by Bob | Dec 20, 2015 | A, Adventure, Fear, Inspiration-Spirituality, Security/Safety Versus Freedom, Vandwelling Philosophy
Since I began this website 10 years ago, the question I’m asked more than any other is, “Will I be safe living on a van? I want to, but I’m afraid.” I mainly get it from single women but I do get it from many men as well. In today’s post I want to answer that question...
by Bob | Nov 25, 2015 | A, Uncategorized
Remarkably, another year has gone by and it’s already time for the Holidays. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving which is one of the few Holidays where people are encouraged to stop and be introspective. The standard question most of us ask ourselves is, “What am I thankful...
by Bob | Aug 4, 2015 | A, Boondocking, Security/Safety Versus Freedom, Survival
In my last post I explained the reasons I don’t recommend firearms for self-defense against predators, so, if guns are a bad idea, what is a good idea? These are my recommended methods of self-defense Bear Spray: Without doubt bear spray is the best defense against...
by Bob | Jul 12, 2015 | A, Adventure, Boondocking, Dogs-Pets, Fear, Inspiration-Spirituality, Security/Safety Versus Freedom, Vandwelling Philosophy
I told you all about my encounter with the mountain lion in my last post and this time I want to tell you my thoughts about it a few days after it happened. But first, let me thank you all for you kind comments about being glad we were okay. It’s very nice to know...
by Bob | Jul 9, 2015 | A, Adventure, Boondocking, Camping Locations, Dogs-Pets, Fear, Travel, Wyoming
I’m way behind in my posts but something happened this week that I’m going to break out of order and tell you all about it. July, 5th started like any other day in my life, I was deep in the woods above the little town of West Yellowstone, Montana enjoying my beloved...
by Bob | Mar 22, 2015 | A, Adventure, Inspiration-Spirituality, Vandwelling Philosophy
I’m writing this on March 21st and the calendar says it’s Spring, my favorite time of the year! It’s a time of new birth and new beginnings–the old is dead and gone and a bright new future lies in front of us with unlimited possibilities. Most of my life...
by Bob | Dec 25, 2014 | A, Budget, Inspiration-Spirituality
I’m posting this on Christmas day and so I want to make it somewhat on topic, the problem is I’m not a Christian so I don’t celebrate Christmas. Beyond that, I despise the wanton waste and destruction that Christmas has become and I’ve been preaching against it for a...
by Bob | Nov 27, 2014 | A, Inspiration-Spirituality
I’m posting this on Thanksgiving day but the truth is I’m not a big fan of our traditional Holidays and I try hard to have nothing to do with them. I’ve been hosting a Thankgiving Dinner for the last three years but I only do it as a special gift to...