johndurden
Age: 65+
Member since September 2018
Retired sales and marketing executive, Single handing full time
Do you know or have you hosted this user?
Retired from computer sales. Starting full time cruising (liveaboard) on my 45' trawler in 2011 until 2018. Now, liveaboard my RV, anticipating boondocking and exploring beginning January 2019.
University of GA grad (economics) and Grad school (Pol. Sci). Non-smoker, non-drinker (but not at all against such...just had my fill!). Southern born and reared but lived in SC, NC, GA, TX, NJ, CA (both northern and southern). Moderate amount of European travel (business and pleasure).
Skills & Expertise to Share
Reasonable carpentry skills. General "handyman" capabilities (the kind required to keep up a house!).
johndurden's Pets
No.
Favorite Boondocking Locations
Not discovered yet but I believe will be the Northwest.
johndurden's Hometown
Born Savannah, GA. Currently (Sept. 2018) living in New Bern, NC. No fixed residence.
johndurden's Guest Details
johndurden's Rig
Rig Type: Class A
39 feet long
2005 Winnebago Adventurer. I am flat-towing a Mini Cooper using a RoadMaster towing system which allows for an extremely quick and easy disconnect and reconnect.
johndurden's Travel Preferences
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Has a tow vehicle
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Has slideouts
Has a tow vehicle
Has slideouts
johndurden's References (30)
References from Hosts (30)
BarnQuiltFarm
Howdy
It sounds like he enjoys the great life of camping year-round.
BarnQuiltFarm
Welcome back
Welcome back at any time.
barryd
nice person
was a pleasure to host john, friendly and respectful person, welcome back anytime
Millerpond
Former local
It was nice to have John as our guest while visiting his old stomping grounds. We only had a couple of conversations on arrival and departure but he was polite and respectful and very quiet. Safe travels from Millerpond.
Happyladies
Friendly & thoughtful
Enjoyed hosting John he was delightful to have.. Offered his help while I was working and it was very much appreciated. He spent 5 days with us and you didn't even know he was here. Very quiet. Wish you safe travels..
Happy Ladies.
sdhaskell
Great Guest!!
Very quiet and keeps to himself, yet friendly and appreciative at the same time. We really enjoyed the conversations we had with him and he is welcome back any time!!
NarrowGateFarm
Great Boondocker
Quiet, courteous, and respectful. We enjoyed being his host. Looking forward to our paths crossing again one day.
HeartwoodFarm
Interesting and pleasant guest
Johndurden is welcome anytime
gman1216
Quiet
Got to meet johndurden when he got set up and that was last time.
Recommend him.
No issues at all.
NY+MA
Very Pleasant Guest
I enjoyed meeting him. He is welcome back to our home anytime :)
HarvestMoon
Great guests
Great guests
alabama vagabonds
Another great guest
Johndurden was a wonderful guest. Very courteous and friendly. I enjoyed our conversation of his "exploits" as a full timer on a boat and his current adventure in his RV. Lots of great information for a newbie like me. Always a welcomed guest!
rvexploration
Great guest!!!!
Really enjoyed our short visit with Johndurden. Safe travels my friend, and always welcome if your traveling in the area!!
gypsyrose63
Great communication
John made sure to let me know of any trip delays he had. I wish him safe travels this winter. I didnt get to say goodbye, due to a prior appointment. Until next time!!
smlobx
Great communicator
John was very good about communicating his arrival with us.
He was also very pleasant in person!
Would gladly host him if any of his future travels take him near us.
tigburns
Great boondocker
Thanks for the visit Johndurden, you are welcome any time! Safe travels!
Irv
Glad to share space
Glad to be able to accomidate, even though we had several other BW in the yard. Enjoy visiting with a sailor, having done things that I would have liked to do years ago
SuitsusFarm
J, the model guest
Being our first guest was a good beginning for us. J. was what it is all about and we look forward to many more guests like him. Thanks for setting the example!
Clauvie
Good Guest
Johndurden is a good guest. I enjoyed to speak with him of travelling and rving experiences. He is respectful. I hightly recommend johndurden as a guest.
yvan
Great communication
Unfortunately johndurden wasn’t able to stay with us, but in organizing their visit communication was excellent and quick.
Irené
Lone Rider Gentlemen
John was a wonderful Gentlemen guest.
We talked about everythings and nothing and it was very interessing.
I did pass good time with this beautiful attitude gentlemen.
Good road John, come back anytime.
Au revoir.
Irené
CyrilandSimone
John"s Visit
John was an excellent guest, very quiet and non-obstuvise, sone great conversation around the fire pit, we look forward to hosting John in the future 😊
D+M-Ashwood-Adventures
Very quiet!!
We almost didn't even know our boondocking guest was even out in the yard... Very quiet but pleasant person.
Enjoy your travels!!
truck camper rovers
great visit
Quiet person, never knew he was around Friendly to talk to
Johnna123
Great Guy!!
Johndurden is a wonderful guest and a real pleasure to talk with. Even helped me building a set of ramps for my lawn tractor. Wish we could have spent more time together. Welcome back anytime.
MaritimersChasingTheSun
A True Southern Gentleman
During his three days here, John and I had several opportunities to chat. We discussed everything from motorhomes to motor scooters to National Parks to San Antonio...and everything in between :-)
It was a pleasure to host John at The Lake House. He was very quiet and respectful of our property, yet always willing to have a chat and a laugh - a true southern gentleman. Sheila and I wouldn't hesitate to welcome him back again in the future!
Pfisterville
Lone Rider
Quick stay for one night. Pleasure having him visit.
MnM
Quiet, Noneventful Visit.
Quiet, respectful gentleman. Stayed two nights. Didn’t get much chance to socialize.
Wish him well on his journeys.
Dickinsons.on.the.Road
Wonderful guest
Very polite, nice man. Would absolutely welcome again. Good luck with your travels!
RoeBaker
Hurricane Florence evacuee
John requested to stay at Baker’s Acre as a result of Hurricane Florence. His area was devastated and it was a pleasure meeting him. John initially did not request any services, but it was so hot and humid here in Tennessee, I insisted. As always, my policy is all services are FREE! John was so quiet, we didn’t even notice he was here. Before he left for home, we visited a bit on our front porch and he handed me an envelope. I assumed it was a thank you card, but, he graciously gave us $40.00. I did not expect any compensation. John had even offered to take my husband Joe and I out for lunch, but our schedules did not permit. John was so thankful for a place to weather out the storm and we were pleased he chose Baker’s Acre!