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03-30-2015, 08:41 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,485
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Well, I've gone and done it this time...
Turned in my notice at work. May 1st will be my last day. First big step to full timing...
Now the real fun begins...what to keep, what to toss, what to try to sell?
Keep the car and get a trailer (RWD Mustang convertible) or get something towable? Can 2 people and 5 dogs survive in a 36 foot Class A? House is going on the market as soon as I get a couple of minor repairs done.
Six months from now I will either be thinking this was the best decision I ever made or wondering what the H*ll I was thinking...
Dave
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Dave RVM#66 and Carol
1998 Pace Arrow Vision
Seeing the USA - 200 miles at a time
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03-30-2015, 08:49 PM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
Posts: 21,827
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Only time will tell.
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John & Cathy R.
06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
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03-30-2015, 08:50 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 37,725
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Congratulations!
I retired in 1999 but went back to work while waiting for the DW to retire. In 2008 she put in her paperwork and that same week her daughter died, leaving us two grandkids to raise.
Now the DW's health has deteriorated to the point that she's on long term disability and can't drive. Still no idea what the cause is though.
So, do it while you can!! Life can throw you a curve at any time!
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2009 45' Magna 630 w/Cummins ISX 650 HP/1950 Lbs Ft, HWH Active Air
Charter Good Sam Lifetime Member, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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03-30-2015, 08:51 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 12,164
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I'm betting you'll be thinking both, but ha, life is what we make it! We're part timers and still question our decisions at various times. What ever the case, congrats on the retirement and hopes for smooth travels!
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Tim & Mary Discovery 40X. Jeep GCL RVM32
"I've been lost now, days uncounted..."GFR"
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03-30-2015, 09:13 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Rainbow Riding
Posts: 18,574
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Hey #66... great news. It will all work out... cause it always does. There's no beating around the bush - retirement is great! So far - 5 months full time and it's been great. Great Days - Not so Good - Great weather - not so great. Just like it always was.
RVM2
Steve and Annie
PS - As someone I know always says... It'll either work out or it won't...
I say it will.  :thumbup:
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Steve & Annie (RVM2)
2008 Fleetwood Bounder 38F ~ 325 ISB Turbo ~ Freightliner XC 2014 CR-V ~ Invisibrake / Sterling All Terrain
Sioux Falls, SD (FullTime Since Nov 5th 2014)
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03-30-2015, 09:47 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 14,891
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Congratulations.
We retired 12 years ago. We half time and enjoy it immensly. Once we get tired of spending the summers maintaining the S&B we will go full time. We talk about it now and then but are avoiding the daunting task of down sizing.
Of all the retired folks I have talked to not one says they wish they had worked longer.
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Gordon and Janet
Tour 42QD/InTech Stacker
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03-30-2015, 10:08 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 37,725
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If it wasn't for buying the Magna I planned on retiring May 1, but now I guess it'll be a while longer! Basically I'm working for pocket change or enough to fill the fuel tank.
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2009 45' Magna 630 w/Cummins ISX 650 HP/1950 Lbs Ft, HWH Active Air
Charter Good Sam Lifetime Member, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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03-31-2015, 09:08 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 14,891
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
If it wasn't for buying the Magna I planned on retiring May 1, but now I guess it'll be a while longer! Basically I'm working for pocket change or enough to fill the fuel tank.
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Still a good choice but bad luck on the engine. I think Cummins could/should step a little closer to the plate. Technically they are correct and their contribution is adequate but morally they have a long ways to go.
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Gordon and Janet
Tour 42QD/InTech Stacker
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03-31-2015, 12:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Plantation, Fl
Posts: 1,886
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Before putting the house up for sale, why not try some extended trips for a month or so, perhaps longer? That should give you an idea of whether or not you would like full timing, and if it works for you.
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2024 Jayco Redhawk 26 M (OCCC challenged)
2017 RWD F 150 with a drive shaft disconnect
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03-31-2015, 02:21 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Posts: 2,723
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Congratulations and good luck!
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Tricia & Dennis Lockhart
2010 Ventana 4333
Spartan MM w/Cummins 360 ISC
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03-31-2015, 03:09 PM
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Senior Member
Nor'easters Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: on the road
Posts: 215
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Congratulations and good luck! I will retire again June 11 and wife will retire June 26! Summer at Lake Gaston, then to the Gulf Coast until Christmas! Then going to go to New Mexico!
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03-31-2015, 04:18 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,780
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Quote:
Originally Posted by daveandcarol
Turned in my notice at work. May 1st will be my last day. First big step to full timing...
Now the real fun begins...what to keep, what to toss, what to try to sell?
Keep the car and get a trailer (RWD Mustang convertible) or get something towable? Can 2 people and 5 dogs survive in a 36 foot Class A? House is going on the market as soon as I get a couple of minor repairs done.
Six months from now I will either be thinking this was the best decision I ever made or wondering what the H*ll I was thinking...
Dave
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Hope it works out great for you Dave!  
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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03-31-2015, 04:24 PM
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Senior Member
Forest River Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: anywhere, USA
Posts: 1,691
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Grab life and go and don't look back. We can all wooda, shoulda , coulda, to the end of time. Our idea for going full time was " you only get one trip around the park" so go for it.
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03-31-2015, 04:29 PM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,657
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
Congratulations!
I retired in 1999 but went back to work while waiting for the DW to retire. In 2008 she put in her paperwork and that same week her daughter died, leaving us two grandkids to raise.
Now the DW's health has deteriorated to the point that she's on long term disability and can't drive. Still no idea what the cause is though.
So, do it while you can!! Life can throw you a curve at any time!
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Mr D, so sorry to hear this. Life can take mny changes without notice. It's fortunate you you were able to take the grandkids, shame I all happened. I hope you will still get a chance to enjoy it. You're special people my friend.
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2015 Thor ACE 29.3
Ohio, 900 Watts Solar 400 ah lithium batteries, 2022 Jeep Gladiator JT Toad FMCA 317123
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