How do you handle an unexpected death while living on the road full-time. It can be complex and nerve-wracking while you are grieving. We need all the help we can get while away from family and close friends.

Find out the steps to take and who to call for comfort. As mentioned in the podcast, below are the numbers to call and the web addresses to find help. 

Call this number to talk to someone during your crisis (free): Crisis Call Center (775) 784-8090

Facebook Forum:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/LegacyLossOfASpouse

Law Depot (Free Health Care Directive)

https://www.lawdepot.com/contracts/living-will-medical-power-of-attorney/#.YBMKWhZlCHs

AARP Checklist to Follow When Someone Dies

https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2020/when-loved-one-dies-checklist

Register to Donate Body [they pick up the body wherever you are]: 

ScienceCare https://www.sciencecare.com/

Medcure: http://medcure.org/donor/#HIW

More Information: Russ & Tina De Maris' Article Posted on RVTravel.com

"Fulltime RVer - Death While on the Road"

https://www.rvtravel.com/fulltime-rver-death-road/

Margo's Book: "RV Lifestyle Collection" For the Adventure of a Lifetime.

RVing in cold temperatures is a different mindset from other seasons.

Discussion: 

 * Winter Storage 

 * Traveling in Cold Temperatures

 * What to look for in Arctic RV Packages

 * Warranties

 * GPS

Links:

RV101 with Mark Polk - Winter Storage

https://rv101withmarkpolk.com/2017/11/06/7-easy-steps-to-winterizing-your-rv-plumbing-system/

Margo's Book: Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers [includes winterizing steps]

 https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-planner/index.html

RV Shows Still Happening in January and February 2021

RV Park Site Cancellation Fees Reminder

Recycle Old Electronics

https://www.e-cycle.com/contact

Margo's Book: Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers

https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk

- Quality Gifts for the Holidays -

Dog Training Technology BarxBuddy  https://www.barxbuddytrainer.com/enV1/deal.php

Mobile Dog Gear Travel Bag https://www.chewy.com/mobile-dog-gear-week-away-tote-pet/dp/188167

Chuck Woodbury Book ABCs of RVing: https://www.amazon.com/ABCs-RVing-Everything-wanted-afraid/dp/0578787873/ref=sr_1_1

Clear Face Shield https://www.amazon.com/Glasses-Transparent-Anti-Fog-Reusable-Protective/dp/B08G1QPRSN/ref=sr_1_6

Roasting Smores Forks https://www.amazon.com/Telescoping-Rotating-Marshmallow-Roasting-Sticks/dp/B01AYESJ5Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top

Portable Fireplace https://www.amazon.com/Outland-Firebowl-823-Portable-Diameter/dp/B007UMD2L0/ref=pd_sbs_86_1/143-4895829-9496722

So . . . now that the house is gone.

If you have thought this through rather than made a snap decision, you have come up with a plan. Set a date to start your new life. Make changes to this plan as you move toward the goal. 

Some helpful suggestions that may not of occurred to you from Margo's archives (26 years of life on the road).

Mentioned in the podcast:

Duck Pack & Track - The storage inventory software  https://www.duckpackandtrack.com

Escapees Boot Camp and Driving School, Rainbow's End, Livingston, TX      https://escapees.com/education/rvers-boot-camp/

Margo's Book: Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers   https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk

Enjoy the holidays and stay safe by following two common sense suggestions.

Mentioned in the podcast:

New type of comfortable, see-through, fog-free face shield for safe social mixing over the holidays.   https://www.amazon.com/Glasses-Transparent-Anti-Fog-Reusable-Protective/dp/B08G1QPRSN/ref=sr_1_6

Margo's Book on Amazon: "For Women Only: RV Lifestyle Collection 1, The Adventure of a Lifetime"  https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g

If living the RV lifestyle is your dream, don't let the lack of funds keep you from experiencing the adventure of a lifetime. There are so many ways to make a living and still enjoy the good life. Margo offers 5 tips to help you resolve roadblocks to achieving your goal.

Workamper News offers weekly updates on jobs available for RVers.(https://www.workampers.com)

Communication tools for RVers with Cherie and Chris (https://www.techomadia.com)

RV Lifestyle Experts (https://RVlifestyleexperts.com Click "Festivals/Special Events")

Margo's Book: Working On The Road for Professionals and Just fun-loving Folks (Amazon: https://amzn.to/2znAjo5)

Stop the junk mail at CatalogChoice - Free (https://www.catalogchoice.org/)

Learn more about Escapees Mail Forwarding (https://www.escapees.com/)

If planning to move into an RV for a life on the road, the urgency to get rid of that last big obstacle (your house) may become an obsession. I know because this happened to me.

You can save yourself a lot of money (and headaches) by selling the house yourself. Learn a few tips today about how the Real Estate market really works. 

For the step-by-step plan, pick up Margo's book: Selling Your Home: How the Real Estate Market Works. What the Seller Needs to Know and What the Pros hope you never find out. https://amzn.to/2KVjwgN 

For more information about the RV Lifestyle:

Website: https://RVLifestyleExperts.com

Blog: https://MovingOnWithMargo.com

Learning as much as you can about your rig before roaring off into the sunset pays off. But I suspect the anxiety is building. Stepping into the cab of a new machine can be terrifying. Even if it’s just the new-to-you huge pickup that tows the trailer or fifth wheel. Are you sure you can back into a small space with confidence? What about the skills that are necessary to back in that small space with your tiny new Rpod, piece of cake, right?

Before spending frustrating hours, and possible embarrassment, make that first trip to a Driving School. Lately, driving schools are popping up everywhere. Here are a few examples:

My Website: RV Lifestyle Experts

https://rvlifestyleexperts.com

RV Drivers Confidence Course  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CeThR_A4VI

My RV Driving School

http://www.myrvschool.com/

RV Driving School

https://www.rvschool.com/

RV Superior Driving School

http://www.superiordrivers.com/rv-and-campers.html

RV Basic Training

https://www.rvbasictraining.com/boot-camp/boot-camp.html

Escapees Boot Camp and Driving School

https://www.escapees.com/education/rvers-online-university/curriculum/

RVing Women Oct. Online Boot Camp Class

https://www.rvingwomen.org/default.aspx

With all the anxiety impacting our world today, learning new habits could save our health and our lives.

Take a few minutes to relax and let go.  Learn to Say What You Think.  Training dogs to sniff out COVID 19.

For the rest of the story:

 * Training dogs to sniff out COVID 19:  https://newatlas.com/medical/uk-researchers-dog-detect-covid-19/

 * Toxic People: https://dariusforoux.com/toxic-people/

 * My book, "The RV lifestyle: A Dream Come True": https://amzn.to/2JcYCER