Youtube hearted comments of David Leigh (@davidleigh443).

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. The best minivan camper is a colossal understatement. Wow. Great job Pascal!
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  6. 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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  7. How is that Canadian restaurants can pay workers salaries without tipping but not in the USA.
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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Great advice on not over paying, but I am hearing that a lot of dealers are doing additional dealer markups above the MSRP.
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  11. Agree. I love the no-build builds.
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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Frugal is the new sexy.
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  16. I think the moo'ing cow was asking you if you are going to eat more chicken.
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. Very nice set up. Did he mention how much his travel trailer cost and with what he tows the trailer .
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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. I was thinking that also. great point.
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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. yeh, I was thinking $100K+ with everything. Impressive but not for everyone's budget.
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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. Would that 8x7 be ok for Cool Hand Luke?
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  32. You ever wonder why politicians attacked what billionaires pay and not millionaires ? Because all the polit
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  33. They are mostly millionaires.
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  34. 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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  35. Sorry I was typing a response to another video and somehow You Tube crosslined it to your channel Carol.
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  36. 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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  37. was there a tour video?
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  38.  @gloriouslifeonwheels3621  Thank you so much. I will watch when it comes out.
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  39. 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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  40. 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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  41. 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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  42. Why? If they like it and are living a low stress lifestyle, who are you to judge?
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  43. I think there is a correlation between high credit card balances and not keeping a budget.
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  44. 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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  45. It is the same senior men. The common factor is single income seniors, male or female
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  46. 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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