"Riding Off into the Sunset" Its time to turn the page

RC Pilot Jim

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Apologizing to everyone who were looking forward to a big post pandemic party.

Last week we decided it was time to let the rig go. It went in 5 days as a package. Physically I'm Just not in good enough shape to continue camping. It is time to embrace motel camping for the years we have left to explore on the road.

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I really enjoyed the rally's and meeting everyone over the years. Yesterday I was reminiscing, watching the video of the second SoCal Rally at San Clemente in 2013 (Page 1 bottom of the Build out post). In the past 42 + years we have been able to do and see all that we have with the kids when they were home (now range from age 45 - 57) and by ourselves after they left the nest

I thought I was going to be able to go well into my 80's, however it wasn't to be. I thank my wife who at the same age with 2 bad knees still would crawl up into the bunk at night, loving every minute of the using it. Good we can both still travel which we plan to do even though we are slowing down.

I had always wondered when I would know when it was time to let it go. For me it was when I hurt my dominant arm (June 2019) and it has never completely healed, and after hip replacement I never will be able to crawl around like a pretzel in it doing all the chores I loved doing as it can dislocate if I move the leg too far in one direction. If I don't have the surgery I can't walk more then one block without limping and needing to sit. No surgery means no cruises and travel.

Also I was feeling anxiety over the thought of me dying first and leaving her with an involved truck and camper combination to spit up and sell separately. Better to do it when I am able. AND because of the crazy RV market it sold at 92% of its 2012-3 purchase price. We had a wonderful 9 years and only lost $3,000 plus maintenance, TYG.

So we wish everyone wonderful camping experiences in the years to come.
 
Hi Dak the when is “when” my Eagle Fleet build post hits 100,000 views.

We don’t have a “where “yet. I’m open at this point. If Covid is still going on I’m thinking about just over the border into Arizona. There’s an old ghost town about 10 miles north east of Quartzsite. With a lot of flat ground to camp on and something to see when there because all the buildings are still there.
 
Happy New Year Krazy and Craig.

Yes I said FREE Beer...Well at least the first 164 - 12 oz cups worth.

To qualify ...the viewer needs to click on the link below my signature.
Go to the last page/Reply and say "YES I'm in" or something. That is the post that needs to go to 100,000 views.

The Count

As of today at 10:15 AM PST its at 81,586...365 new views since Dec 27th 2020.
 
Count Update

Just checked . Since Jan 2nd you added 213 views. Now its at 81,799 Thank You Thank You.

Was at Walmart today and discovered the Red Beer cups are 18 oz NOT 12 . Using the formula of 82 x 12 divide by 18 = 54. 6 rounded off to 55 cups x 2 pony kegs = 110 cups,

That is a problem because I said their would be 164 FREE cups, so since I'm a prosperous*** guy, I'm adding a

THIRD Pony Keg which gets the count now up to 165 Free Cups !!!

So Editing the original post to 165 FREE 18 oz cups of Beer.

***Some of you have asked how you can increase your prosperity. Read my new Book, "Thank You God...THAT: Using the Creative Power of Gratitude to Manifest your Desires. Amazon Kindle. $2.99 as an eBook.
 
I would like to check it out but am unable to locate your book sir. Any ideas?

Also, I tried to find your build thread and no joy. Maybe because the app doesn't display your signature at the bottom.

You could get your count way up by making it more visible. I'm sure I'm not alone in not finding it.

Edit: found it. Had to click on your name/handle and then click on "posts" to scroll and search for that thread. Kinda cumbersome imho
 
River Rat. What browser are you using? I see it in blue, underlined as the very last line in the post.
 
River_Rat PM me (click on my camper picture to access Personal Messenger (PM) and I will give you the Amazon link to the book.

Accessing the Camper Post. From the "Four Wheel Camper Discussions" Scroll up to the "Blue Line" and click on MOST VIEWED. Just below the pinned Posts. You should see it by name.

Craig, Thanks for helping.

If you still have problems, check with one of the moderators. Maybe they can help you.

Everyone have a nice safe day.
 
Jim, please, BEER, we need need need. Let us know when and where and we will be there. We are dying for another desert trip!!!
Hope you guys are doing well. Would love to see you!
 
Just a reminder... that in order to get the count to 100, 000 you must post a reply on the original post.
As of today the count on Feb 16, 2021 is 83,088
Thanks for getting it up 1,280 reply's since January 5th, 2021. Only 16,912 to go. Whoo Hoo!!!
 
Beer Party Update

As of today we are at 84,706.

What's new? I need a hip replacement surgery that I'm trying to get scheduled for June. Rehab is about a 3 month process though I just found out surgeon's are now doing Robotic hip replacement which I'm investigating, If I do that I might be rehabed in 2 months so that I will be in even better good shape for winter camping.
 
Apologizing to everyone that was looking forward to a big post pandemic party.

We haven't camped in 15 months. Last week we finally decided it was time to let the rig go. It went in 5 days as a package. Physically I'm Just not in good enough shape to continue camping. It is time to embrace motel camping for the years we have left to explore on the road.
 
Jim - I'm so sorry to hear that your FWC days are over. I always looked forward to seeing you at FWC events. You were a wonderful host and made the whole experience that much better. I will miss seeing you. I hope that your surgery goes really well and wish you a speedy recovery.
Gregg Wrisley
 
Thanks Greg for the kind words.

I really enjoyed the rally's and meeting everyone over the years. Yesterday I was reminiscing, watching the video of the second SoCal Rally at San Clemente in 2013 (Page 1 bottom of the Build out post). In the past 42 + years we have been able to do and see all that we have with the kids when they were home (now range from age 45 - 57) and by ourselves after they left the nest

I thought I was going to be able to go well into my 80's, however it wasn't to be. I thank my wife who at the same age with 2 bad knees still would crawl up into the bunk at night, loving every minute of the using it. Good we can both still travel which we plan to do even though we are slowing down.

I had always wondered when I would know when it was time to let it go. For me it was when I hurt my dominant arm (June 2019) and it has never completely healed, and after hip replacement I never will be able to crawl around like a pretzel in it doing all the chores I loved doing as it can dislocate if I move the leg too far in one direction. If I don't have the surgery I can't walk more then one block without limping and needing to sit. No surgery means no cruises and travel.

Also I was feeling anxiety over the thought of me dying first and leaving her with an involved truck and camper combination to spit up and sell separately. Better to do it when I am able. AND because of the crazy RV market it sold at 92% of its 2012-3 purchase price. We had a wonderful 9 years and only lost $3,000 plus maintenance, TYG.

So we wish you and everyone wonderful camping experiences in the years to come.
 

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