So this morning I went to register for my spot in the Fort Sam Houston RV park, and guess who I ran into at the office. Yup, you guessed it. I walked in the door and said "Hey Phil" and you should have seen the look on his face. After I laughed I told him that I follow them on KZfaq. Well, we hit it off and my wife and I spent about 1 hour chatting with them. These folks are very real. I enjoyed that time visiting with them. Hopefully, we get to visit a bit more before they have to go. As a new RVer, I have already learned so much from them in that one hour of conversation. You guys are awesome and I continue to say, you are my favorite military RVer couple in KZfaq.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Hey new friend!! We love every minute of our chat. You guys are just so easy to talk to and chat with. We wish you the best as you transition to full time life! I know you guys are going to love the ability to visit with everyone you love on your own time frame! See ya around the park.
@TheReslers5 жыл бұрын
I had a couple jobs when I was young in which I had to clean up after others. It definitely gave me more respect for other people’s spaces and for the people who clean up after me at work/on vacation etc.
@captaino39305 жыл бұрын
You are right, people see the fabric sheets they drop, They do not care, Thank you, and the folks out there that help keep these facilities clean for those who care.
@michaelsmith93085 жыл бұрын
Thank you for ALL you both do:)
@Steve-zf8zn5 жыл бұрын
Check to see if they are giving you a 1099 at the end of the year so you pay taxes, some RV parks will do this. They'll put a monetary valve on the work you'll done so they can write it off.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
And this is why we love you guys!! Thanks for the info! I didnt think about this.
@StacyForest7383 жыл бұрын
Great point!
@johnterhorst30855 жыл бұрын
We camp host for WA State Parks year round in different parks!! We love it! No bathrooms😊 Rangers clean them. We work 28 hrs a week (14 ea.) on our schedule with 2 days off. We clean campsites sell firewood/ice and answer questions and dump trash. We choose which parks we want to go to.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
That is sweet! I could do that for sure.
@rehtracam5 жыл бұрын
Park Rangers cleaned the latrine?
@shellyeddy69034 жыл бұрын
I’m a housekeeper at a college! I made this seven year investment to save money since free tuition is one of the benefits. Our son graduated this past May with two degrees in fours years, so he got the most for this mommas toilet cleaning dollar! We are looking forward to doing extended travel in our fifth wheel and hosting/work amping is something we will be considering. No bathhouse cleaning fear after looking after college kids.😂Thanks for your easy laid back videos with great information.
@todayissomeday4 жыл бұрын
Wow! I bet you are one proud MOM!! You worked hard for the money and it will pay off big. Just think of all the ways that education will change his life and generations to come! Phils Mom did the same job at a college in up state NY and said the same thing....never again! But there are tons of options that dont include bathrooms.
@tinagraham38835 жыл бұрын
Great advice about camp hosting. I suggest surgical mask and gloves when cleaning bathrooms especially toilets. Both are pretty cheap to buy. "Particles" can become airborne when scrubbing, sweeping etc. Airborne particles can make you sick it's also a good idea to change and clean your clothing in sanitizer after cleaning bathrooms. Too many really nasty germs lurking about in human waste to take chances.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Good Call!
@tinagraham38835 жыл бұрын
@@todayissomeday I ran a health club for several years. I learned that otherwise clean and healthy looking folks can harbor some pretty nasty bugs. :)
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
@@tinagraham3883 I am a nurse practitioner so I agree completely with that statement!
@jacksummers17365 жыл бұрын
“I wouldn’t sign up to do any kind of landscaping because of my limitations.” “So, you have to dig into the weeds and ask those kind of questions.” Wow! Was that a scripted analogy? If so I’m impressed by your poetry. BTW time was 7:01
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Nope, that is another Philism! You guys havent really heard any of his 'isms yet. They were referred to as Chiefisms and then Secoisms....I guess now that he's retired they are Philims. Although, some of those military references really aren't meant for our videos!
@JRGTEXUS5 жыл бұрын
I'm on a workcamping gig now as we speak, care taker of a private ranch. Most gigs are based on a low salary. You need to be careful with the hours expected from you in exchange for a RV site, normally around 20 hours a week. Lets say your labor is worth $12-$15 an hour , that would be around a $1000 a month of labor just in exchange for the site with hookups. They got very lucky with these clean restrooms. I was a camp host at a very busy National Park, lasted about a month. Worked my butt off, most campers were complete pigs, having to clean campsites and restrooms every day. There are some great workcamping gigs out there, just do your research before committing. Any questions, I'll be happy to reply. Almost forgot, if you are a handyman, basic electrical, plumbing, painting, you can do very well, these positions are in high demand. Great video!
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the info! Its great to get insight from our experienced hosts!
@pathfindergeorgia11175 жыл бұрын
Great Video..... ARMY. Ain’t Release Me Yet. Go Army
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
I had not heard that one yet! Nice
@wendyannh4 жыл бұрын
LOL!
@texnolan47405 жыл бұрын
The wife and I are big time interested in how are we going to make money?!?! We are planning this now, for our adventure to start in five years. Camp hosting is one that we have heard the bad good and ugly on, and yet have not seen many videos on. With the wife who already is a custodian for an ISD, and I am in IT ( been called, Network Engineer, Geek, IT Janitor). We feel with our always work ethic and knowledge base we should be able to find work. We appreciate you guys sharing with us. Thank you.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Our friends Laura and Joe have been doing it for a while. They are going to continue until they can pay cash for their next rig.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
@Team Mogo They are able to save money because they dont pay for their site and they are debt free other than the rig. Dave Ramsey helped them as he did us
@sweepstakeswinsfreebiesetc29155 жыл бұрын
We used to workcamp at Paintsville Lake in Paintsville Ky. at the Army Corp., beautiful place, great people. Lots of fun. Close to town and the home of Country Singer Loretta Lynn. Check it out.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Sounds like a great place to park host!
@sweepstakeswinsfreebiesetc29155 жыл бұрын
@@todayissomeday Yeah it was awesome. And right within the park is the Mountain homeplace museum. Awesome things inside, live concerts in the grounds at time. 😊 Then down the road I'd the country music museum with also live local band inside. It's awesome. You can tour Loretta's Homeplace as well. And don't forget the country store of her cousin down the road. It's called Webb's grocery. 😊
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
@@sweepstakeswinsfreebiesetc2915 Sounds really nice! I of course am a big fan of Loooretty
@hubrisbrutus68052 жыл бұрын
The pause was excellent comedic timing 0:08
@derrybrant55052 жыл бұрын
If you like fall colors I suggest upstate New York and South down into Pennsylvania on the northwest end
@heywoodjablome84095 жыл бұрын
i am a work camper in cda idaho i do maintenance upgrades and do 7 bathrooms and 2 laundry rooms i don't mind it at all except the occasional vandalism it pays the rent and the owners are the the best people i've met
@lindarose28375 жыл бұрын
I saw what you did there Phil 😉 (...I wouldn't sign up for LANDSCAPING, I know my limitations...really have to DIG in the WEEDS and ask..." Thanks for the honest review of your first short term camp hosting gig. I agree that I would hate cleaning up the bathrooms as well (why are people so messy and inconsiderate?) and I also do not think I could do longer than a month in one place. Stir crazy is a good way to describe how I would feel too.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
It is good for a month but not what we signed up for when we sold it all. But occasionally it is nice to stop and regroup so this is the perfect way to do it!
@thethortour24945 жыл бұрын
We camphosted at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo, FL last summer and are returning to do it again this summer. We worked great people (including Thomas and Stacy of I’m Not Lost, I’m RVing). We are already booked at a Colorado SP next fall for 6 weeks too. I agree with wanting shorter gigs and we won’t commit to more than 6weeks. Great video! See you on the road!
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
I was just looking at that park! That would be the BEST!! Wow! We love Stacy and Thomas! I could do that gig! And Colorado is so beautiful all year around. I hope you love it there too.
@BMartha645 жыл бұрын
Workamping I think it’s great, helps you make money and save money to enjoy this lifestyle. There is nothing wrong with cleaning bathrooms, if it pays the bill shit yeah! Pun intended. 😂 ❤️
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! I agree its a great way to save some bucks to help cover costs!
@susananderson6185 жыл бұрын
We are fulltimers who retired 3 years ago. We workamp in the summer months out west, in the winter we have spent time on our RV lot in Florida. Now we find we prefer being active rather than sitting. We hit the road April 1st heading back out west to workamp April-Sept at a private campground, paid for all hours worked 2 days off per week more if we want it. We find it is a great way to supplement SS income and add to the savings acct. We will not be returning to Florida in the winter, we have rented out our lot, we will be wintering in Arizona, exploring and enjoying the trails on our side by side!
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have a great gig!! We were in AZ this past winter and had a great time. I hope you love it too. Dont forget to hit up the Desert Bar. It is so fun!
@vonceilcook28925 жыл бұрын
We are workamping this summer in Estes Park, CO. No maintenance involved! #vrcampers
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Wow!! That is going to be a great gig!! We can't wait to get there.
@PrincessJamiG5 жыл бұрын
That sounds cool, Vonceil. I'm curious to know more about this gig, too. Hope it goes well for you!! YMCA of the Rockies, or another site?
@tamicullum59055 жыл бұрын
We stayed last summer at the KOA in Estes Park. Beautiful place!
@rollinricknshy64275 жыл бұрын
how do find out about work camping in u.s? Thanks
@timkinney96903 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we are really close to accepting a camphosting postion this upcoming year. It will be 40hrs with pay. So we will be getiing one of only two spots with full hookups and internet. Looking forward to it because the place is located just down the road from where my family lives. So, we get to stay there and be near family too. Very excited.
@pamela159325 жыл бұрын
If you are at a military base in site its a lot more organized with less stuff to deal with, from our experiences with the camcamps we always find then to be some of our favorite places to stay! Good Luck - we are doing our first work camp gig starting in April... Can't wait it should be a amazing fun time in Yellowstone for six months! Just hope we didn't freeze. Have fun guys , I enjoy all your videos
@pamela159325 жыл бұрын
*FamCamp
@pamela159325 жыл бұрын
* Don't. Sorry not sure why my phone is just saying what it wants this morning:)
@angelonduty1003 жыл бұрын
try this...it works great (my work w/ older folks n health care ) use organic orange essential oil (or lavender-or whatever floats ur boat ( or RV :) under ur nose area, therefore u smell the oil not poop ...
@Over-for-now8 ай бұрын
We are 80 and 78 and have hosted about 8 seasons and love it. We go beyond the call of duty giving our time to campers day and night ---- literally We have 4 bath houses and 45 sites to do every day. Campers love how fresh we keep them However after all these seasons of absolutely perfect work they won't renew our contract next season just because l called a couple of times politely telling how their rules weren't being followed by our management. Unbelievable and cruel --- we want to work and we DO the work. Even on our day off
@calvincalvey77944 жыл бұрын
Thank U..... Thank U.... you two are just loads of information...... husband and I are on a 3 year plan or sooner.... to being on the road.. RV life !!! Retired Army here... Can not wait to start this adventure.... !!!!
@todayissomeday4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! We will have another video about camp hosting next week. Thank you for your service!!
@solarsoltice9075 Жыл бұрын
I was a volunteer Camp Host at a year round county campground in Oregon. 7 days a week. Camp money collection, balancing and deposit. Bathrooms, showers, laundry cleanup, garbage pickup daily. I was kind of a slave to that job.
@weweresnowedin58015 жыл бұрын
Love the realistic information you two give.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am a realist so I have a hard time sticking with all the sweet as roses dialog! We have fun and we are loving life but life is never perfect!
@weweresnowedin58015 жыл бұрын
You will be in the North Carolina Mtns the best time of the year. That is where we live. We are heading to Seward, AK to volunteer at the Sea Life Center this year.
@greggjarvies89385 жыл бұрын
Hi from NC. Navy brat (dad 25 years in subs). Love your channel. Camp hosted for first time last summer in SW Colorado at a state park. Heading out next month for second tour (this time for five months). Bathrooms cleaned by private contractor. Work three days, off four. Truly enjoyed interacting with folks. Safe travels.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
This sounds like a great gig! We love Colorado!! What a great place to hang out for a bit.
@karenpiszczek92525 жыл бұрын
I live in the foothills of North Carolina. And we love camping in the mountains. It’s very beautiful in the summer was well in the fall. I hope you enjoy your stay in October.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We are so excited. It is so beautiful there.
@n1spirit4 жыл бұрын
Phill on "Doody Duty" - priceless moment! hahahaha. (Sorry guys, I just could not resist. Somebody gotta do it. Better you than me. HAHA) Safe travels, y'all!
@todayissomeday4 жыл бұрын
Right!! baahahahhaa
@we-2bstravels5484 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your videos. My wife and I are Volunteer Campground Host at Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina, normally for the month of April. We have done this 5 years and really enjoyed it. And no we don’t have to clean bathhouses. Great campground, people, walking trails and park and we get to see the leaves form on the trees
@todayissomeday4 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! I love to hear about these stories. Thanks for sharing.
@stephangoodyear14263 жыл бұрын
Hey guys Enjoyed the video. We have worked in National Parks, Civil War Battlefields. Wife worked in the office and did talks to grade school kids with her teacher background. I worked in the field doing talks, on the battle, equipment, number of troops, time of the year and soforth, families living on the battlefield. It was a extremely interesting thing to do. We met a lot of folks, shot the canons during displays plus the talks. We only worked three days each week and stayed for two months. We would definitely do it again.
@pukwudjivc4 жыл бұрын
We hosted for 5 months at a state park in Oregon. We did not have to clean bathrooms and if there were any bio-hazards in campsites or cabins (from kids coming out to party for instance) we just had to report it to the rangers and they would handle it. Expectations were low, but they were happy if you went above and beyond. An example of this is I helped stack a few cords of wood that were dumped outside the wood shed. All told we loved it and would do it again. The only downside my wife didn't like was she felt like she was on display and on duty 24x7 because we were in the marked camp host site. She has a bit of persecution complex and I didn't feel that at all. State Parks also tend to put limits of a couple of months per position or in the park, so it is easy to set up your duty for as little as a month at a time if you want to stay mobile.
@pukwudjivc4 жыл бұрын
I should add we did this during the winter and there were points where we had over a foot of snow. There were times when we knew there was only one other person, the other camp host, in the whole park and it felt a bit like The Shining, but that was pretty neat.
@todayissomeday4 жыл бұрын
Glad you made it work for you guys! 5 months is way to long for us......we were getting antsy after 2 weeks...LOL
@browniac5 жыл бұрын
Way to set the example by getting in there and doing the dirty jobs! Brings back memories of Simple green and pine oil! Great video and awesome info! I plan to utilize the military campground system as much as possible and being a camp host is something I had not considered but I will now. Thanks guys and safe travels!
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
We arent afraid of a little hard work! It was the key to all of our career successes! But you probably know all about that yourself!
@jeffharris2595 жыл бұрын
We just signed up for our first camp hosting gig. We are headed to the mountains of Colorado for the summer. Y’all are welcome to swing on by. Average daily temp in July is 80.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Colorado in the summer! That is a perfect location! We love it there. I hope you have a great time.
@jackmcgonegal87285 жыл бұрын
Watching you clean the heads reminded me of my young sailors aboard George Washington. I'd ask them how they're doing and the answer was generally something like, "sir, this is not what I had in mind when I joined the Navy after watching Top Gun." Priceless. Great episode.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
OMG! That is funny!
@n1uno19655 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video! You gave a lot of food for thought. I have never heard ant acronyms for the NAVY, very cool! I really enjoy the outtakes. 😘
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The Navy has plenty of acronyms! lol
@deanwarnock73045 жыл бұрын
Retired Navy AS-1. I've heard almost all of the acronyms, including Never Again Volunteer Yourself. Uncle Sam's Misguided Children; Air Force Thunder Chickens; Land Loving Coasties. The Army one is new to me. Very good though.
@TomandLoriRVLife5 жыл бұрын
We've camphosted the past 2 summers. Bad experience with a county park in Oregon and an AWESOME experience with a COE Park in Truckee, CA where we are actually going back again this year to host! Like you said, do your homework and research everything about that particular park.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
I am glad you loved the COE! Those are our favorite places to stay. have a great time this summer.
@craigsrvebayontheroad48765 жыл бұрын
We just spent 6 months work camping in a RV park in Arizona. Only My husband had to work. He was a gate guard for two days a week. It was worth it for the free spot and had plenty of time to explore and do the things we wanted to do.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Every little bit helps. We enjoyed it (other than the bathrooms) lol. We are slated again for a spot in NC later in the year.
@adiedri385 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great info and am with you. My bathroom is okay. But cleaning others 🤢 brings memories back to my RAF days and bull nights
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Right! Although, Phil doesnt even like cleaning our bathrooms but he will if he has too! lol
@candycornett5061 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy you traveling why'll I watch i had the camping seen why' ll my kids were young i had a stroke two years ago i was very lucky recovered just can't drive. We take care of farm land.
@brianlykins66632 жыл бұрын
Love y'alls videos. Keep up the great work. Ain't no way that a squid doesn't or can't clean a head !!! HAHA You are right though, if you've got a job to do, put your head down, suck it up and full speed ahead. Really enjoy y'all spending time with us and giving us a peak into y'alls life. God bless. May you have fair weather, following seas and good roads ahead.👍👍
@1950bobk5 жыл бұрын
WE have thought about it but we would have a hard time staying put in one place for longer 2 weeks, maybe a month but certainly no longer. Good job guys. You will love NC.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I am so stir crazy right now! But we were here for appointments anyway. In Oct I think all the hiking will help keep down my need to roam.
@Lauralietx5 жыл бұрын
I have to say you two do really Great informative videos with a lot of fun humor !! You Guys have moved up to one of my favorites!! When I hit the road soon I hope to run into you Guys some where!! Waving from Dallas Texas!! Blessed Travels!!
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Awww Thanks so much! We are having a blast. We love meet ups so let us know if we are ever in the same location! Be safe out there!
@ONMGCA5 жыл бұрын
Sweet! I think after we get the chance to semi “vacation” the country, we might be up for a position like this. There’s an opening right now in our town, Cedar Point Campground in NC, great little 40 site State Park, but we haven’t had a chance to see the country yet. Semper Fi, “Omar & Maria’s Great (RV) Adventure” OUT.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
We dont mind it occasionally for a month gig. It was fun minus the bathrooms!! Enjoy seeing the country!! Be safe
@ONMGCA5 жыл бұрын
Mentioned y’all in our recent video today. Happy Trails!
@charlesberlanga44525 жыл бұрын
You should see the camp host in NAS Pensacola at the Rv camp across from the airfield. He yells at you if your driving too fast.
@davidhewett14845 жыл бұрын
Charles Berlanga I’ll just bet he was a Senior NCO at some point. Probably cringes when he sees someone walk on the grass.
@todayissomeday4 жыл бұрын
I just saw this and it is quite hilarious! Phil was an E-8 before his commission and did HATE it when people walked on our grass. He had a little competition with the neighbor.
@catbee14525 жыл бұрын
Great info! You are a great couple....smile!! Show everyone you are having fun:)
@thepupsandus36545 жыл бұрын
We did two small gives in 2016 & 2017 prior to full-timing. First gig was six-weeks strictly working check at a State Park. Second gig was for two & half months, weekend check-ins and they help launch canoes and kayaks at a County Park. Like you both, small gigs and then up and adam are more our forte.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Those sound like great host positions. 2.5 months would be pushing it for me. Need a bit shorter....the 6 week might be ok.
@thepupsandus36545 жыл бұрын
Didn’t have to clean heads :-)
@joe-aj0yz5 жыл бұрын
Cleaning that head made you miss Basic Training, didn't it, Phil? Come on, 'fess up, buddy. Great stuff, as always, you two. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. (Go Air Force!)
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
He can barely remember yesterday much less basic! hahahaha
@ReallyBarb5 жыл бұрын
Last year we planned to spend our summer doing this type of trade work for campsite duty. We talked to a few places and a person also asked us to take her and spouse's place just like you did, however it was a LONG way from where we were at, it turned out to be an old trailer park and their expectations for us were huge, bathrooms, 24 hr on call, office and landscape! We gave notice there and signed on with a chain type campground about 150 mi away, again things were immediately not going to be what owners described before we arrived. Normally, our good-nature would be to just grin and bear it but the sacrifice would be our 2 little dogs (and us) being upset all day long, daily, so we left within 1 hr. The next 3 months was a series of similar disappointments, including an on-site security assignment that we were offered a very long distance away but paid actual $$$ plus a site, so we felt that we could work very hard for that type of arrangement, we rushed to the site, no work started for 2 weeks and our resources had been stretched thin and they asked us to pay a huge amt of $$ for the site which was a mudhole on the side of a road,until the work would start. At this point we had met our boiling point and headed for home, greatly disappointed in people in general. How can they lie to people, get them to travel great distances and then treat them like day laborers or less? We feel that until campgrounds understand our situation, we would never do hosting again unless it was 20 miles from our house and we had a written contract. This video was honest and will help others foresee that things are not all rosy like cg owners portray. Basically it sounds like you together worked 80 hrs a month, lets say equal to $10/hr $800 for a $350 site, thats how much Escapees Club charges for really nice sites for a month and you pay elec. That is wrong of them. The final cg we tried, they parked us in a ditch about 10ft from I10 in New Mexico.....we woke up the next morning and told them we were going to retire from camp hosting!
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
That is just crazy! I am sorry to hear about your terrible experiences with camp hosting. If you every decide to do it again I would recommend you try the federal agencies. They are regulated and have very specific job descriptions and contracts. National park service or Army Corps of Engineers would be excellent choices.
@roydavis22425 жыл бұрын
Many campground host jobs require cleaning restrooms. I have done custodian work before so that doesn't bother me. I personally think the women's bathrooms can be the worst. I know people who have hosted at COE parks and they say it all depends upon the ranger(s) you are working with. Rule #1 always do you homework and read what previous host have to say.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree completely.
@archersoutdooradventures34035 жыл бұрын
Too funny, You guys are a trip! Susan and I love watching yas... (Subed and belled) We are about to get into the full time RV/CAMPING/BOON-DOCKING outdoor adventure thing as well. 24 years and DONE...lol Still working on our video editing skills... If you ever decide to come visit Alaska please feel free to catch up with us.., and pick our brains. We might pick yours from time to time if yas done mind the teach, coach, mentor mentality! Until then- Be You, Be True, and always Be safe! Keep up the great videos!
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Thanks AOA!! Congrats on going full time! You will love the lifestyle. The editing will get better over time.....ours has improved with each video. Alaska is on the list....just dont know when. We love sharing what we know and don't know for that matter.....pick away!
@randybarentine57625 жыл бұрын
Wow, didn’t see y’all jumping into that as quick as you did. Have interest in the host thing so going to see how y’all do and think on it. Good latrine queen work! 😷Good Luck....
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This gig was pretty cool. Hopefully, Oct will be even better!
@thetwotravelers5465 жыл бұрын
Great video, even as a manager for a cleaning company this would be no big deal for us. Can't wait to get out there and be a camp host. But very grateful that you talked about the hours involved, because we would not care to have to clean restrooms 5 days a week and having more free time would be a must.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
You would probably be bored then! LOL #Pros
@geraldhenrickson74725 жыл бұрын
Once ou have spent a summer cleaning restrooms at a city park it will never bother you again...unless there are needles lying around. Thanks for the video about hosting. Good to know.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine! Yikes
@NomadicRVLiving5 жыл бұрын
While you don't plan to work a long time at one place, people need to consider that if they are going to be in one location for say 3+ months, there better be a lot to do and see in the area, otherwise they might get bored on their days off.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
We agree completely! There are places I know I would go stir crazy if I was there for a long period of time.
@MobileBeatsDJ5 жыл бұрын
Had the pleasure of training under your command in San Antonio back in 2010. Cool to see a familiar face living their dream! Hooyah!
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Nice! How is the Navy treating you?
@MobileBeatsDJ5 жыл бұрын
Separated in 2014 to move home with my family. Spent my time at Coastal Riverine Squadron Four and loved every minute of it!
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
@@MobileBeatsDJ Awesome! Thank you for your service and I hope you are doing well.
@prrthead215 жыл бұрын
Well another great video and Phil had me “spitting out my coffee” on his bathroom feed backs....I am with others on cleaning up after other people 😕😕. Love you guys....
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha! Glad we could make you laugh on your Saturday morning! :)
@prrthead215 жыл бұрын
You, Me & the RV I’m sure you are told a lot about how good your videos are but I want you two to know just how great you are. Your personality reflect fun and happiness but I’m sure there are days when it’s just the opposite 😳 Well I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoy seeing you two in your videos and maybe someday....we’ll see you on the road 😊😃
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
@@prrthead21 Awww thanks so much!! I hope that is what we convey because that is our goal. We really are having the time of our lives and we want that to show. Is it perfect....no way! Do we we get on each others nerves....all the time. But who wants to see that?? I just want everyone to see the possibility this life can bring. I can't imagine going back to the normal 9-5 grind!
@prrthead215 жыл бұрын
You, Me & the RV Oh believe me we know about the 24/7 togetherness LOL. I retired two years ago and hubby two years before that, so when I joined him in retirement bliss.....I don’t have to tell you what hit the fan🤣😂 But we got into a rhythm together and life is good....🤔 You know though showing those not so “fun” days may give people the reality some might need to see. I don’t have to tell how expensive it is to get into this lifestyle and maintain and I bet there’s a lot of people who don’t think this all the way through. Anyway keep up the great work!!!!! See you on the road....someday😊
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
@@prrthead21 That is something to consider! I just have to figure out how to do that with out sounding whiney or like a total complainer!
@earlscott5823 жыл бұрын
You are at Fort Sam Houston I am retired from there in 1971 after Vietnam so I go back sometime
@richardberens93915 жыл бұрын
I stopped by to file a complaint and there was nobody there at 2300 hours ! It was great to meet you 2 in person this week, keep up the fun videos
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
I will be sure it makes it to the appropriate person!! Hahaha!
@HoosierInNJ4 жыл бұрын
I was a latrine queen on the bowling team during my Air Force bootcamp days almost forty years ago, looking to RVing full time in about two years working as we go and don't think i would have any issues cleaning toilets again specially since I've been plumbing and fixing toilets since. Hope to meet ya'll out there.
@todayissomeday4 жыл бұрын
Great attitude! Those two years will be here soon!!!
@rickskidmore30752 жыл бұрын
Latrine Queen duty, love it. LOL. You two make us laugh all the time. We are still working through your videos, have you considered review on different military famcamps? Thank you for great videos.
@rvdreamin8364 жыл бұрын
I'm at Fort Sam RV park, again. Site # 53. The bathrooms need a big cleaning.....any volunteers??? HAHA. Baker remembers you !!
@todayissomeday4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure they do!! LOL
@debrabowers39115 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your video. Y'all compliment each other very well. Thank you for this information!!! Something I'll be interested in doing in the future once I'm out there. And, thank you both for your service. My dad is disabled retired from the Navy. 1968. GO NAVY!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Please thank your dad for us! We love our Navy brothers and sisters! Thanks for watching!
@debrabowers39115 жыл бұрын
@@todayissomeday and you're very welcome!!! Will do!! God bless and safe travels!!
@thomasboswell42865 жыл бұрын
Another great video. I loved you bringing in the “real” definition of the acronym NAVY. I’m with you I cleaning toilets too. Especially after someone else.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Definitely not fun! But we survived!
@roxannaphillips99145 жыл бұрын
Watched this as we sit in the last site you were in, watching for the last guest of the day to show up! Best thing about camp hosting is definitely all the people you meet! We have so many new friends! I'll be stealing your line about the Complaint department being elsewhere! Haha
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Hey, friend! I hope you guys are doing well! We know where to send people! Hahahaha
@PidasianHippie5 жыл бұрын
It would take quite a commitment to stay long term in a spot where you knew you would have to clean the bathrooms. Congratulations on finding on that you won't have to do that.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
It was a total fluke but it was a good experience.
@lawrenceconstantine77355 жыл бұрын
I salute you both God bless you the can looked spotless think about a piece of land that is central to all your travels and family put up a big metal canopy with SEW trust me its a must and then when you want to rock and roll you can just drive out. You always have a home base.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
We have thought about that for the future but for now we will just keep on rolling and decide where to hang our hats down the road.
@wendyannh4 жыл бұрын
NAVY = Never Again Volunteer Yourself - LOL! Good one! My nephew is on active duty now; I'll have to run that by him. We're very proud of him, but he can't wait to get out.
@todayissomeday4 жыл бұрын
I joked about it my whole 27 year career. I would recommend anyone in stay in! They don't know how good they have it UNTIL they get out! The benefits that they receive are the best going right now, not to mention they already have a job. All they have to do is show up and do their job. My Son is active duty Navy now and I tell him those things all the time!!!
@charlesberlanga44525 жыл бұрын
Ft Sam Houston family camp. Stayed there a couple of times.
@lisawalters54825 жыл бұрын
Really good and honest information. We are planning to RV the country in 2 yrs and are already wanting to learn if it’s doable. We have thought about some working stops, but are just now investigating that aspect. Have fun guys. Great attitude. Thanks and happy camping. 👏🏼💕👏🏼
@janisjoplin46475 жыл бұрын
No latrine duty! Has anyone given you a hard time when you approached them about leaving/arriving on time? What park are you playing host at in NC in Oct?
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Through the week the full time employees take care of that. On the weekend we didnt have anyone leave late....yet! lol
@rustyvaughn88185 жыл бұрын
intriguing concept. that's a do'able gig. another great video you guys.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
It wasnt bad at all! And it saved us a few bucks!
@3tailsRV4 жыл бұрын
GO NAVY!! Thank you for your service!! Ret Navy here also. I love the channel!
@todayissomeday4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Aaron! Go Navy!
@timmaddock41995 жыл бұрын
Job well done on that head Sailor! We're about to start our first workamping gig on Monday for six months. Should be an experience.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Dang thats a long time. I hope its in a good place. Where will you be hanging out?
@timmaddock41995 жыл бұрын
Serendipity Bay RV Resort in Palacios, TX. It is a long time but only working about 14 days a month so it shouldn't be too bad.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
@@timmaddock4199 It look like an awesome place! I hope you love it. To bad we cant pop down there! on our way out.
@timmaddock41995 жыл бұрын
@@todayissomeday I'm sure we'll see you...on the road!
@gaypreator85473 жыл бұрын
The bathrooms. In college part of my duties we’re cleaning the restrooms in the Student Union. 😬😬 not perfect but you know. I learned that the ladies were the messiest - (disclaimer, in this neck of the woods.) I sit to pee so ladies focus.!! 🙂🙂
@navygroundtraveler68845 жыл бұрын
I was an HT, who NEVER did head duty. E-3 at SIMA Norfolk, welding shop. Went to welding school received my Nuc welding certification. Went to my first ship as an E-4, R-1 Welding shop. I watched it once, (from a safe distance). HT1 Retired
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
So does that mean you really arent a REAL HT! I might have to put an * next to your HT1. :)
@navygroundtraveler68845 жыл бұрын
@@todayissomeday HEY!!! When I was in we were on Repair ships. Called Tenders. SO I am a TENDER Sailor!!! LOL
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
@@navygroundtraveler6884 Hahaha! Me too! I was on the Acadia back in the day. Which one were you on?
@navygroundtraveler68845 жыл бұрын
@@todayissomeday I was on the Acadia, Cape Cod, McKee, Dixon & then the Flint (AO) Did West Pac on Acadia '83.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
@@navygroundtraveler6884 Overachiever! I was on the Acadia in 90-92 during the Gulf War, and was able to work on the Tripoli and Princeton after the the floating mines. It was interesting but my only ship tour during my 5 year stint.
@pamelafitzpatrick90485 жыл бұрын
Very cool 😎 Almost makes up for having to clean the bathhouses... not??
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
@Mrs.KatsCrafting5 жыл бұрын
We have done this for years in Florida and I am at the point now where I will never again do bath houses. My husband got a bacterial infection that almost killed him. He had to go daily for IV antibiotics for almost a year from a bath house in St. Augustine. He was so sick that the Dr even said they did not know if they could keep him alive 48 hours. They kept asking us where had we traveled out of the country because they had only seen this in feces of people from third world countries. We had not traveled out of the state but at this park it seems every one thought taking a dump in the shower was where they were supposed to do it. (State Park) I enjoy working ranger stations and nature centers but will never again go where bath houses are involved and last year when we went out I refused to do it at all. Not my idea of a vacation at all. But also in Florida you cant get a winter job because all the snow birds come here and take every single job available all winter long and only crazies or desperate people for a place to live will do it in the summers here.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Wow! That is super scary. I am so glad he is ok.
@rockyevans51715 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel yesterday and have been binge watching since. Enjoyable and informative. We are retired and selling our sticks and bricks and joining you probably by July. See you out there!
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Come out out here! It is amazing!
@captsam545 жыл бұрын
Was at Fort Sam in 74... Medic School.. EMT school.. Maybe camping one day.. lol
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! I wonder how much has changed since you were here. Our son went to Navy Corps school here too.
@Blues2cool5 жыл бұрын
Phil, working after retirement I'm disappointed! Cleaning public toilets good heavens what next buffing floors. You really have embraced the full time camping experience. But bath houses, ok time to explain retirement. Taking care of your stuff, exploring, adventure, learning new things, meeting new people and chasing Stacy around Ruby. But son toilets!!! Time to take Stacy's internet/phone privileges away what will she get you into next? Glenda researches and then lord only knows what we are doing next. Take care my friends.... M
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Now, this is really funny!! You never know what I will come up with next! He usually holds his breath when he hears 'ya know I was thinking!' Hahahaha
@rvitiarvrentals1645 жыл бұрын
Let's go Rvers. Great video :)
@garywaite93285 жыл бұрын
I'm a work camper here in Florida. i work 24 hours a week 6 hours per day. From October to May. I work the grounds which includes minor electric and plumbing . We also escort RV's to there sites . But no bathroom cleaning lol.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Thats not a bad gig! How long is your contract?
@garywaite93285 жыл бұрын
You, Me & the RV we have to work 7 months ., or you can work full time ,we go back to Ohio for 5 months then come back here.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
@@garywaite9328 That makes for a great snowbird gig.
@fredwilson91135 жыл бұрын
I'm in the Army Reserves and maybe transferring to a unit there at Fort Sam pretty soon. I was thinking about staying there at the park on my weekend drill. Would love to see a tour of the park.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
The tour is on our list as well as a few must see places on the base itself!
@fredwilson91135 жыл бұрын
@@todayissomeday sounds good, can't wait to see it.
@alutz09275 жыл бұрын
My husband took a 5 month job in FL, and though I am grateful that we were in nice weather, it is much too long. I have been itching for months to up and move!!
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
I am with you on that one. I would be itching to move to a new place.
@johnholbrook60424 жыл бұрын
Not many places in winter FL to move to. Everywhere fills up. Enjoy were you are or you may find yourself going back to the cold or going from interstate rest areas to rest area and Walmart to Walmart.
@anitabradshaw64205 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your videos and info!! We just purchased our first RV and are "weekenders" for now, but are hoping that within the year we will be full time RVing :) Best of luck with your next Camp Host job in NC - we live in NC and the state parks in NC are Awesome! Welcome to NC!
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am glad to hear you are enjoying your RV until you hit the road. I really wish we had been part-timers, anytimers, or sometimers before hitting the road. It is our only regret because we love this life.
@markoliver4745 жыл бұрын
NAVY = Never Again Volunteer Yourself, but you knew that... Eeeww Ahhh!
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha!
@rehtracam5 жыл бұрын
You sound like an enlisted man. An officer is not supposed to think that way. there's a reason for everything, no matter how trivial it is. Mission first.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
@@rehtracam Hahaha
@brentjohnson66545 жыл бұрын
Mark Oliver haha
@deltadaze68365 жыл бұрын
Mark Oliver, years ago my son was military police in the Army. I said, ‘So, do you do much policing over in Afghan.?’ He said, ‘No, more painting and scraping. MP actually stands for Multi-purpose.’🤦🏻♀️😆
@ceciliapetrowsky25725 жыл бұрын
Six months is a long time in one place! And 40 hours a week is too much if you are retired. If you are not retired and need the money, I guess it’s good security. It better have full hookup and a primo spot. I loved the list of questions to ask before you sign up.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cecilia. We agree....6 months is way too long to sit. We got into this lifestyle to travel!
@ReallyBarb5 жыл бұрын
Read my posted comment. We tried out several locations last summer, they assign the worse sites they have. Our first one the workcamper site was right next to the office and clubhouse in Wa, doper owners. Our last site was in a ditch 10ft off I10 in New Mexico.
@shirley-BEE-Van-Life____5 жыл бұрын
Where in October? Great video.
@NicoVeenkamp5 жыл бұрын
I thought you guys were ex military. You should know that you never volunteer 😂 Yep, NAVY, knew you knew ;). did cleaning toilets and other odd jobs for six year on a campsite. Strange enough I loved whole the camp host gig. Enjoy guys. Hope you have a good time. I loved especially the interaction with guests.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
It has been pretty cool. We are really looking forward to the October gig. I think we are going to love it there.
@otas93985 жыл бұрын
lol. i thought about having to clean the bathrooms as a camphost. id probably pay a kid 25/day to do it! haha. still cheaper than paying for camping :)
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Good luck finding a kid to take a quarter! They are getting $5 from the tooth fairy! Man, inflation! Haha
@JoelWelter5 жыл бұрын
My wife and I have always wondered what the camp hosts had to do daily. Thanks for the info. I've been retired from the Navy for a bit, and we're now looking to "retire" retire, so this might be an option. I'm worried about being bored, so this would give me something to do. I don't mind cleaning toilets... :)
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of options out there with just as many duties.
@susanf98625 жыл бұрын
Really good video! You guys do a great job!
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@scottsmith58993 жыл бұрын
Get ur done Phil
@darisanshanger16164 жыл бұрын
You two sound like a LT trying to convince a PFC to volunteer for KP duty!! :-) seriously though.. sounds like a fun deal if it’s only like 2-4 hours of your day
@todayissomeday4 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahaha!!
@marketshare52735 жыл бұрын
Great information well done nice editing thanks for sharing. 👊👍😎
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Sorry the sound sucked! Stupid wind.
@billderinbaja38834 жыл бұрын
Excellent info you Two, thanks much.
@jimcrousore63905 жыл бұрын
Great video you both did a great job but Phil how many times did Stacy have to go back and check out the work on the commode lol so where in NC you be going to to do your hosting gig
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha! Only a few times! *wink*
@arthurtaylor85615 жыл бұрын
Great video, had me laughing at the NAVY acronym, ah, such fond memories... I was wondering since subscribing, if you guys were going to workamp. My wife and I are hoping for our first opportunity at a NWR in TN late this year. I know this has been asked, but any info on where in NC you will be hosting in Oct? Inquiring minds want to know in case we can cross paths. As always, love the bloopers. Stay safe on the road. Chiefdoc
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
Hey Chief doc! So are you a corpsman like our Andrew?? Any tips you would like to share as he embarks on his career in a closed rate?? PS: Not ready to divulge our location
@arthurtaylor85615 жыл бұрын
@@todayissomeday I understand about the location. Andrew is your son? All I can offer to him is; study, study, study, get your warfare device as soon as possible, accept any opportunities and challenges for increased and varied training (medical and other) and don't be afraid of duty with the Marines(green side). I was a Corpsman with them when there wasn't any choice, but honestly, it was the most enjoyable. I had many opportunities to do different things and had different NEC's (Surg Tech, Instructor, Field Med Tech, and Aero Med Tech). All had there ups and downs. Looking at the NEC Manning snapshot for Feb 2019 it looks tough to say the least.
@todayissomeday5 жыл бұрын
@@arthurtaylor8561 Yes, Andrew is our son and he joined 11/2018. He sat for E4 this cycle for the first time. He was able to sneak in based on the date in which he put on E3 which was a cycle ahead of when he thought he would. So, we will see how he does. Luckily, he is a smarty which will help a little. He did volunteer for the Comfort last year and hopes to again this year. I will pass on your info although it's what we have been telling him. But you know they listen better when it comes from someone other than the parents! Thanks Chief!!
@arthurtaylor85615 жыл бұрын
@@todayissomeday You're welcome, I wish him well. P.S. Is Phil a Mustang?