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Christmas Decorating !
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Hi All, Just wondering if everyone decorates their rigs for Christmas. Part of the joy of the holidays is driving through the neighborhoods and seeing the sights of Christmas. I'm guessing FT'ers do the same. Any photos? Happy Holidays, Rick
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Counting Down To Dec 5
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We will be leaving for Florida December 5....as Larry's last day of work will be December 4. He will be retired and off we will go as fulltimers, and we are so happy, and excited. We've got the MH packed and ready, and other than filling the refrigerator with stuff we are ready to roll. After 38 years wi...
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Park Model, later?
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Hi folks, I was reading the recent posts and someone mentioned moving into a parkmodel, in one of their favorite spots, when they decided they'd had enough of the road. The question is this, has anyone out there done this? It does seem like a good alternative to quitting the lifestyle, at any po...
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Where does this go? I can't find private messages?
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I see there are three messages for me that I cannot find on this site anywhere. I got this in my mail but when clicked on there are no messages for me at that URL there. Please don't use this "private message" thing as I can't find them here - use my email address below. Hi, RanCar, Howard has se...
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Is it lonely?
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Do you find it lonely in the campgrounds or are people eager to greet and mingle with their neighbors?
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Correcting TX RV Licensing Information
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Some posts on this and other RV forum sites have inadvertantly provided incorrect information about registering RVs, CDL reguirements, and tax information for the State of Texas. As an RV owner who lives in this state and who has been thru all the processes, I'd like to assist with some correct inf...
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On the road this Sat. Finally !
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Heading for Silver City NM to look around. Then will head to our favorite drycamping spots in the beautiful Sonoran Desert in AZ. Eventually will be in Anza Borego, CA. More great "free" camping. It will be so great to have a change of scenery after a busy summer schedule. Kelly --...
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Delayed Again!
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Ok, I need to vent a little and I hope you don't mind. We were supposed to leave Dec 2, but I decided I wanted a new lap top before we left. I tried to order from two different companies only to be told (after I called them back) the my credit card was denied. I called my credit card company and found that th...
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We Took The Plunge
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We ordered our new 5th wheel today. We have been looking and going to RV Shows for several months now and finally decided what we wanted. Then we had to decide on the little things...like options. We were going to order sometime this month, but our Dealer called us today from the National RV Show in Louis...
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I'm selling a (like new) 30 foot RV cover?
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I recently purchased a 35 foot Motorhome and now I'm stuck with a Rv cover that fits a 30 foot. Anyone interested? I live in Florence, Oregon. If you live close by you can pick it up. I'm willing to take $100.00 OBO. fulmershouse@yahoo.com
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Investment Question
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With the way the stock market is bouncing around like a beach ball in a hurricane, what are you doing with your investments. Like many I'm diversified in stocks, mutual funds, bonds and other IRA allowed investments. Lately I've been watching my retirement account dwindle to the point where I'm afr...
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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Gina and I, first and foremost want to wish the whole RV-Dream’s family a Very Happy Thanksgiving. We are so thankful for all the men and women who had dreams and were willing to pursue those dreams in creating this country we call America. Whether you are with family, friends or just enjoying specia...
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Driving on Danger: Your new tires may not be new after all
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I came across this news article this morning and thought I would share it. I know most of you all read about H&L tire change last week and how Howard checked the date code so here is another news article that reinforces that we should check those dates not just on tires before we buy tires for our vehi...
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On the road for GA next weekend
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I pick up my Fleetwood (Terry) 27 TT with deep sofa slide-out next wednesday and will be on the road by Sunday next for a Tennessee visit with family then off to Brunswick, GA for my 10 month hiatus working for FLETC. After that it will be 2 months back in Michigan and then who knows (woohoo!)... The TT is a 9...
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Thanksgiving Plans
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Hi, This will be our first year on the road for Thanksgiving. We were wondering what plans people have for the Big Day? We always like leftovers, and we think it'll take a week to cook everything in our tiny oven to be ready for dinner! Suzanne & Brad campingandtravels.blogspot.com -- Edited by sub...
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We SOLD Our House
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Hi Everyone, We sold the house 3 weeks ago, and after giving everything to the kids, charity, and friends....and selling a few things also.....we are free ! It was a busy time, but we are so very thankful, and happy. We closed this morning at 10:00, and we are over the moon. A very nice couple bought our...
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More Bad News
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Apparently another good RV manufacturer is closing down. Just saw this notice. NuWu to halt production RVbusiness.com reported Friday that NuWa Industries Inc., Chanute, Kan., will stop production of its high-end fifth-wheels on Christmas Eve but will keep its sales staff and parts and service...
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on the road finally!!!!
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We were very busy trying to get everything organized after our house sold. We left Ontario 2 wks ago and our home base is Port Richey Florida. It's a great campground. We will travel from here to to other destinations since we are not far from anything. We had a lot of setting up to do. Our cell phones...
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One Step Closer
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We're one step closer to our fulltime dream. Three years ago today we decided to start the search to become fulltimers. We had a date of March 2012, but when we went to the RV-Dreams rally, we learned we could go a lot sooner. Today, 3 yrs later we are proud owners of the truck we'll be using for fulltime....
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Stopping overnight w/5ver
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I have read previous posts, blogs & journals where someone will mention that they didn't unhitch if they only planned to stop overnight. When you do this must you still level the unit, lower the jacks, etc? How about the slides? I understand that you can't extend the slides in a Walmart or Crack...
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Replaceing Carpet with Wood Flooring
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Can someone please tell me if they have a fiver with slides if you can replace the carpet with Wood or Tile flooring? DH says it would scratch if you have slide outs and replaced it with wood or tile floors. southwestjudy
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Nomadic, Free Lifestyle Draws Full-Time RVers article
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I saw this article on RV Business and thought you all might like it.
Nomadic, Free Lifestyle Draws Full-Time RVers
RV Business
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Michael Dautel's life was a model of success. He was married, held a $200,000-a-year job with a fiber optics company and owned a four-bedr...
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Gaylord Maxwell
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For you folks that read Motorhome magazine, I wanted to mention that I say on RV.net that Gaylord Maxwell passed away on Sat. Sept. 20th. I for one will miss the insite and humor of his articles. I wish his family my condolences
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RV'er Having a Bad Day
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Thought I would share this photo I took this morning while I was getting diesel. All that I know is that the pin box broke away from the frame. I would consider this a real bad day or maybe a nightmare if it was me. I hope this never happens to anyone but things do happen. I wish for everyone to always have a saf...
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A veranda by Country Coach
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Just read Chuck Woodburys article on Country Coachs new slideout deck just what we all need right?? Its in the RVtravel.com issue for this month. southwestjudy
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Metanx Foot & Joint Pain
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Just discovered that a medicine my dad takes really works. He was prescribed Metanx to correct low Folic Acid. One pill a day. Last week due to a mix up between the pharmacy and his Dr. we ran out of Metanx. I noticed he was begginning to get run down, no energy, having trouble with balance and was c...
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Helpfull Website
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After reading the posts regarding Doug's surgery & Jerry & Kit's family loss, I want to tell all of you about a website I have been using for the past 3 months. After learning about my diagnosis of breast cancer, a friend told me about this website, www.caringbridge.org. I was able to set up m...
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Balloon Fiesta New Mexico
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I was wondering if any of you are attending the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta this year. It starts today and the weather isnt supposed to be very good for the starting of it. We are missing it this year still in Pa. with family. southwestjudy
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Thoughts and Prayers needed by Some Friends of RV Dreams
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I'm not sure where the proper place to post this is, so I'll stick it here and if someone wants to move it to a better spot go right ahead. Doug (of "Doug & Joann" - Howard and Linda's friends /co-worker's at Poma) is scheduled for cancer surgery tomorrow, Friday October 3rd. Here's a link...
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