May soon come a day where we seniors get our own community, on a big piece of land, and circle the wagons together!

My new small off grid home is almost ready. I am living in the Arizona desert in my rv until it is done. As a 71 yr old currently working as a nurse in outpatient hospice, I have learned the importance of a home base and of community. The toughest hospice cases are the independent elders with no family in the area and friends who cannot help when they are in need of physical care. Those people who, like myself, have too much money to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough money to pay for care. Medicare does not help! It scares the bejezzus out of me. Best of luck to us all! I would love to meet the young lady you interviewed. She sounds great.

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

Жыл бұрын

You are a oerfect example Catherine of son many people in the middle who fall between the cracks when it comes to receiving assistance.

@aprilbaxter2578

Жыл бұрын

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 My mom lived with me at the end. She was poor enough to need Medicare and Medicaid. She became bed bound due to a hospital error. It was so hard to find a doctor where we could go with a wheelchair, and not need a one thousand dollar ambulance stretcher to take her to the doctor, and then have to leave the exam room door open because the stretcher wouldn't fit in. I found a new practice in a nice new building with huge aisles and big rooms, but the provider didn't take Medicare with Medicaid. I asked for someone who had been highly recommended for the elderly. Years later I found that another person in the practice did take Medicare and Medicaid, but they didn't tell me. Instead of spending $2500 to get me a lift to get her out of bed and into a wheelchair, and then into a car, the State of CT preferred to spend $1000 or more on an ambulance ride, at least three times a week, sometimes more for nearly 5 years until she passed. It could have been so much less stressful to all, and she would have kept her dignity if the State had just helped.

@janchapman3746

Жыл бұрын

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 hi glowie carolyn. Jan from texas here. Oh love you and all glowies. This lady is very wise to get a land home base. Nobody can take it from her. Ive thought of that before the pandemic hit. Never did know where to start. I live in irving texas. Never traveled. Never had the money. Since i last left you a message. On your channel. I now have health issues. In sept. I have gallstones and i.b.s. the new yr. Here of 23 isnt as good as i thought it would be. Looking forward in bigger and better things for everybody to be blessed by the father. Gotta stay close to drs. Being very careful of what to eat. Not a lot of choices . this is unbelieveable. I didnt no anything about i.b.s. problems. I knew about constipation but not the stomach issues. To get rid of the gallstones the bladder has to be removed. They wont return anymore. Wish it was a simple process. The 23rd. Of march i will need my throat stretched so the food will go down to the stomach . digest better. Thats a simple process. 30 to 45. Min. I hate to loose the bladder tho. But dont need to keep taking pain pills and having discomfort. So its best i get the bladder out. I have medicare and another ins. The dr. Bills will pile up. Cant afford to pay out of pocket. Im not worried. I will tell them the ins. Will help to pay something and i just cant do it. Oh. Here where i live. All dallas and metroplex texas has emergency funding that pays to help us. Pray thats true. If so its a real wonderful blessing. Sure would be nice to have a home base paid for. Mobil home parks rents lots. Dont pay the rent people has to move out. Regardless if the home is paid for or not. No matter how we look at it. Renting is renting no matter what. Sometimes people has to walk away from a paid for home. And go where. Where is family at. Ive outlived my family. Friends. None. Just church. We all are in the same boat. Ive adk for help before. I dont qualify. My soc. Sec. Check is over the limit. 400.00 to 600.00 is the limit. How does someone live on that. What. Just be homeless i guess. Prayers is with you all. And carolyn to. Oh to buy a 1 acre lot 40 miles outside of this town im at. Cost 40.000.00. Zoned for mobil homes. When buying land besure to check the zoneing areas for any type of home. Reg. Sticks and bricks mobil homes. Or metal houses. Like buy a medal house from home depot. Etc. That way you will have a choice of homes. The county or whomever cant make you move. Including wanting. A goat to eat the grass for mowing the acres of land. Etc.also if they will allow you to have 10 or more vehicles on the land. You might have friends that would stay over. Bad weather etc. Then you could make a little money to pay for the land. Having other people around is comforting. What do you think. Be so glad to here from you. May god bless.

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

Жыл бұрын

@@janchapman3746 I am so sorry to hear about your health problems Jan. I pray the assistance you talked about for medical is made available for you. The cost of off grid land in parts of Arizona and Nevada appears to be among the most affordable, some as low as a couple thousand dollars. From what I have seen lots in Apache County in Arizona are pretty low.and there are not excessive regulations. Also, one of my viewers bought a tax sale.property near Williams Arizona for only around $1,000.

@4yellowwolf

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. And am also planning to setup a home base. Luckily, my son & daughter are very supportive and will take me in should the situation arise. However, I’m a very independent person and would do my best to stay so. Blessing to all 🙏🏽

The sad part is Larry served for this country and the country let him down when he needed it the most 😢😢absolutely disgusting and heartbreaking ❤️‍🩹

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree with you! What a disgrace.

@deborahkimball-billups6405

Жыл бұрын

Yes thank God for people 🙏 who really care 🙏 I cant belive how we treat our vets . Sad

@terriehouston2058

Жыл бұрын

That's the USA for us 🥴

@rosemaryspencer1501

Жыл бұрын

True.

@davisholman8149

Жыл бұрын

@@deborahkimball-billups6405 I love my dog too - how they could make a vet do without their dog is cruel - those are my tax dollars they are using & I want any vet with a pet to be allowed to take their pet with them. That is the LEAST we could do for them.🐶

I was a nomad about 4 years ago. I was a nomad for about 2 1/2 years I did a lot of soul searching 61 now and likewise decided it was best for me to get sticks and bricks ..

I am a 70 yr old without family. Bought a minivan thinking of traveling but I worry about having an emergency on the road and having no place to go. I'm currently sleeping in my minivan in the city, have my stuff in a storeroom. I can't imagine I could afford property, and would have to have something to put on it as well. It's a puzzle for those of us on a fixed income.

@dews3340

Жыл бұрын

All nomads need to buy property. No to Van life

@jwebb3337

Жыл бұрын

@@dews3340 I'm sure many people would like to buy property but many can't afford it.

@Lilly-2GBTG

Жыл бұрын

I posted a comment under a comment by JW. Have a look at it.

@micolebrooks7305

Жыл бұрын

Please look into rural development loans, you can buy a place in the country and they’re designed for lower income folks.

@Lilly-2GBTG

Жыл бұрын

@@micolebrooks7305 I will! Thank you so much!

I have a house in a state I'd like to leave after my 95 yr old mom passes. I think I'd like to buy 2 properties in different climates. I would LOVE to have a few other nomads either living on my property or very close by. I haven't watched either in months, but Panda and campervan Kevin do something like that. I would love to have friends I could trust to have a close group who still enjoy being on the road, but also want a place to relax. I'm a loner and introvert by nature so I'm thinking something quiet and chill. A commune of solo female nomads. Maybe I'm romanticizing the idea but I think with the right people it could be awesome.

@flowergarden1426

Жыл бұрын

I’m both extrovert and like my alone time but then I need people around me. People that care, then I’m good and can do my own thing, but I also like to be there for people, no man is an island.

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

Жыл бұрын

​@@flowergarden1426 Finding the right balance would.like minded people would be so sweet.

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

Жыл бұрын

What you describe JW is something I see becoming a reality for many seniors in the future

@shoop5959

Жыл бұрын

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 Yes, I agree. I really like the idea. Thanks for all you do!

@krisg3984

Жыл бұрын

I’m looking for that, exactly! 💕 I just bought a small travel trailer because here in Boise, the homes and rent are so high & the town population has blown up. I find now, the Rv parks are full even . 😮 so on the road is intended. But I’ve lived this lifestyle before and had become road weary as well. I’m a helpful introvert, looking to find land with others . Work together , eat together , have our own small yards , look out for each other’s stuff when traveling away

Paula is one of the loveliest human beings on the planet. Carol you have a way of finding people with the most loving hearts.

@IvyAndBoAndMe

Жыл бұрын

You are too kind, thank you

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

Жыл бұрын

I am truly blessed to continue to meet wonderful people like Paula. Earth Angels😇

Great story. As someone mentioned, not all have the financial means to buy a property even if it’s a piece of land. Also, there’s the consideration of where this piece of land would be, close or away from a medical facility. The veteran Paula helped couldn’t get to the VA facility in his trailer (by the way, the VA should have accepted him in his vehicle or get him in the hospital and take care of his needs). I would say a van is the easiest vehicle to travel if you can afford one because you can go everywhere in it or still receive care inside it. For those who have no family able to care for then (even in their vehicle) it’s more difficult. Here is where those of us who are still capable should exercise our compassion and sense of community, as Paula did. Truly commendable 👏🏼

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

Жыл бұрын

I was very disappointed to hear about how the VA handled the situation. Paula's compassion was truly a blessing and example to follow.

@dianethoroughman9541

Жыл бұрын

Well, it is more that the VA would not allow Larry's dog on the property unless the dog was a service animal, which it wasn't. Larry could have gotten the help if someone had been willing to care for his dog.

@IvyAndBoAndMe

Жыл бұрын

@@dianethoroughman9541 Though it sounds that way....Bo was just the first obstacle. As a full-time RVer, Larry's only option would have been to go into a facility full time and give up his home(RV) & dog. Giving those things up when that's been your entire life, isn't an easy decision. If you watch the live that Carole did a few days ago you'll hear the only solution that Larry thought he had for his dog had I not been there to help. The VA wasn't offering solutions. Based on the care (or lack thereof) that Larry had been receiving leading up to his terminal diagnosis he had little faith that moving into a facility would be of any benefit. Especially a VA-specific facility. Talk to military veterans and you will hear many stories about the failure of the system to properly take care of them after they've sacrificed serving for our country.

@IvyAndBoAndMe

Жыл бұрын

@@Swim136 Larry didn't have anything to leave, so no... I wasn't left any money. Though slightly offensive to assume I received money from elsewhere, it is a question others have asked. I'm considering explaining on my channel at some point. Just still not sure I want to be a KZreadr.

@JNante

Жыл бұрын

​@@IvyAndBoAndMe you don't owe any explanations whatsoever on how or from where any assets come from. I understand folks need to/want to know certain things but that comment (the wording of it) is offensive even if it wasn't meant to be.

I absolutely love her and what she did for Larry. She’s an earth Angel

Hello Carol…. I’ve been sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the 2nd part of this video. That’s an AWESOME story…. I loved it! She is a very special lady, and I hope all the best for her. Great Job my Dear. Thank you for sharing her story ❤

Paula -God bless you. Rest in peace your friend who passed on. My warmest condolences to you. 💚🌷🤲🏽☝🏾. Prayers with you and all the van life community . God bless and protect you all. Ameen

So I watched the first video and this one and I just wanted to really thank Paula for helping this veteran pass in peace knowing his furbaby had a home. Again I'm absolutely appalled by that VA facility staff. I'm a disabled vet but I have tons of family that would take my furbabies if anything happened to me but this really broke my heart and I cried when she got emotional and I can't imagine having to rely on a beautiful amazing wonderful selfless stranger to help me. Thank you sooo much Carol for bringing this amazing woman Paul's story to us. Rip fellow veteran Larry.😢😢

Hi Carol, I enjoyed part 2. I can imagine all the wear and tear on a traveler's car and the pups wanting a yard to play in. Sometimes we all need a break and a homebase to be at. I'm happy to hear Paula's health is improving. She has a beautiful smile. If she does decide to have a KZread channel, I'll subscribe. She had my attention while telling her story. See you next time.

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

Жыл бұрын

I too would watch Paula's channel.

My husband and I have been planning to be snowbirds for decades. Although we own property in Maryland this state is not friendly to RV living on your own land. We still have two yrs till he retires but we bought our land in an RV friendly state a few years ago. It's paid off now. We knew going on the road with no place to stop and rest would not be prudent for us. We are putting a steel barn on our land to house our fifth wheel. We are east coast runners and will be spending our winters in Florida. Summers in Maryland. Resting during shoulder seasons on our property in Tennessee.

A nomadic life is a wonderful start, but the end game requires much more. When all is said and done we all need to understand how to put a seed in the ground.

@dews3340

Жыл бұрын

True and all nomads need property for medical or any other emergencies. Later life brings all kinds of issues

@phobedavis7014

Жыл бұрын

Amen!

I can totally relate to why she left Seattle. I have lived here since 1973 and it is not the same. I just experienced a third break in of my car in 4 months and frankly I am sick and tired of the stress. I would rather deal with snakes than people. Im glad she found a he and community. Big cities certainly do not foster the sense of comminity.

@shirleygriffin7672

Жыл бұрын

I used to live on Bainbridge Island, then I relocated to Kettle Falls, WA late 1980s. I enjoyed that state, but grew tired of the cloudy & rain................. stay safe, living in the Ozarks now

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

Жыл бұрын

I was in Portland for a few weeks getting my van worked on. Same thing as in Seattle.

@dianethoroughman9541

Жыл бұрын

I live near Wenatchee, Washington. Housing is expensive. However, the people are kinder. It doesn't rain a lot, but it snows a lot in the winter. Summers are nice.

@mygypsyadventure3610

Жыл бұрын

@@dianethoroughman9541 you live in a beautiful area. Prices throughout the state have gone crazy. I honestly dont know how anyone can afford a starter home anymore even in rural areas.

@davisholman8149

Жыл бұрын

@@mygypsyadventure3610 My SIL is from Mercer Island. It is sad how bad it has gotten there.

I have a plot of land, not in US, but it cost $1000 per acre with springs and somw fruit trees. It is not ideal as very hilly, overgrown etc. but it is a safe haven, can park my van and could maybe build a small cabin for the shth times. But with all of these cheap plots you have to be able to drive. I am 72 and fit but.....I suggest everyone saves even a small amount, say 10% of income whatever that is to build up an emergency fund for things like rent near a hospital if ever needed etc. I never stop to help anyone on the road but call and advise the police. It is sad that we need to do that.

@jeffmason4646

Жыл бұрын

I would like to do the same.What country is your land in?Here in the Land of the Free😆its getting difficult to find a place where you are allowed to live in an RV even if you own the property

I am so proud of this woman.

You do such great human interest stories! I heard a young (18 year old) black mayor, Jaylen Smith, of a small town in Arkansas who was looking to attract people back to his small town. Maybe he should be looking to create parking spaces for van lifers and those with tiny homes. Maybe you should reach out to him.

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea. I hope to travel cross country this year. Maybe I can meet up with him.

I read the book "Ten Years a Nomad" that convinced me that my love of travel was not odd but it also helped me decide to do weekend or several days trips in my van to maintain the excitement of travel. I can truly appreciate what this woman is saying because just taking weekend trips requires planning in addition to the stress of where will I sleep tonight?

Good Morning Carol. Thank you for another great story shared by this wonderful woman Paula. This gives others hope for the future. God Bless you and Paula. 🙏🏼💕

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

Жыл бұрын

🧡💛💙💜

@IvyAndBoAndMe

Жыл бұрын

you're too kind, thank you!

Good 😊 morning and thanks for sharing. This is a vital post for today! This is real life and she is smart to get property. Former van dweller, Michelle Hightower, 45 years old, single mom with grown children now lives in a section 8 apartment. Michelle Hightower gave a tour of her new apartment with $0.00 monthly rent. Hightower says she gets financial assistance for her utilities as a full time college student. She also gave up truck driving....... No more nomad life .

Oh my goodness, what a sweet soul. She was Larry’s angel…and the kindness will be returned tenfold to her…I was hoping she’d share (at least verbally), whether she bought a house or pure land. I am happy she got out of the PAC NW. the world has gone mad, all done by the creeps that think they own Earth. Gloria, I just found your channel. I have been in AZ 40+ years, no place I’d rather be. Thank you both so much 🙏🏻❤️💕

What a xweet lady. As a Southerner help is always there. The big cities breed anonymity--so sad.

I love this channel for showing us all aspects of this lifestyle .. the good ..the bad ..and the ugly .. I have been wanting to sale our house and move into our rv full time but my husband doesn’t want to …but I see his view point also . As least if we sale our property we can get a smaller house to go back to .I actually just got done getting Radiation a few months ago .. so I do have to think it about that. Your interviews are so well done and heart warming !!You are the Oprah of alternative lifestyles living!!

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Reg. I m pray you will have a full recovery. There are certainly a lot of variables to consider before selling one's house to go on the road. It is good that you can understand your husband's perspective.

@croswellianprincess3590

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t sell my home to go living in an RV. Your husband is wise please listen to him.

You can buy an acre of land in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico as low as $1000. Many nomads buy this land and turn it into a home base to rest when they need a break from the road. Of course you have to keep in mind that the land is desert rural, but usually within an hour or less of a town or city. Erect a car port where you can park your van or bus. Travel during the summer months, and live on your land during the winter months. But keep in mind to stock up on supplies just as you would boondocking on BLM land.

I love the nomad community… Don’t like the regular community but here I am

Just sharing, Crystal Vanner, former long term can dweller, gave up traveling solo, sold her van years ago. She found a new love got an apartment, plus a motorcycle! They travel and camp out together returning to the apartment.

@regdesousa9763

Жыл бұрын

I did not know that !! I liked watching her videos.I guess we all have changes as we grow and change . My husband is the same way he wants to keep our home base as we travel …

@gerald4nomads

Жыл бұрын

That's why I'm a weekend Warrior and will never give up the rat 🐀 race. Mainly because of Crystal vanner and her new life and happiness

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

Жыл бұрын

I have camped.with Crystal and am very happy for her.

Love her story thank you for sharing this with us have a blessed day 😢

Paula sure is a kind soul, she's smart to think about getting a home base but still wanting to travel. My wife and I love our home base that we can come back to when we need a break from traveling in our own campervan. Funny she mentioned helping someone change a car tire I've done that several times but my favorite was when my wife and I were traveling through the SD Badlands in our campervan, we came across a lady on a supported bike tour with a flat tire. She was waiting for the event van to pick her up. I offered to put a new tube in her flat tire while she waited for the van, I was in the bike business all my life so I always carry spare tubes of all sizes, bike tools and a floor pump. I got her tire fixed in a few minutes and she wanted to pay me but I refused. On my own bike rides I always offer to help others that have mechanical issues, I can pretty much fix anything. Now having said that, I worry about people like Paula that seems to out of the work force in their prime earning years. Ok to take a break once in awhile but find a career you really love. Retirement age comes up pretty fast Take care Carol!

@happycook6737

Жыл бұрын

You are right about it being a trap to stop working in your prime years. When they run out of money and they are older it will be hard to find a high paying job as few want to hire a grandma when the rest of the team are younger.

I'd definitely watch her videos.... Be safe, Paula. Happy Travels. Joan

That is so an important to think about the what if’s. As an aspiring nomad, I have watched a lot of videos and given some thought to this as well as the financial aspect of it. I realize that a substantial number of nomads have some income. I’m much more concerned about those who just work enough to have money to travel but are not as concerned about the long term when they might not be physically able to work. For those who already have some health challenge(s), (myself included) should definitely have a plan for those days when we’re not feeling good. I wish everyone great wisdom for their personal situations and above all that you maybe in good health.❤️

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

Жыл бұрын

I tru to continually tell.nomads, present and future, of the importance of having an exit plan, even before becoming a nomad.

I'd love to buy a property and have a tiny home on it but the reality of being able to afford that is completely out of reach for me.

Bravo, no rights or wrongs we do what's best for us and leave was isn't. You keep living and loving and spreading kindness. Xoxo

Great info and influence- thank you Paula. Blessings back at ya in your journey! 💝 How I appreciate that there’s still folks willing to go out of their way to help someone in need- even if it’s as moral support in changing a tire. Recently someone stopped to ask if I needed help and it deeply touched my heart! To those so inclined as I am even with a stranger please do so only with full Peace of safety. I absolutely hate knowing that my son’s cautions to me due to his line of work are valid. Even without THAT certainty tho, a 911 call to report someone at the side of the road, prayer for them and/or circling around to see they’ve been seen to is a help.

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

Жыл бұрын

It is sad that we have to consider if it is safe to stop to help. But we can all certainly call for help.

@davisholman8149

Жыл бұрын

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 If you or Paula become incapacitated, you can come stay here. I have 3 extra bedrooms waiting for you - seriously. I could at least cook for you & take you to doctors - we have everything you need - including MD ANDERSON Arizona cancer center a ten minute drive from my house.

I've lived on the road since 1981 as a hobo. One of the farm's I worked on has offered me a place to park till the day I die. I'm retired now. Still travel some. It's nice to have a home base. Peace ✌️ and love ❤️ 😍

What an admirable woman! Well spoken, calm, and you can just tell she is a lovely person :)

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

10 ай бұрын

She really is a lovely and kind hearted woman!

I came off the road in 2016 for health reasons and bought a house in 2019. There's no way anyone can travel forever, if for no other reason than health problems as they age. Knowing what they're going to do when they come off the road is an important part of living this life, in my experience anyway. Thankfully I'm hitting the road again this year with the security of knowing my home is there if I want or need it.

@dews3340

Жыл бұрын

Good 👍

Paula is so beautiful inside and outside. So happy she has found a spot that gives her security if something happened to her on the road and she is building a community that will be a support to her also. People passing people in need by is so sad but I've noticed that in big cities that when walking they are either focused on their phones or staring straight ahead and not around. Thank you for sharing this lovely lady's story. God bless!

I was curious about Arizona land prices. I found a number of absolutely amazing and beautiful locations with water, great soil if one wanted to plant fruit trees or veggies, trees etc. A free 24X7 access well for filling rv water tanks etc is available as well if one doesn’t have a well dug right away. There are listings for 36 acre parcels on a private ownership ranch in Apache for under $3000 down and $250 a month. RVs are ok. Four seasons but all are mild. January, the coldest month, averages 50F. Summers during hottest month would average about 80.

@kathleendittmer2447

Жыл бұрын

Any further info you can give? PM me if possible. Thanks!

Thank you for covering this story.

@dews3340

Жыл бұрын

Yes, everyone needs a home base.

@DebsWay

Жыл бұрын

I like that idea, too.

i am confused as to where paula lives ( sleeps)now , though .. does she have a travel trailer parked on her property ?? ... paula is the type of person where it must be a joy to be her friend :-)) best wishes , and thanks for this interview❤️

@IvyAndBoAndMe

Жыл бұрын

Many have asked this. I'm considering sharing more details on my channel. There is basically an old tiny home/park model that came with the property so I moved into that.

@arcuda2001

Жыл бұрын

@@IvyAndBoAndMe are you paula?

A while back I told you I was looking for a Class A RV to go full time. Because of the world situation that we are in now I feel something's coming down the road again so I have decided to get older conversion van that has an engine that can be easily worked on and not all these computers and stuff that sprinters have, I'm going to use a lot of the stuff that I have already in my life to fix it up to travel and I've made a deal with the young lady whose basement apt I rent so I pay one thing when I'm here living at the house and another went on traveling it works out the same for her I just boosted my when I'm at home rent and then when I'm on the road it's a cheaper rent so I can afford to travel. With some of the health issues I have now I'm waiting on test I'm hoping it's not the big C with that pray pray for me. We are in an uncertain world right now and with that we need a place to go if it gets bad again. Unless the present administration gets us into a nuclear world war 3. Stuff that I've been hearing and doing research on we are behind the 8 ball and if you don't know Jesus and his protection get to know him and know him well. With that God bless everyone stay safe stay strong stay healthy and enjoy life .Miss G I'm sending you a big Santa hug I can't tell you how proud I am to call you friend. ✌✌💖💪🎅🚌🌻👍

@happycook6737

Жыл бұрын

🙏Just remember, no matter what happens God never leaves us. And we know where we will spend eternity.

Enjoyed this. Thank you GLOW.

I think for those who have the finical resources a home base is a good thing especially if you're over 65. Two channels that have a home base are Rusty 78609, and My Scamp Adventure. Hope those channel names are correct. Nomads could as a group by into a lage property where each member would have their own section.

Great work as usual Carol!

Great interview. Thank you. ❤🙏

Always safer to have a few plans on the go!

My plan has been to sell my home base in MD and either purchase land and buy a tiny home or purchase a tiny home and move to a community in a most tax friendly retiree state. I think I've decided on a tiny home community (Incredible Tiny Homes) to have as a home base.

Great interview. I too have a home base and i love being there as much as i do travel. I am looking forward to travels north and east very soon.

@charisma-hornum-fries

Жыл бұрын

You sound happy. I'm glad on your behalf. It also seems like you are looking after yourself and your needs. Enjoy squeezing everything out of life. 👍👍👍👍👍

@dews3340

Жыл бұрын

Fine everyone needs a home base

Thanks for sharing paula prayers for things work out for you

I can definitely relate to her story. I’m looking at a property in northern Az. There are quite a few plots of land available in the Golden Valley, Dolan Springs area. It’s not too far from Kingman Az

As a veteran please accept my thank you

I'm thinking of buying property in Arizona, somewhere by Ajo or by Flagstaff maybe. I'm following Kevin's journey as well as Nomadic Fanatic who bought land close to Kevin.

💚 you 2... Can we see her SUV build ❓

@IvyAndBoAndMe

Жыл бұрын

My SUV is no longer built out so no tour unfortunately. I needed the space to move my things from storage to my new place. So there are a few things up still, like privacy curtains and window covers but the back is mostly empty. Sorry!

Thank you so much for this whole video 🥰👏I’ve seen a couple of your videos & really enjoyed them but didn’t realize till now .. I hadn’t subscribed to your channel yet Soooo …………. NOW …. IM ONE OF YOUR SUBSCRIBER 👍🏼👍🏼🥰 YAY !! 🥰👍🏼💖

This young woman is wise to have a home base. I moved into a small country town a decade ago in order to find affordable housing to recover from brain surgeries. It was the best decision as the townspeople were incredibly kind and supportive. Never would have coped in the city area.

Paula has a beautiful spirit ❤️

Really loved your heart in this. Wise move having a little more security.

We live in an appartment and use our campervan for long holidays or day trips to the beach. We are looking to buy land where we can build a large garage, then we will be able to travel for longer, but have somewhere to come back to to do repairs on the van, start a hobby farm and relax. Also we can't get inside our parking space with the van, it has low clearance. Plus the strata keeps going up. In 10 years it doubled. We have been wanting to live off grid for years now. It will be the next step. While we sell our appartment we can live in the van. I think it's easier to have a base to go back to, especially when the temperature is too hot at night.

I think wherever Paula goes she is going to be a blessing to many people.

Carol - you are such a talented interviewer by the way!!

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

10 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

🙋🏼‍♀️ I've been looking for a piece of land for over 3 years now. My biggest challenge is that it have moderate temperatures in the summer because that's when I'd like to go hide (I like to avoid the summer crowds - and all that comes with them 😄) My other consideration is that it be a piece of property that will serve me for approximately 30 years because I initially I plan to just be on my property in the summers, but at some point when I'm older (and probably shouldn't be driving an RV anymore😜) I may choose to live on my property a 100% of the time - so things like year round temperatures also need to be tolerable. Another part of the plan is that the property have a small dwelling (or I'll put a tiny house on it) so that I can have a full time renter 😉 That way, someone is on the property all the time AND it becomes a form of income for me!! So far I have looked around northeast New Mexico, but I'm finding that it doesn't quite meet my "year round" criteria - the summers are great, but the winters would be rough!!! 😲 This year I'm gonna check out the higher elevation towns in northern Nevada 🤷🏼‍♀️ Being a native California, I have no idea what the states east of Texas have to offer, but I'm open and would love any suggestions from any folks that do know 😁 Thanks 😘

@beautifuldreamer3991

Жыл бұрын

My parents sold off the property due to these issue and intersetingly...each and every one of those apt complex they owned....have long once been torn down.

@beautifuldreamer3991

Жыл бұрын

Just an FYI....I grew up a landlord's daughter....don't expect renters to watch or protect your property...quite the opposite...many go out of their way to destroy the property...and you will end up paying for it....I flat refuse to allow renters or roommates around..... I don't care about the " I know who's or the I know someone.......the vast majority of renters are not worth a damn....also...if you are way off grid....good luck finding a renter.... even more so....a decent one....

@RoamTownGirl

Жыл бұрын

@@beautifuldreamer3991 I hear 'ya, but I think there is also a risk of vandalisim when a property is left vacant for months on end too... It's a tuogh call. Also, I won't buy anything that is more than 45 minutes from "civilization" (ie Walmart, gas, grocery) because I would feel too remote and unsafe, as well as, I imagine my renter will be a working local 😉

@juliac406

Жыл бұрын

If you are in NW Nevada, the winters are probably worse than NM. FYI

@RoamTownGirl

Жыл бұрын

@@juliac406 Good to know 😁 Thanks Julia 👍🏻

What a lovely soul this woman has. Blessings and prayers to find what you are looking for...

God bless Paula🙏

Definitely looking for a small piece of land !! for either parking a van on (which I don't have yet) but plan on it, ...currently in a condo, living expenses are getting to be too much. Anyway I was thinking about Arizona, maybe a little bit higher in elevation so that the Summers aren't so stifling, but the only bad thing about Arizona is that it's hard to grow any sort of vegetation... vegetables, I would like to have a very small garden as well, but that's the plan I keep looking and looking, most land regulates what you can do.... incredible tiny homes is advertising that they are looking at purchasing land for tiny homes in Nevada, I know Arizona does not tax Social Security, I have not checked Nevada yet. But I definitely do not want anymore snow, too hard to navigate, and to hard on the old body LOL

@happycook6737

Жыл бұрын

Arizona is flooded with Californians which drove the prices up way high. Very sad.

@WHIRLwind1923

Жыл бұрын

@@happycook6737 😳 I didn't know that

:) Again, KUDOS to BOTH of you for shairing! I HAD to LOL, as she sys, the STRESS of living in Seatlle is REAL! I am very close to it, and one of my Daughters lives there, and I AM CONCERNED for her well being and safety... it is NOT what it used to be at all.... and I told my other Dayghter who visited NOT to stay there... The new Mayor IS trying, but he has much to undo. ALL the BEST to BOTH of you, safe travels and Cheers! :)

I haven't even gotten on the road yet and I'm already wishing I had some property as a home base. Lol. Somewhere out west, is all I know.

@dews3340

Жыл бұрын

Yes get property

Having a landing spot is fantastic as long you have the funds. If one wants to trave they can rent their land to other nomads for extra income.

@dews3340

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@IvyAndBoAndMe

Жыл бұрын

That was a must for me, so my place has a few RV hookups that I can rent out for extra income if need be...whether or not I'm out on the road.

@dews3340

Жыл бұрын

@@IvyAndBoAndMe good

God bless Paula!

@shirlebryant9427

Жыл бұрын

Yes, everyone needs property while van dwelling during these dangerous times

May the Lord bless you for your kindness. Enjoy each day bc as you know life is short.

Such a beautiful kind lady ❤

If you're looking for a tiny home, call Randy Jones at Incredible Tiny Homes in TN. He's purchasing land in Crystal, NV. He'll deliver for a fee. You can get one completely off grid or not. They come with kitchen and bathroom. He's the best. He just left there and is home now. I sure wish I could afford one. 😢

Loved this video thank you ladies! ❤ Some folks who can not afford to purchase a tiny home to put on their property purchase a large shed which is way cheaper and doable and create a home in it which works just fine. I as a senior have been contemplating that and would love to have a home base mainly for winter in southern NM w other nomadic women to keep an eye out for eachother, and everyone would have their own space. Dreams manifest goals 😊

I have a home in FL that I'm leaving it soon to be a nomad and will be looking for land out west. I would love for my place here to be a stopover for nomads needing a break, though I hope I never have to come back. For now, it's a security blanket, a just in case hold, but I think once I get on the road, I will meet other like-minded folks who might share this space whether I'm here or not.

Thank you for sharing her story❤ God Bless the both of you😊🙏🏼💜 If I’m able to find a tiny home base & Rv, I would live to try this lifestyle at retirement. (I also have some health issues) I’m not sure my daughters want me to, but housing is so expensive. The perfect picture would be affordable tiny home community in VA close to family.

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

Жыл бұрын

So many folks are opting for affordable tiny houses. Good luck finding a perfect one for you.

@RLeeVanCamps

Жыл бұрын

Check out incredible tiny homes on you tube

such a sweetheart, and wonderful person!

Sometimes people are reliable, I was a Good Sam member. Broke down in El Paso in 100 degree weather. Called them and they located a company to help me. They decided not to help and 5 hours later I found that out. The police stopped by and sent someone to help.

Please check on the laws and codes in the place you want to buy land. Not all places will let you live in a van or rv on that land. Be careful be safe 🙏 peace and love ❤️

Smart to take a break when necessary

God bless you.

❤️ TFS!

I’m sure it would be lovely to have a home base, whether land or an apartment. Of course, a small house would be heaven! But reality is that years of applications have not yielded affordable housing in this area, and my social security is too low to rent anywhere that has a climate I can tolerate (extreme temps make me sicker). I’m 69, and intend to explore the U.S. for as long as I can drive! After that, who knows what will have happened to housing 15 years from now?

I would want to stop to help someone on the side of the road, BUT for me, it is too dangerous

@Hard_Car_Life

Жыл бұрын

I would think for all women, too dangerous.

@shirleygriffin7672

Жыл бұрын

AGREED

@IvyAndBoAndMe

Жыл бұрын

@@Hard_Car_Life I'm not sure how it's dangerous to stop and help someone in broad daylight in front of a business on a busy street. However we each have our own sense of comfort and safety & I respect that. I am thankful that I have been able to help many people and am still alive and unharmed.

Definitely looking for future situations...My wife and I live in a home in CA but she is 8 years older and probably will pass before me. We purchased 1999 RV and will start a 3 month journey to Florida where my daughter and grandchildren live. I just retired last year and we are feeling the same way about the chaos these days and where can we go if sh-t hits the fan . All your video covers the same concerns.

@dews3340

Жыл бұрын

Well stated

i don't know where people get the money to buy anything. i have squat. does this property have water and electricity?

@IvyAndBoAndMe

Жыл бұрын

Many have asked this. I'm considering sharing more details on my channel because I had to get creative and make some serious sacrifices. There is power and water, a couple of RV hookups and an old tiny home that I live in & am remodeling.

Amen.

I think I know Paula. I would love to speak with her. I'm from Seattle, and think she went to Franklin High? My partner and have a Travel Van and a home base.

Good interview. Just wish she would of shared more information on her home base. Was it a house ,just bare property ECT.

The pandemic was mind bending. Just never would have guessed we would see such insane things happen.

I’m glad you finally just admitted you needed a break cause those examples were not very strong.

I've been telling people like this for years she's thinking the way I'm being thinking to have a Homebase rather than this live out to your band full-time I don't mind my full-time either and never will I rather have a home base to be honest and I'm looking to buy a piece of land also so I can build a tiny house and when I want to go away I can but if anything happens to me I have a place to stay.. this lady is singing the right way..

Michelle Hightower, 45 years old, quit van life and is living in a Section 8 apartment. She is happy going to college in South Carolina. 2023

I’m about to get into van life and looking to purchase property as well. I’m looking at Oregon, Nevada and Arizona. I’d love to purchase a larger amount as a group!!!

interesting thoughts. Owning land is a good idea, not paying someone rent. Vanlife is a great life. 👍

That is a GREAT IDEA!

I feel sorry for people who can't afford to have a home base.. can't buy land for many reasons. Don't have family that can't help them Those are the ones that will suffer.

@bbutler7158

Жыл бұрын

There are so many. 🙁

Incredible tiny homes is putting a space in Crystal Navada totally off grid, check out his channel for more.

💛💛💛

I encourage anyone who knows a vet, please ask them if they have been in touch with a rep at the VA to find out if they are getting the medical and cash benefits they are entitled to. I have two friends who had never applied for any and now receive cash benefits and burial considerations. 🇺🇸