No longer Lurking! Hello from King George, VA

[Elizabeth C.]

[quote="mary and bob"]Elizabeth: I WOULD NOT sell the Chevy wagon!! You should try to find a vintage teardrop to go with it.

While you have a point about building a teardrop to match,it is not the direction we have decided to go.

-For one, we don't usually camp in the places the wagon could take us, prefering to go into the wilds .
-Secondly, we will be needing the money to start the teardrop.
-Thirdly we need the space it is occupying.
-Fourthly ,while my husband is quite fond of it, myself- not so much ( If only it was a Mustang) .
-Fifthly we have plans to eventually sell most of what own ( including house) and spend at least a year traveling the country - in a teardrop- searching out the wild places. A car doesn't fit in those plans.
-Sixly, my husband is quite willing to sell it now since he has developed many other interests and would much rather work on his truck and camp rather than work on the car and sit at car shows.
-Seventhly, Just because you own something a long time, doesn't mean it should own you (I'm not very sentimental, if you haven't already noticed).
-Eightly, I would love to see this car go to a good home, where it would be used again instead of sitting gathering dust. ( Like you, dear reader).
-Ninthly, well I guess that is it. Phew! I need a drink.

Catch ya on the flip side!
Dr. C Dawg

[mary and bob]

Elizabeth: I don't know what to say, other than you two have a good attitude about it all, and a good plan! I know I keep too much stuff, the result of owning a big barn. But I've probably become a slave to that stuff as far as having to take care of it all. However I'm too stubborn, or too stupid to give it up. As both of us have recently retired we plan on doing more travelling. Several years ago we met a retired couple that had leased out their house, had a pickup and 18 foot travel trailer and were spending a couple years traveling the country, yet they had a place to go back to when they needed. An interesting idea. My only point being don't part with something that you may regret later. And don't take me too serious!! Best of luck. Bob

[Roly Nelson]

Dr. C Dawg. (Elizabeth C) OK, "tenthly", get rid of that old car and follow your dream of building the perfect teardrop trailer, that you will be able to fit into your future travel plans. Life is full of changes, and as time goes on, our interests alter, as well as our needs for additional coin, to promote our dreams.

I, too, felt the need to strike out and explore the wonders of our wonderful United States. 20 years ago, we dumped the house of 30 years, said goodby to our kids and close friends, and struck out for sights unknown. It was the best choice we could have ever made. Life is short, and I feel we must follow our hopes and do whatever makes us happy. After 8 years of cross-country exploration, we absolutely had a ball. Our United States, are unequal and unlike any areas in the world. Some folks yearn to explore areas overseas, but just dont' know what they are missing, by not exploring our United States, right here at home.

So, make that change, take the bull by the horns and experience that travel adventure that you are hoping for. Time does not stand still, and when you are 80 yeas old, you will not be able to turn the clock back and wish you had traveled, like you had planned, when you were so many years younger. Go for it, time is a-wasting.

Exploring our many wonderful United States, is something that many people all over the world would love to do. We are fortunate to have been born and raised right here, and must take advantage of the amazing sights avilable to those of us, who need not travel abroad to do so.

Good luck on your build, ask questions here on the board, take progress pictures, attend local gatherings often, touch bases with other teardrop builders, and swing on by here in So Calif, during your virgin trip, the coffee is always on and there is plenty of full-hookups in my So Cal driveway.
Roly, just an ol' retired woody TDer. (and lovin' it)

[Elizabeth C.]

Bob, I think it is great that we have people like you to keep the past alive. After all If there were only people like me, there wouldn't be much stuff in the museums (only snack bar, restrooms). I'm not too worried about regret. Besides some people are most comfortable setting down roots and growing like a big tree or something, making the world more beautiful. I'm more like a big wild turkey spreading my wings, trying to take to the skies, ( hoping no one will shoot me). Sorry, serious ain't my style either.

Roly, Your reply is truly inspirational! I can't wait to throw off the yoke of responsibility and become a gypsy (thieves, thieves , tramps and thieves)!

I do appreciate all the comments and advice. This group is da bomb!

Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose.
Dr. C Dawg

[wanders]

Welcome!

There is a VA chapter (Old Dominion) on Tearjerkers.net. They are coming to a tri-chapter meet on June 10-12th in the Shenandoah National Park area. We welcome everyone, including envious tenters!! I am part of the Chesapeake Bay Chapter and the West Virginia (Mountaineers) Chapter is coming along too.

We have a great bunch of folks who have lots of fun.

Hugs,
Ratkity

Where's the info on this? I can't find anything for a June 10th-12th meet?
Philip

http://tearjerkers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3866

Let me know if this link works!! I believe you have to register to see the full forum.

Hugs,
Ratkity

Thanks Ratkity......I know that place well and drove past it 3 days a week for 6 years on my way to one of my jobs. I'm going to sign up!
Philip

Come on, come on! Look forward to seeing you!

[wanders]

[quote="Elizabeth C."]Hello from King George County, Virginia a.k.a. “Gateway to the Northern Neck.â€