Am I crazy?

[Scooternj]

My late father, who spent his whole life turning wrenches until mental health issues took away that ability, would probably have probably been down here every weekend helping gut and then rebuild the interior, while figuring out how to work on air systems.

 

[Scooternj]

My folks recently wanted their garage cleaned out.
they wouldn't even allow my bus on their property to load up their crap from the garage.

I gotta agree with Nat on this one. If they don't want to even take an interest in what you're doing, it's time to say "Adios".

 

[HolyBus]

My brother was interested enough to say, "bring it by someday so I can help you with the details". Then he came by one day, saw it and said, "my neighbor will have a problem with that in front of the house so don't bring it over". My son lives in a neighborhood where almost every house has a carport built for an oversized motorhome. He said he would build one for us so we could visit after we sell our house and start traveling. What a son.

 

[Crazy]

my son had a buddy of his come by the house the other day... one of "those well to do kids" that's constantly a thorn in my side because of peer pressure.... They're the ones that have to have the new ford Raptor and momma's gotta drive the newest Cadillac Escalade that gets detailed at the dealership monthly, and a LIFTED 2WD chevrolet truck with iirritating 50 series flowmasters, etc...
well, this kid comes by before my son got home... and I start in about alternative living, and he say's "Yeah, ***** told me what you've been studying and thought it was weird at first, but he's thinking it's pretty cool now".
So, I pull up the laptop and my information, a lot of build pics, info, etc... This kid thought it was so cool, was really impressed, and actually said "I could see myself living like that!"

And not 10 minutes later, I'm standing beside his lifted 2WD and I tell him I've got some stuff that will clear those hazy headlights in about 20 minutes... and he says "nah, that's ok.... dad's going to buy some new ones"

Why do some people just throw money at everything? Spend 20 minutes and LEARN SOMETHING NEW!
this kid is soft, and if he ever makes it.... it'll be from dad's dime!

My son tried out for a college baseball exhibition, (he'll be a high school senior) and was drafted into the roster as pitcher, along with the kid above... I couldn't pay the $275 entry fee, plus drive 4 hours and stay 4 days in a hotel... because we'd just made an unplanned trip to Texas last week to pick up that Dodge Charger... I apologized to my son that I couldn't pay it.... His reply was "It's ok, I needed the car more".

The soft kid got drafted also into left field, and replied that he'd attend the same day, where we'd had 12 days to decide if we could afford it. It just wasn't in the cards, and my son understood that.... then went out and got a job the next day so he could pay his insurance and tags.

I see adult peer pressure as well as childhood peer pressure all the time.

There's times when we're trying to figure out where the next meal is coming from, and my son understands that.... But, I've also taken these boys to dinner and watched this kid not leave a tip, where I've taught my son to always leave a tip!

I teach my son NEEDS vs. WANTS.

/rant off

This is why abandoned mine shafts were invented. Before anyone gets their panties in a bunch, I WAS KIDDING!

 

[milkmania]

This is why abandoned mine shafts were invented. Before anyone gets their panties in a bunch, I WAS KIDDING!

I'm so sorry if you felt the rant was directed at you... I was essentially musing over some things that I was dealing with in my situation, it sure wasn't directed at anyone in particular.

I'm kinda on edge with trying to learn as much as I can here, and being on a time schedule to make a very big change in my life. And I was basically trying to convey the obstacles I was running into with friends and family.
If I stepped on anyone's toes, it was certainly not my intention.

I value everyone's opinion here, and I see this site as a valuable tool, and I'm trying to gain the most I can from it.

 

[Crazy]

I'm so sorry if you felt the rant was directed at you... I was essentially musing over some things that I was dealing with in my situation, it sure wasn't directed at anyone in particular.

I'm kinda on edge with trying to learn as much as I can here, and being on a time schedule to make a very big change in my life. And I was basically trying to convey the obstacles I was running into with friends and family.
If I stepped on anyone's toes, it was certainly not my intention.

I value everyone's opinion here, and I see this site as a valuable tool, and I'm trying to gain the most I can from it.

I think you misinterpreted my post. The mine shaft was for the punk kid. Not sure what you thought. Sometimes people don't get my humor. That's OK, I won't hold it against you. Just remember one thing...

 

[Crazy]

and I am always hungry!!!

 

[milkmania]

whew, I guess I did misinterpret the post.... we're cool!

And this was my favorite scene!

 

[Crazy]

whew, I guess I did misinterpret the post.... we're cool!

And this was my favorite scene!

Don't know this movie. I'll have to look it up.

 

[M1031A1]

My wife and I are getting ready to jettison a bunch of our junk and live in our bus full-time as our tiny home. We just moved from one apartment to another and we agreed a bunch of this crap NEEDS to GO!

No, you're not crazy. You are resourceful in your thinking. THEY are crazy for not thinking beyond their nose..... Just sayin'.....

 

[milkmania]

My wife and I are getting ready to jettison a bunch of our junk and live in our bus full-time as our tiny home. We just moved from one apartment to another and we agreed a bunch of this crap NEEDS to GO!

No, you're not crazy. You are resourceful in your thinking. THEY are crazy for not thinking beyond their nose..... Just sayin'.....

My son and I are sitting here in a
2500 sq. ft. house, (brick on concrete slab),
3 bedrooms,
2 bath,
1 office
fireplace with insert
2 car attached garage,
2 car detached garage,
1 RV garage,
2 car carport,
25x25 covered back patio on slab...
on 3 fenced city lots, and modern storm cellar. Tornado siren in alley

Built in 1967, top to bottom $30,000 remodel in November 2013, new S.S. appliances,

For a family that could use the space, it would be a great deal for $900 a month... I'm just sitting here looking around, saying "why am i doing it?"

 

[milkmania]

I'd be happy living like this.... my actual needs are very small!

 

[M1031A1]

Because you, like me and a bunch of others, were convinced by our upbringing that this "American Dream" fits everyone. We bought into someone else's idea of what life should be like. Now that we're older, and, with a bit of luck, wiser, we now see that the "American Dream" is what WE make of it, not someone else - to fit into their cookie-cutter idea of life.

My walk-away from this is less is leaner and better for us. It's not for everyone, but it IS for us. My wife has a BUNCH of files and junk to throw out. I have some, but not as much. We're both on the same page. We agree we have no use for a big house. Too much WORK - YUCK!!!

We prefer to take our home with us when we travel. That's our end-game. And we're ditching a bunch of junk we don't need to achieve it.

Our family thought we were nuts until we show them the financial end of our thinking. NO mortgage, NO major over-head, the ability to leave incase of a hurricane or other disaster, the ability to go to where the jobs are and not worry about a boat-anchor - er - home to sell, and so on. So we decided to stay as renters until our son is through high school, help him with his own bus and SUV so he can go to where the jobs are as well. His girlfriend and her family agree with our thoughts on this subject as well. I'd rather have the means to visit my friends whom are all over this country and not worry about finances and all the other crap involved with owning a home.

Just my opinion......

 

[milkmania]

Because you, like me and a bunch of others, were convinced by our upbringing that this "American Dream" fits everyone. We bought into someone else's idea of what life should be like. Now that we're older, and, with a bit of luck, wiser, we now see that the "American Dream" is what WE make of it, not someone else - to fit into their cookie-cutter idea of life.

My walk-away from this is less is leaner and better for us. It's not for everyone, but it IS for us. My wife has a BUNCH of files and junk to throw out. I have some, but not as much. We're both on the same page. We agree we have no use for a big house. Too much WORK - YUCK!!!

We prefer to take our home with us when we travel. That's our end-game. And we're ditching a bunch of junk we don't need to achieve it.

Our family thought we were nuts until we show them the financial end of our thinking. NO mortgage, NO major over-head, the ability to leave incase of a hurricane or other disaster, the ability to go to where the jobs are and not worry about a boat-anchor - er - home to sell, and so on. So we decided to stay as renters until our son is through high school, help him with his own bus and SUV so he can go to where the jobs are as well. His girlfriend and her family agree with our thoughts on this subject as well. I'd rather have the means to visit my friends whom are all over this country and not worry about finances and all the other crap involved with owning a home.

Just my opinion......

you nailed it!
The only reason I'm still connected to this town is my son and his high school.
Starting/closing pitcher for his team with 3.9 GPA.
I cannot upset that, he'll be a senior this next year.

 

[milkmania]

packing

ready to get back to the woods....
just this time, without the camper!

 

[tobeamiss]

agree agree agree with everyone's comments....
my friends and family think I'm "nuts" and "crazy"...
Well maybe I am but I'm looking for happiness and I maybe I'll find it in my school bus
I just have to get it converted first I just won it at auction a couple of days ago so I'm hoping I'll get to start it up today and check it out. Mind you....I know NOTHING about it LOL

 

[milkmania]

agree agree agree with everyone's comments....
my friends and family think I'm "nuts" and "crazy"...
Well maybe I am but I'm looking for happiness and I maybe I'll find it in my school bus
I just have to get it converted first I just won it at auction a couple of days ago so I'm hoping I'll get to start it up today and check it out. Mind you....I know NOTHING about it LOL

Well your family might not think much of it.... But I'm glad you're here!

 

[tobeamiss]

Well your family might not think much of it.... But I'm glad you're here!

Thank you!!!

 

[Brewerbob]

Why are friends, family, and associates so averse to the idea of glamping.

Yes you are crazy. Backpacking is the only way to go. A skoolie only works for a house. Try carrying one.

 

[Brewerbob]

But, I've also taken these boys to dinner and watched this kid not leave a tip, where I've taught my son to always leave a tip!

I teach my son NEEDS vs. WANTS.

/rant off

Agree with the rest but not this part. While $2.59 (or whatever wait help is paid) sucks, it's a TIP. If you provide standard service you get 10~15% depending on my mood. If you give crappie service, your tip will be "don't plant corn early" or "consider a new profession".

Not leaving a tip because you're a douche noodle like soft kid is unacceptable.