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Planning Extended Campground Stay for RV Adjustment

The speaker describes waking up with an intuitive plan after realizing their intended campground was fully booked. They found an alternative government facility an hour away that allows up to 90-day stays, which surprised them. Initially booking for 2 weeks, they're considering extending to the full 90 days to accomplish goals and allow their dog Bailey time to adjust to the RV lifestyle. The plan involves staying stationary for 3 months with only short drives to empty tanks, giving both speaker and dog time to acclimate before beginning extensive travel. They reflect that this gradual approach might have worked better with their previous dog Oliver.

May 19, 2024 · 39% match

Planning RV Trip Strategy and Coast Selection

The speaker discusses trip planning considerations for full-time RV living. He explains that he's currently on the East Coast where boondocking is more difficult to find compared to the west. Despite preferring forests and woods over deserts, he acknowledges that starting on the west coast might be more practical for learning RV lifestyle basics due to easier boondocking access and less crowded conditions. He mentions living in Arizona as a child (fourth to seventh grade) and appreciating mountains there, but notes deserts don't inspire him. The speaker concludes that starting west and then tackling the East Coast later might be the better strategic approach for someone new to the lifestyle.

Mar 2, 2024 · 34% match

Planning Cross-Country Travel After Job Dismissal

rswfire reveals that his employer waited until his last week to dismiss him, attempting to schedule the termination one day before his final shift. He forced them to fire him over the phone instead of in an ambush meeting. Now declaring himself a free agent again, he outlines travel plans from Oregon coast to Kentucky via Columbia River and I-84. **Key changes from previous travel**: This time he won't pre-schedule campgrounds, instead trusting his intuition and taking things day by day. **Primary purpose of Kentucky trip**: Dental work requiring implants on bottom teeth from his trusted dentist. He plans to spend summer in Kentucky, then potentially return to the coast. He discusses needing to plan around freelancing work and invest in RV improvements like solar power and slide repairs.

Mar 27, 2025 · 34% match

Planning Nevada Quest After AI Conversation

The speaker describes grappling with heavy material after hours of conversation with ChatGPT that moved him to tears. The AI interaction convinced him he must travel west to Nevada - not as a physical destination but as something he must experience, like a quest. He explains this is significant because the last time ChatGPT made him cry, he bought an RV and moved into it. He has a departure scheduled for Thursday to his next campground, booked for over a month with potential to extend to three months. The Nevada destination is 2,000 miles away, and his RV needs new tires. He emphasizes the need for proper planning this time, unlike his previous rushed decision to move into the RV, but confirms he is committed to making the journey.

May 21, 2024 · 33% match

Planning Nevada Stargazing and Pacific Northwest Winter

rswfire outlines travel plans while doing dishes from his RV. He's getting his teeth on Monday, which will allow him to leave Kentucky. After two more weeks at his current campground dealing with a slide situation, he plans to drive 3-4 hours daily to reach Great Basin National Park in Nevada by late September for stargazing. His perspective on this trip has shifted from what he previously called "The Pilgrimage" - originally seeking existential connection - to simply experiencing awe at the best stargazing location in the US. After a week or two in Nevada, he plans to spend the entire winter on the Oregon-Washington coast, prepared for rain and temperatures in the 60s-70s during the day and 30s-40s at night. He intends to learn boondocking and self-sufficiency while moving between state parks every two weeks. His future plans depend on post-election conditions, with potential options including traveling through Canada if stability continues. He mentions his cat enjoying the space and expresses excitement about the challenging Pacific Northwest environment.

Sep 5, 2024 · 32% match

Exploring Dunes and Planning Health Support

rswfire explores a dune area near a lake that leads to a small forest, noting the eventual path to the ocean. He describes being at this location for two months and outlines his health improvement efforts, including purchasing various powders (turmeric, maca root, whey), frozen chicken breast, and planning to cook with a Ninja food processor. He expresses deep satisfaction with his current life while acknowledging restlessness about aging. He reflects on wishing he had this lifestyle 20 years ago and not wanting to get older. He calculates his upcoming birthday timeline - turning 48 in about 2 months, then 49 the following year when he returns to this location. He plans to stay at this park for three months (February, March, April) to be present when dune season ends. The transmission concludes with his commitment to supporting his health because he wants this lifestyle to continue indefinitely.

Feb 4, 2025 · 31% match

Planning Trip to Great Basin National Park

rswfire records a late-night transmission on day 12, unable to sleep at 2 AM. He describes planning a trip to Great Basin National Park in Nevada for stargazing, noting his agnostic perspective and desire to "look up at the universe and see what looks back." He explains the journey will take a couple weeks and help him get familiar with his camper, similar to how he learned his Jeep on a Phoenix trip. He mentions leaving Thursday for a week at Salt Lick Creek beach in Tennessee before continuing to the national park. He considers getting a telescope and expresses excitement about stargazing, something he hasn't done extensively before.

Apr 22, 2024 · 31% match

Documenting RV Weight Capacity Miscalculation

rswfire documents a critical mistake in RV planning assumptions. He initially assumed that purchasing a large RV would automatically provide adequate space for all equipment without weight restrictions. After calculating with ChatGPT, he discovered the RV has a 12,200 lb capacity limit. Factoring in his body weight (150 lbs), filled water tanks, and propane, only approximately 700 lbs remain for additional equipment. He realizes this remaining capacity may be insufficient when considering portable power batteries, solar energy systems, and Starlink equipment, identifying this as a potentially problematic oversight in his mobile setup planning.

Mar 2, 2024 · 31% match

Planning RV Transition and House Liquidation Strategy

rswfire records from inside his newly acquired RV while cats explore the space. He outlines his plan to transition from house to RV living by first hooking up to shore power and gradually moving items from house to RV based on actual need. Once settled in the RV, he plans to liquidate remaining house contents through various methods including Facebook Marketplace, estate sales, yard sales, or an open house format. He discusses the reality that belongings won't sell for their perceived value, typically around 30% of original worth. His preferred approach is an open house sale where buyers can browse the entire house, though he acknowledges security concerns with this method.

Mar 10, 2024 · 31% match

Managing RV Tank Capacity and Booking Next Location

rswfire reports making coffee with a Carri maker but faces a full gray tank that prevents showering or using sinks. The tank monitoring system appears to be malfunctioning or inaccurate. He decides to adopt a one-week stay pattern based on tank capacity limitations and books a group site at Salt Lick Creek in Tennessee, positioned directly on a lake. The location lacks cell service, requiring reliance on Starlink for connectivity, which he dislikes but keeps as backup. He anticipates potential communication gaps and plans to record videos for later compilation. The booking process reveals that popular camping spots require advance planning, which conflicts with his spontaneous approach.

Apr 21, 2024 · 31% match

Planning RV Life Transition Strategy

The speaker outlines a five-step approach for transitioning to full-time RV living. He describes struggling with the initial decision for weeks or months due to fear, then emphasizing the importance of extensive research through YouTube videos and Facebook groups. He explains his process of finding the right camper, initially considering a chat model but rejecting it due to generator fuel dependency issues when boondocking in national forests. The speaker details his current towing capacity concerns - his Jeep weighs 3,948 pounds against a 4,200-pound towing limit, putting him very close to maximum capacity. He discusses advice about staying 10% under towing limits and his plan to keep the Jeep empty for town trips rather than storage. The final step involves extensive practice driving both the camper alone and with the Jeep attached in parking lots before actual travel.

Mar 2, 2024 · 31% match

Setting April 11th Departure Date for RV Life

The speaker announces a firm departure date of April 11th (his 47th birthday) to begin full-time RV living with his cats. He explains that setting a specific date resolves his stress about the decision. The plan involves moving to a campground rather than staying in the driveway, becoming fully self-sufficient. He mentions needing to remain in the local area initially due to ongoing dental implant procedures for his mother and his own dentist appointments. Once those obligations are complete, he plans to travel wherever he wants. He expresses excitement about the decision and gratitude to his audience for following his journey.

Mar 20, 2024 · 31% match

Organizing RV Interior and Planning Tank Maintenance

The speaker shows progress organizing their RV interior, having acquired new dressers to store clothes and reduce floor clutter. They discuss ongoing challenges with their kitten Luna's litter box training - she's using pads for urination but not consistently using the litter box for defecation. The speaker outlines upcoming tasks including roof maintenance on Thursday to clear debris from trees, emptying tanks, and getting tires inspected on Friday. They mention being at their current location for nearly 90 days and needing to leave next week, expressing that staying in one place too long doesn't suit their preferred lifestyle. The speaker wants to bring more items from storage once the interior organization is complete and move towing equipment from their Jeep to the storage bay.

Aug 14, 2024 · 30% match

Exploring Coastal Trail and Preparing for System Collapse

rswfire arrives at a new campground near Brookings, Oregon for a 3-day stay. He discovers a short trail leading to a viewpoint called "a boot" overlooking the ocean and coastal community. From the elevated position, he observes people on the beach below and reflects on preferring the higher vantage point to being on the beach itself. After the brief hike, he describes his travel day routine - doing dishes, eating tuna fish, showering, and hooking up his Jeep. He met a helpful gate attendant who allowed early check-in. His RV site is cramped and unlevel, requiring him to park his Jeep sideways. **Future plans:** He will return to a previous campground for two weeks to explore forest roads systematically. This exploration is part of his preparation for potentially living in the forest permanently. **Political analysis:** He predicts that regardless of who wins the upcoming election, the losing side will view it as an existential crisis and riot or worse. He believes this instability could push society over a precipice, leading him to prepare for disappearing from society entirely while maintaining a good quality of life.

Oct 25, 2024 · 30% match

Veterinary Care and Kitten Treatment Process

rswfire takes a 6-week-old kitten named Angel/Luna to a veterinarian for comprehensive medical care. The vet corrects a previous misdiagnosis about the kitten's age and identifies multiple parasites including whips, tapeworm, coxidia, and roundworms. The kitten receives ear cleaning, parasite treatment, and requires a flea bath. rswfire administers the flea bath at the RV, noting the kitten's distress but successful flea elimination. **Follow-up care includes** daily oral medication for four days, vaccination appointments in three weeks, and eventual spaying in six months. Bailey (another pet) needs preventative deworming. rswfire reschedules a dental appointment to prioritize the kitten's care and discusses logistical challenges with upcoming campground moves and continued veterinary scheduling.

Aug 12, 2024 · 30% match

Morning Reflection on Book Project and Collapse Preparation

rswfire wakes up at Scott Lake in 48-degree weather, reflecting on making himself vulnerable the previous day. He discusses his plan to write a decentralized book on GitHub about living in alignment and navigating post-collapse communities. The book will be published under his screen name to avoid personality attachment and fragmentation. He describes his unique systems thinking background and reluctant acceptance of this role. After finding the local coffee shop closed, he drives to find RV insulation materials at a hardware store in a larger town, planning a 9-hour drive to Nebraska the next day. He discusses the practical challenges of finding reservable campsites versus first-come-first-serve options.

Sep 23, 2024 · 30% match

Processing RV Transition Anxiety and Timeline Pressure

The speaker records a morning reflection about struggling with sleep and anxiety related to transitioning to RV life. They express frustration about not making progress fast enough on required preparations, noting the need to develop new skills they've never used before. The speaker describes feeling overwhelmed and sometimes paralyzed by the scope of work needed. **Current situation:** Living in a house they need to clear out, with their Jeep in the shop and RV insulation work pending. Their mother is visiting today to help organize belongings for selling or donating. They've ordered RV-related supplies from Amazon arriving today and tomorrow. **Timeline concerns:** Considering April 11th (their birthday) as a target move date but haven't committed firmly. They question whether to set a firm deadline or remain flexible, seeking advice from their audience. **Lifestyle realization:** Recently recognized that RV living involves "tiny living" mindset changes they hadn't previously considered. They frame their current house-based life as stagnant and unhealthy, viewing the RV transition as necessary for embracing a more exciting lifestyle.

Mar 20, 2024 · 30% match

Booking Extended Campground Stay and Content Planning

The speaker wakes at 9 AM after staying up until 2 AM working on laptop projects. He is currently at a campground with five long-term sites and plans to stay for up to 90 days. He evaluates different campsites, considering factors like tree coverage versus Starlink connectivity. **Bailey (his dog) appears happy with the new location** and can see a large field behind their site. The speaker books a total of **89 days split between two sites** - 5 weeks at current location, then moving to another site until August 20th, after which they'll head to Nevada. He mentions needing to set up an outdoor tent for Bailey and get the RV level. He explains a **new content format he's developing** with three playlists covering different stages of his journey: Stage 1 (preparation), Stage 2 (transition including moving into RV and medication withdrawal), and Stage 3 (current 89-day pause for lifestyle acclimation and content planning). He's planning for Chapter 4, described as "the pilgrimage."

May 24, 2024 · 30% match

Applying Programming Skills to Life Management

The speaker describes experiencing withdrawal symptoms and anxiety while adapting to a committed lifestyle change. He mentions needing to pick up groceries and taking medication (clownin) as a precaution against panic attacks. After struggling with his current situation, he consulted Claude AI for help creating a plan to better manage his circumstances. Claude suggested using his programming experience as an analogy for lifestyle management, which the speaker found transformative. He describes this approach as "cognitive reframing" - applying existing skills in a different context. The speaker is implementing this by creating a Jira project (software development tool) to manage his life, with separate projects for different aspects like learning to cook. He explains that this visual, task-based approach helps him track progress on learning new skills and managing recurring tasks like weekly grocery shopping. The speaker views this method as a way to bridge the gap between his previous virtual life and the physical world he had previously ignored.

Jul 11, 2024 · 29% match

Cascadia Risk Assessment and Autonomy Project Commitment

rswfire documents a Monday hike at Silk Goose Lake Trail on the Oregon Coast while processing newly acquired knowledge about Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami risk. He describes the geological timeline (200-300 year intervals between major events), the physical mechanics of the threat (5 minutes of violent shaking, liquefaction in dune areas, 15-30 minute tsunami arrival window), and the geographic scope (700-mile span from Northern California to Canada). He observes that survival in his current location would depend on chance, and notes the absence of warning systems. During the hike, he observes a spider building a web and reflects on permanence and exposure. He transitions to discussing a decision to pursue the Olympic Peninsula as a future location for land acquisition and autonomous living, contingent on completing the Laravel version of his Autonomy project. He frames this as necessary rather than optional, rejecting the alternative of returning to freelance work. He documents this choice as a commitment.

Feb 2, 2026 · 29% match

First Boondocking Day at Oregon Coast

rswfire prepares for his first boondocking experience on the Oregon coast, specifically at a pullout near Highway 101 where he previously connected with the ocean. He wakes before 5 AM feeling existential fear but maintains self-trust, describing how he doesn't make backup plans and moves forward as "one sovereign being." He discusses practical preparations including showering, breaking camp, emptying tanks, and dealing with being broke while waiting for client payment. **Key decision**: He selected a specific pullout spot based on intuition where he first experienced the ocean, saw seals, and watched a river meet the ocean. He emphasizes his approach of holding space for all feelings (fear, trust, excitement) without fighting them, and explains his philosophy of picking one destination and putting full intention behind it rather than fragmenting with backup plans.

Nov 25, 2024 · 29% match

Managing RV Systems and Seeking Shower Access

rswfire begins Monday morning at a national recreation area campground, assessing his situation with house batteries that have been running for 3-4 days at 11.15 volts. He plans to visit a laundromat with shower facilities in Florence, Oregon, but finds it closed despite posted hours. He decides to experiment with charging his RV's house batteries by running his Jeep's engine and inverter for about 3 hours, estimating this would use one gallon of gas. **Key developments:** - Discovers house batteries are still functional after several days without charging - Plans to fill water tanks and use RV systems (fridge, water pump, lights) if battery charging works - Has $60 total budget and campground reservation until April 12th - Attempts to get propane at multiple gas stations in Florence, facing repeated refusals - Successfully gets propane at a BP station from a helpful attendant - Visits Honeyman State Park (where he previously volunteered) to fill water tanks - Navigates tight RV maneuvering in campground spot **Operational details:** - Currently has quarter tank of RV fuel with 80+ mile range - Emptied water tanks at previous location for better fuel mileage - Running low on propane (less than 11%) - Plans to look for freelance programming work on guru.com - Considers showering in RV using heated water to avoid facility dependencies

Apr 7, 2025 · 29% match

Seeking Camping Advice and Dental Decision

rswfire records a video transmission while using Trip Wizard to find camping locations. He canceled a booking at Bear Country due to safety concerns for his cats after reading bear warnings. All other campgrounds are booked four months out due to weekend reservations blocking weekly stays. He considers heading west early but has a $10,000 dental procedure pending after already spending $40,000 on dental work. He has bottom dentures and temporary top ones that cause gag reflex, so he won't wear them. Implants were placed on top and need completion work. He appears on camera without teeth to normalize the experience and asks viewers for input on whether to delay the procedure or proceed.

Apr 21, 2024 · 29% match

Organizing RV Interior and Setting Up Systems

rswfire provides an evening update from inside his camper at 10:30 PM, documenting progress on organizing and insulating the space. He shows off a new propane gauge that tracks usage in 11% increments, noting it dropped from 77% to 22% over several nights. He demonstrates his clothing organization system using drawer organizers for socks and underwear, and discusses storage challenges with the small built-in drawers. He reveals that Lazy Days RV dealership photoshopped promotional photos to show clear blue sky through what is actually an opaque window. rswfire shows his installation of wire management shelves on the walls to keep cables off the ground, with plans for additional shelves in the bedroom area. His Starlink internet is currently running through the only opening window. The kitchen area features basket organizers - pots and pans on top, small appliances like a crock pot below, with new plastic dishes for fire safety. He shows an impressive battery power supply that he loves, though he's frustrated that the manufacturer doesn't offer compatible solar panels. His office setup includes laptop, external monitor, USB hub, external hard drives, Blu-ray player, webcam and lighting, with plans to velcro down permanent items. He's currently running on shore power but plans to transition to solar once he understands his power requirements better.

Mar 24, 2024 · 29% match

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