Third verse:
I'll never forget the day
We motored into Houston. (definitely doesn't fit, but we haven't been to L.A. like the song says)
The lights of the city are settlin'
Down in my brain
Though it's only been a month or so
That old motor home is buggin' us to go
We've gotta get away and get back on
The road again
Me and you and the greyhounds, too
Travellin' and livin' off the land
Me and you and the greyhounds,too
How I love being free!
We recently joined an RV club called Escapees. They have get togethers, classes, offer discounts, etc. They send out a bi-monthly magazine called Escapees, Sharing the RV Lifestyle. In the May/June magazine there there was an article that Mama said summed up how we feel. Here is just part of it.
"Those of us who choose the RV lifestyle feel a house is only a gilded cage surrounded by a fence and filled with as much stuff as we can afford. For some of us, the size of the home doesn't matter as long as it is on wheels. It provides with with security we need plus the ability to see new places, make new friends and discover how people in different places live.
Boxer (this was a pet mouse that the article talked about) was safe, petted and well fed in his cage. Yet as soon as he was given a chance to roam free, he never came back to that security. The same can be said of many who choose the full-time RV lifestyle. A taste of freedom is all it takes for some of us.
Because we don't all enjoy the same things, sometimes it is difficult to understand loved ones whose choices are different, but that should not keep us from applauding the accomplishments we each have made. We must care about and support people for who they are--not who we wish they were. No amount of either security or freedom will cure the ache in your heart if you live your life the way someone else thinks you should."
Joey,
The Greyhound Who Is Ready To Be Back On The Road Again
Yep gotta live what you love. Not what other do.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Goose
I get it, a little. But I'm a homebody. Give me a good road trip twice a year and I'm a happy girl. More than that is too much. But y'all are free to drop in if you're ever out Tulsa way!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I'm having a giveaway today on my blog.
LOVE that you guys do this. AND more importantly, that you share your stories!! Definitely look forward everyday to the latest post :).
ReplyDeleteI love your adaptation of the song! I'm going to start singing it to Freedom, Casper and Nikki whenever we get in the greyhound-mobile. Looking forward to you all hitting the road again. I know you love it and I love following along.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely always do what you want to do! Everyone's idea of happiness is different. I love to travel too but on a plane/hotel. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear about your new adventures when you head out on the road again! You'll have so much fun! I'm glad you'll be doing what you love.
ReplyDeleteBunny
An RV and traveling with the kids is definitely in the retirement plans. I may start subscribing to Escapees to get ready :)
ReplyDeleteWe love your song, you can sing it when you are travelling along!
ReplyDeleteWe would choose the RV lifestyle in a second if we got the chance.
Sorry we havent seen your post, blogger doesn't put them on our dashboard sometimes. Mum says she is going to bookmark your blog instead and look herself.
Dip Bridge and Elliot x