tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post5646750774905898116..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Why we're doing what we're doing.Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65684137125870687482012-08-13T15:54:56.644-04:002012-08-13T15:54:56.644-04:00Yes, our "stuff" is just that "stuf...Yes, our "stuff" is just that "stuff" it's the memories that make that item important, so as long as you have memories that what counts. Once you are gone so is your "stuff". I think we as a society put to much emphasis on material items and not enough on doing what makes us happy dispite what others think.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-51084189727093385152012-08-13T15:37:10.305-04:002012-08-13T15:37:10.305-04:00Not everyone wants to travel and we understand tha...Not everyone wants to travel and we understand that but it still works for many things. People often wish they could do something but don't make a point of just doing it, they sit back just thinking about until it is to late. As we said life is short, death is for a long time we don't want regrets at the end of it.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-68517334803106884482012-08-13T15:32:27.584-04:002012-08-13T15:32:27.584-04:00Objects to us don't mean much it's the mem...Objects to us don't mean much it's the memories that do. Right now we have loads of memories and looking forward to more.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-21297645158642844842012-08-13T15:28:28.005-04:002012-08-13T15:28:28.005-04:006 months is better than no months! Hope we can see...6 months is better than no months! Hope we can see you out on the road somewhere.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-43558668986772458242012-08-13T15:26:41.281-04:002012-08-13T15:26:41.281-04:00And we have no regrets :)And we have no regrets :)Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-67113793098889409192012-08-13T15:25:04.324-04:002012-08-13T15:25:04.324-04:00We think that if you want to do something bad enou...We think that if you want to do something bad enough you find a way to do with lots of money or just a little money. Glad that you are out enjoying your life.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-24259261235164091612012-08-13T15:10:49.494-04:002012-08-13T15:10:49.494-04:00Happy that you took the chance and are now living ...Happy that you took the chance and are now living the life you love.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-36146194121611366052012-08-13T15:09:12.992-04:002012-08-13T15:09:12.992-04:00You are very right,it is all a matter of choice an...You are very right,it is all a matter of choice and sacrifices. I think that for some it is fear of the unknown as well.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-6998487403689436632012-08-13T12:33:32.745-04:002012-08-13T12:33:32.745-04:00We totally agree with your thinking and wish we wo...We totally agree with your thinking and wish we would have retired at an earlier age. We are making up for lost time now by seeing as much as we can. It was so liberating to sell our home and stuff and no longer have the attachments. So many do not understand this and that's ok. Everyone gets to live the life they want. We feel we will still have some precious memories long after their "stuff" has been discarded. Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28180149114303580172012-08-12T22:06:58.921-04:002012-08-12T22:06:58.921-04:00Sounds like you have a good plan and will have no ...Sounds like you have a good plan and will have no regrets. We did not start full time until I was 59, but it has been a great five years. Now we are back to any timers as we explore other adventure plans and enjoy the grand kids:)Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-83173855562286663692012-08-12T19:22:55.651-04:002012-08-12T19:22:55.651-04:00You two sure know how to do what you do - enjoy li...You two sure know how to do what you do - enjoy life - that's what it's all about - bless you!!!Connie and Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324923679408549696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-47788305062474842332012-08-12T18:41:00.234-04:002012-08-12T18:41:00.234-04:00I guess it's a matter of priorities. Some folk...I guess it's a matter of priorities. Some folks just like the stability and security of living their lives with no real surprises. My parents are that. Those people dont understand wanderlust. I do. Love it!!!Karyn-Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441864113888457036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-62705738129390858302012-08-12T17:40:42.397-04:002012-08-12T17:40:42.397-04:00life is indeed to short!..good for the two of you ...life is indeed to short!..good for the two of you for being able to do what you are doing!Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-7021544476855276072012-08-12T17:00:44.952-04:002012-08-12T17:00:44.952-04:00We're with you, we've done exactly the sam...We're with you, we've done exactly the same thing and are having the time of our lives. Enjoy!Cheshire Cats Capershttp://mikeandcarole2010.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-64861134782329082272012-08-12T16:23:46.634-04:002012-08-12T16:23:46.634-04:00We pulled the plug and hit the road in our mid fif...We pulled the plug and hit the road in our mid fifties and all my wife's siblings, all older are still working in their 60's and 70's saying they can't afford to retire. They are jealous of us. <br /><br />We are happy to have our RV and travel where and when we want and not surrounded by junk in a huge house that just collects dust and will be tossed in the trash one day.<br /><br />It's all about perspective and priorities.Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-6902921991720578892012-08-12T12:25:43.117-04:002012-08-12T12:25:43.117-04:00Life is a series of choices and if you are brave e...Life is a series of choices and if you are brave enough to follow your heart and mind then an entire new path opens up. Proud to be your friends.Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09679358754417239296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-88863380242707587782012-08-12T11:46:51.393-04:002012-08-12T11:46:51.393-04:00Well the way I see it, you are doing the right thi...Well the way I see it, you are doing the right thing. <br />I feel the same way as you, one never knows how long they are going to be on this earth so we need to live and enjoy every little thing while we can. A few little health scares, the body deteriorating and you realize life is SO very short. <br />Like everyone else, we've followed the general rule of thumb as you explained but every day we yearn to be on an adventure somewhere on the other side of this planet. <br />We took our kids out of school for six months once and headed off to Australia, you might say on a whim, and it was the best thing we ever did in our lives (the kids will agree). Everyone asked the same thing, "how can you afford to do it", "we couldn't do that", "you're so lucky", well it's like you said, you have to set your priorities, make a conscious decision and go for it. In fact we actually borrowed to do it, we've since paid it off and don't regret a single minute (or penny) of it. <br />Following your blog only solidifies our thoughts of making some changes in our lives and doing what pleases us the most, doing what we've dreamt of doing for many years - being able to see our children, seeing the rest of the world, and escaping the cold realities of winter. <br />We may not go to the extreme that you have but we are in the planning stage of sorting life out so that we can at least spend 4 to 6 months of winter somewhere else and working the other 6 months at home, (only because we are not yet willing to give up our little slice of paradise here on the lake- been in the family for 70 years so it's not likely we'll let it go).<br />We do think we are moving in the right direction though by simplifying our lives, letting go of material things, and making plans. We thank you for letting us see that it is a possibility, that it's not just a passing dream or a futile wish. <br />Hope we can meet up with you on the trail at some point.<br />Keep on trekking you two, it's a great life!!!Calvin and Brendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-20864045811961770752012-08-12T11:24:56.928-04:002012-08-12T11:24:56.928-04:00I like the the way you think..I like the the way you think..Kenny And Angela's Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760482956166260722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14365368033911920502012-08-12T11:09:36.650-04:002012-08-12T11:09:36.650-04:00Here... here... and what you said! Are we all craz...Here... here... and what you said! Are we all crazy? Hell yes we are but living life to the fullest...heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-24742984854075903922012-08-12T11:00:18.627-04:002012-08-12T11:00:18.627-04:00It's taking us a bit longer, but early retirem...It's taking us a bit longer, but early retirement has always been part of our plans so that we can enjoy what life has to offer without being tied down to things. Not everyone understands what we're doing, but that's OK.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14930872834498459342012-08-12T10:42:16.526-04:002012-08-12T10:42:16.526-04:00I agree. So many were surprised we retired when we...I agree. So many were surprised we retired when we did but we have seen how short life is, neither of us has parents and we watched John's brother die at the age of 32. If there are things you want to do you need to find a way to do them. All the money in the world won't replace the things we've seen and done the last 2 years and what we plan to do into the future. Great blog post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263191567454481794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31633963930106597542012-08-12T09:49:09.353-04:002012-08-12T09:49:09.353-04:00I think it's amazing that you guys think out o...I think it's amazing that you guys think out of the box. I struggle to do that and I never thought of anything except that I was supposed to have a job and it was supposed to be a good enough job for me to be a part of society. I had never heard of living in an RV. RV meant camping and I am not a camper. Then I met Tina and Woody and my whole world changed. I am so grateful to them. So happy you guys didn't wait until you were old.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-88992994178317801642012-08-12T09:05:07.864-04:002012-08-12T09:05:07.864-04:00We hear the same things and it’s sometimes hard no...We hear the same things and it’s sometimes hard not to take the words as an accusation: “You’re so lucky.” We are lucky: lucky to have been born in a wealthy nation, to loving middle-class parents, in health and with all of our faculties. We’re lucky in the same way hundreds of millions of other folks are lucky. Beyond that, there are choices and there are sacrifices. It’s the latter that separates us from the cubical dwellers who are every bit as lucky as we.Brianhttp://everywhereonce.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-58880714615602492442012-08-12T08:58:16.181-04:002012-08-12T08:58:16.181-04:00Well said. We've had so many people tell us we...Well said. We've had so many people tell us we are lucky and they are envious. Yet so many are so encumbered by fear and/or stuff that they just plod along. We chose to take the risk and aren't regretting it for a minute!RV Khronicles of Kevelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612195786405870520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-51826153618015954012012-08-12T06:49:03.679-04:002012-08-12T06:49:03.679-04:00Well said my thought exactly. A few obstacles in t...Well said my thought exactly. A few obstacles in the way but finally did it at 56 yrs old and my wife 49, now after 6 years have explored a lot of North America, and could also say, “would’ve, could’ve, should’ve,”our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.com