So glad I found this group! I have been reading the original '05 pages and they have helped me and my yo-yo-ing emotions sooo much! Thanks, Howard and Linda!
I was widowed in Feb last year after ten very happy years being married to and traveling part-time with the most wonderful man. We met in Loners on Wheels, and each of us had a fifth wheel and a pickup. It took us two years after we were married to agree on which one to sell.
My background is in teaching elementary school, monitoring day care centers, and managing state-funded contracts for services to abused and neglected children and their families. My husband insisted that I take early retirement so that we could travel, bless his heart!
I left on a two-month trip last February, but when I returned "home" I didn't want to move back into the house. So I have been living in my MH for 6 months now, and am getting ready to put my house up for sale. Reading Howard and Linda's experiences and advice about selling out have helped me know that I'll be able to get through this without a major breakdown. The kids are coming to get what they want at the end of this month, and then I'll probably take the easy way out and have an estate sale. My house is less than one mile from the Escapees Rainbow's End in Livingston, Texas, so I think it will move pretty quickly. I'll leave the furniture for showing and give buyers the option of having it furnished or not.
I'm so looking forward to reading more on the threads, and "meeting" all of you guys. Solos forum will be next!
Jim01 said
06:10 AM Jul 14, 2008
GrammyFran,
Welcome! This is one of the friendliest forums on the Internet and I'm sure you will be able find answers to most of your questions. If not, be sure to ask.
If you haven't already, check out Froggie Donna's web site and blog. She's a solo RVer and has a lot of info on her site. Just click on the link on one of her post on this site to get to her site.
Jim
Perfectlygoode said
06:17 AM Jul 14, 2008
Welcome, Welcome!! I'm glad you found us! Howard and Linda are super people and you will find the folks here at rv dreams warm and knowledgeable. We too are in the process of getting our house ready for the market----spent the weekend painting and have more to do YUK!!! After spending the winter in Florida, I was depressed at moving back into the house. Once it is all prettied up and on the market we will be back in the fifth wheel--can't wait. We also travel with two furballs. They are wire haired fox terriers, Cosmo and Belle. We plan to be back on the road by November and westward bound! Don't be a stranger on the forums and check out the "chat room" it is addicting, but great fun!!
Debbie
Speedhitch said
05:06 AM Jul 15, 2008
Hello Grammy! Welcome to our family. We may not have all the answers but we sure come real close. I think I met you last night on chat?? Hope to see you often on our forum and help us answer the questions we all have. This is a great family and I know that you will feel at home here.
Joe and Sherri
leno said
08:27 AM Jul 15, 2008
It was great to meet you on chat last night Fran. Welcome, welcome welcome....
What a great bunch of people you have landed upon. Couldnt ask for more.
I look forward to hearing more about your adventures. You single females amaze me
that you can do this on your own. I give you so much credit.
Maybe see you tonight.
Arlene
susie/jack said
11:13 AM Jul 15, 2008
Great to see you on chat!!! So glad you found us...Hoping to get to know you a lot better in the coming weeks. You will find we are a fun loving bunch - and we love to chat. Anything you need to know about RVing just ask this forum and someone will answer you. i am sure of it. Looking forward to seeing you lots on chat.
GrammyFran said
06:47 PM Jul 16, 2008
Thanks to all of you for making me feel so welcome! I'm afraid you're stuck with me now. ;)
Froggi said
07:37 PM Jul 17, 2008
Welcome to the forum....I've been among the missing, too much going on. LOL! Even my blog has suffered the last couple of weeks. You've found an awesome group for sure.
Moppah said
07:42 AM Aug 2, 2008
We are not stuck with you. It is more like you are stuck with us, and believe me, once here always here. This is an addiction and we are all family. And might I say a great one at that. Don't be a stranger to the chat room, we have a great time.
Travelin Duo said
07:23 PM Aug 2, 2008
Welcome Grammy Fran You did hit the jackpot with this great forum. All nice folks. Nice to have you here Arlene & Larry
I was widowed in Feb last year after ten very happy years being married to and traveling part-time with the most wonderful man. We met in Loners on Wheels, and each of us had a fifth wheel and a pickup. It took us two years after we were married to agree on which one to sell.
My background is in teaching elementary school, monitoring day care centers, and managing state-funded contracts for services to abused and neglected children and their families. My husband insisted that I take early retirement so that we could travel, bless his heart!
I left on a two-month trip last February, but when I returned "home" I didn't want to move back into the house. So I have been living in my MH for 6 months now, and am getting ready to put my house up for sale. Reading Howard and Linda's experiences and advice about selling out have helped me know that I'll be able to get through this without a major breakdown.
I'm so looking forward to reading more on the threads, and "meeting" all of you guys. Solos forum will be next!
Welcome! This is one of the friendliest forums on the Internet and I'm sure you will be able find answers to most of your questions. If not, be sure to ask.
If you haven't already, check out Froggie Donna's web site and blog. She's a solo RVer and has a lot of info on her site. Just click on the link on one of her post on this site to get to her site.
Jim
We are not stuck with you. It is more like you are stuck with us, and believe me, once here always here. This is an addiction and we are all family. And might I say a great one at that. Don't be a stranger to the chat room, we have a great time.
You did hit the jackpot with this great forum.
All nice folks.
Nice to have you here
Arlene & Larry