A Writer's Stories from the Road - RVing in Retirement

Stories of How, When, What, and What Not

By Brenda MahlerPublished 3 years ago • Updated 2 years ago • 3 min read

Our stories include Tips and Tricks, where to Stay, Play, Humor, and Retirement. Since our dog who goes everywhere with us, Dog Stories are splattered throughout.

Tips and Tricks

Tips and tricks share what we have learned through living the experience. Since we are beginning our adventures, several articles share how we fit everything we thought we needed into a small space and some share items we discovered what we really needed. Though I write from the point of view of a retiree, the articles provide valuable strategies for everyone on the road for long or short periods of time.

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We Carry Business Cards When Traveling

RV Camping Provides Moments to Appreciate Nature

RV Maintenance to Get Us On the Road Again

Death Happens, Prepare an Exit Plan When Traveling

Essentials When Traveling with a Pet

Pre-Flight RV Checklist

Where to Stay

"Home is where you park it." - Nikki Cleveland

An Endorsement of a Spectacular RV Resource

One of our favorite place to park and stay is Sky Valley Resort in Palm Springs, CA.

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What I Like About Parking in a Golf Cart Community - RVing in Retirement

A couple months ago, while I sat at our cabin surrounded by four feet of snow, my brother and his wife sent a picture. The beach looked so inviting and the thousands of shells so unusual, I added it to our itinerary for our next visit.

My Brother Sent Me Sightseeing to a Toxic Lake - RVing in Retirement

This story is meant to be satirical humor. Walmart parking lots offers a great alternative for many who are traveling. I will add an article in the future explaining how to avoid the unpleasant. But this is what happened the first time we parked at Walmart.

Staying in a Walmart Parking Lot is a Bad Idea: RVing in Retirement

Humor

Driving a motorhome is a science and an art. I am not a scientist and lack any artistic ability. - Brenda Mahler

I Drove a 40-Foot Motorhome in Rush Hour Traffic - RVing in Retirement

Sharing a small space can stress a relationship, but if you remember to laugh, it can be done successfully.

My Husband's Communication Skills are an Epic Failure - RVing in Retirement

When Living in an RV, Consider Packing a Steam Iron

Before Siri, I was the Only One Telling Randy Where to Go

So once it was established I will not be driving a lot in the near future, I had to figure out how to pass the time. These are some options. More to come!

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Playing - a lot of golfing involved

Keeping it Clean on the Golf Course

Retired, Traveling and Golfing

We Drive, Golf, Drink a Beer then Repeat - RVing in Retirement

Golf is a Sport for the Sophisticated but We Play Anyway

Retirement

Photo by Katarzyna Grabowska on Unsplash

"The gladdest moment in human life is a departure into unknown lands.". - Sir Richard Burton.

We Bought a Bigger RV for Our Old Age Stuff

I Tricked My Husband to Exercise with Me

Travel Builds Strength to Confront What Waits at Home

I Am Retired but I Am Not Old

Before we packed up and hit the road, there were many questions to answer and explore. This article shares our thought process and what should be considered prior to making any big decisions.

Personal Inventories Guide Retirement Decisions — RVing in Retirement