AFTER A YEAR AND A HALF running this site for Bob, plus about six months before that writing a pile of articles, it’s time for me to make like a nomad and move on.
My goal has been to create a site that’s entertaining, informative and inspiring — the type of site I would like to read myself. But that’s exhausting, particularly when it’s essentially a solo effort. Research, writing, graphics, trying to come up with new topics, butting my head against algorithms and search engine optimization (which encourage vapid, formulaic writing) and all that. The site is always on my mind. The pressure is always there.
Hey, I’m supposed to be living my golden retirement years stress free, wandering the land without a care, right?
So this is my last post — as the editor, anyway. I might contribute from time to time.
A new editor will begin next week. It might take them a while to figure out the site’s technicalities, so be patient. I predict my replacement will do such a great job with the content that all y’all will forget about me — if you haven’t already.
See you down the road.
Sorry to see you go from this site; it’s been interesting and informative. Best wishes for you and traveling.
Thank you
Dear Al,
Thank you for all your hard work with these excellent articles and photos. I enjoyed every one, even if it didn’t exactly apply to my situation.
I’m very happy there is an archive here to refer back to your articles. Thanks again. And happy trails to you!
Al, I’m very happy for you and will see you down the road. I feel like you’re retiring all over again!
No, I don’t see myself or anyone else forgetting you. You provided a pleasant, inspiring community of like-minded people like the larger nomad population itself.
Thank you!
Thanks Al for doing such a nice job with this site. I always appreciate it. So happy trails and enjoy your life free of computer stress.
You’ve done a bang up job and it is a lot of work so I’m not surprised you’re moving on.
Thanks for the time and effort you contributed.
Al, Thank you do much for all your hard work! I’ve really enjoyed your posts. You will not be forgotten. Safe travels. I hope to meet you and other nice nomads on the road when I can retire and camp/travel in a van in the future. Thanks to you and Bob and the rest for showing us a different possibility in retirement. 🥰
I’ve enjoyed your content for the short time I’ve been a part of it. Best wishes and enjoyment as you continue your next charter!
Al, you’ve done a wonderful job and given me the courage to get out here
I’ll see you down the road
There must be others in this community who can step up and contribute. I know a LOT of people love to share with others.
I have enjoyed reading your articles and viewing your pics … And I have gained some knowledge along the way.
Your dedication to your task has not gone unnoticed !
I Have not yet engaged in ‘The nomad life’ but I am on the brink of being semi nomadic, having just sold my home
I will be visiting friends and family for two to three weeks stay until I get a better handle on what I want to do when I grow up 😂
I wish you happiness, freedom and peace 🕊️
It took me a while to get used to your style; but I came to enjoy it and appreciate the sparse and reflective nature of many of your posts accompanied by a photo of somewhere lovely you were on your travels.
Im in a sticks and bricks now w/all the hustle the entails. And your posts often took me back for a moment to the quiet beauty and simplicity of my nomad days.
I hope you’ll consider continuing to share those photos and musings in another format, perhaps Instagram?
Al,
I am sad to see you go; your posts were something I looked forward to every day.
Darn it!
Thank you so much Al. You’ve been like a friend. Thanks for the advice and great info. Have fun living out there.
Your articles were/are great. It was a big job. Very grateful for all your hard work and divine love you put into this for us. Thank You. Very grateful
I am very grateful Al, for all your valuable time, energy, creativity, & inspiring words you have shared with us. Plus, your photos are amazing! I always find your articles entertaining, informative & very inspiring, as I live & travel in the cooler climes in Canada 🍁 May this next timeframe re-energize & rejuvenate you. All the best! 😃
AL, thank you for all D’wonderful postings, U’r beautiful pictures & your hard work to accomplish the blog; U’ll be missed for sure. So…go on worry free, stress free & enjoy your nomadic life, after all that’s why U’r living on wheels…🌺🌿🌼. Best of 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀.
Thank you, Al, for your amazing service to this community. I appreciated your thoughtful posts that were so honest and informative. I will miss your voice and look forward to its occasional return here. May you have a glorious retirement out in the wilds. Best of luck to you in this next stage of nomading.
Thanks Al! You have done a wonderful job resurrecting Bob’s blog. The amount of work that went into organizing posts and reformatting the blog site is much appreciated.
The wealth of information here with all of the articles that Bob wrote over the years and your new posts can now be easily searched and used by old and new nomads alike.
Ditto, ditto to all those who have expressed how much they appreciate your writing. I so understand that ever present hum of energy needed to maintain a site like this. I hope this leaves you more time to find me. We should prolly have dinner.
Thank you for all the effort. It has been an excellent effort and great product. I will be watching your blog as usual.
Thanks Al, this site is one of the first things I open up on my computer. I am not a RVer guy but love to read about it. Take care!
Thanks Al, it is always the first one I open. Will miss your post. Sure the next person will do a great job. Understand you wanting to move on. Time comes to us all to do our dream.
Thank you
Thanks for all the inspiration you have provided to us all. Now it’s your turn to relax once again.
HAPPY TRAILS, AKELA!
Thank you for your articles.
I know how you fesl. Part of me wants to write, and the other part wants no stress at all. I can’t imagine running a “must” write every day business while gathering/editing others writers contributions while maintaining a website – nope. Enjoy being a nomad writer, again. I look forward to your next story. See you out there!
Thank you very much for the articles you wrote for the site.
You will be greatly missed but I am thankful for all the great posts and work you have done on this site! Your contributions will live on and I wish you the best!
Al, you did a great job! And, we thank you. I also understand its time for you to move on to other things. Happy Travels!
So Long!
Good Luck and God Speed. Be Safe.
Job well done.
Lj Smith