hdonlybob Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Unfortunately the time has come for me to give up camping/traveling.. After (72) years, I have camped in bare sleeping bags, tents, tent campers, truck campers, pull trailers, motorhomes, and the love of my life a Volvo HDT with 5th wheel... We sold our motorhome today... Sad day, but due to many situations, including my ability to get around we made this decision last fall. However, I am not totally giving up.. Decided to build a small log cabin in my back yard......working on it now with the help of my Grandson... Will have bunk beds, seating area, cooking and heat....can't beat that, and best of all it is only ~25 steps from my back deck...will have a 4 foot by 12 foot front covered porch also.. I would like to continue following here, as well as posting. Hope that is OK.. it has been a wonderful group to be associated with. We have met many many new friends thru this forum.. Cheers, and here is a pic of my new "Dwellings" 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...
Broncohauler Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Sad to see you give up camping with wheels under you, But totally understand. Would love to follow along as you build your new wheel less camper, looks like a great grandpa, grandson project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFlySwatter Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Bob.... You are an inspiration to us all. Every time life hands you a lemon.... danged if you don't take it and make a fresh batch of lemon-aide. Keep on living till your head hits the ground. Wishing you the best! Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Gotta love that spirit. Keep us posted, and for sure, don't go away. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 While we can't take issue with your decision to give up RVing, I think that I can speak for most here when I say that we'd be profoundly disappointed if you stopped dropping by the Forum and contributing, Bob. We've enjoyed your continued participation since you gave up the "HDT life", and your decision to sell the MH certainly won't change anything, either. Phil 2002 Teton Royal Aspen 2003 Kenworth T2000 - Cat C12 380/430 1450/1650, FreedomLine, 3.36 - TOTO . . . he's not in Kansas anymore. ET Air Hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 We agree with Phil plus we wish you all the best in whatever your road leads to even if it is the back yard. Be sure to share your adventures with the grand kids. They will be the ones that benefit the most out of your experience and travels and hopefully they will be our new generation of people that will use the wisdom that we all wish we had been given years earlier. Just look at how some of the younger crowd is already joining the HDT wisdom and bringing with it talented people like BMzero to take over the reigns of Jedi Master when the elders retire from this lifestyle! Enjoy and stop by often. Who knows maybe that grandson will take you on a real camping trip! 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Take care Bob was great time in the HDTs in PA at the ECR. Enjoy the next new thing!! Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Stay safe Bob...and thanks for all your contributions here. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Bob, your truck was still one of the nicest classiest trucks I've seen. Take care, Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 You're a smart man to know when it's time to hang up the keys. I look forward to your future input here and, wish you all the best in your new cabin! Any chance you'd drive a regular vehicle to a rally and utilize a camping cabin? If that's not possible, then God bless and stay safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Hi Bob, I remember the ECR in Pa. when you gave me and my grandsons a ride. At that time I was looking at the life style. Please keep posting. With your project of the log cabin, please post pictures. It would be nice to see how your helper is learning. To get some ideas about your cabin, look up tiny houses. I think you might find some ideas. This will be a project that the grandkids won't forget. Wish you the best, Al PS. Remember, Family First 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Sorry to hear that the Volvo is gone, a hard choice that we will all have to make sooner or later. You better stick around here though! No reason to get crazy and leave us in the lurch! The cabin looks like a great project for spending time with your Grandson and that porch will provide him with many hours of great memories! Be well and rock on! Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Bob, Well wishes in the next phase of life. I remember how much you helped me when I first started. Take care. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Howdy Bob, I have never met you but others speak highly of you and that's good enough for me. Just some suggestions how about at least one chrome stack used as a chimney on your cabin, maybe prop a couple of old tires along the side, have a lazy susan made from an old steering wheel mounted on the kitchen table, anything to remind you of the olden times. Dave 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSD_Tweaker Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Not to repeat all who have spoken, but I mostly feel the same way. Stick around, and share whatever you want. Rick 1998 VOLVO 610 VED-12 @ 425 HP with 13 speed, 22.5" rubber, TC Equipped, single 3.70 drive axle, 193'' WB. REESE, 30K 4 way rocker-hitch, Jordan Ultima 2020. Under-frame mounted Honda 3000 ei, Towing a DRV MobileSuites- 36TK3 with TrailAir Pin Box, a Yamaha Road Star 1700 on deck. http://diesel-gypsy.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Bob, sorry to hear your trading in the wheels but a lot of this is a mindset and you still have that. I always love your post with pictures of your truck or other trucks you come across. Have fun with the cabin and keep us posted. (Often) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdonlybob Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Thanks much for all the kind words.. I really appreciate them, and will gladly hang around here. Life has been very good to me, and this has been one of several wonderful chapters of my life !! Good travels to all of you 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...
rickeieio Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Hey Bob, I've been pondering that little cabin you're building, and was just wondering if I can be one of your grandsons? KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Be well Sir. Rod White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Not to repeat all who have spoken, but I mostly feel the same way. Stick around, and share whatever you want. Rick X2 Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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