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GrammyFran


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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. wink

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. giggle.gif  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!


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GrammyFran
"Always saddle your own horse!"
1988 (yep!) 30' Foretravel Grand Villa; 1997 Honda Accord; 2007 Schwinn electric scooter (2-wheeler)
Sparky (Rat Terrier/Schnauzer mix) and Toby (Rat Terrier/Doxie mix), both rescues
Jim01


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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.smile


Jim

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May your roads be smooth, and your views ever-new.
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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

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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

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leno


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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

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susie/jack


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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.

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GrammyFran


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Thanks to all of you for making me feel so welcome! I'm afraid you're stuck with me now. ;)

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GrammyFran
"Always saddle your own horse!"
1988 (yep!) 30' Foretravel Grand Villa; 1997 Honda Accord; 2007 Schwinn electric scooter (2-wheeler)
Sparky (Rat Terrier/Schnauzer mix) and Toby (Rat Terrier/Doxie mix), both rescues
Froggi


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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.

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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.smile



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Travelin Duo


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Welcome Grammy Fran
You  did hit the jackpot with this great forum.
All nice  folks.
Nice to have you here aww
Arlene & Larry

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