Philosophically speaking.....

7:55 am - Wednesday - May 3rd - LPG&RVR - 41° F, humidity 79%, wind 4 mph out of the southwest.....heavy cloud cover today with a forecast high of 63° F.  On this date in 2020 TLE and I were in Flagstaff, AZ with Glenn (brother-in-law) and Laureen (TLE's sister) having just escaped the Wittmann, AZ heat....the temp at time of arrival was 70° F......↴

1984 Newell Classic (35') & 1982 Newell Classic (36')

We didn't get up until after 8 am Tuesday, and by doing so, apparently, missed the snow.  By the time we opened the curtains there was no snow on the ground, but there was a lot of new snow on the local mountains, including Eagle Peak.  In just a few short days it has gone from early summer like conditions to late winter conditions here in lovely, oh so rural Modoc County.  At 8:10 am the outside temp was still in the mid 30's.  It may have gotten into the low 50's Tuesday, but you wouldn't be able to prove that by me.  It was just a cold, damp, wintery day in Likely, CA.

When I began typing my daily missive I noticed that Dennis and Ellen were getting ready to leave for Klamath Falls so I put on a coat, plus outdoor slippers and walked over to convey our 'until next times' before they left.  We'll look forward to connecting with them again down the road.

Recently I ordered 100' of new white light rope lights as the ones we've been using since 2019 had begun to give up the ghost having numerous 4-5' stretches with no lights.  I have to say that these LED rope lights were some of the best I have ever purchased.  How do I know?  Well, they survived a year on the Oregon Coast wrapped around a couple of pine trees.  Any kind of outdoor lighting that can survive 12 months of salty air on the Oregon Coast are some of the best in my book.  Many of our outdoor lights did not survive even a few weeks of that exposure....

....that, and the 1 mile walk TLE and I took later in the afternoon were the extent of my outdoor activity Tuesday (as I am writing it has begun to rain once again).

There is something about cold, winterlike weather viewed from the warm, dry, comfortable confines of your motorcoach.  Living in an aluminum RV keeps you close to nature.  You can see the trees swaying in the wind from every window, hear the gentle pitter pat of rain on the roof, and occasionally feel the RV rock and roll in the wind.  Nature is all around you, as it gently assaults your senses.  Meanwhile, you are comfortably ensconced inside your warm, dry home on wheels, grateful for this nomadic life you have chosen.

TLE and I were just talking about how we have been living in around 220 square feet for over 12 years now, and it never seems to get old.  Neither of us wish we had more space (the wind is beginning to flutter the window awnings as I write, and the rain is dripping off the awning fabric just outside my window), in fact, on the rare occasions when we stay in a hotel, or visit family we find ourselves feeling a bit uncomfortable in larger living spaces.  It's nice being 3 steps from the kitchen/refrigerator, 5 steps from the bathroom/shower, and 10 steps away from the bedroom.  

We have everything we need to make us happy, and comfortable, and none of the responsibilities of owning  and maintaining a sticks and bricks abode.  We don't pay any utilities (water, gas, electric, sewer), have no property taxes, mortgage/rent, interest payments, etc.  We will never have to re-shingle our roof, call a plumber, painter, or electrician.  We are able to, and have pretty much maintained our coach ourselves.  If we wish we can 'cut the cord' completely and boondock for months at a a time, which we did the winter of 2021/22.

There is something about knowing that wherever you may go (with the exceptions of flying somewhere on rare occasions, or staying in a hotel overnight when you have medical appointments) your bed, all your clothing , and every tool you might need will always be with you.  I hate having to make the hard choices which come with packing a suitcase, and I love that no matter the weather I always have all the necessary clothing options available, and that our amazingly comfortable bed will always be there when it is time to sleep.

It is days like Tuesday, and even today (Wednesday) that reinforce our love for the simple, nomadic life.....a life of very few possessions, or responsibilities.  A life which can be lived as far from the hectic life of urban, and even suburban America as is possible.  A life lived close to nature. A life free of freeways, traffic signals, traffic congestion, the intrusive noise levels of living in a densely populated area, as well as quickly spreading illnesses/diseases.  This lifestyle enables us to live in extremely RURAL America where life is far less complex (the rain has now stopped, and the sun is making a brief appearance).  A lifestyle which gives us the time to really know our neighbors, and to develop new friendships and relationships quite easily.

I know I've been a tad philosophical today, but I think that is necessary from time to time.  I know that many of my readers who follow my blog, and others like mine, do so to find out about this lifestyle.  There are so many forms that the nomadic life can take, and the life we share with you on a daily basis is just one of those options, however, the end goal is the same no matter how you construct your nomadic life.

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