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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
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Howard and Linda, Linda and I would like to thank you for all the hard work you put into the Rally, thus making it a huge success. We want you to know that your efforts are greatly appreciated. Thank You, Jim and Linda
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Watch your credit
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I don't want to go into too much detail, but I had an Identity Theft this week. It all started with a letter from a bank about opening an account that I did not open. It went down hill from that point. We have taken measures to put a stop to all credit applications. It was suggested by two agencies that eve...
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Where Have Manners Gone ????
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After reading a couple of recent posts regarding some of the antics seen in campgrounds by inconsiderate campers and after spending two nights at the local elementary school watching the 5th grade class play, I have to ask the question.... What has happened to manners? Each night during the play,...
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Chomping at the bit
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Well the youngest of 7 children is graduating Saturday and we are finally going full time. Hopefully we will be out of here the week after Memorial Day. A few kinks in our plan which has been limited to some serious RVing for the last 4 years and retirement 2 years ago but we are getting out of the blocks....
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Moving Sale
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We have about a month to go before we move out of our house (rental) and start fulltiming. We had a moving sale this weekend to try to unload most of our stuff. The house was a complete disaster after we emptied desk drawers, dressers, and kitchen cabinets. I could not believe how much stuff we had ac...
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Do you ever wonder why?
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We see all those car commericals on tv and I wonder why we dont see some of the RV industries advertising. Maybe its the cost of the advertising or the cost of fuel nowadays. southwestjudy
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Memorial Day
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Linda and I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. Please remember the true meaning of the Holiday. Many soldiers have died to keep us free. Why not dig out that American Flag and fly it this weekend?
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Average fulltiming Age
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Hi Everyone, Back from a hiatus.. first off we haven't sold our home.. It is now off the market until next year and hope the market will get better.. Can you all tell me what is the average age one goes fulltiming? We are 61 and soon to be 60 and concerne that by the time we start ( a year from now hopefully) we...
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Great news - selling business - fulltime 7/1/08
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Hubby and I are very excited. He is in the process of completing the sale of his practice and starting July 1st, we will be full-timers. I recently spoke with my employer about telecommuting. I am a SAS programmer/statistical analyst - so my job is ideal for working from the road. My boss didn't se...
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Drink Lots of Water
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Just passing on a couple of tidbits I discovered as the caregiver for my 89 year old Dad. My Dad has dementia but is able to do most common things like getting dressed, shaving, bathing...etc. Mostly has a problem with short term memory. In taking care of him for these past 5 years, I've noticed tha...
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Happy Mother's Day
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Happy Mother's Day to all of you Moms! Have a great day!
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Problems Accessing mytripjournal.com
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In recent RV Dreams journal entries, Howard and Linda have mentioned their friend Len, who also keeps a travel journal called Len's Travels over at mytripjournal.com. Unfortunately, I've been unable to access Len's journal or anything at mytripjournal.com the past couple of days. I just kee...
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Afla Liesure RV Closing
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I have been reading that as of yesterday Alfa wrote its last pay ck to its workers here in Chino, Ca. due to the cost of rising fuel prices so the story goes. southwestjudy
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NAP TIME
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Nap Time When I was a youngster in kindergarten we were forced to take naps. Now that I am an old geezer I think naps are a great idea. Wish I could take them at work. Just wonderin' how many full-timers take a regular nap. {As you can see I am not busy at work today.} zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Best Campground Guides to use?
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What are your best sources to find campgrounds that meet your needs (cost, value, etc)? I want to get 4-5 good ones that I can carry with me. Also - besides Howard's excellent reviews, what are some other ones online? Thanks Randy
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I love those red rocks.....
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Just wanted to post a general THANK YOU to Howard for his diligent blog postings with all that gorgeous scenery. I do love red rocks and never tire of the beauty. I hope to make it up that way soon...not soon enough...but soon. LOL!
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Come to the Rally
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Yesterday in Howard's Journal, he stated that there were now 20 RV sites available for the RV Dreams Rally in Branson. I know that there are some of you that are trying to decide whether to come or not. Come on! Sign up and lets all get together and meet one another. The people on this forum are really great...
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Chicago Sun Times Wants Chicago Area Full-timers
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Hello Everyone! I've gotten word that the Chicago Sun Times is doing an article on full-timing. They would like to interview Chicago-area full-timers. If you are interested, let me know. I was a little slow getting this posted, so I'm hoping they haven't already published the article.
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Spanish Lessons
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We want to learn Spanish. Has anyone out there had any experience with any of the Spanish courses like Rocket or Rosetta Stone? We would appreciate recommendations with pros and cons.
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RV-Dreams journal
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for those who have this emailed to them, are you getting them? I've not gotten one for days and had to catch up online yesterday morning. then last night I got one dated the 13th. Linda
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Moving Forward
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Hello everyone, I would like to thank everyone who replied to my post about fulltiming. Your responses have helped tremendously. MY hubbie also read them and agreed with some of your comments. We are moving forward, my hubbie just signed his retirement papers and is finished work July 1. I contin...
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Flooded Motorhomes Sold as New
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The son of elderly parents in New Jersey has asked for help thru another forum in iRV2.com. His parents bought a "new" 34' Four Winds Hurricane motorhome from a Four Winds dealership near the coast in New Jersey. They hadn't driven it until recently. Now, a year later, they discover the...
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Dave Baleria, RIP
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Dave Baleria was not a member of this forum but anyone who has gone to Life on Wheels or a Gypsy Journal Rally or was interested in RV parking at Elks lodges, Moose lodges, Eagles lodges, Thousand Trails or Western Horizons Resorts would know the man. He and his wife Sandy put on seminars and sold persona...
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Leap Year
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Happy Leap Year Day!!! Hope you enjoy the extra day this year!
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Dallas RV show HO Hum
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Went to the RV show here in Dallas and did not see anything that had the WOW factor. So many brands were not there for whatever the reason. There were all kinds of MH with the casino decor if you know what I mean. I guess I will keep my rig for now until something comes along that I can't live without. The Ceda...
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Electric Cook Tops
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Anyone have an electric cook top? How much more Electricity does it use? If you are paying for your electric do you see an increase with this type of stove top? I have noticed that they are starting to put those in so many rigs now. Don't know if I really need it or just stay with the gas. Joe
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I can smell the camp fire already!!!!!!!!
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Hey Gang, Gayle and I just bought a brand new 2008 Mobile Suites 36RSSB3. Hey can you see me grinning. We'll get it in about 8 to 10 weeks Gayle retires on the 29th and I'll go out next spring, sell the house and all this stuff and we are on the road!!!!!!!.................Crap! I gotta get a Truck!!!!!...
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Towing an unloaded tow dolly?
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I need to help my son and his family on a cross country trip to his new military base. I will be towing his car on a tow dolly from NYC to Astoria, OR behind my MH. I am debating purchasing a tow dolly for this trip and future use vice renting one from U-Haul. The U-Haul tow dollies I've looked at are in reall...
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Happy Valentines Day
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Monday is Super Too! We sold the house!!!
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After 13 long months, we have a buyer! They are ready to move in---we close in 10 days! Today was the day to give 2 weeks notice at w*rk, get a storage place for some of our stuff, and make plans to drive south until we can buy stone crabs and key lime pie! Thanks to all for this great community.
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