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07-15-2013, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
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Epiphany yesterday about you full timers...
As I was mowing the grass and contemplating blowing off the weed whacking... I had the realization that you full timers don't own a lawn mower... or a weed whacker for that matter, or hedge trimmers, or chainsaws, or pruning shears.. etc.
Lucky [ moderator edit ]
I will be there someday!
Mal
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07-15-2013, 02:19 PM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,695
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That is a curiosity...isn't it
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2015 Cornerstone 45J
2020 Ford F-150 Lariat
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07-15-2013, 02:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: 7S5
Posts: 658
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Not a full timer but I DO keep a rechargeable leaf blower handy for blowing out leaves, dust and dog feathers after a long trip....
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07-15-2013, 02:48 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Posts: 1,393
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I am not a full timer either, but I moved to a place where lawns are frowned upon along with all that other green stuff. No lawn mower, leaf blower, chainsaw, hedge trimmer, only a shovel, pick, and rake to "comb" the rocks.
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07-15-2013, 03:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fulltime, USA
Posts: 16,706
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Many things will never touch my hands again. The top 4
Lawn mower
Snow shovel
Paint brush
Real estate tax bill
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07-15-2013, 03:32 PM
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Community Administrator
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 53,561
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I own a home in an HOA. I don't own them either.
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07-15-2013, 03:32 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ohio
Posts: 132
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We are full timers but spend some time parked on our own camping land every so often. We have a shed there with all of the above in it, and they do get used. Of course, we do not travel around with them, which I admit is liberating. ~Lori
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07-15-2013, 04:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,792
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CampDaven
Many things will never touch my hands again. The top 4
Lawn mower
Snow shovel
Paint brush
Real estate tax bill
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Funny! I especially like #4.
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2006 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 40 PDQ/2012 Honda CRV
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07-15-2013, 04:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fulltime, USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dance Chick
Funny! I especially like #4.
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Thanks!
Dropping just that one thing pays for a whole lotta stuff out here.
Taxes, utilities, upkeep, mower fuel ;-) yadda-yadda, is paying for all we do F/T and then some. Moving, just to change our outdoor wallpaper is pretty cool too!
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07-16-2013, 07:35 AM
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Senior Member
iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Naples, Fl.
Posts: 1,303
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Oh darn, now that the secret is out EVERYBODY will want to go full time. LOL.
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07-16-2013, 10:11 AM
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Senior Member
Alpine Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Traveling in North America
Posts: 2,248
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dog Folks
Oh darn, now that the secret is out EVERYBODY will want to go full time. LOL.
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Quick, start listing all of the things that make this such a bad lifestyle so they will stay rooted in that S&B.
Barb
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Figment II (Alpine 2002 36 MDDS)
On The Road since 2006
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07-16-2013, 10:21 AM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Wherever the rig is parked
Posts: 8,092
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clifftall
I own a home in an HOA. I don't own them either.
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When I owned a stick&brick that was my situation too. For years I vowed that the only yard work tool I was prepared to use was a Visa card. I have to add that we are in a state park campground for the summer as volunteers and I have to trim the grass around my site. But at least they supply the tools.
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07-16-2013, 11:35 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Spicewood Texas (West of Austin)
Posts: 4,514
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I was planning to continue mowing for 5 - 10 more years, but #4 has literally doubled since 2007, and may push me out sooner than planned. I could do a lot of things with that money, like make payments on a new rig. The thought of not sitting on a mower for 8 hours, every couple weeks, seems appealing at times. Other times, it seems like it may be worth it.
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2007 Newmar Mountain Aire 4528, 450 HP ISM, Allison 4000, 8 Lifeline AGM's
2019 F250 King Ranch 4x4 Powerstroke - SOLD
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07-16-2013, 12:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,685
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My little spreadsheet comparing fixed location costs vs full-timing costs ... shows full-timing (with no house) to be a clear winner. Cost alone justifies it, then to sweeten the experience will be things like freedom, relaxation, enjoyment, etc,
I can broaden the spreadsheet to factor in the value of investing the house and land sale money, and the excitement is almost too much for the old heart !!
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