tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post7980909135487469796..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: The Neverending Story - PurgingJodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-30491183700726877922014-12-18T21:10:07.054-08:002014-12-18T21:10:07.054-08:00Sounds like it's time to buy a couple of new o...Sounds like it's time to buy a couple of new ornaments that'll be special to you and Bill :-)Rene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780561678301320661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-19057173978451567032014-12-18T17:50:09.423-08:002014-12-18T17:50:09.423-08:00I figure now it's just part of my lifestyle an...I figure now it's just part of my lifestyle and I'm okay with that :-) I really wanted a 30' rig but Bill was not having it - I would love to make it in 21' - you must be able to go everywhere!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-83842653095097579422014-12-18T17:40:54.326-08:002014-12-18T17:40:54.326-08:00Yep! I have shipped seven boxes of Jeff's stu...Yep! I have shipped seven boxes of Jeff's stuff to him in Seattle. Just today I was going through the boxes of photos and will have another one to send him soon :-) It is weird not having the boys' ornaments on the tree this year because they now have them.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-57093742190489852052014-12-18T17:39:15.485-08:002014-12-18T17:39:15.485-08:00Of course not! They'll likely last forever :-...Of course not! They'll likely last forever :-) Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-79984234232252462802014-12-18T10:29:42.100-08:002014-12-18T10:29:42.100-08:00The purging never ends! I'm always reevaluatin...The purging never ends! I'm always reevaluating what we've brought along in our travels, and anything that isn't being used gets dropped off at Goodwill. It's fun and freeing! Unlike most full timers, we've been in a VERY small rig (21' Bigfoot) but we've found we've had plenty of room for everything we want and need. It's kind of amazing, given that we have kayak and bike gear, a fully equipped kitchen (we love to cook), and three weeks of clothing for all climates (layering is key, of course). Have fun continuing the process of simplifying! You'll enjoy figuring out where to put everything when you get your new home on wheels. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-34773368660217949072014-12-18T09:25:46.039-08:002014-12-18T09:25:46.039-08:00I'm doing a little purging myself. Alex left q...I'm doing a little purging myself. Alex left quite a few knick-knacks when he moved out. I'm boxing them up and putting them in the car with me and Rocky when we drive out. Still have some of Jessica's things here too. And she left a year before Alex... <br /><br />Rene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780561678301320661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-49966056397554782382014-12-18T08:10:08.570-08:002014-12-18T08:10:08.570-08:00Funny, we still have a "stuff" drawer an...Funny, we still have a "stuff" drawer and I am regularly purging it. One thing, we could have brought more kitchen cookware than we did, and I have been waiting for our plates to break so I can buy new ones, but they just won't! HeHe :) Maurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409923557583721223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-79827142626849586932014-12-18T05:33:12.097-08:002014-12-18T05:33:12.097-08:00I thought the same thing when I saw the tools we&#...I thought the same thing when I saw the tools we're bringing. And the cast iron pans. We have the same rule in the house, but have also started considering the weight of something before buying - and looking for a lighter alternative when we can. After Christmas we'll be working on the light alternative of ourselves as well :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-82616859450007629492014-12-18T05:29:40.983-08:002014-12-18T05:29:40.983-08:00As are most boy things! And the shaving cream wor...As are most boy things! And the shaving cream works the same too......except it doesn't have that groovy vanilla-ginger-cookie smell that one wants for their underarms :-) Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-45933142004028608132014-12-18T05:27:53.248-08:002014-12-18T05:27:53.248-08:00You should definitely have your rig weighed when y...You should definitely have your rig weighed when you are all moved in. LOL I love reading about your preparation for the road. I probably should do some purging myself. Our rule is that if you being something in, you have to take something out. Two Greyhound Townhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121726016336858051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-44334997958522058452014-12-18T05:27:10.080-08:002014-12-18T05:27:10.080-08:00I suppose after taking decades to accumulate and a...I suppose after taking decades to accumulate and all the room for storing it makes some sense, but it's the "re-purging" the same stuff that I kept two months ago that is so weird for me :-) We don't have a lot of clothes now, but I know we'll want some "different" clothes for activities on the road....so we'll see.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-6759968081919803832014-12-18T05:20:03.335-08:002014-12-18T05:20:03.335-08:00It's funny how empty space makes us feel good ...It's funny how empty space makes us feel good - like we've accomplished something big! I love it! Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-32863237573201185872014-12-18T05:18:07.715-08:002014-12-18T05:18:07.715-08:00Thanks Janet! We're finally feeling like we&#...Thanks Janet! We're finally feeling like we're getting close :-)<br />Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-71133865418145739292014-12-17T19:24:56.885-08:002014-12-17T19:24:56.885-08:00Yep, things are definitely moving along well! Goo...Yep, things are definitely moving along well! Good to hear from you Terri - hope you're staying warm up in New England!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-47872498096461162452014-12-17T19:23:05.331-08:002014-12-17T19:23:05.331-08:00Good idea to wait and see for sure. We've bee...Good idea to wait and see for sure. We've been doing the "something out before something in" for a year now and it really helps us to be sure we "need" something before buying it! It is very empowering to walk out of stores without getting anything :-) I am always colder than Bill, so I'm sure I'll have several layers as well!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-13037714873558988532014-12-17T19:18:48.878-08:002014-12-17T19:18:48.878-08:00Looking at the bathroom in the two rigs we're ...Looking at the bathroom in the two rigs we're considering, I think you're definitely right! There is better storage than in the apartment. I'm hoping to avoid as many "just in case"s as possible so I'm really glad to hear that getting it when you need it is working for you!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-73048146352263837052014-12-17T19:13:31.264-08:002014-12-17T19:13:31.264-08:00We put some stuff in our old trunks in my son'...We put some stuff in our old trunks in my son's storage unit so I know what you mean. Some things I just wasn't ready to completely let go yet. We'll see in a year or more.....Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-3369723095813450762014-12-17T19:09:54.906-08:002014-12-17T19:09:54.906-08:00Love the "well, there was room...."! I&#...Love the "well, there was room...."! I'm hoping this transition will turn out to be a plus for our final downsizing to the rig :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-43201986632931851722014-12-17T18:11:37.617-08:002014-12-17T18:11:37.617-08:00Not only that, but "boy" razors are far...Not only that, but "boy" razors are far cheaper than "girl" razors. And are exactly the same, except for the colour.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-353303240552942722014-12-17T13:26:43.669-08:002014-12-17T13:26:43.669-08:00I KNOW! If you think you purged enough, you've...I KNOW! If you think you purged enough, you've got to think again! It is amazing how long it takes to truly get rid of EVERYTHING extra! Though, I will say, we have plenty of room in our 5th wheel for everything we need...and we even still have a LOT of clothes. Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-81929421822136189222014-12-17T12:56:01.429-08:002014-12-17T12:56:01.429-08:00I just spent the past few days purging Scoopy! We ...I just spent the past few days purging Scoopy! We didn't have her filled up, yet I still found so many things we don't need! The good news is that we have a place to store everything here at the ranch, so I can always pick it up later if I decide I need it, or I can swap things out. I have loads of empty spaces in Scoopy and it feels so good! Congrats on selling and moving forward! Can't wait until you finally hit the road!lindagraydaveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357592624367907095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-10993446901052960492014-12-17T12:26:04.538-08:002014-12-17T12:26:04.538-08:00Your so close to fulltiming. I'm very excited ...Your so close to fulltiming. I'm very excited for you. :) Good Job!Janet Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656309140072011568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-55139988718881875672014-12-17T12:25:20.071-08:002014-12-17T12:25:20.071-08:00I hear ya on the purging never ending - I look at ...I hear ya on the purging never ending - I look at my apartment now and think I have too much stuff, yet I've been purging ever since I moved in three years ago!! Sounds like things are going well, if not super busy for you! Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11374810693492959929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-47728779120037912602014-12-17T10:48:01.813-08:002014-12-17T10:48:01.813-08:00I agree with Pam, the rig you choose will determin...I agree with Pam, the rig you choose will determine how much you can take. I'm on such a budget that I didn't want to get rid of anything I might need and then have to buy it again. Thus in our 35' we have only a little bit of room to store anything else. So that keeps us from buying anything. Nothing can come in until something goes out. LOL. I was actually surprised by how many clothes I needed. I don't mean dress anything - just every level of layer known. I've even worn my Alaska heavy duty hoodie. Get that rig and then you can really start planning.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-46320554164463791652014-12-17T09:27:58.163-08:002014-12-17T09:27:58.163-08:00Depending on how large your MH will be, you might ...Depending on how large your MH will be, you might be surprised how much space you have. We have lots of room and I haven't even filled ever space in four and half years! People who look in our basement cabinets find it hard to believe we are fulltimers. Our theory...if we don't use it, why carry it! We don't carry the "just in case" items. We have found that if we need something. we go buy it then. Why take up space with items you may never use. Also, you'll find you need very little in the clothing area. Every day is casual. Our main attire is workout/hiking clothing. But my best friend in our MH is my washer/dryer. I would be lost if I didn't have it. <br /><br />Good luck with your final purge. But wait to do more til you get your future home and see how much space you have.John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.com