Making SOMEDAY Into TODAY - Someday I`ll Do It, Why Not Today?

10/10/2012
Around The United States By RV
Making "SOMEDAY"
into "TODAY"
Kimmer and Victoria Callahan
July 1, 2011 – April 25, 2012
Victoria & Kimmer
Callahan
Needles Highway,
Custer State Park, SD
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Fall Foliage
Burlington, VT
Route 1
North of Key West, FL
Zion National Park
Springdale, UT
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I. Our Story
II. Planning for our/your Adventure
a. Picking a Theme
b. Costs to Consider
- Home Obligations
- Day-to-Day
- The Unexpected
III. Finding the Best-of-the-Best
Today's Agenda
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OUR STORY
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"The American Dream"
Balance………$0
Savings Balance………$23.14
"The American Dream"
Savings Balance………$23.14
Balance………MORE
Arthur Callahan
4/6/1930 – 7/20/2010
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2003 Jayco Greyhawk
$32,000
MSgt. Arthur Callahan
Around 1967
1960s Siesta Camper
AKA "A Tin Can"
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Kimmer, born 1975
Oops!
Kimmer and Victoria
So Young - 1995
DAD's ARMY PICK
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DAD's ARMY PICK
Off To See America
June 1, 2011
48 Contiguous States
Odyssey Whale Watch
Portland, ME
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$2,500 Souvenir
Chadron, NE
Sake One
Portland, OR
River Ventures
Crystal River, FL
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Yellowstone Buffalo
Yellowstone, WY
Stockyards Rodeo
Fort Worth, TX
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
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The Badlands
Interior, SD
www.somedayilldoit.com
Our Website
More here…
October 24
Off The Beaten Path in the Midwest
November 14
Hidden Treasures of the Northeast
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Planning for Adventure?
Step 1: Choose a Theme
Sports Arenas
Lambeau Field – Green Bay, WI
National Parks
Grand Canyon
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National Landmarks
Ford's Theater – Washington, D.C.
Roadside Art Installations
Carhenge - Alliance, NE
Civil War History
Gettysburg National Battlefield
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Concert Venues
Red Rock Ampitheater – Jefferson, CO
Big Cities
Chicago Skyline in Summer
Towns with Funny Names
Boring, MD
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"All journeys have secret destinations of
which the traveler is unaware."
- Martin Buber
Swim with the "Polar Bears"
Do a 5 minute standup routine
Attend March Madness Games
Attend the Superbowl/World Series/NBA
Championship
Watch a session of Congress
See the Declaration of Independence
Drive some of Highway 66 and stay in
a Motel
Attend Lebowski Fest (traveling
Help build a house (habitat for humanity)
festival)
Publish at least two short stories
New Years Eve in Times Square
Hot Air Baloon Ride (over the Smoky
Mountains)
Leave a $100 tip on a bill of less than $20
Be an extra in a film
(to the right person!)
Bet $500 on one spin in roulette (our 10
Be an audience member on a TV Talk Show
lucky numbers)
Be an audience member on a TV Game
Write a play
Show (Price is Right)
Send a message in a bottle from the Florida
Parasailing
Keys/San Diego/NY
USPS Mail Recovery Center Auction
Hike some of the Appalachian trail
Rattlesnake Saloon - Alabama
Watch the launch of a space shuttle
Learn sign language
Learn to ride a uni-cycle
See a Monster Truck Rally
Get dressed up and go to the
Kentucky Derby!
Learn to ride a horse
Ride a mule into the grand canyon
Madonna Inn
Bucket List – June 1, 2011
Swim with the "Polar Bears"
Do a 5 minute standup routine
Attend March Madness Games
Attend the Superbowl/World Series/NBA
Championship
Watch a session of Congress
See the Declaration of Independence
Drive some of Highway 66
and stay in a Classic Motel
Attend Lebowski Fest (traveling
Help build a house (habitat for humanity)
festival)
Publish at least two short stories
New Years Eve in Times Square
Hot Air Baloon Ride
(over the Smoky Mountains)
Leave a $100 tip on a bill of less than $20
Be an extra in a film
(to the right person!)
Bet $500 on one spin in roulette (our 10
Be an audience member on a TV Talk Show
lucky numbers)
Be an audience member on a TV Game
Write a play
Show (Price is Right)
Send a message in a bottle from the Florida
Parasailing
Keys/San Diego/NY
USPS Mail Recovery Center Auction
Hike some of the Appalachian trail
Rattlesnake Saloon - Alabama
Watch the launch of a space shuttle
Learn sign language
Learn to ride a uni-cycle
See a Monster Truck Rally
Get dressed up and go to the
Kentucky Derby!
Learn to ride a horse
Ride a mule into the grand canyon
Madonna Inn
Bucket List Completed – June 1, 2012
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Swim with the "Polar Bears"
Watch a session of Congress
Do a 5 minute standup routine
Publish at least two short stories
Attend March Madness Games
Attend the Superbowl/World Series/NBA
Championship
Help build a house (habitat for humanity)
Watch the launch of a space shuttle
Be an extra in a film
Be an audience member on a TV Talk Show
See the Declaration of Independence
Drive some of Highway 66
and stay in a Motel
Attend Lebowski Fest (traveling festival)
New Years Eve in Times Square
Hot Air Baloon Ride
(over the Smoky Mountains)
Leave a $100 tip on a bill of less than $20
(to the right person!)
Bet $500 on one spin in roulette in Vegas
(our 10 lucky numbers)
Be an audience member on a TV Game Show
(Price is Right)
Send a message in a bottle from the Florida
Keys/San Diego/NY
USPS Mail Recovery Center Auction
Opryland at Christmas
Kentucky Derby
See an Iceberg in Alaska
A Week at a Dude Ranch
Mardi Gras
Learn sign language
Learn to ride a uni-cycle
See a Monster Truck Rally
Get dressed up and go to the Kentucky
Derby!
Write a play
Learn to ride a horse
Parasailing
Ride a mule into the grand canyon
Hike some of the Appalachian trail
Rattlesnake Saloon - Alabama
Redneck Yacht Club
Mud Island, TN
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Sand Dunes in Wisconsin
Madonna Inn
Hang glide in Kitty Hawk
Ski in Jackson Hole, WY
White House Tour
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Savannah for St. Patty's Day
Bucket List Items Added – June 1, 2012
The Importance of a Theme
Johnny Unitus
Comcast Center
Navy-Marine Corps Stadium
Byrd Stadium
Ripken Stadium
Nationals
Harry Grove
Stadium Theme
Orioles Park at Camden Yard – Baltimore, MD
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LET'S SEE
EVERYTHING!
Our Theme?
World's Largest Valentines Day Pillow Fight
San Francisco, CA
Are You
Crazy?
FAQs
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How Much Did
That Cost?
FAQs
How Much?
Obligations at Home
Obligations at Home
Reducing Costs
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There's always this!
Obligations at Home
Insurance
OOOOOOWWWWWWWWW!
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Sir, you're gonna spill your beer.
Might as well let the dog drive.
Mortgage
$335.00
Monthly $1550
- Rent ($1300)
+ Maintenance $85
Health Insurance
$250.00
$2500 individual deductible
No maternity coverage
ESTIMATED ANNUAL LIABILITY:
+ 3-4 months Safety:
$15,084
$ 5,028
TOTAL NEEDED:
$20,112
Rolling Mortgage
$274.00
Car Insurance
$ 47.00
RV Insurance
$ 35.00
Storage
$ 43.00
Remaining Student Loan
$123.00
Phone/Internet
$150.00
TOTAL MONTHLY
$1257/mo
Obligations at Home
How Much?
Day-to-Day
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$90/day
FUN MONEY
$90/day
Transportion
Waiting for the METRA
Chicago, IL
$90/day
Accommodations
Oden's Loft – Nordic Inn
Crosby, MN
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$90/day
Food
Doug's Seafood
Port Clyde, ME
$90/day
Fun
Clown Hall of Fame
Baraboo, WI
$90/day
FUN MONEY
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9 mpg
Transportation Costs
Gas Money
Indiana to Illinois: 240 miles
240/8 mpg:
30 gallons
30 x $3.40/gallon: $95.00
Transportation Costs
Gas Money
Chicago Traffic
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"TECHRON" must be really good stuff!
DEATH VALLEY, CA
Fuel Finder
Gas Buddy
Cheap Gas Finder
Gas Guru
MapQuest Gas Prices
Transportation Costs
Gas Money
Overnight Accommodations
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www.ReserveAmerica.com
$8 - $40 night
$900/month
www.PassportAmerica.com
Overnight Accommodations
Finding Campsites
FREE
Overnight Accommodations
FREE and SAFE
$8 - $25/ night
Overnight Accommodations
National and State Parks - Brown State Park, Indiana
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www.PassportAmerica.com
Overnight Accommodations - ½ OFF
Passport America
Food
YUM YUM
Horseshoe
Darcy's Pint - Springfield, IL
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Loose Meat Sandwich
George The Chili King – Des Moines, IA
Calf Fries
Cattleman's Cafe - Stockyard City, OK
Peanut Butter Stuffed Jalapenos & Rocky Mountain Oysters
The Fort – Morrison, CO
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One of
FOUR!
Pancake Challenge
Charlie Parker's - Springfield, IL
Muffaletta, Raw Oysters, Jumbalaya, Shrimp Po' Boy, Boiled Crawdads
N'Awlins, LA
What we SHOULDA used
COOKING AT HOME
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NOT AN
ORIGINAL
PHOTO
What a WAIST!
I mean… WASTE.
Expect The
UNEXPECTED
$873.00
$240.00
Expect the Unexpected
Tire Trouble - Decorah, IA
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$1,380.42
Expect the Unexpected
Busted Oil Pan - Carmel, IN
Oil Pan
RV Tires
Car Tire
Dolly Tires
$1,381
$ 468
$ 60
$ 163
NEW CAR
Repairs on New Car
New Alternator
New Starter
$2,235
$ 750
$ 179
$ 102
UNEXPECTED REPAIRS
$5,279
Oil Under the Bridge
Car Repairs
How much is this gonna cost?
HOW MUCH YOU GOT?
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LIFE IS A HIGHWAY
We wanna drive it.
LET'S SEE
EVERYTHING!
Our Theme?
Finding the Best of the Best
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Finding The Best of The US
PLANNING RESOURCES
The Weird and the Curious
www.RoadsideAmerica.com
Funeral Home Putt Putt
Ahlgrim's Funeral Home – Palatine, IL
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Lover's Leap Swinging Bridge
Columbus Junction, IA
Fargo "Walk of Fame"
Fargo, ND
1880s Cowboy Town
Buffalo Ridge, SD
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Mutter Museum
Philadelphia, PA
Mutter Museum
Philadelphia, PA
The World's Largest Ball of Paint
Alexandria, IN
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Research Material
Close Encounter with a Baby Manatee
Crystal River, FL
Foliage on Fire
Outside Boston, MA
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Winter in Ohio
O-H, Oh NO!
SPRING
SUMMER
FALL
WINTER
The Planned Path
Pike's Peak
Cripple Creek, CO
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Steven's Pass
Skykomish, WA
SUMMER
SPRING
FALL
WINTER
A Better Idea
I. Our Story
II. Planning for our/your Adventure
a. Picking a Theme
b. Costs to Consider
- Home Obligations
- Day-to-Day
- The Unexpected
III. Finding the Best-of-the-Best
Today's Agenda
10/10/12
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October 24
Off The Beaten Path in the Midwest
November 14
Hidden Treasures of the Northeast
THANK YOU!
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