ny times article about the rtr

[cute Annie]

+1 and thanks for the linky---I knew I had seen it over there.

I know there are good reasons for frustration with CRVL, but I also sympathise with the difficulties of being in Bob's shoes. He's done a lot to help people get on the road. I too can forgive him for putting himself in a position of great influence without being perfect.

"I've never met a human that wasn't incredibly beautiful and fatally flawed." - Me

His videos, and the success of many others he's showcased, did give me the realization that it could be done...an if they could do it in a cargo van with crappy plywood and 2x4s, I sure as heck could do it more livably in a stepvan with good materials, skills, tools, and, maybe most importantly, the luxury of time and a half decent amount of money. That the thought in my head, "this is totally doable" exists is because Bob showed me it was.

If he does manage to lure some people out who aren't cut out for it, whether they end up not liking it or are just not capable enough...well, Master Card sure as hell leads a lot more people into crippling debt. Unlike Master Card, I do think Bob means well.

All that said, you see where I'm posting. I like people who can think for themselves, and I like places where I can think and say what I want. CVRL seems like a shallow pool in that way. Oh well, Burning Man has become a cliche. In some ways success is its own failing with this sort of thing.

After a few responses, I decided to read this thread from the start. & Found this, and I agree.
Thanks for saying it so well.
Yes, there are actually quite alot of things I learned over there; & I even started my own BUILD-thread there
One that suits one of my many passions >>>> Gardening. - And tho I can't have one on wheels now, I used it to DREAM of having one in the future. -
It's the one thread I asked about being able to copy/paste over to here, & people said "Go ahead." so Thanks !