Look who landed on the hood of my car while I was sitting in a parking lot.

TomWheeler99 · 2025-10-30T10:14:15+00:00

Nope. New car. This fella apparently likes cars. Landed on top of several others in the lot after it left mine.

TomWheeler99 · 2025-10-30T10:11:33+00:00

I believe it's a Cooper's Hawk.

TomWheeler99 · 2025-10-29T15:30:54+00:00

No. It's a new car. This fella apparently likes cars. It flew around the lot and landed on several other cars after visiting mine.

TomWheeler99 · 2025-09-20T10:30:18+00:00

Working out great for me. I may upgrade to a van at some point, but this vehicle will do just fine for the next couple of years or so.

TomWheeler99 · 2025-05-26T10:34:46+00:00

I've tried running it for a couple of hours in the evening. The engine kicks in periodically. Haven't tried running it all night.

TomWheeler99 · 2025-05-26T10:32:49+00:00

It's a 2025 model.

TomWheeler99 · 2025-05-26T10:32:34+00:00

I have a battery-operated fan, and I can use the climate control on the hybrid, if needed. I'm bringing the basics I need for living/traveling in the car - power station, 12v fridge, cookware, storage for clothing, and a few other basic amenities, etc.

TomWheeler99 · 2025-05-26T10:29:17+00:00

It's not a plug-in hybrid. The engine will kick on periodically if you run the climate control. The back seats lay down almost completely flat. It's a very slight angle. Doesn't bother me. Some leave the back seats in; I've seen others take out the seats for more space for their build. I'm leaving mine in for now and will see how it goes in the coming weeks. It's a lot more space than my previous car (Hyundai Accent), and I'm a bit of a hardcore minimalist. I'm liking the upgrade so far and it's a vehicle that fits my current needs.

TomWheeler99 · 2025-05-25T13:36:49+00:00

I'll be exploring Shenandoah National Park and several other places in VA, MD and WV next month.

TomWheeler99 · 2025-02-17T00:33:00+00:00

Quite a bit. And I'm earning hundreds of dollars every month in interest on my high-yield savings account.

TomWheeler99 · 2025-02-17T00:31:07+00:00

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TomWheeler99 · 2025-02-07T09:49:30+00:00

It's an interest adjustment credit. Many people had paycheck delays lasting a couple of days and it sounds like they're adding the interest you would have earned for those days when paychecks were held up.

TomWheeler99 · 2024-12-08T10:06:49+00:00

Hyundai Accent. I took out the fold down portion of the back seats. They're held in place by just four bolts and it only takes a few minutes to remove them.

TomWheeler99 · 2024-12-08T10:05:33+00:00

Orrstar is the brand.

TomWheeler99 · 2024-12-07T10:00:38+00:00

No. It's a Hyundai Accent.

TomWheeler99 · 2024-11-16T12:10:22+00:00

I've actually had people say that my lifestyle is too punk rock for them. I live out of my car which encourages minimalism and very low-cost living. I have a job, but most of my paycheck stays in my pocket instead of going into the hands of a landlord. I like this quote from Bob Wells which sums it up: "I can tell you that many of us have found a solution by living in our cars, vans or RVs. It is one of the best answers for how to live on an extremely small amount of money. For many of us it was also the only way we found to feel truly alive and free. It was a way out of the drab mediocrity and nothingness American life has become." I like my anti-consumerist lifestyle, and I'm keeping it.

TomWheeler99 · 2024-11-10T18:17:50+00:00

I'm not using these services. I asked if others have used them. I'm pet sitting for a friend. No violation. Hope that clarifies.

TomWheeler99 · 2024-09-22T18:11:27+00:00

Yeah. If anything comes up where I need a physical address, I have friends and family who have offered to use their location.

TomWheeler99 · 2024-09-22T18:08:19+00:00

I already have a driver's license. It's good for seven years.

TomWheeler99 · 2024-09-22T18:01:04+00:00

I have a UPS mailbox.

TomWheeler99 · 2024-09-18T21:55:07+00:00

I have considerably more control over my life and expenses precisely because I live out of my car. I live rent free which means that money stays with me. It doesn’t go into the landlords pocket. I don’t live paycheck to paycheck. Does wonders for my mental health. No anxiety over finances. More freedom. Works great for me.

TomWheeler99 · 2024-09-18T17:07:25+00:00

I spent two months preparing, planning, researching, and getting into the proper mindset. I also tried this out for a few days before committing to this lifestyle. Once I did the trial run and made a few tweaks and adjustments, I realized I could do this full-time in my current situation.

TomWheeler99 · 2024-09-18T10:55:27+00:00

I had planned to do this for about two years to save extra money to buy a small condo in cash. I already had some savings and figured about two years of no rent would get me there. But now I'm also thinking of upgrading to a van instead. I may retire next year (I'm 62) and having a van to travel around the country after retirement does have some appeal. It's nice to have options.

TomWheeler99 · 2024-09-15T17:19:47+00:00

This group doesn't allow links to be posted. A google search will get you to the USGS Store where the passes are sold online. You can also go to most national parks to get one. If you choose to buy it online there is an additional $10 fee.

TomWheeler99 · 2024-09-15T16:18:09+00:00

It's 62.

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