if you wanted to live on the road and learn something along the way

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Someone just responded to a post I made 2 1/2 years ago and has not been up been responded to in 1 yr 3 months so I thought I would change the post a bit because my thoughts have changed a bit. Let me start Hey I am Jeff I am a Old Gypsy I have traveled the roads for 25 years this last august. I have never rented a apt only time I had an apt and roommates is when my parents rented me a place in Boston far enough away they would not have to put up with me Ah my young days if I only know now what I did then I may have actually enjoyed them more. I was to busy pissing and moaning about what I did not have to enjoy what I did. Well the road changed most of that for struggling,starving and having to make a constant effort kept me alive. I started my gypsy life in Boulder Co back in 1982.
There where still old hippies talking about the old days there on Pearl St and the town was still overall hippie friendly. They even had a plasma center where I actually gave plasma twice a week for gas,food of course now it is a strip mall of yuppie shops there now.
I miss the old Boulder and the only thing I like about the new one is a few restaurants I used to go to.
Well life just went along at the struggling pace till I met my first mentor and let me say he was a challenge. He was not for anyone who did not want to think and put up with having most of your ways of thinking challenged. I met him at the flea market where I sold stuff on weekends to live during the week. I miss those days because I have pro bally not been challenged and lived so adventurous since. Ok well over the first 13 years I worked swap meets in Colorado,new Mexico ,and AZ. I worked on weekends and it was a very carnival atmosphere not the good part of one for me the money was enough to keep me alright on the road. I started my wholesaling to stores in 1987 but never really made it a full time business till 93. Now I am a full time Wholesaler I live on the road sell jewelry to stores for a living. I make as much in a day as I used to in a month at working flea markets a lot of times.
All my friends through the years have retired from the road life they never really moved into the way I do it now so they got tired of the everyday struggle and living in a vehicle is fun for the first 10 years but does get old, I know that from experience. I now live in motels mostly where I have all my comforts with me from laptops to dvds to watch and my dogs to love.
My setup for a motel actually takes 3 hours to set up and 6 hours to pack and I make my place a home with everything I need. I used to camp more but for health reasons I am nervous of being alone in the wood if something happened to me. I still carry a great camping setup with me though. Well ok you read my condensed life on the road there is a lot more someone should write my book I think.
Ok so what the hell am I hear for well I would love to find someone to travel with me. I wanted that for years but as I grew up what I wanted from them changed. I am no longer looking for love or a soul mate I think my dogs are both for me in there own ways.
I am no longer really just looking for whatever to pass the time. I am not really looking for anyone who does not think before they talk and just make me feel I am raising a infant.
I am old now 45 year old it is not real old but living on the road for most of it adds some age to it. I have lived through much insanity in the world and decided to make my own little world out here where nothing bothers me unless I chose it too. What I am looking for could be many things. I know I want someone who would love to travel meet all kinds of people and be able to think and carry on a intelligent conversation. I love talking about the philosophy of life ,and the only people I really get to talk to is my customers and funny thing is they are paying me good money to have me sit and talk about life while they spend money on jewelry. I wish but don't expect to find someone who likes old movies,old Broadway and musicals. who likes going out for dinner and movies That I think would be great but not expected. But I have a lot to offer the right person. I do not struggle I am not always look for a roof over my head or food to eat. I make plenty enough money to live comfy. I have all the comfies in life DVD player for the TV to watch movies ,3 laptops and lots and lots of related things. tons of music and ways to play it,lots of video games and software to work and play with. for a person who is into writing or photography and would like to make a history of there road life I have everything you would ever need for that and more. I have 3 hot furry shelties(small lassie dogs) 1 is sadly going to die soon so we are spoiling her till she is gone. I will not grieve her passing because she has had an awesome life and death is a new beginning for all things so I never grieve a passing. Someone who travels with me would have a unique time for I treat my dogs the same way I treat friends and people I travel with. My dogs do not know what a collar or leash are they come and go free as much as anything they have few rules mostly about respecting my personal space. Someone with me would have the full freedom to have a life THIER LIFE!!!!. come and go as you please do what you want be with who you want. Only main rules is respect my space pull your own weight and don't bring drama into my life for I have none being alone.
I am really wanting someone now because I have had a few health issues scare me into reality now that I may not be able to do everything I do forever and may need someone to lean on. I also want someone around for if something happened to me the dogs and what I have created had a place to go other then whoever is there when it happens.
I had someone the last few years who hung out on weekends and came out for a month this summer and so far I can say that it was perfect we where like a old married couple without the sex or drama. We just no each others minds and never got on each others nerves. it was a lot of fun to have someone I never argued with or had to deal in negativity of any kind with.
I had someone when I was crippled up who helped me get around a lot and I did really like her but the whole gangster rap thing got on my nerves over time(my being old ya know)
What I want I don't really know in detail I would know more talking to who is interested.
I would rather you have a car but I finally have a van big enough for someone to travel with me comfy. Living with me you have many options I can show you and help you get into many different kinds of businesses out here. This is not like hanging sign this is something that you earn and know you did something for what you got. It is not living off other people kindness or guilt. I can tell you a few things that would make you interesting for me .
That you take 100% responsibility for your life which means it is nobodies fault but your own. I drink and drug occasionally it is not a lifestyle and lifestyle drinkers and drug users are not people that would be good for me. Someone who can communicate and not worry about trying to be what other people want. As I said I am an old gypsy and have dealt with people my whole life to survive ,which means nobody can hide themselves from me for long.
If you are someone who is on the path to awareness and wants help I am open for that I can offer what you ask for. I live my life with a simple rule I never interfere with others choices or life choices unless they involve me. if you ask for help or advice sure let me think ,but if you don't I don't offer. I have watched many people crash and burn but they chose that path and did not want anyone to interfere or they would of asked.
Someone can join me for any set time as long as I enjoy their company if we bond then they can come and go and always have a place back here when they are wanting it.
If you are not really looking for work and would like to just enjoy time out here then helping with everyday things would pay all your expenses and give you spending money. If you want more then I can give you all the businesses I can offer you. When I say that I do mean you could have your own business and make your own money the day you got here your choice.
Now do I have a gender preference, well of course I would rather have a girl why I am still trying to be able to say why for sure. it is not a sexual thing for me at least not physically .
I think it is the nurturing feeling I get from a girl and how nice it is to see a pretty face to look at I am not sure about it all. I am open to guys men ect but I could not travel with them in my van they would have to have there own transportation. I admit if I met a guy who was just so awesome and impressed me so I may change my mind but that has happened so few times in my life don't hold your breath. truthfully not many humans have blown me away lately so it is not just a male thing.
being out here with me for the right person can be awesome because you are free but have a safety net somewhere to always come back to. You will have someone to talk to about things but not be there to say I told you so when you fall. you can learn a whole lot here. Anyone interested should be warned that I will be observing what you say how you say it and please ask whatever questions you have nothing is personal to me.
Last few things I wear no mask I do not try to fit in. I truly don't care what others think because I have alife that does not require people for anything but company. and if people are not as intelligant or enjoyable to be around as my dogs then why waste my time.
I smoke a sometimes swear, i eat meat and i love cuddling with my doggies.
I do not kill anything unless it will not stop bothering me (as in flies or misquito's )
i let live everyone and everything. I do not ask people to change for me and will not change for others unless it is something i want to change. i dont lie unless people will not accept the truth. I never ever argue because argueing is forcing others to do or be what you want them to be. If i do travel with someone they have there own bed i sleep with at least one of my doggies everynight and am to used to it (which is better for you anyways) I think that is already a lot to read. I made this nice and long to see if people who respond read it or skimmed it and just decide they want to go and know nothing really about me. This is here for you so you do not waste your time or mine so read it write questions you may have as you do. This could be a serious life change for someone if they wanted it to be.
Last thing AGE hmm well no one under 18 of course my dogs could be grandparents to someone so young. 18 and up is fine I admit someone older would be nicer but I am willing to take someone younger if we have enough in common to enjoy each others company part of the time. Well geesh I think that is it .
I am even leaving my cell number hear to talk to people who are interested
720-394-3963 and I am Jeff and I would be the only one answering the phone.
If you read everything hear I got respect for you and thank you for the compliment that I could keep you interested so long.
have a happy
Roadgypsy(Jeff)
p.s my e-mail is isellbodyjewelry@aol.com and aim is the same
and my yahoo messanger is roadgypsy4ever

 

well, im not 18 till july, but this is something i will seriously consider.

and im glad your dog lived such a full life.


I also enjoy talking, and perhaps a little debate, about philosophy, life, how we got here, the government, me, you ect. I would work to carry my weight and try for that bussiness you were refering to.I would thoroughly enjoy talking to you, and i expect i woulcd call you some time. the only problem i have is that i do not wish to be a permanent nomad, but one only untill i find my purpose.

thanks for the opportunity

nobhdy

 

first to nobhdy
sorry dude I would never even think of considering someone under 18 and second as I said in my post that a guy would need his own ride to go with me unless I just really felt they where what I wanted from someone.
so far the only male I have traveled with without drama is my dog.
well for now I am in Springfield mo after St Roberts mo,west plains mo.
after that I will be in Tulsa and Oklahoma city ok.then off to northern Texas(not sure if I will be heading east Texas first before heading to west Texas.
after Texas comes new Mexico,Colorado. that is all I can think of for plans now.
I travel slow I am in no rush in life I like to relax and have a life everywhere I go.
so times of where I will be and when cannot be said. Last thing for the right person someone I have talked to and gotten to know and feel we understand each other I would be glad to pay for them to come out. that is something that takes time to decide for both me and them.
and very last thing is I will not be answering back in forth in this forum. general questions would be fine ,but for me to get to know someone it is in e-mail and or phone.

 

You live an interesting life and I wouldn't mind joining you at some point. I will call you or email you if I am near you and seriously decide to come with you. I don't like listing "qualities", because it would feel like an application, but I've been homeless before and it was not a problem at all food/money/hygiene wise. I'm currently in tennessee, but I'm looking to travel elsewhere in a couple weeks.

 

I read your post, I think you sound intriguing. I unfortunately have some things to take care of before I could travel and those will not be resolved for quite awhile. You said you'll be traveling through N. Texas, I'm in Fort Worth. If you would like to get together for a cup of coffee or some dinner I would love some good conversation.

Just to warn you at first I'm pretty shy, but a good conversation warms me right up. If you'd like to get together for some friendly conversation and food drop me a PM.

If not, enjoy your journey give you beautiful sounding dogs a treat for me and have a wonderful time traveling.

 

Hey there: Are you coming to the Tennesee area anytime soon? You sound very cool and your dogs are beautiful. I am currently living with my son as a caregiver. I will be placing him in a home soon, as he needs more care than I can give these days. I will probably be heading down to Ocala for the gathering. Depends on if I can place him in a good situation by then. I think I talked to you before. I was in NY then. I had just moved my son in with his dad. It did not work out and I had to take over his care. I think that was in 2004 before the gathering. Was there. Anyways if you wanna chat with a old hippie chick give me a holler. I am 47 years young. Anyway, we live in public housing here in Mountain City, TN and you are always welcome to drop in if you are in the area. I usually got a pot of coffee on and there is food galore either already made or being made.
Peace, Cricket

 

sorry to see people have posted and i not replied sorry i do have my e-mail here for you to answer me directly so i dont look here much. well right now i am in cape girardeau and heading to st louis after and maybe south after that.

 

Hello Sir. My name is Airic, i emailed you. i am also on aim at musicforanywhere. i've used hipforums for years but didn't use it for about a year and can't seem to login with my old account. oh well, here i am none the less.

 

OK I aint saying youre dodgy or a criminal - I'm just saying that anyone who accepted your offer must be insane. how the hell does anyone supposed to know if youre a murderer or not ?

Jeez its a bit wierd that you pop up and say - hey I'm this old dude who dont want love just company - I mean ok so you travel around a lot and have a dvd player and some films and you want someone to go to the cinema with and talk to you - and just what garauntee is there they will be alive after 2 or three months?

 

Well Guess This Offer Is Set Up For Those Who Really Think About It.
Which Is Why I Did It This Way Because I Am Loong For Someone Alot Different Then Most For I Met Quite A Few In My Travels People Could Take Some I Did Some I Had A Good Time With Some I Did Not.
Frst Question How Would Someone Now If They Would Be Alive? Well With What I See In The World Today People Mae Stupid Decisions That Could Threaten Thier Lives Everyday From Drinking With Strangers And Dating Abusive People Yet Being Afraid To Leave. Trusting Strangers Is More Common Nowadays If You Have The Right Iincentive.
So You Have As Much Chance Of Dieing On The Road With Me Then Going Out To A Club And Getting In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time,or Walking Dow The Wrong Street There Is Lots Of Ways To Kill Yourself. For My Specific Offer My Offer Is For People Who
Would Understand Who I Am By My Writing My Web Page My Pictures And By Asking Me Lots Of Questions And Paying Attension To The Answers. So Far Few Get That Far Here Because Most People Respond With Just A Few Words Or There Thoughts Of It Without Trully Investigating Who I Am More. So That Is My Answer For You
Being Alone On The Road Is Not The Worst Thing To Me The Worst Is Being With Someone Who Made Me Long To Be Alone Again. Finding People Who Would Like To Travel And Be Friends And Find Thier Own Lives Out Here Also And Then Be Able To Share Our Time On The Side Is Very Hard And I Like My Time To Much To Give It Up.
Well Thats It Be Happy

 

Word brother... that means something deeper than the words can speak.
If you ever plan on coming to Montana I'd love to travel though I am eightteen.... Julie_ina_straightjacket@hotmail.com if you are slightly interested

 

well i think i talked to you in yahoo but have not since i am in waynesville mo near springfield which will be by the gathering