The only expense and chore remaining is to start up a wireless data plan with Verizon. I already have a MiFi gadget to use, thanks to the generosity of an RV friend.
In Chapter 1 of my RV lifestyle the Verizon plan worked quite well. Trying to get by on free WiFi would have been false economy since it entails extra driving and temptation to buy expensive coffee and food at the "free" WiFi spot.
Actually I made a game out of spotting cell towers and then camping in the forest or on BLM land where the topography gave me coverage. Nevertheless, getting wireless coverage did restrict my camping locations quite a bit. It is easy to resent that.
It's natural to want Chapter 2 to be better or at least different from Chapter 1. Won't starting up a Verizon plan inevitably pull my camping lifestyle in the same direction as before? The satellite alternative doesn't appeal to me because of equipment cost, set up, and maintenance.
And yet I have 18 hours per day to fill. A full time RV lifestyle is a reality, not a brief romance.
In Chapter 1 of my RV lifestyle the Verizon plan worked quite well. Trying to get by on free WiFi would have been false economy since it entails extra driving and temptation to buy expensive coffee and food at the "free" WiFi spot.
Actually I made a game out of spotting cell towers and then camping in the forest or on BLM land where the topography gave me coverage. Nevertheless, getting wireless coverage did restrict my camping locations quite a bit. It is easy to resent that.
It's natural to want Chapter 2 to be better or at least different from Chapter 1. Won't starting up a Verizon plan inevitably pull my camping lifestyle in the same direction as before? The satellite alternative doesn't appeal to me because of equipment cost, set up, and maintenance.
And yet I have 18 hours per day to fill. A full time RV lifestyle is a reality, not a brief romance.
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Tom in Orlando
I have a Nook Color and can check out, download, or buy books, use it as a browser, buy magazines or newspapers, also download pdf documents.
WiFi can often be snagged without having to go into an establishment or buy anything. VOIP could be an option to keep costs down. I use MagicJack but will soon be checking out Google Voice.
bethers
I've had to turn around and leave some nice places because of weak or nonexistent Verizon signal. Until I truly retire I probably won't be able to experience many of the great boondocking areas.
A weekly trip into town would be a great habit.
E-readers are an interesting option for mobile people. But mostly, I read classics whose copyrights have expired, so internet access to gutenberg dot-org is all I need. Still, eReaders would help with the newer books.
Tom in Orlando
bethers
Christopher Lasch: The Culture of Narcissim is still topical today.
Bon voyage.
m