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Hello, new member here.
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Hello everyone. I'm new here and just thought I'd introduce myself. smile

I live in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (UP). I'm a photographer (member of the National Press Photographers Association), I have a business, and I have certifications in MI and WI as a nursing assistant (CNA). I'm also a retired State of Michigan Corrections Officer.

My immediate goal is to travel the country and share with others my experiences through my website and the social medias. My goal is to leave on to explore the west, northwest, and southwest by September 1st. I'm taking three months to do this, might winter over in NM or AZ, and this may indeed become full time. So far I'm going alone. However, it sure would be nice to have a traveling companion and assistant, and if I meet a lady and we click and she's open minded enough for this venture, I'd invite her along.

My van is a '95 GMC G2500 Vandura which has a Geneva conversion. I originally bought my van in May of 2011 as a means to get away to the natural beauty here in the UP, but plans have changed and so my plans are as mentioned above, and I've been modding out my van to be my home on wheels.

My van will in-DEED be my home. I'm planning on a lot of dispersed camping and boondocking, and nights in Walmart parking lots as I travel. Campgrounds will be once a week. 'Maybe' smile. When I need to work I'm sure I'll find opportunities in the health care and/or security fields. And I'm also anticipating positive finances via my photography.

Anyway, that's me, and it's nice to meet you. I'm looking forward to interacting with other members here smile.


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Welcome aboard, also check out the cheaprvliving forum, lots of Good info there Too.


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Thank you both, and I will check that forum out PYSCHOWard, thanks smile.


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Welcome aboard.

I am new here also. In May I got back from a year, camping on the road. Forest Service, BLM and Army Corp of Engineer campgrounds are quite reasonable, most all have water and vaulted toilets. If you are 62 or older you can get a Golden Access pass, which will alloy you to camp for half price and National Parks are free entry, campgrounds half price.

I should have my Van finished by Sept. and will be back out on the road again, maybe a short stop back home in the spring, but at least another year or two on the road.

Good luck with your travels, there is alot out there to see and do.


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Hello greybeard23, and thank you. I have another 10+ years before 62, but I can't wait to get out there. I'd very much like to hear of some of your experiences.


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Thank you Wizard78 and lukester smile


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