72 yr old woman lives in a her suv with no toilet or fridge and she's happy!! Why???
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- čas přidán 19. 12. 2023
- More and more seniors living on social security are having to face the hard reality that they will not be able to afford to live in traditional housing. Many are choosing to live as nomads in rvs, vans, campers, and even cars boondocking or camping in low cost campgrounds. Such was the case with Daryl, a 72 year old solo female who saw the handwriting on the wall and decided to take control of her destiny rather than leave her future in someone else's hands.
PLEASE NOTE: In the video introduction I indicated that Daryl decided to.move before being evicted. What was meant by that statement was before high rents forced her out. Daryl was not in the process of being legally evicted for those who may think that when seeing the video.
For many watching this video you may be facing the same situation Darryl found herself in. I hope this video offers you some information that will be helpful as you make whatever difficult choices you are facing and lets you know that you are not alone. Daryl told me that one of the reasons she agreed to do this video with me is that she wanted to encourage others who are facing losing the roof over their head and let them know that it is.possoble to be on the road and boondock like she is doing.
If you enjoy seeing these videos please hit that LIKE button to help me continue and let me know in the comments what you think about the choice Daryl made and if you may face a similiar situation. - Zábava
This is such an important issue. Thank you for featuring these women who raised their children and their social security is so low they cannot afford to live. Shameful country sending our taxes to fund endless wars and to other countries. Daryl is lovely and has such a great attitude.
Sounds familiar! I turn 70 next week, and I knew I wouldn’t be able to afford rent once my daughter graduated high school. Financially, I’d be no better off in subsidized sr housing than I am on the road. So, I’ve been mostly boondocking / staying in free BLM or NFS campgrounds since July, and love it! My Odyssey minivan works well enough for my pup and I, but I do have a bucket potty and intermittent refrigeration. May the road rise to meet you!
You are far from alone. More ajd more seniors, especially women, arenfacong simoliar circumstances. I will he in Quartzsite from at least 1/11 to 20thm Would.livr to chat with you if you are there too. If you are interested hit me up on email.
Happy Birthday, Libby!!!
I also turn 70 next week, (28th) I hope you have a great Birthday 🎉
“May the road rise to meet you.” I love this and hadn’t heard it before. Thank you. Happy Birthday.
May the wind be at your back❤️
It's wonderful to see seniors rebelling against the system!
I don’t think she is rebelling, she had limited options, so no choice
@ollie2034 but, she states she is happy with her life. Likely, much happier than working her arthritic hands to the bone serving the Elite.
I turn 70 in April and there is no way anyone can convince me this is a good way to live. And I own a truck and travel trailer so I know what it entails. I feel sorry for these poor women. Shameful that seniors are not being taken better care of.
I feel the same
Agree,this seems to be what the world economic forum talked about when they said "you will own nothing and be happy". 🤷🏻♀️.
@@dianamewyeah definitely , but all the elites will own it all
It is rough
Yes.
Daryl is an amazing lady, and I love her confidence. She assessed her rental situation and decided to be proactive. She is intelligent and resourceful. And she has so much common sense. I totally am rooting for you Daryl! Thank you for sharing your home with us 🥰👋👋👍👍
"Intelligent and resourceful" people don't end up having to live in a van down by the river.
Some people get taken for everything by a spouse. Man or woman.
Some get disabled by a sickness or accident.
Some were stay at home mothers/wives and gave up years of earnings. Some took care of parents until the end.
I Totally Agree With Every Word That She Said, & I'd Like To Live On Those Terms.But I Don't See It Happening.
I loved this woman. She’s so creative. Prayers for her health and safety.
Academy award for this lady...that pancake small shelter type thing that fits on her head?..PRICELESS
It was a riot wasn't it🤣🤣🤣
Yes...but SO PRACTIFUL...YOU COULD EVEN CHANGE YOUR CLOTHES
She’s wearing a hat on her head - non?!
I am only 63, but I have to admit that this would totally frighten me. I need a toilet so often and , without a good guard dog of a goodly size, I would live in fear. And, as cold natured as I am, I would have a hard time staying warm enough. If it is hot, I can't sleep. If my feet are cold, I can't sleep. And, as many times as I tried, I can't sleep on inflatable mattresses. I would be miserable. I am so in awe of Daryl. May God protect her
I’m 64 and when I have to go I have to go then ..Couldn’t not imagine living like this ..I’m so thankful that I have my tiny apartment..It does worry me sometimes that the person who owns the building will sale out..He dont raise the rent on his tenants like most do
I’m a little older & don’t like the cold, but we can adapt. One thing I’ve done every morning is make sure that I’m able to touch my toes, then slide on underwear & jeans while standing on one leg. Decades ago I read that balance is the most importance in staying young & fit. Also, strengthening & posture exercisers 10-15 minutes a day really does pay off.
@@sunshine3914 I can touch my toes, but I haven't been able to put on pants of any type unless I am standing in a door.
I know that you are right. I have heard of this myself. I will start working on that very thing. Thank you for the reminder of how important it is
Camping like this is not for every one. Each to its own. I love camping. At 80. But needs access to a potty.
This is not for everyone. It is wise to know that.
Wonderful interview Carol. Although I feel sad that Daryl had to make this decision, I admire her resilience and pray that she stays healthy out there.
Thank you for sharing her story.
🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
This lady is awesome and her set up is just what I imagine I will be doing very soon. I am 79 and will be 80 in a few months. The less there is to deal with the happier I know I will be. She is certainly admirable for her creativeness here. I wish I had done this 5 yrs ago when my partner passed away... could have saved a lot of $$ and had more fun than just staying in a house that in a few months I will not be able to afford. Thinking that I will definitely have a potty set-up of some kind .
Safe night time potty relief a must.
I would love to interview you when you make the move. If you are going to be on the Westcoast and need help with the build I know some folks that I am pretty certain would help you. Just shoot me an email at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
Love people who can stand back, see the writing on the wall, and take steps to deal with reality. Thank goodness we live in a country where people can still boondock or do the LTVA thing, feel safe, and have a peaceful life.
That's the beauty of simplicity and being in touch with nature! For outdoor enthusiasts like us, it's all about finding happiness in the little things and appreciating the freedom that comes with it. By the way, have you heard of the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's an amazing backup power solution for outdoor adventures, designed to keep your devices and appliances running for extended periods. Check it out if you're interested!
Thanks, I needed to hear this. Very sage advice. ❤
Thank Goodness😊
While not everyone staying at the LTVA's are in dire financial circumstances, many are. and the BLM Land and LTVA truly are a blessing to thousands of people every year.
Can you ask people, personal financial questions (they can always choose not to answer) like how much they can live on, did they get vehicle cheaply and if so, where did they buy it etc.
What a lovely, brave and awesome lady that is! She is completely comfortable with her situation. She goes with the flow en doesn't complain.
What an inspiration this woman is ❤
Thank you for this video Carol. Greetings from Hetty from the Netherlands!
True
An upbeat spirit
She took action
She did not wait for eviction
Good for her
All the best to you in the Netherlands
Welcome to you from the Netherlands. I visited that amazing area many years back and have happy memories of such. Daryl is a wonderful example.of someone who assesses their situation and makes a practical plan and carries it out. She is indeed an inspiration to many who will see this video.
A wonderful lady. I wish her many blessings. Enjoyed seeing her van. 😊
It’s sad us seniors have no homes, thanks America for giving us shitty social Security benifits.
I’m a senior myself & I don’t care what anyone says, how “free” they feel living in their CAR, this is NOT a way to live as a senior citizen!!! Eventually she will need some kind of medical assistance & good luck being out on the road or camping somewhere. Just saying…😮
That is why I suggest that going in folks have an exit plan in mind they can work towards for if or when they may have to come off the road.
It’s better than sitting in an efficiency waiting for the same end result. At least she’s meeting new people, socializing and trying to live seeing different places before the end of her life.
Wow. This lady is amazing. She refused to put up with rent increases and now she's free and living the way she wants! Your a strong woman and your making it work! I take note of all the things I see in these videos. I may give it a try one day myself. Thanks for the video!😀
I lived this way for a short time in my 20s when I was on between jobs. The only thing i was free from was comfort and security. A bedroom, a toilet, running water and temperature contols are simply the minimums we should be able to expect when you're an old woman or man. Our culture is really pathetic.
Did you hear how living out of the box is helping her feel alive again?
@@infiniteinfinity9802 I am not criticizing that woman. I am condemning to eternal shame the sick American culture where its most vulnerable seniors are gathering in car camps for moral and material support, living in their metal and plastic vehicles with no amenities to make them comfortable and keep them healthy because corporate greedsters have priced them out of existence in their communities. “Happiness” is relative to the misery of seeing tax and insurance and rent bills appearing in your mailbox knowing you can’t pay them. Running away in an old car with a foam bed, blankets and plastic storage containers to a homeless status will be her last freedom. Is this the country you want to live in? The one where old people are starved out of their homes and are putting themselves on the cold or hot road rather than be safe in an indoors home they can depend on? That’s such a big American lie about what ‘freedom’ is. And I have no doubt she and some of the rest of them when put in front of the camera are cheered about it when you feature them as fierce and happy in their little beat up cars. Excuse me for my empathy. I fear that they will freeze to death or die of heat stroke because they’ve been led to believe in the ‘fierce and happy’ expectation they are modeling for other desperate seniors that the sick American society is spitting out in disgust. The irony is unbelievable. On one hand you cheer the newly homeless in their ‘car camp’ life and then you all do a 180 and cringe at the cities overwhelmed with car camps everywhere. Pathetic.
I agree that those basic amenities snould be available to any person needing them, especially seniors. But, there are some who do choose this lifestyle even though they don't have to..For some it is a better option than sitting alone in an apartment day in and day out waiting to expire.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621I totally agree with you!! Hope you both continue to have many more safe miles in your future....
Totally agree... Our government doesn't care about our elderly but gives everything to the illegals.
God bless this sweet lady.
I loved this interview! I have a forester and thought it was too small for fulltime camping but this video opens a candid window a d I truly appreciate this woman's brave soul! So practical and logical. She really shines and I'd love to be her neighbor!
Daryl would be a fabulous neighbor!
If I had a car and a tent I would be more than willing to live this way !!! Freedom !! Nothing like it ❤❤❤
How are you living now? Are you stuck??
I have a car and live in a tent... there is nothing like it! Hope you can find your freedom, too!
This is hardly freedom. She is vulnerable to extreme weather events, roving thugs, no facilities should she become ill and as she continues to age. No, thanks.
I feel free in my home
Life is what you make of it. Not everyone can afford housing, but we make the best of what we're given. Praise God
Well said!
The elderly for the most part have worked their entire lives and deserve a dignified old age. Housing should be provided by our government on a sliding fee scale based on income. No one should have to pay more than a third of their take home income on housing. It makes me sad to see this but I’m glad she is happy at the moment. What will happen when she has a health crisis and can no longer live this way? We must have an adequate social safety net in this country.
You are preaching to the choir. I couldn't agree more. Until seniors really band together on these issues as a powerful voting block like the Christian right did change is unlikely.
She’s lovely. And she’s out there, having an adventure. I’m sorry that she doesn’t have more and that this was her best option, but i do believe she’s happy. I hope she has many more years of fun out there.
Daryl is the kind if person who will make the best of whatever circumstance she is in. Such an encouragement to others.
There are lots of free campsites in the national forests. Every two weeks you have to move about a mile but lots of places are clean and rather safe.
With two roof panels she can have a 12 volt refrigerator.
I am 82 with a truck camper and solar panels.
I love national forests. Oje if my favorite ones is Shasta Trinity with 3 waterfalls. There are campsites for $7.50 with America the beautiful oass.
Gosh, I feel sorry for all those who can’t barely afford apartment or housing due to the economy skyrocket and then they have to live out of their car as old as the 72 year old woman with her SUV and a tent connected to her SUV. She doesn’t have any children? Or family? Your friends? Well, sometimes when you don’t want to bother anyone and not really feeling sorry for yourself, but do what you have to do to survive and be comfortable about it. She’s a strong woman in the head and body. God bless her.
You have a special gift of finding awesome people Carol. Thank you for sharing this lovely lady & her sweet home with us ❌⭕❌⭕,Iris & Little One 👋🐾
I am just plain lucky🥰
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621NO....YOU HAVE GIFT FOR MAKING,CONNECTIONS
God Bless Her , May God Be With You Two Women 🙏
What IMPRESSIVE WOMEN both of you are! To the person doing the show and interviewing, what an excellent job! What a good heart you have and what a good service you're doing with this channel! And to the woman staying in this CAR⁉️
Just WOW‼️‼️
WHAT AN INSPIRATION YOU ARE! EXCELLENT JOB!❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much Shirley.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 you're welcome, and seriously, thank YOU!
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621she can came to my house I have an extra room my Doughter n son work all day I’m home alone all day she can stay with us and use the bathroom shower is safe and pretty neighborhood in Buckeye . I’m 62 retired don’t work .just stay home cook clean and take care of my 2 cute friendly dogs .
Hi Carol. God Bless her and best wishes on her journey. Thank you Carol for sharing. ❤🙏🏼.
Wonderful lady! I admire her and wish her all the best.
One of the perks of being a vegetarian and living out of your car, is that you don't need refrigeration to keep your food in. Fresh vegetables, fruits and breads will keep for many days, and coffee, tea, olive oil, ghee, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices and grains will keep indefinitely. Of course, there is always canned meats for non-vegetarians. It helps to have a source for ice close by, however, if you need it.
I wonder if her power station could manage a small ice maker?
This is so sad. No one can be safe and comfortable living like this. People just accept situation insted of all of us demanding solution from goverment. We need affordable housing and we need it solved now. Peopke should strike, vote , do whatever but do not accept as normal what actually is not normal.
Good for her 😊❤🚐❤️
I’m grateful to have a minivan 🚐 😊I can live in her when I need to (and I have). My daughter (21 yrs old) and I have talked about and decided we will always choose a vehicle we can camp and live in if we had to do it in an emergency ‼️. I’m not of retirement age so I can’t just take off and enjoy the road like I’d like. But I enjoy camping in my Toyota sienna from time to time.
The Toyota Sienna is a grratchoice for camping. My friend Pascal at Tiny Campers CZcams has done some fabulous conversions in his.
My 80 yr young camping friend has been living in her 2004 minivan with her dogs for 16 yrs. She also has no toilet but does great with the New Mexico annual state parks pass in winter. They have water, power, trash, and restrooms. She camps in NF or BLM camps in summer.
Wow. I would live to meet your friend. She sounds amazing!
You say this is all you have and your Happy! Yes! She's alive and healthy! She's got an income, even though its small but she has that, she has a car, food, shelter! There are peiple living in homes who are minimalists and have VERY little in their homes!
I say, you go girl! God Bless!
Nobody loves it. You have no choice. No one can be happy living that way exspecially at your age. I will never believe u can be happy with no bathroom , running water, or no electricity god bless you.i am 73 and would be where your at but I am living with my oldest son and grandchildren. I am blessed to have him.she is an inspiration to all those who find themselves in that situation. It’s better than being homeless. Oh wait she is homeless just living in her car. No one at her age should be living in there car.
Where would you be living if you didn't have your son, or if you could no longer live with your son? People have to live somewhere, and a car is a lot better than the streets.
@@stormyweather2807If Americans don't like this, you should campaign for a proper welfare state, like we have in Britain. Instead of the patchwork quilt of rubbishy social services you've got. But no, any welfare system that actually works is dissed as "socialism". Have a look at Invisible People's recent video on Finland's success with the American concept of "Housing First".
The human race has survived over 200,000 yrs without bathrooms, running water or electricity.
I hope one day a Good Samaritan will offer her a home or government subsidize place for her.
You have to apply for low income, income based, senior housing and get on the waiting lists (also apply for Sec 8 HUD housing voucher which brings the rent down lower and better housing inspections) and be patient and wait, and wait. The thing I don't like is all the government beaurocracy and then the dealing with the management companies that operated these housing sites.
Very sweet lady, I am glad she is happy and keeping safe
This is the new reality for many seniors. Some of us started life as housewives, ended up divorced, went through rehab, whatever - we weren't able to save a lot for retirement. It doesn't have to be a gloomy ending - my husband and I are luckier than most, and we are looking for an ambulance to convert into our retirement tiny home. Here's to outdoors, adventure, and being alive!
❤darryl is a beautiful woman. Thank you for sharing this story with us ❤
She is indeed and a beautiful and kind spirit.
I'm 72 and have been priced out of housing. I sleep in my Nissan Altima in the winter in the desert to save money to rent in the summer. But because of health issues i will have to use most of my social security check to rent. But i will go to the food bank for food. And pray for the good Lord to come and get me.✝️🙏❤️
I would really.like to talk with you . If you are willing youbcan reach me at:
Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
This is a sad world when people of a certain age has to live in there cars. We the USA can take care of other countries, but not there own. My prayers be with you! 🙏🏿🙏🏿 all in this situation.
I 100% agree with you
Our priorities as a country are certainly.out of whack!
Ya...like,Totally,INSANE
Its heartbreaking. But I dont think its people of a certain age ....its all kinds of ages
I like that little heater too, I found it on Amazon. The Pancake, 😆! Darrel has got it all together with a good attitude and now she can save her money up and have a little nest egg. The US just makes it so hard for people to afford housing here. I just saw a story of a 41 yr. old mom who bought a house in Sicily because she couldn't afford one in Atlanta. Thanks for sharing with us today Carol, take care now.
I use a medium size bowl with a nice lid in my suv for the restroom . Then dump when I find a dumpster or restroom. Put it in a cute bag with tp and wipes. 😊
Carol, great interview and Daryl great story. I know there are a lot of people who can’t understand how someone can live in a van. I lived 14 years in a truck, yes working and driving the country to deliver and pick up loads. Still stayed in places that a lot of people didn’t like. I always moved if I didn’t feel safe. I will be 70 in April and miss being on the road. My husband and I are working on a mini bus now so we can travel. He will be 76 on the 30 of this month. We have only been married for the last 8 years. But have both always wanted to travel. Me not having someone tell me where to go or when to get there. Lol. Wishing you all safe travels out there and can’t wait to get out there and meet so many that I am now friends with.
Congratulations on the mini bus. Hope to meet you and your hubbies one day.
I hope this lady moves to a town. This is ridiculous. Cars brake down. Now, whoever is a stalker for women will knoe her location and make of vehicle.
Why aren't churches building apartments?
I am 71 and disabled. Social Security said I didn't work
enough.
This is a crisis in America.
That eohld defeat the pirpose of her choosing this lifestyle to save money. And, there are people around her looking out for her. That is what happens in this community. Having said that, there is a housing crisis in America and seniors living solely on social security are being hit hard by it.
Refrigeration and plumbing are overrated. I'm a nomad with similar conditions and I do fine. Perspective is everything, as always.
See you down the road.
I always say different strokes for different folks. Do what works for you.
but when you live from place to place and then have refrigerators boy are you grateful
What a brave lady, I’m very impressed with her decision. We can really live on very little. I just returned from Asia and I want to go smaller myself. I don’t want to live in my car but if it came down to it I could do it. We’re a lot stronger than we think we are
Downsizing can really be freeing. I am seriously considering moving into a tiny house.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 lots to chose from in that area, Glo. I’m still watching you wherever you go! Merry Christmas, friend 🎄
Daryl, thank you for sharing your bravery and hope.
What a wonderful interview Carol! Daryl finding joy and being grateful for feeling alive again is awesome! She is truly my definition of being rich. A camping toilet could escalate her to millionaire! ❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️Money brings comforts but does not bring happiness. It makes you more aware of what is really missing. I have downsized soooo much!!! Feels great!!!
That is such a true statement. Money can provide comfort but not happiness!
Wow I can't believe she's 72! Bless her.
I know, right!!!
This lady is adorable, such a sweetheart
Carol, can you share how she finds these "no frills" campgrounds? That's a great resource for folks who want a little more security than boondocking, but lower cost than a regular campground.
I know that Daryl has the America The Beautiful pass. With that she camps on National Forest property and their campgrounds, Corp of Engineer sites, and other locations under that pass. You can go online and search for those campgrounds for any location where you will be. Campendium is one site, freecampsites.net is another, and just putting in free camping, dispersed camping or National Park campgrounds, etc. I camped at Shasta Trinity National Forest campground for $7.50.per night with the pass ajd at at Corps of Engineer Campground in Waco Texas with hookups, free showers, and more on a lake for $12. Hope this helps.
Carol this was a great interview. We can all learn from Daryl.Some choose full time nomad life out of necessity and it really upsets me that our country doesn’t help it’s senior citizens better. Income based rent used to be 30 % I don’t know what it is now. If utilities aren’t included people can’t hardly afford that with their other bills.
It is not.only rent. Everything else has gone up so too!
'If utilities aren't included'--utilities are rarely included, unless you can rent a small room in a house.
Wht is tht tht is said you can tell the soul of a country by the way it treats its most vulnerable.
What choice does she have? You can be happy or depressed! Everyone deserves a home! What away to spend your golden years. Only in America!
Why is everyone saying only in America....about everything? They make it seem worse than other worse places. I lived in Italy for many years and came back to the USA and would NEVER live in Italy again....
Great interview. She has created a nice place for herself. I like the tent she has. Well done.
Daryl evaluated her options and chose the one that best suits her. Bravo to her for that!
I got the idea of camping in my car when I drove from Alaska to Louisiana in a 2003 Subaru Outback. I loved that car even more than my present van. This nice lady looks like she’s comfy and listening to her intuition. I think her car of choice will serve her very well. Love that tent attachment!
Daryl is happy and that says a lot!
Thank you for sharing. I am 64, and doing my best to stay healthy. I know that when my husband, who is 8 years older and not in good health, passes away, this may be my best option for a good life. I am catching up on your videos. You are such a kind-hearted woman. Thank you for sharing these options for those like me.
A very smart lady to get herself minimally prepared. Shes more prepared than i am and im now 66. I lost all my stuff when a massive hurricane came thru a few years back.
I am so sorry to hear about you terrible loss. Yes, Daryl did start getting prepared in advance.
Good for her , she's right. Life is to be lived - and not in front of a tv set! It's not how much you have ,it who you are that counts!! Congratulations!!
Can't we all help her out bless her I feel for her
Perhaps she will start a CZcams? I'll ask her when I am back in Quartzsite.
She’s amazing woman at her age manage to survive physically and wishing her a healthy life and longevity
WOW! What a shocker but however it's become reality for so many, too many. I suppose I could do it but in an rv. This would have to be pre-planned out. Thanks Carol for giving us all a reality check that none us are too "high up" to live like this.
What a delightful person! I pray that she is blessed, and she has a great time and thank you for introducing her to us! She gives me a lot of hope!
That is wonderful. I am 60 and I’d love to do that, with a little tent on the side. One should eat as little as possible though.
I can totally understand this. She is the master of her own life. Nobody can tell her to leave. Well, I suppose the host of these camping sites, but it's not the same as an egotistical property manager who thinks he's in control of your life. Might as well be married to an abusive jerk. No thanks to that, and yes to this!! She's enjoying the great outdoors and meeting people who are nature lovers too!! 👏👏💕😁
She truly seemed happy when I interviewed her.
I admire her spirit. I am a 60 year old man and moving into my 2012 Toyota Prius hybrid hatchback when my lease ends in a few weeks. It has climate control for cold and hit weather. Uses, if needed, less than a half gallon per night for the climate luxury. Can hook up a power inverter to secondary battery for power like a house. See mountain springs adventures videos for full details. Enjoy....
I love this wonderful ladies attitude, however, I do feel a bit for concern that she gave up low income subsidized senior housing. Where I am at it can take years to get into this type of housing and if she were to lose mobility, she would be without a place to sleep. I get it though, I would rather live in my Mini Van if all I could afford was to pay rent and never do anything. So sad we have to make these choices. The idea that a person who has worked and contributed to society cannot even pay rent and do some car camping to travel is so sad.
I was doing the arithmetic: if rent was $1000, 5% would add $50. The next year, 5% of 1050 would be 52.50= $1102.50. Personally I agree with the anxiety of giving up the housing, knowing that it could take years to re-enter. But, we all have one life to live and she's living the adventure. I'd have to have "some" plan for potty, but, Depends likely takes care of such routine #1 matters.
@@teresaforsyth6185I agree. I think if I had to choose it would be adventure. I just hate that people have to make these choices.
@@teresaforsyth6185$1100 is £866. Our rent here in South West England is £600 a month. Been here 13 years, no rent rises. If I had nothing but State Pension I could still live here. We can get housing benefit with up to £16,000 in the bank. No car, we have good public transport. Your housing crisis over there is because you refuse to consider a proper welfare state, because it's "Socialism".
@@radicalcartoons2766 as a life-long US citizen, if T***mp wins again, how may I come to Wales to live for four years?? Likely, likely, if I'm prudent, I can live without assistance, quietly and benevolently, there in Wales, where much of my ancestral DNA comes from. Does Wales take kindly to folks from other countries wanting a "change of scenery"??
such a nice lady, seems like she is happy. i pray that she is safe and continues good health
I don’t think she is very happy about it. But she will not complain. This lady has a lot of dignity’.
Loved this one!!! Love Daryl!! She reminds me of one of my aunts who has been on the other side for several years now. Carol, I so hope you do a follow up on Daryl soon!!! Maybe even put her in touch with Bob Wells? Doesnt Bob have a program where he gives vans to people in need? Not saying she needs one, but her vehicle has so many miles and a van could have a bathroom in it for her. Also, from the comments, some (understandably) think this is aweful. But for some, it is worse being confined in 4 walls alllllllll day long all alone. it seems Daryl is one person who does not like the confinement. I do hope she is truly happy and has an amazing next few years!!!!
Everyone loves Darryl🥰
We have a room available with its own bathroom, low rent, in a 55 and over gated community, very safe neighborhood if she is interested. We help folks in need of a place to stay. We are in texas now, but took folks in while we lived in SC too. Have excellent references if she needs a landing place.
That is very kind of you
Ohhh what strong, resourceful & Brave folks!! I’m so very happy there is at least a place they can congregate in the mostly -brutal USA winters. God Speed my dear friends!!
To see nomads of all ages working with less inspires me. I am currently setting aside less things for the road ,donating or selling everything else. If it don't fit in my van and my 5x5 storage locker I don't need it. I can't empty this house fast enough. Life is to short to be held hostage over material things.
Thank you for the most inspirational content in van life🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I'm looking forward to YOUR VIDEOS. I just subscribed to you. I'm your first subscriber🙋🏽♀🏆💖✨I am preparing to do van life (in my mind) so we'll see how that goes 🙂
@@user-es9vs8bi5c Thank you. I will be posting my transition and the anxiety that I am going through parting with material items. Thank you again.
Hello beautiful lady, stay strong, I am 64 and headed to living n my car.
Good luck and safe travels to you.
Something is wrong with the system when you are priced out of subsidized housing.🥶🥶🥶🥶
Daryl, has her self quite a set up to keep her happy, love that!
Saddens me that America has billions for wars and people who are old do this..... America is not the dream😢
It is an American tragedy in the making!
There is no place in the world right now that is a dream.
Gutsy lady admiration and respect
Thank you for this interview with this lovely lady.
I think this lady is so brave! and positive. I dont think I could do this. But glad that she is happy doing it!
Daryl is indeed a brave and positive lady.
What a positive, resourceful woman.
Lovely lady enjoying her new journey!❤
It’s just sad that people have to go to these extremes after working all their lives are being a stay at home moms
It would be an idea for 4 seniors to go together and purchase one or two cheap rural area, non-zoned, acres and divide it in four sections and have a fire pit , circle sitting for socializing, a covered cooking area, a shed for work and garden supplies etc... Work together to bring in water, take out trash, etc... maybe have a little garden. I heard Traveling with the Gramkracker purchased 0ne or two acres in Arizona and has built a tool and supply shed, work shop shed, and is fixing it up a little. It's about 5 miles to go get water and supplies. Too hot to stay in the summertime but other seasons is fine. He has friends come and visit from time to time. Some other people are doing this too. I think he go a couple of acres for $5000 loan. The reason I haven't taken to living as a senior nomad is I'm uncomfortable with just the absolute feeling of isolation and not being with more experienced people. It's frightening. What I see from most all the nomad videos is that most people are "alone".
That is a good idea but haven't found anyone who actually wants to go in on a property so I am doing it myself.
She has a very clever setup, she makes me feel like it’s never to late to get a brand new start. Thanks for sharing.
So true!
Smart lady!
I researched and opted for a Matrix after my Exodus in 2012.
I wasn't necessarily looking for something that I could live in if I had to.
But I noticed that a lot of senior citizens had Matrixes so I was looking for something that was reliable, had enough room with my kids needed to stretch out on a road trip, something I could afford on my school clerk salary, something that I could transport lots of things around in but that would fit into my small area garage.
We had always gotten oversized, gas guzzlers. I had begun researching vehicles close to 6 months before I filed to leave.
After teaching two teens to drive and allowing my daughter to use it to commute to classes, it was totaled on the parkway. (Wrong way driver headon).
Then I got another hatchback, but living in it still wasn't on mind.
Then my son stop by on his way from Kansas down to Florida.
He is a medically retired mechanic from the Army so he knows cars.
When I saw his Subaru, I knew what my next (and last) car was going to be.
Thank you for sharing your ideas!
The use of those magnetized screens for the frameless doors was pure genius!
I know. I am going to steal that idea🤣🤣🤣
Daryl is a lovely lady and we all can learn some things from her. I might have missed her interview. Thanks Carol for this video.
At 71 years old yes, this is very familiar to me. Rent is ridiculous. Anything over $300 makes it very tough to make it
Aunt Daryl. you are an amazing woman!
I can see more and more people living like this. The people that rent are going to have to lower their prices to get through too
I also see more and more people becoming nomads in vehicles, not so much tents. I see rents possibly ceasing to increase as much but not going lower. I think that shop has sailed.
Thank you ladies for sharing 🌻🐝✌️💞🤟✨️🧚♂️
I wish governments would be more proactive in building tiny homes for affordable housing.
I've lived in my 2021 Chevy Express van with no refrigeration, a toilet, or running water since May 2023. I wouldn't change a thing!
You are a truly fortunate person to have lived a life that you wouldn't change. Not many people can say that!
good lord how
This is no way for you to live outdoors by yourself at 72 Please be careful out there😢
She has a good vehicle and nice Kelty - I liked her potty outfit! LOL and if it works go for it. I am in low income senior building - the neighbors are edgy and keep breaking into my place - they must have a master key. I am saving for a van.
That is terrible! I pray you are able to get a van soon!
God Bless you, Daryl for living the life you want to.❤ But, Why in America would a 72 yr. old person using a c-pap be forced to do so?
We are seeing this happening to many of our elderly! I for one own a home paid off, but as I age, noticing that 6 bedroom, 3 level house and even if only 1 acre it's getting to be to much for me to maintain! I did OTR EXPEDITE for 11 yrs and do have an idea of living in it full time so thinking of doing it! Only thing I will truly miss is my garden, canning of veg, and canning jams, I make for family and friends as gifts!!
It would be hard for me to leave an acre of land and my garden too if I were in your shoes.
6 bedrooms, 3 levels, 1 acre, that's like a palace to most Brits! Why can't you rent out the upper levels and live on the ground floor?
@@radicalcartoons2766this house was 1st built in 1846, and 2nd part built in 1896. Indoor plumbing added around 1930 putting only 1 bathroom on main floor! Turning into 5 bedroom upstairs and 1 bedroom downstairs! We have updated the Electrical and plumbing to bring that up to code! The cost to totally remodel to what I would want is around $75,000 - $100,000!! And now could go up to $125,000!!
She seems really happy but I don’t forget that at first time she left her appartment for hack of financial means. Affordable housing should be a priority ! That said, I hope she has the energy to continue for a few more years! This way of life certainly keeps young longer.
As most things in life the attitude someone has while going thru something makes all the difference.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621amen...I,m 75...still going strong*( and even camphost...FREE RENT PLUS $$$$...in my tiny school bus....RENTS ARE...OUTRAGEOUS
This may aggravate some folks, but our government should be helping people like the senior citizens, the veterans and the homeless instead of spending tax payer money to help the illegals. I would be extremely pissed off if my mom had to live out of her vehicle. I have nothing wrong with people living in their vehicles. I have been thinking very seriously about it myself as an adventure to see more United States sites. I am lucky and blessed to have my home and everything I own paid off. God bless the folks that are having to do this as a way of surviving.
Didn't aggrevate me. I agree. When folks live in their vehicles by choice that is a great thing. But many don't have a choice.
I’m a senior who will be living in a van by this time next year, but I’m not buying into the story that those who have even less than I, are the reason that so many seniors & veterans in the US are unable to afford housing. There’s always been an extravagant amount spent on military contracts. If they could funnel just 2% of that into affordable housing, we’d be way ahead of any other country as far as quality of life, & still maintain a kick ass military.
BUILD THE WALL!!!
So Americans can live their lives too!!🇺🇸🇺🇸
Dense people with zero comprehension of the real issues. The freakin wall is stupid. It is a deflect issue, so you pay no attention to real issues.
Your wannabe dictator gave the rich more tax breaks, raised taxes on the middle class, added 25% to the National Debt. A BIGGER INCREASE THAN ANY FOUR PRIOR PRESIDENTS COMBINED!!!
Your wannabe dictator made hate and cruelty acceptable.
Make the rich PAY TAX! That is a real solution that would help. Have the repugs pay back the money they syphoned from Social Security. SS would NOT be in the perilous state if reagan and crew hadn't thieved OUR MONEY!
Do some real research and stop yapping fox talking points like a brainless puppet. You are part of a large community called The World, so pay attention and learn. Ignorance serves no purpose. sheesh....
Amen!
God bless and keep her and all . I am not a loner and would be terrified. She has a lot of courage.
Daryl is really what I call a Shero. Not that she doesn't at times experience fear, but she continues on!