Full Time RVers/Workampers

We did it! Sold the house and became fulltime RVers. It sure was scary, but looking back, we wish we would have done it sooner. We don't even miss all of those things we saved for so many years.



We hit the road in May, 2007 and traveled for a while, then we stayed at a campground near Betty's son's so we could babysit our seven year old granddaughter and her brother for the summer months. She kept us very busy with her summer soccer camp and bible school and all of the fun things to do while camping. It was so nice to have this time with our families. Jerry also took on a part time job, delivering RVs from the factory to dealers throughout the US and Canada.

We started our first Workamper position the end of August, just before Labor Day weekend. This meant we had to learn fast and furiously so we were ready for the Labor Day rush. We worked at an RV resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Betty in registration and camp store and Jerry in maintenance. This was a short two month commitment. Just long enough for us to decide that this was the life style for us.


We really enjoyed the area, the beautiful mountains, the Crooked Road (http://www.thecrookedroad.org/), bluegrass music, clogging and flatfootin' venues. Between the locals that we met and our new workamper friends, we really felt at home.

5 comments:

twoseventy said...

Hi BettyJo and Jerry! It's great to see that you two started a blog. Can't wait to see what adventure you have next! Thanks for the hospitality in Sikeston. You may want to check out hitch itch for many other fulltimer sites!

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Unknown said...

Hi there! It was a great pleasure to work with you guys at Lake Ridge. I can't wait to see your next adventures. Take care!

Betty Jo and Jerry said...

Hi Kimberly! It was great working with you too. We might come back there for a visit some time, or maybe to workamp. Your lucky to live in those mountains. Enjoy the view!

Unknown said...

Hello there! So, finally off to Texas. I know you've loaded up your dancin' shoes, but I think they'll really get a work out there. Go around the floor a few times for me. Have a safe trip and, as always, Enjoy The Journey!!!

Betty Jo and Jerry said...

Yes, the dancin' shoes are always ready to go!