Man I am so tired of people telling I don't need so much stuff.

Why NOT????????????????????????????????????????????????????

All my life I have kept up with everyone else's stuff why don't I get to have my stuff? Is that the privilege of only the young or powerful?

What is wrong with having my stuff; the little inanimate things that are souvineers of life? The places I have been, the accomplishment's I made in spite of everyone else's stuff. The stuff that are finally MY toy's that I don't have to pick up and put out of reach of little fingers or out of the path of elderly feet? I'm not taking anything out of the mouth of babes, the bills are paid, Uncle Candy get's his due. So why can't I have stuff? Who is it hurting?

I have it I am not out running the roads. I am not asking you to get me this or that. I got it together; why is that a problem for so many people.

Don't see anyone complaining when they borrow my stuff or it is easier to hang out in comfort and all the family gets to see each other because I have the stuff to do the entertaining, or fix things.

If you come around and see my stuff you get a little window to my soul. Who left footprints in my life. Maybe even tell you how you got where you got because some of the barriers were knocked down.

But if you don't mind I really don't care if you resent my stuff. I hung on to it and maybe it will take you more than just zipping me up in a body bag and turn the bed over to the next but I earned my stuff and I am going to enjoy it.

Far as I see it disappearing into the sunset; being invisiable to the grid is highly over rated. I want to leave a bright red Kiss My Grit's to all the Good ole boy's and girl's that have rubbed my nose it way to long.

This story brought me very close to home OP. Thanks for sharing.

I too work in an overly priced area the West Texas oilfield. Summer before last was servicing a well on a large Ranch when I looked out in this pasture and saw what looked like a vintage mobile trailer house. I must have past it 20 times over next week. The shape and size memorized me soi went to town and bought a pair of binoculars. Next day I went back and caught the most beautiful image. It was a Royal Spartanette rv. I was familiar with the brand made in Tulsa Oklahoma post world war 2. History shows that the Spartan Aircraft Company produced these trailers only couple years after the war.

Long story short I drove up to the ranch owners home and offered her $600 dollars for it. I pulled it to a friends shop and proceeds to inspect. The interior was only slightly worn and still had all original equipment. Best thing was all worked like a champ!

I currently live in this 50% remodeled trailer that after searching previous owners was purchased by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez for $4000 dollars in 1950.

What a find it was!!!

Wow great job! The important thing is hey your free brother! During the summer I have a partime job on weekends at one of the largest rv campgrounds on the east coast and I met a lot of people who are doing the same thing. I think yours is better though because you built it yourself. Enjoy your freedom and live free my friend.

Graywolf keep it cool buddy

Huuuuuuh?? Kuntakinte or you mean someone else??

Now,that's like an adventure...am def in!!

So many people, and so many ways to live. I love seeing the diversity. We all build our own palaces, whether it be in our mind or the materials around us. We mold our belongings and our belongings mold us. Same goes for security, some find it in the simple and others in the gathering. To me both are right if it works to make us more in touch and less in the "worry zone".

I have often thought that the ones who live in the RV camps all year round, or have tiny cabins taking in nature are perhaps some of the riches people on the planet, cause they have let go of the things that clog our arteries.

I guess I like seeing both, but because I have lived with the big and small I have to think about which of them has made me the most secure. It's all about how we get to the place where we can take that deep breath and sigh. And everyone has that place all to ourselves in our minds.

Hats off, and put me on the waiting list when one of you makes the perfect gettaway and rents out that little space of heaven. I want to be there. The thought of paying pennies yet being rich, wow, that's a slice alright.

Sorry i couldn't keep up with everyone yesterday but i lost satellite connection. but to address all here goes~Graywolfkabob, You mean no school buses in your area carrying Children,or do you have kidkabobs there? Yes i've had,and have building and staying in it as i've wanted. I've tore things out and replaced them adding modifications as needed for condisatation,mold,mildew adding3/4 styrofoam in floor 1/4 in top 3/4 in sides before carpeting and petitions. And i can also see 1000 things i don't need but want so i am guilty of being materialistic as anyone only less. You have every right to live as you want as anyone your accomplishment through life. It has been great seeing everyone participating in this topic and won't suggest its works for all,just for me.And again Thank you for compliments, even the graywolfkabob!! An Escimo lived in an igloo long before houses were built!!

I forgot one, Yes this area has a lot of History N.S.E. W. of me. John Wilks Booth was shot near here , Cptn.John Smith,just naming a few. Not far from me bodies were 6 deep during the Civil War very enlightening History. Without our Past our Future is Unsettling!! Y'all come Yuhear!!

it sounds like it has been a dream of yours. congrats!

Not really, I do like the History but that is in all the World!! Some moreso than here! Its like as i massaged another Friend on here earlier, My Future right now is unknown for now but i plan on having the best time getting there! I may become a Nomad and travel for awhile but will be buying o piece of property near my Daughter for stability. That doesn't mean i'm living there. Just throughing her off so she doesn't have me committed to the loney house. Probably a lot think so on here too!! I do like heat so who knows until i die then please leave the extra Hot out if that situation!! Knowing me i would throw the Devil out of Hell anyhow!! I've traveled a lot of these States but never had time to explore each right! With my next project i can do it better and take my time knowing people,maby find that pod of "good people" and plant my butt there forever!! I know by posting this Topic on here i've cut my chances from slim to none??? But what the hay, thats life,you either live it or be buried under the Crap?

sorry I thought it was something you had been planning. Everyone chooses their way for their own reasons.

Nothing for you to be sorry for, its not your fault!! And i wished things had turned out better in the past " most on here wishes that" No its just People in general around the area that makes me sad for them!!

Just remember when adding heat inside metal you will cause condensation, just keep most of the heat away by putting Styrofoam on the inside as well and i've added a dehumidifer as well. And good luck it sounds like a good project to tackle!!

I have seen a movie, they did with a trailer. If you found it, could be worth a pretty penny, esp. restored. FYI. do some more research

No i just modified what was already there, and besides what's safer than a school bus, its built to keep children safe in transport! And i've had a Dodge Champion motor home and that 20 ft.Coachman camper. Hated them both,2/2 tin,with very little insulation before paneling is added? Have you seen one wrecked on the highway? I have you could almost sweep them up nothing left! Good luck and thanks!

No i just modified what was already there, and besides what's safer than a school bus, its built to keep children safe in transport! And i've had a Dodge Champion motor home and that 20 ft.Coachman camper. Hated them both,2/2 tin,with very little insulation before paneling is added? Have you seen one wrecked on the highway? I have you could almost sweep them up nothing left! Good luck and thanks!

That was when they were on vacation and Lucy was inside trying to cook lunch while Ricky was driving.
If I remember correctly, he was towing it with a caddy.

And if i remember correct wasn't Lucy collecting rocks from places they were in the back of that camper? Worth checking into!!

The serial numbers just inside the door jam confirm registration of both Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez.

Yeah that's theatrical history there, Get that checked first before you restore it!!