Taking The Gulch on the Road

Taking The Gulch on the Road

So, we have made the decision to severely downsize and move our remaining possessions and dogs into an RV. Oh yes, this will present some real challenges. I also realize that not everyone could or would want to pursue this path. Here is a list of considerations:

1. Is your measure of success based on owning a big house?
2. Is watching TV really important to you? How much would you miss your favorite TV Shows?
3. Do you require lots of space and alone time?
4. Are you comfortable not having a traditional house?
5. Are you able to get out of your normal comfort level?
6. How important is comfort to you? Do you feel confined in your current environment?
7. Have you ever spent days and hours with your spouse continuously?
8. Are you willing to conserve money, electricity and water (severely)?
9. Are you willing to take risks on how you will make ends meet?
10. Is your spouse/partner 100% on board with the idea?

What are the potential benefits? Here is a list that I have begun:

1. Living costs will be drastically reduced.
2. I will wake up every morning in a place of exploration.
3. Reducing Living expenses allows me to work less hours.
4. I get to be with my wife all day long.
5. I can walk/run with the dogs anytime I want.
6. I do not have a big house to maintain.
7. If I get tired of the beach, I can go to the mountains. If I get tired of the mountains, I can go to a swamp. ...
8. No more daily commute to work.
9. I will live life anew each day.
10. And so much more ...

Ambitious Goal

We have set a goal to be "on the road" by Summer 2013. As it is now the last couple of weeks of winter, we have much to do. We are saving money as quickly as possible to purchase the RV (with cash) and we have A LOT to get rid of. We look forward,with great excitement, to this next chapter.