archer Posted January 17, 2011 Report Posted January 17, 2011 I was wondering if this economy has caused 2013'ers to reconsider their target date. It has definitely impacted us. Not nearly as much money in the nest egg as expected at this point or equity in the house. We still plan to hit the road July, 2013. Just feeling a little less comfortable. We hope we can make up some of the loss over the next 2 1/2 years. 2013 - Sound Off - Have your plans survived????
Bob/Becky D Posted January 17, 2011 Report Posted January 17, 2011 Still planning on Oct. Bob 2003 Itasca Suncruiser 38G 2003 Itasca Suncruiser 38G Workhorse W22 8.1L - 2005 Jeep - Grand Cherokee (Hemi) USMC Retired Not as lean - Not as mean - Still a MARINE
archer Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Posted January 17, 2011 Still planning on Oct. Bob Bob - glad to here you are still on track. Anyone else????
DAVID B Posted January 18, 2011 Report Posted January 18, 2011 Hello Class of 2013!!!!! I was also wandering why the Class of 2013 has fallen silent. I am still looking forward to May 2013 as my target.
archer Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Posted January 18, 2011 Hello Class of 2013!!!!! I was also wandering why the Class of 2013 has fallen silent. I am still looking forward to May 2013 as my target. Hi Dave - Glad you are still on track. We are going to Quartzsite at the end of the month to walk the RV show and then on to San Diego for 8 days. Won't pull the plug until 2013 but we will practice every chance we get until then
DAVID B Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 Well, things are still dead silent for the Class of 2013........ There has to be some movement out there....... We are less than 2 years and counting.
colliercarlton Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 I turn 60 on Saturday. Looking for Spring of 2013 in time to catch a summer workamp job out West. Just biding my time and looking to buy an RV before then.
jjriker Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 I wish I was in the class of 2013, but we won't hit the road until sometime in the spring (hopefully) of 2014. Jessica and Harry Fulltimers as of 12/12/12 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500HD 2011 Heartland Landmark Rushmore www.rikerrvdays.blogspot.com
archer Posted January 25, 2011 Author Report Posted January 25, 2011 Well, hopefully our class will grow as 2013 gets nearer. We're off to Quartzsite and Santee Lakes in the morning
DAVID B Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 Lets see how many 2013'ers there are out there!!!!! If you plan to FT in 2013 let your clasmates know. All of the 2013'ers SOUND OFF!!!!!
Bill & Marg Merpaw Posted January 27, 2011 Report Posted January 27, 2011 We retire on June 30, 2013 & plan to travel accros Canada to Vancouver, down into Washington State & back home via the US. At that time we should know if we want to full-time or just be snowbirds. We are having a hard time deciding which lifestyle is for us. So... class of 2013, it's a 50/50 chance we'll be with you. For now it's back to work & home to shovel snow. Grrrrrrrrr. 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 4009, ISL 370 2005 Jeep Liberty SKP#098984, Canadian Travelling Man
archer Posted January 29, 2011 Author Report Posted January 29, 2011 We walked the La Mesa lot at Q. Determined we have expensive taste. We fell in love with the Itasca 2011 42 QD. What a beautiful coach. We just need some more money now.
DAVID B Posted January 31, 2011 Report Posted January 31, 2011 Hey Archer, Wish I was in Q with you. The weather is awful in Virginia. I don't know what we can do to shake up the 2013'ers. Happy Travels
MouseHunter Posted January 31, 2011 Report Posted January 31, 2011 Retire in. . .2years,5 Months, & 3 Days. . . but I'm not counting. Hope to be on the road by September 2013.
archer Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Posted January 31, 2011 Retire in. . .2years,5 Months, & 3 Days. . . but I'm not counting. Hope to be on the road by September 2013. MouseHunter, welcome to the forum and class of 2013. We are excited to start get to know our "Class Mates". DAVID B - We have moved on to Santee Lakes and have 2 days at the beach under our belt . It rained last night, but the sun is out today. 2013 isn't that far away and cold Virginia days will be by your choice only!
Bob/Becky D Posted January 31, 2011 Report Posted January 31, 2011 Hey Archer, Wish I was in Q with you. The weather is awful in Virginia. I don't know what we can do to shake up the 2013'ers. Happy Travels Where are you located in Virginia David. Your profile doesn't include the location. I'm in the Woodbridge/Dale City area of Northern VA. Bob 2003 Itasca Suncruiser 38G 2003 Itasca Suncruiser 38G Workhorse W22 8.1L - 2005 Jeep - Grand Cherokee (Hemi) USMC Retired Not as lean - Not as mean - Still a MARINE
DAVID B Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 Hey BobVA, I'm in the Front Royal area and praying this cold weather will end sooner or later.
pintada Posted February 20, 2011 Report Posted February 20, 2011 Checking in for the first time. Now getting the house ready for the market early next year. Retire Jan 2013 and plan to hit the road soon afterward solo in a class C. I expect others will show up as the date draws near. Will post my progress from time to time. Pleinguy Solo Fulltimer 2004 Lazy Daze 23.5ft Twin-King Class C MotorhomePleinAirJourney.com
archer Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Posted February 20, 2011 Checking in for the first time. Now getting the house ready for the market early next year. Retire Jan 2013 and plan to hit the road soon afterward solo in a class C. I expect others will show up as the date draws near. Will post my progress from time to time. Welcome to the class of 2013 Pleinguy. We look forward following your journey. Keep us posted on your progress. We are currently getting rid of 35 years of accumulation and getting our house ready to sell. We are hoping the house market comes back somewhat in our area in the next couple years. In the mean time we will get out in our little TT every chance we get.
pintada Posted February 20, 2011 Report Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks for the welcome Archer. I've been following the SKP Forum and other sites and blogs for over a year to learn how to make this happen. Been gradually off-loading stuff as I go along. No rig yet, but know what I want. Itchin' to get going, but realize there is a lot to accomplish yet. Pleinguy Solo Fulltimer 2004 Lazy Daze 23.5ft Twin-King Class C MotorhomePleinAirJourney.com
don9337 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Posted March 5, 2011 Hey Gang, We're jumpin on the 2013 bandwagon as well. Gettin' the house ready to put on the market, got the truck and the Mobile Suites, and getting ready for June 2013. 27 Months and counting....................... Don & Gayle2008 F4502008 Mobile SuitesTucker and MoochAs Time Goes Byehttp://atgbye.wordpress.com/#99013
pintada Posted March 6, 2011 Report Posted March 6, 2011 Welcome D&G. You're a step ahead of me with your unit. Still no RV here, but know what I want. Right now I'm working on the house to get it ready to put on the market next year. That will give me a year to sell it. Also, buying small things I will want but that can also be used even if I don't end up on the road. At the same time, knowing I can't take most of what I have, I'm off-loading things too. Hopefully all will come together at the planned time; Jan-Feb 2013. Pleinguy Solo Fulltimer 2004 Lazy Daze 23.5ft Twin-King Class C MotorhomePleinAirJourney.com
archer Posted March 6, 2011 Author Report Posted March 6, 2011 Hi Don and Gayle, happy to have another classmate! Good luck with your house sale. We plan to have the house on the market within the year. We are not rushing, the housing market here is still loaded with repossessed and distressed sales. See you on the road!
pintada Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 Checking in. Years ago I built an entry deck to go over roots in the yard from a huge tree. It has seen better days, so I'm in the process of removing it. Will replace with stepping stones and plants. They say a nice entry gives a good first impression. Just one step in preparing to sell. Took two boxes of books to a used book store and they bought some; the rest were donated to the library. I've been leaving clothes at the Goodwill from time to time too. One big task will be going though all my tools to see what I should keep; most will have to go though. These are just some of the things I'm doing to prepare for the day of freedom. What about you? Anything specific you are working on? --Pleinguy Wannabe Full-timer Pleinguy Solo Fulltimer 2004 Lazy Daze 23.5ft Twin-King Class C MotorhomePleinAirJourney.com
zthatzmanz28 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Posted March 28, 2011 Well, we have FINALLY set a date. Wife and I plan to be in the 2013 class. If we find ourselves tired of the race, we just might jump into the 2012 class! We picked up our 5er two weeks ago and will take the next 18-24 months getting to know our unit. Looking forward to meeting you on the road...maybe we can do a pre-grad meet up on the East coast? A meet and greet of some future full-timers? 1998 Dodge 2500 QCLB CTD 4 X 4 -- 1998 Coachmen Catalina 320 RKS 5er -- CLASS OF 2013?"It don't matter which way you go, when you're callin' the highway your home."------Waylon JenningsMy Sun Benders Our Blog
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