I am a single childless poor woman in my mid forties. I have cried many nights about knowing that I will be homeless in retirement. This video made me less scared of my future.

@ButterflyTracks

4 ай бұрын

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

@user-zx6oj7uz8w

2 ай бұрын

There are a lot of us out here. Prayer and trust in God is everything and let Him lead the way because He is always with you even if you don’t feel it. Make Him your best friend.

@shirleymckamey2426

2 ай бұрын

Yes, why not you?. You are as smart as the next person. Instead of crying about fear of the future, feel the excitement of planning your escape! You can do it❤❤

@happydaysrcoming8792

2 ай бұрын

I’m about to be homeless and I need some help with getting a van so I can live like this please help me!

@ButterflyTracks

2 ай бұрын

@@happydaysrcoming8792 watch Bob Wells channel @CheapRvLiving.

She's not 78 years old she's 78 years young. She beats me at 65. What an inspiration ❤

@ButterflyTracks

4 ай бұрын

I totally agree. 😊👍

@b.l.wilson9724

2 ай бұрын

She beats me at 52! She’s so inspiring.

@shirleymckamey2426

2 ай бұрын

@@b.l.wilson9724 ❤️

@alwaysradical1613

Ай бұрын

She beats a lot of the 40 years old I know

@E-Kat

Ай бұрын

It's nothing wrong with saying 78 years old. She would not be upset. Using " young " instead of "old" says that there's something wrong with being old. I'm 67 years old. But I was once 20 years old, not 20 years young!! Being old is synonymous with being very lucky to be still alive! Many young people don't reach adulthood, many babies don't get to even walk. 😢

Living on the road sure beats dying slow in some old folks home. Good for that young lady!

@ButterflyTracks

Ай бұрын

I agree! 😊👍

@Dustandfuzz

5 күн бұрын

Beats laying on your couch til you die

She is my hero. THIS is what you call aging gracefully, FOR REAL...not who has the least wrinkles. I watched in awe while she matter-of-factly talked about her solo traveling at 78. She makes nearly 80 look great!

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

That's so nice if you. 💙🦋💙

@Prattmary

8 ай бұрын

GOODLORD, Please Bless, let her Go different directions avoid Trouble anywhere to everywhere, In Jesus Sweet Power.Praying U God in Jesus Name >Amen

@Flowersandshotguns

7 ай бұрын

Agreed!!

@ButterflyTracks

6 ай бұрын

​@@PrattmaryWhy do you assume she is homeless? She has a very nice stationary home. Many senior women who worked hard and cared for families all their lives are finally able to choose freedom. Never feel sorry for these adventurous women who are out fulfilling their dreams and having the time of their lives - not wasting away just waiting for death. This choice is certainly NOT for everyone, but for some of us, it is the ultimate adventure!

@verabuehring679

6 ай бұрын

Wow, danke für diese Antwort. Genau um das geht es, endlich die eigenen Wünsche zu erfüllen nachdem man immer nur für andere alles gegeben hat.Auch wenn man es gerne und in Liebe getan hat. So geht es am Ende darum in Frieden und Harmonie, Erfüllung zu finden. Ich bewundere diesen Mut und die Stärke dies alles umzusetzen. Mögen all diese wundervollen Lady's wohlbehütet bleiben und die beste Zeit ihres Lebens haben. Mit den allerbesten Wünschen und herzlichen Grüßen aus Deutschland ❤

I'm so impressed with all the amazing senior women flying solo and enjoying their lives🦋

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

Yes. Our grandmothers didn't have this choice. 😊

@marymactavish

8 ай бұрын

I'm 60 and disabled, this is perfect for me.

@the_original_skytiger

8 ай бұрын

It's sad that this is what their lives have come down to. Living in a van? No one 78 years old and sane wants to live this way.

@xlander-jp1rd

8 ай бұрын

What’s worse is these old guys who get their gold watch from the railway and sit on the couch getting fat watching tv. Usually dead in a year with a stroke. Too many flat thinkers out there.

@shilohnanny5422

8 ай бұрын

I hope to do that too someday.

This woman has more courage than many younger people. 😉👍 A wonderful and young-at-heart woman. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

@danielrn133

11 күн бұрын

So someone younger who has a house and works to buy it has less courage than someone living in a van? So unless someone goes and lives in a van they have no "courage"? What about people who think the idea of living in a van is horrible? They don't have courage?

@purklang

11 күн бұрын

@@danielrn133 What I has wrote, was not a comparing between vanlive or living in a house. It was a comparing between people who have the dream, to live in a van! So many younger people want to do this, but they have often less courage than the wonderful lady in this video. On the other hand, many people live in a house out of a sense of habit and security. The insecure feeling of living in a van, or having so little space, or traveling alone and going without a lot of material things would scare them. To live in a house or a van, can be courage or fear and escape. Both is possible. This is a question of consciousness.

Thank you for posting. I am 61 and on the way home from work today I was in near tears thinking I would never camp again or even be able to use the RV. So now I know I just have the wrong equipment for my age. I need to only have a better set up. I pray I can do what you are doing when I retire. Thanks again for sharing.

@ButterflyTracks

27 күн бұрын

💙🦋💙

For 78 years old you look beautiful. May God be with you in all your journey.

@ButterflyTracks

7 ай бұрын

She is great. 🙂

@blessed7927

Ай бұрын

@@ButterflyTrackswhere is her channel? I adore her!!!

@Colorbrush21

16 күн бұрын

She is well groomed, wearing light makeup & lipstick. Her jewelry is trendy but tasteful. I wonder if she did her toenails or had a pedicure. You can live in a van and still look good. 💅🏼 💄 🪞 🩴

What a wonderful woman! She’s full of guts and adventure mixed with super tidy and efficient.

@mbd6054

8 ай бұрын

She's just fantastic. Love her, and the pure joy she feels for her future adventures. May she have years of safe and happy travels.

@smf0926

8 ай бұрын

I want to be her!! She’s awesome!

I thought at 50 it was just a pipe dream and I was going to be vicariously living my van/car life day’s through others forever. At 78 you’ve just inspired me to never lose hope and to start manifesting these dreams into actions! Love your little set up too ❤

@beabeauty

7 ай бұрын

If we are still breathing and moving we still have time ! Don’t ever give up on your dreams

@mariac2472

4 ай бұрын

@@beabeautythat’s what I always say!!

@stillpril8942

2 ай бұрын

Me too

@christianecornet4675

14 күн бұрын

​@@beabeautypas de mer6 j ai 82. Zns6 ne ça avant avec mon mari décédé dommage pas de permis ne serais en voyage demain n zi fais dans un vieux camion transformé en camping car WC douche dedans isolé donc. 4 places haut bzd6 au fond donc. J'aimerais refaire je suis z 8z ans pourquoi pas je l ennuie seule au aujourd'hui dommage il a jamais. Voulu pour 'r permis ça me manque tellement 'rd voyages je suis dans le sud de la France. Au soleil pas de neige 6 pluie mrsw de l Espagne depuis 50 ans donc j'étais réveillée dans la. Nat Ztue Nature bouge beaucoup ça me manque tellement mon plaisir de regarder 'e paysagee fait rêver 😢😢😢 triste de rester a regarder 'rs pigeon ou l'ex gens masse eux. Toujours pressées es enfants ingrats depuis 8. Snd6 décès du père ne parle plus ni fêtes ni anniversaire elles ont. Oublié leur. Mete6 depuis 8 ans donc. Seule Di j av6 ke permis elles. Aime3 pas le camping car donc. Tout dont venus vive zi sud propriétaire ne invite. Jamais sa ne me gène pas si n avais mon permis hélas 😮😮😮😮

I'm also a solo senior (74). Life was passing by too quickly! So I drove my campervan from Southern England, to Outer Hebrides islands. 100 miles off the west coast of Scotland. The journey was for 3 months, visiting Isle of Skye, Mull, Iona, Staffa, Uists, Barra, Eriskay. Isles of Harris and Lewis. It was an adventure of a lifetime, meeting so many senior solo ladies, many from Europe, also in their 70's. Your never too old to get out into the big wide world and fulfil your dreams!

@ButterflyTracks

6 ай бұрын

Hi, Sally. 👋 I've met so many solo senior women enjoying their lives like we are. I'm 73 and I've been fulltime for almost 2 years. Enjoy you adventures! 💙🦋💙

Hi, Evelyn, from another Evelyn! I'm 76, have been a wanderlust all my life, lived full-time in a 17-foot travel trailer for 7 years, a 5th-wheel for another 2 years, and now that I'm stationary, I still camp in a tent, my preferred accommodation. You remind me of me for more than the shared name. We are exactly the kind of "senior citizen" that breaks the "senior citizen in a rocking chair" mold. We're out there, us older women, living life under OUR terms, strong and independent and purposeful. You go, girl! (I hope you made it out west; I live in Oregon 😁)

@ButterflyTracks

Ай бұрын

🤗 Good for you! 💙🦋💙

@tinamccoy9973

Ай бұрын

💙💙💙💙💜💜💜💚💚💚💚

I love the set up. She's so organized and she's carrying a minimum of things. Inspirational lady!

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

Yes. She inspires me to go through and minimalize again! 👍

@anneashley5110

8 ай бұрын

Can she remember what's in all these bags? She's very organised and I wish her well.

@katharinelandry6902

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing God bless you 🙏 looks amazing and beautiful

@I_Palaver

8 ай бұрын

You would have to be [organized] if you live in such tight quarters. That's for sure! You definitely must have priorities down to a science. I say this both from years of experiences and all of the notes I've taken along the way. Note to self: Do NOT do THAT again! Note to self: Do this next time instead! 😂 😬

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

As a woman it is hard not to be able to live single. It's crazy how this is how we finally find some freedom to belong to this earth. Best wishes. N

@ButterflyTracks

4 күн бұрын

💙🦋💙

Lord, 🙏 protect her on her journey 🙏

@milawy8115

4 күн бұрын

My same prayer. 💙

Im not close to retirement, but this is how I plan to spend my golden years.

It’d be nice to hear more about her story of why she decided to do vanlife and maybe a little bit about her life. But thank you for this video. I love this lady’s smile. She has such a kind way about her.

@Raminakai

8 ай бұрын

Agree with you! I would love to hear about her life, how she picked her van, and how she picks where to park. This needs a part 2!

@ChrisW228

8 ай бұрын

I also just asked about parking. :)

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

There will be a part 2. We'll be traveling together again in a few weeks. 💙🦋💙

@amisoftau2659

8 ай бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks I'd love to hear about her diet. She looks in great shape for her age. I'd suspect she's avoiding the worst aspects of the SAD diet. Well done Evelyn!. My mum's name was also Evelyn :).

@myceliumgrowing2023

8 ай бұрын

I would love to know how you keep warm?

May God protect this grandma. Sending love. 🙏🏻❤️

@ButterflyTracks

3 ай бұрын

🤗

Thanks. I m a french woman, 74, and you give me HOPE...

@ati97463

Ай бұрын

❤❤❤

What an inspiration 💗 I want to live like this & I'm 53. Everything is too expensive and life is too hard. Living like this with her positive attitude would give me the freedom I've been longing for 🙏

@ButterflyTracks

4 ай бұрын

Are you a member of the Tribe? We have a 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

@christianecornet4675

14 күн бұрын

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This is a lovely set up for her Wheel Estate. Very tidy and well organised. Evelyn is so advernturous. I wish her safe travel. Thank you for posting.

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. 🦋

@kriskabin

8 ай бұрын

😂 "Wheel estate." I call my rig a " motor lodge." ( The scout about motor lodge!)

@chrissyboo7903

8 ай бұрын

"wheel estate", love it.

@elsplace896

8 ай бұрын

Yes agree❤🎉

@bigdbikes1

8 ай бұрын

I would just like to say how I respect this lady who is as old as my own mother. I sure hope it was your decision to eventually have to live like this. There's nothing wrong with doing this if it's your decision. Even if it's not. You are a true survivor to do what you need to. Inorder make life work. worked law enforcement for 31 years in the south and have seen so many people including parents and children doing this because of the cost of living. People bury the heads in the sand and act as though it's not happening. Even my own daughter,son -in-law were about homeless because of the poor pay of the Military. I would have done anything to keep them of the streets. It only because of the war with Iraq that he was able to get 99 % disability and his retirement. That allowed them to buy a small home and do much better. What we tend to forget is where they were 8 years and now they act as though they have all the money in the world. My daughter has never held a job and was not raised in that manner. I got a little of track but it shows how we forget. In my case. All the calls I would get that people would complain about things like this nice lady I never ran anyone off despite my orders. Now it's my turn to have to do this because I was hurt in the line of duty and had half my skull crushed. While the tests were coming back they also found that I had had Multiplesclerosis and said I'd be in a wheelchair within 5 years. Because of my belief and determination I have been beating that for 15 years now. On SSDI and rent going from $725.00 overnight to $1100.00 I've had to figure a way to survive as well. I was going to do as this nice lady. She really doesn't tell you she can't stay a campsites and says she likes to stay at the Cracker Barrel. I'm going to tell you the truth. So you can know. The camp sites that were never ever full except on holidays and always were asking for donations. Well now they are full of people like her but they are leaving there now because of the greed of money. They figured this was the time to raise there rates and get there piece of the pie. Call and do the math and it will equal to my rent going up. People, all I'm saying is if you stick your head in the sand eventually you will be here to. 9 years ago I had a 5000 Sq foot home on the lake and was making $160,000.00 and it went away in the blink of an eye. Peace...😮

Great video, Jan! I hope I have her energy at 78! She’s inspiring!

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

Yes, she's a sweetheart!

@user-ug9sh6oi2l

5 ай бұрын

You will

Wow! I am so inspired by this lady and want to be just like her in a few years! I am 68 years old, semi-retired RN, thinking about setting up something like this and maybe hitting the road as a travel nurse. I have one more grandchild to see launched into the world, so as soon as he finishes high school, I hope to be on the road. I have a nice home, in a great neighborhood, that I will turn over to my daughter to live in and I can use as a base of operation. If all works out, I will be embarking on my senior adventure at age 72.

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

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

@janboren9960

8 ай бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks may i join?

@aquaseahorselove3939

8 ай бұрын

But if you wait for your grandson to be born and finish high school, wouldn't you be closer to age 87? 🤔

@darlenebradley6756

8 ай бұрын

@@aquaseahorselove3939 The grandson in question is 13 years old (son of my late son)...4 more years to get him through high school...that's what I meant by 'launching' LOL!

@darlenebradley6756

8 ай бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks Thanks! I'll check it out...I have two other sisters interested in something like this.

Evelyn! First of all, let me say girl, you look absolutely AMAZING! 🌹 I am a 71 year old gal and after a LOT of research, KZread tutorials and incredibly inspirational people like you, I have just begun building my own micro camper. For all of the same reasons that you and others share, I want to DO THIS for the rest of MY days. I have been a vagabond since I came out of the chute and the good Lord willing and the creeks don't rise, I'll be right behind you! See you on the road, Evelyn! Peace out! ✌🏼 Naomi🌹

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

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

78 I'm 55. Inspirational. I can be excited for my future even at my age❤❤❤

@ButterflyTracks

4 ай бұрын

Yes you can! Are you a member of the Tribe? We have Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: 💙🦋💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

Warms my heart to see her living for herself. Go Evelyn!

@ButterflyTracks

4 күн бұрын

💙🦋💙

Well first off. She makes 78 look good. Second. I love the simplicity because everything is neat and tidy. A place for everything and everything in its place. Plus she has pepper spray and a hammer as a means to protect herself. Great job. She looks very happy and I’m happy for her.😊😊

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

What an inspiration this adventurous woman is!!! What a cutie at age 78!!! You go girl!

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

And to think a decade ago, I'd get off work from the night shift and snooze in my vehicle outside my house to not wake up my kids too soon, and I'd be able to get some sleep too🤣🤣🤣🤩...i LOVED it...ive even stopped at a nearby campground to take a nap after working all night.. I'd LOVE to be able to camp and travel the country!

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

Sounds like you have a good start. 💙🦋💙

@shirleymckamey2426

Ай бұрын

You are probably a nurse, working all night. I used to come home from working all night in summer and sleep in my hammock in the yard. Some of my best sleeps😊❤️

@kathleenhuff3059

Ай бұрын

​@shirleymckamey2426 close...not a nurse, but similar to a midwife for horses instead of humans

How adorable is she?! Age isn't stopping her from living life! Hope she comes across others who keep an eye on her, while out and about! Love her!!

Great tour it’s so inspiring to see senior women living their best life.

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

So true. Thanks, Kimberly! 😊

❤ I can’t believe she is 78. Bless her and what an inspiration like all of you traveling gals❤

Well , at 78 ,I was also born 1945, I admire you so much. I just pray you stay healthy and I am sure you will because of your outlook on life. Unfortunately I have a bowel disease and could not live in a camper for obvious reasons , well for a start I need gallons of water everyday. Take care of yourself and I have subscribed to hear more of your tales. God Bless from the UK.

@ButterflyTracks

3 ай бұрын

Welcome to Butterfly Tracks. 😊 💙🦋💙

@pdq5465

2 ай бұрын

Good luck with your health🤞🙏🏻. Take care.

She gives me hope that one day I will have my van and live off grid ❤

Thank you for introducing Evelyn. She is a Lovely lady. Wishing her great adventures.

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! 💙🦋💙

What a sweet lady! I can think of several words to describe her - enthusiastic, passionate, strong, organized (my downfall), prepared (was she a girl scout way back when), adventurous, kind, etc! Such a nice person! Thank you for the introduction. I'm so glad to have met Evelyn.

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! 💙🦋💙

She exhudes peace and confidence. I bet she ain't got any (if any) health issue. A simple build that demonstrates you don't need the fancy vans with all the latest gadgets and glitter to make it on the road and be fully happy with your choices of living a lifestyle so many look at in horror. Bravo and thank you for being such an inspiration !!

@ButterflyTracks

3 ай бұрын

Are you a member of the Tribe? We have a 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. 💙🦋💙 To keep us all safe, we like to see a little about you in your profile. There are also a couple of simple questions. 😊 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

I have been contemplating living in a small RV or even my car. Watching her gives me a little hope. I am more hopeful watching her videos. She is such an inspiration!

@ButterflyTracks

21 сағат бұрын

We have a 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. There are a few membership questions. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe - Chasing Waterfalls: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

78 years young!!! what a wonderful lady. So much energy, looks great and empowered!! bless her soul!

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely!! 💙🦋💙

Love it! I’m all tucked in at Cracker Barrel and decided to see who was doing what and here is this lovely soul! Great set up! Can’t wait to meet her! Miss my tribe!

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

Miss you too, Ramona. She's doing the Route 1 Roadtrip!

How beautiful is this person. I'm in my sixties. She's my role model!

@ButterflyTracks

5 ай бұрын

I agree. 💙🦋💙

Love that she can still drive at her age ::::I’m much younger but can’t drive no longer due to spine injury and bad right knees 😢❤Salute to you young at heart Lady 🎉❤

Me and three of my adult children (two who are Autistic like me), are living in our 2013 Toyota Sienna. It isn't by choice though. That's a long story....anyway, I have been trying so many things for sleeping, curtains, cooking, showering, etc....and it really is hard for four people to live in such a tiny space. I love watching videos like this, and gaining inspiration. It has been two yrs now, but living in this van hasn't gotten any easier. I did have a mosquito netting like hers a while back. I had to buy two though. I had one on each side of our sliding doors. I did have to cut some, as it was a lot of netting, and it was long, so I used some of what I cut off on our sunroof to keep bugs out when I open the window. I used double-sided tape to hold it in place, and it's still there. It's been about a yr now, but the netting along the side doors was coming undone/falling down, and just getting in the way. We were all really frustrated with it, so eventually I tossed them out. We have no space for a "kitchen" as we sleep in the middle of the van on a platform that was given to us. Been trying to find a more comfortable mattress, since the Amazon Japanese floor mattress is way to thin/firm. We are hoping to find a way to fix all the issues, so we can start living instead of constantly worrying about all of this stuff all of the time. We have had some expensive issues with our van (compressor, radiator fan, battery, alternator, rotor/breaks), and now we need to replace our tires, and fuses/fusebox. 😢 Anyone looking to live in a minivan full time, just know that it may look cool, but it is a lot harder than you think. We didn't choose to live this way. We were forced into it. We are barely making ends meet, and we are sleeping at a gas station every night. Those who make it appear so easy are people who have a lot more money than we do. So unless you have the funds to support your new lifestyle, you will be struggling. Vanlife is "freeing" to those with the financial support of a great job or steady/healthy benefits. Without that, you will struggle/suffer hardship. These are the facts. I pray that one day, we won't have to struggle so much.

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry you are having financial difficulties, and I'm proud of you for finding ways to survive. You're right. That is a world of difference from what we're doing. I pray you have a brighter future soon. 🙏 💙🦋💙

@angelaschaefer5883

Ай бұрын

First I am so very sorry. My husband was diagnosed with vascular dementia. Right now he is fine. But once he dies because I am his caregiver and not working. I won’t have the financial resources to support myself. I do have young adult son. That is 26 years old he lives on his own. In little place with my 3 year old granddaughter. So if something happened to my husband. Yes he would let me move in with him. I have had a lot of mental health issues. He has been taking care of his mom his whole life. I don’t want him to continue to have to do that. Yes I have other family members that I could stay with. But I have pets the last time I moved in with my mom. For year my cats broke things and destroyed furniture. I really don’t want that to happen again. You and your children need place to live. Housing is human right. No one should especially disabled mother with disabled adult children. Should be left with no place to live. I don’t know what state you and your kids are in. But if you ever find yourself in Illinois. We have driveway you and kids. Can park in and food we can share. It is just my husband and I. With dog and cat. I always promised myself. That after our struggle being poor resulted in me. Being in ICU that I never wanted anyone to end up in the same situation. I won’t give you details. Because you and your kids have things a lot worse. Sending hugs and prayers from Illinois.

@dianah.9718

Ай бұрын

So sorry to hear that 4 of you live in that van. I had a queen size bed in my Ford Windstar. It was very comfortable plywood covered with camping foam from home Depot. Most comfortable bed I've ever had but I had the entire back to fit it and put storage underneath.

Great lady and such a cozy setup! Very impressed by her fitness too! Inspiring to me at 73 after 2 brain surgeries I am not so brave as i use to be once upon a time. I go out for day trips but thats it. Bless this lovely lady❤happy days to her! Being kind is a great way to live too!❤

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

@dorothydemaree7544

8 ай бұрын

Sally, You’ve found an expression of exploration that brings you heart joy- good for you! 💝

@pdq5465

2 ай бұрын

Take care of yourself. I hope that your health is better now🤞🙏🏻🇨🇦

Spotless and genius set-up! She is exactly 20 years my senior and this inspires me. Thank you so much for this!

@ButterflyTracks

Күн бұрын

You are so welcome! 🩵🦋🩵

Her set-up is awsome and efficient. Glad she's happy, safe and enjoying her life!

I love what Evelyn has done with her van!! So neat and tidy with everything a person really needs. We don’t need all the things that keeping up with the Jones has taught us through commercialism! A simple life well lived!! I am in the process of downsizing my home to be more minimalist. It’s so freeing. Thank you so very much Jan for introducing us to such an inspiring woman! Safe travels and enjoy your journey.

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Rita. 💙🦋💙

What a role model! Thank you both

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! 💙🦋💙

So fun but scarey ! I’m not that brave but I’m an admirer of her guts!

@ButterflyTracks

3 ай бұрын

😊

What an inspiring lovely soul!!! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this movie. This beautiful lady isn’t home watching TV, she is savouring this world. Just inspiring!!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

@ButterflyTracks

22 күн бұрын

Yes she is! 💙🦋💙

What a beautiful little lady. Great job on her no build. Jan is an encouraging wealth of knowledge.

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 💙🦋💙

She is lovely and smart.

Beautiful, independent , courageous, positive woman. Safe travels my girl❤️

@ButterflyTracks

3 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! 💙🦋💙

I just bought a 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan to live in! I am a single female, 57. God bless you! It's just evil that many cannot afford an apartment or a house. After working in the system for 30+ years, many have nothing.

Age is just a number, your positive attitude in life impacts everything about ageing. I loved how well-organised and clean she was. I always thought maintaining your mani/pedicure with van life doesn't mix, well she proves me wrong... What a joy to watch!! . 💗💚💓💯

@ButterflyTracks

4 ай бұрын

I totally agree! 💙🦋💙

This is one of the most clever set ups I've seen. So clean and organized and just nifty!

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

Damn she's physically and mentally sharp. If I'm half as well at her age, I'll already have won the lottery.

@ButterflyTracks

4 ай бұрын

So true. ☺️

UNBELIEVABLE, I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE CAN DO. AMAZING ❤

I love how practical she is. Wonderful.

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

I agree. 💙🦋💙

She is so cute! 78 years young and so vibrant! Love it. ❤

I am 79 and travel in a 23 ft motorhome for 3 months in the summer, and stay in FL. 4 months in the winter. I have a house just like to travel.

This older lady is much stronger than many of our younger generations....She is modern and inovative and savvy. This is probably the most comfortable younger generation. We need to push our kids off the couch with their electronics and into the parks, play ground, stores, dojos, libraries, markets, every place out of the house.

@ButterflyTracks

18 күн бұрын

😊👍

Good for you girl!! Are you ever afraid being alone and sleeping at night?? Be safe, have fun. Does it ever seem too close to live in?? Your wonderful...

@ButterflyTracks

4 ай бұрын

Hi Carla. Evelyn usually camps with our women's group. We have a 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

I love your story, it's so inspiring for other senior women. You go girl!!❤🎉😊

What a brave woman, love her spirit

This lady is so youthful, agile, organized and cognitive of her surroundings. She hcas made this van a home, not a storage unit on wheels. I admire her resourcefulness. I want to be like her when I grow up. I'd like to nominate her for POTUS❣

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

Love it! 💙🦋💙

Evelyn, thank you so much for allowing us to peer into your joyous world. I too might possibly be going in this direction into the future. It says a lot about your determination to be creative to free yourself to be who you really are. I am impressed and inspired of your space and life! Can you or anyone else offer the simplest way to keep Josie (your grandmother must have been an undaunted, free spirit too), warm for lengthy periods for those extra chilly situations. Thank you kindly everyone!

@ButterflyTracks

7 ай бұрын

The best way to stay warm is to go to a warmer climate. However, even the south has some cold weather. Sleeping bag, small heater, window covers for insulation. 🙂👍

Looks like u have everything...except a pet...the shelters have plenty to offer. 😮

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

😊👍

@thespear4083

2 ай бұрын

Some people are quite happy without a pet.

I am praying that i always have a place to live. The stress of living this way gives me some anxiety! I hope youre all safe and hassell free.

@ButterflyTracks

21 күн бұрын

For us, it would be stressful to be stuck in four walls. Just a different POV. 😊👍

While so many boomers are still deeply in debt ... mortgages, credit cards, personal loans etc. it's good to see one of us with good sense. An excellent example of.. The wisdom of simplicity. The luxury of efficiency.

@ButterflyTracks

4 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

What a great lady; seems so interesting and I am sure she's had a lot of things to share about life on this planet for 77 years! She has got a nice set-up.

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

She's sweet, with a cool, convenient build. God bless her, wishing her wellness and safe travels. 💐❤️🙏

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

Yes, thank you. 😊

❤ She's got 10x the personality I have. I need my fixed home base. Would love to travel like this in the summer though.

She’s so cute😊

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

🙂👍

You’re amazing! I often wonder about elderly people traveling alone. I think about your safety and having a tracker. The reason I do, is because I always think if my mom was living, I’d have a tracker on her car. I’m so overprotective. Today, I think everyone needs one. I do admire what you’re doing. I just turned 47, and have thought about cruising over the U.S.A. with my pets! Keep pushing, lady! ❤❤

@ButterflyTracks

6 ай бұрын

She uses Google maps location sharing and she camps we other women. 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

@mscupcakedreamson36

6 ай бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks Ohhh, thank you.

Very awesome no build 💃💃

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@simplybeingme

8 ай бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks you are so very welcome

My son and I were looking into a bed for our van (he's 10) but couldn't figure out how to get two in there and still have enough space. This gave me the solution! Thank you! Love this ❤️

@ButterflyTracks

14 күн бұрын

That is awesome! 🩵🦋🩵

@tripinoncrochet7676

12 күн бұрын

It would be sad to have your child living in a van. Although he is still a child he is old enough to need a room for himself, please try all measures before subjecting him to this lifestyle unless you have no other choice. When you have a child you are more likely to get help by agencies even staying in a shelter is better for both of you than living in a van. Single parents such as myself have it bad because although I’m a senior people treat you like trash and don’t want to help. I wish you all the best❤

@ButterflyTracks

11 күн бұрын

Hold on! This woman CHOSE an exciting life of travel to beautiful places. I guess you would sentence her to life in a recliner. Shame on you for assuming she is homeless. BTW, her "child" is over 50!!

I once spent the night camping alone in a van- just to see if I could. I found out that I could if I had to or wanted to. But I also figured out that for now I don't want to. Much respect and encouragement for those who do!

@ButterflyTracks

29 күн бұрын

💙🦋💙

YOU. are an inspiration with all the vigor, life, and joy that does cartwheels around women three times younger than yourself. Thank you for sharing this. Much love and happiness.

@ButterflyTracks

6 ай бұрын

Evelyn is an inspiration. 💙🦋💙

Love her setup she has everything she needs ❤️ 😊

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

I need to be as minimalist as she is! 😊

I LOVE the ending- looking to mileage after mileage- and not day to day or year to year! THIS is what I have dreamed of for almost 15 years! SO happy I found the vid and this channel!!

@ButterflyTracks

14 күн бұрын

We have a 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

Enjoy. Prayers and light.❤😂 So cute. Happy trails😇🕯🙏🛡

Nice setup and great tour. Thank you Jan for the product links, very useful.

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 💙🦋💙

What a beautiful and precious lady! I want to tag along and camp with her. I was in love even before she said the name of her van. That sealed the deal. My grandmother was Josie for Josephine. A fav name of mine. My other grandmother was Anne. So you see where Joanne came from. Fabulous build. If Evelyn does a you tube, please let us know. Thank you for sharing.

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

I'll encourage her! 💙🦋💙

She beats me in any way. ❤

She is so very inspiring!! How beautiful!! ❤️❤️❤️

I love Evelyn Gagnon. She is sweet, brave, and strong.

Her smile is infectious.

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

How amazing are you! Fabulous! Wishing you all things wonderful! Xo

The LADY 😊 is and INSPIRATION !!! ❤.. I'm 70 years , and LOOKIN al VAN'S , specially TOYOTA SIENNA !!! because of there RELIABILITY , ...THANKS for SHEARING !!! 🎉 ....

@ButterflyTracks

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. 💙🦋💙

What a great setup!!

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

Simple is beautiful! 🦋

I love everything about her van and she is lovely! ❤

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

I'm so impressed with this lady on how you can live and be happy with little things in life and be able to see the country. Hope she has a safe and enjoyable journey.

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

❤❤❤ she is the coolest grandmother i have ever seen

Dear Lady you be safe out there. Take care! 🍀😀👍

She is lovely.

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

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That lady has it all together! I wish I had started my build with my bed on the driver side so I could utilize that chair. I don’t know how I would switch it over at this point! Learn a lot… Good ideas

@ButterflyTracks

6 күн бұрын

Then you would have to walk around to get in the back. Also, for such a small space, you already have a bed and 2 chairs for one person. There are advantages the way you have it. 😊

She doesn't look like a 78 years old lady. She looks much younger because she has spirit and courage. Bless her.

@ButterflyTracks

2 ай бұрын

Yes, an adventurous. 🙂

Her memory is awesome. My mom lost her memory since she was 69. She’s 80 now but she can barely carry in a conversation

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

I'm sorry about your mom. I went through that with my dad.

@susancraft7749

2 ай бұрын

She’s had luck is all

@saraanderson8207

Ай бұрын

@@susancraft7749maybe she took steps to reduce her risks like many of us do. There are dietary and exercise things to do to reduce risk. It isn’t necessarily luck. I say this as a full time in home caregiver who has had dozens of clients.

Omg I love her!! Her van is so cute I love her cabinet. Thanks for sharing!!

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! 💙🦋💙