I'm planning to retire in 3 years at the age of 60, build a camper on the back of my truck and become a nomad. I'm so excited to be rid of "stuff". Every purchase I make has to be something I can use when I retire or something that I can sell or gift when I retire. It's a very freeing perspective.
As we age we realise owning ‘stuff’ doesn’t make us happy, as such…but having money gives you freedom. Freedom to do what you want when you want. None of us know what’s around the corner, we may need money for a care home for example (and you know the cost of those places) So yes I’d welcome a big win on Ernie, thanks very much lol xx
Indeed! Money might not buy happiness, but it sure makes the journey a lot more comfortable. Let’s just say, I’d prefer a cozy care home over a mountain of unused gym equipment any day!
Thought provoking. I’m not sure I could do what you have done. But I have learned that it’s not having the most expensive this and that. It’s family and relationships that mean more to me than anything. Making those memories, saying that you love someone or being kind to someone is the most rewarding and deeply joyful thing we can do in our lifetime. I enjoy listening to you and Pat. You are such a lovely couple x
Interesting topic. I know that roots have more to do with personal connection than a location. You have your daughter, granddaughter, family and friends near now. That's what gives your heart a home.
I don't know Carol. We have followers from USA, Canada, Australia who are attracted by our Yorkshire accent because they were brought up here, and the location has a pull on them. It could be a park bench or something quite insignificant that has a deep affection for us from way back, and to return to it and sit there has such a powerful attraction.
I totally understand where you are coming from Trevor. We have lived abroad for several years. We came back to Lincolnshire 2 years ago with just two small bulging suitcases 😊 we are in our 70's, wouldn't change a thing , never owned our own place . We found a lovely little retirement bungalow to rent by the sea. Couldn't be happier . It did take 9 months to find it though which caused a bit of anxiety.
Lovely chat Trevor 😊 we sold up and moved and I think life maybe takes us where we are meant to be.. never did I miss the "stuff" we had accumulated we still accumulate stuff but now know it's meaningless unless it helps physically or health wise ..
I saw a video about Hanna Hawkswell yesterday. How she lived in the house she moved into in the little village after she appeared on TV. She was surrounded by rubbish, she couldn't throw anything away because for so long she had nothing.
I watched that video and got me thinking of all the handy stuff my family have got to throw away when we're gone. I'm trying to persuade hubby to let me have a skip. I see trouble brewing when I do because he's got a garage full of stuff .
I hear what you are saying Trevor. We downsized and friends thought we were mad but I have not missed the big house, garden etc. You are very fortunate that you are able to stay with Tracey. Not sure what would happen if that was not possible. A safety net for you and Pat
We would have taken a different route in 2018 if Tracey hadn't suggested using her home as a base Bev. It's not possible to know where we would have been if that happened, but all things work together for good.
Hello Trevor , lovely vlog. You are very lucky to have your daughter , who welcomes you to stay at her home. L always enjoy listening to your points of view on life. Till your next vlog.. Bye.☀
Interesting deep thoughts. The older I get I don't need material things, or crave to do things much to the surprise of my friends who have to have a holiday booked on the horizon. or the latest gadget and new car As long as you are both happy in whatever you do then its a perfect situation. Catch you on the next vlog x
Interesting chat Trevor. Its good that Tracey gave you a room to return to because if you hadn't of had that base when you had the accident, things would of been very different. I think we all need roots of some sort, somewhere to go back to when things don't work out as we planned. See you tomorrow, bye!
Absolutely Mary. The problem is, you have to finance that base even when you are not there, which we couldn't afford to do. We would have had to rent a static caravan somewhere until we sorted things out with the insurance Co, and had to deal with tablets, and of course I was not able to drive so the van would have had to be near shops etc. It would have been very hard and stressful.
Another interesting vlog Trevor. I look forward to seeing where Alethea finds a job. It will be nice for her to meet and make friends with new people whilst earning money to help with her board😊x
I have way to much stuff. I keep promising to get rind of so much but winter is when I want to do it but with snow and minus temp there’s no place to store it till I can sell or throw out things or that is my excuse. We put to much power in owning material things and they don’t even have to be worth a lot. Like who keeps dishes that can serve fifty plus people ME and I’m so tired of stuff. Maybe this talk will motivate me to just do it and stop with excuses. Take care Pat and Trevor.
I totally get it Debbie! Winter is rough for decluttering. Just take it one piece at a time, and soon you'll be saying goodbye to all that stuff! You’ve got this!
Trevor you are a thinker.keeps the grey matter working and would you say home is were the heart is and as travelling given you and Pat that happiness which most people are looking for A happy New Year to you and Pat and you’re family more vlogs please in the new year
Thanks for the awesome comment! You’re totally right about home and happiness. We’ve loved traveling together! Happy New Year to you and yours-more vlogs are definitely on the way! Let’s keep this adventure going!
👋🏻👋🏻. Hi there. You are very fortunate that Tracey has a spare room that you and Pat can stay in 👍👍. Your little corner of the world 💕💕. A big change for you and Pat but also a big change for Tracey and Alethia having to share their home space after so many years. They now have to consider two extra people using the bathroom, the kitchen, the TV room. I bet Ernie appreciates having his grandma and grandpa lol. Dismal weather here, no snow, though I imagine that will change soon. Take care, stay safe, well and happy. Judy🇨🇦🇨🇦
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Judy! It’s definitely a big adjustment for all of us, but we’re making it work. Tracey and Alethia have been super accommodating, and we’re all adapting to this new routine together!
You need Pat. Tracy and her family need you. Friends, and relations, they're disposable, they come and go. We come into this world with nothing, relying on mother and father (?), so I guess we'll go out with nothing. Am I worried, yes and no. Health and happiness are important. Having a roof over my head, wife and children, grandchildren, cousins by the dozens.. Being financially secure is important but at least I won't have to live under a bridge. Food, clothing, and being able to cook, clean and mend could be classed as important. Health and happiness are essential, can't do without them.. I've got a shed full of material things, things that I didn't have until I started accumulating what I thought were necessary for me to get on in life. I used to live out of a suitcase, then married, bought a house, sold it; moved interstate, bought another house, retired, sold up, bought another house, a new car, then bought a motorhome travelling for about ten or so years then sold it last year, have had some health issues and on and on it goes. Trevor, you have started something. Where do I start to declutter? I need to get rid of the doctor first, cant seem to get on without him/her.. Oh boy.. I keep threatening my two kids that I'll leave it to them to declutter.. I'll have to help my wife and brother-in-law declutter their father's house whenever he passes. I've had to declutter my step-mothers goods (some of which is in my shed), and six years ago, my brother passed so we decluttered and sold anything of value - only bringing a few things home that would fit in the car. Good night Trevor, see what you've started - or did you? I have to admit, I'm a hoarder, I might need this or that tomorrow. Cheers, Happy New Year, I hope you and Pat get out and about visiting places you enjoy. All the best. The End (to be continued)..
Sounds like your shed has turned into a museum of 'I might need this someday' exhibits! Maybe start with the items that haven’t seen the light of day in years-like that 90s flip phone? 😂
@@trevorpat-lifeontherun Funny you should say that, flip phones for the elderly are coming back, upgraded to 4G networks. I never had one. No, I'll start in one corner and get it done. Cheers.
We sold our house when things became difficult & bought a static caravan too. I enjoyed that life style at the time but regret not struggling to keep the house now that we are in our eighties & paying rent.
But you freed up your finances when you were able to do things in the static, which you wouldn't have been able to do if you kept the house. That's how I would look at it Pauline.
I think like you Trevor i have never wanted to win a lot of money,not for me anyway,but i would like to win a lot now because i have a very disbaled 12 yr old granddaughter and i would like to know she would be provided for all her life when i am no longer here,but i am not botherd for myself having a lot of money,never have been.
Thank you for sharing your story. Your love and dedication to your granddaughter are inspiring, and I wish you all the best in securing a bright future for her.
I’d love to have done what you did, my hubby suggested it a couple of years ago, but my fear is what happens when you get too old or infirm to live that way. (We would have to sell our tiny home) where would we live, we don’t have the option to live with our kids. In that respect you and Pat are very lucky! Quite a maudlin topic Trevor, though I’m sure you didn’t mean it that way. Happy New Year to you both x
We would have finished up in sheltered accommodation Gail if our Tracey hadn't offered us this room in her house. Oh, I'm a very maudlin person Gail, you would be amazed at the things that occupy my mind. 😊
But you can always find your tribe out there. Just keep exploring, and you'll make some awesome connections along the way! There used to be a tv programme in the 60s that I used to watch called "The Littlest Hobo", about a dog who was alone but traveled around alone and made friends wherever he went. It was only a tv program, but it inspired me.
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I'm planning to retire in 3 years at the age of 60, build a camper on the back of my truck and become a nomad. I'm so excited to be rid of "stuff". Every purchase I make has to be something I can use when I retire or something that I can sell or gift when I retire. It's a very freeing perspective.
Good planning. That gives you plenty of time to get rid of stuff. It's amazing how unfree we are.
As we age we realise owning ‘stuff’ doesn’t make us happy, as such…but having money gives you freedom. Freedom to do what you want when you want. None of us know what’s around the corner, we may need money for a care home for example (and you know the cost of those places) So yes I’d welcome a big win on Ernie, thanks very much lol xx
Indeed! Money might not buy happiness, but it sure makes the journey a lot more comfortable. Let’s just say, I’d prefer a cozy care home over a mountain of unused gym equipment any day!
Thought provoking. I’m not sure I could do what you have done. But I have learned that it’s not having the most expensive this and that. It’s family and relationships that mean more to me than anything. Making those memories, saying that you love someone or being kind to someone is the most rewarding and deeply joyful thing we can do in our lifetime. I enjoy listening to you and Pat. You are such a lovely couple x
Aww, thanks for the love Christine! You’re totally right-family and memories are what it’s all about. Glad you’re enjoying our journey with us! ❤️
Great video Trevor really made me think you do not need a lot of the things in life to be contentxx
We get things pushed at us wherever we go Susan. I think the older you get, the more you see the vanity of most of it.
Interesting topic. I know that roots have more to do with personal connection than a location. You have your daughter, granddaughter, family and friends near now. That's what gives your heart a home.
I don't know Carol. We have followers from USA, Canada, Australia who are attracted by our Yorkshire accent because they were brought up here, and the location has a pull on them.
It could be a park bench or something quite insignificant that has a deep affection for us from way back, and to return to it and sit there has such a powerful attraction.
Great chat. Very thought provoking. I severed my roots by leaving England.I am content and don’t need much❤
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s inspiring to hear how you found contentment by simplifying your life.
Great chat Trevor, very thought provoking 🤔 nice little cameo appearance by Pat 🥰
Glad you enjoyed it Rona.
I totally understand where you are coming from Trevor. We have lived abroad for several years. We came back to Lincolnshire 2 years ago with just two small bulging suitcases 😊 we are in our 70's, wouldn't change a thing , never owned our own place . We found a lovely little retirement bungalow to rent by the sea. Couldn't be happier . It did take 9 months to find it though which caused a bit of anxiety.
That’s awesome! A little bungalow by the sea sounds like the dream. It’s all about the journey, right? Glad you found a spot that makes you happy!
All we can do is live life how we want to . Happy new year to you both x
Love it I have just done that sold and got rid of everything apart from treasures left a 3 bedroom house moving into my beautiful caravam/
Wow, are you on a site, or touring? We wish you well Julieane ❤️
Lovely chat Trevor 😊 we sold up and moved and I think life maybe takes us where we are meant to be.. never did I miss the "stuff" we had accumulated we still accumulate stuff but now know it's meaningless unless it helps physically or health wise ..
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's always encouraging to hear from others who have made similar choices and found peace in simplicity.
Gail has a very good point as you need your house when you are old & possibly infirm. That's when you end up renting.
It doesn't have to be a house as such Pauline, it could be sheltered accommodation.
We don't have sheltered housing in Australia Trevor. We are in Community housing.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, very thought provoking, makes me think of all the stuff I keep (that might come in handy) .
I saw a video about Hanna Hawkswell yesterday. How she lived in the house she moved into in the little village after she appeared on TV. She was surrounded by rubbish, she couldn't throw anything away because for so long she had nothing.
I watched that video and got me thinking of all the handy stuff my family have got to throw away when we're gone. I'm trying to persuade hubby to let me have a skip. I see trouble brewing when I do because he's got a garage full of stuff .
That was interesting listening to what you were saying about not owning a home. I love hearing your thoughts on different things x
Thanks! It’s wild to think about life without all that stuff, right? Glad you enjoyed hearing my take on it Karen.
I hear what you are saying Trevor. We downsized and friends thought we were mad but I have not missed the big house, garden etc. You are very fortunate that you are able to stay with Tracey. Not sure what would happen if that was not possible. A safety net for you and Pat
We would have taken a different route in 2018 if Tracey hadn't suggested using her home as a base Bev. It's not possible to know where we would have been if that happened, but all things work together for good.
Hello Trevor , lovely vlog. You are very lucky to have your daughter , who welcomes you to stay at her home. L always enjoy listening to your points of view on life. Till your next vlog.. Bye.☀
Thanks! It’s nice to know our ‘homeless’ adventure has a happy ending at our daughter’s place. Who knew minimalism could lead to a family reunion?
Interesting deep thoughts.
The older I get I don't need material things, or crave to do things much to the surprise of my friends who have to have a holiday booked on the horizon. or the latest gadget and new car
As long as you are both happy in whatever you do then its a perfect situation.
Catch you on the next vlog x
Who needs a new car when you can drive happiness? Just make sure your friends don’t try to book you a one-way ticket to materialism Jan!
Interesting chat Trevor. Its good that Tracey gave you a room to return to because if you hadn't of had that base when you had the accident, things would of been very different. I think we all need roots of some sort, somewhere to go back to when things don't work out as we planned. See you tomorrow, bye!
Absolutely Mary. The problem is, you have to finance that base even when you are not there, which we couldn't afford to do.
We would have had to rent a static caravan somewhere until we sorted things out with the insurance Co, and had to deal with tablets, and of course I was not able to drive so the van would have had to be near shops etc. It would have been very hard and stressful.
Another interesting vlog Trevor. I look forward to seeing where Alethea finds a job. It will be nice for her to meet and make friends with new people whilst earning money to help with her board😊x
Oh Pat and I are too Susan. We can't believe it will happen. I don't think Alethia has even thought about it.
Nice one Trev
Thank you Eric.
Great video xx
Thank you Yvonne.
I have way to much stuff. I keep promising to get rind of so much but winter is when I want to do it but with snow and minus temp there’s no place to store it till I can sell or throw out things or that is my excuse. We put to much power in owning material things and they don’t even have to be worth a lot. Like who keeps dishes that can serve fifty plus people ME and I’m so tired of stuff. Maybe this talk will motivate me to just do it and stop with excuses. Take care Pat and Trevor.
I totally get it Debbie! Winter is rough for decluttering. Just take it one piece at a time, and soon you'll be saying goodbye to all that stuff! You’ve got this!
Trevor you are a thinker.keeps the grey matter working and would you say home is were the heart is and as travelling given you and Pat that happiness which most people are looking for A happy New Year to you and Pat and you’re family more vlogs please in the new year
Thanks for the awesome comment! You’re totally right about home and happiness. We’ve loved traveling together! Happy New Year to you and yours-more vlogs are definitely on the way! Let’s keep this adventure going!
Hello Trevor and Pat hope yous and your family had a lovely Christmas.❤❤
We sure did Donna.
@trevorpat-lifeontherun glad yous had a great Christmas Trevor and Pat ❤️❤️
👋🏻👋🏻. Hi there. You are very fortunate that Tracey has a spare room that you and Pat can stay in 👍👍. Your little corner of the world 💕💕. A big change for you and Pat but also a big change for Tracey and Alethia having to share their home space after so many years. They now have to consider two extra people using the bathroom, the kitchen, the TV room. I bet Ernie appreciates having his grandma and grandpa lol. Dismal weather here, no snow, though I imagine that will change soon. Take care, stay safe, well and happy. Judy🇨🇦🇨🇦
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Judy! It’s definitely a big adjustment for all of us, but we’re making it work. Tracey and Alethia have been super accommodating, and we’re all adapting to this new routine together!
@@trevorpat-lifeontherunYou have a lovely family 💕. Both you and Pat seem happier being with family.👍👍
We are very fortunate to have such a family as we do, Pat and I really appreciate them, and it's true, we are very happy here.
You need Pat. Tracy and her family need you. Friends, and relations, they're disposable, they come and go.
We come into this world with nothing, relying on mother and father (?), so I guess we'll go out with nothing.
Am I worried, yes and no. Health and happiness are important. Having a roof over my head, wife and children, grandchildren, cousins by the dozens.. Being financially secure is important but at least I won't have to live under a bridge.
Food, clothing, and being able to cook, clean and mend could be classed as important. Health and happiness are essential, can't do without them..
I've got a shed full of material things, things that I didn't have until I started accumulating what I thought were necessary for me to get on in life. I used to live out of a suitcase, then married, bought a house, sold it; moved interstate, bought another house, retired, sold up, bought another house, a new car, then bought a motorhome travelling for about ten or so years then sold it last year, have had some health issues and on and on it goes.
Trevor, you have started something. Where do I start to declutter? I need to get rid of the doctor first, cant seem to get on without him/her.. Oh boy..
I keep threatening my two kids that I'll leave it to them to declutter.. I'll have to help my wife and brother-in-law declutter their father's house whenever he passes. I've had to declutter my step-mothers goods (some of which is in my shed), and six years ago, my brother passed so we decluttered and sold anything of value - only bringing a few things home that would fit in the car.
Good night Trevor, see what you've started - or did you? I have to admit, I'm a hoarder, I might need this or that tomorrow.
Cheers, Happy New Year, I hope you and Pat get out and about visiting places you enjoy. All the best. The End (to be continued)..
Sounds like your shed has turned into a museum of 'I might need this someday' exhibits! Maybe start with the items that haven’t seen the light of day in years-like that 90s flip phone? 😂
@@trevorpat-lifeontherun Funny you should say that, flip phones for the elderly are coming back, upgraded to 4G networks. I never had one. No, I'll start in one corner and get it done. Cheers.
@@BazzMann48 Pat had one, but it got lost in the crash.
Happy new year to you all❤
👍Same to you Denise.
happy new year, looking forward to chat and trios in 2015
Happy new year Alec.
I'm at that point now. Do I sell up to live in my van full time at 60 or keep my base and take equity out?
I can't advise you what to do financially Trish, but I would say you need a base of some kind, but that is based on my own experience.
We sold our house when things became difficult & bought a static caravan too. I enjoyed that life style at the time but regret not struggling to keep the house now that we are in our eighties & paying rent.
But you freed up your finances when you were able to do things in the static, which you wouldn't have been able to do if you kept the house. That's how I would look at it Pauline.
I think like you Trevor i have never wanted to win a lot of money,not for me anyway,but i would like to win a lot now because i have a very disbaled 12 yr old granddaughter and i would like to know she would be provided for all her life when i am no longer here,but i am not botherd for myself having a lot of money,never have been.
Thank you for sharing your story. Your love and dedication to your granddaughter are inspiring, and I wish you all the best in securing a bright future for her.
What are your plans moving forward ?
There are no plans Judith. Take each day as it comes.
That is to say no long term plans. But we intend staying in country hotels when we travel.
you spend your life learning and then you die what a waste of all that Learning
The things I have learned will stand me in good stead on that day Alan.
I’d love to have done what you did, my hubby suggested it a couple of years ago, but my fear is what happens when you get too old or infirm to live that way. (We would have to sell our tiny home) where would we live, we don’t have the option to live with our kids. In that respect you and Pat are very lucky!
Quite a maudlin topic Trevor, though I’m sure you didn’t mean it that way.
Happy New Year to you both x
We would have finished up in sheltered accommodation Gail if our Tracey hadn't offered us this room in her house.
Oh, I'm a very maudlin person Gail, you would be amazed at the things that occupy my mind. 😊
@ you and me both Trevor ! X
It's well and good, but what if like me you have no family etc?
But you can always find your tribe out there. Just keep exploring, and you'll make some awesome connections along the way! There used to be a tv programme in the 60s that I used to watch called "The Littlest Hobo", about a dog who was alone but traveled around alone and made friends wherever he went. It was only a tv program, but it inspired me.