Mindy, it was such a wonderful pleasure (and welcome surprise) to meet you yesterday. Do join us tonight for music and libations at 7 at the pub. Hopefully we will do some camping together while you're in town. $500? I get on my roof every fall, clean my gutters, knock off the moss, and clean my chimney, along with clearing the ivy and blackberries from the drainage culvert behind my house. It's heartening to see another woman willing to save money by doing it herself! It's amazing how much we can accumulate over the years, isn't it? When we were facing evacuation due to fire last year, I found it a challenge to determine what to take and what to leave behind, I had so much crap. I found myself almost hoping that I would return to rubble so I wouldn't have to deal with it! Stuff does begin to own you after awhile! And in the end, it's just stuff. Cheers and hugs ❤️ Robin
Robin it was so wonderful to meet you yesterday and have a lovely conversation. You are my Camping Sister for sure. I know what you mean when we were on fire evacuation alert. I packed some papers, had camping food on board, and thought "if it burns, I won't have to move it". It really does own us...but...it is such lovely stuff. Tonight sounds amazing, rain check please. Have fun. Cheers!
ohmygoodness! so brave! you seem to be such a wonderful person, and ready to start your leap of faith to freedom journey. i'm glad i found you through Jaylena and Issac's channels and look forward to watching you live your best life. God bless+
Wow, you are almost free! I've got a few more years before I'll be ready, maybe by 75, but I can see and hear the joy in your voice and face. Okay, new chapter now. Where will adventure take you?
Almost? lol! My stuff that I have left is in my storage and I am living out on the road now. I would say I am totally free! Stay tuned to see where I go, and thanks for being here. Cheers!
Wow, I so want to downsize. My husband not so much. Oh well I can continue to get rid of my junk and minimize. Less stuff less upkeep. Thank you for taking the time to create this video and taking us along.
Hi Anita, I am so glad that I could give you some inspiration to let go of things. Just do yours, and you may find that your husband will start to do the same. Cheers!
It was always said I was born a world traveler thru the years I have met made many wonderful friends and saw beautiful places..over last 6 months saved every dime practically..life is meant to be lived .hugs
Wowzers you are so very brave. So many years of stuff & what a great way to look at it. Does it spark joy....keep if not gone. 👏 WOW. Have a blessed week. Love and Light from Washington state 💖 🌟
Ms Mindy, your last video inspired me to get with the program and finish purging in preparation for my vanlife journey too. 2 loads down and 1 to go before I pack up my van! I'm so excited to be watching your new journey and all the travels! Stay safe and know I'm so proud of you for fulfilling your dreams!
Awww Crystal, that is all that I can hope for from my Vlogs. I hope you get the life that you want, and get rid of the stuff that you do not need. Hugs & Cheers!
Tee Tee, now you can make your dream come true. Seriously, if I can do it all by myself, so can you. It starts with one thing at a time. You got this, Cheers!
@@NinthElement You are so right. At the present time circumstances won’t allow that for me but I know it’ll happen at some point. When it does maybe we’ll cheer over a drink and dinner cooked off the back of my Jeep Grand Cherokee 😂. People think I’m kidding when I say I bought it just in case I have to live in it one day. Cheers 🥂 to you.
Hi Dolly, please don't think that I am trying to "sell" Van Life to you. Downsizing to travel for a year is just part of my process, and that may not be for everyone. I hope that my vlogs help to inspire you to live you best "authentic" life....free from clutter. Cheers!
@@NinthElement no I admire you but my life has majorly changed in the last 3 years. Lost my husband and my oldest son. After losing my home 9 years ago and having to start over. I’m thinking tiny house or van . Need to live in the present.
This is fantastic Mindy. I am just waiting on the right vehicle. Downsized but feel depending on rig I end up with will need to downsize more. Just going to be living off early retirement, didn't have a home to sell. I'm sure that's going to give you more opportunities than myself but I'm not going to let that stop me. I don't need much, a chair, good hiking boots and my dog and cat and a little food and I'll be great. Love your new build out. Hope to see you on the road someday soon. Im sure Jaylena and Isaac will miss you while you're traveling but you need to do this for you. Sending vibes of Blessings and Love for your journey and safety.
I am so happy for you!!! I traveled for a living quite a bit, during my working life. It was very exciting back in the day. I did not travel, but did move into an RV for 3 1/2 yrs, living in an RV park. I will say, the RV folks were so much fun. I am guess very much like van lifers and bus life folks. Enjoy the adventure!!!
Hi Chandra, it has been a hot minute since I did Van Life. I did it back in the 80's and 90's and those were some of the best times in my life. I am so excited to see where the road takes me this year, and to inspire others to just Live their Best Life. Hugs from Bus Land. Cheers!
I am so excited for you and look forward to following you this year. I have been following you now for a year and I have so enjoyed your journey. We downsized 3 years ago to a duplex in a retirement community. We camp in our teardrop during the fall, summer and spring. I continue to downsize the items in my house. I totally agree with you about letting things go. I have been following the Minimal Mom and it has been so helpful. Hugs and Kisses!
Charlotte I so appreciate this comment, and I love your story. It is very liberating to let go of what does not spark joy. I do not regret my decision to downsize, and I am the happiest I have ever been in many years. Thank you for continuing to follow me, more fun and adventures to come. Cheers!
Your home base & property was so nice! I loved the deer family that came to visit! I know it's freeing to let go but also a little sad! We went from 1778 sq ft home to 806 sq ft. I love the smaller home! It really took some work to downsize but well worth it.
Completely not sad at all. Life changes, so you have to change with it to be comfortable. I am very happy and healthy and most of all I am FREE! Cheers!
Mindy, you did it, you are free to travel and enjoy yourself whatever you choose to travel to the mountains, the beach or 🏜 desert in Oregon , CA or Arizona etc. Have fun, take care lots of love ❤ 😍 💖
What a great video, showing your process of downsizing.. thank you ;-) Just hope you get a handle on the non climate controlled storage unit!!! Can't wait to watch your journey!!
B3 start purging every day. I started majorly in January 2021. I had a medium sized uhaul box by the front door, and everyday I put things in it. Every week or two I would take it off to different charitable donations. I still had a lot of purging to do right down to the last 20 minutes in my house, that was stressful. Thanks for being here. Cheers!
Oh wow wow!!!😱 Letting go years of memory must be very hard to move on to better thing. Good luck on your new journey Mindy! See you down the road abd around the bend.😉
Tim, when it is time to go, it is time to go. I just hated moving stuff out for months. I will never accumulate so much stuff ever again. Finally...Wild & Free! Cheers!
Mindy it makes me a little sad that you leave such a nice place(with the deers) I wish you all the best travelling and will keep following you! Take care!!
Hi Hins, I am sorry to take you away from Base Camp. Think of it as I am being "released to the wild". There will be many beautiful gatherings out in Mother Nature now. The new owner will tend the yard and watch over the baby deers. Life is good, and that is all that matters now. Cheers!
You are a brave woman Mindy. I would love to travel the US as well. I would still live in Canada but always wanted to experience other places, especially love to meet you, Jaylena and Isaac. Happy travels Mindy 💕
Hi Susan, taking calculated risks is something I have become pretty good at. I think that this will work out well for me, and I am so excited to take you along. Cheers!
I know exactly what this was all about, I did the purge and sell of a lot I owned and moved from a large three bedroom two story colonial in Massachusetts into a 900 square ft home in Florida. It was such a freeing experience and I have a storage unit your same size up North but am working on getting things little by little out of there!! God bless you on your journey!!
What a liberating experience. We need to share these stories so that people don't become trapped in their homes. There is so much stuff in garages, storage units and houses that can be shared out in communities that people actually need and can use right now. I met the most wonderful people downsizing my house, and it felt so good to share what I no longer needed with people that could use and love it. That was payment, and a gift to me. Cheers!
OMG I'm shocked but excited for you. I'm so glad your planning a base camp 2 down the road. You have lost weight from all that hard work and look like a sexy cougar ! Lol. I'm looking forward to you sharing your wonderful adventures. You are one gutsy lady! I just love you! Ps loved seeing Isaac pulling along his cutie pie. I love you guys! 🥰🥰🥰
Hi Lorraine, I thought I would give all of Isaac'a & Jaylena's fans a wee glimpse into the time we are spending together until Ember arrives. Can I be a cougar at 54? lol! I have lost 30 glorious pounds, and TONS of material stuff that no longer serves me. I will be sharing all of my adventures with you, so hit that notification Bell so that you do not miss any Lives or Fun. Cheers!
@@NinthElement if I were 54 I would definitely be a traveling cougar! At 72 and married I'll just live vicariously through your adventures. Ha! I have enjoyed watching your videos. It's your time to shine lady.
LOL! Cheryl I had a good chuckle over this. I don't think your Hubby would like you to be a traveling Cougar! I am happy to take you on the road with me, sit back and relax, I will drive. Cheers!
Another great video… I have alway been a minimalist. I currently live in a 400 square foot guest house and have been gradually sizing down. My plan is to eventually be able to put everything I own into a Dodge Pro-master I still have plenty of time. Looking forward to your next video.
What a wonderful video, Mindy ❤️. I actually started feeling sad as if I were the one moving, lol. OMYGOSH, are you RIGHT about start purging now … I THOUGHT I was a minimalist until I realized I have 3 dresser drawers full of old cheer t-shirts from when I coached (not since I had to step down because of CA) … Time for me to get rid of stuff too. I feel bad about sending you that pkg, adding to your stuff, but glad you got some good use out of some of them, and hope you found good homes for what you didn’t keep. Imagine a big hug being sent your way when you wrap that blankie around you ❤️❤️ Looking forward to your adventures. 🤟🤟😻
Collette, I kept ALL of the beautiful treasures that you made for me. They will be part of Base Camp 2.0 someday. Today and tomorrow about freedom, living a happy healthy life and making great memories. If eel your hug and send many back to you, as I know that these Vlogs touch you deeply, and that is awesome. See you on the next one, Cheers!
Misty!!🌹❤️🌅☮️🐝💛 I can't watch lives due to me living in the sticks! But I'll watch the following morning. I hope you're doing all right, it's been a while lady, please know you're very special kind of person, and you've always been full of creative tips and off grid ideas. Please take care, saw the title to this, and was tiny bit concerned. Love - Ronda
Hi Ronda, I am Mindy and this is my Honda Element fondly named the 9th Element. On my channel I focus on empowering people and showing alternative ways of living. If I was a man you would not be concerned, so as a confident and powerful woman I hope that you will join me this morning on my "Premier". It is not a Live Stream it is just the first release of this footage where you can chat with me during the "Premier" in the comments. Thank you for being here. Cheers!
@@NinthElement oh I am so sorry! I knew Mindy! Damn Auto type 😟 Your gender matters not. I don't even know why you said that!? Heck, I live in a van down by the river..found you from jaylena and issac - cheers
Thank you for clarifying that for me. I have had a few ladies very "worried" for me and I get a little Spicy about it because they are afraid, and I am not. That is awesome that you live in a van down by the river, and I bet you are happy. Thank you for joining the 9th Element Nation, it is good to have you here. Cheers!
Hi Mindy! How did you win a medal w/your moand positive untain bike? (I'm new to your channel!) And thank you for being such a creattive and positive RUclipsr!!!
For only $1 per month, you can help on Patreon: www.patreon.com/leaveherwild Get early access to all of your questions and more. Thanks for your support, Cheers!
Hi Jean, it is actually a "Premier" of this next Vlog. When I first release it, I am in the chat, so it is kind of like a Live. I appreciate you and your support for this whole community. I hope you are inspired and uplifted by all of us. Cheers!
You are really doing it! I'm so excited for you....but you are making me green with envy. (: I've been planning to put my property on the market even before covid to downsize, practice minimalism, and travel, travel, travel. Then covid came and it became my #1 excuse for doing nothing and other lame excuses. The only advantage of the delay is that my property value is now much higher here in Southern Cali. I should start to follow you closely and learn. Enjoy your freedom of houselessness, my ultimate goal. Be safe and have fun, dearest! Sincerely, VV
To be very honest, I have been working on this since 2015. I then experienced 9 deaths in my family over 6 years, so my progress came to a complete stop. Starting my RUclips channel, sharing my experience with you has helped to keep me going and accountable. I don't know how the rest of my story unfolds from here, so this should be a fun ride. Get going, live your best free life! Cheers!
What I can say here to you today after one year on the road living out of my 2003 Honda Element and getting rid of my house and most of my stuff...I do not regret a single decision. I am the happiest I have been since my 30's, and I would do it all over again. Life is to be lived, not a dream in the future. Much love from the road, Cheers!
Hello just started watching your channel. I have a 2008 Honda Element. How many miles do you have on yours? Was just curious. Mine 214,000 miles and still kick it❤️
LOVE for JESUS!❤ Each and everyone of us is incredibly and amazingly created and have infinite value! This video reminds me that God is with us in all places and this looks like fun!
Example hadnt saw a person in years there grandson had been hurt bad their truck broke down in comes another friends son between 3 of us and 2 firefighters we were able to get him off and on way to daughter. We grilled out each night steak. chicken had great campfire and conversation had saw each other in 10 years friend s true freinds last a lifetime. Yes they were old miltary but people need people
Hi Veronica, I am not trying to sell this lifestyle or idea to you. It is what works for me right now. If you stay with me here on the Ninth Element channel, you will see that I am living out a very nice, safe, comfortable life on the road. Thanks for your comment, it is scary sometimes to say how we feel, if it is different. I get that! See you on the next one. Cheers!
Please, it was merely a wondering why... that’s all! Great for u! Yeah, new stage in my life too... but, very happy for u! Yes, I am! Again, it was not a question of ridicule, no, just asked😉
Hi Mindy! 👋 I feel that I want to make contact with you, as I am very worried about yourself, Jaylena, Isaac and wee Ember. If there has been exciting times there and Ember and Jaylena are healthy and well..... Please give my hugs and cuddles to them and Big hugs to proud Daddy Isaac. I do hope that all went as it should and everyone is doing well. Sending you hugs also Mindy, for being such a sweetie, so caring always, to this little family. Take care everyone ..Just cannot wait for exciting videos to yet come...💖💝💖💓👩💻🤱🧑🔧....🙆♀️🚐🌏
Lesley, why are you worried? Or are you just anxious to know what is going on?For only $1 per month, you can help on Patreon: www.patreon.com/leaveherwild Get early access to all of your questions and more. Thanks for your support, Cheers!
Could have been a tradegy..he was taking food up on the nation was loaded with meat and food..I can cook and pray..the grandson had been shot and we kept him occupied all chipped in ..
That brings back memories from a few months back for me. The move nearly killed me. lol Now I'm in my Honda Element 05. I love my new life. 😊 How about u? CUDTR 🚐 🙏🏽
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wow! I'm so inspired to tackle my haunting overflow of things! that's what I'm doing today, just decided, Thank you!
Hi Audrey, I am happy to inspire you. Keep at it, don't let your stuff own you. You will find this very liberating. Cheers!
Mindy, it was such a wonderful pleasure (and welcome surprise) to meet you yesterday. Do join us tonight for music and libations at 7 at the pub. Hopefully we will do some camping together while you're in town.
$500? I get on my roof every fall, clean my gutters, knock off the moss, and clean my chimney, along with clearing the ivy and blackberries from the drainage culvert behind my house. It's heartening to see another woman willing to save money by doing it herself!
It's amazing how much we can accumulate over the years, isn't it? When we were facing evacuation due to fire last year, I found it a challenge to determine what to take and what to leave behind, I had so much crap. I found myself almost hoping that I would return to rubble so I wouldn't have to deal with it! Stuff does begin to own you after awhile! And in the end, it's just stuff.
Cheers and hugs ❤️
Robin
Robin it was so wonderful to meet you yesterday and have a lovely conversation. You are my Camping Sister for sure. I know what you mean when we were on fire evacuation alert. I packed some papers, had camping food on board, and thought "if it burns, I won't have to move it". It really does own us...but...it is such lovely stuff.
Tonight sounds amazing, rain check please. Have fun. Cheers!
@@NinthElement you got it! ❤️
Love you Mindy. Thank you for all that you do for Jayleana and Isaac. Actually for the Nomad community in general. You are a Rock Star ⭐
Paul what a kind compliment. Giving is so easy for me, and I feel like I have a lot of Love to share. Stay tuned, more "feel goods" coming. Cheers!
ohmygoodness! so brave! you seem to be such a wonderful person, and ready to start your leap of faith to freedom journey. i'm glad i found you through Jaylena and Issac's channels and look forward to watching you live your best life. God bless+
Hi Renee, thanks for coming to my channel. I hope to see you here more. Cheers!
Wow, you are almost free! I've got a few more years before I'll be ready, maybe by 75, but I can see and hear the joy in your voice and face. Okay, new chapter now. Where will adventure take you?
Almost? lol! My stuff that I have left is in my storage and I am living out on the road now. I would say I am totally free! Stay tuned to see where I go, and thanks for being here. Cheers!
Wow, I so want to downsize. My husband not so much. Oh well I can continue to get rid of my junk and minimize. Less stuff less upkeep. Thank you for taking the time to create this video and taking us along.
Hi Anita, I am so glad that I could give you some inspiration to let go of things. Just do yours, and you may find that your husband will start to do the same. Cheers!
It was always said I was born a world traveler thru the years I have met made many wonderful friends and saw beautiful places..over last 6 months saved every dime practically..life is meant to be lived .hugs
Keep living your best life. Cheers!
MINDY...ENJOY, ENJOY, ENJOY!!! HAPPINESS, HAPPINESS, HAPPINESS - COMING YOUR WAY!!! YOU GO GIRL! ❤️👍❤️
Hi Dana, thank you so much. Cheers!
Hi Mindy so excited for you that you are pursuing you're dream. Happy and safe travels to you beautiful. 🙏♥️💐.
I have always enjoyed your positive support. I am so relieved to be over the biggest part and onto the fun now. Cheers!
Cool for you Mindy, cheers to the roads ahead, best wishes🥂😍🌹
Wooo Hooo! is all I got! Cheers!
Wowzers you are so very brave. So many years of stuff & what a great way to look at it. Does it spark joy....keep if not gone. 👏 WOW. Have a blessed week. Love and Light from Washington state 💖 🌟
and I lost 30 pounds too. Bonus! Cheers! Joy!
Ms Mindy, your last video inspired me to get with the program and finish purging in preparation for my vanlife journey too. 2 loads down and 1 to go before I pack up my van! I'm so excited to be watching your new journey and all the travels! Stay safe and know I'm so proud of you for fulfilling your dreams!
Awww Crystal, that is all that I can hope for from my Vlogs. I hope you get the life that you want, and get rid of the stuff that you do not need. Hugs & Cheers!
So happy for you!More adventures!
Thank you. It was a HUGE undertaking, but I do not regret anything. Cheers!
Oh Mindy you are so brave and amazing..I'm looking forward to your journey and I'll be with you in spirit..❤☘
I can feel you riding "shot gun" with me Sandy Mac, and giving a "woo Hoo, let's do this". Thanks Hun, Cheers!
@@NinthElement thank you so much Mindy you put a big smile on my face today...yeah let's do this..love as always from Ireland ❤ ☘
How exciting for you Mindy! What an adventure! I can’t wait to follow along!!
Hi Singing Weasel, so good to see you here again. I am so happy that you are here to experience this. Cheers!
Wow you did it!!! Congratulations!!! You’re living my dream & I love it!!! 💕
Tee Tee, now you can make your dream come true. Seriously, if I can do it all by myself, so can you. It starts with one thing at a time. You got this, Cheers!
@@NinthElement You are so right. At the present time circumstances won’t allow that for me but I know it’ll happen at some point. When it does maybe we’ll cheer over a drink and dinner cooked off the back of my Jeep Grand Cherokee 😂. People think I’m kidding when I say I bought it just in case I have to live in it one day. Cheers 🥂 to you.
I would welcome this to happen, Cheers!
Can’t wait to follow your journey!
Thank you Lori, welcome aboard. Cheers!
Absolutely awesome. I’m thinking of doing the same thing.
Hi Dolly, please don't think that I am trying to "sell" Van Life to you. Downsizing to travel for a year is just part of my process, and that may not be for everyone. I hope that my vlogs help to inspire you to live you best "authentic" life....free from clutter. Cheers!
@@NinthElement no I admire you but my life has majorly changed in the last 3 years. Lost my husband and my oldest son. After losing my home 9 years ago and having to start over. I’m thinking tiny house or van . Need to live in the present.
This is fantastic Mindy. I am just waiting on the right vehicle. Downsized but feel depending on rig I end up with will need to downsize more. Just going to be living off early retirement, didn't have a home to sell. I'm sure that's going to give you more opportunities than myself but I'm not going to let that stop me. I don't need much, a chair, good hiking boots and my dog and cat and a little food and I'll be great. Love your new build out. Hope to see you on the road someday soon. Im sure Jaylena and Isaac will miss you while you're traveling but you need to do this for you. Sending vibes of Blessings and Love for your journey and safety.
Good for you. Get going and don't take much, all you need is love and friends. Cheers!
I am So Proud of you Mindy and super excited to follow you along all of your travels!!!!
Thank you, this has been a real eye opener for me. And I am happy that you care. Cheers!
Yes! So happy! Real freedom ❤️
Yes Robin, Real Freedom! I am so happy that you are here to celebrate this with me. Cheers!
I am so happy for you!!! I traveled for a living quite a bit, during my working life. It was very exciting back in the day. I did not travel, but did move into an RV for 3 1/2 yrs, living in an RV park. I will say, the RV folks were so much fun. I am guess very much like van lifers and bus life folks. Enjoy the adventure!!!
Hi Chandra, it has been a hot minute since I did Van Life. I did it back in the 80's and 90's and those were some of the best times in my life. I am so excited to see where the road takes me this year, and to inspire others to just Live their Best Life. Hugs from Bus Land. Cheers!
I look forward to seeing your journey
It is going to be fun to Vlog. Thanks for being here. Cheers!
I am so excited for you and look forward to following you this year. I have been following you now for a year and I have so enjoyed your journey. We downsized 3 years ago to a duplex in a retirement community. We camp in our teardrop during the fall, summer and spring. I continue to downsize the items in my house. I totally agree with you about letting things go. I have been following the Minimal Mom and it has been so helpful. Hugs and Kisses!
Charlotte I so appreciate this comment, and I love your story. It is very liberating to let go of what does not spark joy. I do not regret my decision to downsize, and I am the happiest I have ever been in many years. Thank you for continuing to follow me, more fun and adventures to come. Cheers!
Your home base & property was so nice! I loved the deer family that came to visit! I know it's freeing to let go but also a little sad! We went from 1778 sq ft home to 806 sq ft. I love the smaller home! It really took some work to downsize but well worth it.
Completely not sad at all. Life changes, so you have to change with it to be comfortable. I am very happy and healthy and most of all I am FREE! Cheers!
Hold on, now. How did I not find you before? Love it.
Welcome to the 9th Element Nation, I am so happy you are here. Cheers!
Wow, tons of work to do on your own!!!I know. I wish you much joy ,love and peace on your next journey 💕🙏🎉
Dori D, I am so happy that you are here with me to take this journey. Cheers!
Mindy ... I pray God blesses all of your present and future endeavors. Cheers!! From North Carolina
Hi Rosa, thank you. Cheers!
I am so excited for you to begin this new journey! Much love.
Thank you Cheryl, I have been waiting for the right moment to do this, and it worked out just fine. See you on the next one. Cheers!
You are an amazing lady!
All that hard work and now all the freedom/fun!
I'm looking forward to following you for the next chapter of your life
Hi Jennifer, thank you for your support. This has been an amazing process so far, and I don't regret a thing. Cheers!
New sub here!😁 Your so kind & sweet & I am so glad to be a new subscriber to your channel :)
Welcome aboard, it is a pleasure to have you here. May you find fun, inspiration and wild adventures here. Cheers!
@@NinthElement 👍💖😉
Have fun and please be safe on your adventures! I am so happy for you!
Hi Melody thanks for joining be, this should be fun. Cheers!
Mindy, you did it, you are free to travel and enjoy yourself whatever you choose to travel to the mountains, the beach or 🏜 desert in Oregon , CA or Arizona etc. Have fun, take care lots of love ❤ 😍 💖
Thank you Dora, yes this is true, and what I have dreamed of for a very long time. Cheers!
What a great video, showing your process of downsizing.. thank you ;-) Just hope you get a handle on the non climate controlled storage unit!!! Can't wait to watch your journey!!
Fun Fun Fun! Cheers!
Love happiness and adventure to you always Mindy ♥️
Thank you Melissa for always being so thoughtful. I appreciate you. Cheers!
Right on Mindy! Can't wait to do the same. All my best to you and I'll be watching!! 😎✌️🐾❤️
B3 start purging every day. I started majorly in January 2021. I had a medium sized uhaul box by the front door, and everyday I put things in it. Every week or two I would take it off to different charitable donations. I still had a lot of purging to do right down to the last 20 minutes in my house, that was stressful. Thanks for being here. Cheers!
Oh wow wow!!!😱 Letting go years of memory must be very hard to move on to better thing. Good luck on your new journey Mindy! See you down the road abd around the bend.😉
Tim, when it is time to go, it is time to go. I just hated moving stuff out for months. I will never accumulate so much stuff ever again. Finally...Wild & Free! Cheers!
Mindy it makes me a little sad that you leave such a nice place(with the deers) I wish you all the best travelling and will keep following you! Take care!!
Hi Hins, I am sorry to take you away from Base Camp. Think of it as I am being "released to the wild". There will be many beautiful gatherings out in Mother Nature now. The new owner will tend the yard and watch over the baby deers. Life is good, and that is all that matters now. Cheers!
Awesome, so I suppose this will mean more content from Mindy going forward on the new adventures.
You Bet! Stay tuned. Cheers!
Well big change for sure! I have itchy feet too. Debt gone so now moving on to working toward getting resources to purchase appropriate wheels.
Catherine I hope you get your Dream Wheels and hit the road soon. See you out there. Cheers!
You are a brave woman Mindy. I would love to travel the US as well. I would still live in Canada but always wanted to experience other places, especially love to meet you, Jaylena and Isaac. Happy travels Mindy 💕
Hi Susan, taking calculated risks is something I have become pretty good at. I think that this will work out well for me, and I am so excited to take you along. Cheers!
I just found your channel and I'm excited to watch you and your new adventures.
Welcome aboard! See you on the next adventure. Cheers!
You have a beautiful house
My home was a beautiful place, my new home is pretty sweet too. Cheers!
I know exactly what this was all about, I did the purge and sell of a lot I owned and moved from a large three bedroom two story colonial in Massachusetts into a 900 square ft home in Florida. It was such a freeing experience and I have a storage unit your same size up North but am working on getting things little by little out of there!! God bless you on your journey!!
What a liberating experience. We need to share these stories so that people don't become trapped in their homes. There is so much stuff in garages, storage units and houses that can be shared out in communities that people actually need and can use right now. I met the most wonderful people downsizing my house, and it felt so good to share what I no longer needed with people that could use and love it. That was payment, and a gift to me. Cheers!
We can never go back relive a day live each day to the fullest
Well said Brenda, and that is exactly what I plan to do. Much Love from Bus Land. Cheers!
You got this mindy
Thank you Brenda, I think so too. Cheers!
OMG I'm shocked but excited for you. I'm so glad your planning a base camp 2 down the road. You have lost weight from all that hard work and look like a sexy cougar ! Lol. I'm looking forward to you sharing your wonderful adventures. You are one gutsy lady! I just love you! Ps loved seeing Isaac pulling along his cutie pie. I love you guys! 🥰🥰🥰
Hi Lorraine, I thought I would give all of Isaac'a & Jaylena's fans a wee glimpse into the time we are spending together until Ember arrives. Can I be a cougar at 54? lol! I have lost 30 glorious pounds, and TONS of material stuff that no longer serves me. I will be sharing all of my adventures with you, so hit that notification Bell so that you do not miss any Lives or Fun. Cheers!
@@NinthElement if I were 54 I would definitely be a traveling cougar! At 72 and married I'll just live vicariously through your adventures. Ha! I have enjoyed watching your videos. It's your time to shine lady.
LOL! Cheryl I had a good chuckle over this. I don't think your Hubby would like you to be a traveling Cougar! I am happy to take you on the road with me, sit back and relax, I will drive. Cheers!
I can imagine you were moving a lot slower for a few days after cleaning off your roof, hard work!
I was stopped for a minute for sure. Cheers!
Another great video… I have alway been a minimalist. I currently live in a 400 square foot guest house and have been gradually sizing down. My plan is to eventually be able to put everything I own into a Dodge Pro-master I still have plenty of time. Looking forward to your next video.
Love this Amber. May we meet down the road. Cheers!
@@NinthElement That would be nice! ❤️
Let the adventures begin....
WooooHooo! They have already started, more videos coming. Cheers!
What a wonderful video, Mindy ❤️. I actually started feeling sad as if I were the one moving, lol. OMYGOSH, are you RIGHT about start purging now … I THOUGHT I was a minimalist until I realized I have 3 dresser drawers full of old cheer t-shirts from when I coached (not since I had to step down because of CA) … Time for me to get rid of stuff too.
I feel bad about sending you that pkg, adding to your stuff, but glad you got some good use out of some of them, and hope you found good homes for what you didn’t keep. Imagine a big hug being sent your way when you wrap that blankie around you ❤️❤️
Looking forward to your adventures. 🤟🤟😻
Collette, I kept ALL of the beautiful treasures that you made for me. They will be part of Base Camp 2.0 someday. Today and tomorrow about freedom, living a happy healthy life and making great memories. If eel your hug and send many back to you, as I know that these Vlogs touch you deeply, and that is awesome. See you on the next one, Cheers!
Who crochet your hat & scarf they’re beautiful! I crochet, i love them!
Hi Cheryl, one of my lovely Subscribers made them for me. They are tucked away safe in my storage unit for my next Winter. Cheers!
Misty!!🌹❤️🌅☮️🐝💛
I can't watch lives due to me living in the sticks! But I'll watch the following morning. I hope you're doing all right, it's been a while lady, please know you're very special kind of person, and you've always been full of creative tips and off grid ideas. Please take care, saw the title to this, and was tiny bit concerned.
Love - Ronda
Hi Ronda, I am Mindy and this is my Honda Element fondly named the 9th Element. On my channel I focus on empowering people and showing alternative ways of living. If I was a man you would not be concerned, so as a confident and powerful woman I hope that you will join me this morning on my "Premier". It is not a Live Stream it is just the first release of this footage where you can chat with me during the "Premier" in the comments. Thank you for being here. Cheers!
@@NinthElement oh I am so sorry! I knew Mindy!
Damn Auto type 😟
Your gender matters not. I don't even know why you said that!?
Heck, I live in a van down by the river..found you from jaylena and issac - cheers
Thank you for clarifying that for me. I have had a few ladies very "worried" for me and I get a little Spicy about it because they are afraid, and I am not. That is awesome that you live in a van down by the river, and I bet you are happy. Thank you for joining the 9th Element Nation, it is good to have you here. Cheers!
Hi Mindy! How did you win a medal w/your moand positive untain bike? (I'm new to your channel!) And thank you for being such a creattive and positive RUclipsr!!!
Welcome aboard, good to see you here. Cheers!
Good luck and May the Lord look mover you.
Bus Life Jesus has my back! Cheers!
Mindy hope all is well with baby ember
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Best wishes again. On east coast so will not make your live chat. Hope it is packed with fans.
Hi Jean, it is actually a "Premier" of this next Vlog. When I first release it, I am in the chat, so it is kind of like a Live. I appreciate you and your support for this whole community. I hope you are inspired and uplifted by all of us. Cheers!
You are really doing it! I'm so excited for you....but you are making me green with envy. (:
I've been planning to put my property on the market even before covid to downsize, practice minimalism, and travel, travel, travel. Then covid came and it became my #1 excuse for doing nothing and other lame excuses. The only advantage of the delay is that my property value is now much higher here in Southern Cali. I should start to follow you closely and learn. Enjoy your freedom of houselessness, my ultimate goal. Be safe and have fun, dearest! Sincerely, VV
To be very honest, I have been working on this since 2015. I then experienced 9 deaths in my family over 6 years, so my progress came to a complete stop. Starting my RUclips channel, sharing my experience with you has helped to keep me going and accountable. I don't know how the rest of my story unfolds from here, so this should be a fun ride. Get going, live your best free life! Cheers!
You are an inspiration! Seeing what you've done, I'm so ready to stop the silly excuses. Wishing you all the best. CHEERS!!!
What I can say here to you today after one year on the road living out of my 2003 Honda Element and getting rid of my house and most of my stuff...I do not regret a single decision. I am the happiest I have been since my 30's, and I would do it all over again. Life is to be lived, not a dream in the future. Much love from the road, Cheers!
Hello just started watching your channel. I have a 2008 Honda Element. How many miles do you have on yours? Was just curious. Mine 214,000 miles and still kick it❤️
Hello and Welcome aboard. Mine has just turned over 200K and she is running strong. Cheers!
Hugs
LOVE for JESUS!❤ Each and everyone of us is incredibly and amazingly created and have infinite value! This video reminds me that God is with us in all places and this looks like fun!
Namaste'. Cheers!
I'm next to leave
Trust in your process and know that the road heals. Cheers!
I wish I could take the leap of faith not sure why I don't. Enjoy watching your journey.
Lo, the net will be there to catch you! Cheers!
😎✨🍀✌️
Sweetie pie! Cheers!
9 KEEP UP THE GOOD FIGHT!!!! 9 =P
Peace! Cheers!
Example hadnt saw a person in years there grandson had been hurt bad their truck broke down in comes another friends son between 3 of us and 2 firefighters we were able to get him off and on way to daughter. We grilled out each night steak. chicken had great campfire and conversation had saw each other in 10 years friend s true freinds last a lifetime. Yes they were old miltary but people need people
We all need love and support, and you will always find that here. Thank you for sharing your story Brenda, you are a Sweet Heart. Cheers!
I don’t understand, u will b living out of your VEHICLE?!? Hey, if that’s what u want, cool. Just wondering why? Please, no offense meant😁
Hi Veronica, I am not trying to sell this lifestyle or idea to you. It is what works for me right now. If you stay with me here on the Ninth Element channel, you will see that I am living out a very nice, safe, comfortable life on the road. Thanks for your comment, it is scary sometimes to say how we feel, if it is different. I get that! See you on the next one. Cheers!
Please, it was merely a wondering why... that’s all! Great for u! Yeah, new stage in my life too... but, very happy for u! Yes, I am! Again, it was not a question of ridicule, no, just asked😉
Veronica I felt nothing less than love and genuine curiosity. The perfect ingredients for adventures. So much Love from Oregon.. Cheers!
@@NinthElement thank u! And yes, I am subscribed👍🏼
Hi Mindy! 👋
I feel that I want to make contact with you, as I am very worried about yourself, Jaylena, Isaac and wee Ember.
If there has been exciting times there and Ember and Jaylena are healthy and well..... Please give my hugs and cuddles to them and Big hugs to proud Daddy Isaac. I do hope that all went as it should and everyone is doing well. Sending you hugs also Mindy, for being such a sweetie, so caring always, to this little family. Take care everyone ..Just cannot wait for exciting videos to yet come...💖💝💖💓👩💻🤱🧑🔧....🙆♀️🚐🌏
Lesley, why are you worried? Or are you just anxious to know what is going on?For only $1 per month, you can help on Patreon:
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Could have been a tradegy..he was taking food up on the nation was loaded with meat and food..I can cook and pray..the grandson had been shot and we kept him occupied all chipped in ..
What a sad story, but I love how everyone came together.
🙏❤️✌️👍👍❤️🦌🦌🦌🦌
Thank you Helene. Cheers!
I love when you call me darling.
You are so welcome, my Darling! Cheers!
@@NinthElement if u keep that up i might start liking u. Nice video by the way.
I’m gonna do my best to make it to the live!! 🤞🤞🤞Sure hope it works out. Been missing your videos and lives!!!
That brings back memories from a few months back for me. The move nearly killed me. lol Now I'm in my Honda Element 05. I love my new life. 😊 How about u? CUDTR 🚐 🙏🏽
Hi Li, OMG! You are living out of your Honda Element too? I LOVE my new life, I slept soundly up in the mountains last night. Welcome aboard! Cheers!