tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37887744.post3018283121617046262..comments2023-11-02T05:45:49.846-07:00Comments on Women RVers: Econ 101Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37887744.post-87217583507450821082008-11-09T09:19:00.000-08:002008-11-09T09:19:00.000-08:00I was lucky or psychic because I started planning ...I was lucky or psychic because I started planning for a recession in June 2001 when I had a premonition there would be another big quake in the San Francisco Bay Area. All summer, I gathered gear, food and money for the earthquake "go bag" in my car trunk. Then 9/11 happened while I was purchasing my first RV. I loaded everything from the car into the RV, and learned about boondocking and other survival techniques. Then I wrote the book on frugal RVing and practiced what I preached. That's why I had enough in savings to take advantage of huge sales at two different stores. I didn't purchase anything frivolous and the classics I have will last at least two years. I make my living as a forum administrator here at RV Bookstore, and take care of the RV Travel and Free Campgrounds websites. I'm also a volunteer camp host at a CA state park so that covers my rent and utilities except for propane. In return, I sell firewood, answer questions about fishing and the local area, and generally chat with campers. It's a tough life but...;-) Send me an email and I'll try to help.Adrienne Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377682459469961778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37887744.post-70939971734436338492008-11-09T07:37:00.000-08:002008-11-09T07:37:00.000-08:00helloWe are also rv'ers who haven't retired yet an...hello<BR/>We are also rv'ers who haven't retired yet and I would love to know how you make money on the laptop. Jobs are so hard to come by right now, especially if you are within 3 months of retirement. Someone suggested filling out surveys--what's your thoughts on that? <BR/>I can't even begin to imgaine spending $300 on a wardrobe right now our quest is to survive until March when social security kicks in! haha<BR/><BR/>I hear ya tho on the Sat/Dish tv etc--we get whatever we can with our antenna on top and will use a convertor box when we have to, rather than buy a new digital tv. I guess we have learned to be content with what we do have. We also love dvd's and yes, even VHS (imagine that--everyone sells them at yard sales now) and many times the vids are much better than what is offered on tv that nite. <BR/><BR/>I hadn't heard about mervyn's but at this moment, that would be a "pipe dream" SHOPPING when we are Surviving! haha<BR/>We love this lifestyle and wouldn't trade it for anything, but being Social Security people will be much better than right now. I am battling for disability, my hubby is wanting work, has applied all over so for right now, we will carry amish people to wherever they want to go and call it good. Where there's a will, there's a way.<BR/><BR/>Sorry for the length of this. I will be subscribing to any updates on this! Enjoyed reading it! Thanx I had never even thot of making own christmas cards to go with giftcards etc or even doing electronic cards with an electronic giftcard--might be safer to go with electronic giftcards. thanx for that thot too. Annie in KYAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02641530847041243068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37887744.post-47026109757571135142008-11-08T11:35:00.000-08:002008-11-08T11:35:00.000-08:00I apologize and have removed the comment.I apologize and have removed the comment.Adrienne Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377682459469961778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37887744.post-77729230666149841162008-11-08T11:28:00.000-08:002008-11-08T11:28:00.000-08:00I think you need to stick to RV'ing and not make c...I think you need to stick to RV'ing and not make comments on others clothes. don't be critical unless you have walked in someone elses's shoes. Your politcal comment put you in a bad light. We need to look at character and unfortunately your comments makes me wonder about your character.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37887744.post-15546829025777332312008-11-08T09:16:00.000-08:002008-11-08T09:16:00.000-08:00I was just teasing. If I had that kind of money to...I was just teasing. If I had that kind of money to spend on a wardrobe, I wouldn't know what to buy first.<BR/><BR/>I definitely have to go shopping with you. I thought I was doing well purchasing a year's wardrobe for $300 including shoes, underwear, skirts, blouses, pants, sweaters, blazers and jewelry. Looks like I can take some lessons on how to save even more. Back to the spreadsheet.Adrienne Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377682459469961778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37887744.post-85655450255227141872008-11-08T09:10:00.000-08:002008-11-08T09:10:00.000-08:00I watch TV on my laptop through streaming video fr...I watch TV on my laptop through streaming video from the station. For example, I enjoy "CSI" and the latest episode is available on the CBS website the day following the telecast. There is also an archive of the season's episodes. I click on the one I want to watch and enjoy. Eventually, I will purchase a TV tuner card that plugs into my laptop so I can watch live TV.Adrienne Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377682459469961778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37887744.post-73823396782248898632008-11-08T08:28:00.000-08:002008-11-08T08:28:00.000-08:00Obviously you don't have the same wardrobe nee...Obviously you don't have the same wardrobe needs as any governer, and you are buying for yourself, not your large family as she was.<BR/>You are still a big spender in my book as it has been along time since I spent $300 on wardrobe needs, obviouly we have different needs. But on the whole I agree, selling our sticks & bricks was a liberating experience and we aren't retired but stay within a 30 mile area when "in residence". As more than 1 person has said, if you don't like the neighbors, or the management, pick up your marbles and leave.<BR/>K in NVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37887744.post-20306579613099404382008-11-08T07:33:00.000-08:002008-11-08T07:33:00.000-08:00How do you watch TV on your laptop?? Would love to...How do you watch TV on your laptop?? Would love to watch the San Diego Padres playAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37887744.post-48284449194690597062008-11-04T23:46:00.000-08:002008-11-04T23:46:00.000-08:00Thank you for the invitation. I've already contrib...Thank you for the invitation. I've already contributed to "The Woman's Guide to Solo RVing" by Jaimie Hall and Alice Zyetz. We have an excellent DVD in the RV Bookstore" "Buying a Recreational Vehicle" by Chuck Woodbury with the Better Business Bureau.Adrienne Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377682459469961778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37887744.post-23657621499085771032008-11-04T09:00:00.000-08:002008-11-04T09:00:00.000-08:00Hi There,Sorry I didn't see a place with contact i...Hi There,<BR/><BR/>Sorry I didn't see a place with contact information, so I decided to post on the comments. <BR/><BR/>I would like to suggest a link exchange with the RV ebook "A Solo Woman's Guide to RVs", that has just been newly released by author Janet Groene and Duffie Books. <BR/><BR/>Go here for more information on the ebook http://www.solorvwoman.com/ or if you would like to see where to purchase it, go here. http://www.duffiebooks.com/order.htm<BR/><BR/>The link could be on either of these sites.<BR/><BR/>Thanks<BR/><BR/>email me at theresa@duffiebooks.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189774924799914299noreply@blogger.com