Van Tour: 2008 Ford Econoline E-150 DIY Build by Full-time Senior Solo Nomad.

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  • @SydHalley
    @SydHalley Рік тому +44

    Her joy is infectious! I found myself smiling along with her! 😊

  • @jeanieirwin4747
    @jeanieirwin4747 Рік тому +24

    She is lovely and so authentic. Happy for her to be living her best life.

  • @Mel-gk1wg
    @Mel-gk1wg Рік тому +15

    If I keep watching these fabulous seasoned women...i just might stop worrying that it would be a mistake to sell it all and go for MY adVANture. Really it's just fear holding me back! Thanks Jan hope to see you on the road someday

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +2

      Fear cripples us when in reality we have nothing to fear but fear itself❤

    • @kacythomas7436
      @kacythomas7436 Рік тому +2

      Take baby steps, start by seeing what you can part with, then sell that and put the money aside towards your van or vehicle of choice. When you have parted with one thing look for some else that will add to your fund, and before you know it, you will be on the road. Another way to see if this is what you want to do is plan a camping trip just a short one. Camp with your present vehicle, watch Bob Wells.

    • @HomeInBeing
      @HomeInBeing Рік тому +2

      Seems very challenging

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  Рік тому +2

      Good advice. 👍

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  Рік тому +3

      The challenge is part of the fun! 💙🦋💙

  • @hgj2019
    @hgj2019 Рік тому +37

    Wow. This hit close to home. I’m sitting here, retired, staring at four walls, watching UA-cam, desperately wanting to travel again, realizing I’m steadily headed toward the end. Health complications make travel very complicated for me. At least I can get vicarious enjoyment from watching these videos. Wishing you all wonderful adventures!

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +2

    • @carolvillanueva3728
      @carolvillanueva3728 Рік тому +4

      WONDERFULL BUILD..thank you for the tour. 😊😊😊😊

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +3

      @@carolvillanueva3728 Thank You❤

    • @62WILDCAT
      @62WILDCAT Рік тому +12

      Me too ! In my 80th year now. Still dreaming of long road trips tho. Really want to do a meet up with Jan & the others 🎉
      Have realized I Can do this just taking my time ! Have only a few health wise things to address first : vision & hearing needs !
      Visualizing short hikes , chilling by waterfalls ,lakes ,
      trees , campfires !! Making wonderful memories to carry in my heart mind soul !

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +2

      @@62WILDCAT Go for it ❤️

  • @suzannemiller4398
    @suzannemiller4398 Рік тому +3

    Mona is marvelous ! It’s a bonus and a treat that she sounds like Dolly Parton! ❤ She is so joyful and inspiring. Lovely to listen to her story. Thank you.

  • @loz1317
    @loz1317 Рік тому +8

    What a lovely lady, I wish her much happiness in her travels xx

  • @CGStaggs
    @CGStaggs Рік тому +3

    I love the jar opener !!!

  • @margmcgill1645
    @margmcgill1645 Рік тому +13

    She should consider the bedpan liners. I love the idea as it is cheaper, less messy and easier to store. I saw them on Amazon. Thank you to the lady who suggested them. Hope to meet the butterflies soon. I’m praying to get my eyesight fixed and also pray for all who need help. Hopefully see u down the road.

  • @katkohlerschwartz7386
    @katkohlerschwartz7386 Рік тому +7

    I love this lady! So sweet. She is truly on a journey of curiosity and adventure!

  • @lorimarino2173
    @lorimarino2173 Рік тому +8

    Thank you for interviewing Mona! I love her channel @😊

  • @carolhughes312
    @carolhughes312 Рік тому +2

    Lovely- what an inspirational lady

  • @HettyHartpreneur
    @HettyHartpreneur Рік тому +19

    Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏🏼
    I love you both for your story, it is so motivating! I now am still semi nomad, but the day that I will be fulltime 'digital nomad in the Netherlands' is coming closer and closer, thanks to this UA-cam stories!
    You both are awesome ❤

  • @RLeeVanCamps
    @RLeeVanCamps Рік тому +7

    I put my three gallon bucket in the top of a five gallon bucket with pellets in the bottom of the five. Makes a taller potty and has storage for pellets too. Purple my favorite color too😊😊

  • @marcelolney4213
    @marcelolney4213 Рік тому +2

    So Kool, calm, & collected .groovy vid.

  • @embr4065
    @embr4065 Рік тому +2

    I am so envious! But someday it will happen...someday. 😊

  • @kennethbailey9853
    @kennethbailey9853 Рік тому +2

    Thank You.

  • @RamonaRambles
    @RamonaRambles Рік тому +2

    Can’t wait to meet her.

  • @mtnlayde01
    @mtnlayde01 Рік тому +2

    Good for her. I also travel part time as a Nomad ❤

  • @jessiehead6525
    @jessiehead6525 Рік тому +13

    What a great lady! She has a very even-keeled attitude about van life. And clever how she’s laid out the van. I like the way she’s done the shore power. Interesting about the havelock wool. I will watch her channel to see how it works for her. Thanks for this interview.

  • @jelkhorncamper6062
    @jelkhorncamper6062 Рік тому +3

    Cell phones can be unreliable navigating some times. I like Garmin because it’s fun to watch elevation changes. It’s frustrating to view ahead on the road, but when phone service is sketchy, we can find gas, restaurants, stores, parks. Glad you have both.

  • @livingbyfaithwithbenji8909
    @livingbyfaithwithbenji8909 Рік тому +4

    Wow! This woman really has it going on! I like her style! Great vide! Thank you both!

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +1

      LOL thank you, I knew I had to have a little bit more "luxury" than normal if I was going to do this life🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @livingbyfaithwithbenji8909
      @livingbyfaithwithbenji8909 Рік тому +3

      @@thisvanlifeofmine Well you definitely did it right! I had wanted to come to this meetup but my friend was diagnosed with cancer and I’m trying to help her by running errands taking her to appts and treatments, etc. plus my lil Benji in the picture suddenly came down with pancreatitis and diabetes. I spent about $2,000 trying to save him but he only got worse. Had to put him down yesterday. My heart is broken. Your video made my day a bit brighter. I will check out and sub to ur channel. Have a great weekend. Thanx again.

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +1

      @@livingbyfaithwithbenji8909 I'm sorry about lil Benji and thankful your friend has you to help her. Thanks for the sub❤ I will meet you at a meet up someday😁

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  Рік тому +1

      ​@@livingbyfaithwithbenji8909I'm so sorry for your loss. 💙🦋💙

    • @livingbyfaithwithbenji8909
      @livingbyfaithwithbenji8909 Рік тому

      @@thisvanlifeofmine Thank you! I sure hope to meet you both at a meet up someday!

  • @mtaylor2901
    @mtaylor2901 Рік тому +2

    What a beautiful gal and story! Safe and happy travels ❤ 🚐

  • @RamblingRuth
    @RamblingRuth Рік тому +3

    Another wonderful interview with a wonderful woman! Thank you Jan and Mona. Happy travels to you both.

  • @mariaquezada5543
    @mariaquezada5543 Рік тому +2

    What a beautiful soul. She sounds just like Dolly Parton and is just as beautiful! Thank you for the vid! Made my day!

  • @ChocolateManInThailand
    @ChocolateManInThailand Рік тому +2

    This was great! Awesome lady!

  • @Sxelnlgs
    @Sxelnlgs Рік тому +3

    Luv ur set up..Hi I’m GO 62 n I just recently got a B 1998 motorcoach n also find myself questioning if I made the right decision n I’ve yet to travel somewhere🤦🏻‍♀️…for now I’m Just driving to visit family members but someday I would luv to meet u on the road..U have a wonderful vibe… GBU n ur journey🙏🏼🥰🌹🌹🌹

  • @lynnebriggs2476
    @lynnebriggs2476 Рік тому +2

    Hi Mona, it was so nice to meet you last weekend! Your home is amazing! See you on the road.😊❤

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +1

      Hi Lynne I can't wait to spend more time with you and Milo at another meet-up, so nice meeting Ya'll❤ see ya down the road girl!!

    • @lynnebriggs2476
      @lynnebriggs2476 Рік тому +2

      @@thisvanlifeofmine I'm going to try an do a meet up in the fall sometime in New England and hope you can make it

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +2

      @@lynnebriggs2476 I know I will be back in the area the end of October so if after that I would go 😁

  • @AprilPvd
    @AprilPvd Рік тому +2

    I love her outlook. Thank you for sharing.

  • @cubgsan
    @cubgsan Рік тому +2

    Good day to you.
    I am a senior rider on HONDA from Japan.
    Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading.
    This is so nice video
    Awesome!!
    Thank you so much for sharing!
    Full supported !
    Have a nice day my friend!!

  • @gailjohnson6670
    @gailjohnson6670 Рік тому +1

    Love listening to Mona. Thank you for the interview and sharing. Blessings to you. .

  • @carolequery7950
    @carolequery7950 Рік тому +2

    She is great, and it sounds like she is having a wonderful life.

  • @JoHarmon-hg7wz
    @JoHarmon-hg7wz Рік тому +3

    Wonderful Lady, nice set up. She seems so happy with her van life.

  • @62WILDCAT
    @62WILDCAT Рік тому +3

    Thanks Jan & Mona ! Appreciate all you share !!

  • @mildredwebster2822
    @mildredwebster2822 Рік тому +2

    What a true delight ❤

  • @LulusWay64
    @LulusWay64 Рік тому +4

    hi Mona!!! your van is awesome!! great video!! I enjoyed meeting you and hope to see you again down the road!! Lulu (can't wait to see your 2-3-4, LOL)

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +1

      Hi Lulu!! 2-3-4 coming soon LOL! I enjoyed meeting you also. See ya down the road❤

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  Рік тому +1

      Hey, Lulu! It was great to see you and Barb again. 💙🦋💙

    • @LulusWay64
      @LulusWay64 Рік тому +2

      always a pleasure to see you, Jan!! 🌷

  • @nancykluska284
    @nancykluska284 Рік тому +2

    Being lost is a new adventure with some of them being great adventures. Also my van does make U turns. When I travel with someone I let them know my vechiel makes U turns.

  • @kelliephoenix
    @kelliephoenix Рік тому +6

    I love her build! ❤They make pellets for cat litter boxes (much smaller bags lol) instead of regular litter. 😊

  • @2bleavin
    @2bleavin Рік тому +4

    We are road twins! I bought this similar ford econ 150 (mines a low mile 06 with sliding doors) Im currently finishing up my self build, I did all my walls floor ceiling etc as well,shes given me a few good ideas too, mine also has a ugly faded exterior sign, and Im sanding re painting as well I love her mural! I was gonna put a large magnet over it, but a mural is cuter.".. Ill be 60 in Nov, I too sold my house this year and it sold FAST! I love her 'this is my journey spirit" (its what Ive had to say to my fam as well) Thank you for confirming we are a good kinda crazy happy trails to her!

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  Рік тому +2

      Here's a link to her channel and more about our group.
      youtube.com/@thisvanlifeofmine2020
      We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
      Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
      facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +2

      Hello Road twin! Hopefully we will meet out there sometime😁

    • @2bleavin
      @2bleavin Рік тому +2

      @@thisvanlifeofmine I'm hitting the road in Oct, I'm in Vegas heading south east, I'll watch your channel if your on route I'll stop say hello.

    • @2bleavin
      @2bleavin Рік тому +1

      @@ButterflyTracks thank you! I'm in! I'm hitting the road in Oct, hope to meet some of you fabulous ladies♡

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +1

      @@2bleavin sounds good 😊

  • @susanovington3930
    @susanovington3930 Рік тому +4

    Wonderful Lady! Great spirit. Lovely van.

  • @cathietonkin5577
    @cathietonkin5577 Рік тому +2

    Bless you!!!! May your adventures carry you on butterfly wings! I so envy you and your adventures to come!

  • @lynnbb
    @lynnbb Рік тому +3

    Thanks Mona, 💐 your set up is inspiring😎

  • @3generations393
    @3generations393 Рік тому +2

    At a deligtful lady & a great rig. May God bless 🙏🙏💞

  • @offgridjack5779
    @offgridjack5779 Рік тому +5

    Great van, great ladies, great interview!! I will definitely check out her channel.

  • @ekdaufin1485
    @ekdaufin1485 Рік тому +5

    Love her honesty and misadventures and sense of humor! Great advice.

  • @Eyesis_1
    @Eyesis_1 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for sharing Mona with us, and her, for being willing to share her story and experiences so far. I love her honesty and I am so looking forward to my own journey and experiences. Stay safe and TFS🧡

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +1

      Thank You❤

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  Рік тому

      We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
      Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
      facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

  • @debbiejohnson5550
    @debbiejohnson5550 Рік тому +2

    I definitely need to meet up with you ladies someday. I have a home base but am tired of all the upkeep. I've spent the last two winters in Arizona but find it kind of lonely because of being by myself. And don't venture out alot because of that. Although I enjoy being alone I also enjoy good people.

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  Рік тому +1

      We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
      Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
      facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

  • @louisepotier2784
    @louisepotier2784 Рік тому +2

    Thank-you Mme Butterfly. That was very inspiring. Have a great day! I would have liked to see the cooking situation but then maybe this video wasn't about that...😉😉😊😊 I will have to follow her youtube channel to find out more!

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +1

      I have a few videos with cooking in them. Thanks for the support ❤

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  Рік тому +1

      That's great. Thanks! 💙🦋💙

    • @louisepotier2784
      @louisepotier2784 Рік тому +1

      @@thisvanlifeofmine I just subscribed to your channel and watched the ''bathing in the van'' video. The cooking ones will be later. 🙂

  • @lorismith8479
    @lorismith8479 Рік тому +2

    What a great life! 😊

  • @michelle7352
    @michelle7352 Рік тому +2

    Love her!

  • @lisaschippert9426
    @lisaschippert9426 Рік тому +2

    Love the van!!! And boy she sounds like Dolly Parton

  • @mariagraham8752
    @mariagraham8752 Рік тому +2

    Hi JAN another great video you are great at doing interviews, i hope you have a great weekend wherever you are. take care my friend.

  • @missy4cdts
    @missy4cdts Рік тому +2

    Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @aprilbaxter2578
    @aprilbaxter2578 Рік тому +3

    I'd like to meet Mona someday when I finally get a van. She has great ideas, and a beautiful home. That's what I'm doing - sitting at home and watching UA-cam most of the day. My little car has been in the shop for a week now. It's costing more money than it's worth. Still looking for a van, but now have to start saving again.

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +1

      I would like to meet you also, one day you will get your van and hit the road❤

    • @HomeInBeing
      @HomeInBeing Рік тому +2

      You'll probably watch UA-cam all day anyway but just in a van if you're like me.! I take my Jeep and watch UA-cam at the lake 😂

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +1

      @@HomeInBeing I still watch it at night but during the day I'm out exploring 😁 which gets me off my butt and exercising 🤣🤣

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  Рік тому +2

      Me too! 💙🦋💙

  • @emiliagarcia6868
    @emiliagarcia6868 Рік тому +2

    Love the horses, so beautiful ❤️❤️ Enjoyed the video 😊❤ Enjoy and be safe ❤️ ❤️🙂

  • @Kathiewinkle
    @Kathiewinkle Рік тому +2

    I really enjoy your interviews.

  • @krisb7465
    @krisb7465 Рік тому +3

    Learn how to download offline maps from Google for when you don't have cell service. Go to google maps, click on the circle with your initial/photo in the upper right, scroll down to offline maps, select your area, create and download your map. You must do this while you have a cell or wifi internet connection. Then you can use your map when you are offline. Always carry paper maps as a backup and verify that google maps aren't leading you astray!

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  Рік тому +1

      Excellent advice! 🙂👍

    • @jessiehead6525
      @jessiehead6525 Рік тому

      Thank you! Always wondered how to do this!

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому

      I do this now, when I first started I had no clue you could do that 🤣🤣Thanks ❤

  • @carolm8003
    @carolm8003 Рік тому +2

    Nice

  • @debbiedrake1638
    @debbiedrake1638 Рік тому +2

    Great info! Love it!!

  • @sallyflavell6221
    @sallyflavell6221 Рік тому +1

    Such a sweet lady and hope she has many fun adventures ❤

  • @joycemaurer3588
    @joycemaurer3588 Рік тому +1

    Mona is wonderful! Checking out her channel, thanks for sharing all these great stories.

  • @karenarden3366
    @karenarden3366 Рік тому +1

    Love her spirit ❤ I’m 62 n getting my first van! I can’t wait to start my adventures!

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  Рік тому +1

      We have Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. 💙🦋💙
      Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

  • @TylerChristoher
    @TylerChristoher Рік тому +1

    This woman is fantastic

  • @ekdaufin1485
    @ekdaufin1485 Рік тому +3

    Wow’ Appreciate all she has done on her own and the timing of her home sale. Excellent.

  • @bettymaugeri7316
    @bettymaugeri7316 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your new lifestyle - I find you very brave and love your sense of adventure and freedom!

  • @LindaLager-z1n
    @LindaLager-z1n Рік тому +1

    Great van layout. Such a beautiful lady. Enjoy your travels. Stay safe and healthy

  • @rudewear814u
    @rudewear814u Рік тому +5

    You are a great woman of wisdom and adventure. thanks for sharing your awesome van and amazing story. Good luck in all your journeys!

  • @Loud2013
    @Loud2013 Рік тому +3

    This is so inspiring!! Did I miss the air conditioner install??!! God bless you, brave smart traveler queen 👑

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +1

      I had the AC unit and Maxx Air Fan installed at an RV place. I did not have the tools or felt comfortable cutting a hole in my van 🤣

  • @EmiliaGarcia-sh1my
    @EmiliaGarcia-sh1my Рік тому +1

    Love the horses on your windows 🐎so beautiful ❤️😊 great set-up 👍😊 Safe travels ❤😊

  • @emartin851
    @emartin851 Рік тому +2

    Nice van! And faithful oil changes could make it last many years. Safe travels!

  • @RanmVel
    @RanmVel Рік тому +2

    Love her accent and build!

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  Рік тому +1

      I know. She sounds like Dolly Parton. 🦋

    • @RanmVel
      @RanmVel Рік тому +1

      @@ButterflyTracks Definitely hear the TN Dolly! Also, I subbed! :) Love following all of you brave ladies journeys.

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +2

      Thank You! I'm from Mississippi and I hear I rock my accent🤣🤣

  • @bettybrigance6784
    @bettybrigance6784 Рік тому +3

    Love this story....safe travels and great adventures

  • @sandradummer4726
    @sandradummer4726 Рік тому +2

    Hi There, I’m new to your channel, love seeing you ladies do what you want to by traveling and doing your thing in life. Your van is awesome. Travel onward. Love the horse on the window too.

  • @bettymaugeri7316
    @bettymaugeri7316 Рік тому +1

    Fabulous lady - great van!

  • @mimitravels710
    @mimitravels710 Рік тому +2

    Enjoyed this very much. Will check out her channel

  • @alun5903
    @alun5903 Рік тому +1

    How SWEET!

  • @margmcgill1645
    @margmcgill1645 Рік тому +2

    I feel the same way. Look how happy she is. I’m on hold right now but hoping to get back on the road soon. I’m missing all the meetups. WAH WAH WAH. I the ultimate to have you freedom but also be able to meet new people.
    I love her van no build and my favourite thing is the jar opener. I’m going to do that with mine.
    Thanks again for this video. Happy trails.❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😊

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +2

      I am the happiest I have ever been, not a bad life and normally happy I just always felt something was missing. This is it❤

    • @margmcgill1645
      @margmcgill1645 Рік тому +2

      I felt 20 years younger when I first went to Arizona in my van. NO STRESS.

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +1

      @@margmcgill1645 it's amazing how van life makes me feel younger and happier 😁

  • @caliskate658
    @caliskate658 Рік тому +1

    Amazing job all around !

  • @62WILDCAT
    @62WILDCAT Рік тому +2

    Mom had one of those jar openers too ! Wish i had kept hers !! ❤

  • @TheAntiqBoutiq
    @TheAntiqBoutiq Рік тому +2

    Was your meet up with Lulu? She’s awesome! New subscriber to your channel!

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +1

      Lulu was a the meet up for one day, it was great meeting her. Thanks for your support❤

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for being here. 💙🦋💙

  • @kimharris6649
    @kimharris6649 Рік тому +2

    Fabulous!!!❤

  • @deborahgraham3972
    @deborahgraham3972 6 місяців тому +1

    This is so great!

  • @lindamartin2045
    @lindamartin2045 Рік тому +2

    .....life is your journey....💕👍👍🤔

  • @ginacardarella
    @ginacardarella Рік тому +2

    It's good to know about Garmin vs. Google

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +1

      I love the Garmin because it tracks my speed when I'm not paying attention 🤷‍♀ and will ding if I'm over the limit or the limit changes. I prefer Google if possible but thankful for Garmin if I can't get Google. Between them both I always get there😁

  • @debbieweckler6832
    @debbieweckler6832 Рік тому +2

    So great 👍👍. I'll go onto her channel. Sure is a nice person, realistic, thanks.

  • @jacquelynhill1598
    @jacquelynhill1598 Рік тому +2

    Amazing setup!

  • @kelliecorum5427
    @kelliecorum5427 Рік тому +2

    ❤ TFS

  • @georgiacorey954
    @georgiacorey954 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful, love her candid opinions & enthusiasm. I hear a lot of seniors say, until they cant do it anymore." Im curious, what is the exit plan when they cant do it anymore?

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +2

      For me I bought a plot of land near my youngest brother. I will build a very small tiny home for when I can no longer travel.

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  Рік тому +3

      I'll drive myself to assisted living. 😎

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +2

      @@ButterflyTracks Sounds like a good plan 🤣🤣

    • @georgiacorey954
      @georgiacorey954 Рік тому +1

      2 awesome ideas. I'd love a small piece of land, not far from doctors & groceries, but not in a noisy neighborhood. I almost forgot about Assisted Living Homes. They can be nice but pricey. Between Medicaid & Medicare it worked for a couple of Old Dolls I had spoken to while doing Craft Shows in them. The Admin people were polite, a little interpersonal drama was happening, but that always can happen in a work place & expected in close living areas. The food was decent & they had a hairdresser that visited. For me, the most notable was the mini kitchenette, 2 big closets, private bathroom, with a buzzer button if personal help was needed.

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +1

      @@georgiacorey954 ❤️

  • @StephenMarks-wo4uk
    @StephenMarks-wo4uk 7 місяців тому +1

    I'm not there yet but I'm coming

  • @thiabrabson2533
    @thiabrabson2533 Рік тому +2

    🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @adamkwiatkowski4107
    @adamkwiatkowski4107 Рік тому +1

    I find LEDs headlights to be quite blinding and always try to look away so I don't have dark spots in my vision.

  • @tracycomer3430
    @tracycomer3430 Рік тому +2

    I just ordered a Pulsar inverter generator. I haven't had a chance to use it yet. How well does your work?

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +1

      I haven't had any trouble with it so far. I also have the 3300 Generac but it is bigger in size and weighs much more. It is easier to start-one pull. The pulsar sometimes takes 3-4 pulls to start it. Other than that it's done what it is supposed to do for me.❤

  • @HomeInBeing
    @HomeInBeing Рік тому +2

    Nice van but I couldn't imagine not windows to look out of or open up in the cab ..

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +3

      I have two windows in the cab that open, I plan on putting a window that opens on the side eventually. ❤

    • @HomeInBeing
      @HomeInBeing Рік тому +2

      @@thisvanlifeofmine I think I meant the back part ..seems safer without windows maybe but I like to live on the edge. Of my couch I guess 😂

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +2

      @@HomeInBeing Yes I do have 4 windows in the back that do not open. I want to get a side window put in that will open but will have to cut into my horse mural to do that😁 decisions decisions 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @HomeInBeing
      @HomeInBeing Рік тому +1

      @@thisvanlifeofmine ya the mural would be sad to lose hmmm

    • @patdeubel9361
      @patdeubel9361 Рік тому +1

      ​@@thisvanlifeofmine where to get air conditioner and toilet

  • @gllougreig9236
    @gllougreig9236 Рік тому +2

    How are these people keeping cool in a van or suv?

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +2

      For me I have the Coleman Mach RV air-conditioned on top of my van, I carry a generator to power it. Sitting in a parking lot with the generator and air running right now 😁

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +3

      @@edwardpeders9582 Yes I'm going to have the soft start put on when I'm back in my home town. They told me I needed at least 2200 watts for the air. My generator is 4000 watts so I feel I'm good. I'm still going to put that soft start on though 😁

    • @HomeInBeing
      @HomeInBeing Рік тому +2

      Looks like she has an A/c up there but most just suffer or probably hotel lol

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +2

      @@HomeInBeing I do have an A/C but was having to pay for a camp ground to use it. Now I carry a generator so I do not have to pay a campground anymore😁

    • @HomeInBeing
      @HomeInBeing Рік тому +2

      @@thisvanlifeofmine Amen to that !

  • @charlenebird6972
    @charlenebird6972 Рік тому +2

    Looks like antifreeze leaking by the front passenger tire...

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +2

      I did a double look when I saw that but it was a leaf thank goodness 🤣🤣❤❤

  • @darlenefitzgerald4371
    @darlenefitzgerald4371 Рік тому +2

    Did she say She takes a Shower Everyday?

  • @constantvanlife
    @constantvanlife Рік тому +1

    Hey, hows the gas mileage on this

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  Рік тому +2

      Les than 20 but pretty good for moving your home around. 😊

    • @constantvanlife
      @constantvanlife Рік тому

      @@ButterflyTracks yeah, eh.. thanks..

  • @ekdaufin1485
    @ekdaufin1485 Рік тому +2

    She didn’t tell us how she does the showers. Or dishes.

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine Рік тому +1

      I have a video on my UA-cam channel that explains how I shower every morning in my van, Dishes I use baby wipes and paper towels. Thanks for watching ❤

  • @kennethharding9118
    @kennethharding9118 8 місяців тому +1

    if I listen to this women without seeing her I would think I was listening to Dolly pardon

  • @shikb
    @shikb 9 місяців тому +1

    I want to be her when I’m her age ❤

  • @lyang4131
    @lyang4131 Рік тому +2

    😚 'promosm'