Where did you read this? I would be highly disappointed if it's true. 

I really hope this is not true.  He is such an inspiration. Please Mike, reconsider.

I've said this before, regarding Snow Gypsy's departure, and I stand by it:

My policy is to never let anyone run me out of a group that I enjoy being a member of. Just because some miscreant decides to pee in my bowl of cornflakes is no reason for me to toss the rest of the box in the trash. 

Mike wrote:

I am not a finger pointer but things are changing in a direction that don't fit well for me so I must move on........

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I'm at a loss here because I fail to see any specific direction that this forum might be heading in. I don't see much talk about religion, politics, race, sexual preferences, or any of the other bugaboos that invariably lead to dissension among fellow travelers. All I've seen so far has pretty much stuck to topics directly related to buying, maintaining, and living in an RV, which is why I stumbled into the room in the first place.  

Very sad, I respect his decision, especially since I have no idea of what was said in the other thread. I do hope at some point he will reconsider, as I did look forward to his "Happy Dance" and other upbeat comments.

I am literally crying here. He was my light and inspiration and always made me smile.

I sure hope he will re-consider. We're gonna miss him.

Jake62 wrote:

from Mikes email reply to Tim   "...its not so much what you have.....its how you do it when its all you have!!!!"

Lucky mike

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More people would do well to think about that. 

 Ow; Shazam my brother in ire health left us; sad day for me and not another way to get back in touch!  I'm deeply hurt but I will not let anyone run me off this forum. When the chips were gone in 2012 and part of 2013; Mike and a few others here "cheered me on". I don't know what would have happened if I did not have the positve support (you Know who you are); "Sincere True Friends". For that I will feel forever grateful!!! I was told by my Mother when i was very young; "Never place judement on another until you have walked a few miles in their shoes!!! People on this forum have generally been very friendly; helpful; and have much knowledge of RV's. 

  I AM ASKING OF EVERYONE; PLEASE LET'S KEEP IT KNOWN AS THE BEST 'RV FORUM'.

 I hope you sneak in here Lucky Mike and see all your "True Friends" posts. I can't convey much other than to say you will be definitely be missed by me. So Long Brother! My broke heart just cracked a little more!  Pieere

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MarkS wrote:

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Mike, please don't be driven off by the shallow. Don't turn your back on your friends. We need your input, your wisdom, your humor.

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Mike will be missed, truly hope he returns.

Good luck Mike we will miss your input an humor. May God bless you where ever you go.

Kenny & frances

I will echo Jack's comments.

I will also miss Mike. I posted the video somewhat to support what Mike was trying to say until he was blue in the face and fingers, you can live in an RV cheaply. I am bummed it seemed to have caused Mike to hit the last straw and leave the forum. Mike strikes me as someone who makes a decision and sticks to it, so don't expect him to come back to the forum anytime soon.

I also agree this forum is not out-of-control. Another forum Jack and I frequent, the Escapees forum, does have much more hostile talk and can get way out of hand before a topic is shut down. I, and some others here, participate on that forum because it is larger, with a lot of experienced people, but asbestos skin is needed there. Moderation is much faster and more even handed here.

As the OP on this thread, I agree with Jack and Bill.  Bill's post of the "RV expenses video" was a useful and enlightening view of another way to FT and what is possible for those with less resources.  If one has more they can make difference choices. Unfortunately for me, I have not been on the forum long enough to know exactly what Mike was referring to with regard to the "turn" he mentioned.  I sent him an email expressing my sadness at his decision and asking for some enlightenment about it so that we may learn from it. Perhaps this outpouring of goodwill will sway him back into the fold, if not so be it.  His grace, wisdom and wit will be missed.

You can find Mike almost every night in the chat room.

Every day we have plenty of opportunities to get angry, stressed or offended. But what you're doing when you indulge these negative emotions is giving something outside yourself power over your happiness. You can choose to not let little things upset you.

Joel Osteen

Noooooo!!!!! Lucky mike provided wonderful information to me and many others!

 Genecop, that is a great quote.  I try to live by that everyday.

I will so miss Lucky Mike. He made me laugh so much with his witty comebacks to posts. The levels of income of people living the RV life is as varied as the people in the World. No one should ever point fingers or demean anyone for how they chose to live.

Lucky Mike has been an inspiration to us all!! his positive attitude through such trying times actually makes me feel like I need to try and be less of a 'whiner' and more of a doer!

Miss you already Mike!

Wendy

MarkS wrote:

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OK Mike... The vote is in. Half of us don't care about what happened and the other half were on your side all along. Sign back in and let bygones be bygones or I'll have to dispatch Guido to have a conversation with you. This forum hasn't changed direction. We are all just wandering through life. That's why we fit together so well. If I take somebodies advice, it gives me someone to blame. By not being here you have given up your option to blame or be blamed. Besides, now the boondocking division no longer has a guru. What are we to do?

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x2 what Mike said.

I miss your "attitude".  Who's going to offer keen advice on the proper use of aluminum foil to RVers facing the Zoombie Apocalypse?  You are needed here.

Joe_Camper wrote:

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I just joined this forum yesterday and read a few of Lucky Mike's posts and can understand why you folks are saddened to see him leave. He sounds like a very intelligent and helpful guy.

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 I was only on the forum about a month before he up and left, but in that short period of time he quickly became one of my favorite posters. I wish he'd reconsider, and return.

Maybe Mike left for another reason, like illness. If so, I wish you the best Lucky Mike and hope you take care of your personal situation quickly and return to share your joy of life and full-timing wisdom with us when things are resolved.

Chip