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  1. JPL

    Retraction

    Because of issues beyond my control I have to retract my availability of a site for a RV. I thought I could help people out but it will not happen. I am sorry for any issues that I may have created Pat The Old Sailor.
  2. At this time it doesn't look like we'll be there because of plans for Hawaii but if we could we would get one of the cabins. If nothing else we would be at the Happy Hours! Our first ECR was here at Va Beach in 2010. We were there with our 37' Cardinal and 550 Ford. Had a great time. We went to the 2011 ECR at Myrtle Beach and stayed in a condo. We bought Pats Pride in May of 2011 and towed with it for 10 Years. Miss It! Once you tow with a rear truck you won't tow with anything else. The invite is open to anyone coming to the area. Power h20 and black water hookup. Its free! Pat The Old Sailor The Old Sailor
  3. Carl And Donna I haven't been on the site in along time and this is the first time I found out about your PL change. Glad it isn't health related but after all you two have done to make the ECR a great get together I know it must be a really important issue with y'all. I really want to thank you for all that you did to make the 5 ECR's we got to attend a really great time. And as you said we got to meet a great group of people and make a bunch of new friends. We sold Pats Pride and the 5er right after the ECR in 2021. With the price of fuel now maybe we made the right choice at the right time. I miss it but Shirley was ready to get out of "That Big Truck". If you still are able to hit the road upon occasion and you get out our way know that We can put you on the slab with power, h2o, and blackwater hookup. Take care and know you are in our prayers. 757-646-1686. Pat and Shirley The Old Sailor
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    HDT advice

    Truck Do you still live in Va? I live in Chesapeake And there are 2 of us who use to or still do have a Volvo for a 5er. Where exactly do you live? If you plan on buying a truck and making it a RV good luck. Va is really tough trying to get it titled as a RV. Love to talk trucks so give me a call if you are still around. 757 646 1686 Pat The Old Sailor
  5. Chet    Just  a few words. Wonder how the health issues are going? I haven't been on the forum lately but I saw your answer IRT the wiring issue. Hope y'all are doing better. i'll give you a call shortly. I've gotten the lathe cleaned up and it's been doing fine. The next time your son-in-law is in town y'all need to come over and check it out. But i'll call and get a health update first. Both of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Know we think and speak of you 2 often and if by chance there is anything I can do to help you just let me know.      Always,     Pat and Shirley

  6. Cory Have a great trip and remember if you get out here to the east coast of Va we can put you the 5er and the truck up for your visit with power and drainage. And a tour the the worlds largest naval Base. Just relax and enjoy the scenery. Have a great summer!! Pat The Old Sailor
  7. Just been reading the post and sure do miss being there. If we hadn't sold the truck and the 5er we would have been there. Just thinking about the great people we won't get to see is depressing. Just want to tell everybody we sure miss being there and making new friends but life goes on. So everybody there have a great time and enjoy every minute because life is really short. Life is so short you should eat the desert first!! Take advantage of every "Happy Hour" Anybody that heads to Va Beach area just know that we have a very empty slab that would welcome a real truck and 5er. With availability of spaces real tight let me know if you need one. Full hookups and a tour of the worlds largest Naval Base is part of the package!! 757 646 1686.is my cell #. Again hope everybody has a great time and safe travels Pat The Old Sailor
  8. JPL

    Bed Build Planning

    Great looking Bed! Being able to do it yourself gives a person a real since of accomplishment. You and your assistant did a magnificent job. Something to be proud of because you did it "Yourself". I wish we could be at the ECR but having sold Pats Pride after towing with it for 10 years we don't have anything to tow! So have a great week and our thoughts will be there even if we aren't. Pat The Old Sailor
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    Pats Pride Is Gone

    It was a great run. We met a lot of great people, made a bunch of new friends, got to see a lot of our great US. However things change and we are now without. We talk about getting a little C but as of yet haven't looked to hard. So now that the slab that had a truck and 5er on it for 18 years is empty and very barren. If anyone is in our area, Va Beach Williamsburg Va. area we can offer a site for a 5er and a HDT. W power and water And we can dump tanks. 757-646-1686. We do have a happy hour here. We had Pats Pride for 10 years. When I am thinking about towing with it I still get a big grin upon my face!! But all things change. I'll still hang around on the site and always be here if anyone is in town and needs help or a tour of the Worlds Largest Naval Base. Stay safe and healthy. Pat The Old Sailor
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    Hood Removal

    Carl When I was headed to the ECR in 2016 i painted the hood in the back yard. Looked real good and the price was right. Just takes time to tape and some fore thought about how you are going to reach the highs and the lows. Be sure to be careful with over spray. Find a body man/painter and have him spray it. Just a thought. Pat The Old Sailor
  11. TW It did take 5 years to get her to change her mind. That was the good news now the bad news , we sold the 5er and the Pride. We are now without anything sitting on the slab. A sad time in Flat Rock. Maybe a small C will be in the future but time will really tell.Text or call anytime. Be safe and take care. Pat The Old Sailor
  12. JPL

    I bought a truck

    Great looking rig. You'll be happy when you get on the road! Pat The Old Sailor
  13. We want to thank Carl and Donna and everyone else that helped in making this years ECR a Great Success! We really had a good time and enjoyed meeting old friends and making some new ones. It was a bit chilly the last few days but we enjoyed it none the less. i also want to thank Chit (Never Easy) for helping find the ground issue I looked for 5 days. He found it in 40 minutes! The man is a Wizard!!! Pats Pride ran like a top coming home. it was a very enjoyable trip. Hope to see everyone next year. Pat The Old Sailor
  14. That is why them doubled the frame! Pat The Old Sailor
  15. The ECR starts n the 17th in Crossville Tenn. A great place to get very valuable info. Not knowing where you are located it might not be convenient but the invite is always there. Pat The Old Sailor
  16. Looking forward to this years ECR. Shirley and I both have had our 2 shots and the weren't Bourbon! Ready to get out and enjoy. Pat The Old Sailor
  17. Twisty I had plans of converting a big truck to a RV here in Va. After many calls to DMV I still had no answer. The one thing I'm sure of: if a truck has been registered in Va as a Class A You can't convert it to a RV. However if you can buy a truck with the M/H title and Va will honor it. That is the way I got "Pat's Pride" a 98 Volvo 610. We have been towing with it since 2011. I had a 550- Ford for 5 years and after towing with the Volvo I would never go back to a little truck. The wife was not totally for the Volvo but after towing with it out west and having the Jake brake that made going down the other side much easier. The Cummins N 14 made going up the hills in the left lane no problem. She enjoys the air ride seats and the comfort the truck allows. We have been towing a 43' Mesa Ridge for 6 years. A CDL isn't required but I went and got one anyway. The Volvo is registered in Va and insured by State Farm. We have been with SF since day one. What I would recommend is doing a day trip and come down to Chesapeake and go for a ride in our truck. My wife and I have had both shots for the virus. My cell is 757-646-1686. I have a shop behind the house. PP has been in there but not for anything major. It only has 590k. So any ?'s or if you just want to talk trucks or RVing give me a call!! Pat The Old Sailor
  18. Reservations made at Cville now just need to get registered for the Rally. Hope everybody is safe and warm. It really sounds bad in the Midwest and in Texas. Hope everybody can stay warm and safe. Think Spring!!!! And Bourbon with the crowd. Or as many as they will let us get together with. Pat The Old Sailor
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    19th around 2:44PM

    lappir People are always complaining. If 3 minutes mean that much to their life maybe there are other things they should be doing. i enjoyed the "I" state run because I'm sitting her at the house wishing I was on the road. So thanks. Pat The Old Sailor
  20. JPL

    Insurance - again....

    AKNavy Are you navy? Retired, active duty, or veteran? I"m retired (30 years) so just wondering. Live in Tidewater Va. Pat The Old Sailor
  21. JPL

    Insurance - again....

    Randy Hope everything is fine down in Fla. Its cool up here. They say we may see a snowflake Thursday but I doubt it. Take care and be safe. Pat The Old Sailor
  22. Whoever used this truck never let it stop. Over 400k and a 2019. I think the first time it's wheels stopped were when it went to that dealers yard. But it sure would make a nice hauler. Pat The Old Sailor
  23. Cory That is great news. Now for the rest of the run. Take it easy there is plenty of time and plenty to do! Enjoy what you have accomplished and get ready for Santa! Hope to see you agin on down the road. Pat The Old Sailor
  24. You will love the tuck and it won't take your wife to really learn to love it too! Having jumped from a 550 Ford to our 610 she came around in a hurry. I did have to add a Air Ride to the passenger side. If it isn't there try to get one in the deal. where are you located? Pat The Old Sailor
  25. Brad We'll be here. Just give me a call! Are you planning on the ECR? Pat The Old Sailor
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