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11-15-2013, 10:00 AM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Fernley, NV USA
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Its like I tell my friends who ask me why I ride a Harley instead of a Yamaha.
If I have to explain it you will never understand it.
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Tom & Kathi
2008 Heartland Big Country 3500RL
2008 Ford F350,PSD,CC,DRW.
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11-15-2013, 10:17 AM
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#16
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Seeing the USA
Posts: 2,646
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I can't mow the lawn, wash the car or clothes nor paint the house. All I can do is relax, read a book and talk with other campers if I choose. What's to explain?
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Neal and Deb + Mya and Gizmo, the pup's
2003 Winnebago Sightseer 30B
May the roads rise up to meet you, May the winds be always at your back...
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11-15-2013, 10:39 AM
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#17
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,500
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I like the response: my dog has peed in more states then you will visit in your lifetime. Usually end of conversation.
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11-15-2013, 10:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 331
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No agendas, no calendars, no suits, no lists. What day it is doesn't matter - it's another one for adventures.
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Paul & Martha
Live so you can say "remember when" not "I wish I had".
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11-15-2013, 10:52 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 10,308
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I just tell them "IF AND WHEN" you travel, enjoy your hotel room and the property it sits on, and if you never travel.........enjoy your home and the property it sits on.
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2012 Essex 4544 2011 Jeep JK, M&G Braking, 2014 MTI 27' Hog Hauler, Wireless brake control, 2006 Ultra & 1989 Springer, 2003 Harley-Davidson
FLHR Road King Anniversary
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11-15-2013, 11:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Kutztown, PA
Posts: 471
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Isn't the answer the same for every hobby.....because we want to and we can! And yes the main reason someone would ask why is because it's foreign to them. Just like going boating every weekend, going to dog shows, skydiving, mountain climbing, and hunting is foreign to me!
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Brian and Kim VanBuskirk
2008 Damon Tuscany 40 DP
Tow: 20" Trailer with Classic C3 Corvettes
Car Dolly: Mini Cooper Clubman
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11-15-2013, 11:42 AM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 301
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I don't even try.
They either have the travel/adventure gene, or they don't. Some people are just content and happy to be born, live and die in the same town or region doing the same thing year after year. Which is ok, but I would get bored doing that.
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Lou & Cheri - Pilot & Copilot
Aly & Susi - Miniature Schnauzer Navigator & Bombadier
1995 Fleetwood Flair 27 - CG-1 Bomber
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11-15-2013, 11:43 AM
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Senior Member
National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Federal Way, Wa.
Posts: 2,901
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The personal joy I experience when doing what I am doing is interrupted by having to explain it to any one who cannot just enjoy the fact that I am happy. So I will defer if you don't mind. And how are you doing?
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I do all my own stunts
03 Dolphin LX 6355, Workhorse W22, 8.1 vortec, 04 CR-V, Blue Ox, Brake Pro----Norm, Barb and
Doc(He's a PhD)
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11-15-2013, 11:59 AM
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Senior Member
Appalachian Campers
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Dixie !! (north Georgia) USA
Posts: 4,110
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I humor them. "Yep you are right and it does cost a pile of money and depreciates very fast. We probably are a little mental for doing this when we could be sitting at home and looking at videos of the places we would like to visit".
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11-15-2013, 01:24 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Arizona
Posts: 776
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Usual I just say that all travel is expensive and RV'ing is the best value for travel when you combine transportation, housing and food costs. Add in the unparalleled sense of freedom from being on your own timetable and destinations, and no other form of travel comes close in price and comfort.
I will admit that compared to drinking some beer in front of the TV at home it seems expensive, but for people who want a traveling lifestyle this one is a downright bargain. If you don't understand the desire to travel, you can never understand the desire to get the best value for your travel dollar.
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Joseph and Sandy
Arizona Sunbirds
(Snowbirds in Reverse)
Winnebago Chieftain / Ford Hybrid Toad
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11-15-2013, 01:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,177
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i like to tell the truth if its some one being a but
my wife is 28 years old and is very sick and well be died well be for you its her time to live and see what she can why she can
that stops the WHYs really fast
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11-15-2013, 01:28 PM
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#26
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Angola State Prison - Murder
Posts: 4,230
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I don't try anymore either. When they ask why we both ride motorcycles, I still tell them for the same reason your dog rides with his head out the window
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John & Clare Lyon
2007 43.5' Monaco Dynasty Palace III (All Electric)
Towd: 2011 Chevy Equinox
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11-15-2013, 01:51 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Louisville, Ky.
Posts: 505
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I get it , and that's all that counts !! Eat your heart out !!
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2011 Newmar MADP 4344, Tow vehicle, 2017 Ford Edge Titanium, Roadmaster Night Hawk tow bar and base plates Member of FMCA,Newmar Kountry Club, Good Sams , KOA,RV.Net, and IRV2.
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11-15-2013, 02:06 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 61
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dog Folks
Sorry, If I have to explain, you will never understand. This lifestyle is not for everyone.
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Good one Dog Folks......
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