My husband and I full-time rv'd for 15 years. I am so very thankful for that time on the road with him. We made wonderful friends who are still in touch 11 years after we settled back down in Arkansas. The time on the road is my most precious time with him! I lost him 5 years ago. Yes, there are definitely ups and downs but I would do every bit of it all over again!
Thank you for sharing your story. Cherish all those wonderful memories! We lost my dad a couple years ago suddenly and it really got my husband and I thinking “we don’t have a promise for how long we are here” why do we have to sit here working and wasting every day grinding and not enjoying the life we have now. Retirement isn’t promised as we learned with my dad. So we are ready to tackle this new adventure together!! God bless!
@@rachellejohnrockiejo You will not regret going for it! I will send prayers and many good wishes your direction. I would recommend doing it as long as you can because when we settled down, it seems like we started going downhill. Best wishes to you and many happy miles ahead for you!
He’s been really working on his acoustic guitar skills. He’s actually a bass player and just started learning guitar. I think eventually he’ll let someone other than us hear. lol
So happy you put out this video and are emotionally feeling better. It shows and you know what where you are right now on this journey to heal is real, and like you said it’s not all rainbows and sunshine. Glad you’re showing the real parts and always have thank you.
Just watched your " Boon Docking Accident " video and it just tugged at my heart and almost had me crying. I felt so bad for you. Glad you told us new viewers your life story. You sold me so I subscribed. Please no more accidents. I will keep watching. I actually watched Sailing with the Wynns when they were RVing the U.S. and still watch them to this day.
You guys are so Authentic and it comes across so effortlessly. That is what attracts me the most. . I’ve been watching all day today and I’m not bored at all. I get bored and distracted easily bc of my ADHD.
I love the real content. No sugar coating or telling people what they want to hear. I hope to have an RV in my future someday! Thanks for the great videos!
Me and my sisters spent our early youth (in the late 40’s early 50’s) in the Indiana/Ohio/Michigan area before moving to Houston. In 2020 we went back to visit our relatives and I also took my “lady”, who is from Houston. She was totally charmed by the Midwife “persona” - so different from Texas.
I so appreciative that you and Barry keeping it real! It's one of the reasons I follow your channel, as it helps me (and my hubby) prepare for our upcoming full-time RV adventures. Keeping those prayers around you, Darlene. 🙏💓
Barry, I think you were talking to me when you were talking about those of us who want to start RVing full-time and currently work remote. Well, that's me. I am not scared to full-time RV, however, my husband is not a remote worker, so that is something that we need to work on. He kind of wants to wait a few years, until he retires. Or, he wants to get into the traveling medical field, as he is a CT Tech. But, he feels like he is a bit old for that. He will be 60 in October and isn't as fast as the young pups out there. So many decisions to make. Or, we could just wait until he turns 62 and do some work-camping....etc....! Darlene, I am praying for a speedy recovery for you. Darlene and Barry, thanks for sharing your journey. I subscribed to your channel today. When we do get into RVing full-time, I would love to start my own CZcams channel about our journeys. Now, that has me a bit nervous. God bless you and your family.
Great video ! Darlene , I’m so glad you decided to participate in tonight’s video . Y’all’s story is so touching. That personal insight helps us know you better . I’m gonna keep watching
New subscriber here! Get better soon!! I’m an NP and you are sooo very lucky you have such minor injuries. Just be careful with your neck- don’t take any chances and you should be good as new very soon!! Keep track of your blood pressure for the new doc and let them know if your BP is still elevated so they could adjust your med before you are seen. Otherwise keep enjoying the good life🎉🎉. You will be JUST fine very soon!!
You guys were hitting on so many points that have come in my head over making the decision to go full time. It is comforting to know you are in the same boat as so many others. Definitely looking forward to getting off the couch and really living on the road!
I commented on another video how scared I am now, feeling that we can’t afford this lifestyle we have now worked up to but I’m also excited. I think we will be able to find out how to make it work. We love listening to you two and really learning all we can to prepare for this. Thank you for getting right down to the bare bones so we can be realistic about this adventure!!
Thanks for putting this together, we are in the research phase of this life change and it's wonderful to hear how ya'll started. One of our biggest hangups is giving up our "space", living a few feet away from the next person will take some getting used to...
You definitely have to make time to separate. He goes fishing, I go shopping, or sometimes just take a walk and have alone time. I was surprised that part wasn’t harder. It’s really not that big of a deal… although, we do have more space than most,
I only discovered you guys today and watching you two all day. 8/17/24. Watching you two later today I thought you guys were possibly in entertainment at some point. You both present yourselves in a professional manner and Darlene just has that personality with a spark to her. You’re both articulate also. You’re fun to watch and listen to. I subbed already.
Your accident video caught my eye so i had to check out the rest of your channel. Love hearing full timer stories. I retire next year and plan to become "most timer" with my disabled husband. We live in northeast Ohio. Im an Oberlin College graduate so of course I'm interested after hearing your family story!! My motto has always been live like theres no tomorrow. You never know whats gonna happen in life. Looking forward to binge watching all your videos!
Thanks for keeping it real. I have interest in full time travel sometime in the future but since I had a serious accident years ago, needing multiple surgeries and extended time in therapy to regain my basic life functions, the medical part of being a full time nomad has always concerned me. Not to be nosy, but sharing those details is so helpful! Life can change in an instant! I had several full time nomads that I have been following for several years now, but one of them is slowly becoming more "instagram-y" so that I am not really enjoying that channel anymore. So I was looking for a new channel to follow and you guys popped up... new subscriber here!
Just discovered you, @Like There's No Tomorrow! I'm a Hoosier, born and raised. I definitely went to many "Jesus Music Festivals", too. Now, 62 and in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. My late-husband and I were planning for 8 years to retire and go full-time, but sadly he took his own life on Feb. 20th, 2022. We had bought a place in a gated retirement community in Palmview, TX. due to the pandemic and the need for a place to rest from road fatigue. We had planned to sell the house, but he ended those plans when he ended his time on earth, just 39 days shy of his actual retirement age. We had purged nearly everything in our home and I was paralyzed with fear for the first 6 months - what will I do, what have we bought, should I sell everything for the RV, do I buy a rig and try to do this as a solo female, etc. I haven't sold my home because my oldest son (1 of 3) is still living there, but I'm down here in the sweltering heat of the RGV. (106° today!) I'm glad I found your channel and I hope your healing is rapid. I've also had my brush with fame as a production manager and working with many celebs, as well as working for Linkin Park before Chester took his own life. We have a lot in common. I've been on Mtv, HBO, Cinemax, and Swedish television. I haven't purchased a rig yet, but I know it is what I want to do. I can't bear the midwest winters, but the heat is equally oppressive, here by the border. I'm looking forward to catching up on your journey, from the start. My late-husband and I learned almost everything about RV's through going to RV shows and following all the great CZcams channels like "Today is Someday", "You, Me, and the RV", RV Geeks, Chris and Cherie of "Technomadia", etc.
My wife and I have thought about the possibility of going full time in a motorhome, yes we’ve got way to much stuff to simply move into one, maybe four or five 😜 Were retired, late 60’s, love to see new places, never been “camping”. We like our creature comforts but realize we don’t need all of the stuff we own to effectively live our lives… Questions… (1) Why a trailer rather than a motorhome? (2) How often do you pick up and move camp, as that will affect the budget? (3) Do you try to stick to areas with nice weather, do you avoid winter weather? (4) Does living in close proximity cause problems?
1) motor homes were out of our budget and we liked the look and feel of fifth wheels better 2) we like to move every two weeks 3) We try to avoid the extreme heat and cold but that’s hard in the summer. We do the southwest most of the winter. FL is too expensive and crowded for us 4) as long as we plan “alone” time we don’t have any issues with the close quarters. He goes fishing and I’ll go exploring on my own as well.
I’ve been following and now full time as well and what Barry just said really resonated w me and I so needed to hear it… “what would our lives look like in 5 yrs if we did not do this?” Will we be sitting on the couch? We took the plunge. Only one month into it and still in our home state. Im not feeling the benefits yet, but what Barry said really helped me remember the WHY. Thank you!
The beginning months were our most challenging by far. I’d say at the 6 month mark we felt like we could breathe and truly enjoy. Hang in there and let us know how we can help.
I love how real you guys are. Telling the truth but not being negative. Im wondering how you decided on the type of rig you wanted. Im considering going full time as a single 66 y/o woman and keep going back and forth on a fifth wheel vs class C
Honestly we chose this toyhauler because we both needed separate offices and space for our daughter when she’s out of school. Fifth wheel/toyhaulers were in our budget too. Thanks for watching.
The first video of yours that came across my feed was the one you explained about getting hurt. That seems so scary at anytime but to then be out like you were, SO SCARY!! Glad you are doing alright and hope you heal quickly.
You guys are going to have a great time. Enjoy it while you can. Integrate your music into your travel a lot of people enjoy watching people play while they’re at the campsites. You’re a cute couple. I enjoy your videos. If you haven’t all ready seen keep your day dreams, you need to. Check them out, they have a great show.
You absolutely should still do videos with your brace, as long as you are feeling up to it. You need time to recover too. And yes - it is more than a FT job! lol! - Mike and Shelley
I am so glad I found your channel! ❤thank you for your content. We are heading out to lake George with our fifth wheel as I post this First time for us as well
Hello. Well, Darlene.. even after falling on your head, you look really good. :) I hope you are feeling better and able to get some decent medical assistance. Thanks for sharing. We have been on the road the same amount of time. I am still looking for a remote job.. I am thinking of transcription... that seems to be a pretty decent work when you want to work, so we will see. Hope we can catch up at the Q this winter (if you go that way). Safe travels & heal quickly!!!!
I am so grateful to have found your channel because I love you guys. I am like in your age bracket. We have been planning to travel for a couple of years. I have a 29 year old son, and then my little surprise son, just turned 21. He is headed off to college. I have always been a gypsy soul. I was a single mom and could not afford big vacations, so I bought an old high top van in 2012, and my son's, our dog, and I would go on camping trips. DANG....I missed the boat, because if I only knew about CZcams back then. LOL We were like the beginning of van life. LOL When the boys were not as enthusiastic as Me and Rex (our loyal companion), I would take off on weekend warrior road trips in my 1993 Chevy Hi-Top Van. I put 80k miles on that little booger, visiting adjoining states (I am in West KY by the way), visiting Indiana, Tennessee, Illinois, Missouri, and the farthest was Lawton, OK, which was the old 93's last big road trip after I met Dean. I am so grateful you are feeling better Darlene. I was mortified about your fall. We had just conversed about the insurance crap, and now I need to get my butt in gear after 2 years without insurance, and quit shooting "craps" with this. Looking forward to more great adventures from you guys. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.
Thanks for sharing your story. Ours is similar - same age, 2 kids, empty nest. Wanted to travel while we can. We did buy a home base in Florida in an RV community and travel about 1/2 the year or more the last 5-6 years. Works well for us. God bless and safe travels!
Darlene, I'm so glad to see you feeling better. That was so scary. But I love the color of your neck brace 😆🤣. Happy Birthday Barry🍻! I just turned 60 (gulp) in May and am getting my ducks in a row to be on the road next year. I want to see at least half of the National Parks in the lower US and a ton of forests too. And definitely off-season. I'm not a peopley person. Hope you have a smooth healing journey. ~Kim
Ohhh TOO CUTE! ❤😂 You 2 🥰. 🤭Cutest daughter too 😊 (haven't seen your son yet, This is the 2nd video I am watching of yours but I'm sure he's awesome as well 😊👍🏽)... and Handsome Hurricane Hugo 🐾 😂🤣😂Thank you for your wonderful journey story...and WOW! Mate! What a Musician! Sounded Good Man 😎🤙🏾Is there any way I can purchase your music please? Also, just saw in the comments, that it's your Birthday Barry 😊 🎉 Happy Birthday Mate 🎂 🥳🎉 and here's to many, many more happy birthdays to come 😉👍🏽. Nice to see you already looking amazing Darlene 😊👍🏽. I really felt for you when I was listening to your accident story. I prayed (and will still pray) for your speedy recovery and for a safe journey for you both 😊. Please get bright sensor lights for your porches. Darlene it's lovely to see you but please don't over do it and don't feel bad if you need to take time out to rest. I know it's a painful, restricting and tiring recovery 😮💨. I pray you will not have to endure this situation for too long. Stay Strong 💪🏻. You guys are inspirational 😎👍🏽 Keep Groovin' You 2. ❤ Cheers from the Great Island Continent Down Under 🤠👍🏽🇦🇺
Where I'm from in Michigan has the same mentality about never leave never go anywhere etc. I have always wanted to go see what the country had to offer. In 4 years when im an empty nester I want to join the merchant marine and when I'm not on a ship I want to be in an rv!
Very glad you are getting better! Really enjoy your channel. I also checked out the music and man is it good! Been jamming to it for last two days and it’s now in my workout playlist!
Loved hearing your story. So glad you’re doing better from your horrible accident. We’re heading in the same direction you guy’s are. Full time travel is in our near future. Safe travels to you both.
I had a couple of friends in college (a Christian college in a Nashville) who lived in Henderson Ky, which is very near Evansville. I went home with them a couple of times so I would have been near you at that time. (1979-1981) great to hear your backstory
My only question is, does he call you 'topples' now? Glad you are okay. New sub, wish i had found you sooner, you both seem more fun and more real than most channels.
I’m so glad you’re on the mend. My husband and I love watching all of your videos! Thank you for your hard work. We also have a Valor (37V13) and LOVE it!! It’d be fun to see y’all on the road sometime. Any thoughts on meet ups? Or brand t-shirts or hats?
Yay FamAlly! We might do some merch. We have a friend that did some hats for us, so we’ll see. We are thinking about some meetups. We might try one here in the CO Springs/ Denver area. And we’ll be in the Southwest this winter. Where are you guys?
@@liketheresnotomorrow we live in Yuma AZ for the winter and northern Minnesota for summer. My husband is retiring October 6th so this will free up our lives. I can’t wait!! We have so many trips planned. Where are y’all spending winter?
We will be around the Yuma area in maybe November or December. Not sure yet. I need to go over to Los Algodones and have some dental work done at some point.
Are you glad you bought such a large 5th wheel ? What would change if you could? I am so sorry about your fall and injury. Praying for a swift and complete recovery.
I’m not sure we would change much. This rig meets our needs for two separated offices… but… we do look forward to a smaller rig eventually. It’s just easier. I really do t feel our size has limited us much to be honest. It’s just more to deal with.
2 years and I retire and we are leaving. Like y’all, selling everything and paying off our Rv. Always watching videos and learning stuff. Can’t wait to leave 😊
Your looking way better this week. I always say We have been married 30 alot years and my wife will tell me when its 40 alot years starting point . A day without music is like a day without air~. Can you tell Im typing as the video plays LOL
I found you two last week it was the first video after your fall. Wishing you a speedy recovery. We just did a two trip from Ca to our new home in Virginia in our 28ft travel trailer. Can't wait to explore the Great Smoky Mts. Looking forward to your upcoming videos. Safe travels.
Bummer you were not at the Pac Northwest Alliance Rally in Canyonville Oregon a few weeks ago. 106 units and tons of awesome people. Next year's is in September up in Courdelane Idaho.
Great video guys - love your content and always learn something new! I have some questions around what a boon-docking setup looks like for bigger 5th wheels (40ft) - do you have to do solar or can you use a generator? Any info you have on RVing with pets - we have 1 dog and 1 cat. Also some questions around renting your house, challenges to that, how to, furnished or not, selling your stuff, etc.
We are actually working on some of this but for now…. You can do a gen for a short boondocking stay but if you are around anyone or at a have at host, that may be problematic. We’ll work on the rest for you in a video soon. We rented unfurnished because we did annual and not short term. I’m working on a going full time course that will address lots of this for you❤️
Thank you for sharing about your life. Look forward to hearing about making money on the road. Can you share your experiences about boondocking? Keep doing videos Darlene its real life. 💜
We plan on doing more on boondocking soon. We do have this one you might enjoy Full-Time Off Grid LIVING in a Big Rig! 6 Boondocking Must-Have’s czcams.com/video/88h9mcsnugQ/video.html
I love what you guys are doing. My thing is that I own an auto refinishing business that my wife works with me. Trying to transition into a completely different occupation that would allow us to work remotely is the problem. I'm 62 and will be 63 in November
We did this one pre-accident. As we walk through this accident stuff, we’ll report back on how it goes with claims and alll The Ultimate Guide to Getting Full Time RV Medical Care | Staying Healthy on the Road | RV Life czcams.com/video/uCZLm0i9_c4/video.html
We love yalls channel, videos, etc. We are full time summer rivers. Question. Was Starlink worth the money? We visit some pretty remote areas in Appalachia and sometimes internet is non- existent.
As long as you have some open sky, Starlink is amazing. Even with partial obstructions it’s good. We wouldn’t Rv without it, thanks so much for watching. We appreciate your support.
You guys are high school sweethearts ❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂 awwww God bless you guys, he had a lot hair hahahahahahaha but you guys look young tho! That’s good what’s your diet like? Because I wanna know what you guys eat on the daily, you guys look great!
My Darlene is back!!! You scared me last week. The 1st time i posted i told you how pretty you are and you are back.( meaning you were miserable) Im the 1st one posting and Im going back to the video havent finished. Ill comment more!
Awe. Thank you my friend. Every day is different. Pain and fatigue, then a burst of energy. It’s back and forth but I’m doing everything I can to get back to normal.
Ok, here you go, how do you get medication prescription while your on the road, what type of insurance on the truck and the trailer, and the big question where did you domicile and how did you come up with your decision, there you go, …… I’m waiting hahahaha
Escapees for domicile and mail- we chose Florida because we were already residents State Farm on truck and Progressive on Trailer CVS or Walmart for prescriptions Anything else? lol
@@liketheresnotomorrow, that’s perfect. We’re watching it now, thanks. We appreciate your candor (and pray for your complete recovery) and pray we cross each other’s paths in the future. We’re still in the planning stages as we have to clean up our finances first. 😊
We love Keep Your Daydream, Happily Ever Hanks, Changing Lanes, Kara and Nate (although they aren’t as much Rv as travel), Adventures of A &K, The Border Hookups, Wild RV Life
I was pushed your video on your injury and now have watched this one to the end waiting to find out what happened to your husband. That's what I was waiting for thinking that's what drove you to nomadic lifestyle. Was your husband's injury or accident or health issue before nomadic or after?
Three years before we ent full time he was hospitalized for panic attacks. (More or less). It happened like 16 years ago and we did t see it coming. He’s totally fine now. Nice they found the right meds for him. It’s not what caused us to Rv. More just an overly busy lifestyle and wanting something more for ourselves.
@liketheresnotomorrow Happy to hear he is well, still on pins and needles waiting to hear you are completely well. We planned to retire somewhere in Central or South America. We looked for years and in 2010 we decided on Costa Rica. We were going to go sometime after my husband's retirement at 62. He's 15 years older than I am. At 45, from incredible stress, I had a TIA with 4 hours of complete amnesia. We left within six months of that event. It was all stress. Never looked back, never have regretted. It's not always been easy. You have to be a big girl to adjust to a new culture and life with your husband 24/7 after years of marriage and minimal together time. However we are very happy in this country.
My husband and I full-time rv'd for 15 years. I am so very thankful for that time on the road with him. We made wonderful friends who are still in touch 11 years after we settled back down in Arkansas. The time on the road is my most precious time with him! I lost him 5 years ago. Yes, there are definitely ups and downs but I would do every bit of it all over again!
Thanks for sharing! This filled my heart.
Thank you for sharing your story. Cherish all those wonderful memories! We lost my dad a couple years ago suddenly and it really got my husband and I thinking “we don’t have a promise for how long we are here” why do we have to sit here working and wasting every day grinding and not enjoying the life we have now. Retirement isn’t promised as we learned with my dad. So we are ready to tackle this new adventure together!! God bless!
@@rachellejohnrockiejo You will not regret going for it! I will send prayers and many good wishes your direction. I would recommend doing it as long as you can because when we settled down, it seems like we started going downhill. Best wishes to you and many happy miles ahead for you!
Love how positive you are Darlene, such a beautiful smile!
Barry - we need to hear you play/sing🥰🥰
He’s been really working on his acoustic guitar skills. He’s actually a bass player and just started learning guitar. I think eventually he’ll let someone other than us hear. lol
You can actually look his band up on CZcams!
Was Darlene a singer in the band too?
@@laraoneal7284you DO NOT want me to sing. 😂 I leave all that to Barry.
I love your genuine tears. You wear your heart on your sleeve. Pure heart!
Girl, you look 20 years old! If your husband shaved, he'd look 22!!❤❤🎉
yes, please shave,you're covering a really good face!
Happy birthday Barry!🎉 Darlene you seem to be feeling better. Continued prayers for your recovery.
So happy you put out this video and are emotionally feeling better. It shows and you know what where you are right now on this journey to heal is real, and like you said it’s not all rainbows and sunshine. Glad you’re showing the real parts and always have thank you.
Just watched your " Boon Docking Accident " video and it just tugged at my heart and almost had me crying. I felt so bad for you. Glad you told us new viewers your life story. You sold me so I subscribed. Please no more accidents. I will keep watching. I actually watched Sailing with the Wynns when they were RVing the U.S. and still watch them to this day.
I promise 🤞no more falling on my head. lol
You guys are so Authentic and it comes across so effortlessly. That is what attracts me the most. . I’ve been watching all day today and I’m not bored at all. I get bored and distracted easily bc of my ADHD.
lol thanks. That’s music to our creators ears
Happy Birthday Barry. Thank you guys for sharing your lives with us love y’all and praying for Darlene to have a speedy recovery ❤️🩹
Thanks so much
I love the real content. No sugar coating or telling people what they want to hear. I hope to have an RV in my future someday! Thanks for the great videos!
You’re welcome. Real is an we know to be. lol good luck in your research
Me and my sisters spent our early youth (in the late 40’s early 50’s) in the Indiana/Ohio/Michigan area before moving to Houston. In 2020 we went back to visit our relatives and I also took my “lady”, who is from Houston. She was totally charmed by the Midwife “persona” - so different from Texas.
I so appreciative that you and Barry keeping it real! It's one of the reasons I follow your channel, as it helps me (and my hubby) prepare for our upcoming full-time RV adventures. Keeping those prayers around you, Darlene. 🙏💓
You are so welcome. Thanks for the encouragement❤️
+1 on all of this. I'm doing the same and for many of the same reasons. There are no guarantees on anything. Live now.
Dooooo ittttt! Thanks for watching
Barry, I think you were talking to me when you were talking about those of us who want to start RVing full-time and currently work remote. Well, that's me. I am not scared to full-time RV, however, my husband is not a remote worker, so that is something that we need to work on. He kind of wants to wait a few years, until he retires. Or, he wants to get into the traveling medical field, as he is a CT Tech. But, he feels like he is a bit old for that. He will be 60 in October and isn't as fast as the young pups out there. So many decisions to make. Or, we could just wait until he turns 62 and do some work-camping....etc....!
Darlene, I am praying for a speedy recovery for you.
Darlene and Barry, thanks for sharing your journey. I subscribed to your channel today.
When we do get into RVing full-time, I would love to start my own CZcams channel about our journeys. Now, that has me a bit nervous.
God bless you and your family.
Great video ! Darlene , I’m so glad you decided to participate in tonight’s video . Y’all’s story is so touching. That personal insight helps us know you better . I’m gonna keep watching
Thank you so much!
New subscriber here! Get better soon!! I’m an NP and you are sooo very lucky you have such minor injuries. Just be careful with your neck- don’t take any chances and you should be good as new very soon!! Keep track of your blood pressure for the new doc and let them know if your BP is still elevated so they could adjust your med before you are seen. Otherwise keep enjoying the good life🎉🎉. You will be JUST fine very soon!!
My husband broke his back in 2021 and that included his neck. So we feel your pain. Stay the course it will heal.
Thank you and I WILL!
You two are so darn cute and joyous! Your videos always make me smile because you’re both clearly genuinely nice people.
Thank you so much!! That is a very kind compliment. We appreciate you watching!
You guys were hitting on so many points that have come in my head over making the decision to go full time. It is comforting to know you are in the same boat as so many others. Definitely looking forward to getting off the couch and really living on the road!
We wish you luck in whatever you decide
I commented on another video how scared I am now, feeling that we can’t afford this lifestyle we have now worked up to but I’m also excited. I think we will be able to find out how to make it work. We love listening to you two and really learning all we can to prepare for this. Thank you for getting right down to the bare bones so we can be realistic about this adventure!!
You can do it! And be sure to watch that other video I sent you on how we cut our expenses.
Thanks for putting this together, we are in the research phase of this life change and it's wonderful to hear how ya'll started. One of our biggest hangups is giving up our "space", living a few feet away from the next person will take some getting used to...
You definitely have to make time to separate. He goes fishing, I go shopping, or sometimes just take a walk and have alone time. I was surprised that part wasn’t harder. It’s really not that big of a deal… although, we do have more space than most,
What a great life story (so far) - thanks for sharing !
You are doing what we are working towards. So happy we found your channel and pray you heal up real soon.
Thank you and welcome
I only discovered you guys today and watching you two all day. 8/17/24. Watching you two later today I thought you guys were possibly in entertainment at some point. You both present yourselves in a professional manner and Darlene just has that personality with a spark to her. You’re both articulate also. You’re fun to watch and listen to. I subbed already.
Your accident video caught my eye so i had to check out the rest of your channel. Love hearing full timer stories. I retire next year and plan to become "most timer" with my disabled husband. We live in northeast Ohio. Im an Oberlin College graduate so of course I'm interested after hearing your family story!! My motto has always been live like theres no tomorrow. You never know whats gonna happen in life. Looking forward to binge watching all your videos!
Oh that’s so cool. Go Yeo! Welcome!
Thanks for keeping it real. I have interest in full time travel sometime in the future but since I had a serious accident years ago, needing multiple surgeries and extended time in therapy to regain my basic life functions, the medical part of being a full time nomad has always concerned me. Not to be nosy, but sharing those details is so helpful! Life can change in an instant!
I had several full time nomads that I have been following for several years now, but one of them is slowly becoming more "instagram-y" so that I am not really enjoying that channel anymore. So I was looking for a new channel to follow and you guys popped up... new subscriber here!
Thank so much. We are so happy to have you in our community. Welcome
Just discovered you, @Like There's No Tomorrow! I'm a Hoosier, born and raised. I definitely went to many "Jesus Music Festivals", too. Now, 62 and in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. My late-husband and I were planning for 8 years to retire and go full-time, but sadly he took his own life on Feb. 20th, 2022. We had bought a place in a gated retirement community in Palmview, TX. due to the pandemic and the need for a place to rest from road fatigue. We had planned to sell the house, but he ended those plans when he ended his time on earth, just 39 days shy of his actual retirement age. We had purged nearly everything in our home and I was paralyzed with fear for the first 6 months - what will I do, what have we bought, should I sell everything for the RV, do I buy a rig and try to do this as a solo female, etc. I haven't sold my home because my oldest son (1 of 3) is still living there, but I'm down here in the sweltering heat of the RGV. (106° today!) I'm glad I found your channel and I hope your healing is rapid. I've also had my brush with fame as a production manager and working with many celebs, as well as working for Linkin Park before Chester took his own life. We have a lot in common. I've been on Mtv, HBO, Cinemax, and Swedish television. I haven't purchased a rig yet, but I know it is what I want to do. I can't bear the midwest winters, but the heat is equally oppressive, here by the border. I'm looking forward to catching up on your journey, from the start. My late-husband and I learned almost everything about RV's through going to RV shows and following all the great CZcams channels like "Today is Someday", "You, Me, and the RV", RV Geeks, Chris and Cherie of "Technomadia", etc.
32 years married. You both look and act so young!!
You are now my favorite viewer… lol
Thank you for the information.Me and my husband planning on the road it really helps me a lot
Just found your channel. Can't wait to follow along for your journey! We are weekend warriors with ultimate plan of full time in the coming years.
Welcome aboard! So glad to have you join us.
I love your channel! Thank you for sharing your life with us.
My wife and I have thought about the possibility of going full time in a motorhome, yes we’ve got way to much stuff to simply move into one, maybe four or five 😜 Were retired, late 60’s, love to see new places, never been “camping”. We like our creature comforts but realize we don’t need all of the stuff we own to effectively live our lives…
Questions…
(1) Why a trailer rather than a motorhome?
(2) How often do you pick up and move camp, as that will affect the budget?
(3) Do you try to stick to areas with nice weather, do you avoid winter weather?
(4) Does living in close proximity cause problems?
1) motor homes were out of our budget and we liked the look and feel of fifth wheels better
2) we like to move every two weeks
3) We try to avoid the extreme heat and cold but that’s hard in the summer. We do the southwest most of the winter. FL is too expensive and crowded for us
4) as long as we plan “alone” time we don’t have any issues with the close quarters. He goes fishing and I’ll go exploring on my own as well.
Hi…from Canada…your vlog came up and as I was raised camping, I love to live vicariously thru others lol. Looking forward to watching.. 😄
Welcome aboard!
I love traveling and filming my adventures
I’ve been following and now full time as well and what Barry just said really resonated w me and I so needed to hear it… “what would our lives look like in 5 yrs if we did not do this?” Will we be sitting on the couch? We took the plunge. Only one month into it and still in our home state. Im not feeling the benefits yet, but what Barry said really helped me remember the WHY. Thank you!
The beginning months were our most challenging by far. I’d say at the 6 month mark we felt like we could breathe and truly enjoy. Hang in there and let us know how we can help.
I love how real you guys are. Telling the truth but not being negative. Im wondering how you decided on the type of rig you wanted. Im considering going full time as a single 66 y/o woman and keep going back and forth on a fifth wheel vs class C
Honestly we chose this toyhauler because we both needed separate offices and space for our daughter when she’s out of school. Fifth wheel/toyhaulers were in our budget too. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the background. We are most timers so your thoughts are valuble.
Glad it was helpful!
We have been doing the same thing, ❤ we are almost there to getting our RV. We have researched 2 1/2 years. Can't wait to meet ya'll on the road.
That is awesome!
So nice to see you in better spirits. I was so sad for you.
Awe thanks. I’m trying. It’s just taking time.
The first video of yours that came across my feed was the one you explained about getting hurt. That seems so scary at anytime but to then be out like you were, SO SCARY!!
Glad you are doing alright and hope you heal quickly.
Thank you
@@liketheresnotomorrow you’re welcome
You guys are going to have a great time. Enjoy it while you can. Integrate your music into your travel a lot of people enjoy watching people play while they’re at the campsites. You’re a cute couple. I enjoy your videos. If you haven’t all ready seen keep your day dreams, you need to. Check them out, they have a great show.
Thanks so much. We are actually KYD Insiders. Love them. They were our original inspiration.
Ohhhhh your husband can really sing 🎤 oh snaps he was really good!!
Yes he can😜
Thanks for the info! I somehow found you guys last night. Love it!
Welcome aboard!
You absolutely should still do videos with your brace, as long as you are feeling up to it. You need time to recover too. And yes - it is more than a FT job! lol! - Mike and Shelley
Thanks guys. Imma trying.
I follow a couple with a page called Sharing The Journey. They tell all too!
And they work at the campgrounds to supplement income.
Cool. We’ll have to check them out.
New subscriber. God bless you all and many prayers 🙏🏻 ❤️
Welcome!!
What a great story! Loved the pics! 😊
Thanks so much!
I am so glad I found your channel!
❤thank you for your content.
We are heading out to lake George with our fifth wheel as I post this
First time for us as well
How exciting. Have fun
Thank you for your sharing your story thanks hopefully my wife and i will meet you folks someday maybe
I hope so too!
I loved hearing ur backstory. You guys are so interesting.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hello. Well, Darlene.. even after falling on your head, you look really good. :) I hope you are feeling better and able to get some decent medical assistance. Thanks for sharing. We have been on the road the same amount of time. I am still looking for a remote job.. I am thinking of transcription... that seems to be a pretty decent work when you want to work, so we will see. Hope we can catch up at the Q this winter (if you go that way). Safe travels & heal quickly!!!!
We are not super into Q but we might be nearby. Keep in touch. Thanks for your well wishes. Appreciate that.
I am so grateful to have found your channel because I love you guys. I am like in your age bracket. We have been planning to travel for a couple of years. I have a 29 year old son, and then my little surprise son, just turned 21. He is headed off to college. I have always been a gypsy soul. I was a single mom and could not afford big vacations, so I bought an old high top van in 2012, and my son's, our dog, and I would go on camping trips. DANG....I missed the boat, because if I only knew about CZcams back then. LOL We were like the beginning of van life. LOL When the boys were not as enthusiastic as Me and Rex (our loyal companion), I would take off on weekend warrior road trips in my 1993 Chevy Hi-Top Van. I put 80k miles on that little booger, visiting adjoining states (I am in West KY by the way), visiting Indiana, Tennessee, Illinois, Missouri, and the farthest was Lawton, OK, which was the old 93's last big road trip after I met Dean. I am so grateful you are feeling better Darlene. I was mortified about your fall. We had just conversed about the insurance crap, and now I need to get my butt in gear after 2 years without insurance, and quit shooting "craps" with this. Looking forward to more great adventures from you guys. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.
Oh my gosh we love this! Your boys will never forget those adventures. And think of those yet to come.
Thanks for sharing your story. Ours is similar - same age, 2 kids, empty nest. Wanted to travel while we can. We did buy a home base in Florida in an RV community and travel about 1/2 the year or more the last 5-6 years. Works well for us. God bless and safe travels!
That is awesome!
New subscriber here. You are both so charming and honest
Thank you so much! We appreciate your support.
I would love to hear the health why to Sarasota!
BEEN FULL TIME RVING AND WORKING FROM MY TRAILER NEARLY 9 YRS. ANNAMAY
Welcome. Nice to meet you
What a wonderful video! So much of it that I can relate to! Glad to see you are healing Darleen💖
Thanks for watching and your well wishes
Darlene, I'm so glad to see you feeling better. That was so scary. But I love the color of your neck brace 😆🤣. Happy Birthday Barry🍻! I just turned 60 (gulp) in May and am getting my ducks in a row to be on the road next year. I want to see at least half of the National Parks in the lower US and a ton of forests too. And definitely off-season. I'm not a peopley person. Hope you have a smooth healing journey. ~Kim
Thank you Kim. We hope to see you out here when you get going
Ohhh TOO CUTE! ❤😂 You 2 🥰. 🤭Cutest daughter too 😊 (haven't seen your son yet, This is the 2nd video I am watching of yours but I'm sure he's awesome as well 😊👍🏽)... and Handsome Hurricane Hugo 🐾 😂🤣😂Thank you for your wonderful journey story...and WOW! Mate! What a Musician! Sounded Good Man 😎🤙🏾Is there any way I can purchase your music please? Also, just saw in the comments, that it's your Birthday Barry 😊 🎉 Happy Birthday Mate 🎂 🥳🎉 and here's to many, many more happy birthdays to come 😉👍🏽. Nice to see you already looking amazing Darlene 😊👍🏽. I really felt for you when I was listening to your accident story. I prayed (and will still pray) for your speedy recovery and for a safe journey for you both 😊. Please get bright sensor lights for your porches. Darlene it's lovely to see you but please don't over do it and don't feel bad if you need to take time out to rest. I know it's a painful, restricting and tiring recovery 😮💨. I pray you will not have to endure this situation for too long. Stay Strong 💪🏻. You guys are inspirational 😎👍🏽 Keep Groovin' You 2. ❤ Cheers from the Great Island Continent Down Under 🤠👍🏽🇦🇺
Where I'm from in Michigan has the same mentality about never leave never go anywhere etc. I have always wanted to go see what the country had to offer. In 4 years when im an empty nester I want to join the merchant marine and when I'm not on a ship I want to be in an rv!
Very cool!
Very glad you are getting better! Really enjoy your channel. I also checked out the music and man is it good! Been jamming to it for last two days and it’s now in my workout playlist!
Awesome! Thank you!
Loved hearing your story. So glad you’re doing better from your horrible accident.
We’re heading in the same direction you guy’s are. Full time travel is in our near future.
Safe travels to you both.
Yes!!!! Hope to see you out there
I had a couple of friends in college (a Christian college in a Nashville) who lived in Henderson Ky, which is very near Evansville. I went home with them a couple of times so I would have been near you at that time. (1979-1981) great to hear your backstory
Oh yes. We are very familiar with Henderson. Good people. The heartland.
Appreciate the time stamps!
I always try and do them on longer videos with specific topics. Glad that was helpful.
My only question is, does he call you 'topples' now? Glad you are okay. New sub, wish i had found you sooner, you both seem more fun and more real than most channels.
Ha! He knows better 😜Thanks for subbing!
This was a great video/message. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to the updated remote work video.
You got it! Hoping to get it to you guy in the coming month
Hope you are feeling better good to see you again
I’m so glad you’re on the mend. My husband and I love watching all of your videos! Thank you for your hard work. We also have a Valor (37V13) and LOVE it!! It’d be fun to see y’all on the road sometime. Any thoughts on meet ups? Or brand t-shirts or hats?
Yay FamAlly! We might do some merch. We have a friend that did some hats for us, so we’ll see. We are thinking about some meetups. We might try one here in the CO Springs/ Denver area. And we’ll be in the Southwest this winter. Where are you guys?
@@liketheresnotomorrow we live in Yuma AZ for the winter and northern Minnesota for summer. My husband is retiring October 6th so this will free up our lives. I can’t wait!! We have so many trips planned. Where are y’all spending winter?
We will be around the Yuma area in maybe November or December. Not sure yet. I need to go over to Los Algodones and have some dental work done at some point.
Are you glad you bought such a large 5th wheel ? What would change if you could?
I am so sorry about your fall and injury. Praying for a swift and complete recovery.
I’m not sure we would change much. This rig meets our needs for two separated offices… but… we do look forward to a smaller rig eventually. It’s just easier. I really do t feel our size has limited us much to be honest. It’s just more to deal with.
2 years and I retire and we are leaving. Like y’all, selling everything and paying off our Rv. Always watching videos and learning stuff. Can’t wait to leave 😊
Best of luck!
Your looking way better this week. I always say We have been married 30 alot years and my wife will tell me when its 40 alot years starting point . A day without music is like a day without air~. Can you tell Im typing as the video plays LOL
Awe thank you. Feeling a bit better for sure.
I found you two last week it was the first video after your fall. Wishing you a speedy recovery. We just did a two trip from Ca to our new home in Virginia in our 28ft travel trailer. Can't wait to explore the Great Smoky Mts. Looking forward to your upcoming videos. Safe travels.
That is awesome! Love the Smokies! Welcome!
I love your attitudes and watching your videos. Sorry to hear you’re never moving back to Sarasota. I sure do miss dancing to Barry’s band!
Awe. He does miss performing and we miss our Sarasota peeps but we do love to visit still.
Bummer you were not at the Pac Northwest Alliance Rally in Canyonville Oregon a few weeks ago.
106 units and tons of awesome people.
Next year's is in September up in Courdelane Idaho.
We went to that one last year. Fun people.
Great video guys - love your content and always learn something new! I have some questions around what a boon-docking setup looks like for bigger 5th wheels (40ft) - do you have to do solar or can you use a generator? Any info you have on RVing with pets - we have 1 dog and 1 cat. Also some questions around renting your house, challenges to that, how to, furnished or not, selling your stuff, etc.
We are actually working on some of this but for now….
You can do a gen for a short boondocking stay but if you are around anyone or at a have at host, that may be problematic. We’ll work on the rest for you in a video soon. We rented unfurnished because we did annual and not short term. I’m working on a going full time course that will address lots of this for you❤️
Thank you for sharing about your life. Look forward to hearing about making money on the road. Can you share your experiences about boondocking? Keep doing videos Darlene its real life. 💜
We plan on doing more on boondocking soon. We do have this one you might enjoy
Full-Time Off Grid LIVING in a Big Rig! 6 Boondocking Must-Have’s
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I love what you guys are doing. My thing is that I own an auto refinishing business that my wife works with me. Trying to transition into a completely different occupation that would allow us to work remotely is the problem. I'm 62 and will be 63 in November
Yea that’s tough. I hope you find the solution that works and the timing that’s right.
Great video. Thank you for sharing your journey. Did you learn anything on medical from RV?
We did this one pre-accident. As we walk through this accident stuff, we’ll report back on how it goes with claims and alll
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Full Time RV Medical Care | Staying Healthy on the Road | RV Life
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Glad you r feeling better.bradeton fla here.love u r videos
Thank you!!
We love yalls channel, videos, etc. We are full time summer rivers. Question. Was Starlink worth the money? We visit some pretty remote areas in Appalachia and sometimes internet is non- existent.
As long as you have some open sky, Starlink is amazing. Even with partial obstructions it’s good. We wouldn’t Rv without it, thanks so much for watching. We appreciate your support.
You guys are high school sweethearts ❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂 awwww God bless you guys, he had a lot hair hahahahahahaha but you guys look young tho! That’s good what’s your diet like? Because I wanna know what you guys eat on the daily, you guys look great!
Soooo much hair and hairstyles. lol We aren’t Uber healthy but we keep it in check and workout often.
Happy b’day Barry. What actual day is it❓. My b’day is august also. When is Darlene’s birthday ❓❓
You are turning a bit so I hope your recoverry is progressing well!
I still can’t turn my neck but the overall pain and soreness is slowly going down.
I love this! I also am from Evansvile, Indiana.
Yay! Love us some Hoosiers! We visit at least once a year. Maybe we’ll do an Evansville meetup
Happy Birthday Barry!
Thank you
Another great video.
Y'all rock!
My Darlene is back!!! You scared me last week. The 1st time i posted i told you how pretty you are and you are back.( meaning you were miserable) Im the 1st one posting and Im going back to the video havent finished. Ill comment more!
Awe. Thank you my friend. Every day is different. Pain and fatigue, then a burst of energy. It’s back and forth but I’m doing everything I can to get back to normal.
I would say get on the camera every single week. My son used to like to buy weird clothes from Goodwill and he said hey Rock what you got 🙂
lol My daughter does the same! Thank you😜
Ok, here you go, how do you get medication prescription while your on the road, what type of insurance on the truck and the trailer, and the big question where did you domicile and how did you come up with your decision, there you go, …… I’m waiting hahahaha
Escapees for domicile and mail- we chose Florida because we were already residents
State Farm on truck and Progressive on Trailer
CVS or Walmart for prescriptions
Anything else? lol
I wish we would have known to do this. Now we are retired and old. Lol
The swelling in your face is down, you are looking good Darlene
Awe thank you for saying that. Man, I can’t wait to get this brace off. I feel like a turtle. lol
lol i don't remember either year married
if you don't mind me asking, what type of remote work do you guys do?
Digital Marketing
What was the RV show that you saw?
Oooh good question. Big Time RV? Maybe
@@liketheresnotomorrow, that’s perfect. We’re watching it now, thanks. We appreciate your candor (and pray for your complete recovery) and pray we cross each other’s paths in the future. We’re still in the planning stages as we have to clean up our finances first. 😊
@@OurSojournersJourney good for you guys. The fun is in the planning too
Who are some of the other CZcams rvers you follow?
We love Keep Your Daydream, Happily Ever Hanks, Changing Lanes, Kara and Nate (although they aren’t as much Rv as travel), Adventures of A &K, The Border Hookups, Wild RV Life
BARRY you looked like a ginger. Very Cute. Was ur hair reddish in ur younger years? Are u related to Prince Harry. 😂You two are an adorable couple.
He! He was a little ginger in the beard… before the grey. lol
@@liketheresnotomorrow How cute. I have always loved reddish hair on kids and adults.
I was pushed your video on your injury and now have watched this one to the end waiting to find out what happened to your husband.
That's what I was waiting for thinking that's what drove you to nomadic lifestyle. Was your husband's injury or accident or health issue before nomadic or after?
Three years before we ent full time he was hospitalized for panic attacks. (More or less). It happened like 16 years ago and we did t see it coming. He’s totally fine now. Nice they found the right meds for him. It’s not what caused us to Rv. More just an overly busy lifestyle and wanting something more for ourselves.
@liketheresnotomorrow Happy to hear he is well, still on pins and needles waiting to hear you are completely well.
We planned to retire somewhere in Central or South America. We looked for years and in 2010 we decided on Costa Rica. We were going to go sometime after my husband's retirement at 62. He's 15 years older than I am. At 45, from incredible stress, I had a TIA with 4 hours of complete amnesia. We left within six months of that event. It was all stress.
Never looked back, never have regretted. It's not always been easy. You have to be a big girl to adjust to a new culture and life with your husband 24/7 after years of marriage and minimal together time.
However we are very happy in this country.
@@kimberlypuravida5690 wow. That’s an incredible story. Good for your guys
Did you go to Denver?
Colorado Springs
@@liketheresnotomorrow how’s the O2?
Not bad. My BP is down a bit.
Do not leave a neck brace on...need attention?
What?
She is wearing it for a reason.
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