Who Else Will Retire To Full-time In 2018?
I don't know if this will be a popular thread or a dumb idea, but here goes. I saw a post here recently (maybe two) where members said they plan to retire and begin full-time RV life in 2018. That's...
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Steve,
The way I read it, you wanted more "sharing" of others going FT in 2018 rather than a critique of yours. So, here's MY submission:
*Retired for 8 1/2 years already, but DO plan to FT beginning in 2018. We will spend most of the summer in Alaska, playing music and saying farewell to friends.
*Our plans for through about April of 2018 are already mapped out. After that... it's "free form".
*We've spent almost two years downsizing. Selling practically EVERYTHING. Keeping no furniture, no clothing, no kitchen stuff, etc. Just a few boxes of taxes and personal momentos with family.
*We've done several trips of 3-7 months, so we kind of have our routine.
*Only YOU will know if $3K is "enough". For some, that's a fortune. For others, it's poverty level. :P
*We don't plan on owning winter clothing anymore. (You have to understand that our SUMMER/Fall jackets in Alaska may work for WINTER in some areas.)
*Don't plan to work again. Maybe as a park host, but only after a few years of exploring. And, would be in areas where we want to hike, explore or something. State, National or local park. Hosting seems a lot like work too.
*Music Festivals (mostly bluegrass), National Parks, roller coasters, caverns, museums, wineries, farms/farmer's markets.... that's our future for the next several years.
*Don't plan to have a "home base". True nomads. Traveling to places above. Plan 1-6 months ahead to the next "event".
Happy Trails!
Bob
PS We probably won't hit TX until 2019. :)
The way I read it, you wanted more "sharing" of others going FT in 2018 rather than a critique of yours. So, here's MY submission:
*Retired for 8 1/2 years already, but DO plan to FT beginning in 2018. We will spend most of the summer in Alaska, playing music and saying farewell to friends.
*Our plans for through about April of 2018 are already mapped out. After that... it's "free form".
*We've spent almost two years downsizing. Selling practically EVERYTHING. Keeping no furniture, no clothing, no kitchen stuff, etc. Just a few boxes of taxes and personal momentos with family.
*We've done several trips of 3-7 months, so we kind of have our routine.
*Only YOU will know if $3K is "enough". For some, that's a fortune. For others, it's poverty level. :P
*We don't plan on owning winter clothing anymore. (You have to understand that our SUMMER/Fall jackets in Alaska may work for WINTER in some areas.)
*Don't plan to work again. Maybe as a park host, but only after a few years of exploring. And, would be in areas where we want to hike, explore or something. State, National or local park. Hosting seems a lot like work too.
*Music Festivals (mostly bluegrass), National Parks, roller coasters, caverns, museums, wineries, farms/farmer's markets.... that's our future for the next several years.
*Don't plan to have a "home base". True nomads. Traveling to places above. Plan 1-6 months ahead to the next "event".
Happy Trails!
Bob
PS We probably won't hit TX until 2019. :)
