IYQ Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Will ya look at that. Doug and I have been on the road for 5 years today. August 27, 2009 we left the RV dealership in Walcott, Iowa. Never having hauled anything, ever, we said "Well we have to go sometime!" and off we went. 5 years later - many, many places, many, many adventures (mostly good) and many, many, wonderful friends (who are like family now) and we have no regrets. Keep it up. You'll get the knack of it one of these days. Congrats. Quote Lee (IYQ)<p>Moving from Campground to Campground so the Grim Reaper can't find me.http://www.flickr.com/photos/iyq/2013 Chevy 2500 HD Diesel pulling a 2008 Hornet TT with Hensley Arrow Hitch. Plus a 2015 Itasca Navion iQ 24v to run around in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger & Lynn Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Lee, can you come up to Boise, ID and fix my diesel pusher? Twenty miles north of town we had smoke throughout the coach. Pulled it over and discovered some kind of oil all over the engine and toad. Coach-Net had to get a tow truck from Oregon. In a motel this a.m. waiting to hear the prognosis from the truck repair people. More excitement from the "Beave". Life sure is entertaining on the road! Roger Quote Roger & Lynn Rempe Class of 2012 & "Class-less"! "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime" -- Mark Twain (Innocents Abroad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger & Lynn Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Will ya look at that. Doug and I have been on the road for 5 years today. August 27, 2009 we left the RV dealership in Walcott, Iowa. Never having hauled anything, ever, we said "Well we have to go sometime!" and off we went. 5 years later - many, many places, many, many adventures (mostly good) and many, many, wonderful friends (who are like family now) and we have no regrets. Toni, congrats...hope to get there too in three years! Did you buy from Cheyenne RV in Walcott? Lynn and I purchased our ol' pop up from them! Quote Roger & Lynn Rempe Class of 2012 & "Class-less"! "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime" -- Mark Twain (Innocents Abroad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie & Jim Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Congrats Toni - we are lovin' life on the road also. We'll start our 7th year in January. Roger and Lynn - so sorry to hear about your problems with the Beav. Hope it's something that can be fixed easily. Lee - I just can't believe you'd rather go eat with Jeri than come work with us! Quote Sandie & Jim Dixon Traveling with Scooter and Skittlez www.wherearethedixonstoday.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderin Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Will ya look at that. Doug and I have been on the road for 5 years today. August 27, 2009 we left the RV dealership in Walcott, Iowa. Never having hauled anything, ever, we said "Well we have to go sometime!" and off we went. 5 years later - many, many places, many, many adventures (mostly good) and many, many, wonderful friends (who are like family now) and we have no regrets. Happy Anniversary!! Quote Just Wanderin' On a permanent vacation! http://blog.willywagon.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IYQ Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Lee, can you come up to Boise, ID and fix my diesel pusher? Twenty miles north of town we had smoke throughout the coach. Pulled it over and discovered some kind of oil all over the engine and toad. Coach-Net had to get a tow truck from Oregon. In a motel this a.m. waiting to hear the prognosis from the truck repair people. More excitement from the "Beave". Life sure is entertaining on the road! Roger Roger: I might be able to come up there a get the nut behind the steering wheel tight but that's the extent of my diesel repair knowledge. Lee - I just can't believe you'd rather go eat with Jeri than come work with us! There you go again with those four letter words, maybe you ought to go fishing with Jim and mellow out a bit too. Just reading that "W_ _ _" word makes me so tired I have to go take a Steve. Quote Lee (IYQ)<p>Moving from Campground to Campground so the Grim Reaper can't find me.http://www.flickr.com/photos/iyq/2013 Chevy 2500 HD Diesel pulling a 2008 Hornet TT with Hensley Arrow Hitch. Plus a 2015 Itasca Navion iQ 24v to run around in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steved44 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Sorry to hear about the Beave, hope you aren't stranded long. We're pulling out this morning headed West to Colorado, hope BessyBus is ready!! Quote 2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus 42 QRP"BessyBus ll"ATT hot spotWinegard TravelerM&G Braking systemRoadmaster Sterling tow bar08 Dodge Dakota toadSea Eagle 10.6sr Inflatable 1957 Johnson 5.5SKP 98998 Class of "08" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IYQ Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hey W6PEA: what happened to you? Are you over in that bottom left corner scratching your head about what the heck we are talking about with all our goofy code talk and joking with each other. We aren't as crazy as it sounds just crazier. Jump in here and tell us what's going on over there. Of course we might take anything you say out of context, miss interpret it, embellish it a bit and toss it right back at you. But, we think it's much better to laugh about life's mishaps than cry. Crying will mess up your mascara, not that we think you wear any of that stuff. But being a Marine you never can tell. Oh, by the way I'm retired ARMY. LOL Quote Lee (IYQ)<p>Moving from Campground to Campground so the Grim Reaper can't find me.http://www.flickr.com/photos/iyq/2013 Chevy 2500 HD Diesel pulling a 2008 Hornet TT with Hensley Arrow Hitch. Plus a 2015 Itasca Navion iQ 24v to run around in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Way to go, Toni and Doug! We passed our sixth anniversary this year sitting right here in the apartment. Oh, well. We're alive so that's good. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdrider Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Congrats Toni & Doug!!!! I hope the good times continue to roll on for you. Roger!!!! I hope things are fixed and you are on the way soon. Hey,, do they offer 3 square meals and drinks for free at the hotel? Quote Dave & Diane 2020 New Horizon Majestic 5th wheel 2018 Ram 5500 2014 Tiffin Phaeton 42LH (SOLD) 2012 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited (SOLD)http://daveanddiane.wordpress.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqRmO1rO4cu3rFANF1iG6Q http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10752;80/st/20120701/e/Went+fulltime/dt/-2/k/271f/event.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger & Lynn Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Roger: I might be able to come up there a get the nut behind the steering wheel tight but that's the extent of my diesel repair knowledge. Lee, when you refer to "get the nut behind the steering wheel tight" are you offering to buy the cranberry juice? LOL! And Dave, no three squares but free day olds in the lobby...we only stay at the classy joints! Thanks everybody for the words of support. Got good news from the diesel tech late yesterday that he just had to replace a burst hydraulic line near the engine. Should be able to pick up the Beav this a.m. after they wash off all the oil and be in the CG in time for cocktails! Could have been a lot worse. We were just finishing up a 200 mile gorgeous stretch on Hwy 93/75. Two lane no shoulders to pull over on. If yer ever in Idaho and break down, do it near Boise! BTW, Coach-Net did a great job lining things up. I'd hate to have to pay for the towing on a 40' MH. It was something to see what it takes just to get that thing hitched to the tow truck! Quote Roger & Lynn Rempe Class of 2012 & "Class-less"! "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime" -- Mark Twain (Innocents Abroad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthego Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Where to start. Congrats Toni and Doug. Time does fly when you're having fun, eh? Roger - Glad it wasn't worse. Hope the "Beave" settles down for y'all. Where you off to next? We are in Walla Walla through the weekend. Went to my first Demolition Derby last night at the county fair. By the end of next week we should make Bend, Or. Travel safe everyone. Jeff Quote Tina and Jeff Class of 2011 "RV there yet?" 2005 Gulfstream Endura and a 1987 Jeep Wrangler http://rvtravelswith...a.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steved44 Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Jeff, how'd your jeep do in the derby? Hope you have enough of it left to tow Roger, glad it was a hose, but that can sure make a mess. We had an oil leak a couple of years ago and I didn't realize it until we stopped to use the towd. I couldn't see out the windshield!! Never did squeak again though. Quote 2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus 42 QRP"BessyBus ll"ATT hot spotWinegard TravelerM&G Braking systemRoadmaster Sterling tow bar08 Dodge Dakota toadSea Eagle 10.6sr Inflatable 1957 Johnson 5.5SKP 98998 Class of "08" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coldsmoke Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 heading out in a week or so.. no idea where we are going. calling for snow this weekend, down in the teens at night. maybe we will meet up with some of you. Texas at least in our plans for part of winter.. mike and deb and smokey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger & Lynn Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 That's a good way to look on the bright side Steve...my rusty bicycle almost looks new with the coating! Jeff, we're gonna be in Bend, OR at the Beaver Factory/shop getting a few things checked over on Sept. 9th. Have you and Tina any CG picked out? Lots to catch up on! Roger Quote Roger & Lynn Rempe Class of 2012 & "Class-less"! "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime" -- Mark Twain (Innocents Abroad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IYQ Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Roger, any time unless I can out fumble you. But I don't think it is nessasary now. It looks like you are well oiled now from the beave's hickup. Mike and Deb, great. Hope you make it to the class roundup in January or February. Steve,, did you use the hammer and chisel technique to get those bugs off your window or just turn on the automatic pilot. We are having a party tonight to celebrate the birthday of three of our members. We'll do anything for an excuse to party. Quote Lee (IYQ)<p>Moving from Campground to Campground so the Grim Reaper can't find me.http://www.flickr.com/photos/iyq/2013 Chevy 2500 HD Diesel pulling a 2008 Hornet TT with Hensley Arrow Hitch. Plus a 2015 Itasca Navion iQ 24v to run around in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthego Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Mike - I got a cold chill reading about the temps and white stuff. Come on down friend! Will be good to see y'all again. Steve - We just watched. She won't even let me drag race the Jeep anymore. Bummer. Roger - We'll be going through Baker City on our way to Bend. Probably stay at the Elks in Bend. It's on the north side of town. Looking at a week. Travel safe. Jeff Quote Tina and Jeff Class of 2011 "RV there yet?" 2005 Gulfstream Endura and a 1987 Jeep Wrangler http://rvtravelswith...a.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palamine Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Lee, can you come up to Boise, ID and fix my diesel pusher? Twenty miles north of town we had smoke throughout the coach. Pulled it over and discovered some kind of oil all over the engine and toad. Coach-Net had to get a tow truck from Oregon. In a motel this a.m. waiting to hear the prognosis from the truck repair people. More excitement from the "Beave". Life sure is entertaining on the road! Roger OH NO. Sending good wishes your way. Quote Doug and Toni Laird 2008 Gulfstream BT Cruiser 30' 2014 Nissan Versa Our newest furfriend - Zoe - a beautiful black and white cat Our blog - http://stixandbrix.blogspot.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger & Lynn Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Crikey Jeff, we'll be 0.4 of a mile down the street from the Elks...I can crawl home from there. What time do the Elks start Happy Hour?! BTW, I contacted the SKP BOF rep recently and he advised me to bite the bullet and pay my old lodge their $100 reinstatement fee and the prorated yearly dues of $200. That way I don't have to be initiated again. Maybe I can grease the Bend gang by buying a round?! Good to be back home in the Beaver again! Roger Quote Roger & Lynn Rempe Class of 2012 & "Class-less"! "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime" -- Mark Twain (Innocents Abroad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger & Lynn Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 OH NO. Sending good wishes your way. Oh yes, Toni and Doug and thanks. Got off easy this time..."only" $800 to fix. Free tow job though! Quote Roger & Lynn Rempe Class of 2012 & "Class-less"! "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime" -- Mark Twain (Innocents Abroad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IYQ Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 The party turned out real good. We had grilled ribs and chicken and a very good assortment of side dishes. I think I gained about ten pounds. When I got back to the rig I just had to take a Steve. Of course that just made sure every last one of those calories went straight to my belly. Tonight is crystal clear. Nice for star gazing but with all the light pollution you can't see much. My binoculars will bring in the Andromeda galaxy and a few large global star clusters but how many times can you look at them without falling to sleep. I'm going to order a camera device that takes a picture of a small area of the sky then automatically aligns the telescope to the whole sky. It will do away with all the contortion I have to go through to align it manually. I might set it up more often when I get that installed. I just don't bend like I use to. I'd like to get a small trailer to put my telescope in so I could go up to city of rocks with it for a couple days at a time. But I'm getting too much stuff collected here at the ranch. Everything you look at here has my name on it now. My shop, the golf cart, my special camp site and they are talking about calling the new leisure room the Lee room. The manager wants to resign at the end of this year. I hope the board don't think they can get me to take his place. It ain't going to happen. Keeping this gang in line is worse than herding cats. Why am I telling you guys all this. Just naturally gabby I guess. Quote Lee (IYQ)<p>Moving from Campground to Campground so the Grim Reaper can't find me.http://www.flickr.com/photos/iyq/2013 Chevy 2500 HD Diesel pulling a 2008 Hornet TT with Hensley Arrow Hitch. Plus a 2015 Itasca Navion iQ 24v to run around in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steved44 Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Lee, I just used the "windshield cleaning app" on my phone. I stood in front of the MH and pointed the phone at the windshield and waited. Sure enough someone came by and asked what I was doing???? Nuff said! Quote 2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus 42 QRP"BessyBus ll"ATT hot spotWinegard TravelerM&G Braking systemRoadmaster Sterling tow bar08 Dodge Dakota toadSea Eagle 10.6sr Inflatable 1957 Johnson 5.5SKP 98998 Class of "08" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soos Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 For those who don't do Facebook or my blog--- I sure am glad we hung around up north long enough to see this! Absolutely spectacular!!!!!! more pictures on my blog page. Staying up all night finally paid off! Sure Quote Sue and Paul- fulltimed 2009 -2015 with Dozer, our Gray Tuxedo cat 2012 DRV Mobile Suites 36TKSB4 pulled by a 2020 F350 Platinum Our "vacation home" : 2018 Arctic Fox 1150 truck camper RIP Dozey http://soos-ontheroad.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger & Lynn Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Wow Sue & Paul, Those are some awesome pics...especially the pair of legs in the second! LOL I've seen the lights many times but, only once did they have color...thanks for sharing!Roger Quote Roger & Lynn Rempe Class of 2012 & "Class-less"! "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime" -- Mark Twain (Innocents Abroad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdrider Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Yes,,, thanks for sharing the pictures Sue & Paul!! Amazing stuff. Quote Dave & Diane 2020 New Horizon Majestic 5th wheel 2018 Ram 5500 2014 Tiffin Phaeton 42LH (SOLD) 2012 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited (SOLD)http://daveanddiane.wordpress.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqRmO1rO4cu3rFANF1iG6Q http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10752;80/st/20120701/e/Went+fulltime/dt/-2/k/271f/event.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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