Tuesday, February 25, 2014

1,000 days on the road today! And a Half-Million Page Views!

Today marks our 1,000th day on the road as RVing Full-Timers.

Another landmark that we passed last week was having our Total Pageviews numbers roll over to show a half-million pageviews.


I remember when I hit the Publish button back in the very beginning of this blog. It made me kind of nervous, not knowing if anyone would read my post, or if I was being silly thinking anyone would be interested in me and my desire to buy a motor home and the steps I'd be taking to get ready to live in it full time with Katie.  I remember when I first saw I had a Follower, Karyn Lee - thank you Karyn Lee for noticing us way back then and hitting the Follow button -  I couldn't believe I had a Follower!  And she didn't even know me!  I was thrilled.

That first post was published Sunday, August 8, 2010.  Three and a half years ago. Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Katie and I moved into The Palms and starting our first full month as full-time RVers.  About 10 months after my first blog post.  That's not very long, but it sure seemed like forever at the time.  And here we are 1,000 days later.

Boy, has it been great!  I've learned so much, met so many people, lived in so many places, and killed so many mice.  That part wasn't great, but on the whole, there isn't much I would have changed, and I've never doubted that this is the life for me and Katie.  At least for now.  Each year I enjoy living in The Palms more, and I'm finding every year easier than the last because I've found places I like to be and will go back to my favorite campgrounds again this summer.


As I've said many times, I'm not living a full-timing lifestyle to travel or sight-see as many - probably most - full-timers are.  I want to just live in different places without having to buy and sell a house every year or two.


And I'm so happy to have my little sidekick, Katie with me.  She's such a trouper! I wouldn't have enjoyed this journey nearly as much without her, that's for sure.  She's a great companion, my protector and notifier of incoming people and dogs, and gets me out for walks at least three times a day.  She is such a little love.



Thanks to all our Followers, and also to our readers who are "lurkers."  You've all added to our pageviews - I really appreciate your interest in our journey, your patience with my frustrations and rants, your advice when I needed it, your kind corrections when I had something wrong, and your friendship through these years on the road - in person and in print.


I love landmarks - and I can't wait to write this post again after 2,000 days on the road - and One Million Pageviews.

From Me and Katie, have a great Tuesday, everybody!  :)

36 comments:

  1. Congratulations, Barbara, on your "odometers" turning over to such nice large round numbers! Sure has been a good life for you and Katie, hasn't it? Here's to many more such "landmarks" in your future. Give Katie a big smooch from us, and a special treat for being such a great companion.

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  2. It's hard to believe you've been on the road almost three years. Time sure flies! I'm nearing my eighth anniversary on the road, and I can't believe that either. :)

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  3. That is a major accomplishment & yes those kinds of numbers prove that & give one a warm feeling inside knowing they have worked hard at making their lifestyle successfully theirs. Congratulations to you, Katie, & the Palms for all coming together to make it all happen. Wishing you many more numbers & many more happy years.........

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  4. Congrats, Barbara! Time sure flies by. Hard to believe it's been three years already. And congrats on the 500,000 page views. That's pretty cool.

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  5. Congratulations to you and Katie..that's a great accomplishment. I have enjoyed reading your blogs and even enjoyed the mouse killing adventures. Looking forward to reading another 1000 days of you on the road.

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  6. Congratulations.... to you a sweet Katie. I have followed you for a long time. You indeed showed me that a Solo traveler indeed can work through the difficult times as you did with your health issues. We all have difficulties whether in a sticks and bricks or a house with wheels. The important part is finding the solutions that make life work for you. Learning that that makes all the difference to me. Here is to a continuation of finding success and happiness in all you do.

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  7. That sure is a mile marker. Glad to see you are still enjoying it and want to go another thousand and another and another. You and Kayie make good traveling compaions. My two oldest pups just love to go in our motor-home.

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  8. Congratulations and may you enjoy another 1,000+ days in your adventure.

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  9. Congratulations, Katie for keeping Mom in line, and for keeping her safe and happy for these last years on the road. You're so wise, and know when to bark and when to nap, and when to insist on a walk!

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  10. Congrats to you and Katie. Sure am looking forward to following along for the next 1000 days. What a great lifestyle we have.

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  11. Congratulations to you both ;-) Your statement about just traveling when you want and where you want is so important to being happy... it's so good you live the way YOU like!

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  12. Congrats on the page views and the days on the road. I really enjoy your blog and I'll always remember meeting you and that sweet little Katie.

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  13. I laughed when you mentioned me on your blog!
    Congrats and thanks for letting me follow on your journey!
    Still following, and loving it! ..... Karyn Lee

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  14. Congrats on reaching such a milestone on page views in such a short time. Bet it doesn't feel like a 1000 days. I know work never went that fast!

    Safe travels Barbara

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  15. It's a crazy thing, this blogging. Cudos on a thousand days, and all those page views.

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  16. Wow, congratulations on the milestones. It doesn't seem that long but I've enjoyed all of your blog posts and hope to see many more from you and Katie.

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  17. I'm proud to say I've been reading your blog since the beginning, and hope to be reading it for a lot longer. Congratulations!

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  18. Awww Katie is saying "Right back at ya Mom!" Glad you're having fun..it's been fun riding along. Those pictures of the rig could be advertisements for the RV brand!

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  19. Congrats on the milestone...I love your blog...
    cant wait until I get to that point...
    living my dream...happy for you and Katie!!

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  20. Congrats on the 1/2 million and the 1,000 days out....let's hope you have many more of both. And thanks for you kind comments about Skruffy...coming from you that means a lot. --Dave (GoingRvWay.com)

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  21. Congratulations! I enjoy reading your blog and seeing the love you have for your K-9 companion! I look forward to reading more! Take care and happy trails where ever they take you!

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  22. THANK YOU so much for highlighting these milestones! I am so happy for you. And Katie! I remember when you were downsizing and preparing your condo for sale. And the day you found The Palms.

    I've always believed that such a large part of your full-timing success is your great attitude. You are a great role-model. And your following is as robust as ever - for good reason.

    CONGRATS !!!

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  23. You are an inspiration to all the other women solo RVers out there! I think it's terrific that you are still so happy doing this after 1,000 days :-)

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  24. Congratulations on these milestones!! Time flies when you are having fun and it sure seems time has flown by!! :-)
    Katie is a true little princess!! Glad you have each other to share this awesome adventure!!

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  25. Congratulations!!!!!! Thanks for taking us along for the journey. I so enjoy your posts and pictures. You give us solo women wanna be fulltimers out here great hope and inspiration.

    Tina

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  26. Warm congratulations to you & Katie on these 2 milestones! Katie's smile is so big--she's so sweet! Here's to many hundreds of thousands page views and many more happy miles. Thank you so much for taking us along on your journeys--every mile is a treat!

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  27. Congratulations on your milestones. I remember reading when you were first starting. You are right about Katie being a little love. She's such a good little doggie.

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  28. Congrats! I enjoy following your blog and reading about your travels.
    Cheryl Ann

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  29. We missed you and Katie yesterday at Chica's birthday party (actually it was the one year anniversary of Jimbo's adopting her). Congrats on your thousand days and here's to a thousand more!

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  30. Thank YOU, Barbara. I remember finding your blog early on and following your efforts to downsize. I remember the excitement of finding your perfect rig. I was living vicariously through you, but mainly you gave me ideas of how to do these things myself one day. My 'one day' came sooner thank I expected, but seeing the hard work you put in every day, leading to your goal, then achieving it, I was spurred on. You were a big help to me, as I'm sure you were and still are to others. We thank YOU!
    Hope to see you on the road this summer. :-)
    Jeanne (and Riley)

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  31. Happy Anniversary! So glad to see you are where you want to be with your faithful furry companion and still happy after 1000 days of it. So many people never follow their dreams.

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  32. I have been lurking from the beginning. Really enjoy your blog and pictures. Barbara, Florida

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  33. Congratulations. I haven't been with you all 1,000 days but I've sure enjoyed the journey so far. Let's keep on truckin'.

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  34. Congratulations on all of your milestones. I'm a new follower. I look forward to your posts and I appreciate you taking your readers along for the ride. :)

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  35. Belated congratulations from Australia Barbara and Katie on your 1,000 days on the road. I've been lurking in the background and reading of your wonderful lifestyle from the beginning and look forward to each post. Your writing is interesting, entertaining and educational while your photos are a real treat. I look forward to reading of your adventures for a long time to come.

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  36. Sorry I'm so late, but I do want to say congrats on reaching these milestones! I'm glad I found your blog; your photos and stories are always fun to read. Looking forward to the next 1000 plus!

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