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An early Christmas present from us to you.
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With Christmas coming Nanette and I would like to give everyone here an early present. It is a gift -- and like all gifts -- must be opened to appreciate it. What we want to give you is the "thing" that not only compelled us to decide to pursue this wonderful life style but has become a cornersto...
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Lurking no more!
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Hi RV Dreams family.. I have finally read from start to finish, Howard & Linda's journal. I felt I couldn't post until I knew the 'whole story'. My partner, George, and I, hope to be full timing in 2012. Neither one of us have true RVng experience, though my parents had a truck & camper that I spen...
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45 FT Grave
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My wife and I have been discussing , and thinking about how the 4th quarter of our lives will be, we are currently in the third quarter. Often we see commercials for retirement communities, i dont know, not to bring everyone down, but they seem like waiting rooms for the inevitable. Thats when the flash...
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No more 50% camping for Seniors???
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I was just send this... 6 months to go... not happy! The U.S. Forest Service has announced it plans to eliminate the 50% discount at National Forest campgrounds that has traditionally been available to holders of lifetime Senior and Access (permanent disability) passes. The change will apply at ca...
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the 5th Wheel is finally ours
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This last week our 2010 30RSO Excel finally arrived! We spent Thanksgiving in it camped at the dealership. We are Iowans and the weather was terrible outside but we were cozy inside. The hardest part was winterizing it yesterday and leaving it. Our full time dreams are a little ways off. I just want to t...
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RV ROUTES
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We where in Camping World this weekend, we found a few good books, Next Exit looks like it has some great info. What i was looking for was a book on the BEST RV ROUTES. Does this book exist? if not, it is a project waiting for someone to tackle, thanks Gene.
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Rant About TV Providers
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I just couldn't hold back my anger/frustration any longer so I'm going to use this forum to vent.... There are several things wrong with today's TV programming & Movie production, however here are my two biggest beefs: Number one on my list- The little graphics that pop up on the screen while you a...
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How do you find a good Pet Sitters
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When you travel with pets (part of your family) and a situation comes up that you have to fly home for a couple of weeks, what do you do with your pet during the time you will be gone? What is the best way to find a good boarding facility for your pet? We certainly do not like to leave our dog in a kennel for 3 we...
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Teton Homes Back in Business!!
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For those unhappy Teton owners:
Teton has reopened its doors as Teton RV LLC
Owner contact is Jeff @ 863-697-9974, supposed to be two factories - one in Casper , Wy and another in Houston.
Also parts should be available for older models-
tetonpartshelp@hotmail.com
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endless travels
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Grand Kids
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-- Edited by bubbadan on Sunday 29th of November 2009 07:22:10 AM
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2012 RV Dreams
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http://www.seeya-downtheroad.com/ShortStories/Dateline2012.html
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Happy Thanksgiving
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Linda and I would like to wish all of the RV-Dreams family a happy and safe Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for and are so happy to be part of this wonderful family. Jim and Linda -- Edited by Jim01 on Wednesday 25th of November 2009 07:18:53 AM
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Updates
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So we closed on our house on November 3. I haven't been able to sign on and make any updates because we haven't had any internet connections. :( Right now my daughter is at therapy and I snuck away to the library to get online for a few minutes. We have bought our RV but are not living in it. A couple from...
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Where did the time go???
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We move out of our house in one week!!!! I don't know exactly how I feel yet. I'm excited and ready, but at the same time it hasn't really sunk in yet. I was just talking to my husband about helping in the soup kitchen on the morning of closing because it's on a Tuesday and that's what I do on Tuesdays. I s...
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Driving test in Texas for a Class A Non-Commerial License
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Would anyone who has taken the behind the wheel test for a Class A Non-Commercial License in Texas please share your experiences. What were you required to do? Thanks!
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Sunseeker
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Ever-Lite trailers by EverGreen RV
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I would like to know if any of you have seen, or purchased, one of the new Ever-Lite Compositek trailers from EverGreen RV. If so, do you like it?
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woman and driving and instruction
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I did a search and could not find much on the subject, how many woman out there drive the the BIG RIGS? My wife is a bit intimidated by the size of our new rig, she wants to look into instructional classes, i would think they are around, has anyone ever heard of an rv driving coarse?, thanks G
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Grand-Kids
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I am not a F/T as yet but will be in the next three years. My question is Family Married Children, Grand-kids and friends you have had for years. How log does it take to get over missing them and how often do you come back to visit?
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My Dream - Update
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Well, we have talked and talked and thought and thought....still talkin' and thinkin'. Looks like we have decided to search and hopefully acquire a 5er in the near future and start downsizing, scanning paperwork/photos, etc. We have a target "jump" date of 12-24 months from now. Even...
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Told a Friend
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Since we are closing in on the Rig purchase, while in a casual conversation with a friend last night i sheepishly mentioned our plans. "Your going to do what?, dont do that, just go for a month or two, what about your beautiful house" And on and on. Finally after explaining my reasons to him, h...
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night noises
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Alrighty then, I was assured I could ask away with questions no matter how mundane, so, here goes. My DW,and I do love her, has a severe problem with me. You see, I am a snorer. Not your typical run of the mill snorer either (according to the DW). I apparently have been known to rattle windows, shake walls,...
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Full time one spot
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I have been looking at 5er to camp in and got to wondering how many of you live full time in your 5er, TT or MH. My thought is for all the information on this forum that it would be a great way to live frugally while paying off debts and getting the 5er and TV paid off. My question is how do you enjoy being in one pl...
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Finishing something started many years ago....
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I'm in the process of full-timing. During the past month I've made the decision to sell my home and wander the roads. I'm sure some of my friends think I've lost it and I know my son does but I think he's coming around. Many of you here are old enough to remember the old Rt 66 tv series. From the first episode I...
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To all the veterans on this board - we thank you!
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Not only do we thank you for your service to our country, we also wish to salute you and pray God's blessings for you and your families.
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Combo Washer/Dryer Product?
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We've used the Purex 3-in-1 laundry sheets in conventional washers and dryers, and they've worked well. It seems that they would be perfect for use in washer/dryer combo machines. However, if they have sufficient detergent and softener for use in standard size conventional machines, is there t...
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Why do you Blog?
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Wondering what we did before Blogging... even what we did before the Internet as I very vaguely remember, I have written why I keep this Journal of mine going, besides the Photography which has become a passion of mine... Not the "trendy" reason (s), but the true in depth one (s). Be well......
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How do you collect so much stuff
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We have started sortting closets and I can not believe all of the stuff we have put in them.. There are boxes of things I have not even looked at in 4 years...Old wallpaper and paint samples.. dishes, steamers, pliates machine, videos, you name it we have it in a closet...I can not believe I have held on to...
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Made the decision to go!
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My wife and I have made the decision to hit he road. For 10 years I spent 150 to 170 days a year on the road speaking at schools, prisons, mens groups and church's. The last 2 years of that we had a class C MH that we used. We loved being out on the road, the memories, adventures and friends we made were great. I h...
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My Dream
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Just putting into substance my dream, my vision.... My dream is to find and acquire (while we are still working as self-storage resident managers) the 5er that will suit us for many years to come as we live in it full-time. Still with steady income and the residence provided in our job, to rig the 5er...
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GPS
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I thought this was an interesting article. The advances in the GPS world have just gone a big step forward. This is the new Google GPS for the Android phones. http://www.perivision.net/wordpress/?p=2208 I like new gadgets, I just may have to give up my IPhone and get one of these.
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Ken & Sarah
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