You are viewing a single comment's thread from:
RE: My Steemit Introduction From mrclean0325 aka Leonard
This is an amazing story. Welcome to Steemit! I spent a year and a half "hobosteading" in 2013-14. I shed everything and lived in a Cabella's tent in the woods by the beach on property owned by a friend of mine. I found work in the nearby pottery studio and walked to work on the beach. It was the most magical and vacation-like time of my life. I can't recommend it highly enough. But put your stuff in storage, the sentimental stuff. I hear being a host at a state park is a good way to start out because the facilities are vacation-like and you pay for your rent by doing chores. But any-hoo.
That was an impressive introduction. If you have questions, try Steemit chat which is available via the menu in the top right hand corner. Steem on!
Thanks for the warm welcome! We had thought about a tent actually, but my wife's machine for her sleep apnea needs electric so an RV or van with an inverter were in order. We have actually looked into bumming around the country by working from one park to another. We are in the process of sorting the "trash" from the treasure to go into storage. We are amazed at how much crap we accumulated. Thanks for the tip, I am still working my way around, but think I will like it here. ;)
I'd definitely recommend an RV. With slide-outs. The feel is so roomy! I 'm really crossing fingers that you have a wonderful experience. It'll still be an adventure, but it's amazing how things can just fall into place with a little faith and a sense of humor. It seems like you've got those things down. :)
Let me know if you have any questions about Steemit. You are the type of person who could really benefit from online income, though I would start by reading the white paper and keeping expectations low about how much early posts will make. Feel free to look at other people's blogs and you'll see there's typically a lot of variance in what each post earns. Something I think makes a difference is including photos of yourself in mosts posts, just like your beautiful intro photo. A lot of people do it as a footer and include an intro. I'm aiming to get there. Sometimes I take my sweet time.
I really do hope you like it at Steemit and that it makes a difference for your sense of security. Clearly you can write and already figured out how to add photos and video. Way ahead of where I was when I start a little over a month ago. :)
We are still in the "prep and planning" stage right now. I had hoped to get to a warmer climate before winter, it is supposed to be a bad one. I make a little online here and there. This was to share some stuff as I REALLY don't like Facebook and if I make a little...that is a side benefit. I have had other blogs and other online venues in the past, but never really got much of any response. I wasn't expecting anyone to notice it so this is a nice refreshing change. So far I like it here and there is SO much to learn about all of this...I like the challenge! ;)
Ahh, an experienced blogger. That makes sense. I am new to blogging and still trying to figure out what I am even writing about. I started a wordpress blog that was going to be organizing tips for paper and eventually a retail webstore of my favorite products. But I found Steemit and directed all my attention here instead. It's perfect for learning. The exposure here is so good that it just makes sense, even without a lot of high-earning posts. The attitude of embracing the challenge is perfect. I have also turned my back on Facebook except as an address book. People are just so much nicer here.
My tip for winter in an RV is to buy a good electric blanket or two for couch and desk and only heat the bedroom. An electric heater with a fan is better than a fancy catalytic gas heater because those produce water and water is your enemy. My first winter we had only a catalytic heater and it rained in the cabinets. If possible, park under cover at first. If not, expect to find a leak and have aluminum tape to patch it quickly from the outside. I'm full of unrequested advice, but I mean well. :)