We were offered a Christmas tree gig too but couldn’t take it because we lack a shower and toilet – but it does seem like a good deal if/when we get a rig with a toilet/shower. We went from a 35ft fifth wheel (with every bell and whistle you could imagine) to a popup trailer. Now we’re looking for something inbetween, perhaps The Egg will be our “perfect rig”, hopefully the tips pick up otherwise a fiberglass RV will be a lot farther down the road than we hoped for – we’re even considering going back to work for the man for a bit to make up for lost $$!

- Jess -

Thanks for stopping in. I see that you guys started out of Florida. We did, too. Yours was probably the longest route I have ever seen to get from one coast of Florida to the other . That’s one of the things that makes full timing so nice.

I used to waitress and bartend. Oddly, I enjoyed the work. I hope you guys do, too. My favorite part was being in the “weeds”. That’s when you have so much to take care of and no time to do it in. I thrive in that kind of rush, rush environment. I hope it picks up for you soon.

I will definitely be giving a final report on our experience here. So far, it looks like we should have done the Christmas Tree gig we were offered in southern California. Warmer, less work (we think), and equal money (because we aren’t getting hours here).

That’s right, we are doing the Fernley thing. We are into week five ATM. For me, this is when the over time starts. I have been working 11hr shifts, and that’s actually supposed to happen 5 times this week .

We still haven’t seen anything in the area. Its pitch black outside while we are awake. That’s OK, the stars are pretty in the desert.

I know what you mean. We are used to doing things on our own schedule at our own pace. Its definitely a change. I kind of like it, though. As long as its short term I mean! The work, while physically demanding, isn’t back braking, and its giving me some much needed exercise. I have started to find muscles I was completely unaware of. If requested, I would probably stay until about two weeks into January.

Thankfully, it sounds like Coffeyville doesn’t have many local sites to see, so we should be good with long hours. Having spent a bunch time near Fernely when we were volunteered full time on the Obama campaign last year and our numerous trips through to Burning Man – I can say, you’re not missing much

Physical work will certainly be different from our normal casual lifestyle.

Looking forward to connecting with other cool sounding younger full timing nomads!
– Cherie

Your days sound pretty much like mine, except I’m lucky enough to have a stay-at-home hubby that makes me dinner every night.