hi, michele love your video good luck staysafe I live in uk london got my classic van 1974 commer now going turn it in camper ,& then live in it keep doing more video silver lady ❤xx
Once upon a time..... we had van clubs which consisted of groups of local custom vans. During warmer months, as a club we would travel all over the Northeast (much like you're doing here), we called these travels "gigs". A couple times a year other van clubs from all over the US would organize a meet at an event we called "The Nationals". It was like Woodstock for vans, where thousands of like minded individuals would meet to show their skills, exchange concepts, have shows and competitions. (Did I mention the food was GREAT?) They became and were family affairs. If you ever had an issue traveling (anywhere) you could contact that local club and mass assistance showed up in force to resolve whatever issue existed (mechanical, legal or just passing through)! Heck, they would bring you to their home to stay as long as was necessary! It was the most awesome community I ever had the privilege of experiencing! Ever hear the phrase "Keep on Trucking", the vanning community owned that! Sadly, over a period of years inflated gas prices and such, it kind of just faded away. Vanning offers you a sense of freedom few will ever understand, stay safe and..."Keep on trucking"!
Yay!!! You got to attend Lulu’s meet-up!!! I hope that you can attend more events like this one in the future. Best of everything to you and your pup. 😊
That looked like so much fun! I loved seeing all the dogs in this video and the scenery at the end was gorgeous 🌴 I hope you’ve been able to keep in touch with all those women. Enjoy your day!
Sooo love this video! It was a great meetup. So much fun like being kids all over again!!! Inmensely thankful for all the new friends and you being close to me...a rare treat! Thanks for recirding all these lovely memories!❤
You can hear the love at the end . . . the goodbyes. They are so difficult for me, too. Such an amazing group of women and we are so very blessed to have all shared in the same space. I love making new friends. There's not a bad apple in the bunch!!! Great video, Michele!!!!
I'm glad you had such a great time. Goodbyes are always hard. I suppose that's why "see you down the road" is much easier to say, because you will see each other again. Such great content Michele, thank you for sharing.
Dry those tears little darlin. It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later. Looks like you girls had a great time. You have such a pure and peaceful soul. Thank you for that. And Sophie is such a stink cute passenger princess. Drive safe little lady and happy trails to you. Smile!
Michelle, I loved you video, will you be going to the March meet up? I will be there and would love to meet you. Your set up is so nice and your fur baby is precious. If you won’t be there in March I hope to meet you soon. I’m a little nervous about this trip because my van is not really finished but I’m coming to meet everyone and learn about Van life and get some ideas for my van. I want to make it into a cozy little cottage. Your Van us beautiful ❤️. Sending you a hug and safe travels and if you won’t be at the meet up I hope I get to meet you down the road . ❤ Julia
Hi Julia! I won’t be there for the March meetup because I have to work 😭 But you’re going to meet so many great people. Going there with a van that’s a blank slate is freaking awesome because you’ll get so many ideas. There were several women who tossed some blankets and Rubbermaid bins in their vehicles because they hadn’t started their builds yet. I mean, mine is a a pile of 2x4s with a mattress, and a dresser 😂 I look forward to meeting you at one of the other meetups later in the year! ❤️
I, too, became emotional at this meetup. To me, it’s not a meetup, it’s a retreat. There is a sort of spirituality about it. Making the poignant connections and seeing others make them is awe inspiring. You can feel the love and support from these amazing women💞
Absolutely, yes. I mentioned that during the meetup that it was like a retreat. It's so nice to wake up in the morning and everyone is gathering and saying good morning 🩷
I got to see another video from a different channel I forget who now she shared tours of every ones vans. I enjoyed your video. I wasn't sure if you were part of the tribe or not. Happy travels
Hi Nikki! They would let me, but I stuck around my own van during tour time. I didn't film much at this event because I was enjoying myself too much! ❤️
hi, michele love your video good luck staysafe I live in uk london got my classic van 1974 commer now going turn it in camper ,& then live in it keep doing more video silver lady ❤xx
Once upon a time..... we had van clubs which consisted of groups of local custom vans. During warmer months, as a club we would travel all over the Northeast (much like you're doing here), we called these travels "gigs". A couple times a year other van clubs from all over the US would organize a meet at an event we called "The Nationals". It was like Woodstock for vans, where thousands of like minded individuals would meet to show their skills, exchange concepts, have shows and competitions. (Did I mention the food was GREAT?) They became and were family affairs. If you ever had an issue traveling (anywhere) you could contact that local club and mass assistance showed up in force to resolve whatever issue existed (mechanical, legal or just passing through)! Heck, they would bring you to their home to stay as long as was necessary! It was the most awesome community I ever had the privilege of experiencing! Ever hear the phrase "Keep on Trucking", the vanning community owned that! Sadly, over a period of years inflated gas prices and such, it kind of just faded away. Vanning offers you a sense of freedom few will ever understand, stay safe and..."Keep on trucking"!
Yay!!! You got to attend Lulu’s meet-up!!! I hope that you can attend more events like this one in the future.
Best of everything to you and your pup. 😊
Thank you so much! I plan to attend at least 1 next year. I met so many wonderful women! 💖
Thanks for the videos. What great energy you have and it comes through. Best to you.
That looked like so much fun! I loved seeing all the dogs in this video and the scenery at the end was gorgeous 🌴
I hope you’ve been able to keep in touch with all those women. Enjoy your day!
Yes, I've seen 4 of the women since then! The scenery is gorgeous, isn't it? I can't wait to go back!
I wish I could live like that permanently.........surrounded by dogs. That is my idea of heaven .. Lana 😍
How awesome, all those women gathering! 👍😎🇨🇦💜
There were like 75 of us!! I can't wait for the next meetup 🩷
Love the trees
Sooo love this video! It was a great meetup. So much fun like being kids all over again!!! Inmensely thankful for all the new friends and you being close to me...a rare treat! Thanks for recirding all these lovely memories!❤
Yes, it was a great meetup! Next one, I want to try and get EVERYONE on camera! Looking forward to so many more memories ❤️
I get emotional leaving our meetups too! So much love 💕
I'm filling my calendar with as many meetups as I can ❤️
Look like you all had so much fun.
You can hear the love at the end . . . the goodbyes. They are so difficult for me, too. Such an amazing group of women and we are so very blessed to have all shared in the same space. I love making new friends. There's not a bad apple in the bunch!!! Great video, Michele!!!!
Yes, the goodbyes are so difficult 😢 I kept hearing "See ya down the road!" So I need to start saying that ❤️
I just binged watched all your videos, and subscribed. Happy travels😊 GOD BLESS ❤
Thank you so much, Rebecca! 😊
See ya down the road!❤
So enjoyed visiting with you and Sophie at Panasoffkee and River Forest. Hope yo see you at future meetups! Safe Travels, Sandra 🤗
I hope so too! Glad your kitty is doing well and I’m soooo looking forward to the next meetup.
I'm glad you had such a great time. Goodbyes are always hard. I suppose that's why
"see you down the road" is much easier to say, because you will see each other again. Such great content Michele, thank you for sharing.
Thank you Cindy! I’m counting down the days till the next meetup
What a fun video! I wanna hug Sophie!🐾
I loved that you showed the showers.
You looked beautiful.
Enjoyed it!
The showers weren’t so bad if you wear flip flops 😂
Great video Michele! Your tears were sad but I felt the same way! Looking forward to our next meetup!!!❤❤❤
I'm so glad I met you! I really enjoyed our talks and am looking forward to seeing you and Donovan again soon ❤️
Dry those tears little darlin. It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later. Looks like you girls had a great time. You have such a pure and peaceful soul. Thank you for that. And Sophie is such a stink cute passenger princess. Drive safe little lady and happy trails to you. Smile!
Thanks so much for your kind words Jerrod ❤️❤️❤️
Good morning from nor cal.
Hello there! 👋 😊
Very satisfying 😌
Glad you think so! I know you like them long 😊
Michelle, I loved you video, will you be going to the March meet up? I will be there and would love to meet you. Your set up is so nice and your fur baby is precious. If you won’t be there in March I hope to meet you soon. I’m a little nervous about this trip because my van is not really finished but I’m coming to meet everyone and learn about Van life and get some ideas for my van. I want to make it into a cozy little cottage. Your Van us beautiful ❤️. Sending you a hug and safe travels and if you won’t be at the meet up I hope I get to meet you down the road . ❤ Julia
Hi Julia! I won’t be there for the March meetup because I have to work 😭 But you’re going to meet so many great people. Going there with a van that’s a blank slate is freaking awesome because you’ll get so many ideas. There were several women who tossed some blankets and Rubbermaid bins in their vehicles because they hadn’t started their builds yet. I mean, mine is a a pile of 2x4s with a mattress, and a dresser 😂 I look forward to meeting you at one of the other meetups later in the year! ❤️
I, too, became emotional at this meetup. To me, it’s not a meetup, it’s a retreat. There is a sort of spirituality about it. Making the poignant connections and seeing others make them is awe inspiring. You can feel the love and support from these amazing women💞
Absolutely, yes. I mentioned that during the meetup that it was like a retreat. It's so nice to wake up in the morning and everyone is gathering and saying good morning 🩷
To hide tears, sunglasses work. I learned that from my sis saying goodbye to her college roommates. Peace.
Next time I will wear my sunglasses! 😎💗
I got to see another video from a different channel I forget who now she shared tours of every ones vans. I enjoyed your video. I wasn't sure if you were part of the tribe or not. Happy travels
Sounds like Diane of Old Gal Never!
I go motorcycle camping there a lot. its a nice place
It was beautiful right there on the water 😊
Florida Emdassy van owners had a gathering there just before you arrived. It's a very nice.
Nice video I want be there to
There are meetups all through the year in different states, but this one happens in Jan, Feb, and March. You should come!
Nice video 😊
Thank you! 😊
Did they not want you to film any van interiors? I really would have liked to see some.
Hi Nikki! They would let me, but I stuck around my own van during tour time. I didn't film much at this event because I was enjoying myself too much! ❤️
I’ve just started following you. Do you live in your van full time? Are you retired? I’m enjoying you and the little dog. 😊
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Love the vanlife just don’t understand what’s with all the dogs couldn’t live in a van with a dog
Park
Why can't you stay together then in an RV park?
RV parks are expensive
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