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06-21-2019, 08:40 AM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,193
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The time has come
With a lot of thought and a lot of regret, we are going to take a hiatus - maybe a permanent one - from RVing. We've had a terrific time for the last 10 years and it is really hard to do it. The friends we've met and this forum are like a second family.
Why some might ask? For those who care (not sure if there are any but JIC)
1. We have too many pulls on our time - 12 grandkids with all sorts of activities. Not to brag - OK to brag - many of them are doing amazing things and we want to be a part of it.
2. We just bought a new home in our childhood neighborhood so we want to get involved and sink our roots with family and old friends. Trips and the time spent planning them plus the time spent taking card of the beast, learning new stuff etc, gets in the way of that.
3. To be honest, as I get older doing the stuff that requires me to be on the ground is less and less fun.
4. We figured we were only going to do this for a couple more years anyway and putting it off only increases the depreciation and defers #2.
[ moderator edit]
I am going to miss a lot and especially this Forum. Without all of you I probably would have moved on a long time ago. I'll probably lurk a bit for a while.
Thanks to all.
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Cheryl and Emerson missing Rascal but loving our new buddy, Winston
Sadly Coachless
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06-21-2019, 08:52 AM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Estero, FL
Posts: 2,515
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Emerson, I am sorry to see you go but not for all the great things you and Cheryl have in front of you! As old saying goes as 1 door closes.... Enjoy and we will keep a light on in the window just in case. 
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Gary & Leigh
2019 Entegra Cornerstone 45Y,
2010 Seneca, 2011 & 2014 Anthem, 2017, 2018 Cornerstone(All Sold)
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06-21-2019, 08:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 4,925
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There are 12 good reasons to slow down and a new S&B in the old 'hood is #13 (that's a lucky number, just not on Fridays).
Only you and Mrs Salty know what is most important to you and I think you're making a quality of life decision here, too. Having the kids and grandkids around is gonna be better for *all* of you than a couple more years of full timing. Besides, if you get the itch to travel some more or take some of the grandkids with you, you've got the skills and experience to successfully travel with a rented or leased coach.
I hope your future brings lots of fun and fulfilling times with your family and "new" community... and don't forget that you still have lots to offer here at iRV2!
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2005 Four Winds Majestic 23A
“To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world.” - Dr Suess
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06-21-2019, 08:57 AM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SW FL
Posts: 31,735
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Emerson, we are going to miss you, but I can totally understand your new situation with the new house (it's a beauty) and being close to the family again. There are only so many hours in a day. I know you have enjoyed the 10 years of RV'ing and now another chapter with family is opening. Best of luck and do stop by, always enjoy your posts.
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Chuck in SW FL
Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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06-21-2019, 08:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 11,537
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Emerson
Congratulations and good luck on the future activities....
Everyone has to figure out the right times and timing for their own situation.
I worried a lot about what I would do to fill my time after I finally decided to throw in the towel and retire for real for a second time, but I found that if you travel half time, own a motorcoach (and it doesn't matter how old or new it is) and you still own a sticks and bricks, filling your time is the least of your worries.... there is always a long list of things still to do. So it is easy to understand when time pulls you away from all of that, things are going to change.
Look forward to your continued "lurking" !!
Gary
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Gary and Dee, Zowie and Bowie (traveling cat sibs)
2019 Cornerstone 45B, X15-605hp, Imperial, Spartan K3,
2013 Honda CR-V toad, Demco Excali-Bar II,
Demco Baseplate, Demco Toad Light system, 73 de W5FI
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06-21-2019, 09:22 AM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: South Gulf Cove, FL
Posts: 1,654
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Emerson,
I hope you are an active lurker [emoji848]. That's an interesting phrase. Congratulations on your new home. Enjoy every minute with those grandkids. Wish mine were closer too. Best of luck!
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Goldie & Rick
2019 Entegra Aspire 44B, 2014 G/C Summit
Dixie & Scruffy (furkids)
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06-21-2019, 03:23 PM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hdgoldie
Emerson,
I hope you are an active lurker [emoji848]. That's an interesting phrase. Congratulations on your new home. Enjoy every minute with those grandkids. Wish mine were closer too. Best of luck!
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 To be clear - one of us wants family closer.... 
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Cheryl and Emerson missing Rascal but loving our new buddy, Winston
Sadly Coachless
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06-21-2019, 03:25 PM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,695
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Emerson,
Look forward to catching up with you in your post-Entegra “ride”. 2013 seems such a short time ago. Best of luck.
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Dave and Beth
2015 Cornerstone 45J
2020 Ford F-150 Lariat
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06-21-2019, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Granbury, Texas
Posts: 500
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Emerson,
We will miss Cheryl and you at the rallies but understand that life takes all of us in different directions. The best to you 2 and your family!
Enjoy life my friend!
Steve & Linda
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06-21-2019, 05:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Stillwater, Ok
Posts: 4,812
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Emerson, feel like a lot of us are loosing a good friend. BUT keep us updated on you and yours and will gain a larger family! Happy for you guys, wish we had that choice to make. New phases of life are fun and challenging, best of everything my friend.
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2020 New Aire 3543
2018 Lincoln MKX
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06-21-2019, 07:47 PM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Carrollton, TX
Posts: 1,096
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Fairwinds and following seas my friend!
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Herb & Tanya
2015 Entegra Aspire 44U
2015 Jeep Sahara Unlimited
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06-21-2019, 07:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Dallas,OR
Posts: 4,584
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We had to do it for medical reasons. Its hard to do, but you know when the time comes and decide its the right thing to do.
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Don and Lorri
Resident Dummy. 
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06-22-2019, 07:39 AM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Home for now
Posts: 271
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You will be greatly missed. You have been a wonderful member of the Entegra Family. 
Take care,
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Guy & Helen
16 Cornerstone 45B
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06-22-2019, 07:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Montgomery, TX (Home Sweet Home)
Posts: 2,501
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Sorry to see the change of direction, but you will always be part of this group.. coach or no coach.
- Matt
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Currently Motorhomeless
2017 Entegra Aspire 44R (bunks) towing 2019 F-350 LB (Sold)
2012 Tiffin Phaeton 40QKH (Our Phaeton was so nice, we bought it twice)
2016 Open Range RF376FBH (Sold)
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