Jeff & Suzanne Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Son is married! The whole family Jeff Dances!Now, we start looking in earnest for our new RV. Right now, we like a 2008 Safari Simba 34' gasser and a 2005 Travel Supreme Envoy 38' DP. Only about $9,000 separating the two in price - hard to choose the best fit. Jeff and Suzanne with Scout and Sydney, the Cocker Spaniel Sisters touring in Fawkes the 2012 Phoenix Cruiser 2400 Sprinter "What happens in Vagueness, stays in Vagueness" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Go for the most you can get. I know the 34' looks big compared to the Airstream, but if you can swing it a DP really is nice to have in the mountains, can carry anything you want, and that extra 4' will make a difference when fulltiming - especially since you guys like to boondock and you'll have bigger tanks in the DP than the gasser. Barb 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...
Barbaraok Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 We're now in Tyler, have Dave's cataract surgery scheduled for Nov. 12th. We have a few more medical appointments this week, then we will go somewhere for a couple of weeks, then back here for 2 weeks, then the Dallas area for a couple of weeks before heading for Arizona the middle of December. Barb 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...
Jeff & Suzanne Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 We definitely want to get with you guys while you're in the area! Jeff and Suzanne with Scout and Sydney, the Cocker Spaniel Sisters touring in Fawkes the 2012 Phoenix Cruiser 2400 Sprinter "What happens in Vagueness, stays in Vagueness" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubadave Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 We are staying in Saquaro SKP Co-op, lot 715 until April. Anyone who happens to be traveling through stop by to say hi! Diane and Dave cat called Anne May Lifetime SKP member 93117 2021 Renegade Classic 45' DD13 with a DT12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuaneandLouise Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 We head to Goliad State Park tomorrow for our as park host for nov/dec. Anyone passing our way in route to the Rio Grand Valley give us a shout. Duane and Louise http://dandltravel.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff & Suzanne Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 We did it! The Hams are back in a can! We are now the proud owners (us and the Credit Union) of a 1996 Foretravel U320. "The Burrow" We call it "The Burrow" after the Weasley's home in Harry Potter. The Burrow living area We think we will be very comfy here. Burrow Bedroom We would never have thought of a 1996 but the previous owner has updated almost everything from a new really comfy mattress to awnings, tires, batteries . . . the list goes on. We're very excited . . . and scared. Remember we're used to a 30 foot Airstream. This 40 foot behemoth is BIG! Jeff and Suzanne with Scout and Sydney, the Cocker Spaniel Sisters touring in Fawkes the 2012 Phoenix Cruiser 2400 Sprinter "What happens in Vagueness, stays in Vagueness" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubadave Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Congrats! Hope to see you somewhere on the road soon. cat called Anne May Lifetime SKP member 93117 2021 Renegade Classic 45' DD13 with a DT12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff & Suzanne Posted October 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Well guys, we survived our first trip. We've been staying at Motorhomes of Texas the last 3 nights getting the walk through, the coach serviced and the toad hitched up. Not having driven a Class A before, we began with white knuckles, but Jeff has adjusted very well. I haven't driven it yet, but I will. I am also signed up for the RV driving school in Livingston on Nov. 17th. We will probably be at Rainbow about a week before that. If anyone is in Tyler, we're at the 5 Star RV park for one night only. All we can say is we love our new rig and can't wait til we are in it FULLTIME! Jeff and Suzanne with Scout and Sydney, the Cocker Spaniel Sisters touring in Fawkes the 2012 Phoenix Cruiser 2400 Sprinter "What happens in Vagueness, stays in Vagueness" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Jeff & Suzanne, That's great news. I swear we will be crossing paths on our north/south trips in and out of East Texas. Hopefully we will see you at Thanksgiving. We'll be in Hickory Creek starting on the 25th of November for 2 weeks. Barb 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...
foxriverguy Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Hey, you two hams: We are headed to MOT in about a week. Congrats on the Foretravel. ou bought an awesome motorhome., Now you will spend lots of time convincing others that you are not snobs. Hve fun in the coach. George George Stoltz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff & Suzanne Posted November 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Barb and Dave - We LOVE Hickory Creek! We'll definitely come out after Thanksgiving and spend some time. George - Thanks for the Congrats! MOT is awesome! Our coach is awesome! Our bank account is EMPTY! Jeff and Suzanne with Scout and Sydney, the Cocker Spaniel Sisters touring in Fawkes the 2012 Phoenix Cruiser 2400 Sprinter "What happens in Vagueness, stays in Vagueness" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steved44 Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Wow! Congratulations Jeff & Suzanne, "The Burrow" looks like a fine machine to head down the road in. A friend of ours has almost the same coach, and loves it. Good to see you getting ready to get back on the road again. I understand the white knuckles the first time, when I bought our bessyBus, I had to come back through Dallas and I think I still have post traumatic stress from that day Hope to see you guys on the road sometime. Steve & Carol 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...
foggymtn Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Hey Hams!! Congratulations on MH! We look forward to seeing you sometime down the road. We are currently hanging out along the coast of Oregon in Port Orford until sometime in the early spring. We'll spend the summer months in the West Yellowstone area, so if you get up that way, give us a shout. Enjoy your new mobile digs...... Gordon and Juanita Seeing the USA in our ChevroletFull timing since 3/11/2006Blog: http://www.mytripjournal.com/USAChevrolet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Russell Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 We are in Kinston, North Carolina and had dinner last night wth Patti Ivey from RVers Notebook. She is doing fine and it was nice to see her again. Gypsy Journal RV Travel Newspaper http://gypsyjournalrv.com/category/nicksblog/ Author of "Meandering Down The Highway, A Year On The Road With Fulltime RVers" and "Work Your Way Across The USA, You Can Travel & Earn A Living Too!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Sherri Reed Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Congrats to Jeff and Suzanne. Hey Dave and Barb and others, is anyone thinking about our annual get together (not counting the drop out last year)? Sherri and I will be in the Dallas, East TX area until after Christmas when we head for AZ again. We could use some catching up on what everyone is up to. Jim To find us, we're number 1577 at: http://map.datastormusers.com/user1.cfm?user=1577 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 We said farewell to our older cat "Kit" today. She went downhill very rapidly and we did not want her to suffer. She had 19 1/2 great years with us and we will miss her no nonsense meow when daylight filtered through the curtains telling us another day (and most importantly breakfast) had arrived. Barb 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...
Jeff & Suzanne Posted November 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 We know how hard it is to lose a beloved pet. Our thoughts are with you both. How wonderful it is that she had such a great long life. On a lighter note, Jeff and I found that we will be able to get out of our apt. lease earlier since we have an apt. that is in demand. So, we're trying hard to move everything into the Burrow and everything out of the apt. by Dec. 1st. Our ETA for fulltime is November 25th! Jim and Sheri - We're going to be at Hickory Creek COE after Thanksgiving. I believe Dave and Barb are going to be there. Maybe we can have an early get together. We're game! Jeff and Suzanne with Scout and Sydney, the Cocker Spaniel Sisters touring in Fawkes the 2012 Phoenix Cruiser 2400 Sprinter "What happens in Vagueness, stays in Vagueness" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Jeff and Suzanne, Thanks for your comforting words. We are looking forward to seeing you guys at Hickory Creek! How wonderful that you are able to move into your unit so quickly. Barb 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...
Tugg-n-Ridley Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Barb, So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear one. Almost twenty years together, I know she was one loved kitty and a member of your family. Kit chases mice and plays with the kittens freely without pain tonight. Diana "...it isn't about the thing you do, dear, it's about the thing you leave undone which gives you a bit of heartache at the setting of the sun" M.E. Sangster Diana and John "the eskie" Buffy F-350 (is Tugg) & 38.5' Avion (is Ridley) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Russell Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Barb and Dave, We're so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Kit. Remember the many happy years together. Nick Gypsy Journal RV Travel Newspaper http://gypsyjournalrv.com/category/nicksblog/ Author of "Meandering Down The Highway, A Year On The Road With Fulltime RVers" and "Work Your Way Across The USA, You Can Travel & Earn A Living Too!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molade Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Barb and Dave, No matter how or when we lose our best friends, their love lasts our lifetime. Sorry for your loss. Bill and Helen 2010 Big Sky 340 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Member of the Fulltime Graduating Class of '05 SKP # 87524 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Sherri Reed Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Jim and Sheri - We're going to be at Hickory Creek COE after Thanksgiving. I believe Dave and Barb are going to be there. Maybe we can have an early get together. We're game! Let me know when you're settled in at Hickory Creek and Dave and Barb are there. We'll come out for a couple of days to visit. We'll be at Loyd Park near Cedar Hill SP over the Weekend following Thanksgiving with lots of folks doing bluegrass music. Maybe we could come to Hickory Creek on Sunday when we leave Loyd Park. Jim To find us, we're number 1577 at: http://map.datastormusers.com/user1.cfm?user=1577 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff & Suzanne Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Hi Jim & Sheri and Barb & Dave. . .we have reserved site #37 at Hickory Creek from Nov. 29 thru Dec. 12. The irony of this is, this was our last place to stay in our beloved Airstream as we prepared to give up the RVing lifestyle for good. . .now we will pick up where we left off. We are sure looking forward to seeing you guys after all this time "on the shelf"!!! :) Jeff and Suzanne with Scout and Sydney, the Cocker Spaniel Sisters touring in Fawkes the 2012 Phoenix Cruiser 2400 Sprinter "What happens in Vagueness, stays in Vagueness" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 We're in site #56 starting November 25th! Looking forward to catching up. BTW - we still have several bottles of very good wine we picked up over the summer and I really need to get some more space for next year. Barb 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...
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