How it all began...

The idea had been circling in my head for years. But the time was right and I could no longer fight the wanderlust that had built up. I bought a 1977 GMC NuWa motor home, threw a solar panel on top and started getting it ready for the open road. My main goal: to wander around North America, catching up with old friends, visiting new places and experiencing things I haven't before. This is my story...

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Summer Employment!

Still in Pahrump, NV - It looks like I have plans for the summer! I have been camping with other van dwellers for the past few weeks and several of them have summer jobs as camp hosts. With their help and connections, I was able to secure a job as a camp host in the mountains of California for the summer! I will be near Shaver Lake, which is about an hour east of Fresno, CA. I will be in the forest, several miles from both a lake and a small mountain town. The job starts May 10 and goes through October. Plenty of time to explore the area and practice my new hobbies!

I've enjoyed the past 4 months having no set schedule and letting my whims dictate my movement. Yet it does feel good to have my summer plans set. I learned from my time at Belle's ranch that while I do enjoy the life of a nomad, I also like having tasks and things to occupy my time. I loved the job of feeding the animals every day! I think I will feel the same about this summer...cleaning sites and chatting with people camping.

On another note, I have just updated my "Thoughts of Green" page (access it via the link towards the top of this page). If you have a moment, go on over and let me know what you think! I wanted it to me more of a resource page, but I am still trying to figure out how to best utilize the space. Let me know your feedback!
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6 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 11, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    Hey Brian, congrats on landing the summer job. If I happen to get up that way while you're there, I'll look you up. I'm curious -- do you expect that the salary you'll be earning while hosting will easily cover all of your living expenses?

    Glenn
    http://tosimplify.blogspot.com

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  2. ~~Mike~~April 11, 2010 at 7:46 PM

    Hi Brian, very cool to hear about the job! That worked out rather well I think!

    I checked out your "Green" page, looks really good! I concur completely too. Heidi and I are very serious about how carefully we conserve and are always looking are ways to reduce and re-use etc. Vanhomes are such an excellent way to be green and if done well of course can be very comfortable too! I liked the page!

    -Mike
    97 Roadtrek 170P "Taj Ma Trek"
    http://www.vantramps.com

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  3. Ms. PitzelApril 11, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    hey i'll be in california for a san francisco weekend at some point this summer -- so if you want to get a taste of a city and the sea, let's meet up. --heather p

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  4. SupaCooApril 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    Awesome news Giff!

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  5. Pam AriesApril 12, 2010 at 5:56 AM

    THat is s o cool..having a summer job there..it will be fun,I think. Your green page looks great too. Have you checked out this site..THe Road less pedaled.. I'll get the link for you.

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  6. Pam AriesApril 12, 2010 at 5:59 AM

    Oops..that would be The Path Less Pedaled at http://pathlesspedaled.com It is an awesome journey!

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