When I parked on BLM land in New Mexico, I was exhausted. It was cold and windy. I had driven for several days with little rest. After checking in with mom and Zack, I put Snickers in the camper and we both fell hard asleep. A few hours later, I woke up. I got out…
Author: Steve Ainslie
Gone
I am on the road. I left my old home and my old life four days ago. First stop was near Tampa Florida to drop in to say hello (and goodbye) to an old high school friend. From there I overnighted in a busy Wal-Mart lot in Bushnell Fl, a highway rest stop with truckers…
My New Home
There are times when I am fully immersed in prepping for my life on the road. Those are good times. I am challenged. I am focused. I am learning. I am meeting new people and being presented with new ideas. I thought I’d share a few pictures and recent highlights. This is my truck. It’s…
Empty House, Empty Life
My friend Bruce asked if I was having second thoughts about going on the road next week. I told him that I can’t wait to get out of here. He asked if I was ready for this adventure. I told him I wasn’t looking for an adventure. The truth is, I don’t know what else…
Visiting An Old Friend
The only positive thing about my brief facebook experiment last year was that an old friend reached out to me. In high school we were good friends. We’d round up a group of our mutual friends and go to dances, haunted houses, miniature golfing and more. She remained my friend even though I would consistently…
It’s All Coming Together
Everything’s coming together. In two weeks, I’ll be off on my journey. Both cats are safe and appear to be happy in their new loving homes. The house is under contract. The inspection, survey and appraisal are done. We’re now just waiting for the closing in April. I pick up my camper next week.
If You Think Your Stuff Is Valuable Try Selling It On Craigslist
I’ve moved more than 20 times. In the early days, we’d rent a truck, pack our stuff in boxes from the liquor store and recruit my friends to help. Afterward, we’d eat pizza and drink beer. As I got older, it got harder. My friends no longer wanted to help, our furniture got heavier and…
Leatherman Dude
One of the items my experienced traveler friend Craig told me to buy was a leatherman multipurpose tool. Since there are a gazillion models, he took pity on me and sent me an Amazon link for the Leatherman Wingman. I laughed. I said, “What do I need this for? I have an entire garage full…
Every Single Day
I miss my wife every single day. In the mornings, after I wake up, walk the dog and brush my teeth I miss hearing her sleep while I tiptoed around the house trying not to wake her. When I pause to catch my breath during exercising I think of her and cannot believe she’s gone….
Death Cleaning
I am listening to an audiobook, “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning”. The author writes about a Swedish method of decluttering called döstädning (death cleaning). This is a process of clearing out unnecessary belongings that can be occur at any age or life stage. The author says it should be done now, while you…