Because Midlife Doesn't Mean Game Over
We’re a Gen X couple living and working from our fifth wheel, trading the hustle for a simpler way. Road trips, remote life, real marriage, and the midlife stuff nobody warns you about.
Coming January 2027
The Lobstah Crawl
Seven months up the East Coast in our fifth wheel, from Florida all the way to Maine, then west to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. A week or two at every stop, and we’re bringing you along.
Where We Went
Campground reviews, small towns and big parks from the road. From the Badlands to Moab to a hidden corner of East Texas, we share what’s worth the drive and what we’d skip. Coming in 2027: the whole East Coast, one weekend move at a time.
Life on the Road
Living and working full-time from our fifth wheel: remote work from wherever we park, Starlink, trip planning, campground life and the gear we actually use. No sponsored fluff, just what’s worked for us.
No Ordinary Kitchen
Real food from a small kitchen. Griddle dinners at the campsite, Dutch oven and campfire cooking, sous vide steaks, Ooni pizza, and the from-scratch family recipes we still make wherever we’re parked.
The Next Chapter
Midlife, a marriage still going strong after 25+ years, and an empty nest just around the corner. Honest talk about what comes next: aging parents, a simpler way to live and, someday, a boat.
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Aug 27, 2026
A First Timers Guide to EAA AirVenture
We attended EAA AirVenture in July 2026, the big finish of our Oshkosh or Bust road trip. We’ve recently wrapped up our first EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI, and I have to say it was everything we expected and more. We signed up for the event as a Christmas gift for our 17-year-old daughter, who […]
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The Dune That Became A Ball Jar: An Honest Visit to Indiana Dunes National Park
We visited Indiana Dunes in June 2026, on our Oshkosh or Bust road trip. It was our first chance to walk on a beach bordering the Great Lakes or perhaps dare to dip our toes into the chilly water. We were excited and energized as we broke through the trees and saw the shoreline down […]
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