Does Jim look like a decrepit, old workamper who’s down on his luck?
Sadly, the image of old, broke and destitute full-time RVing workampers is now being promoted all over TV, radio and the Internet.
Not All Workampers are Old, Broke and Destitute
Rene
Clean and Sober. For Now.
It’s been 56 days since we’ve had a cocktail. Our closet is crammed with all of our favorite booze, because we stocked up at Costco in Las Vegas before we came out here to the sticks. But we haven’t touched a drop.
What does this have to do with full-time RVing? A lot. I’ll get to that.? Meanwhile, we’ve been on the wagon, living like Mormons.
No gin and tonics.
No margaritas.
A Slice of Heaven in Pie Town, New Mexico
Thousands of remote, offbeat destinations line the back roads of America, all leaving imprints on your heart as you roll away to somewhere new. As full-time RVers we get the chance to revisit those magical places whenever we want, but life can get in the way and oftentimes the opportunity never seems to materialize.
But when the cosmic road map finally aligns your present journey with an old favorite destination from the past, well that’s a sign you just can’t ignore.
Going Back to New Mexico’s Church of Pie
Recently while headed to Las Vegas, Nevada, we jumped at the chance to drive Highway 60 to get there. That two-lane route is a little out of the way to Sin City, but taking the slow lane would allow us to make a pilgrimage to The Pie-O-Neer cafe in Pie Town New Mexico.
This magical spot perched atop on the Continental Divide won us over way back in 2008 as we traveled with Jerry, and just like our sweet boy, it’s been in our hearts ever since.
In Search of Mystic Pie
We waved goodbye to Waylon Jennings’ spirit and booked it out of Littlefield, Texas early one morning, high on caffeine and anticipation of our destination: the sweetest spot in New Mexico, about 3 hours southwest from Albuquerque.
We needed to get there before the Pie-O-Neer Cafe closed at 4pm but were so excited we managed to arrive by 1pm. What a joy to see that the cafe was exactly as we remembered it! The moment we stepped onto the cozy front porch and opened the door, the heavenly scent of homemade pies wrapped its arms around us like an old friend.
Utah’s Great Boondocking Spots are a Cheapskate’s Dream
Utah is one of the prettiest, most awe-inspiring states in the country with so many free, gorgeous places to camp.
A few weeks ago, we stayed in this lovely free spot for a week, only seeing the occasional off-roader. It was lovely and peaceful, even during the busy Memorial Day weekend.
We were only about 15 minutes outside of Panguitch, a sleepy little town that caters to tourists. The last time we had been there was in 1995, when we looked like this:
Battleground Vegas: the Cheapskate’s Guide RV Camping in Sin City
We escaped the madness and debauchery of Las Vegas weeks ago, but are still suffering from a lingering hangover brought on by staying in a city with the constant din of sirens, shouting crazy people and endless traffic. Thankfully we managed to stay cheap in Vegas with our Passport America club membership and other cheapskate methods. Here’s how we did it.
(Not) Leaving Las Vegas
Before we rolled into Vegas (without guns blazing), our main Arctic Fox window spontaneously shattered during our stay in New Braunfels, Texas. It’s crazy, nobody knows why it happened. So, in addition to Jim speaking at the 2014 Blog Paws Conference in Vegas, the other reason we had to stick around Sin City was for a replacement window that was supposed to ship to the local Northwood dealer (the manufacturer of our Arctic Fox), within the first two weeks after our arrival.
7 Years on the Full-time RVing Road and Counting
Reflections on being young, working-age, full-time RVers, digital nomads, location independent entrepreneurs and permanent road trippers in a 24′ Arctic Fox 245N fifth wheel.
Our Texas Panhandle Pit Stop to Honor Waylon Jennings
Visit Waylon Jennings memorial at Waymore’s Drive Through Package Liquor Store and Museum in the Panhandle city of Littlefield Texas near Lubbock.
A Landa Love Affair on the Comal River, New Braunfels, Texas
A review about why we both love and hate cheap camping at Landa RV Park on the Comal River in New Braunfels Texas.
Guarantee RV Asks, How Do You Prepare to Hit the Road?
Gurantee RV shares how to prepare and plan the financial, emotional and logistical details for going full-time RVing as young, location-independent entrepreneurs.
What Did You Know When You Got Married?
Happy anniversary thoughts on seventeen years of being married, road tripping and living in a van down by the river.
Rockin’ and Rollin’ in the Hill Country
Live Americana music rocks the Texas Hill Country with KNBT Radio, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Kylie Rae Harris, Larry Jo Taylor, The Tejas Brothers and more.
Our Love Affair with the Beaver
An exciting bathroom break with the Beaver at the biggest Buc-ee’s rest stop, convenience store, souvenier shop and gas station in New Braunfels, Texas.
The Lengths We Go to for Free Camping in Texas
Boondocking water usage conservation, composting toilets and recycling in the Big Bend, Texas.
Summer Workampers Needed at Vickers Ranch, Lake City Colorado
Vickers Ranch seeks workamping RVing couple for summer 2014 season in Lake City Colorado.
