Affordable Airstream Living: Couple's Guide to Cheap Living and Inner Peace!
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
- Couple living in an Airstream, finding health and healing within themselves and with each other. They've discovered that Nature and Travel bring peace of heart, mind and soul if you will let it.
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Great video. I see this is 6 year old video. My husband just passed about 2 months ago. We were planning on selling our 2.3 acres with about a 100 year old home on it. I am still doing to do this. I just bought a RV 3 days ago. Class C that's a 1999. It only has 32,000 miles on it. It's in pristine condition. Does not even looked like they used it. I agree with what you were saying about not taking baths for granite or the weather, the cold.... etc etc. It's almost like (it is like) riding a motorcycle across this gorgeous country. I live in WA state. Hubby and I rode our Harleys 3 times cross country. You learn to appreciate the weather.... sleeping, ,eating.... packing... rains, hot hot sun. etc. So far from home. It was the best times of our lives. I will be changing up the couch and dinette in my Thor Chateau 1999 28ft home very soon. Already stacking up the supplies to do this. I will be 68 in August. I have arthritis issues and ankles and feet very very sort most of the time (neuropathy). CAN I DO THIS? i will make it happen!!! happy travels!!
I think that’s wonderful. I’m planning now to do the same
This video was done 7 yrs ago. Such an interesting, fascinating, real video. How do we find out what they are doing now?? Want to see if anything has changed in their perspective. Really like them❤.
I am impressed with this couple. For a retired cop this guy really has an impressive mind and attitude. Both are fearless. I didn’t understand how I had thrown my life away until my 70’s when it was too late. So glad for them and so proud of you Bob!
You and me both. I am 74 now and in ill health.
Not to late I started @ 78 and all alone short trips visiting relatives in the beginning want to get to west cost in 24 and arizona also traveling alone. Just do what I can I have had my motor home over 2years. 36 foot fleetwood 1999 The Universe/ God I spent 2years studying every kind ABC classes - 5th wheels toy haulers Campers for my age the class A works. Well Good luck it is not to late.
That last part was so funny about the dirty people 😂😂😂
"This is where love lives." So beautiful. I started to tear up at that. This is such a lovely couple, and they have a wonderful life.
Thank you, Marion! So sweet of you!
Sorry kinda mushy here, but I love the way this husband and wife look at each other. They are so connected! Inspiring !!! Thanks Bob!
Thanks, happy camper! We're blessed to have found each other and being together all the time makes it even better! Glad you liked it. Bob is amazing!!!
Scott Odom I may be buying an airstream this week. My southern hermitage. May you be blessed always!
It's not mushy at all. It's sweet/perfect. They are so lucky they found each other.
Weed helps just kidding they look very happy
It’s because he continually talks over her.
The statement "you can chase after that money forever till your life is over" really struck home! Great video
Jessy S Definitely!
ARE YOU KIDDING ME???! The first thing I noticed was the over 45 minute timer on the video. I asked myself what in the world are they going to talk about for 45 minutes showing somebody's rv in a video!? Bob, it felt like 5 minutes and over way too quick. What a wonderful video. I am sitting her in awe at how well it was done and all of the information shared. WELL DONE BOB! Thanks for making this one. CVK
Doing video's myself I have to admit that I try and keep them to 10 minutes at the longest, but this one went very well.
Well, I thought; 45 minutes, OMG what are they going to talk to about for 45 minutes? Well, I thought, I can end it early and watch the ballgame..... A good video and I liked the couple and I am glad they did what they did.
Bathing.......up until the 20th century, most of mankind, except the upper class, rarely bathed (in the modern sense) at all. Somehow we managed to survive as a species. I got flooded out at my home a few years ago and had no regular "bath" for several months. I learned how to clean up without it and no one I know even noticed. So, it can be done without overtly negative consequences.
Airstream question. The wall treatments. Did you do that? Was it there when you bought it? I ask as a future Airstream owner (I don't care what it costs..........)
200 watts solar being enough. That's nice to know. I have to say, no baggies for me when it comes to the toilet. I drive it to a dump station, if I have to. Microwave, I have one at home, never use it (I mean 3 times in the last 6 years)
Trevor Marty b
I started watching it and didn't realize it was 45 min. Next thing I know its 45 min later. This was such a good video! Love it!
no kidding, i was reading a bit through comments at the end of the video out of curiosity and had to scroll back up to see its indeed been 45min. though it had been 15min.
When the gentleman said "it's such a rich life" I was strongly affected. They are incredible ambassadors. It's 2022 and I am just now seeing this interview. What a wonderful couple! And they both shared such deep and wonderful things. I would love to see an interview with them all these years later.
I would too! Considering everything that has happened in the country. I would like to see how they fared through COVID and any changes they’ve made. Bob please bring them back on
I agree wholeheartedly. Bring them back!
Yes Bob bring them back please. They were so great to listen to and had such wisdom to share with us. ❤
I love when Scott says, "Not Hippy Dippy...". Honestly, LOVE this video, I have watched at least 5 times, it really speaks to me! I have a calendar and mark off the months to my retirement sort of like an inmate. Beautiful life lessons. When I watched this 2 years ago it planted a seed and whenever I'm overwhelmed I tend to recall their words and I feel some peace. As a matter of fact, it would be great to know how they are doing...maybe an update...Yolanda and Scott are my inspiration. And Bob, I know that feeling of not seeing the moon for weeks, not feeling nature...just not feeling...you are such a joyful person. Thank you! Thank you!
Me too!!! I am so impressed with this couple!!! Dude, if all cops were like this man, the world would be a much different BETTER place. I was impressed by his wonderful vocabulary alone. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL AND CLASSY WIFE!!! I AM SOOO DIGGING HER PANTS! I have never been quite so mesmerized by new people like this. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
There is roughly 43 minutes and 20 seconds of quality video with great people here. One of the best interviews I have ever seen, it reminds me of a very inspirational individual that helped shift my perceptions of reality. Thank you for what you do.
Hey Bob!
My wife and I are also Law Enforcement Officers getting to the end of our careers. She has 25 years locked in and I have 21 years locked in. We both want to do a hard 30 for 100% but we are both ready to get started on the "rest of our lives". We have five children basically "grown and gone". We still have conflicting thoughts about keeping our home and "landing pad" just in case it's a necessity with the kids. We bought a travel trailer so it would be paid off by retirement but I love your philosophy! We are ready to complete our civic duty and live life for ourselves and enjoy each other's company while we are still healthy enough to do so. Thank you for this episode. Food for thought. Look forward to eventually meeting you and the rest of the tribe out on the road! Envoy your personal freedom, brother! Getting close to joining you! Godspeed and safe travels! -Duane
Duane: May GOD Bless the two of you and hope you get there, in what you Want. Thank you for your Service too!
Hey, there is nothing wrong with keeping your house. I’ve been fascinated by the people that do this and I’m not in this world. I have two homes one I live in once a rental property in Phoenix Arizona. I am probably the biggest negative that keeps popping in my mind when I hear people saying they sold their homes and did this is they get rid of an appreciating asset, and they buy highly depreciate assets being RVs and trailers. Now I know the airstream is holder value And look at how much they missed out on on all the appreciation of real estate in the last 10 years. Some of these people have lost hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. So I thought for myself I absolutely would keep my property maybe sell it and downsize though nothing wrong with that but keep a homebase. I could always rent it out when I’m gone if I was going to be gone for an extended period of time or I could make it an Airbnb, but I don’t wanna lose the appreciation of real estate to me only real estate as part of being free is American is essential component to freedom and that’s only your own property. I’m not saying you can’t be an American. You can’t be free if you don’t know my house, that’s not at all and maybe if you’ve got so much money by the time, you both retire, you cash out your house and your major appreciation you just don’t care about it any longer. I get that. But in your case, saying that there’s kids, you might want to have a homebase to come to back for Thanksgiving or Christmas special events or even in the case of a hardship. But I think you guys have a great idea. Thank you for your service.
Pure poetry at 6:14 that echoes what so many of us feel: "Eventually I came to see that constantly delaying your real life in order to get some payoff twenty years down the line was a pipe dream of its own... and it was a very difficult dream to dislodge me from."
cet mohamed-moore so agree !!
cet mohamed-moore
What an amazing couple and I could have listened much longer... I love the natural and 'mindful' reality they are living. Thank you for another enlightening video , Bob.
This guy speaks well about life and living the dream. Follow your heart.
I have watched thousands of videos on youtube - about tiny homes and van life and bicycle touring... But this is the first one of them all that truly, completely resonated with me. I am only 30 years old, but for the past 4 years have worked an extremely challenging, emotionally draining, and time constraining job. Why? Because of the money. I loved it when I first started, but unsupportive managers and continuous abuse meant that my emotional and physical health deteriorated to such an extent that I became ill. I am at a junction just now, where I have been offered the same job in a different area, and been dragging my feet about it so much. Watching this video was like a song wakening up in my soul. I was going to go back for one more year, get that extra 'security' in my savings, then go on the adventure that I'd planned for myself since I was 17 years old. But there is no such thing as security. There is only now. What was I waiting for!?!? This video, apparently.
I don't know if you are still in contact with this couple, but if you are, could you pass on my overwhelming gratitude to them.
Hey Keeperofdestiny-
Wow, what a story. I'm glad that this video made an impact on you- I wish you the best of luck going forward and following your bliss!
Feel free to follow us on insty if you'd like- I'm @tearfuldishwasher and Yolie is @yolieom .
I think that once your health starts to be compromised by your lifestyle it is a pretty strong sign that you should try something different. I hope that everything goes smoothly for you and you find true joy and meaning in life- whatever that looks like to you.
Namaste-
Scott
"there is no safety, "
"pain & suffering is part of the package."
:)
right? glad you liked it!
Thanks, Michael. I was really lucky. Not everyone was.
Scott Odom do y'all have a Fb ? Thank You! For sharing!!
Love these guys. That's for such an authentic and profound discussion with these two
Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Dalai Lama-
I think this could be called a life changing video!
That's a great comment, thank you! Our life certainly was changed, that's for sure! It would be so awesome if others were inspired to make big changes in their lives, too- not that anyone has to choose full-time life on the road, but our hope is that people can be inspired to go after the life they dream about, whatever that looks like.
Thanks again!
Scott Odom truly inspiring to try to make changes
Matt Caluda Amen
I am so impressed with your honesty.
The fact you gave your wife space to try something different is outstanding.
Going to India, humbled you.
Great interview.
This was an inspiring interview. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to their calm demeanors and philosophies on living life in their own terms. The respect they have for each other is also admirable.
Elaine- So glad you enjoyed the video and getting to see our life on the road. And thank you for commenting on the respect we have for each other- it's the bedrock of our relationship and we both feel so blessed and lucky to have that in our relationship.
Wishing you all the best!
So many words of wisdom in this vlog. It made me shed happy tears for them. Beautiful home indeed.
Tina
Tina-
Thank you for your kind comment!
Thank you for being open and sharing. So many people in this world are in the Fear Factor just like you were. Especially the men because you are the providers. So glad to see you're able to let go live the rest of your life free. Like you said you don't know how much time you have you might not even have made it to retirement. God has our days ordained. They're in His hands.🤗
“The only thing your given is today”, that’s a profoundly true statement! Thanks Bob so much for this interview. This lovely couple has given me an entirely new perspective! Bob your awesome💖💖
So much peace in their eyes. You can see the fulfilment and the total sense of calmness in this couple. That's what most people desire and search for but forget that it is found within.
This may well be my favorite interview yet. So many life lessons, so much to absorb. Love the airstream, love the couple and their journey.
“Set your intention.”
The world flows to accommodate your commitment!
I needed to hear that.
Thanks for another beautiful story.
Wow! This, I believe, is your most inspirational video to date! This is not just a video about nomadic living but living the best life you can have. These folks embody everything that pushed me into early retirement. Someday I hope to be on the road, but for now, I want to live everyday to its fullest. Thank you Bob!
I'm so happy that our story made an impact on you! Thanks for sharing that with us. Hope your early retirement brings you as much joy and aliveness as mine has for me!
All best
Scott
Pidasian Hippie
Totally agree. I am dealing with a health scare right now and have decided that if I beat it, I'm going nomad. It will take some doing, But the commitment is done. Thank you to Bob for this great channel and the website. And thank you to Scott and Yolanda for sharing their inspiring story. I hope to see you all out there within 2 years!
Nothing like a bad health scare to make you reevaluate where you are and where you want to see yourself before the big dirt nap!
Hope to see you soon, and best of luck in making the leap!
I will pray for your swift and complete recovery!
all best-
Scott
Amazing couple, so smart and positive. Thank you for sharing 👍👍👍
Bob, thanks for all your work on these interviews and the time involved! This video is a prime example of your work paying off big time. I can't tell you how nice it is to see a great couple living the independent, happy life instead of someone ebegging for funds which seems to be the case and more of these days. I hope they start vlogging their nomadic journey, because we always need more great people like them to provide a positive example. Thanks again Bob!
I love this couple. I feel the sense of peace they are describing. Good for you guys. She is the one.
Very interesting outlook from a couple who obviously have lived their whole life in an extreme urban society. They speak for almost everyone in the first world, except the lucky ones who get to work and live in the great rural, for example, a rancher in Wyoming who lives with the home 10 to 15 miles from the main road; managing 15 to 20 thousand acres.
I was born and raised on a wheat ranch in Northern Idaho, post depression, early WWII. We lived by having to boil water on the kitchen stove, and wondering whether I would make the 40 yard dash to the outhouse in the middle of winter. We had to move into better living conditions when I and two other members of my family were attacked by polio in the middle of harvest.
I am a retired missionary to Haiti, where we lived as simply as this Great couple. My Haitian sisters and brothers are wanting terribly to get out of their environment and to the big city, where they live in squalor.
I am very impressed that You don't dump Your grey water out in the environment.
I am in the planning stage of converting a school bus into a home, because I want to have verma-composting toilet and a recirculating grey water system.
Wish me well as I am a 75 year ole fart who thinks living on the road is way better and cheaper than assisted living. My Bride is 71. We both are in great health, so why not.
Paul Smith
Sadly Haiti has been mistreated since it fought for its independence. A lot of it poverty has been due to the fact they were forced to pay france millions of dollars between 1825 and 1947 as compensation for the slaves' freedom. This led to them being unable to invest in their own country and people.
God bless you for your service as a missionary.I totally understand where your coming from. I would love to live In rural Haiti ,but my husband would never go for it.. You can keep the city life. It's an endless rat race.
Wish you great safe travels & many more happy healthy years.
Paul Smith You’re so right on with your comment. I’m blessed to own and live in a beautiful, real log home on many acres and forest on three sides, with my closest neighbor being the wildlife preserve that’s three miles from my home. It’s an incredible way to live. Where one can always see the sky. And never live with the smell of city garbage and carbon monoxide. And never have to walk down the street with thousands of other people crowding around you. And be able to hear hawks and owls and see foxes and dear on your land and be one with nature. And be able to see the stars. I agree with you 💯; you and I, we are the lucky ones to have had, and still have, that in our lives. And all those who live the nomadic lifestyle, where the whole country is their backyard, are the lucky ones also👍
Yay! you retired! my hubby also retired last year and it was the best thing we ever did! Bought a RV and left NY and ended up in Yuma AZ, we love it here. We leave in the summer to cooler weather. Yolanda I love your pants!!!! I am a seamstress and I think they are cool!
We love Yuma!!! Thanks for your awesome comment, glad you like Yolie's pants! Much happiness to you both.
Wow, very impressed. They seem so young for their age. That's awesome, they are aging with grace.
Well done Bob! Thank you Yolanda & Scott for your honesty and sharing your beautiful authentic story. 👍 Julie
Julie=
Thank you! So glad you got something out of what we have to share! Bob is so awesome for making these videos!
@@scottodom535 I posted this question to the gentleman, Bob, that interviewed you. “I wonder if they are still living this lifestyle in 2024?? Would be great to do follow ups with these folks. To see what it’s been like in the past 7 yrs since you filmed this. Pros, Cons, doing things the same or differently?? Tips for those that live this life from the couch at home.” Would you be willing to share where you are now?? I’m ready to go but my husband currently is on the fence. Hope all is well!
Ohhhh lord! This may be "It" for me!!!! I have been "on the fence" for a long long while. I especially liked hearing about NOT having to shower every single day..and the 'attendant' problems that go with that IN a trailer (i.e. the shower 'stall'area...and water getting on to other areas via spray, leaks whatever). And no....one doesn't end up dirty in any way. A good sponge bath is perfectly healthy. People all over the World do it!!!for heavens sake. And the 25 footer looks just right....Oh dear oh dear....this may be just the Nudge I've been needing. Listening to such "reasonable and good" people explain how they "do it" was terrific. Now....gotta let loose with some moohlah to get one...AND a good truck to pull her with. Wish me luck!!!
Nicholas-
So happy that we could be the spark for you! If you've been thinking about this life I think that's a good sign that it will be a happy path for you. Wishing you all the best as you move forward!
Well aren't you gyze sweet to even take the time to reply to my comment/feelings . ! Thanks....Hopefully I will meet up with you Lovely People "on the road"...somewhere "down the line".........Nicholas
Looking forward to it, Nicholas!!
Nicolas why r u talking about sponge baths? R Vs have showers, tiolets, hot water, etc.
-Nicholas Miller - This was an inspiring video. The difficult detail for many is buying the rig, how are your plans coming along?
The experience he had that granted him that awakened moment...too cool that happened. He needed it to get where she had already gone and now they r on the same page. Cool
I've learned to not chase the money, just live your life
Beautiful airstream and this couple is nice. This is a great as minimalist and to be out in nature.
Another GREAT interview. I've been on the fence too long, and these folks have given me the push I need. This couple really have it figured out.
To let your wife go to do her own thing and be supportive ..that’s really unselfish. That’s love.
It's easy for me to imagine myself living the latter part of my life in such a beautiful, wide and peaceful environment.
Carol-
may your dreams come true!
One of the very best of Bob’s interviews. What a grounded couple.
Such an attractive couple. Hope they r loving life and traveling.
This is a well adjusted couple. He's lucky to have her and vice versa. There's no doubt they have made the right decision. Much Luck to you all. Stay Free People!
Thank you, Judy!!! Wishing you all the best!
Thank you God bless
This video means so much to me. I'm getting ready to go out there solo, and I've experienced some negative feedback about it. Scott and Yolanda express just what I am feeling, and I will view this again and again. Thanks to them and thanks to you for bringing them to the viewers, Bob. Words can't express how important this video is for me.
Great interview, thank you for sharing.
In my 3 years on the road I meet 6 couples that start the life on the road when one of them have suffering terminal cancer. That it is a very good lesson for those that think that they have "a contract with the ONE up stairs " that they will live pass 80 years old.
There is not such thing as security or safe, live life now because perhaps tomorrow will never come.
One of your best Mr. Bob. Really like the couple!
+ Bob Wells - Great people and a great interview!
great couple ....great video! Ahimsa
Not being a cop for a month HAS TO BE INCREDIBLY STRESS, RELIEVING ❤
Great share, what a great couple and interview............Thanks!!
Glad you enjoyed it, Wayne, thank you!
Out of all of these videos that I’ve seen this is my favorite. What a wonderful couple. He looks so peaceful and filled with love.
I saved it to watch it again later. Bob, thanks for interviewing them, this did me a world of good💕
I understand their need to be more in tune with nature, and daily life and it's rhythm. Loved the interview, Thanks.
omg, cooooolest copper ever!! These two couples really are absolutely adorable. Really great upload once again Bob.
Very good video. This man gives me hope for my husband. He is in need of an awakening that life is so short and should be enjoyed, however he is holding firm to staying in the job (cage) that he has made for himself so that he can provide security for us as we age. I am the adventurous one always needing to go.... My biggest fear is that he will never see this path and will continue on his sad path until he is too old to enjoy the fruits of his labors, what will be left for him is stumbling around the house and sitting in his recliner watching sports until his death. This video gives me hope, and I will begin to lead by example. Please keep these videos coming they are very helpful.
Lori-
I hope your husband can be inspired by our example- it really can be done in a sensible way that still allows for some security. I know my situation isn't like everyone's, but no matter what the situation is there is a way to make it happen- and to live your dream while you still can.
We'll keep you in our prayers!
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Scott
Lori show your Husband this Video and show him just how you feel, I really think he would reconsider toward your feelings, but what do I know I've only been married 36 yrs, he will change for you.
25 years here. Thank you I will.
Lori we are in the same boat... Married 36 years here. Raised 2 kids and now grandkids and love it. However I'm ready to LIVE FREE. We both love to travel, but I'm the adventurous one. We wouldn't have a Harley if I didn't give him a little push and we wouldn't have a boat if I hadn't pushed a little... Now we have our airstream, cause I gently pushed. Now as I am typing this i'm realizing that I did it before I can do it again... Slow and steady, step by step. I look at photos of him and I when we are on one of our trips in our Airstream and Hubby's smile is different, it reaches his eyes and he goofs off a little more and I see again the young man that I was so attracted to 38 years ago. He's in there somewhere. When we get home its back to business and I miss him. Don't get me wrong we are happy and love our life and home, but we don't feel that FREEDOM feeling as we do when we are in our Airstream and out somewhere exploring. Even when we take our family vacations in a condo on the beach somewhere... even tho its beautiful and amazing you still don't get that feeling that frees your soul.
Well, happy trails and good luck on your quest for what makes you both happy. :)
Rainey
Lori Richey I
Thank you Bob, what a wonderful couple and way of contacting life. Thank you ALL.
You can just tell how much love that they have for each other. Just look at the way that they interact with each other, you can almost feel their love for one another.!💖💗💞
I've been wanting to do RV living for a very long time. With alot of talking to my husband and alot of praying. We are doing. I believe when the Lord wants you to do something for him he always makes a way. We didn't even put our house on the market and we had 3 people wanting to buy it. Keep your faith in him and his worked it out. We are waiting to sign the paperwork for the house 🏠 then we will be hitting the road for ministry but it took 3years for my husband to come around. I've learned so much watching your videos. You are a kind and thoughtful man.
Thank you for the time you served as a policeman. I can't imagine the toll it takes on the whole family. I just want to say we appreciate our police force and all they do for us. You both deserve to be happy. It was well earned.
Beautiful and inspiring. What a treat it would be to meet this couple on the road!
Well Bob, the majority of your videos tend to be practical advice and helpful, but this one I must say in my opinion has got to be the best you have ever done period when it comes to mental and spiritual side of getting out of the box and into the real world that doesn't have walls.
The one nagging question I have in this particular pair, would they really still be in that mindset if he didn't have the security of his pension. It's easy to be in that mindset when you have the financial security., just saying I am not attacking. I know when I am in a time of financial abundance it is so much easier for me to have a that positive outflow ....
2012spacetraveler Well it is true that they have more resources than other folks but Bob has videos of other nomads living with just SS. The one thing in common is that these nomadic people are happy and peaceful. No regrets!!
Such wise individuals. It's quite rare, especially for both in a couple to be wise.
What a great couple!!!! May God bless you in your journey!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Love the balance in this couple. Make you want to move into RV immediately ….
Inspirational couple on so many levels. Many happy and safe travels! Thank you so much for this interview Bob!
What a great couple. Perfect size trailer. Love how conscious they are with water. I would love to live that life. Well done Bob.
That’s is true love 💕 and true love can live anywhere.. I love you home it’s beautiful 😍
I really enjoyed this video and a newspaper article about a one time wealthy man who had financial difficulties and took his life by jumping from hotel window, came to my mind. This video could possibly save his life.
It's so easy for our fears to overwhelm us, to make us feel like there's no way out. It's so sad to think of someone like the man you mentioned, killing himself to try to escape those feelings of fear and inadequacy. Thank you for your comment, N. Alex.
What a great couple.
Thanks!
Love the video and agree wholeheartedly!
You are both serene and calm people. Definitely stress free! No wrinkles!!!!!! Stay loving and lovely!
I just sent this to my wife!!! We are living your post full time life right now. You guys are such an inspiration to me. Hopefully you will be to her as well. Thank you guys for sharing your life and Bob for documenting it!!!
Awesome video. Very deep, enlightening, uplifting. What an awesome couple. Thank you all for sharing.
I agree with every word you said!
One of my favs, the struggle is real but I got to get to steppin' forgetting the cognitive dissonance Realizing happiness and fulfillment, is more important in the end than security.
This deserves to be shared and so I did! Thanks Bob, Yolanda & Thank you Scott for your public service!
Excellent interview, Bob! A beautiful couple in a beautiful home. (I'm very envious of their beautiful home!)
You are such a wonderful interviewer! Amazing voice, and a good heart and personality. :-D Dear couple, with a wonderful life you visited :-) :-)
what a beautiful couple. Many blessings. x
Thank you, Penny!!!
All I can say is wow, lot of good stuff to think about here. What an awesome interview with an equally awesome couple. My wife and I have been on the fence for a year now on if we want to full time or not. Kind of a situation like your guests had, my wife is already convinced its the next step in life for us. We are both retired and have a truck and 5th wheel and we both enjoy camping so much. Leaving the stress of home ownership behind for periods of time seems like extra freedoms for us. But I am leery of taking that final step and selling our home, it just seems so final. Our home is a farm in a rural setting and would be very hard to reproduce again. The other side of that coin is we are slaves to the maintenance it requires to keep it looking good. This was eye opening and makes you think about what really matters in life. Well done sir.
A lovely couple I wish them all the best living the dream.
Thank you, Craig! Best wishes to you as well!
Great, great video. The husband had some wonderful philosophies on life. Not only on rving! Thank you.
Thank you, Paula, I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Bob, the conversation was really helpful I learned a lot! I can tell, the three of you will be friends for a long time. Thx
To me this is the best EVER interview with two amazing people, that anyone can learn from. Thank you Bob for introducing us.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video! Bob is an amazing guy!
I could listen to this couple all day!!! AWESOME!!!
1960genius-
Thank you so much!!! Really glad you liked it!
Favorite video yet! As I prepare to pick up my new trailer tomorrow for full time living this couple touched on many of my concerns and ideas of joy. I was a little on the fence about it even yesterday, but not today! May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering. Thank you!
Great interview Bob! This couple gave some great insights and wisdom. No, "we can not escape death" but we can sure attempt to make ourselves happy. So glad you shared this video... a lot of good prospective shared!
I was impressed that she wouldn’t have changed anything. That’s a decent indication of real serenity. He’ll realize one day that what he did got him to a place now he wishes he was at long ago. In the end, all you know is what you actually lived. A different path years ago may have gotten you run over by a bus the next day. Accept that your work at one place granted your leisure elsewhere. Enjoy that. By the way, I am also a retired, three decade cop. I love my life, where I am today, where I’ve been, and where I’m going. Life is all you live, and the work gives perspective to the fun. It’s all good.
Totally agree with you, Rick! I couldn't be doing this if I hadn't done that. Congrats on your career and retirement, I am sure you
are enjoying yourself! Thank you for your thoughtful comment! It is all good, indeed!
@@scottodom535 Thanks for the reply, Scott. I enjoyed the video, and felt a bit of kinship seeing another former cop finding serenity and a great life with a great woman post-LE. I believe not many besides career cops would understand how "it was the most stressful, wearing on my body/mind/soul thing I've ever done" and "I wouldn't trade it for anything" can come together in the same experience. I am very happy for you and your wife, and know that you truly appreciate the peace you're now enjoying. Take my best wishes for health, peace, and fulfillment with you as you go. Sincerely, thank you for your service.
One of my favorite videos of yours BOB. I watch this ever so often to keep me focused on what I'm currently working towards.... See you at the 2020 RTR!!!
well that was REALLY refreshing to watch..and, I'm happy for this couple being so at peace at last.
Love the longer format. Listening to him, well both of them, was just so amazing, what a grounded couple!!
Have you ever watched something and had the feeling they were talking directly to you? Lovely couple Bob...Thanks for this video...
Bob! (and guests), what an encouraging look at what life can be if you follow your instincts, and then ignore them? Charming and enlightening.
Thank you
So happy for this couple!! I love their philosophy and love of life. I totally understand their story. I just hit a wall and I could not work anymore after age 60 so I retired only 13 days before my birthday in 2021. CoVid was my “ah-ha” moment. I woke the F-up and I was determined too…I totally get what they are talking about. My husband chose to work until May of ‘22 and we hit the road pulling our trailer behind us. Change and the fear of change can cut you to the bone but with some creative financial planning, we decided to move to the coast full time in a new (to us) home. We still have the truck and trailer so we can take off whenever. I know we have never been happier with this decision. Listen to those of us who know…happiness is doable. It’s there. Grab it❤
What a spiritual conversation. Thank you - all of you. I'm on a good path. I will be liberated in mid-January. I hope to exchange smiles with you one day.
VERY much inspirational! Very beautiful view, beautiful couple. Thank you
This is the best video I've seen. Scott's talking about his fear of losing security and having enough money for their retirement really hit home! Good luck to them both and good luck to you as well Bob. Thanks for your videos.
Thanks, RedDog!
I am amazed at how powerful fear has been as a force in my life- I always thought I was a tough guy and pretty courageous- but really so much of my life was driven by fear. It's obvious now, now that I don't live in fear any more- it's more difficult to see when it kind of is the bedrock of how you approach life- I used to think it was normal, or inevitable, or just being responsible!
Once the switch flipped in my tiny head, though, and I could see how fear was running, and ruining, my life, I felt like someone who'd awakened from a terrible dream. LIfe truly is both beautiful, and completely fatal- there's no amount of being careful and cautious that will keep you alive forever!
I feel so blessed that I eventually found the courage to live in the way I really wanted to live, and that I overcame the fear that kept me imprisoned. I hope that anyone who feels that fear can be inspired by our story and take the first tentative steps toward leaving that fear behind. We cling to fear, but it doesn't really help us or protect us at all. That is the big lie that our fear tells us, and the sooner we stop believing it the sooner we can live a life that is ruled by joy and engagement and passion instead.
All best-
Scott
Bob-
That's awesome! It's really wonderful to see all the positive energy around this video and we are both so thrilled to have a small part in the inspiring and empowering work you do!
Thank you a million times over!
when my husband was diagnosed with cancer and we moved out of our house, the leftover money bought us an airstream and we lived in it for 10 years he had cancer 3 times in 18 years we still have it and should be working on it soon
What your searching for is searching for you. The trick is getting the clutter and complexity out of the way.
Truth!
Nicely said
There is NO security in life. I thought I was secure in my home with my partner and our child for 10 years. In 7 minutes, that life was gone, my home was gone, everything I knew was a lie and gone!!!!! All you have is this moment, nothing more, nothing less. Thank you for this very up lifting, emotional, loving video……you guys are beautiful!!
Dennie-
I'm sorry that you had such a terrible experience. It's a very common one, however, and even those of us who have not experienced the same thing are only a heartbeat away from something like it each moment of our lives. There truly is nothing that remains unchanging, and as long as we put our faith in these external things we will continue to be disappointed when they do what is in their nature to do, which is to change.
You sound like you've gained a lot of wisdom from your experience, though, which is wonderful.
I'm so glad you found our story to be uplifting and loving! Thank you for sharing yours with us as well!
All best-
Scott
Great video and these people are about as normal as you could be but still advocate this lifestyle, love it. Thanks to all three of you for allowing us to see into your wonderful lives.
bradford Well said, Bradford.
This was the first video I watched on this lifestyle. I was home alone one night about three years ago and this popped up as a suggested video. My husband thought I was insane when I began to talk about this option in life. Of course, this sent me down a RUclips path of no return. We may not go full time, but have been planning to do something at least part time. This is the one that started it all.
great interview as always Bob . Feels good to see a retired brother in blue live so happily. Keep enjoying might see you if I go south this year.
I love this video and this couple!! What a couple of beautiful souls. The way he said to her at the end that he loves the way she smells just melted my heart. Thanks for the great video!
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video and meeting such a lovely and grounded couple. The more I watch your videos, and those of others like you, the more I am beginning to see this way of life as one that might be a very good fit for me when it's possible. Scott and Yolanda were such an amazing example for all of us. Thanks for sharing. Happy travels :-)
Glad you liked the video and getting to hear our story, and even better if it inspires you to take action. These ideas are powerful, so BE CAREFUL! You might end up changing your whole life!
Thank you for your kind words!
Thanks for taking the time to respond to my comment. I'm hoping that's exactly what happens.
I'm gradually making changes to my life that take me away from the treadmill of what society expects of us, and I'm moving more towards having a life that feels like it's mine and has value. I maybe a few years away from achieving my total dream life but I'm inspired to push forwards by people like you and Yolanda.
By the way, I now write and self-publish children's mystery books and my second book was entitled Yodelling Yolanda.
Again, thanks for sharing your story, and I love your Airstream!
Take care, Jonathan
Jonathan-
I have no doubt that you will do it! It is possible, and understanding where you want to do and then taking concrete steps towards that goal is exactly how you do it. I'm excited for you and for all of us who will benefit from your success.
And I'm now busy trying to get Yolanda to yodel!
Wishing you all the best!
My dream is to live and travel around New Zealand in an Airstream 310, writing my books and visiting schools, libraries and bookshops. I recently watched The Secret, about the law of attraction, so I'm busy manifesting the life I want. Good luck with your own yodelling Yolanda. :-)
Our biggest obstacles in life is ourselves. This couple has inspired me to get the hell out of my own way...to begin living life. Thank You.
Steven-
You said it! It isn't really the case that other people are standing in our way- it's almost always just ourselves! Once you've figured that out, you really become unstoppable.
It's wonderful to hear that our story inspires you to take action in your own life! I have no doubt you'll experience an amazing outcome that will bring you incredible connection and happiness! Best of luck!