Thanks for starting this group. Seems that I will be one of the early ones in the Class of 2020. I bought a 30 foot school bus and am converting it for full-time living. I have two months here in CA to get it done then off to Livingston to learn from the experts. I figure when you don't know what you are doing, go sit next to folks who do.
Let me introduce myself. First the normal stuff: I am 68 years old, born in Boston, moved to the San Francisco area in 1973 and never left. In 2011 I did a 5 month cross country trip in a partially converted school bus that had a bed and chair but no electricity, plumbing or tables. And I loved it! Rising costs in the San Francisco area pushed me out. When I explored my options, going back to a school bus is my favorite.
Now for the unusual stuff: I use a wheelchair, will be living alone and don't drive. Finding drivers will either be lots of fun or a total nightmare. I had a horrible experience with a 'professional' transport company to get the bus from Colorado to San Francisco (the driver/owner actually took my bus to his house for a week - twice!). So I am feeling very nervous about the driving situation.
At the same time I am totally excited about going full-time. A big part of my goal is to do more writing and quilting. I like being in nature and being creative. One of the things I loved most during my 2011 bus trip was finding beautiful places.
As for my 2020 schedule I am anticipating that not having a live-in driver will mean staying in places longer (like for the winter) and finding a driver/companion for a summer trip to the east coast. I also signed up for the SKP Balloon Fiesta Hop in Albuquerque in October.
I'm looking forward to getting to know my 2020 classmates and sharing our tales.
Katherine