I am new to this forum, my name is Ingrid

[drsolo]

My name is Ingrid. I dont like to fly. I have dogs that I dont want to leave somewhere or with someone else. I felt trapped at home (altho I dont mind home either). After 18 years of teaching at Marquette University in Milwaukee I was "reorganized" out of my job at 64. I get a few "gigs" here and there but after I lost 50 lbs and could walk once again easily I decided it was time to hit the roads and visit friends/family. My husband likes to fly and "get there". I now had time for a more leisurely pace. In Nov. 2011 I found a 1992 conversion van, a 17 foot GMC with a heater/AC on top and electrical plug on the side. I started to turn it into my little home on wheels. I took a few trips in 2011. One to Alabama to visit friend and go to Mardi Gras then in summer to Cape Cod with my husband. He really doesnt like "camping" and is claustrophobic. Last fall I removed the bench/sleeper, put down a new linoleum floor and a recliner/sleeper. I Met DH in Florida (winter break) to visit his mother (he flew) and when he went home to work I went to the Keys. Each trip gives me new ideas of how to adapt my little van. Next trip this summer to see the Olympic Rain Forest, visit friends out in Seattle.

[Bethers]

Hi and welcome Ingrid. Glad to have you with us.

[mitch5252]

Welcome to a great Forum, Ingrid! Join in whenever and wherever you care to. We'll look forward to following along on your adventures!

[rvgrammy1953]

Welcome.....and jump in anywhere and anytime....we love photos and are a nosy bunch.....

[BirdbyBird]

Welcome aboard. Sounds as if you have found figured out the importance of "getting out there" while the body still can! Explore while you can and be sure to check the member map....there may be opportunities for mini GTG'ers as you travel.

[avalen]

Welcome Ingrid, you have found the best place right here to share your travels with and we love to
hear your ideas on how you redo your little home on wheels. We love pictures too so don't be afraid
to post. Maybe meet you down the road someday, we have lots of get togethers around the country
and anytime even two of us gtg, its a party usually involving food.

[ryegal]

Hi Ingrid, welcome. I too am new here. I would like to know how hard it was to replace your floor. You will love this place so much good information. When will you be in Seattle ? I live in Seattle. I'm ryegal again welcome.

[cpatinjones]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

[retiredhappy]

Welcome Ingrid. Would love to see pictures of your rig inside. I see you already conquered the avatar.

[Olive600]

Welcome Ingrid. I hope you post pictures and write about your adventures. I admire your gumption. And welcome to the forum. I'm new myself and have found loads of support and wisdom here.

Nikki

[grammynmaggie]

Welcome...you found out ...its good
for the soul ....to get out there
at least thats my story!!!!!

[WickedLady]

Welcome, Ingrid. Let us know when you will be in WA and maybe you and I can GTG.
Marda

[carolb]

Welcome Ingrid! Sownds like yo're well on yore way to being a real happy camper! Hope to meet yew someday. (Sorry, "yew" key doesn't work)....Yew'll find great advice & FRIENDS on this site!!!

[drsolo]

Welcome aboard. Sounds as if you have found figured out the importance of "getting out there" while the body still can! Explore while you can and be sure to check the member map....there may be opportunities for mini GTG'ers as you travel.

Where is the map, please? Also, I didnt get any email messages saying there was a response to my introduction. So how do I subscribe to individual topics? TIA

[drsolo]

Welcome Ingrid, you have found the best place right here to share your travels with and we love to
hear your ideas on how you redo your little home on wheels. We love pictures too so don't be afraid
to post. Maybe meet you down the road someday, we have lots of get togethers around the country
and anytime even two of us gtg, its a party usually involving food.

I finally got the website done for my Rvan... http://weloveteaching.com/RV/RV.htm
I am looking forward to meeting people from this forum. Last year I started visiting people I knew thru a Papillon list. Best kind of visitor they have found out. I just plug in to an outside plug, show up sometime after lunch and visit for an hour or two then head back to my own "house". It isnt like they have to entertain. I call it "guest lite"....