Kevin H Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 One of the greatest vagabond RVs ever is no more. George had a heart episode and wrecked the famous Ms Tioga. He ended up with heart surgery and MS Tioga was totaled. He has broken his bonds with her and moved on. Don't know what is in store for his future. Here is his blog. Good Luck George - Hope all goes well. The richest are not those who have the most, but those who need the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill and Jodee Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Well she got him safely off the highway when he passed out at the wheel, apparently sacrificing her own innards in the process. Eleven years is a long time to travel together! Glad George is recovering with friends and is once again blogging. Will be interesting to see where the journey goes from here. Jodee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsydan Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Kevin. Thank you for the notice about George and MsTioga. I found his blog a great resource for not only how-to's, but in being able to meet soemone who is the type of person I like to meet on the road; a person who seems to embody the idea of what it means to live the freedom life on the road offers. 2009 Four Winds Chateau - 25' class C 2002 Chevy Tracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Quiet Assassin Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I am very glad to hear that George survived. He was an inspiration to me when I was thinking about coming to the US and traveling around in an RV. I am sure he inspired many others too. Inspired us to the possibilities outside Passport America and KOA. MS Tioga took him to many wonderful places. FT since September 2007 Safari Trek + M/C http://johncarolandcharro.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striker Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 So good to hear that George is ok. I always liked the fact that he took the time to post several times a day. I wish him a speedy recovery and success in whatever he does in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiogarv Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hi to all of you! I was really lucky when I passed out while at the wheel of MsTioga. My RV went to the right, down the embankment. Ending up in the field alongside Interstate #5, south of Bakersfield. The RV could have gone left, crossing the median and entering Interstate #5's northbound traffic!! Many people could have been killed. Barbaraok, I did receive regular medical checkups during my five years living in central Mexico. I even selected my own cardiologist. However, apparently this cardiologist did not pick up on the signs of my advanced aortic valve disease. Well, that is all in the past now. I've had my aortic valve replaced with a fabricated cow tissue valve. Also, one blocked heart artery was bypassed. George Tioga & George (Click here to see our Journal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prabson Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Glad you are on the mend! RVing since 19942000 Born Free 24RB Class C6.8L Ford V-10 Engine, E450 Chassis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdonlybob Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 So glad you are OK George ! May you have many more miles of traveling !\ Cheers, Bob 1989 Safari Serengeti 34'Towing a 1952 M38A1 Military Willys Past HDT owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttruck Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 If one has not followed someone's blog, etc. and does not know the facts, perhaps they should not jump to conclusions. Jim & Vickie'07 F150'10 Chalet XL1935Chimacum, Wa Evergreen Coho SKP Park Website: http://www.evergreencohoskprvpark.com/ Evergreen Coho SKP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Evergreen-Coho-SKP-RV-Park/563601217103332 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie & Jim Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Good to hear you are doing good George. My hubby sees his cardiologist every year (because I'm a nag) and still they missed a blockage. Thought he had a pulled muscle, found out it was a heart attack and went in for by pass surgery. So best wishes to you and have a great recovery. Sandie & Jim Dixon Traveling with Scooter and Skittlez www.wherearethedixonstoday.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 reply below Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgdawg69 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 But why does it always have to be you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roamer Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Glad to hear you're OK, George. Your travels have been an inspiration to me as well, and I'm grateful to you for that and grateful your adventures will continue! You are fortunate the accident happened where it did, an area I know well -- a wide open area of heavily traveled interstate where you had room to run off the road and lots of people around to stop quick and help. Lodestar Knife & Tool Dozens of vintage and custom knives for sale! 2008 Ford Ranger 4x4, 2014 Scamp 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvman63 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Very glad you are doing well. Now, tell me, since you have a little cow tissue inside you are you wanting to moo and eat a little grass?? Haha!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambler Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Hi George! Glad you're okay and nice to see you here on the Escapees forum. Be careful now, these RV forums can become addicting! LOL Mac & ChrisSKP Life Members #85423Fulltime September 1, 2004 - April 13, 2013 Weekenders For Now www.MacAndChris.net -- Blog, Fulltimer Basics, RV Solar, Internet, Misc. Techwww.CasinoCamper.com2008 Starcraft Homestead 262 RKS Travel Trailer2002 Ford F-150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttruck Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 I sure do wish that arrhythmias showed on angiograms, then I would know what caused mine. But, that is getting off-topic. I too am glad that George is ok and that no one else was injured. Keep up updated if you will George. Jim & Vickie'07 F150'10 Chalet XL1935Chimacum, Wa Evergreen Coho SKP Park Website: http://www.evergreencohoskprvpark.com/ Evergreen Coho SKP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Evergreen-Coho-SKP-RV-Park/563601217103332 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsydan Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 I had not heard of "Tioga George" and Ms.Tioga" before this article, so I became interested in why he became "famous." In this article, about the "Tioga Team" I made the discovery - he has a tremendous sense of humor. I can see how he made living on the road fun for himself, and his readers!!! http://vagabonders-supreme.net/tiogaintro.htm 2009 Four Winds Chateau - 25' class C 2002 Chevy Tracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordiesel250 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Will you go back to RVing when you are all healed up? I followed your blog off and on and I hope that you heal up and are better than ever. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floncto Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Does anyone here have contact with George? He hasn't blogged since Christmas. Is he OK? 2005 F-250 6.0 Liter Diesel 2007 Coachmen Wyoming 325 RLTS 2 Shih Tzu's - Squirt (Mom), BeBe (Baby) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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