I'm 76 and live in a van part time and I do believe it satisfies the desire we had as a child for a functional, lovely, cubby house that becomes our personal space in the world.
The conventional way to live out your older years is no longer an option for many of us still in sticks and bricks. Husband’s die and leave us with a roof over our heads that we can’t afford. No pension, no life insurance, no health insurance. I do not want to live the rest of my life in this manner. There are options out there and even though they are unconventional, we have choices. If they’re not in our situation, they cannot understand. Thank you for these videos. They’re showing us how it’s done.
My husband will outlive me as his family lives way into there 90s. His mom passed away at the age of 98 and she still lived on her own. But she had a bad fall and needed hip surgery but sadly she gave up on life as she knew she would no longer be independent and would need to go into a home. My mother died just before her 58th birthday of a heart attack and I myself had a heart attack at 53. I managed to survive mine because the doctors put 2 stents in my heart. I still have a blocked artery somewhere so I know I'm on borrowed time. I'm not much older now than when my mother passed away.
Husband’s die and leave us with a roof over our heads that we can’t afford This is exactly what happened to a women I know here in this small town. Husband died in August 2022 and even before his death she had to work. She still continues to work to this day after working at the local supermarket for 20 plus years. I went to her retirement party, and she was full time retired for 4 years before going back to work. She is 73. She needs to sell that house and move into section 8 housing.
Great personalities. You Ladies are so positive and inspiring. I turned 70 in February. A few weeks later, I found out I had Ovarian Cancer stage 3. I been having Chemo treatments every 3 weeks. Surgery is, hopefully, in December. After I recover...in remission, I plan on having help & fixing up a Van, for my Adventures. I've thought about this since last Fall. So, Y'all keep up the awesome Encouragement to everyone. Thank You... you've made my evening. 😊❤
My favorite part of the video was when she gave her advise and wisdom. What a wonderful soul and courageous women! Superwoman! 77 and going strong, wow!
Patti is an amazing lady! I hope I'm still able to travel when I reach 77! I would love to be 'homeless'. I think a better term for living on the road is 'baseless'. Your 'home' is your vehicle, what ever it may be. So not homeless. Patti has done a wonderful job of making her van very cozy!
@@janetohuchi8726 That’s a good one👍I’m kinda over owning a house at this stage of my life. Too much work maintaining the yard, repairs and improvements, property tax, etc. I’d rather be traveling!
Very nice tour, and very nice lady! I want to be her. My grandkids are all across the U.S. Patti is not homeless, she is not even houseless. She has a beautiful home. I like the 'dinette' area. Great idea. White was a good choice. I'm glad her granddaughter is sharing her love of the outdoors.
Thank you Elaine, for supporting all of us that are on the road. Believe it or not, I think I have my configuration down. Just a few tweaks from this video and still enjoying life! Thank you for all that you do.
I sold my home this week. Have plans to get a travel trailer RV and a truck. I am 51 I'm not old but the way things are going I want to enjoy life now. I won't be able to get my items until September. But I have been watching your videos they inspired me. I'm in Florida weather is getting too bad. I have not seen snow since 1994 and I grew up with snow. I'm so excited. Can't wait to see different seasons again.
Congratulations! I’m 63 & my advice is don’t be like me & procrastinate. If you can do it now, do it now! ❤ Hope to see your channel soon. Oh sorry…but maybe you can do yours from starting out❤
I have enjoyed this interview, I’m 69 now we are working on a mini bus may be next year before we can travel a lot more. I drove truck over the road for 14 years and lived in my truck most all the time. I miss traveling so much. My husband is 76 and we can’t wait till we can.
Think you so much for having conversation about what's important. I have grown tired of videos that only talk about the material. Even the small things can be inspirational.
Patty and I are same age. I'm not full time and I have a home in Oklahoma. Co. Is or was, until 10 years ago,our second home when we traveled,camped in our 5th wheel. When my husband died . I sold both 5w,truck and bought a used little 23ft motorhome, named Ladybug. And yes shes a Ford! Patty everything you shared is right on. You go girl! ❤ I so appreciate Travel Grandma' I watch every post from your begining. Happy Trails to you both.
A swivel seat really might be a great idea. I think I’m intimidated by how difficult it might be but since you’re mentioning it it seems more like a real possibility. Thanks!
Great video (again) Patti and Elaine. You two have been such a great inspiration to a lot of people. Keep on playing! (PS: it was fun hearing you talk about me and my van in your video. LOL)
Elaina and Patti, Greetings from Incredible India. This is another very good vlog, worth saving and viewing whenever you are feeling a bit low because Patti has thrown a lot of wisdom into it. You two young grown-up gals are a wonderful team. I've been thinking of it, but now I'm gonna "go for it". God willing, this winter Is going to be a car-living beach trip. Thank you ladies for the motivation. But before I close, may I suggest, Elaine, that please have two microphones, one for each of you; Patti's voice was at a very low pitch a lot of times. In the meantime take care... be well... stay safe... stay blessed...
I’ve watched a lot of these builds and at my age….almost 71….I think this build is probably one of the best I’ve seen….one that would give me everything I needed….not necessarily wanted….but needed. Bed is nice and a little sitting spot and even gives a little room right in front. I love it. I could definitely spend some time in this one. I love it…..job well done! The best of luck to you…enjoy your life…..and please stay safe! Thanks!
@@anotherdaytoplay I have started having thoughts about doing something that I’ve never done before in my life…living a way that I never have. I’m almost 71 and my husband passed away in 2021…..my doggie Bogey in 2022….they were both my loving partners! Still painful but better each day. I have great kids and grandkids who I’m lucky enough to live very close to. But I want a different kind of lifestyle for even just a while. Not sure what yet but seriously considering it now. I do have arthritis all over & fibromyalgia and I have terrible muscle spasms but I still get around and do pretty much what I want. Seeing you in this and really you just look happy and content…..I’m very happy for you. Watching this gives me encouragement….thank you! The absolute best to you!
I just turned 75 and just purchased a very used minivan. I'm disabled but so tired of staying here in my mh. It's too hot right now in Louisiana to work on it but I'll get it done in a couple months. Ready but a little anxious but I feel like I'm existing not living. Thanks for this video. Gives me hope. 🙏🙏❤
I'm 76 I've been doing this since 1975 and I had a beautiful home on Long Island I'm a city dweller my grandbabies love it I love it and I get to meet so many people and travel when I want to when I want to so be blessed be safe❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing your exceptional outlook on life. I hope to be so vibrant at 77. 65 now and headed in that direction. I van camp with my 78 pound dog and love it.
Beautiful van! So light and airy and peaceful. You made me appreciate my van more because it’s a Ford Econoline 350. I don’t know anything about vehicles. I only camp in mine. I’m dying to take out the passenger seat but other people in my family sometimes still use it. If I lived in mine I feel I’d really need a high top. Two super nice ladies!
I wonder if an option for you may be to see if you can put a swivel on your front passenger seat? They may make a mount for it for your type of van. I'd love to do that in my minivan but so far I haven't found that option possible yet. Still looking though.
Very very inspiring women! And so many great advices and insights, health and relationships… Thinking well I probably will have to get a high top too in a few years, helps me think ahead. To bad I live where It is too cold for vanlife at least a few months a year, and don’t want to go to USA for warmth. Thank you for this great interview.
OMG, the fear factor people ! They’re afraid of their own shadow and need to have someone holding their hand through life so they can’t imagine anyone else doing something that scares them ! I go car camping with my dog, I love it, in fact I just bought a piece of land to use for a home base for spring and summer. Will be selling my house this year and I’ll be full time as well.
Thanks for the video!!! I’m Full-time in my 🚙 but it’s for 6 months…. This is encouraging and I do not travel ❤but love love seeing others living their BeST Life ❤❤❤❤ 🥂 beautiful van
What a wonderful and comfortable econoline van you have created for yourself! And not only is it a place. It IS now a home. Your home. So, no, you are not homeless. Yours just so happens to be on wheels. A home you can take with you wherever you wish. A wish you make happen. Like blowing on a dandelion, and you're off😮! Lucky lady and lucky Grandma 😊.
Love this her truth very smart lady if possible let’s live life I like the circle thing pieces of life never too late to live if you can nice van I subscribed peace ☮️ and love ❤️
Wow, i could listen to this beautiful woman all day! I really heard and felt her messages about adventure and letting go of fear. Felt like a great chat shesh with an awesome mom or grandma. ❤❤ Glad she's doing what makes her happy to the fullest
You are blessed with a good vehicle, brand new $100k+ van owners are experiencing lots of issues. The quality in workmanship just is not in the new ones like in the older ones. It appears you have found you happy place. THank you for sharing.
I have been watching all your videos. Catching up. And they are like a good book you can't just put down. This video really reached me. I often wish I could get in my car and go. What stops me is where would I stay? Inspired by this video, I know now or have an idea of what I should do. 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
I'm 69 and full time minivan for 10 years. I am going into an apt in approx 6 mo, which I've been on wait-list for a year. I had a back spasm which caused me to not be able to walk for 3 days. That was enough to scare me because i have nobody to help me in emergency.
Blossom wherever you are planted is a quote I like to think about whenever I have trepidations about the places I need to be sometimes either by my choosing or not. A positive attitude is everything. Enjoy your journey.
Me too! Since the video, I have moved the bench to the passenger car seat area and changed up the chair to a smaller one for more leg room. Constantly changing LOL
I am 72 yrs old and am totally amazed at how young this lady looks and how fit and energetic she appears. I look about 15 years older than her and physically I am about done! I don’t know if the van life would be the life for me or not if I were younger and healthier…I don’t think I would have been secure enough but I admire those who chose this life. It hurts my heart for those who have no alternative and have to just eat the best way they can. God be with you, Ms Patty! 🙏🏻
Loved your convo! I loved meeting you in Quartzite Patty. I hope we can hang out again. Your van is awesome. And as always Elaine you did a great interview❣️
I am watching your video with your guest and it has been wonderful listening to two intelligent women talking about real life. This Van is light and airy and not excessive. Keeping it simple is so much easier. Enjoying her family in the mix of her new life. I am 77 as of Jan 2024 and would love to do this Nomad lifestyle but, I have Crohn's Disease and getting to a proper washroom would be a requirement. Still, I am having fun following everyone else. Stay safe. Thank You from, Ontario, Canada.
👋🤔5 years ago I just took off in my Kia Rio with my cat and bunny and lived a full year as such. I chose to do it. I kept the inside as a car and made my trunk my storage. The bunny and cat loved to lay in the back window and when I stopped at a red light I could see the people in the cars behind me sit up and say, "it's a real bunny and cat!"😅. We were very comfortable together and both of them would get out of the car with me and stay nearby. They never needed a pen or leash. We would sit at picnic tables and such and hang out. 😊 We were 3 'girls' on a road trip. I considered myself a retired vacationer. I wasn't homeless, I walked away from a perfectly good brick and mortar and decided to venture. I've been with the girls in an apartment for 5 years again now and my feet are itching! I need to find a high top or truck and go again. I'm 62 and want to go across West to East this time. 🤪
Best piece of advice is that if you want to live this life style you have to start purging asap! If you can’t part with most of your belongings, you’re never going to get out on the road! 🙃
I'm 76 and live in a van part time and I do believe it satisfies the desire we had as a child for a functional, lovely, cubby house that becomes our personal space in the world.
I think you're right. I love my van and feel so at home in it too.
The conventional way to live out your older years is no longer an option for many of us still in sticks and bricks. Husband’s die and leave us with a roof over our heads that we can’t afford. No pension, no life insurance, no health insurance. I do not want to live the rest of my life in this manner. There are options out there and even though they are unconventional, we have choices. If they’re not in our situation, they cannot understand. Thank you for these videos. They’re showing us how it’s done.
I love your positive attitude. Thanks for sharing.
My husband will outlive me as his family lives way into there 90s. His mom passed away at the age of 98 and she still lived on her own. But she had a bad fall and needed hip surgery but sadly she gave up on life as she knew she would no longer be independent and would need to go into a home. My mother died just before her 58th birthday of a heart attack and I myself had a heart attack at 53. I managed to survive mine because the doctors put 2 stents in my heart. I still have a blocked artery somewhere so I know I'm on borrowed time. I'm not much older now than when my mother passed away.
Husband’s die and leave us with a roof over our heads that we can’t afford This is exactly what happened to a women I know here in this small town. Husband died in August 2022 and even before his death she had to work. She still continues to work to this day after working at the local supermarket for 20 plus years. I went to her retirement party, and she was full time retired for 4 years before going back to work. She is 73. She needs to sell that house and move into section 8 housing.
Great personalities. You Ladies are so positive and inspiring.
I turned 70 in February. A few weeks later, I found out I had Ovarian Cancer stage 3. I been having Chemo treatments every 3 weeks. Surgery is, hopefully, in December.
After I recover...in remission, I plan on having help & fixing up a Van, for my Adventures.
I've thought about this since last Fall.
So, Y'all keep up the awesome Encouragement to everyone. Thank You... you've made my evening.
😊❤
Good for you!! Prayers for your recovery!!!
Sending positive healing vibes your way. See you down the road.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and refreshing adventures ahead ❤
You are not homeless but houseless...a great difference..love from holland from a tiny house grandma❤
She’s got a lot of good ideas and I adore her positive attitude!! ❤
I agree. I love her positive attitude and ideas too.
Patti: what a wonderful mind, heart and soul you are.
Beautiful lady.❤
And, nice job Elaine!❤
Yes, thank you
My favorite part of the video was when she gave her advise and wisdom. What a wonderful soul and courageous women! Superwoman! 77 and going strong, wow!
Patti is an amazing lady! I hope I'm still able to travel when I reach 77! I would love to be 'homeless'. I think a better term for living on the road is 'baseless'. Your 'home' is your vehicle, what ever it may be. So not homeless. Patti has done a wonderful job of making her van very cozy!
I like that "baseless". You're right I am fortunate to have a home. So I am not homeless.
I love the term baseless too.
Houseless?
@@janetohuchi8726 That’s a good one👍I’m kinda over owning a house at this stage of my life. Too much work maintaining the yard, repairs and improvements, property tax, etc. I’d rather be traveling!
@@HoneyandMe Me too!
Love her attitude, what a great woman. I trust the divine. So good.
Very nice tour, and very nice lady! I want to be her. My grandkids are all across the U.S. Patti is not homeless, she is not even houseless. She has a beautiful home. I like the 'dinette' area. Great idea. White was a good choice. I'm glad her granddaughter is sharing her love of the outdoors.
Thank you Elaine, for supporting all of us that are on the road. Believe it or not, I think I have my configuration down. Just a few tweaks from this video and still enjoying life! Thank you for all that you do.
You are so welcome. I enjoyed our time together. See you down the road again sometime. Safe travels my friend. .
Great tour! I love how bright and cheery your new home on wheels is. Fabulous!
Glad you like it!
77??? She looks like 57!! Beautiful ❤️
You two ladies are awesome! What fun to watch you evolve!
Hope I get to do that someday!
Thanks Mo. Hope to see you down the road one day.
I sold my home this week. Have plans to get a travel trailer RV and a truck. I am 51 I'm not old but the way things are going I want to enjoy life now. I won't be able to get my items until September. But I have been watching your videos they inspired me. I'm in Florida weather is getting too bad. I have not seen snow since 1994 and I grew up with snow. I'm so excited. Can't wait to see different seasons again.
You can do it! Because like I always say, if not now when? I'm happy for you.
I would love to know what you ended up doing and what you bought for your travels👌🏼
Congratulations! I’m 63 & my advice is don’t be like me & procrastinate. If you can do it now, do it now! ❤ Hope to see your channel soon. Oh sorry…but maybe you can do yours from starting out❤
I love this set up so much. Such a great job - very homey and comfortable but not overdone.
I totally agree! Thanks for watching.
What a fabulous woman! Such a great attitude about life. I love the van and way its set up. Happy travels 😊
Thanks for watching
I have enjoyed this interview, I’m 69 now we are working on a mini bus may be next year before we can travel a lot more. I drove truck over the road for 14 years and lived in my truck most all the time. I miss traveling so much. My husband is 76 and we can’t wait till we can.
Really Was Inspired & Enjoyed This Video👏🏽🤞🏽🌹
She's right. In order to keep stress levels down, everything must have it's place so that you can get to it easily. She's so well organized.
I just joined the nomad group 🎉🎉🎉
Great. Welcome
Me to with the minivan .. I jumped ship to a little short bus ❤️
Think you so much for having conversation about what's important. I have grown tired of videos that only talk about the material. Even the small things can be inspirational.
Thanks so much ladies😊
Excellent video showing what goes into the transition from weekend traveller to full time nomadic living. Thanks so much and beautiful Van.
A nice interview. A lot of ideas to consider. I love her green leaves on her curtains. Thanks.
Patty looks great for 77.
I agree,.. she does
Right!
Patty and I are same age. I'm not full time and I have a home in Oklahoma. Co. Is or was, until 10 years ago,our second home when we traveled,camped in our 5th wheel. When my husband died . I sold both 5w,truck and bought a used little 23ft motorhome, named Ladybug. And yes shes a Ford! Patty everything you shared is right on. You go girl! ❤ I so appreciate Travel Grandma' I watch every post from your begining. Happy Trails to you both.
Thanks for watching Janice. I appreciate you too. Thanks for sharing
77! Wow you’re so good and strong! Respect!
A swivel seat really might be a great idea. I think I’m intimidated by how difficult it might be but since you’re mentioning it it seems more like a real possibility. Thanks!
Great video (again) Patti and Elaine. You two have been such a great inspiration to a lot of people. Keep on playing! (PS: it was fun hearing you talk about me and my van in your video. LOL)
I love it! She has done a wonderful job on her home.
Elaina and Patti, Greetings from Incredible India. This is another very good vlog, worth saving and viewing whenever you are feeling a bit low because Patti has thrown a lot of wisdom into it. You two young grown-up gals are a wonderful team. I've been thinking of it, but now I'm gonna "go for it". God willing, this winter Is going to be a car-living beach trip. Thank you ladies for the motivation.
But before I close, may I suggest, Elaine, that please have two microphones, one for each of you; Patti's voice was at a very low pitch a lot of times. In the meantime take care... be well... stay safe... stay blessed...
I Love it gals wow'.😊
I’ve watched a lot of these builds and at my age….almost 71….I think this build is probably one of the best I’ve seen….one that would give me everything I needed….not necessarily wanted….but needed. Bed is nice and a little sitting spot and even gives a little room right in front. I love it. I could definitely spend some time in this one. I love it…..job well done! The best of luck to you…enjoy your life…..and please stay safe! Thanks!
Thank you, I appreciate your comments. I am so pleased with this rig. I am really HAPPY!
@@anotherdaytoplay I have started having thoughts about doing something that I’ve never done before in my life…living a way that I never have. I’m almost 71 and my husband passed away in 2021…..my doggie Bogey in 2022….they were both my loving partners! Still painful but better each day. I have great kids and grandkids who I’m lucky enough to live very close to. But I want a different kind of lifestyle for even just a while. Not sure what yet but seriously considering it now. I do have arthritis all over & fibromyalgia and I have terrible muscle spasms but I still get around and do pretty much what I want. Seeing you in this and really you just look happy and content…..I’m very happy for you. Watching this gives me encouragement….thank you! The absolute best to you!
I just turned 75 and just purchased a very used minivan. I'm disabled but so tired of staying here in my mh. It's too hot right now in Louisiana to work on it but I'll get it done in a couple months. Ready but a little anxious but I feel like I'm existing not living.
Thanks for this video. Gives me hope. 🙏🙏❤
Me too girl. Existing. I'm in Las Vegas nev. My van is old. That scares me.
@@lindademarco2640 Do you ever travel?
You’re not homeless you’re off grid!!!🥰
Stumbled across your channel and really enjoying this gals analogy on the Circle about life. Oh this really is inspiring -thank you SO much!! Diane.
You are so welcome!
I'm 76 I've been doing this since 1975 and I had a beautiful home on Long Island I'm a city dweller my grandbabies love it I love it and I get to meet so many people and travel when I want to when I want to so be blessed be safe❤❤❤
That's great!
Thanks for sharing your exceptional outlook on life. I hope to be so vibrant at 77. 65 now and headed in that direction. I van camp with my 78 pound dog and love it.
Wonderful!
Great van.enjoy.
Beautiful van! So light and airy and peaceful. You made me appreciate my van more because it’s a Ford Econoline 350. I don’t know anything about vehicles. I only camp in mine. I’m dying to take out the passenger seat but other people in my family sometimes still use it. If I lived in mine I feel I’d really need a high top. Two super nice ladies!
I wonder if an option for you may be to see if you can put a swivel on your front passenger seat? They may make a mount for it for your type of van. I'd love to do that in my minivan but so far I haven't found that option possible yet. Still looking though.
Great interview. Love this lady & her tiny home. Best wishes.
Thanks for watching.
Such a lovely lady. I am a new subscriber watching from California..❤
Welcome!!
Beautiful van. Looks so cozy and beautiful.
It is!
OMG, I'm loving your hair shorter like this. So cute!
Thank you!!
How awesome is this!!! Beautiful!!!👠🚌👠
Glad you enjoyed this video. Thanks for watching.
Very very inspiring women! And so many great advices and insights, health and relationships… Thinking well I probably will have to get a high top too in a few years, helps me think ahead. To bad I live where It is too cold for vanlife at least a few months a year, and don’t want to go to USA for warmth. Thank you for this great interview.
Great interview! Enjoyed you both. ✌️💛🙂
Wow - so inspiring! Awesome for Patti! We love to see people thriving in vanlife! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY
Omg I love Patti!!!❤❤❤
I just love this lady, gosh I wish I had someone like her to talk. God Bless her.
Awesome!! 🙂👍❤️❤️
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed this video.
@@TravelGrandma
You're welcome 🌹
Just stumbled on your channel. What a wise lady. 😊
Oh thank you!
Beautiful van 🚐. Super interview. I enjoyed every word and tip.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
OMG, the fear factor people ! They’re afraid of their own shadow and need to have someone holding their hand through life so they can’t imagine anyone else doing something that scares them ! I go car camping with my dog, I love it, in fact I just bought a piece of land to use for a home base for spring and summer. Will be selling my house this year and I’ll be full time as well.
That’s awesome, I’ve been full time for 3 years now. It’s amazing. Good luck with your home!
How old are you?
@@michelebaumgardner7625 Who are you asking?
@@michelebaumgardner7625 if it’s me you’re asking I’m 63
Thanks for the video!!! I’m Full-time in my 🚙 but it’s for 6 months…. This is encouraging and I do not travel ❤but love love seeing others living their BeST Life ❤❤❤❤ 🥂 beautiful van
What a wonderful and comfortable econoline van you have created for yourself! And not only is it a place. It IS now a home. Your home. So, no, you are not homeless. Yours just so happens to be on wheels. A home you can take with you wherever you wish. A wish you make happen. Like blowing on a dandelion, and you're off😮! Lucky lady and lucky Grandma 😊.
Ohh Patty, I love your set up!! Nice. Thank you, Elaine for sharing. This was fun.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great build! Simple yet everything you need.
Glad you like it!
Love this her truth very smart lady if possible let’s live life I like the circle thing pieces of life never too late to live if you can nice van I subscribed peace ☮️ and love ❤️
Good interview. Nice van home and I really like the high roof.
Veryl nice van tour! She's got it looking great! A lot of space.
thank you, I learned a lot by watching you today.
I'm so glad!
Love this set up. That storage at the head of the bed is a neat idea.
Very inspirational!
Glad you think so!
Wow, i could listen to this beautiful woman all day! I really heard and felt her messages about adventure and letting go of fear. Felt like a great chat shesh with an awesome mom or grandma. ❤❤ Glad she's doing what makes her happy to the fullest
Great video! Love her van!😍
You are blessed with a good vehicle, brand new $100k+ van owners are experiencing lots of issues. The quality in workmanship just is not in the new ones like in the older ones. It appears you have found you happy place. THank you for sharing.
Yes, I'm probably the happiest I have ever been.
Amazing ! Living life, as it comes , with Grace and Wusdom of Divibe purpose. God bless you, with safe safe travels!
🙏🦋🙏🦋🙏
Your video provided great advice from both Patti and you, I felt like I was sitting right beside both of you taking it all in. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful and you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching..
Kudos to you! Live your life!🥰
I have been watching all your videos. Catching up. And they are like a good book you can't just put down. This video really reached me. I often wish I could get in my car and go. What stops me is where would I stay? Inspired by this video, I know now or have an idea of what I should do. 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
HI Marly. I'm glad this video spoke to you and gave you some ideas.
I'm 69 and full time minivan for 10 years. I am going into an apt in approx 6 mo, which I've been on wait-list for a year. I had a back spasm which caused me to not be able to walk for 3 days. That was enough to scare me because i have nobody to help me in emergency.
I’m in pahrump nv. Desert!
Blossom wherever you are planted is a quote I like to think about whenever I have trepidations about the places I need to be sometimes either by my choosing or not. A positive attitude is everything. Enjoy your journey.
Absolutely amazing wise brilliant lady! I'm so inspired by your life lessons you have shared. Lovely homely set up. Thank you x
Elaine this is a great interview! Alot of good information l
Glad it was helpful!
I love being able to move things around 💖
Me too! Since the video, I have moved the bench to the passenger car seat area and changed up the chair to a smaller one for more leg room. Constantly changing LOL
You crack me up Patti. Send me a pic of your changes.
Me too Cindy, but I think Patti may have me beat as far as the amount of times she has changed her van since getting it. LOL
I like your setup. Sweet lady.
Glad you like it!
I am 72 yrs old and am totally amazed at how young this lady looks and how fit and energetic she appears. I look about 15 years older than her and physically I am about done! I don’t know if the van life would be the life for me or not if I were younger and healthier…I don’t think I would have been secure enough but I admire those who chose this life. It hurts my heart for those who have no alternative and have to just eat the best way they can. God be with you, Ms Patty! 🙏🏻
She does take amazing care of herself. Great role model.
Loved your convo! I loved meeting you in Quartzite Patty. I hope we can hang out again. Your van is awesome. And as always Elaine you did a great interview❣️
See you soon enough Debbie. Let me know if you want some help planning your upcoming meetup.
I like your layout. Very nice.
This is so awesome. I still can't wait to get to meet Patti. 😊
Great video. New subscriber
Thanks for the sub!
I love the setup of the Van. Yes, very homelike. The white opens up the look of space. Very Pretty.
How clean and organized is her tiny home
Great Patti 👍.
I have that same chair and I love it. Nice job on the tiny home on wheels👍🏼
Nice work.. I'm definitely following because I soon plan to be doing the same... Thanks for caring to share! ❤
Go for it!
Hey, Elaine, I'm watching this RIGHT NOW!😊 Also, I went over to her channel & became friends! Have a blessed and beautiful day. LUCRETIA 🇺🇸
Great Lucretia. She would be a great person for you to interview on your channel. Let me know if you want to share your contact info with her.
What an inspiring talk she has here towards the end! Very encouraging lady!
I need that sturdy looking chair! Most camping chairs I've tried are hard for me due to balance issues.
I am watching your video with your guest and it has been wonderful listening to two intelligent women talking about real life. This Van is light and airy and not excessive. Keeping it simple is so much easier. Enjoying her family in the mix of her new life. I am 77 as of Jan 2024 and would love to do this Nomad lifestyle but, I have Crohn's Disease and getting to a proper washroom would be a requirement. Still, I am having fun following everyone else.
Stay safe. Thank You from, Ontario, Canada.
Thank you for sharing Heather. The best thing we can do for ourselves is take care of our own needs. Take care. Enjoy whatever you do.
👋🤔5 years ago I just took off in my Kia Rio with my cat and bunny and lived a full year as such. I chose to do it. I kept the inside as a car and made my trunk my storage. The bunny and cat loved to lay in the back window and when I stopped at a red light I could see the people in the cars behind me sit up and say, "it's a real bunny and cat!"😅. We were very comfortable together and both of them would get out of the car with me and stay nearby. They never needed a pen or leash. We would sit at picnic tables and such and hang out. 😊 We were 3 'girls' on a road trip. I considered myself a retired vacationer. I wasn't homeless, I walked away from a perfectly good brick and mortar and decided to venture. I've been with the girls in an apartment for 5 years again now and my feet are itching! I need to find a high top or truck and go again. I'm 62 and want to go across West to East this time. 🤪
I feel your passion, Donna. I too love going on road trips. How fun to have such well trained critters to travel with you. That's great.
Best piece of advice is that if you want to live this life style you have to start purging asap! If you can’t part with most of your belongings, you’re never going to get out on the road! 🙃
Beautiful!! Light, open feeling! Great configuration! May God Bless you with great joy and safe travels!
Thank you! You too!
I intend on doing this in six months thank you I learned a lot today.
Thank You
I agree with this lady about the water , composting is much better! She’s very sweet ! And has a beautiful home ! LA
Yes wonderfully kind and generous lady.
so happy to find you too
Where can I get that Cooler, Nice Van well thought of.
Wonderful I really enjoyed this video and your chat. Patti is an amazing lady. Loved her story.
Love your set up and outlook of van life...thank you for sharing...❤👍👍
Thanks for watching!
I love her set up