tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post4089267793573760375..comments2024-02-08T03:19:48.451-07:00Comments on Box Canyon Blog.com: Transitions and Reverse Migrations: Confessions Of A Half-Time Rv'erBox Canyon Blog.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-25687433429307977572018-12-03T06:53:22.641-07:002018-12-03T06:53:22.641-07:00For me, the 50's and 60's and 70's wer...For me, the 50's and 60's and 70's were the Golden Age for that kind of Vagabonding. Having perfected the art of "boon docking" and upgraded from car and tent to a clunker Rv with a heater, fridge, and stove, I'm still at it...at least part time. It began to get more difficult with the advent of "internet," where "secrets" are leaked to the world. You might cross paths with us someDAY should you take up the Bike Based Vagabond life. But we'll be spending nights in Rv Goldie. :)<br />thanks JillBox Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-12929049744898974932018-12-02T22:47:05.157-07:002018-12-02T22:47:05.157-07:00I have fond memories of a three-month road trip al...I have fond memories of a three-month road trip all over the U.S. in 2001. We traveled in my Geo Prism. Our guide was a spiral-bound book, printed on cheap newsprint paper, that listed every free campground in the United States — mostly Forest Service and BLM semi-developed sites. Some were really nice, pit toilets and picnic tables, and we were often the only people in the campground. Seems like such a quaint era. <br /><br />I managed a couple of longer vehicle-supported vagabonding in my 20s before deciding that #vanlife isn't really for me. I didn't like the stress of finding legal camping mostly free of irritating neighbors, every night. That alone seemed to take up so much time. If I ever return to full vagabond lifestyle, it will be with a bicycle and the belongings I can fit on that bicycle and nothing more (except a few boxes in storage to swap out gear relevant to the seasons.) Of course, I'll have to see how I still feel about this after 10 or 20 more years of aging. But perhaps, someday. Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-2278203585110937372018-11-28T06:27:09.198-07:002018-11-28T06:27:09.198-07:00Ha...spoken like a true fellow cynic, Sherry :) ...Ha...spoken like a true fellow cynic, Sherry :) Travel on...<br />markBox Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-45150908771957175962018-11-26T04:49:48.163-07:002018-11-26T04:49:48.163-07:00Beautiful pictures, great stories as always. Glad...Beautiful pictures, great stories as always. Glad your injury took care of itself without the dangerous medical establishment getting involved. You have to stop eves dropping on my thoughts and conversations about full timing. I hate reservations. But it's not only we bloggers who have done this. Some folks have made a lifestyle out of encouraging others to sell it all and hit the road. And now the national media has picked it up, front page stories, magazines, tv shows, sigh. . Isn't the Trump recession/depression on its way to provide some relief? Plus horrible weather from climate change? Optimism is my strength!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-80845351413025676412018-11-25T20:32:12.975-07:002018-11-25T20:32:12.975-07:00Big BLM policy changes coming to that area soon. I...Big BLM policy changes coming to that area soon. It could be greatly restricted...a few group sites and closed up when they are full...<br />We'll see...<br />markBox Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-25450987270093709302018-11-25T20:29:58.202-07:002018-11-25T20:29:58.202-07:00Gee, you put a lot of pressure on us to continue r...Gee, you put a lot of pressure on us to continue risking our lives for your entertainment :).<br />I see the day coming, tho, but it's down the road a ways...<br />thanks Sonoma Pals, enjoy your smoke free air!!!<br />markBox Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-12520862244372043842018-11-25T20:27:06.983-07:002018-11-25T20:27:06.983-07:00Caleb and Kelli speak highly of you! I hope you fi...Caleb and Kelli speak highly of you! I hope you find some kind of compromise; it is good to get away from "home" once in a while, no matter where you live. We wish you well, Deanna.<br />markBox Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-53895401753284480572018-11-25T20:24:43.410-07:002018-11-25T20:24:43.410-07:00You lived through the "Golden Age," in m...You lived through the "Golden Age," in more ways that Rving :(Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-20330710599788432312018-11-25T19:49:56.009-07:002018-11-25T19:49:56.009-07:00And I completely do not understand why anyone woul...And I completely do not understand why anyone would advertise a nice quiet boondock spot. Do they want to invite the crowds in? I've left some terrible reviews of places I love in hope of scaring off a few potential campers...KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-84544146050462998202018-11-25T19:48:10.227-07:002018-11-25T19:48:10.227-07:00I agree - it is really shocking when a loud and ob...I agree - it is really shocking when a loud and obnoxious group/family decides to set up camp 15' away from our previously quiet campsite. We flee as fast as we can... and it is getting more common. <br /><br />Beautiful photos from your boondock. We have to get down to the Hurricane area. We haven't been there yet!!!KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-85836758333511741242018-11-25T16:44:10.694-07:002018-11-25T16:44:10.694-07:00Nice Thanksgiving entertainment, wasn't expect...Nice Thanksgiving entertainment, wasn't expecting this one. Actually been too busy EATING TURKEY and enjoying our CLEAR SMOKE FREE AIR here in Sonoma Co. Our color is probably the best every, except for the vineyards, they all froze, so the tourist are not going to be smiling.<br />Great you made it back to family in Ohio, that's the place to be the 4th week of November. <br />As far as staying home in Winter time, ye'll if you've got a broken leg, otherwise don't take away this important form of entertainment for us arm chair over the hill nature lovers. :)<br />Stay Thirsty my friends & Safe Travels homeDoug Ericssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10140868404330468658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-67138873655182239162018-11-25T16:37:01.766-07:002018-11-25T16:37:01.766-07:00Timely topic, Mark. After four years of full-timin...Timely topic, Mark. After four years of full-timing, I’ve just bought a house and have my beast of a fifth wheel for sale. It just felt like the right time for me to get off the road. I agree with all the comments about crowded parks, reservations way in advance, more children at campgrounds, etc. It’s just not the same for me now. Perhaps in the spring I’ll look at Class B’s for shorter trips. I’ll miss staying at Osage Beach with your kids 😊 DeannaPetDochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005405116520406028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-41725780665258638002018-11-25T14:37:34.110-07:002018-11-25T14:37:34.110-07:00If you're lucky enough to find a remote boondo...If you're lucky enough to find a remote boondock, don't tell anybody. We RV, traveling, blogging, and photo makers are at least partially at fault. When I hit the road 40 years ago the few people I chose to make contact with were shocked I traveled alone. Alone is hard to find now, unless I stay home. Even while my wandering soul wants to travel. I refuse to believe I am old.Gaelynhttps://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-89378670197195251822018-11-25T04:24:49.362-07:002018-11-25T04:24:49.362-07:00Sigh...world is shrinking.Sigh...world is shrinking.Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-12873403339813322402018-11-24T19:43:57.529-07:002018-11-24T19:43:57.529-07:00Mark, glad to hear you have a few good boondocks l...Mark, glad to hear you have a few good boondocks left, fingers crossed that that continues. Please do let us know when you are in Tucson, we would love to see you. Safe travels.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />JimJim Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03670581493715112773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-68946759997125994302018-11-24T18:00:45.683-07:002018-11-24T18:00:45.683-07:00And there is the internet access that virtually al...And there is the internet access that virtually all travelers have.<br />Google ‘Virgin,UT,free camping ‘ and you will get multiple hits.<br />There are no secret spots anymore.<br />They are all gone.EdDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-70240134968112348152018-11-24T12:22:20.670-07:002018-11-24T12:22:20.670-07:00Yeah, we love not having a plan. Boon docking allo...Yeah, we love not having a plan. Boon docking allows us to do that, it's just getting more and more difficult. We still manage to find solitude in a few Utah Places. thanks A.Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-43332134978401793342018-11-24T12:19:54.072-07:002018-11-24T12:19:54.072-07:00Thanks Jim. We never made reservations in the pas...Thanks Jim. We never made reservations in the past...just cruised in and almost always found a site, even in National Parks. Ha. Not any more. Being spontaneous types, we still don't make reservations and seldom get to stay in any park or campground. That's ok...we still have a few boon docks everywhere we go. Just have to get used to the "neighbors."Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-54544440050176756152018-11-24T12:16:16.063-07:002018-11-24T12:16:16.063-07:00I get it...
We'll swing by to see your new hom...I get it...<br />We'll swing by to see your new home :)Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-62086584266386135532018-11-24T12:14:44.074-07:002018-11-24T12:14:44.074-07:00I agree, we bloggers are largely at fault for the ...I agree, we bloggers are largely at fault for the "problem." Purdy pictures in Purdy places: who wouldn't want to hit the road? Just trying to lower expectations out there...the golden age always passes. <br />Thanks MarkBox Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-56122015336393662642018-11-24T11:27:56.886-07:002018-11-24T11:27:56.886-07:00It's getting crowded out there. We don't ...It's getting crowded out there. We don't boondock (no ground clearance) but the commercial parks are getting very difficult as well. There are places we book a year in advance. How's that for spontaneity. After paying the insurance on the RV, it's causing us to rethink how much it costs to store and insure for a few months of usage. However, after seeing your photos and Suzanne's photos we do want to return to Utah, but probably not Moab Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-49048801367980411012018-11-24T11:27:39.608-07:002018-11-24T11:27:39.608-07:00Getting harder and harder to find space in RV park...Getting harder and harder to find space in RV parks every year. One must make reservations way in advance now. We are enjoying the transition to part-time RVing. Although I must say it felt pretty strange to winterize and put the bus in storage. Will be interesting to see what we do in the spring......Enjoy your family reunion in O hi O. :)Jim Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03670581493715112773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-40097033006711809652018-11-24T06:38:51.057-07:002018-11-24T06:38:51.057-07:00Agreed, the number of folks on the road full time ...Agreed, the number of folks on the road full time seems to have more-than-doubled since we hit the road in 2012. I personally am happy to take a few years off from RVing, and we'll think long and hard before we buy another RV. Regardless, I hope you and Bobbie visit us in Prescott at some point!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-88678789131426095112018-11-24T06:37:16.264-07:002018-11-24T06:37:16.264-07:00You forgot to mention that along with the Harley a...You forgot to mention that along with the Harley and a Hummer, every RVer hitting the road also seems to have a blog or Facebook account to showoff their enviable new vagabond lifestyle. With such advertising, it's no surprise the campsites are filling up. <br /><br />Well, what ya gonna do? At least yours is entertaining and your photos are lovely. Mark Cardinalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827260106034542812noreply@blogger.com