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Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 04-23-2024, 11:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 323
Posted By SoonToBeFT
When we cross the border my husband says I'm...

When we cross the border my husband says I'm always a nervous wreck! LOL. I always say I'm guilty until proven innocent. Mainly due to how we've been treated over the years heading south. ...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-20-2024, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 389
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Following! We are in the throes of trying to...

Following!

We are in the throes of trying to replace our bog standard RV Mattress that we've had a gel topper added on for the past several years, for a new mattress with no need to add another...
Forum: Full-Timers 04-19-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 410
Posted By SoonToBeFT
We're feeling the same way Rick, totally...

We're feeling the same way Rick, totally exhausted and we're outta here on 1st May. In our case wanting but unsure on the commitment, daughter and husband since getting married last September, are...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-17-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,115
Posted By SoonToBeFT
FWIW Charming, even if it does say no overnight...

FWIW Charming, even if it does say no overnight or a time limit it doesn't hurt to ask. We were travelling through Wyoming many years ago and were tired and wanted to stop overnight. There was...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-14-2024, 01:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 628
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Looking at your handle being "BicycleNancy", I...

Looking at your handle being "BicycleNancy", I assuming you are big time into cycling. If so you can have an absolute riot on your cycle, but you allow yourself a few days on both sides to explore...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-11-2024, 10:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,266
Posted By SoonToBeFT
We always check for boon docking/dry camping...

We always check for boon docking/dry camping opportunities surrounding any National Park we wish to visit. Don't believe for one minute us Canadians have it any easier getting in our own parks...
Forum: New Member Check-In 04-10-2024, 09:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 201
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Congratulations on your upcoming Full Timing...

Congratulations on your upcoming Full Timing Life. After untold years of yearning to full time, and then with medical issues and age questioning it all, we are finally going to go Full Time from...
Forum: Full-Timers 04-05-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 807
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Being a speed typist I'm happiest using the...

Being a speed typist I'm happiest using the laptop (MACbook Pro) since 2014, prior to that was a desktop. Prefer the ease (no fat finger typing errors), and larger screen. Just hotspot if needed...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-05-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,619
Posted By SoonToBeFT
:thumb::bow::flowers:

:thumb::bow::flowers:
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-04-2024, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 311
Posted By SoonToBeFT
How uncanny I was looking at this also got a few...

How uncanny I was looking at this also got a few mixed reviews so third set of eyes keen to hear as well here ;)
Forum: Just Conversation 04-02-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 996
Posted By SoonToBeFT
AZPete, what a wonderful story to share, sorry...

AZPete, what a wonderful story to share, sorry for the loss of your brother and sad that the damage had been done and caught up with him being mid life when he met that lovely lady.

Fabulous that...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-02-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,115
Posted By SoonToBeFT
We stay at a myriad of places when travelling for...

We stay at a myriad of places when travelling for overnights. Our favourites of course are besides lakes, streams, rivers, mountains to enjoy and often as we find them on public lands stay a couple...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-30-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 809
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Oatmeal and Thom02099 THANK YOU both for your...

Oatmeal and Thom02099 THANK YOU both for your kind suggestions it is so very much appreciated.

For sure if a place is conducive to our being able to park, even on the outside provided we can walk...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2024, 05:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 338
Posted By SoonToBeFT
A little confused by title versus last part of...

A little confused by title versus last part of your post!!! Are you looking for ideas on "what to get for the new motorhome" OR "what new RV to get".

I'm pretty confident after 3 years Full...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-27-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,093
Posted By SoonToBeFT
We loved loved loved the cuteness of Mystic CT...

We loved loved loved the cuteness of Mystic CT and spent a whole day ambling around the town and tasting the Pizza of course!!! Never met up with Julia Roberts though = sigh!!!

Nova Scotia and if...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-25-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 809
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Awesome again. Butte/Anaconda area we have...

Awesome again. Butte/Anaconda area we have explored but not some of the others suggested so Thank you yet again all interesting stuff for us.

Happy Travels, STBFT.
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 03-24-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By SoonToBeFT
So sorry to hear of your health issues - hope you...

So sorry to hear of your health issues - hope you and something as enjoyable within your limits to replace your travelling.

Best wishes to you and yours.

STBFT
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-24-2024, 06:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 809
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Fangrgs = THANK YOU very very much. Just the...

Fangrgs = THANK YOU very very much. Just the type of info we need. I'm actually a "Cornish" gal going back generations so I'll appreciate that rock work ;) For sure we intend to check out...
Forum: Just Conversation 03-23-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 996
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Oh my what an awesome parent you have been...

Oh my what an awesome parent you have been especially when dealing with the teen and early twenties years of outside influences on your daughter. She should be proud of where she is at today and of...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-17-2024, 12:06 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,121
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Use ours all the time same as if we were in a...

Use ours all the time same as if we were in a SnB. Just smaller sizes or in stages like when doing a full English style roast with Yorkshires and stuffing balls. We often eat cooked breakfast as...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-09-2024, 01:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 809
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Thanks for that info BENR, appreciate it :) ...

Thanks for that info BENR, appreciate it :) That's the type of info I was looking for from those that have visited. :thumb:

No 2G's we don't have a toad, in fact haven't had a vehicle with...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-07-2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,156
Posted By SoonToBeFT
You will with testing yourself over time, find...

You will with testing yourself over time, find your sweet spot on driving times and in different terrains. As long as you don't push the envelope if you feel sleepy!!!

Been RVing for 25+ years...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-07-2024, 12:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 809
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Appreciate the efforts 2G but the first...

Appreciate the efforts 2G but the first campendium link is for Black Hawk Casino in Oklahoma I believe???? Not the town of Black Hawk Colorado. The second link I had found as well the City of...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-06-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 809
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Black Hawk Colorado

Anyone parked their Class A RV at Black Hawk CO? Thanks for sharing location :thumb:

We are thinking of spending several hours in Black Hawk CO but have been struggling to find out if they...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-29-2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 825
Posted By SoonToBeFT
We're totally with you on so many counts, us...

We're totally with you on so many counts, us oldies don't like change. I'd just got used to RVParky for trip planning and being able to have that post it type note attached to each location, when...
Forum: Boondocking 02-26-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 690
Posted By SoonToBeFT
We were Boondockers Welcome Hosts for a while =...

We were Boondockers Welcome Hosts for a while = have sent you a private message with our experiences and using the system.

Enjoy.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-25-2024, 11:56 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,074
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Some awesome awesome ideas we've done in many...

Some awesome awesome ideas we've done in many years and visits to L.V. The best thing we ever did and it's a little pricey was with Maverick Helicopters several years ago. We did the Sunset...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 02-25-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,557
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Now there's a lawsuit or several in the makings...

Now there's a lawsuit or several in the makings me thinks!!!
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-25-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,827
Posted By SoonToBeFT
So with a bidet if you are boondocking...

So with a bidet if you are boondocking (conserving water), you use more water to hose down your "hoo ha". If you use toilet paper, you use more water to keep things sloshing around enroute to the...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 02-25-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 839
Posted By SoonToBeFT
First agree with others on the problems of...

First agree with others on the problems of co-owning, generally when repairs needed and not financially viable for both parties; wanting to use it both at the same time or one party commandeering it...
Forum: Full-Timers 02-23-2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,433
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Assuming by your initial questions you stated...

Assuming by your initial questions you stated "working full time whilst on the road" so guessing you'll be at home with the dogs for the majority of the time not needing to commute to a workplace! ...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-22-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,827
Posted By SoonToBeFT
We've used Angel Soft (stock up on it when we are...

We've used Angel Soft (stock up on it when we are state side) and never had any issues. We also top our black up near full, just prior to dumping allowing the agitation of driving to the dump we've...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 02-17-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 885
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Folks wear lots of layers as temps can change...

Folks wear lots of layers as temps can change especially cooler evenings! That coupled with a ton of bug spray :eek:

Enjoy :)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-12-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,209
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Our 2003 Southwind has day time running lights...

Our 2003 Southwind has day time running lights that come on when engine started.
Forum: Just Conversation 02-11-2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 760
Posted By SoonToBeFT
I'm a type 2 diabetic as well, and have to watch...

I'm a type 2 diabetic as well, and have to watch my diet immensely nowadays as my Metformin and Diamicron (max dose) aren't cutting it any more after over 15 years and I refuse insulin. I tried...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-11-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 600
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Sympathise with you, been there done that with...

Sympathise with you, been there done that with having to take the all in one washer/dryer out, starting with removing all the trim carefully = ARRRGH. They are so heavy and bulky and trying to...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-10-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,210
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Like anything in life, if you are doing it for...

Like anything in life, if you are doing it for the first time and it's outside your comfort zone then it will feel a little stressful and anxious. With practice it becomes second nature like most...
Forum: Full-Timers 02-05-2024, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 681
Posted By SoonToBeFT
We live in the Foothills of the Rockies in Canada...

We live in the Foothills of the Rockies in Canada and our 21 year old gasser has done us proud in the mountains both North and South of the border.

We are used to the engine being up front and it...
Forum: Full-Timers 02-03-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,379
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Tons of good advice for you to consider has been...

Tons of good advice for you to consider has been imparted here. Our experience talking to many that decided to Full Time to embrace travel and experiences not to save money, actually told us for...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-03-2024, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,164
Posted By SoonToBeFT
More or less we echo these sentiments ourselves...

More or less we echo these sentiments ourselves as we detest flying and the cattle herding mentality and the noise in hotel rooms as folks go up and down corridors or party too loud in...
Forum: Full-Timers 02-02-2024, 10:01 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,379
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Not sure what "drastically cutting our expenses"...

Not sure what "drastically cutting our expenses" equates to for you, but if you are going to be staying and living in one location, would it not be prudent to consider maybe a static better insulated...
Forum: New Member Check-In 01-30-2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 271
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Welcome from a fellow Canuck based south of...

Welcome from a fellow Canuck based south of Calgary in Foothills.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-30-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 997
Posted By SoonToBeFT
We stayed Liberty Harbor and it worked perfectly...

We stayed Liberty Harbor and it worked perfectly for us albeit very very tight parking. We were never there, leaving early in the morning to walk to the PATH system and heading into NYC. We...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-28-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 917
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Garage sales and selling homes = gotta love em! ...

Garage sales and selling homes = gotta love em! NOT!!!!

Nowadays we have such a thing as "mere postings" for listing real estate on the MLS at a deeply discounted rate (few hundred versus several...
Forum: Full-Timers 01-26-2024, 02:14 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 14,110
Posted By SoonToBeFT
We absolutely love, love, love our extended RV...

We absolutely love, love, love our extended RV travels, and for sure were adamant from many years ago we'd want to go full time and couldn't wait for that day to come. As the years crept on, doubts...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-25-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 440
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Much thanks Keith and Chris for the private...

Much thanks Keith and Chris for the private messages and responding last year, alas I'm still hitting a brick wall so wondering if anyone else can give any companies that might respond with some...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-18-2024, 12:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By SoonToBeFT
We've done the Oregon Coast and California Coast...

We've done the Oregon Coast and California Coast on several occasions both in our "road warrior" years with kids (now 40 and 33) picking up from school 3pm and driving into the early hours of the...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-17-2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,428
Posted By SoonToBeFT
Had a 5er and F350 Dually from 1999 to 2003 and...

Had a 5er and F350 Dually from 1999 to 2003 and back then tended to locate in organised campgrounds such as state provincial parks and national parks but still did some dry camping inbetween.

For...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-15-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,032
Posted By SoonToBeFT
South of Calgary Alberta has hit -38 for past...

South of Calgary Alberta has hit -38 for past several days, with windchlll hitting the upper minus 40's. Including this morning on way to work but at 12.30pm (currently minus 20 so increasing...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-08-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,968
Posted By SoonToBeFT
In our working/road warrior years for sure we did...

In our working/road warrior years for sure we did trips with buddies for set 3 weeks etc all planned out as we all had to be back at work set times. However, we most certainly wouldn't want to do...
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