A Little About Me...

[croshayallday]

Hello Ladies! I am a 57 (What???) year old woman... I was 25 just a week ago... Gulp...

I bought a 1995 Pace Arrow Vision... It's a monster... 36 feet and some inches with a huge 7000 Onan generator... But I've driven big trucks for over 30 years. Dry van, flat bed, logging trucks, 120ft 130,000 lb double side dump ore trucks, fuel tankers and as of late cyanide tankers... Believe it or not handling wise this RV is the hardest to drive out of all of them...

Anyway, I'm planning to go full time RV... I'm sorting out the house (yes, 50+) years of household priceless valuables (lol) it seems the more I get rid of the easier it is. Liberating, freeing, uplifting. I asked my kids if they want anything and they don't want much, so out it goes.

I'm in my fourth marriage, and he is the person Dr. Phil talks about on his list in his book Life Code, angry, miserable, vindictive, never admits when he is, wrong etc. I thought I was cured after the third. I guess I never learn, sigh... But, I am making my get away soon. It is all in the preparation...

Anyway I am planning my escape, I used to be a happy little hippie type chick, meditated, ate raw or raw vegan, laughed all the time, (he basically wiped that out), listened to lots of music, walked a lot, and just enjoyed "Just Being". I need to lose some weight, go sit by the ocean for awhile, paint, draw, create, write, find my center again, practice my yoga, eat living food, drink my juices and my smoothies and feel alive again. Like Julia Roberts in Eat Pray Love, "I want to marvel at something". And definitely take better care of myself.

So, wish me luck. The minute I get my RV equipped, solar, and anything I think I may need to make my life on the road a good one, get the house, in order and either rented or sold. I am hitting the road with my little doggies, and my 10 year old cat. I just want to be happy again. I've lived in fear and misery long enough and I know I have a few good years left. I want to spend them the best way I can. I hope by spring my vagabond life will begin. I know I've driven truck in every state of the lower 48 but you really don't get to see and experience all that is out there. You are basically going from one pick up to a drop off. Making money. I'm ready to "Stop and Smell the Roses" or "il dolce far niente - The Sweetness of Doing Nothing"... I can't wait... Happy Trails Ladies... "Keep the Bugs Off Your Glass and the Bears Off Your A**".

[Rufflesgurl]

WOW quite a story. Welcome to the forum and good luck getting ready to head out as soon as you can. Enjoy

Linda

[cpatinjones]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

[Securit24]

Ready, Set... Go! Go and be happy!

Welcome

[Redwahine]

Welcome to the forum from Texas. What part of the country are you? Any pictures of your rig. We love pictures.

[WickedLady]

Welcome to the good life from WA state. What do you want us to call you?
Marda

[MelissaD]

Well good luck. You have a couple of driving years on me. Got my CDL back in 95'. Can't imagine the crap the guys gave you back then. I bobtailed up to Mount Rushmore once. The guy at the gate didn't miss a beat. Looked up at my Freightliner, said "pickup with a camper, $7, park over there". Most places we just drove by due to time or space. Always said one day I'd be able to stop and see all the places I just drove by.


Be safe..

[BirdbyBird]

Welcome to the forum. Keep moving forward and before you know it you will be back on the road following your own road map.

[rvgrammy1953]

Welcome and this is the place to plan and start the "rest of your life".... We're a crazy, fun-loving, caring bunch here...and always have opinions, advice, and support, even if you don't ask for it.... We're each others extended family of sisters...(some of us have hubbies along, but they usually just go with the flow... ) and enjoy life on the road, full-time, part-time, or still dreaming....So jump in anywhere, anytime...oh, yes, we do like photos...

[cnq50b]

A big welcome from the Midwest.. Sound like it's about time your luck changes & this is just the place to help make that happen. Good women sharing joys, laughter, advice & compassion... Glad you've found this place - relax & enjoy...
Looking forward to meeting you on the road.
Catherine

[IrishIroamed]

Welcome! Nice to meetcha

[avalen]

Welcome enjoy your great escape and have plenty of adventures to tell us

[croshayallday]

Thank you everyone! Thank you so much... How do you post pictures?

[Bethers]

Welcome. Glad to have you with us.

For pictures go to the maintenance tech room and you'll find the posts explaining how to. And don't be afraid to ask questions onthe thread there if necessary.

[retiredhappy]

A big Texas welcome to you. I say "Good for you"; life is too short to spend your days being unhappy and with someone dragging you down. I agree that downsizing was liberating. I went fulltime for three years in a 30' Classs C then came off the road except for trips in my little Class B.