Day 3.
Before this daily journal gets too much more involved, I’m going to have to fiddle with Word Press (and possibly call tech support) and learn how to add some whistles and bells to better organize the web site. Perhaps tomorrow. When it comes to getting up the nerve to CALL tech support, I will procrastinate as long as possible. However, I think that as time goes on, our experience of downsizing and possibly transitioning from landlubbers to land-cruisers will be a worthy template for others contemplating a similar change.

This morning I remembered something from the past that made me laugh aloud. My now-boss, who was then interviewing me asked, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” I answered honestly, “Hopefully on a beach somewhere, writing my memoirs.” I’ll have to remind Gary about that should the scenario ever come to pass.

This afternoon I met two of my friends and and gave them the news about the downsizing project. I was kind of disappointed that they already figured that I’d be one to do something as unexpected. In fact, Marilyn guessed that we were moving and Kitty said she wished her husband would suggest RVing.

The possibility of leaving Hopkinsville makes me want to spend as much time as I can with my friends while I’m here. Through our nomadic existence I’ve learned to appreciate those who wander into my life for whatever reason, or season. We have been blessed with so many good friends, most of whom we met on the water somewhere or in a campground. They live in places like San Diego, Albuquerque, the San Juan Islands, the mountains of North Carolina, and along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. Even Ecuador. They’re always saying, “Come see us!” so maybe we will.

I was able to do some more research today and located articles on which state was the best to claim residency. South Dakota, Texas and Florida are the top three preferences by those who have gone before, considering each one’s tax advantages, among other things.

I also found articles about the effect of RVing on one’s health insurance (i.e. monthly premiums, coverage, etc. and bookmarked them for later study. While exciting and encouraging, there is almost TOO much information out there. I subscribe to the adage of the best way to eat an elephant (one bite at a time.)

Learn always!

http://www.rvbusiness.com/2011/08/senior-rvers-find-help-home-at-escapees-care/

http://www.rv-dreams.com/affordable-care-act.html

I’m happy you’re with me on this journey!