Work Life Balance?

[Mr1470]

Best do it now before kids turn up, No room in a van for twins babies

I DO hope that wasn't directed at me Ian!! I've had my kid, it's his 19th birthday today! Definitely no plans for any more!!!

[Mr1470]

What are the practicalities of living in a van re. pitches etc? What is the longest a campsite will usually allow you to stay? Can you make arrangements for a 'long-term stays' in a spot with your campervan? I suppose if you find a friendly farmer with a spare corner of a field who just wants a few bob, you're sorted aren't you.

I was thinking more of the Dazh type scenario - a simple van rather than a camper one, and I'm happy just to pull in to a roadside stop for the night most of the time....especially considering the sort of remote, quiet places I'd want to go to!!

[Derby Tup]

I'm liking the idea of an FRA forum sub-sect of itinerant fell-bums living out of the backs of vans Munro bagging and generally living an alternative life-style

[ZootHornRollo]

I was thinking more of the Dazh type scenario - a simple van rather than a camper one, and I'm happy just to pull in to a roadside stop for the night most of the time....especially considering the sort of remote, quiet places I'd want to go to!!

but you could only do that for short while surely? Like a weekend in my case! I you were to do a serious spell of travelling round the UK, you'd need some sort of comfort to sleep in, and cooking, washing facilities, etc i.e., a converted van, a campervan, or a tent & camping gear.

[ZootHornRollo]

I'm liking the idea of an FRA forum sub-sect of itinerant fell-bums living out of the backs of vans Munro bagging and generally living an alternative life-style

this is is precisely what I have in mind DT!

[Richard Head]

I was thinking more of the Dazh type scenario - a simple van rather than a camper one, and I'm happy just to pull in to a roadside stop for the night most of the time

On the back road from Lancaster to Caton there has been a camper van parked on the roadside fpr months. The guy was sat in the back of it having his tea when i passed the other night. He has a great view on one side over Morecambe Bay and of Clougha Pike to the other side.

I keep thinking of pulling over to have a chat and see what he is up to but have bottled out so far

[Al Fowler]

I'm liking the idea of an FRA forum sub-sect of itinerant fell-bums living out of the backs of vans Munro bagging and generally living an alternative life-style

Thats vertually a 'gap-year'!

[Derby Tup]

Thats vertually a 'gap-year'!

I think we're talking more like a 'gap-life' Al

[Derby Tup]

this is is precisely what I have in mind DT!

You might like this Zed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jRmMeE8HtA

Were going over the country
And into the highlands
To look for a home
Were leaving nothing behind us
And no one will find us
When we're on our own
I feel the planets surround me
They gather round me
We're moving out of the city
We'll pack up the case
And make for the road
Where flowing rivers will bind us
Where shadows will find us
Now we're on our own
I feel the planets surround me
They gather round me
I feel the planets surround me
They gather round me

[Duncan R]

One life, maybe not exactly the same thing, but it might resonate. Someone who gave up a nailed on chance of an Olympic Gold medal simply because it wasnt fun. Someone who made a decision based on what is important to her, rather than social expetations.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tomfordyc.../05/kluft.html