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08-23-2005, 10:50 AM
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Location: Virginia
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Hello all,
I am a recently retired math teacher. I cannot believe that I don't have to go back to work in a couple of weeks!
My husband and I(neither of us have camped since we were teenagers living at home) just bought our first RV, a 2004, 30', Winnebago Sightseer with just over 10,000 miles on it. My DH parents bought it for their dream trip out west and really loved it, unfortunately his Mom lost her battle with brain cancer over spring break but I am glad they enjoyed it. My father-in-law offered it to us at a great price and we feel really lucky to get it. We picked it up and took our maiden voyage on it at Myrtle Beach the end of the week. We did not arrive home until the wee hours yesterday so stayed at the nearby Walmart because we have a very steep driveway and our neighborhood does not have street lights. We got up at 7am and my hubby backed it up the hill like a pro - we were so glad that it did not drag because we preferred to keep it here.
auntsis
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2004 Winnebago Sightseer 30'
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08-23-2005, 10:50 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Virginia
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Hello all,
I am a recently retired math teacher. I cannot believe that I don't have to go back to work in a couple of weeks!
My husband and I(neither of us have camped since we were teenagers living at home) just bought our first RV, a 2004, 30', Winnebago Sightseer with just over 10,000 miles on it. My DH parents bought it for their dream trip out west and really loved it, unfortunately his Mom lost her battle with brain cancer over spring break but I am glad they enjoyed it. My father-in-law offered it to us at a great price and we feel really lucky to get it. We picked it up and took our maiden voyage on it at Myrtle Beach the end of the week. We did not arrive home until the wee hours yesterday so stayed at the nearby Walmart because we have a very steep driveway and our neighborhood does not have street lights. We got up at 7am and my hubby backed it up the hill like a pro - we were so glad that it did not drag because we preferred to keep it here.
auntsis
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Christina & Gerald
2004 Winnebago Sightseer 30'
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08-23-2005, 11:20 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Nor'easters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 30,785
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auntsis, welcome to irv2 an congrats on your new used coach. 
Check out the Winnebago Forum group for any questions you may have, some good people there with the answers for you.  "007"
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08-23-2005, 02:57 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Pond Piggies Club Mid Atlantic Campers Coastal Campers Carolina Campers Skyline Owners Group
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Virginia
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Welcome to iRV2.com.....Love those Wal-Marts!
George
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 2012 Skyline Koala CS-21; 2010 Ford E-350 XLT;
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Dr. George Wallace Miklas, The Miklas Family that plays the HARMONICA together travels the world together.
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08-23-2005, 10:40 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Country Coach Owners Club Appalachian Campers Gulf Streamers Club
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Chattanooga, Tn.
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auntsis, welcome to iRV2. We are glad to have you join us here and look forward to reading of your adventures and experiences. You say that you live with a very steep driveway. Just a reminder for you not to operate the refrigerator unless the rig is level; very important. Hope you will enjoy your new rig and visit with us often on the forum.
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Amy, Dr. Assistant - Roxie & Mei Ling, four legs each
2000 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser 450 hp & 1330# torque
06 Saturn Vue, 06 Chevy Z71 4x4 & 2014 Corvette Z51 M7
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08-24-2005, 02:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Erie, PA
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auntsis, Welcome to the IRV2 website, if the forum can be of any assistance to you do not hesitate, just ask. Ed.S
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08-24-2005, 05:30 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,481
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by auntsis:
. . . I cannot believe that I don't have to go back to work in a couple of weeks! . . . </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I retired in April, 2003 . . . I'm thinking you're going to love it like me  It took a little while to get accustomed to no work, but now I'd squawk if you made me go back!  Good luck and have fun 
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2018 Winnebago View 24D
2014 Tiffin Breeze 32BR, 2012 Winnebago Navion 24G, 2006 Winnebago View 23H
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08-29-2005, 03:12 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Virginia
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Thank you for the warm welcome. We went on our second trip (if you count the one when we picked it up) to Cozy Acres in Powhatan, VA. It is just 1/2 hour from home but Gerald had to work on Saturday. I had a lot of fun - all my "neighbor" campers were so helpful - it was obvious that I'm a newbee. Eveyone is so friendly. I definately love retirement and camping.
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Christina & Gerald
2004 Winnebago Sightseer 30'
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08-29-2005, 05:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 146
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CONGRATULATIONS and welcome
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Good Sam Haulin Highlanders
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08-30-2005, 05:31 AM
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Senior Member
Vintage RV Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon (The right side of the Cascades and home of Crater Lake)
Posts: 857
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Auntsis and welcome to the wonderful world of camping and retirement! It just don't get mobetter. Happy Trails!!
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1990 Rexhall Airex 29I,Ford 460cid,Gear Vendor,Granning Tag Axel
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