Pros and Cons of Fulltiming

I am sure you could get your water from streams and rivers, burn your rubbish and dig a hole for toilet waste Zombie lol

Is your definition in the post above an AI enhanced one by any chance :)
 
Yes, I use Streams, Rivers, Waterfalls & alike for water when I’m further out the way, but when you start using the filters for purification it’s best to not let them dry, so each filter is good for around 6-8month & I only really use them over the winter months when I’m in the more out the way & remote places with no access to the normal taps I use due to them freezing anytime from October through to March & I limit the driving mileage because of conditions.
I don’t burn my rubbish nowadays because ‘MO’ is the first vehicle I’ve had that HASNT got a Multi fuel stove aboard. (& I really miss it).
My Refrence was from Google, so am guessing AI yes,
 
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So,
I think that a very big PRO in Fulltimeing is having the time to Take in your environment. Connect & Re-Connect with the bigger picture that is around you.
I Love Walking & Shuffling around with not having to pay too much attention to Time, I don’t have a Watch & I think that there’s only Dawn, Daytime, Dusk & Nighttime (It’s ALWAYS Lunch time) As far as Time itself is concerned.
Then Halloween to Pancake day, Pancake day to Halloween as far as the seasons go.
This mindset opens opportunities to actually LOOK & Notice the changes throughout the calendar year that helps immensely when I Forage & get Game,
What I HAVE noticed recently is the Headlines are Full to Bursting with nature’s bounty & snacks.
The Blackberries numbers are stupid, & although I don’t really process them now look at the Elderberries 😳, I can’t wait for the Rose-hips to soften & the Mushrooms to pop.
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& although Wood pidgin & Rabbit has been a reliable staples, Grouse & Partridge have been on the menu for a month or so punctuated by the occasional Duck, Pheasants are just around the corner 😊
 
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Nesting Zombie said:
So,
I think that a very big PRO in Fulltimeing is having the time to Take in your environment. Connect & Re-Connect with the bigger picture that is around you.
I Love Walking & Shuffling around with not having to pay too much attention to Time, I don’t have a Watch & I think that there’s only Dawn, Daytime, Dusk & Nighttime (It’s ALWAYS Lunch time) As far as Time itself is concerned.
Then Halloween to Pancake day, Pancake day to Halloween as far as the seasons go.
This mindset opens opportunities to actually LOOK & Notice the changes throughout the calendar year that helps immensely when I Forage & get Game,
What I HAVE noticed recently is the Headlines are Full to Bursting with nature’s bounty & snacks.
The Blackberries numbers are stupid, & although I don’t really process them now look at the Elderberries 😳, I can’t wait for the Rose-hips to soften & the Mushrooms to pop.
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You should get yourself a woodgas stove Paul those pinecones and a few twigs would make great free fuel.

Brilliant for cooking outside and would save you a bit on gas;

 
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Yeah I’ve seen those,
I’ve actually got a Stainless steel folding Twig firebox that I cook on & occasionally use as a small fire pit. It’s this one.
I will take a picture next time I use it.
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I've looked at those Paul but I daren't buy another stove, she'd kill me!

Redcamp make some good gear though including a folding oven which really appeals to me, but I still daren't. :(

 
So I think that a big con in being a Fulltime Livaboard & pursuing this lifestyle is you can’t help a bit of ’Paranoia’ setting in, & this has an impact on your daily decisions & Parkups.
I’m fairly lucky in that I’ve actually gone out of my way on the routes & Park ups that I use on my Travel loops to Interact with locals, Businesses & even chat to the Council workers that empty Bins & Maintain the Lay-by to the point that I always get a hand raised in recognition, a cheerful ’Hello’ & often a quick chat from them as they go about their business. I even pick up occasional work from Farmers & Estates, with a few odd jobs from the locals that I’ve bolsters a bit of trust with. So like to think I’ve invested time & Efforts into a rapport.

You just don’t want to be associated with the people that show little respect, Draw unwanted attention & Behave in a way that brings a vail of negativity towards Livaboard homes. However from the ‘Some Onlookers’ perspective,,,Well your still just another part of the problem.
🤷🏻‍♂️
 
Nesting Zombie said:
So I think that a big con in being a Fulltime Livaboard & pursuing this lifestyle is you can’t help a bit of ’Paranoia’ setting in, & this has an impact on your daily decisions & Parkups.
I’m fairly lucky in that I’ve actually gone out of my way on the routes & Park ups that I use on my Travel loops to Interact with locals, Businesses & even chat to the Council workers that empty Bins & Maintain the Lay-by to the point that I always get a hand raised in recognition, a cheerful ’Hello’ & often a quick chat from them as they go about their business. I even pick up occasional work from Farmers & Estates, with a few odd jobs from the locals that I’ve bolsters a bit of trust with. So like to think I’ve invested time & Efforts into a rapport.

You just don’t want to be associated with the people that show little respect, Draw unwanted attention & Behave in a way that brings a vail of negativity towards Livaboard homes. However from the ‘Some Onlookers’ perspective,,,Well your still just another part of the problem.
🤷🏻‍♂️
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Esp if you start eating the locals. 😨
 
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