Just because we KNOW what you’re gonna ask!
Why?
Okay, this one is answered in our other post – “What’s the Story?” – so we’ll just refer you there and ask YOU a question… Why NOT!?
Are you rich?/How much is this gonna cost?
Just to make sure, I went to the bank and withdrew $40, just to check our balance and the balance said “not rich”, so confirmed… no we’re not rich. But with some seriousness, the trip will likely cost us about $25,000 – $30,000 for the year, and we would argue that with just a little planning, living at or below your means, remaining debt free and taking the right steps to invest your money, anyone can do this. It’s all about degrees. How important is your dream? Is it more important than say “a new Lexus” or “those daily trips to PF Changs, Starbucks or the local mall.” It’s all about priorities and ours was to make this come true.
In addition, we’ve saved 8 months return expenses (including healthcare) to ensure that we’re covered when this adventure is over.
Each day however, you can track our expenses at our “Daily Expense Log” to your right!
What about gas prices?
Really? We’re worried about gas prices? Have they ever gone down?
What type of RV do you have?/How big is your RV?
2003 Jayco Greyhawk 28 foot, gasoline.
Are you crazy?/insane?/out of your minds?
Probably a little. We’ve left jobs we love, companies we admire and friends we’ll miss for a year of uncertainty, challenges and cramped quarters. We take that back… we might be certifiable.
Do you have a house? What are you doing with that?
Rented for two years to a nice couple with three dogs. Hope they’re all enjoying the backyard!
What did you do with your pets?
Our 13 year old basset hound, William Charles Basset III, or Buddy as we call him, will be tagging along, mostly as a guard dog for our bed (he doesn’t care what else is stolen, but seriously, the bed?) while we’re exploring. We have two cats Bill Lumberg and Daisy Mae who will be spending the year with relatives and their new cat friends.
Did we miss something you’d like to know?
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No seriously … they’re both loco.
I do look forward to meeting them up with them at some point while they are on this journey of theirs.
I’m so proud of you guys for living the dream. This is one of my aspirations, too – I can’t wait to be your digital stoway!
We have a few digital compartments you can fit in Dan! Hope you make it happen someday too!
do you guys have a fancy “RV trip” facebook yet?
you should really consider getting a fancy “RV trip” facebook.
You are so awesomely weird. We are now following you on twitter because you are delightfully quirky.
I am going to miss you. But you are forever a rockstar in my books.
Hey Grace, I just hope we can inspire some people to (literally and figuratively) chase the road less traveled, attack those dreams and ideas they’ve always wanted to pursue (no matter the cost/sacrifices)… You too are a rockstar!!!
Kimmer: this is so exciting–you definitely qualify as “career owners,” in the sense that you are living your life and making very conscious choices about your “work” in the world! You’ll be doing wonderful work by writing and photographing your journey–and encouraging others to just be intentional about how to live life.
Congratulations to you & Victoria and best wishes for “excellent adventures!”
Janine
William Charles Basset III?! Really!!?
Formally yes.
You guys are amazing ! I am so happy for you both. The website is cool and I can’t wait to read and hear about all your exploits. Bon Voyage !
Great concept! I’m good friends with Dave and Lenny of the James Dean Gallery and enjoyed reading your article!
I’m a painter/photographer whose artwork is all about being on the road. I recently relocated my studio/home to historic New Harmony, Indiana. Hope you can stop by my studio if you are down this way!
Mary Ann Michna
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