A journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step, somebody, somewhere, at some time said.  I am writing about that first step on a journey that started in my mind, many years ago.

Tonight I sit in a 35 and a half foot RV trailer in a trailer park in Waterloo, Ontario.  The smell of campfire wafts through the chilled night air and reminds me of myriad times before in my life.  RV, by the way now stands for “Re-Creation Vehicle” as I start, not just a new chapter, but a new book on my life.

The speck of dust in my minds-eye started at some time when I was in my late teens and solidified by the US military to travel in order to defend freedom and the American way. The Army slogan at the time was, Join the Army & See the World.  How impressionable are teenagers to be sucked in by that crock?  Obviously, it made an impression on me.

Once I began traveling, anywhere outside of Akron, Ohio, it was impossible to bury that wanderlust. I love adventure, and travel will create adventure every turn.  Maybe I’m an adventure junkie of some kind, although I do not think I am alone in that longing, especially since I have canvased many people over the years who have told me that they always wanted to do what I am experiencing at this very moment.

Out of body experience as I thank the Universe for coming through for me once again.

If we want to believe that every Dream starts as a vision in the minds-eye, or that everything that surrounds us on a daily basis started as a thought in someone’s mind, then I am simply fulfilling what I envisioned over forty-five years ago!  Profound, right?

Many people say they will do such and such when they retire and then proceed to do nothing when retirement comes. I guess you could say, I am living the Dream. Awesome!

This is my new home and traveling mode of no fixed address.  When I say there have been many hurdles to overcome to arrive at this moment, that is an understatement. Most people become overwhelmed by the obstacles in their lives.  I have chosen to overcome the obstacles and enjoy the ride of life.

The townhouse in Oakville was my home for over ten years. It was purchased to have a place for Miranda to live while going to Sheridan College. After she finished, Molly and I moved in until it was sold Sep 16, 2013. Over the years there had been many changes and improvements, however, most of the actual renovations took place during the last year.

I upgraded all the faucets, vanity in the basement, kitchen counters, front deck, deck off the bedroom, hardwood floors throughout second and third floors, cork floor in the basement, removed storage unit in the back and built new fence, replace all the stairs with oak stairs, used scaffolding to paint the living room high walls. Estimated costs – $15-20,000 in material and lots, and lots of hard work

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