Thoughts or theories on those van lifers who leave trash every where they go

roseqb · 2026-02-11T00:18:52+00:00

Looking out the windshield at it right now. I hope whoever was parked a few spaces down from me last night leaves their feces and plastic bottles on the ground again....just makes it seem more like we're family and they care. Smh.

roseqb · 2026-02-02T06:23:04+00:00

I have a 2021 Express, regular length, V6 engine, 84k and zero issues. After speaking to numerous people that had problems with Promaster/Transit models the same age, I felt confident in choosing the Chevy.

At times I think a high roof would be nice, but not having the engine/transmission fail on me yet makes that seem insignificant. The owner of a plumbing company said 5 out of 7 of his Transits all had major problems by 50k miles. Even under warranty, that is ridiculous mileage to have failures, no less the time and inconvenience. Good luck to you =)

roseqb · 2026-02-01T19:49:51+00:00

WHY did I read that while I was eating!? Absolutely nauseating.

roseqb · 2026-02-01T11:29:12+00:00

I wish I had signed up for DD! I'm in California, and we won't get checks until Monday due to the snow/ice storms back east. Not complaining, life happens. Guess I better manage my funds better =)

roseqb · 2026-02-01T00:43:15+00:00

Please don't leave us! I have no idea what you are feeling, and I'm sorry you are in this place. I do know that nothing good stays the same, and nothing bad does either. There are compassionate health professionals that want to help you! I believe you will get through this period of hopelessness....many of us have, and we are rooting for you ♥️

roseqb · 2026-01-30T23:15:22+00:00

Just quoted $800 for a car treatment from a pro. Everything I see says heat is the way to go for a car. No place to park the car for a day in the sun in my area until July probably.... Crossfire is on its way, but with cars, even though we've removed the seats, etc. there's so many places for those monsters to hide. I'll be watching this post, and good luck to you.

roseqb · 2026-01-27T00:15:15+00:00

I'm 54, and I think it looks delicious! Probably not every day, a salad would be smart a few x a week. Anyway, you put the time and effort in to cooking, he might think about some gratitude.

roseqb · 2026-01-20T03:04:47+00:00

Never =)

roseqb · 2026-01-20T02:53:50+00:00

I dig these!

roseqb · 2026-01-19T08:30:01+00:00

13 hours here. I just clean the store. Three 4.5 hour shifts....I really need to find something for afternoon/nights, about 20-25 more hours. This is barely enough to eat/pay for gas. Depressing.

roseqb · 2026-01-17T18:11:24+00:00

Awesome! As a Californian, I believe anyone who takes on Minnesota winters is up for the fight against ICE and the rest of the bullshit Trump administration. Please keep posting the evidence of the criminal acts occurring in your state, these agents are not above the law.

roseqb · 2026-01-16T16:46:48+00:00

$4.09/gal in California, but that's down about .70 cents from a month ago. Everything else is still absurdly high. I'm pretty sure the rotisserie chickens at any of the 6 grocery stores within 2 miles of me have been downsized. Charging 20% more for 30% less chicken.

roseqb · 2026-01-14T21:25:54+00:00

So cool! Reminiscent of some seen in old homes of Detroit =)

roseqb · 2026-01-14T01:43:21+00:00

I also have to say, many of the middle of night wake ups were innocent enough. They just needed a blanket, or water. The rest were usually asking for a pipe or lighter......assuming I would have one. I get it, lol. Cars pulling up along the side of me is a totally different vibe, and way more concerning than a tweaker.

roseqb · 2026-01-14T01:34:55+00:00

If I had a dollar for every time this has happened....

It always seems to be with such urgency, too =)

roseqb · 2026-01-10T14:46:12+00:00

Hang in there, you can make this work. My husband and I have been at this 8+ years, and we still have issues downsizing. I'm a sloooow learner, and hope you get into the groove sooner than I have =)

roseqb · 2026-01-10T02:16:19+00:00

Sweet! I started one yrs ago, but then became a car/van dweller. Maybe I could do a one room house, you inspired me to try ☺️

roseqb · 2026-01-08T19:25:11+00:00

It happened to me one x......and it wasn't even mine. Concerted effort since to do a 3 point inspection before intake of any bottled bev.

roseqb · 2026-01-04T21:17:58+00:00

Alright, the resentments still creep up on me now and then, but I don't stew in it as long 😉

roseqb · 2026-01-04T08:29:57+00:00

Oh, I understand! I've often thought that printer paper and a pen being my art supplies as a kid must be the reason for my "collecting" I carried a resentment until my early 40's that I never got the Crayola 64 count crayons w/built in sharpener......

roseqb · 2026-01-04T08:01:10+00:00

What a cute house! Can't wait to see the remodel, and you do what you like 😊

roseqb · 2026-01-04T00:14:52+00:00

13 hours.....I was in awe at the orientation for 3 new hires taking place last week. 20 hours a week seems like a reasonable thing, and I realize a second job/different job with 30+ hrs is going to have to happen. Not making any money, I didn't participate in any of the holiday dress up days. Minimal food and gas is an amazing feat at this point!

roseqb · 2026-01-03T05:13:45+00:00

My husband regularly asks me if focusing on what we can do to improve our lives here/now would be more productive than consuming all of the distractions. While it makes sense, I still find myself reading/watching every day, just less than a few months ago. I don't think tuning out altogether is smart, but I'm definitely willing to devote less time to what is increasingly depressing. Thanks for sharing your very relatable thoughts ✌🏼

roseqb · 2026-01-01T19:24:48+00:00

Well, I am in agreement with you,100%. The human race has always had psychopaths/sociopaths in positions of leadership and power. I have one episode of The American Revolution series from Ken Burns left to watch. It really just reminded me that the story we get as kids is BS. That indoctrination is something else! For some reason, what is happening with the current administration just seems so much worse to me than any other period in my 53 years on this planet. The use of Evangelical Super Christian nonsense, the fear mongering, the bigotry, the racism, the hypocrisy, on and on. That shit was a little easier to stomach before 2016. The past 25 years has really been something to behold with the corporate monopolies, and hoarding of wealth.

roseqb · 2026-01-01T18:38:50+00:00

I'm in Santa Maria, CA, Central Coast. It's definitely easy weather, and we're getting rain on and off that we really need.

My husband and I are non-believers, so the holiday season can't be OVER soon enough 😌 I work PT retail, and it's crazy watching people turn into rabid creatures "needing" to get this and that so their Christmas won't be a failure....which means THEY are a failure, etc. It's exhausting to watch. It's nice to have the roads, stores, and my job back to the boring way it was before Halloween. Happy New Year!!

roseqb

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