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Maladjusted · 07-15-2013, 02:14 PM

As I was mowing the grass and contemplating blowing off the weed whacking... I had the realization that you full timers don't own a lawn mower... or a weed whacker for that matter, or hedge trimmers, or chainsaws, or pruning shears.. etc.

Lucky [ moderator edit ]

I will be there someday!

Mal

DSL417 · 07-15-2013, 02:19 PM

That is a curiosity...isn't it

road dogs · 07-15-2013, 02:24 PM

Not a full timer but I DO keep a rechargeable leaf blower handy for blowing out leaves, dust and dog feathers after a long trip....

Dennis_K · 07-15-2013, 02:48 PM

I am not a full timer either, but I moved to a place where lawns are frowned upon along with all that other green stuff. No lawn mower, leaf blower, chainsaw, hedge trimmer, only a shovel, pick, and rake to "comb" the rocks.

CampDaven · 07-15-2013, 03:26 PM

Many things will never touch my hands again. The top 4

Lawn mower
Snow shovel
Paint brush
Real estate tax bill

**CLIFFTALL** · 07-15-2013, 03:32 PM

I own a home in an HOA. I don't own them either.

Doula · 07-15-2013, 03:32 PM

We are full timers but spend some time parked on our own camping land every so often. We have a shed there with all of the above in it, and they do get used. Of course, we do not travel around with them, which I admit is liberating. ~Lori

G.G. · 07-15-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CampDaven

Many things will never touch my hands again. The top 4

Lawn mower
Snow shovel
Paint brush
Real estate tax bill

Funny! I especially like #4.

CampDaven · 07-15-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dance Chick

Funny! I especially like #4.

Thanks!
Dropping just that one thing pays for a whole lotta stuff out here.
Taxes, utilities, upkeep, mower fuel ;-) yadda-yadda, is paying for all we do F/T and then some. Moving, just to change our outdoor wallpaper is pretty cool too!

Dog Folks · 07-16-2013, 07:35 AM

Oh darn, now that the secret is out EVERYBODY will want to go full time. LOL.

Barbaraok · 07-16-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dog Folks

Oh darn, now that the secret is out EVERYBODY will want to go full time. LOL.

Quick, start listing all of the things that make this such a bad lifestyle so they will stay rooted in that S&B.

Barb

bdickson · 07-16-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Clifftall

I own a home in an HOA. I don't own them either.

When I owned a stick&brick that was my situation too. For years I vowed that the only yard work tool I was prepared to use was a Visa card. I have to add that we are in a state park campground for the summer as volunteers and I have to trim the grass around my site. But at least they supply the tools.

Scottybdivin · 07-16-2013, 11:35 AM

I was planning to continue mowing for 5 - 10 more years, but #4 has literally doubled since 2007, and may push me out sooner than planned. I could do a lot of things with that money, like make payments on a new rig. The thought of not sitting on a mower for 8 hours, every couple weeks, seems appealing at times. Other times, it seems like it may be worth it.

Moonrover · 07-16-2013, 12:54 PM

My little spreadsheet comparing fixed location costs vs full-timing costs ... shows full-timing (with no house) to be a clear winner. Cost alone justifies it, then to sweeten the experience will be things like freedom, relaxation, enjoyment, etc,

I can broaden the spreadsheet to factor in the value of investing the house and land sale money, and the excitement is almost too much for the old heart !!