bananaphallus
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CATBOAT. CATBOAT requires no fuel CATBOAT.
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OK, it's on.
So this is what I want to do in life.
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CATBOAT. CATBOAT requires no fuel CATBOAT.
shadowdrums4
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Sorry man but what makes you think the economy is getting better? With how expensive the bills getting passed are, I doubt very seriously that we will get better soon. Maybe a little better but we are just going to drop some more.
I love the idea but There are some things you are forgetting, parking in nice neighborhoods first off doesn't guarantee that there will be no predators around (and most don't care about gender) and second off most neighborhood associations will call the police on you and call you homeless. Second off there are other things you have to worry about paying for, what about life insurance? I think it's a good idea but it's something you should wait on, go to college get a decent online job and wait until you've saved up enough to start your new lifestyle. In the online job, how will you receive your paycheck? These are things tp look into. Keep me updated I want to know if this works.
I love the idea but There are some things you are forgetting, parking in nice neighborhoods first off doesn't guarantee that there will be no predators around (and most don't care about gender) and second off most neighborhood associations will call the police on you and call you homeless. Second off there are other things you have to worry about paying for, what about life insurance? I think it's a good idea but it's something you should wait on, go to college get a decent online job and wait until you've saved up enough to start your new lifestyle. In the online job, how will you receive your paycheck? These are things tp look into. Keep me updated I want to know if this works.
EditorOne
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Catboat = good.
My plan is essentially the same as Ashitaria's, except I'm semi-retired and tending toward "boat." "Boat" is better than "trailer" or "recreational vehicle" in terms of just cutting loose and moving on when the boredom reaches unbearable levels. The bad economy means there's a lot of good boats available out there for less than usual.
"Good boats" have sails.
My plan is essentially the same as Ashitaria's, except I'm semi-retired and tending toward "boat." "Boat" is better than "trailer" or "recreational vehicle" in terms of just cutting loose and moving on when the boredom reaches unbearable levels. The bad economy means there's a lot of good boats available out there for less than usual.
"Good boats" have sails.
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Personally, I think this is a sweet, sweet idea. I've always wanted to have a big van I could hang-out/live in. A houseboat would probably be the best option for me, though, besides my inability to easily obtain things like groceries.
However, I don't think this is actually what you want to do with your life. Your first problem is money and consequently, a job. I do not recommend working at McDonalds, especially if you have never done so before. Your unintelligent sheep for co-employees and constant repetition of the most mundane processes will most likely make you want to drive that house-van of yours right off a cliff. It's simply not fulfilling, in any way shape or form. Like others mentioned I think it would be in your best interest to find a job that would both provide you with your basic needs/wants and satisfy your intellect. This, to me, is your biggest obstacle.
Secondly, I think the life-style will wear off quickly. After a while you will need some sort of stability in your life. Or, you will have another vision about a great way to live and move on to that idea. That's just my opinion, though.
There's probably 100 reasons I could give you as to why you shouldn't do it, but in the end, it's up to you. If you can live the rest of your life like this and be content, safe, and healthy, then more power to you. Honestly, I think the best idea would be to go to college, get a good job, and earn a lot of money so you can do whatever the hell you want later on in life. Money opens a lot of doors for you no matter which way you spin it. You will also be much wiser and have a better idea of what you want to do/where you want to go at that point in your life. You could also do it with luxury, although I definitely see the fun in the challenge of having no luxuries.
Whatever you do, GET A COLLEGE DEGREE. It just makes life so much easier. I don't like it anymore than you do, but that's what is important to whoever is going to be deciding whether or not to hire you. I would hate for you to finish high school and become a nomad immediately, only to become bored of it two years later, but find yourself with no money to go to a good school because you've been living paycheck to paycheck for the past two years.
I just ask you to think long and hard about what you want to do and how it's going to impact the rest of your life. Don't burn bridges and keep those windows of opportunity open. I wish you the best of luck on your journey and hope you find the experience you're searching for.
However, I don't think this is actually what you want to do with your life. Your first problem is money and consequently, a job. I do not recommend working at McDonalds, especially if you have never done so before. Your unintelligent sheep for co-employees and constant repetition of the most mundane processes will most likely make you want to drive that house-van of yours right off a cliff. It's simply not fulfilling, in any way shape or form. Like others mentioned I think it would be in your best interest to find a job that would both provide you with your basic needs/wants and satisfy your intellect. This, to me, is your biggest obstacle.
Secondly, I think the life-style will wear off quickly. After a while you will need some sort of stability in your life. Or, you will have another vision about a great way to live and move on to that idea. That's just my opinion, though.
There's probably 100 reasons I could give you as to why you shouldn't do it, but in the end, it's up to you. If you can live the rest of your life like this and be content, safe, and healthy, then more power to you. Honestly, I think the best idea would be to go to college, get a good job, and earn a lot of money so you can do whatever the hell you want later on in life. Money opens a lot of doors for you no matter which way you spin it. You will also be much wiser and have a better idea of what you want to do/where you want to go at that point in your life. You could also do it with luxury, although I definitely see the fun in the challenge of having no luxuries.
Whatever you do, GET A COLLEGE DEGREE. It just makes life so much easier. I don't like it anymore than you do, but that's what is important to whoever is going to be deciding whether or not to hire you. I would hate for you to finish high school and become a nomad immediately, only to become bored of it two years later, but find yourself with no money to go to a good school because you've been living paycheck to paycheck for the past two years.
I just ask you to think long and hard about what you want to do and how it's going to impact the rest of your life. Don't burn bridges and keep those windows of opportunity open. I wish you the best of luck on your journey and hope you find the experience you're searching for.
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Hmmm...sailing around the Caribbean. Make a stop every once in a while to get food supplies and books. Maybe have a hammock set up somewhere on it. Still need a dog though. I could really do that!
Is it wrong at 27 to want to retire and become a recluse?
Edit: Post Count = 800! Woot.
Is it wrong at 27 to want to retire and become a recluse?
Edit: Post Count = 800! Woot.
walfin
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Manuals are nicer to drive. You get that feeling of control (even if stick shifting gets irritating after a while).ashitaria said:
As for parking, I thought there were trailer parks in the US?
Nightstick is a lousy idea, though. Seriously. Maybe you can get one of those bulletproof riot shields (though I have no idea how you would obtain them), they're actually quite light.
Good luck chasing your dream, though, perhaps you won't be one of those men who "live lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in their hearts". Try to stay alive (and make sure the parents don't roast you before you can pull all this off).
Geminii
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Cars are also more fragile than houses.
You get a window or two smashed in the car. How long would it take to get fixed? Would you sleep in the car overnight with smashed windows? Could you get it under cover in case it rains or snows? Could you stay warm? Would you be able to get the windows replaced in one day, or would you have to find a place to sleep overnight to get them repaired?
The car breaks down. Do you have it towed to a repair shop? Where will you sleep until the car gets repaired?
You'd presumably be keeping most of your possessions in the car. What do you do to keep them out of sight of thieves?
What do you do if the car is stolen? Do you have insurance for the vehicle and all its contents? Do you have somewhere to live, work, sleep, use a computer, until you can replace it?
Cars don't generally have ablution facilities - where would you shower, change clothes, etc?
What are the costs of public laundries?
Would you get the car interior cleaned professionally every so often, or handle it yourself?
Would you have the battery capacity to run a fridge 24/7, or use a gas fridge (cost of gas), or just not buy more than a meal's worth of any food which needs to be kept cool? (Smaller portions are more expensive.) Would you eat out (expensive), eat in the car (potentially messy), or contrive to eat in public locations?
Would you use an interior light (needs power or gas, and can attract external nuisances) or not do anything but sleep at night?
You get a window or two smashed in the car. How long would it take to get fixed? Would you sleep in the car overnight with smashed windows? Could you get it under cover in case it rains or snows? Could you stay warm? Would you be able to get the windows replaced in one day, or would you have to find a place to sleep overnight to get them repaired?
The car breaks down. Do you have it towed to a repair shop? Where will you sleep until the car gets repaired?
You'd presumably be keeping most of your possessions in the car. What do you do to keep them out of sight of thieves?
What do you do if the car is stolen? Do you have insurance for the vehicle and all its contents? Do you have somewhere to live, work, sleep, use a computer, until you can replace it?
Cars don't generally have ablution facilities - where would you shower, change clothes, etc?
What are the costs of public laundries?
Would you get the car interior cleaned professionally every so often, or handle it yourself?
Would you have the battery capacity to run a fridge 24/7, or use a gas fridge (cost of gas), or just not buy more than a meal's worth of any food which needs to be kept cool? (Smaller portions are more expensive.) Would you eat out (expensive), eat in the car (potentially messy), or contrive to eat in public locations?
Would you use an interior light (needs power or gas, and can attract external nuisances) or not do anything but sleep at night?
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Originally Posted by Geminii
Cars are also more fragile than houses.
They are portable though, that's far more advantageous than less fragile. And how the heck did you come to that conclusion? Metal is more durable than bricks.
You get a window or two smashed in the car. How long would it take to get fixed? Would you sleep in the car overnight with smashed windows? Could you get it under cover in case it rains or snows? Could you stay warm? Would you be able to get the windows replaced in one day, or would you have to find a place to sleep overnight to get them repaired?
First of all, the chances of getting a window or two smashed is low. I have explained the statistics in my last posts, please go and read them. In case of smashed windows, It is not hard to fix. Simply some wood and some duct-tape will do. One window won't be the end of the world. As for keeping warm, simple. Either a really thick blanket, or a kerosene heater. Both are very cheap options. As for getting the window replaced, I probably wouldn't bother.
The car breaks down. Do you have it towed to a repair shop? Where will you sleep until the car gets repaired?
Simple. I'll sleep in the car. The people in the repair shop won't be working on it for 24/7 so I can get in at night.
You'd presumably be keeping most of your possessions in the car. What do you do to keep them out of sight of thieves?
I tint the windows.
What do you do if the car is stolen? Do you have insurance for the vehicle and all its contents? Do you have somewhere to live, work, sleep, use a computer, until you can replace it?
That's unlikely as I will be living in the car. I can easily defend myself with pepper spray or oven spray. The only way for a person to steal the car is to kill me, and I'll be screwed anyway. Also, the chances of my car getting jacked is 1 in 297 (like I said in my previous posts) and that's only in urban areas. The likelihood of a car-jacker having a gun is way way smaller than that, so I don't have to worry about that.
Cars don't generally have ablution facilities - where would you shower, change clothes, etc?
I will be bottling warm water and pouring it over myself in somewhere secluded (or just stay behind the van) , or, I could simply use public rest-rooms. In any case, water (which is ten cents a gallon) will definitely not be a problem.
What are the costs of public laundries?
I can wash my own clothes, thank you very much.
Would you get the car interior cleaned professionally every so often, or handle it yourself?
I wouldn't ever clean it at all. Why should I? My room hasn't been cleaned for the past three years and it is still relatively clean.
Would you have the battery capacity to run a fridge 24/7, or use a gas fridge (cost of gas), or just not buy more than a meal's worth of any food which needs to be kept cool? (Smaller portions are more expensive.) Would you eat out (expensive), eat in the car (potentially messy), or contrive to eat in public locations?
Why would I need a fridge? I could just use an icebox. Ice isn't really that expensive. You can also store food without a fridge (they last for a few days) so it wouldn't be a problem as long as I stay near a grocery store. I eat in my room all the time and I never spill things, so it wouldn't be a problem.
Would you use an interior light (needs power or gas, and can attract external nuisances) or not do anything but sleep at night?
An interior light of course. I will be installing three deep-cycle batteries for that very purpose (they provide 700 watts a day) and that would be much more than enough for it.
Geminii
Consultant, inventor, project innovator
Sheet metal is less durable than a brick wall, though. I've never seen a brick house get seriously dented after being hit with a pedal bike, or written off after a motorbike collision.
Part of it is simply the size, of course. Houses are a lot bigger than cars. If something does wreck a bedroom in a house (tree branch, car through the window), it's often possible to still use the rest of the house while the damage is repaired. An equivalent impact to the average-size car would pretty much trash it beyond livability.