Just back from the marvelous French city of Lille, well worth a visit for everyone.
I have no confirmed offers, no job come the end of Feb and very little in the way of plans.
Depends on your view point but I’m quite happy to be like this!
But life must go on as they say and it is fair to also say that I mustget something done soon, otherwise I may as well condemn myself to a life of just doing nothing, again depends on your point of view….
The Plan Part 1
Find a job for April
Whether this is a travelling job or a “normal” job I definately will need a job in a few months time. Unfortunately my earlier plan of winning the lottery did not work, even when I bought 5 tickets. Lady Luck has probably seen my reputation and decided she’s better off without me.
The Plan Part 2
Find and kit out a cheap van to convert into a campervan.
Although this will come first time wise (as in from Feb to April) it is the later part of the plan. I am currently looking for any type of van between £500 and £1000, using some of my savings to kit it out with a bed and mattress and some other “essential” features.
Anyone got any suggestions or reliable vans? (European, UK vans)
Am lookin for something that isn’t too rusty and might have a bit of resale in a couple of months, bit too much to ask for? Probably – Will I ask for it anyway – Definately
Happy Travellin’
OverlandSi
February 4th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Congratulations on becoming a “blog of note”. Having been made redundant myself recently, I shall be an avid reader from now on. Good luck!
February 4th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Didn’t realise I was Blog of note – must get updating! Welcome all from Twitter!
You can follow me – @OverlandWannabe on Twitter!
Please leave a comment – I enjoy your responses and always reply!
Happy Travellin’
OverlandSi
February 4th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
I’m glad you have realized your dreams. I commend you on your spirit. I too someday hope to do what makes me the most happy. Check out my blog if you ever plan on visiting Detroit, MI. USA.
Good luck!
February 4th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
@ Jono – thanks for becoming a follower. I wish you luck in whatever you choose to do. Sometimes a change can be the best!
@Rad-aholic – Go and do it now, before anything else gets in your way! You will only regret it otherwise!
February 4th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
When I was a lot younger I had a friend with an escort van. He had a matress in the back. There were little wooden cupboards that opened from the top that sat either side of the wheelarch in the back. These acted as storage and as a shelf when parked. He had pieces of material on the sides of the van and between the passenger bit and mattress and also over the windows of the back door. These curtains made it really quite warm inside! It was a cheap and easy solution that really worked well…
February 5th, 2009 at 5:47 am
Congrats! Both for being Blog of note and taking the first step in realising your dream! Its not going to be a smooth journey but if ur heart is there, everything will be possible! I am now also starting a new chapter in my life by embarking in a totally new career! what joy to do what we love everyday or maybe not everyday but knowing we have made that first step into what we want to do that i the most important thing! All the best!
February 5th, 2009 at 9:08 am
The travelling life sounds real good !