Comments by "David Leigh" (@davidleigh443) on "Glorious Life On Wheels" channel.

  1. Great interview. I loved the. A/C. Julianne seems likec a very resourceful woman. I would hesitated to call her a senior. 60 is not old these days. I am 62 so I have to believe that. Lol
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  2. Is Tim able to use his homemade toilet inside his car when he cant " go" outside? Great set up though. One would have to be an extreme minimalist with very few clothes.
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  3. Wow. What a great place and a great guy. Those rates are incredibly affordable. I was blown away by the $450/month for the first unit. Mobile Home lot rents in Florida are going up and many exceed the $450 just for a lot. Much success to Devyn in his future. He deserves it.
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  4. Carol, thank you on another wonder tour interview. I love Darleen's creative minimalism. The USB facet tap on top of her 5 -gallon jug is genius. Also, that 4runner does not look 25 years old. Beautiful rig.
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  5. Regarding the 10 -year rule on rigs, what happens to a senior(s) who can't afford another class A, to get within the guidelines of the 10-year rule. That seems like a temporary end-plan.
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  6. Hi Carol, My two cents or dime's worth with inflation. While watching your interviews and other Nomad You Tubers, such as Bob wells and others, I frequently hear the comment that people are forced into vanlife, etc. because of economic circumstances, that is not me. I am an aspiring nomad currently working on a long-term work Camping assignment. What appeals to me is being CHEAP. I hate to spend money unnecessarily. I will spend money on my family, per se, but I hate to spend money on myself. I never want to be in the situation where I am manipulated by some corporation to fork over wads of cash for their mostly useless products. I am in my early 60's and I look forward this current and next chapters in my life of one which is financially stabile. Stabile because I have reduced my monthly expenses to about 30% when I worked to pay rent. AS Bob Wells has said many times, "when you don't have a rent or mortgage to pay you don't need to make as much money." I only want to work seasonally or part time for the rest of my life. As I said, I am working a long term temp job with good pay and there are many people like me who are enjoying the freedom of not paying ret/mortgage , therefore, we are not all desperate. I don't mean to sound offensive to those who have little hope, but we are not all the same. That being said if you have a vehicle and some money (perhaps Social Security and part time or seasonal job) you can have hope. Learn to be frugal, be very disciplined on your spending (Gas, food, phone, insurance, emergency fund, etc) and enjoy nature and the experiences which you will come to know. Sorry about the long comment. Keep on keeping on as the kids used to say. LOl.
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  7. The best minivan camper is a colossal understatement. Wow. Great job Pascal!
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  8. Wow. Such a great , innvative build. Very well done. And, it seems she has her parents emotional support, that's a huge bonus.
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  9. How is that Canadian restaurants can pay workers salaries without tipping but not in the USA.
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  10. People will not like my comment, but she NEEDS to be paid at least MINIMUM WAGE. I am sure many employers would love to have people work for them and NOT PAY them. Would you pay an employer for the privilege of parking in their lot and working for free? Carol, you mentioned Tiffany has a husband so hopefully he has an income generating job. Unless, one has a substantial pension and perhaps Social Security benefits I cannot see a volunteer camp host position would be viable. You still need money and volunteering while your savings gets depleted is not very wise in my opinion.
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  11. Refrig? The video you fdid with Lulu where she freezes 6 large blue ice bricks in a small 13 qt freezer and places them in a cooler compartment is genius.
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  12. Another great video Carol. I can't wait to watch Carol's budget video. Glow Carol these interviews demonstrate that you are the best interviewer of nomads. You ask inquisitive, non- judgmental questions. Please keep up the great work.
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  13. Bonnie Bloom. My overall point, maybe not expressed well, is that many like me, living the minimalist way is a choice. I am not rich by any standards. I just don't want to spend all my money making someone else rich.
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  14. Hi Carole, I hope Randy develops more communities like the Grove after the Mountain and Buffalo Creek. He hinted that he had more land to develop.
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  15. Agree. I love the no-build builds.
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  16. I agree. Some say we need more communities like this one. Tiny Homes need to be legal everywhere. But these small communities with high rents and no guarantees of increasing lot rents seem like costly mobile home parks under a different name. The landlords are doing well I presume.
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  17. I read an article recently where the states of California, Vermont, and New York are offering some sort of grant up to $120,000 to build s Tony House. But that is only half the equation Where do you put it after it is built.
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  18. Carol, a case by case strategy can lead to prejudice in my view. Perhaps 10 rule parks really want fill up their spaces with seasonal travelers. I don't think it would be a long term solution.
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  19. Social security needs a house cleaning.
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  20. Terry and I are the same age. Regarding his working life, not to be harsh but if you work with your body age catches up to you. If your work abuses your back, knees, or feet, unless you have a sedentary job such as office work or computer-based work in an office or remotely as we get older, we cannot keep up. The larger point regarding Terry, who seems like a genuinely nice man who deserves better, the landlord greed is growing beyond sustainability. What are people to do: spend all their savings in 2-3 years be left to live the street until one passes?
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  21. Wow, Marina really has done a wonderful job designing her 12x20. I had seen Randy do a video of this model and I was apprehensive as it looked all the space was too condensed with the kitchen section, but she has made it appear spacious. I wonder how much Marina was able to get her 12x20. I believe Randy was initially offering that home, deck, fence, a place in the Grove for $75K. May Marina enjoy good health in the future.
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  22. I once rented from a couple who owned a small construction company and the wife who managed their rentals wanted to know if one had 401k monies. She flat out told she was entitled to that. I said no! You are only entitled to a fair market rate. She was a special type of a jerk.
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  23. I watched a second time. My big takeaway is that Kai has several SMART tips and if one may have to live out of a car, a sedan not a good sized SUV, they can do it.
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  24. Frugal is the new sexy.
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  25. My supplemental plan G just increased by $33. I expect my Medicare to increase as well.
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  26. I think the moo'ing cow was asking you if you are going to eat more chicken.
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  27. Bob just posted this week a video with Starlink Mark who bought land in AZ. Mark said he could camp on his land for up to six months with a variance ($100 cost I believe) in a off-grid situation. My issue would be if I, or as Mark stated he wanted to live 6 months on his land and head south for 6 months. What happens when you are away if squatters or other interlopers settle on your land?
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  28. I like what Pastor Slade and his church is doing. Many churches are seeking to help out low-income seniors. I myself, have my name on a waiting list for senior apt in Florida owned by the Presbyterian church. I am aware of a few similar apts ( small studio, large studio and 1 bedroom) owned by the Lutheran and Presbyterian churches in Florida where the apt rent is from $475-$575 per month. The catch- waiting list. It could be 2-3 years to go to the top. And then you have to pass their interview. Nothing is guaranteed. Some hope perhaps.
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  29. Thanks for posting, Carol. Did you mention in the earlier portion of your interview that Schoolie Carol was going to have some insights regarding nomad/work camping jobs? Regarding nomad budgets I believe there is basic budget of Gas, food, phone/internet, health insurance, vehicle insurance, vehicle maintenance (emergency fund), etc. then everyone should tweak their budget to fit one's personal needs and wants. It is not a one-size fits all. Regarding medical expenses, if one is younger( i.e. not yet on Medicare) they can get state insurance and the less you earn, the less your premium will be. Also, regarding Social Security benefits, I believe there are some who are getting 1500 to 2500 per month because they benefitted through having earned high wages during their lifetime. Most nomad videos I have seen have people receiving $700-$1,000 per month. I wonder what the percentage is for people who are initially receiving $1,000 or less per month. I have been keeping my budget for over a year. I total up everything except rent. I am work camping and my employer pays for my hotel room. My expenses have been between $600-$700 per month, therefore I know for myself I can live on less than $1,000 per month. When I file for Social Security next spring, I intend to work part time thus, in fact, doubling my income. I realize not everyone can work as they get older, but channels like yours have shown us there is a way. Thanks again. up every
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  30. looks like a teardrop, not a Tiny House. A lot of cars CANNOT tow that rig (1,850 pounds). Most compact SUVs (CRV class are about 1500) and smaller cars are @1,100. The Tiny House headline piqued my interest as I am seriously considering a Tiny House, one where I can park it legally without being given the bum;s rush by local law enforcement.
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  31. Tiny Houses can't touch those prices, even with plumbing, electrical, septic, etc. Carole, agree with you that as we age lofts and ladders are not a good thing. For example, I am 64 and fell on ice 9 months ago. My prize was a major rotator cuff tear and now a frozen shoulder. I won't bother with the misery I have suffering. Now a big fan of one floor does it all.
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  32. Very nice set up. Did he mention how much his travel trailer cost and with what he tows the trailer .
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  33. Gail is such a clever and smart lady. Very nice Tiny Home. Before I watched Nomad videos, I watched many Tiny House videos. I soured on the idea of a Tiny House because of the escalating cost of the build, not to mention the limited options of where one could legally have one. Did Gail mention how much her TH cost?
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  34. I have been watching Randy and Amanda for about a year. Randy mentioned he would be putting a privacy guard/fence between those tiny's. I thought he did a nice job. I believe the Tiny Owner's, such as the community you videoed were able to get their space for about $6,000 for infrastructure costs. The newer spaces in the Mountain or Buffalo Creek seem to be $20,000 and up. Those of us who lived in apartments or travelled and did not have a home to sell and use that sale's capital gains would have buy with their savings since most banks, regardless of one's bank deposits won't lend for Tiny House mortgage. I don't like, my preference, the wash-out potential of the Mountain/BC lots. I realize the older lots are sold out, but I would wait and save my money and hope an older lot opens up. Thanks, Carol, for a wonderful interview showing that the community is not just for seniors.
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  35. Did Kai ever say how she supports herself on the road? Gas, food, car insurance, phone plan, health insurance (medicare) all still cost money.
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  36. You have a great channel. Carol people love you. You are also a kind and responsible interviewer.
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  37. I visited SD 20 years ago and there was a lot of parking lots near the beaches that were free. I don't know if that still exists.
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  38. Carol, thank you, this such an important topic. I should be on the road by mid October, by which time I will be 63. I am already thinking about my end game (when I will not be able to travel fulltime) and I have yet to decide if my future will be a mobile home in Florida or a some small acreage in Arizona. I think it is important to have options.
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  39. I was thinking that also. great point.
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  40. Having a landing spot is fantastic as long you have the funds. If one wants to trave they can rent their land to other nomads for extra income.
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  41. Hi Carol, I am a big advocate for car/SUV campers to include a tent. With the tent you can sleep in your vehicle for safety and set up a kitchen and lounge area in the tent. Regarding low-income seniors being forced out that is becoming common place. I still have my name in a low-income apartment rental in the Southeast which has gone from $550/mth to $725 a month. I am told it will be another 2 years before an opening happens. Factor in electrical bills, Medicare, food and the basic cost will be well over $1,000. Costs keep rising. Best of luck to Daryl and may she continue to thrive with good health and freedom.
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  42. I love how Barry made the bed into a convertible couch. Great job
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  43. Emerson Barns of Hereford, AZ ( Cochise County) builds may different sizes. i believe in most counties of Arizona do no- permit builds for lots of 4 acres to 45 acres. You still need to install a septic tank.
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  44. Carol, I would be gushing too. You did a great, informative interview.
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  45. Patients pay for retiring healthcare CEOs golden parachutes.
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  46.  @gloriouslifeonwheels3621  You do a great job interviewing people.
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  47. One of ? Try the classiest.
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  48.  @gloriouslifeonwheels3621  Carol, I have seen You tubers shoot video in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in N. Dakota where Bison will walk up to people's cars. I think that could be scary.
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  49. Isn't causing property damage and leaving the scene a felony.
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  50. I saw that Panda clothes dryer on another you tube channel.. That person had it in an old Class C. I never thought it was possible to have it in a car.
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  51.  @tammieparrishmiller3669  I never watched 30 Something, but I agree Marie is beautiful. I am a single 62 year old, also with a History degree. I am currently doing a nomad-type job in Minnesota, I am planning to retire next April. Thanks Marie for inspiring future nomads like me.
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  52. I am on 3 senior housing waiting lists. I am told it will be almost 5 years or more before they anticipate an opening. And, with the rising housing costs as they are, then will I be able to afford a unit at that time. My job will probably end by Thanksgiving, but then I will have to find another job. I have seen similar jobs in various parts of the country and all their least costly housing is at a minimum $1,600 per month. The very expensive housing will surely lead more and more people to a forced nomadic lifestyle.
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  53. Yes. I am a little under 6'2 and about 250 with an injured shoulder. I could never fit. Bob Wells had a video of woman living out of a FIAT 500. In that one shout had a 6' long mattress on the passenger side. Much more room. Still very small.
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  54. I hate the attitude that if you don't make $100k you are poor. I view myself as lower middle class, not poor. My own family takes pity on me because I don't make 6 figures Rid
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  55. yeh, I was thinking $100K+ with everything. Impressive but not for everyone's budget.
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  56. Yes Carol, that is true. With Mobile Home Parks, the biggest negative are that corporations are buying up parks and gouging the residents.i believe Florida has a law that the lot rents can only increase a small percentage each year- 4% perhaps. But the loophole is that when a corporation buys a park they can set the initial rate very high. On theory one could pay $400 for lot and a corporation can set a new price at $1,000 or more.
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  57. I wonder if you could buy three and saw through a side wall like some do with shipping containers. My crazy idea for small living if you could cheap land somewhere a buy a cheap houseboat on it. You could use a water catchment and compost toilet,etc .
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  58.  @gloriouslifeonwheels3621  Yes Carol. Schoolie Carol reminded me of a late, great-aunt of mine who was always laughing. She lived to be just 6 weeks shy of her 99th birthday. I asked her once about any secret to enjoying and living a long life and she replied- don't worry about thigs you cant control, enjoy your life.
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  59. Carol, Rav4 generally are 1500. The subaru in that class can tow much heavier. Pilot are larger SUVs. But good luck if you want to risk transmission failure towing 1800 pounds with a smaller car or smaller suvs.
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  60. Living off liquor? Can you explain?
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  61. A friend of mine taught English in Hungary for 4.5 years. He had a modest stipend, but had money left over each month. He used to say it is not how much you make but how much you have available to spend each month .
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  62. AI can probably skim through every email you have written to gather info to use against you. AI can be evil.
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  63. Carol, if you buy a Kit I believe you only get the materials ( lumber, hardware, windows, etc.) It might be well to go for the install at an extra $1500. $3500 for a shell vs. $40k for a tiny. You could finish it as you go, provided the local building inspectors will certify it as inhabitable.
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  64. Would that 8x7 be ok for Cool Hand Luke?
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  65. You ever wonder why politicians attacked what billionaires pay and not millionaires ? Because all the polit
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  66. They are mostly millionaires.
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  67.  @gloriouslifeonwheels3621  I re-watched Don of Affordable Desert Living(ADL) when his Shed house was delivered. He bought his 4 acres in Cochise County, AZ near Sierra Vista for $12,000. Prices have gone up. Cochise is not as hot as Phoenix or Quartzsite (typically 90-95 vs. 120 in the summer). Don did a 10x20 shed for about $7500 (Emerson Sheds). Cochise (disclaimer: I dont work for their Chamber of Commerce) has a few small cities ( Sierra Vista, Bisbee-great little Artist community with 18 galleries, Douglas, Tombstone, Huachuca City, etc. where you can visit for culture and supplies while still living off-grid. Up in Apache- I have watched Simply Lesa in Apache County (Witch Wells) where she has a nice 12x12 with a 12 foot ceiling on 10 acres. But Apache is very, very remote. Nearest towns 30+ miles away look like whisltestops. Good luck with the basics there. A final note on the desirable OPT-OUT permit: Don (ADL) got his in 2019 for $392. He had to have a septic installed and inspected. Don said the state of Arizona considers kitchen sink water as Black Water and must go to a septic tank! He also said, he has a 10x20 shed ) and anything over 200 square feet requires more permits/inspections( Electrical, Plumbing, Fire marshal, general building occupancy, etc. The real issue is not an extra couple of hundred dollars for permits but hiring county approved contracts to do that work which could be in the thousands!! Don only did the floor model without a loft. If I did the 10x12 I would do the barn design with a loft. That would clear up ground floor space and have a tiny house-style loft bedroom.
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  68. It is not Ukraine Russia. It is Ukraine. Independent country. It is not part of Russia. But I concur with your sentiments. The Ukraine do not deserve the evil thrust upon them.
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  69. Chris, the woman from Naples, is featured in yesterday's ITH video ( $6 a month electric bill) with Randy and Amanda. She has so much good info on that video.
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  70. Sorry I was typing a response to another video and somehow You Tube crosslined it to your channel Carol.
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  71. Of you put s loft over the bed area for storage. You would only need a loft to cover halftvtge floor space. Many tiny houses do that.
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  72. was there a tour video?
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  73.  @gloriouslifeonwheels3621  Thank you so much. I will watch when it comes out.
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  74. Beautiful Tiny Home, Tiny Shed, and garden/lot. It is probably beyond the budget of many seniors, but fun to see such a beautiful set-up.
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  75.  @serenakoleno9338  are you saying Tim outfitted his vehicle to support his YouTube channel?
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  76.  @tammieparrishmiller3669  Thanks for asking. I am in NW Minnesota. Very small town. About 50 miles east of N. Dakota. Weather-wise-vey gusty, farm area. I grew up in Massachusetts, but I have lived in Florida and Las Vegas for 20+ years of my life. My nomad dilemma is do I want to tow a trailer/camper or to I want to be more stealthy and have it all in a van. For me , I look at campers in two styles. I have seen Hiker Trailers which have the rear galley so that you have a bedroom, a rear kitchen and your tow vehicle for storage. I also liked the runaway campers, which are very lightweight , but no rear galley. There is a nice video by Slim Potatohead featuring Dani a woman who was living out of a Runaway with her two dogs in the Arizona desert. And, then there are the vans. I really liked Marie's set up. Very clever, but you have to be extremely minimalist.
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  77. follow up. Pattie's does not seem to have an active website. Several nomad review sites (such as Campendium, even Yelp) all say the park is permanently closed. Maybe I will try the posted number for Pattie's.
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  78.  @gloriouslifeonwheels3621  Yes Carol, I agree driving a lot and spending a lot on gas can increase your nomad budget. For people who have to commute to a job where they might drive 500-,1000 miles a week, then a vehicles MPG is crucial. But if a nomad is stationary or spending a week or two on BLM land then the MPG is not as crucial. Basically, it is how much will you spend each month on gas. With that said, Schoolie Carol must have a big fuel bill to pay as Buses are notorious for getting very low mpg. Myself, I am lucky that I am work camping and my employer is 1/2 mile away. I spend $25-$30 a month on gas. Please don't hate me.LOL. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas in advance. Safe travels to you. David
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  79. Terrible! A bit off topic but maybe not. People will " trust your instincts" when stating in your rid. What happens when you stop abd all seemsvgoid, but you exit your vehicle or swaken and thugs have arrived who were not there before. Tgat is why I believe a safe rig is one where you don't have to exit your camper, etc to drive away. And, dont trust strangers until they are not strangers.
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  80. Why? If they like it and are living a low stress lifestyle, who are you to judge?
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  81. I don't know if the water idea would work. Digging a well could cost thousands. Depending where it is you have zoning restrictions. Don't forget about taxes Nothing is free. Either it is a greedy landlord or the greedy gvt.
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  82. Hi Carol. I love Portuguese Chourico. Back in SE Massachuestts where I grew up they pronounce it Cha- Rish. I like the portuguese style best. Chourico and eggs(scrambled) is my favorite breakfast dish.
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  83. I think there is a correlation between high credit card balances and not keeping a budget.
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  84. The freezer tip is the absolute best I have ever gleaned from the many vehicles I have watched on You Tube.
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  85. Maybe he could get re-evaluated concerning his diabetes to see if he could take pills instead of shots. I have been type 2 since 2010 and my BS is well controlled through pills. I could diet better but the pills are working for me. PILLS don't need refrigeration.
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  86. I don't have debt, make OK money. Others who have a higher pay but are loaded with debt think they are wealthy. My lower pay and debt -free existence means I am wealthier than they are.
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  87. It is the same senior men. The common factor is single income seniors, male or female
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  88.  @gloriouslifeonwheels3621  I have not heard of any testing sites here in NW MInn . No one wears masks in store except employees. My employer requires we wear a mask.
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  89. The toy kitchen is interesting. Too bad you didn't post information where you got it .
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  90. I used to buy a pound of 73/27 ground beef at Walmart for hamburgers. It was $4.23 a month ago. Two weeks ago it jumped to $4.73. last week it went to $5.73!
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  91. I have been watching Randy forc2 months. He builds Tiny homes in every price range.
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  92. Carol, Off topic about Rex and his work for a cure, but I viewed a woman named Linda on Cheap RVLiving who had a mid sized SUV with a x6 trailer. I believe she had a Hyundai. She made a bed in her SUV and put everything else in the trailer. Her thinking, which I agree with, was she could get out of bed and drive away if she did not feel safe without exiting the vehicle. I love Linda's out of the box thinking.
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  93. Money grab is right! People who want to live frugally and responsibility cannot purchase newer vehicles. Similar to the war on cash. The gvt and banks are in collusion to permanently have their greedy mitts in your pocket.
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  94. I would only add: what an ignorant jerk!
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  95. I love the idea if removing the rear so one has an escape back to the driver's seat so one is not exposed to outside dangers
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  96. The rent sounds like LVTA.
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  97. The commenter maybe jealous of the freedom vanlifers have or perhaps does not have the courage or resources to try the nomad life him or herself. One few reactions on my part: Impact of society-negative or positive. Is working a dead-end, drudgery filled job a positive impact? Maybe if you are an employer who loves wage slaves or wage indentured servants. Is it selfish for van lifer not to pay a greedy landlord their ever- increasing rent? Actually, the commenter reminds me of an ex GF who told me I was selfish because I did not want to pay all her bills and for her future purchases. I wonder how selfish the commenter actually is towards others. Yes Carol, I totally agree with you.
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  98. Wow. Marie's build is great. It is amazing how much she has incorporated in her tiny van. Did she say what the dimensions of the van's box was?
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  99. Only the food delivery services will benefit. If you got laid off but do not have a vehicle you cant deliver food.
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  100. There are legitimate panhandlers- those who trying to survive and basically have nothing. Then there theives looking for easy money. A common scam years ago was someone without a car claiming they need gas money to get home. How do you leave home without money to buy gas to get home?
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  101.  @kathystevens8163  If you type: You Tube Incredible Tiny Homes, his channel will pop up.
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  102. many nomads have chosen a Prius.
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  103. That is horrible. Could those states then classify vanlifers as homeless, therefore criminalize vanlifers lifestyle.
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  104. Without supplement one can get charged a lot of money for co-pays along with out of pocket for tests and procedures.​ @autobotdiva9268 
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  105. I enjoyed your quick view of your compound. Your studio looks nice-appears larger than a 12x12. I think the windows help with that.
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  106. I did a social security withdrawal, as I am entitled to per the law, as long as I do it in the first 12 months. I was quoted a 4- 6 week turn around. It took 13 months!
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  107. Carol, did email Tim Low in Sales last night. He said ITH does not have any waiting lists. Tim also mentioned sometimes homes are sold with a space lease. The only available is a Birmingham in the Forest. Most like a $100k investment would that be an ADNNA ( apartment dwellers need not apply.)?
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  108. Carol, your point about a failing power grid coupled with many electric vehicles is well taken. A point I do not believe the environmentalists have considered. My take, though, is what is the end plan for nomads in the 60-80 year old range. Do they even have a backup plan when they can no longer drive? In 12, 15, 20 years will they, assuming they are still around, be able to drive any vehicle. Younger nomads will more likely than older nomads have to deal with electric or hybrid vehicles should they wish to continue their nomad existence.
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  109. Yes. I think those older lots had $6,000 key money whereas, the new ones are possibly $20,000 and up. I actually prefer the older lots that are not in the woods.
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  110. That GM was doing a bad "Billy Flynn" from Chicago. You know doing a quick soft-shoe shuffle. You caught him lying and he tried to BS his way. He could have checked their records and would have seen your many visits without incident. But, by doing that he would back himself in a corner for over charging you. Maybe contact the local TV news' investigative reporter to shine some light on that particular Marriot Resort unjust business practices.
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  111. Carol, when you say there isxa $2,000 savings limit are you referencing SSDI only? I have my name on a few senior apts and they are HUD subsidized . I have been told the rent is 30% of your income. No savings limit. Upon further queries I have learned that there is a .06% adjustment towards income against savings accounts. If you have $100,000 in savings that equates to an extra $60 (100,00 x .0006.) The $60 would be added to your 30%. Also, there is the accrued interest on CD's to be aded onto your rent. I realize many seniors do not have much, if any in savings. I only mention those totals for renting with HUD properties. I am 65 and currently pay $414 for Medicare, supplemental, dental and pharmacy. My sweatheart deal if living rent free( my employer pays) ends at year end so I think I will be in for a huge rental shock. Please keep up the good work informing us.
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  112.  @tammieparrishmiller3669  Yes I am expecting cold weather, but I grew up in cold weather in New England. Although it has been a long time since I froze . The company I work for-Express Pros, provides free housing (Hotel) as long as I work for their client -Digikey. I expect to work all the way through next April. Excellent pay, no housing expense, good deal in my view. As for that video, if you type in: You Tube Slim Potato head Dani, it is the first video which comes up. I don't know if Dani mentioned it but there is a guy in Indiana named Charles Moman who used to have 2 different Runaways. He and his wife have filmed a dozen or so videos on Runaways. My favorites are the Runaway Rally which Runaway hosts every February where Charles interviews runaway owners and asked them about additions that they put in their campers. Great food for thought. Other than that I get most of my build-out ideas from having watched Bob Wells' Cheap RVLiving site for the past 5-6 years. It has been great talking with you also and rather than chew up Glorious Life on Wheels space here if you want to ask me any more questions or something you want to pass on you can always email me at Dleigh2010@gmail.com. May that awful STL humidity evade you. Take care. David
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  113. Tammie Parrish Miller Thank you. I look forward to hearing from you. And I agree Bob W is a true hero.
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  114. A little off topic but related to provider fraud what happens when the gvt fines provider or health care company fraudulent billing? The finesxare passed along to the consumer ( patient). It will never stop until provider leadership isxsent to prison for felony theft.
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  115. ​ @carmenwheatley7316 25% limit used to be the usuary limit but finance companies' lobbyists paid off congress to place loopholes so they could exceed those limits.
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  116. Carol. Yes I called the other day. They are open.
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  117. I would call evonomic jealousy if you live frugally, irresponcible consumets hatecthatvyou dont have debt, yet they dont have the courage to live nomadicaly. For their lack of courage they attack those living well.
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  118. clever idea to flip the home depot cabinet on its side.
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  119. If she was a nurse in a poor southern state vs. a large city like L.A. Boston, or NYC ,etc. there would be a huge difference is wages.
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  120. In other words never buy on credit.
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  121. Ridiculous. If you can live below your means and are poor, you are someone society should look up. As far as living a vehicle I still believe many in society are uncomfortable with you. They think you are homeless beggar, a druggie, or a criminal looking to rob someone. Those types live in sticks and bricks too.
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