Yes, it all started with those of us who went fulltime in 2005. We came up with the idea and it took off in a flash. What has killed it is FB. FB wasn't around when we started and we all hung out here and on RV.net. I haven't been on here in years and just happened to think of the forum and wondered what I would find. So I came back, updated my profile and will check in from time to time. I did go to an Escapade last year in Lebanon, Tennessee. I found it totally lacking from what we used to have. Vendor area very limited, etc., few appealing seminars. My situation has changed considerably since the death of my DH, so my focus in the seminars was totally different than what it used to be. Now I have to brush up on ALL the jobs in the moho, not just the PINK ones! LOL But I don't have my Phaeton anymore. I manage with a much smaller rig. I'm trying to find joy and fun as I putz along. No longer fulltiming. Have a home in a motorhome community in Florida and enjoy my time there when I'm not traveling.
Dale
PS: Hi Bill!