ajd are actually called Pelletized Bedding. They use it in horse stalls. It totally absorbs liquids.
    2
  6799. It is 100w. They now have an updated one that can take 200w.
    2
  6800. Sorry I ammjust seeing your comment. The toilet is available from Clean Waste.online or.you can call them. I got.my foam from.my.mattress from an auto upholstery place, ilI have a link for the power station but they now have a newer one that can be charged faster with.more solar. Do determine what your power needs are before shopping around for a power station.
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  6801. I just have a small portable stand up unit. There are lots on the market and.now before it starts getting warm is the time to get one. My generator is 1975 or 2k watts. I also would recommend a gas poweredmone if you are camping somewhere that you can run it outside during the day.
    2
  6802. Dodge Ram Promaster High Top
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  6803. It is not an absolute necessity if you have a gym membership and staying local. If traveling there are usually gyms too and community centers with pools. A built in shower is very expensive in a build. A portable one with a small.dog bath or other thoe tub is great if you have the space.
    2
  6804. Improbably should have said 7 or 8, but aibwanted to Jarrow it down to what I think are absolute necessities. I do.usee a small butane stove and the Omnia stovetop."oven" that I really love. I also have a folding chair.and table.
    2
  6805. 🤣🤣
    2
  6806. There was a special for $719 but that is no longer available. I will be reviewing a newer addition in a week or so that can take more solar input.
    2
  6807. So.you are an OG, Original.Glowbie😊
    2
  6808. For sure!!
    2
  6809. And more even!
    2
  6810. I know. Fantastic!
    2
  6811. Thank you Martha🥰
    2
  6812. He actually was in thr blind/window coverings business and taught himself how to build furniture.
    2
  6813. No, just frugal ajd wise with managing his money. He made sacrifices and continues to do so that many are not willing to make.
    2
  6814. Unfortunately, the more amazing the build the more I miss as I get so involved in all the cool stuff. Also during this tour there was a person who was out walking. Every 5-10 minutes or so in the middle of filming he would walk up to us and start filming. Despite letting him know we were filming he did this about 5 times to the point we were ready to pull our hair out. So, I was really distracted. If I remember next time I talk to Barry I will ask him about the shower tube. Or better yet, he is often on my Saturday GLOW LIVES. You can stop by and ask him yourself.
    2
  6815. Absolutely. It is.totally self.contained!
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  6816. You'd.be surprised how easy it is to create a comfortable functional space. Doesn't have to be fancy.
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  6817. It is indeed. Also check out another minivan video I did a tour if with a shower built by Pascal from the channel Tiny Campers.
    2
  6818. Yes. He is in it in Quartzsite.
    2
  6819. Arey always has great ideas.
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  6820. He hasn't started one yet. He isnjust interested in building one.
    2
  6821. It will power a small electric throw or 500w Heater. But definitely not an a/c. Most van life folks or nomads unless tied to a job move to higher elevations in the summer and warmer locations in winter.
    2
  6822. It makes sense to him and that's what counts since it is his van.
    2
  6823. Glad it may have provided some great ideas for your daughter
    2
  6824. He really is!!
    2
  6825. In Quartzsite there are stations where you can do so for .30 a gallon. There are grocery stores with water machines out front. Often at truck stops there will be sinks. I have never had anyone refuse me to fill up a jug after I have filled up my tank with gas.
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  6826. It is pretty impressive as is the other build I did a tour of https://youtu.be/lT4Q_8IVlWQ?si=Py2GGeh4cbz4cCrt
    2
  6827. His Sprinter build is equally impressive woth double decker solar panels that slide out with a power drill motor!!!
    2
  6828. You and dozens of others🤣 BYW Barry is just as kind and caring and smart as he seems in the video
    2
  6829. Why not?
    2
  6830. It really.is fun watching all the creativity on display.
    2
  6831. If only cities and counties would give land for tiny house villages the homeless problem could indeed be solved!
    2
  6832. Barry is simply brilliant. I did another tour quite awhile back of his Sprinter build. It is simply stunning. He built the cabinets and they are craftsman quality.
    2
  6833. Bet your mom was extremely creative too!!
    2
  6834. Healthy, happy living!
    2
  6835. Maybe a Surburban???🤣
    2
  6836. You would have a gem of a ride if he did that's for sure!!
    2
  6837. I tell him that all thr time. But I will pass it on from you.😊
    2
  6838. You're welcome. Glad you liked it😊
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  6839. So glad.you enjoyed it. If everything goes as planned I will be spring another video next Saturday of the latest build by Pascal the brilliant engineer who built out his minivan with the shower!
    2
  6840. Such a simple but effective idea.
    2
  6841. It really has some great inexpensive ideas.
    2
  6842. I'm so excited for you. It sounds like you are really making progress. I really think blown insulation is the way to go.
    2
  6843. Thank you for letting me know the impact this video had on you. There are many reasons to do or not do van life and I will be addressing some of them in a video tomorrow. But, lack of skills doesn't have to he a deterrent. There are so many YouTube videos offering instruction and alternative ways to do things .as well as budget ideas Good luck with your journey whatever you decide. Join us on Saturdays for my Live st 3pm. You'll meet some really great people.
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  6844. It could be done very inexpensively for sure. Tags and insurance are usual and normal expenses. Gas could be a little or a lot depending on how much you travel.
    2
  6845. Hey Kenneth🥰
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  6846. In the Bible I read Christ loved everyone and those that needed his love even more. Each person has to face their maker on their own as do I. My legacy will hopefully be one of grace and love and let those who have no fault or sin cast the first stone. That sure won't be me.
    2
  6847. Amen to that🤣
    2
  6848. Am.gping to do my best to do that. We are scheduled to unload uer minivan this Thursday. Keeping my fingers crossed therr are no obstacles to getting that done.
    2
  6849. I believe God puts people in our paths for a reason. Sometimes only for a brief season to accomplish his purpose for them.
    2
  6850. According to Apartments.com $1945.
    2
  6851. Praise the Lord. Teresa actually let us throw about 1% of her stuff out today🤣 Hey, I am grateful for baby steps. And we got her van about 85% emptied out an into a storage unit. So, hey we are at least moving in the right direction.
    2
  6852. Thank you so much Mike🥰
    2
  6853. I don't have propane in my van and don't plan to put any propane in this build!!
    2
  6854. Aw thanks. Maybe 10% of the time. LOL
    2
  6855. Nope. No flea marketing Just holding on to stuff.
    2
  6856. I hope He blesses you as well😊
    2
  6857. Let me tell you something I now know first hand. Convincing older folks to downsize is not only extremely challenging when there is dementia present!!!
    2
  6858. That would be beyond her financial means.
    2
  6859. Hopefully this will be the exception LOL
    2
  6860. Thank you. Same to you😊
    2
  6861. True that!!
    2
  6862. Haha. Could be.
    2
  6863. It not only needs to change. We all need for it to change for our sakes!!
    2
  6864. Good to know😊
    2
  6865. Sending love back to you❤❤❤
    2
  6866. It is on 95 going south approximately two or three mile past the main part of town when you turn onto 95 from Main Street in Quartzsite. You will pass another LTVA on the left.
    2
  6867. Don't.know what happened. Did you call me a crazy old lady🤣
    2
  6868. You're welcome😊
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  6869. The areas are is sonlarge you can park away from others if you choose to even with a lot of rvs and campers onsite. There sometimes was a long line to dump Grey amd black tanks. But if you went early before everyone got there you could avoid the lines. I found everything very manageable.
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  6870. I am glad God put Terrsa in my path too.
    2
  6871. True that!
    2
  6872. The toilet is Trip Tips from Amazon. It is the XXL 19' one. The lights were from Costco.
    2
  6873. 🥰🥰🥰
    2
  6874. Thank you. 💜
    2
  6875. Got them at Costco.
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  6876. If it is as a result of being forced to as in this situation I agree.
    2
  6877. 🥰🥰🥰Thank you Sandra
    2
  6878. It is getting there. 😊
    2
  6879. I got them at Costco.
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  6880. Thanks for thr tips. I have used the cat litter you shared and did like it. I think the pellets are a bit more absorbent. But they come in a huge bag so you'd need to either have space or share with someone.
    2
  6881. I know, right!
    2
  6882. Thank you so much for making a difference in Teresa's life.
    2
  6883. Thank you. May you also be continually blessed.
    2
  6884. There are😊
    2
  6885. I have no idea what in box means. I'm guessing message if some kind.Uiu'ee dealing with someone here who has trouble doing a copy and pasting🤣 But thank you for your generous offer. ❤ I have received enough donations to do everything and also set money aside for instances such as this.
    2
  6886. Thank you. What a kind thing to say😊
    2
  6887. Thank you so much Cindi💜
    2
  6888. ❤❤❤❤❤
    2
  6889. 🥰🥰🥰
    2
  6890. Thank you🥰 Therr are many really good people out there. They are just not as vocal as those who are not.
    2
  6891. I think and hope she sees thr love of Christ in this build
    2
  6892. Thank you 🥰
    2
  6893. Costco.
    2
  6894. Yes it does!
    2
  6895. Thank you so much. To God indeed be the glory!!
    2
  6896. One person at a time😊
    2
  6897. It is exciting and gratifying 😊
    2
  6898. I don't always succeed, butI try to be a good person as best I can
    2
  6899. It was the XXL and was $59 but had a discount coupon.
    2
  6900. Haha. If you only knew. I am far from being a saint. But I do try to make a difference where I can.
    2
  6901. 🥰🥰🥰
    2
  6902. Me too😇
    2
  6903. Thank you Daisy😊
    2
  6904. If I am storing up any blessings I hope I they are passed on to my child.😊
    2
  6905. Thank you Patricia ❤️
    2
  6906. We'll look into the milk crate idea if stability becomes an issue. Thanks for the tip😊
    2
  6907. True Tips XXL 19" from Amazon
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  6908. I am going to spend most of.my time at LTVA South, but do plan to hit up Skooliepalooza for a night ir two and will head over to Plumosa for the 19th ajd 20th. So hopefully I'll meet you.
    2
  6909. I camped.with the lady you are talking about a few days but we just couldn't coordinate a time. She did come.on one of my Lives though. I am unfortunately no longer in Quartzsite . Future plans are uncertain and if I do return it will.only.be for a very short stay.
    2
  6910. With advance planning there are ways to mnimize the wear and tear on your body when doing rv life. One is to stay for at least two weeks or even up to a month in one location. The advantages to this in addition to being able to rest is being able to really get to learn about and see things of interest in an area and perhaps make some connections with locals in the area. Also, some campgrounds may offer a discount for stays of a month or longer and lastly the monthly gas bill will be less.
    2
  6911. I disagree that these are not true examples. Finding parking every night when traveling from place to place is definitely an example of a.major challenge on the road as is dealing with extreme heat. These are things even if you think you understand what it is like you can be totally caught off guard by the reality. I am a comsumate planner. Ask anyone who has gone on vacation with me. LOL. Understanding.just how frustrating and exhausting it was on the road trying to find a safe place to park at night as a solo female after driving hours and being bone tired was something I truly didn't filly grasp untill I actually had to drive from exit to exit looking as.it got dark. Cooking in a car even with the best setup can be a challenge if you have never done it before ajd do it for the first time in a rain storm. Some things you simply learn thru experience.
    2
  6912. I just hope it helps people make the best decisions for their situations.
    2
  6913. Sounds good but the truth of the matter is so many children of seniors are struggling and barely making it themselves
    2
  6914. Thank you so much amd welcome to GLOW.
    2
  6915. It is definitely for everyone.
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  6916. Thank you👍
    2
  6917. Well the good thing is you can do what works for you😊
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  6918. I am so happy you tried van life out first!! You are blessed to have a homebase and be able to travel knowing you can always go home to recharge.
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  6919. Glad you think so! 😊
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  6920. Being a nomad is indeed not for the faint of heart.
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  6921. Same to you!❤💓❤
    2
  6922. Thank you so much Cathy❤❤❤❤
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  6923. Good luck. I wish you the best😊
    2
  6924. That is a great point. I agree that at the very least anyone trying to decide on a rig should test out one in which they cannot stand for at least a week to see if they can tolerate bending over all the time.
    2
  6925. Sounds you found a way to really enjoy your love of camping😊 I have also loved camping since I was a kid. Even the food taste better when camping LOL
    2
  6926. You are not alone in that🤣🤣🤣
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  6927. I have a short video cthis thought. that echos this thought.
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  6928. Like most things in life an ample stream of money can make van life a whole lot more pleasant.
    2
  6929. You are so welcome.
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  6930. There is a lot of fun and many good times, especially when camping with friends. But it can also be grueling. I applaud you for doing your homework.
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  6931. I love your expanded notebook idea!!
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  6932. 💜❤💜❤💜❤
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  6933. Great!!!👍
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  6934. I know many many older nomads and it certainly does take a toll on them ohysically.
    2
  6935. That plan will certainly save a lot of money as opposed to traveling all year.
    2
  6936. No Thank you 🤣🤣🤣
    2
  6937. Excellent point!
    2
  6938. I am constantly encouraging folks to consider shared housing options. Not only does it help financially, it also is a way to combat isolation and lonliness.
    2
  6939. So true and if possible a small table.
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  6940. I often use Truck Master Fuel Finder before I even start out as it tells all the truck stops along the highways in each state and their exits. I pick a couple on different exits near where I think Inwill be stopping for th4 might andnusually call ahead to make sure parking is still OK. It has worked really well for me as well as other apps like Campendium, etc.
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  6941. There are definitely pros and cons. Traveling and finding parking every night can be a hassle. If someone were to stay on BLM land for $180 for 7 months during thw winter in Arizona and 5 months for free or doing a paid work camp job during the spring and summer they could save around $2k on rent and utilities per year plus salary. A couple of years of that could perhaps be enough to buy a little piece of property of land of their own.
    2
  6942. You have pretty much hit all the bells.and whistles to both kinds of living. I hope for the day that different groups.of nomads in different areas will come together and buy properties that can provide a safe place to live with amenities such as showers and such where no one can kick them off or increase the rent. This would allow them to have a safe homebase and still travel as desired. Thr best of both worlds.
    2
  6943. A nomad life can work but it takes a great deal of planning But you are right, I believe.most have no ideas of the reality of an off grid existence. It is easy to actually spend more than in a house or apartment by giving into the temptation to eat out frequently. Also, at some point most people can no longer drive. It is essential I believe to have an exit plan.
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  6944. Thank you for such a kind comment❤
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  6945. You are oreach8ng tonthe choir. I strongly encourage folks living as nomads to develop an exit planm
    2
  6946. You would be surprised how many people see a glamorized version of van life on YT and jump in without doing any real research into what it actually involves. I meet folks like this everyday.
    2
  6947. 5th wheels can be quite spacious and actually large than many studios. I am so happy that you found a situation that works for you.
    2
  6948. It sounds like you ability to adapt to different circumstances has served you well and will continue to do so.
    2
  6949. You certainly have an advantage to others just starting out on the road.
    2
  6950. Thank you. It is certainly my desire to be in His will for my life.
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  6951. Thank you so much for being a Glowbie😊I applaud you for starting to put together a plan now for your future. As a veteran.I believe theVA my help you with housing based on my contact woth some other veterans currently.looking for housing. And alsonthere is the VASH program for veterns. That might also be an option.
    2
  6952. I am so sorry to hear about your situation. It disgraceful that you would have to fight so and go thru your savings just to get disability. I hope you were able to finally get approved. Thank goodness for your daughter and friends who have been there for you. If I should ever be. back in your area in my travels I would really like to interview you and tell your story. If you are willing you can reach me at; Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  6953. No nighttime bathroom excursions for me!! Of you are ever in an area I am traveling in I woild love to interview you and hear more about how you handle other things that could ne difficult. If interested you can reach me at: Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
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  6954. It surprises me as well how unprepared so many are who become involved in vanlife. Safe travels. Hope to see you down the road😊
    2
  6955. I certainly hope anyone considering this lifestyle will.do their homework so they can really.know what they are getting into before hitting the road.
    2
  6956. It can take a toll. However, honestly, many rvs and/or trailers are as big as many mobile homes I have seen especially single wide ones. Do you think thr human body was meant for a mobile home?
    2
  6957. Yes it is.
    2
  6958. Sounds like you have done your homework.
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  6959. Thank you 🥰. I was telling folks to drive 5 hours 3 days in a row so they could see what it felt like if that was what they had to do at some point so they could understand how being weary on top of them having to find a safe parking space and cook dinner felt like. Basically experience some of the more challenging aspects and see if they could handle it before jumping into this lifestyle
    2
  6960. I would love to hear how it worked for you!
    2
  6961. It is good to know that before getting involved in something that won't be good for you.
    2
  6962. It is not as easy as it appears.
    2
  6963. Wow. I'd love that!!!
    2
  6964. Good luck making the best choice for your situation😊
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  6965. Exactly what you did is what I encourage anyone considering fulltime life as a nomad do. This way they go in with their eyes open and know the realities, good and bad. Sounds like you are wisely taking your time and getting fully ready in advance. I would also suggest develop a community by attending van life meetups and perhaps even joining FB groups. One in person group I really like is Escapees. Good Luck. If you would ever be interested in being interviewed to talk about how you are preparing you can reach me at: Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
    2
  6966. I think the key is knowing what you are getting into and having realistic expectations. That is why I strongly urge those who can to try it out first before burning all their bridges. It is not for everyone.
    2
  6967. Thank you💜
    2
  6968. 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you my dear.
    2
  6969. Many folks signing up don't realize all the facts about Medicare Advantage until it is too late.
    2
  6970. Thank you. I am.kut of surgery and recovery
    2
  6971. Thank you for your prayers😊
    2
  6972. 🥰🥰🥰Out of surgery!
    2
  6973. Thanks dear lady😊
    2
  6974. ❤❤❤❤
    2
  6975. Thank you🥰
    2
  6976. ❤❤❤
    2
  6977. Thank you
    2
  6978. Thank you
    2
  6979. Will do
    2
  6980. I had to have a tumor removed.
    2
  6981. On Monday.
    2
  6982. Thank you😊
    2
  6983. That is pretty much it. Sometimes they don't even patch you up. They refuse to treat you at all of it is not deemed an emergency.
    2
  6984. I just couldn't help.going in I was soooo excited🤣🤣🤣
    2
  6985. Congratulations Fredi. That is fabulous news. I look forward to seeing it when it is done!
    2
  6986. I am not a technical person. So, my question is what do you need the software for?
    2
  6987. Thank you❤️
    2
  6988. Lisa from Outdoor Dash Travels taught.me how to edit my videos using Kinemaster. I believe there is a free version. It is very easy to use. Believe me if I could learn it anyone can! Lisa has a free instructional series of videos on how to edit on her channel Outdoor Dash Travels. She shows how to use Kinemaster for both Android and iPhone. Watch the series and practice using it. If you have any questions you can reach back out to me. Good luck
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  6989. The channel is evolving as I am speeding more time filming things that are close to my heart. It takes a lot more time, research, effort, and thought. Consequently I cannot air as many videos. Also, some people don't want to hear about serious issues. So, it is impacting the channel views. It is a work in progress and hopefully I will reach a balance between relevant more serious content and fun and entertaining content. If I had the time I would simply start a second channel, but that is not possible at present.
    2
  6990. Why you sly thing you. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
    2
  6991. How you concluded I am working for the government from watching this video is a puzzle to me. I am simply sharing a story of a senior gentleman who is living in his vehicle. I am telling what he does and doess not.have and how he feels about it. BTW if I were working fir the government I would not be constantly fighting city government attempting to get them to provide a safe parking lot for people living in vehicles. Nor would I have done an expose on police who impounded the vehicles of two single mothers leaving them and their children to sleep in a park with a sick child.. Obviously you know nothing about me.
    2
  6992. Gene is certainly an example of how to age well.
    2
  6993. That's the cool thing about having your own space. You can do things your way🙂
    2
  6994. Stay tuned. I hope to do another video with Gene this week.
    2
  6995. But it works for him.
    2
  6996. Sometimes family members are struggling to survive themselves and are not in a position to help and sometimes individuals like Gene and others would rather be independent . His granddaughter is helping in the way she can by doing his laundry.
    2
  6997. I bet he could tell some stories from back in the day🤣
    2
  6998. You and me both🤣
    2
  6999. Loads of folks living as nomads. Some by choice some because of insufficient finances for rent.
    2
  7000. I would too, but this works for him.
    2
  7001. So true
    2
  7002. I bet you have more courage than you realize Gina🥰 Maybe part time???
    2
  7003. Yep. Gas cost is a problem with larger vehicles.
    2
  7004. From what she shared with me, no.
    2
  7005. Lulu truly.is an example.of someone deciding to and effectively changing their life!
    2
  7006. She is now living her best life.😊
    2
  7007. That is understandable. It is a connection to her. I am so sorry for your loss.
    2
  7008. It really is a lovely set up.
    2
  7009. The motion lights are magnetic. Inhave the curtains, but Teresa not returned my calls and is not at the park she is usually at🤔
    2
  7010. What a blessing that no one was hurt and your grandsons weren't traumatized. Things do mysteriously work out sometimes when we are covered by the Blood!
    2
  7011. It sounds like you have listened to the lessons that came your way which is so important.
    2
  7012. He is a little trooper!
    2
  7013. ❤️❤️❤️
    2
  7014. Could be🙂
    2
  7015. I will almost certainly.he back as I have a brother there.
    2
  7016. Thank you🥰
    2
  7017. Now that is truly a seemingly nightmare experience turning into a life saving situation! So happy it turned out that way for you.
    2
  7018. Good point!!
    2
  7019. Easier said than done🤣🤣🤣
    2
  7020. I have come to believe that the ability to be flexible may be one of the most important skills we can aquire.
    2
  7021. LOL
    2
  7022. I absolutely Loved staying at Love's ❤ Plus thr bathrooms and showers were always so clean with toilet seat covers!!!
    2
  7023. God certainly knows best and his plans are to bless us if we allow.
    2
  7024. That is a kesson I and so many others are still learning everyday.
    2
  7025. It really is😊
    2
  7026. Yes. My brother said it ...I did what was most important.
    2
  7027. I absolutely understand!
    2
  7028. Sometimes even plan C. LOL
    2
  7029. I am sure I could learn from you as could many others too!!
    2
  7030. He us indeed
    2
  7031. That is so true, but sometimes hard to see at the time.
    2
  7032. It is. I just have been lagging this week getting my rest on LOL I plan to definitely air it on Saturday. It is truly thr most beautiful tiny home I have seen to date and I have seen some lovely ones!
    2
  7033. I hope my experience ajd sharing it does indeed encourage someone whose plans didn't work out as expected.
    2
  7034. Yes. I was able to make the most important and cherished memories
    2
  7035. No, Don does not have a channel and even if.he had an email he would.not share it. Sorry. I can understand why you would want to contact him. I certainly.learnwd a lot in my lengthy morning long conversation with him.
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  7036. I hope she does.
    2
  7037. I'm not sure. I don't see why not. But is is a question for ITH.
    2
  7038. It makes it so much more interesting!
    2
  7039. Thank you for tuning in and commenting 🙂
    2
  7040. It did not have a "depressing" vibe at all on location.
    2
  7041. That is interesting how tiny homes are so expensive there. Do you have what we call Park Model mobile homes there? Some tiny homes here are very affordable and some are not. It varies widely depending on the builder.
    2
  7042. Too bad I didn't know when I was there. Why don't you post it on YouTube or have Teresa from Rhinestones and Wrinkles tour it so anyone interested could see it.
    2
  7043. Thank you Linda. Insonenjoyed meeting Don and our conversation before the interview.
    2
  7044. I think you will find it very interesting as I did.
    2
  7045. I have been a Christian for 65 years and am aware of what my commission is. I am also aware that shoving Christianity down someone's throat is not very effective. You assume you know what we talked about. You do not. My experience is that assumptions without facts are usually inaccurate as is thr case here. We talked for at least two hours prior to the footage you saw in the video. Anyone who has a defined retirement is in the minority. Accordong to reports only one in 10 workers participate in a defined retirement plan. And, basically no part time employees. Thr number is many less for women. Companies only hire part time employees so they do not have to pay benefits.
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  7046. Thank you. I.cohpdn't think of thr name of that film. You are so right. All bullies are truly cowards.
    2
  7047. Wow. What did you think? I hope to return.
    2
  7048. So sorry to hear about your fall. O hope you weren't seriously injured. I am so glad I have my side steps. I was really struggling without them. Also, add a grab bar right in the inside to help you. It is so helpful.
    2
  7049. Yes, from what I read stretching exercises is what they do in physical therapy.
    2
  7050. I think that might be a bit more crowded than he likes.
    2
  7051. Good luck with your channel. Just remember this, the people who are thr meanest in the comments almost always have 10 or less subscribers. They are not willing to do the work and will resent your success.
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  7052. I wohld love to run into you. I will be in Quartzsite for the RTR in January!
    2
  7053. Yep. Jack Nicholson
    2
  7054. Glad I was able to share this with you and others who wanted to see the property but could not make the trip there.
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  7055. Ha, ha. Don't think Netflix would agree, but thank you🥰 Houbshould join our GLOW Lives every Saturday at 3pm pst on YouTube
    2
  7056. Welcome to GLOW. Come on over on Saturdays at 3pm pst, 6pm est and meet some of the nicest people anywhere on my LIVE.
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  7057. That I don't know. But I will suee ask next time I interview a tiny home owner. However, in a tour I did recently at an rv resort in California I was told the annual insurance on their park models which sold for about $130 was around $500 per year, if that helps.
    2
  7058. That used to be the case for me when I first started YouTube. I would remember the one nasty one. But now, I really do remember and cherish the kind comments more.
    2
  7059. That is true. Sometimes a little inquiry could reveal there is cause for grace to be extended. That was not the case in the situation I shared. This person had bullied others too I learned.
    2
  7060. Yes, Jesus is Glorious ajd he is coming. I think perhaps sooner than we realize.
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  7061. Clearly you haven't watched many of my videos or you wouldn't make such an uninformed comment. Have you seen the interview with Skoolie Carol who in her 70's lives in a school bus on social security duebtonher rent going uo so much, with Lindy in her 70's who lives in a van on social security, with Darlene who lives in a car and a tent and is far from wealthy, with Annette who was living in a tent when I interviewed her til she was able to save up to buy a used van, with 82 year old Teresa who sleeps in the front seat of her 20 yr old minivan who my friend Pascal is building a bed for in fact today so she no longer has to sleep in her front passenger seat. I could go on and on but why bother since the truth and facts are irrelevant to you. FYI my friend Diane whose tour you placed this comment on is far from being wealthy and is working very hard to build her YT channel in an effort to earn some much needed income. But you know what, I think I will do a video of someone who is not living in their van and just using it for recreation for a change of pace. Thanks for the idea.
    2
  7062. Thank you so much. What a great encourager you are🥰
    2
  7063. 👍
    2
  7064. I guess we'll just have to wait and see
    2
  7065. So true. You never know what kind of response you will get from anonymous strangers.
    2
  7066. Everything has gone up so high. The problem is wages and social security payments are not increasing at the same pace and people are facing more and more difficulty keeping up.
    2
  7067. If I ever get in a fight I want you at my side🤣
    2
  7068. Thank you Laura🥰
    2
  7069. I actually did talk with him for hours before filming the interview. It truly was one of the most memorable conversations I have ever had.
    2
  7070. I did not want to identify this individual or sic people.on. her. I was making a point. The details weren't needed to make the point.
    2
  7071. 💜💛❤💙💚
    2
  7072. Thank you. That is good advice.
    2
  7073. Depends on how low you are. If you are down really low about 40 minutes at a Tesla super charge station. You can charge at a house I am told. Haven't been able.to do that on thr road. Told it takes 24.hours off a home plug with Tesla cord.
    2
  7074. Thank you so much.and welcome to the Glow Family. Tune in Saturdays at 3pm pst for GLOW LIVES and to connect with some amazing folks. This Saturday I am having a special 83 year old guest!!
    2
  7075. Definitely!!
    2
  7076. Lisa could probably be given a couple of problems everyday and come up with brilliant marketable solutions!
    2
  7077. She sure is!
    2
  7078. Diane is such a joy to be around it is impossible not to be happy in her presence.
    2
  7079. Mine too!
    2
  7080. I hope you believe what I said about a person's value not being based on their assets and everyone matters!!
    2
  7081. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well❤
    2
  7082. I think the number of people on the edge is far greater than we can begin to imagine!
    2
  7083. Therr definitely needs to be some kind of limits for seniors on vrry low SS only
    2
  7084. 3rd wife kind of says it all. You keep doing you and what works for you!!
    2
  7085. I do have a homebase. Howevrr, the home I showed on my channel on Thanksgiving was my daughter and her husband's home.
    2
  7086. It should be an honor!!!
    2
  7087. Amen!
    2
  7088. I think everyone who didn't want to open the shelters until the end of November should have to spend a night sleeping outside!
    2
  7089. Both parties have failed seniors miserably in my opinion. Clinton. Imposed the windfall elimination which reduced my SS almost in half. This, even though I had worked way more than the required 80 quarters and paid into SS during that entire time because I have a pension, which I paid into also, from a county agency that did not particiiate in SS.
    2
  7090. ❤❤❤❤❤
    2
  7091. Thank you😊
    2
  7092. Thank you so much. I wish you a double portion of the same😊
    2
  7093. Thank you Michael😊
    2
  7094. Aw, thank you Ladell.🥰
    2
  7095. That is a great question. Where is the money going!!! I see the dame thing here. Library hours reduced as well as other county services.
    2
  7096. I am confused them as to why the general from the pentagon saying military personnel would not get paid???
    2
  7097. He is the only one you can trust completely!
    2
  7098. You're welcome😊
    2
  7099. That is so true. Anyone could be next!!
    2
  7100. A commenter also suggested not giving them backpack for the time their pay is frozen as they didn't do their jobs.
    2
  7101. My mom used to always tell me God bless the child who has their own. Now I get what she meant!!
    2
  7102. Yes, it seems pretty clear that Musk.and Rrump weild immense power over their party's elected officialsm However, regardless of what side of the aisle you agree with there have been major mistakes and actions on both sides that have brought us to where we are today in this country.
    2
  7103. People are.going to.habe to come up with solutions on their own. Sharedovong quarters, tiny house communities and such where people look out for each other.
    2
  7104. I agree that there is c9mplete dysfunction at this point and I truly do 't know that a change in power will help much without real accountability.
    2
  7105. I agree, absolutely.
    2
  7106. Having a van definitely provides an additional means of freedom or a way to bug out if there is a shtf scenario. I do have a homebase, but am on the road a great deal of the time, over 120k miles in last 5 years or so.
    2
  7107. I couldn't habe said it better myself!
    2
  7108. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. It really was a blessing to me to help Derek.
    1
  7109. I am going to do another video on parking when I finish my trip. Sounds like you became an expert on the topic.
    1
  7110. Haha. Cuddles is actually going to a kennel when we hit Tennesse. He will be glad I'm sure🤣
    1
  7111. Living with others is not always what it is cracked up to be nor is it always a positive experience.
    1
  7112. Traveling, seeing the country, visiting friends anf making new ones is an option many wohld rather than sitting in an apartment that consumes all their money for rent with not enough for food, meds, or.any quality of life. Some can't even pay rent it is so.bigh and their social security checks so small!
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  7113.  @StaticCamperVan  Thanks
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  7114. The area you're in has some of the most beautiful drives in the entire country. Of course I'm interested in the hot sauce. I will be looking for some. Thanks for sharing that.
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  7115.  @StaticCamperVan  The best instant potatoes O have found are Idahoan in the packets. They come in 2 sizes amd different varieties.All you need is water, but Inusially use 1/2ilk and butter.
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  7116. She is very cool!
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  7117. Sadly I did not. I'll have to remember that if I get back that way!
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  7118. That is generally the best policy to simply stay away from MOBs. Life is too short!
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  7119. Sadly, yes.
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  7120. My hope is that the Constitution will remain the law of the land.
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  7121. It is someone whonis very driven to set and reach goals. Sometimes to their own detriment.
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  7122. Sad but true.
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  7123. I should have followed up with a question on that. But, I was so enchanted with the rest of the build I let that one slide😒
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  7124. What do they say, necessity is the mother of invention🤣
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  7125. She is working on itm
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  7126. I hold out hope. But we will see!!
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  7127. Hope you have an absolute fabulous time with your cargo trailer!!
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  7128. Kate.cohldn't remember the name.of.the place she got them. But, I found very similar if not same ones on Amazon under either van or auto window vents.
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  7129. Thank you k for sharing that☺️
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  7130. I plan to do a meetup in January. Will announce it on my channel and in a community post to subscribers.
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  7131. Sounds like you had a lovely Thanksgiving
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  7132. He is doing what many people do at some point which is to prepare for the future when he may not be able to drive by purchasing land to be able to park on.
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  7133. More and more this is the case.
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  7134. Actually solar will work for many kibds of heat, from low wattage space heaters to electric throws, etc. I have used solar for these and more.
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  7135. You and hundreds of thousands!!
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  7136. I think the height was a out 5'8. But, I think NuCamp actually makes larger ones that might be taller.
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  7137. Currently Pascal doesn't want to build for others.
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  7138. It is truly amazing.
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  7139. People who act like this in a parking lot likely feel entitled everywhere they go.
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  7140. He was spending the winter in Arizona. In the summer he leaves amd goes to a cooler climate.
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  7141. By the grace of God
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  7142. I agree He is going to have a very bright future!
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  7143. Haha. If only 35😊
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  7144. You should have seen hom after he got a haircut today!!
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  7145. I know, right!!!
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  7146. 🥰🥰🥰
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  7147. Just a guess, but I'm thinking they are having such an increase in patients they simply don't have the beds and can't expand the hospital 🤔
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  7148. Thanks. I will let her know.
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  7149. It is a challenge for her but she hangs in!!
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  7150. He is not governor in all the other states where senior are also suffering, including ones where thr minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. Try living on 9lor raising a family on that. BTW, she is now in an apartment in a newly built and beautiful senior housing building that is much nicer than many hotels I have stayed in. Does Newson get thanked for that too?
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  7151. I have an up date video coming up including info from my conversation with the Chief of Police.
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  7152. It was a dramatic event for this woman whomis very traumatized and sustained injuries, both physical.and emotional.
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  7153. Well.said!
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  7154. It really is.😊
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  7155. We cleaely read different reports, but that does make sense. I wonder if mine was referencing women falling below the poverty line at some point rather than a lifelong history of chronic poverty🤔
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  7156. Thank goodness you do!
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  7157. 🤗
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  7158. Thank you 🤗 I hope you had a great day
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  7159. Now that's.an idea. But, I think she would.like th money to buy a smaller vehicle.
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  7160. How exciting!!
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  7161. Good points for staying safe.
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  7162. She really is.
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  7163. Yes,.it was me.🤭
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  7164. Thank you. I try to ask questions that I think other would ask given the chance without being overly invasive.
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  7165. We are presently getting things in order and taking stock of what needs to be done. Once we do that I will let anyone who would like to help know how they can do so if they would.lile to help.
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  7166. Still a work in progress. Holding out for a successful conclusion.
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  7167. 🥰🥰🥰
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  7168. God willing.
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  7169. You're welcome 😊
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  7170. I don't know what happened. I think a little at a time we descended and by the time we all woke up we are on the edge of the cliff.
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  7171. Right back at you💜💜💜💜💜💜
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  7172. You said it!🤣
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  7173. I wonder how long they will ride on that excuse!!
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  7174. I love the set up too. Opens up lots of options for ttavel.
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  7175. Can't help you on that one.
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  7176. Hopefully you are snuggled up with a hot cup of something😅
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  7177. You will love it!!
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  7178. There is certainly a need for real help for folks, especially seniors.
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  7179. My deepest condolences on the loss loss of your mother.
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  7180. Quartzsite, Arizona. All the mobile home parks in this series are in Quartzsite.
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  7181. Thank you so much❤
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  7182. I know very few people who ever escape from that cycle once they get caught up in it.
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  7183. I hope so. That is my goal.😊
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  7184. I will do my best😊
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  7185. I will absolutely receive that!
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  7186. I am going to do my best to interview her about that.
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  7187. Times have indeed changed!!
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  7188. They sure executed a lot of their great ideas!!
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  7189. Yes.it is. I did another tour of Gail's actual residence on the same lot.
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  7190. That would be me. What fun that would be. I wish I had the time. I would benefit from doing that more than the children🤣
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  7191. Clearly you didn't as they say in Kindergarten "use your listening ears" when you watched this video. In the video I was not complaining about age discrimination, although it is a disgusting practice, I was as clearly stated sharing some of the reasons why it can be challenging for seniors to find gainful employment. Discrimination is one of several reasons I shared. Just so you know, just because something happens or has happened for a long time doesn't mean it is an acceptable practice or shouldn't be challenged. Sad that you thing age discrimination is ok.
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  7192. Glad you think so!
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  7193. No. Plan to be back, God willing, in January.
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  7194. So true.
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  7195. Unfortunately a lot of the meat now is genetically altered. I know someone who used to live on a chicken farm. He told me that now due to genetic altering the chicks get twice as big in half the time. That is kind of scary.
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  7196. Sounds like that was a good decision based on Mr. Bernie and Ms. Lois.
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  7197. 77
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  7198. I know. Meet many of them all the time.
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  7199. Sounds interesting.
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  7200. What a testimony
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  7201. A lot of folks intermingle the terms.
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  7202. Fortunately they are pretty stationary on BLM land and don't travel that much in the rv anymore.
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  7203. They really are fantastic. Yep. He absolutely built it out himself and it is pretty amazing.
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  7204. Mr. Bernie is still sharp as a tack. That comment made me laugh too.
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  7205. Amen
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  7206. The problem is when you cross state lines and don't know the laws of every state you enter.
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  7207. If this can be topped I've yet to se it!!
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  7208. It really was a bkessimg!
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  7209. We both said at the same time I want that chicken fried steak🤣
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  7210. Yes we go🤣Do you have a suggestion for a good down home style restaurant in Nashville for lunch?
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  7211. You are welcome Glad you enjoyed it..
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  7212. Thank you Mommadw.💟
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  7213. State park passes are fantastic options!
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  7214. Can't always do that in extreme weather, but it will certainly work sometimes😊
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  7215. Come to Quartzsite, Arizona in January the week before the Big Tent Event and you will meet loads of other nomads as well as myself and loads of othe female nomads. Also, the RTR (Rubber Tramp Rendevous).has many different sessions that are helpful to new nomads.
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  7216. I love those those Toyota Dolphins. Don't give up they are fabulous. There is a solution out there. What about putting a shot running board just the length of the steps that extends out past the steps w8dth? If you can't find one a metal fabricator should be able to easily make one for you. Hit me up at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com after I finish this project with Teresa and I can reach out to a couple of people who are geniuses and can almost certainly figure this out.
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  7217. I do not do GoFundMe accounts for others. I will see if there is a way to get a P.O. Box or something so people could send money to Teresa directly.
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  7218. I really try my best to fulfill my promises😊
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  7219. 🥰🥰🥰
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  7220. Look me up when you do if it is this month😊
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  7221. It really has a community feel doesn't it!
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  7222. I don't blame you🤣🤣
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  7223. If you are prepared or willing to learn it can be a wonderful life.
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  7224. Good pointers. Thanks😊
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  7225. I know. Isn't is heartwarming!!
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  7226. Sounds like they are living their best lives as long as they can!!
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  7227. As a Princeton educated.and very intelligent individual who had positions of tremendous responsibility obviously he could have and can still do other things with his life. This is what he chooses to do. Just because a person's choices may differ vastly from.our world view of things doesn't mean they are not choices.and there are no other options SMH🤔
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  7228. I can too!!!
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  7229. I feel the same way. Don't ask me a question if you don't want my truthful answer!!!
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  7230. The current lots are full but I believenthey are developing more??? Randy has stated a desire on YouTube to recreate this concept in other locations.
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  7231. She is a truly amazing woman with a heart to match. Just being around her helps me to reclaim my "calm place".
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