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RV-Dreams Family Members Ed & Marilyn Lose RV in Fire
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Sadly, RV-Dreamers and dear friends Ed & Marilyn Dray lost their RV and most of their belongings in a fire during travel today. Several folks have contacted us about helping in some way and many have asked us to set up a fund for them. For those wishing to donate, please use the box below to contribut...
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Wow I got posted
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How exciting for a little Aussie bloke to get published in the comments section of Howards entry 11 July on the Grand River. Just loved the video of the river and had to say so. Nearly made a fool of myself though when I saw them riding their bikes the next day and they were on the wrong side of the path. Oops....
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Son doesn't understand
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I know this topic has been covered before, but any new advice or wisdom would be appreciated. We are just shy of 3 weeks living full time in the RV, and I love it. When we sold our home 1 1/2 years ago, we rented an apartment because we still had one son living with us and it was horrible, and very expensive. So...
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Signs of the Poor Economy
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For the past 16 years we have been staying during whatever week 4th of July falls in at an RV Resort near San Diego CA. As you know San Diego is a big tourist destination. For all but the most recent years every spot in the resort was full on the 4th of July. Last year I counted 4 empty spots and this year ther...
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The Bear II
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A certain form of courage
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The February after 9/11 I was at our local strawberry festival, and seated at a table behind me, having some food, were four senior men, two with VFW badges. Couldn't help overhearing the eldest one tell the others that he had gone down to the recruitment office and tried to re-up and how he'd said he'd t...
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Roll Me Away
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is ther somone who FT in a Class A 36 or biger??
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we are one of this wanabees and have planes to start FT after 4 years, we dream to get 36' class A but some how none seems to talk about that in any forum we have seen yet,,,is there some one ??
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Can't Believe What I've Just Read
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I read lots of blogs every day. Is what I've read for real?? http://www.howethsjournal.blogspot.com/ I don't see any comments since he posted. Is it a mistake? Does anyone know him more than I do (just a reader). Barb
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First month of fulltime
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We're sitting here outside of Washington DC,(Cherry Hill Park),and are now approaching our first month of full-time. Drove 2500 miles in eight days,staying here for 10 days total, then on to Florida,(Palm Harbor), (900+ mi.) for another 10 days,then back west,to arrive back in Las Vegas to our &...
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Arrived in CANADA
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This am we crossed into the great(cool) north, customs took all of about two minutes, only one car ahead of us and we were on our way to Lethbridge, this is via I-15. This was our 5th crossing into Canada but our first with the TT. Never have we encountered any delay nor problems at all. Once on our boat, I an...
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charles
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North Dakota Souris/Mouse River Flooding
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There doesn't seem to be much in the way of national coverage of this flood event. It hits a bit close to home since this is the area I grew up in. This is the farm I grew up on and where my mom still lives. She's been evacuated kicking and screaming, but at least we know she's safe. Kerr Home Place, Velva ND...
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Small Motorhomes
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Anyone out there full timing or doing extended travel in a small motorhome like a 21' Chinook? If so, please tell me how you're doing and some positives and negatives of your experences. Thanks Terry
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Happy 4th of July
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Linda and I would like to wish all of the RV-Dreamers a safe and happy 4th of July.
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Jim01
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Need Tips (or more) from the Ladies and Gentlemen with Talent
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In October, there is a mini-rally in Grove, OK that is a regional for DRV Suites owners. We went last year to Carthage, MO and while there, it was announced that this year's rally would be in Oklahoma. Since there aren't many of us Okies as a part of the group, this year's organizers asked me if I could he...
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Terry and Jo
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Happy 4th!
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 God Bless American! Hope everyone's having fun and lots of fireworks for all to enjoy!
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July 4th weekend toast to the nicest people
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Walking through the CG tonight being invited into just about every campfire, my wife looked at me as she has so many times and said "Everyone Is So Nice". I began to think about it, she is right, most everyone we meet while on the road has such a nice open warm way about them. Maybe it's because t...
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Escapees forum
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I know some here also visit the Escapees Forum.I have not been able to get on since last night.Any one have any information on this?
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Pictures of a Mobile Suites After the Alabama Tornado
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These pictures appeared on one of the forums related to the DRV Suites coaches. There are 18 pictures, the last few of which are images of e-mail messages between the owner and DRV people. Apparently, this Mobile Suites is a 2005 model and got through the storm in pretty good shape. Well, except for...
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Terry and Jo
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Need help with residency question.
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We have sold our home in Indiana and currently using my SIL's Indiana address for mail and legal address. We are living in our coach fulltime. We are considering making our residency in South Dakota. Our situation is that my wife will continue to work for an Indiana company as we travel. I'm retir...
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SK and Hutch
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This Web Site is Addictive!
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It is 3AM and I do not want to go to bed and leave you RV Dreamers!
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Going on the road again!!
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As I noted on the recent active post about state residency selection decisions, it just became super important topic to Evin and me. We just SOLD OUR HOUSE!!!! We have been going back and forth with a young couple through agents for over a week. They came to see the house four times. First time was over a...
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Steve C
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House is for sale
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The sign is up, the listing is on the internet. Feels pretty weird but the house is officially for sale. We have a showing scheduled for tomorrow. Please keep your fingers crossed that it will sell quickly! Cindy T
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Nail Chewing
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Our 5th wheel has gone into the shop for some insurance repair while we are staying at Mike's sister's house taking care of his mother while his sister is away in South Africa. Damage was done when we first arrived in April at the campground here in Rhode Island late at night. The owner knew we were comi...
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Mike and Gloria
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The Little Things in Life
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We've officially passed our 1 month mark of living in our 5th wheel. In a lot of ways we love it but it has had it's moments. Mike at 6'8" is adjusting to itty-bitty living space. I'm adjusting to itty-bitty kitchen. We've been through storms. At first the rain hitting the roof was annoying bu...
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Mike and Gloria
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RV-Dreams Family Lost RV to Fire.
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http://rv-dreams.typepad.com/rvdreams_journal/2011/06/horrible-news-from-dear-friends.html
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Safety First Accidents happen in an instant.
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http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/825/img950106105.jpg/-- Edited by mistyridge on Sunday 19th of June 2011 08:18:47 PM
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Happy Anniversary!!!
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Janet and I celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary today (together for 30+ years). Thanks Janet, you're the best. I don't deserve you! Anyone else having an anniversary? Post it here when it happens and we will make this an on-going topic.
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Harder than we thought
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As I shared in another topic. We have (I hope) had an unbelievable stroke of luck, in the sale of our home & possessions.Due to very poor market conditions,we were advised to list our home a year in advance of when we really wanted to be out of here. Houses here (Las Vegas) are taking a very long time to...
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Renewing driver's licence
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My CA driver 's license expires in September. I plan on changing my domicile state when I retire early 2012. The ? Is should I change now or renew here in CA and change later?
Pros and Cons ???
Thanks, Susan
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Jury Summons
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My DW just got a Jury Summons in the mail from our County of residence. Does anyone have knowledge on how to deal with these when you are full timers? Do you still HAVE to appear on the assigned date or is there a loop-hole for getting an exemption. Thanks for any insight.
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It's Happening Faster Than We Thought
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My wife and I decided a few months ago to go toward full-time status. I teach online for a few colleges so I can still bring in a decent income, we are basically debt-free and she is ready to retire. We planned on going out in 2012. There are 4 other homes for sale on our street but we live near a small universi...
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