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04-09-2011, 06:44 PM
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Location: Illinois
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1st 24 hours of having a motorhome
after a full day of work, I went to the basement to do a little work.
My wife, daughter and son and other plans. they blindfolded me and brought me out to the driveway.
Blindfold removed a Big 1985 Georgie Boy Excaliber Motorhome,
I had been looking but never thought she would go for an older rv, but here it is and she is to blame..I mean Thank
The dang thing is pretty nice, she did not get a tutorial on how to use anything so we spent last night and today searching this site and scoping things out in the RV.
I think she got pretty lucky. she knew to check roof and ceiling for obvious leaks as we had looked at a few that needed help.
The seller took her for a ride, than asked her if she wanted to drive it. The kids said she looked terrified, but she haggled and bought it.
So anyway HELLO From Illinois. Thanks for the Great site, and all the help everyone provides on here. This is gonna be fun
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04-09-2011, 07:16 PM
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Mid Atlantic Campers Forest River Owners Club Coastal Campers
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Thornburg, VA
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Welcome and what a great family.
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04-09-2011, 07:29 PM
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Oklahoma Boomers Club Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2011
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That is one fantastic family! Enjoy the rig and post pictures
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04-09-2011, 07:31 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
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Location: Lacey, Wa
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Jim
That is the best story I've read here on the iRV2 forum. BTW, Welcome to the iRV2. Now let the questions begin. Don't forget to post pictures in the vintage RV section. Along with pictures of the coach and that wonderful family.
jack
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04-09-2011, 07:55 PM
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Location: Georgia
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Congrats, I think this is the first time I've heard of a wife surprising her husband you better keep her.
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04-10-2011, 04:04 PM
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Nor'easters Club Fleetwood Owners Club Mid Atlantic Campers Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: Medway, MA
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Your wife is awesome!!!
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04-10-2011, 06:10 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Illinois
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Yeah I agree she is a keeper. We learned quite a bit this weekend. "camped" in the driveway.
Unfortunately I have to work next weekend and the following weekend is Easter so not sure when/where are first outing will be. But looking forward to it.
found lots of info and Ideas on this site so far...very greatful!
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04-10-2011, 06:17 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Fleetwood Owners Club
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Cool story.
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04-10-2011, 06:30 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Chula Vista, Mexifornia
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Congrats...welcome to the forum.
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04-13-2011, 01:59 PM
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Holiday Rambler Owners Club
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Location: Dublin, VA
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I'll agree with the rest of the posts. Sounds like you've got an amazing wife and fam. I've been told to do a gratitude list every so often and it sounds like you've got a good run at it! Enjoy that RV and post some photos. Welcome.
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04-15-2011, 02:11 PM
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Location: Kent, WA
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Wow that is a great story. We also just purchased a late model MH and have spent a few weeks updating and repair some minor issues. Can't wait to take her out in a couple of weeks.
Enjoy
Arnold
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2006 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 40 PAQ
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04-15-2011, 09:59 PM
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Holiday Rambler Owners Club
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Location: Dublin, VA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by awarnes
Wow that is a great story. We also just purchased a late model MH and have spent a few weeks updating and repair some minor issues. Can't wait to take her out in a couple of weeks.
Enjoy
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We're shopping now and I'm getting anxious for that RV 'buzz' on the first day it sits in my driveway. Is that shallow or what!!!! 
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