ladymc53
Canyon Lake, Texas
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For those who don't know, we left our 5B/3Ba. house for sale in Arkansas, moved into our fiver and brought it to Texas and are sitting stationary, fulltiming it. Here's how it's gone since May 15th.
Benefits: ...where do I start? Everything!
1. Better sleep,
2. eating better (eating out less cause I love to cook in the 5'er, but not so much at home...go figure!)
3. I've lost 10 lbs. so far!
4. Appetite has decreased too.
5. We swim every night, getting exercise and Bill's bloodsugar was 67 the other night and we didn't do much but sit and pedal a bike on floaties for about an hr! (67 is too low, but what a difference from over 200!)
6. Bill's are CHEAPER than at 'home'. Once the house sells we're going to be living REAL high on the hog - more travel!
7. Travel - speaking of...we've gone to Sedona, AZ. and now planning a trip in a couple of weeks to Alaska - on a cruise
8. Seen LOTS of our 6 grandkids this summer - bonding is better - making lots of memories and having a ball.
9. We argue LOTS less...we get up smiling everyday and at least once everyday one or both of us say "I LOVE my trailer or I LOVE my lifestyle!"
10. We've confused the kids...they keep watching us and trying to figure out just who these 2 people are that they thought they knew...hee, hee, hee !
11. I've read 4 books and started a 5th - never seemed to have the time back 'home.'
12. I can get up and walk around in my gown without a housecoat on - back home we had our 2 sons and daughter in law almost right up our butt and they were in and out, so that's not happening anymore. YEAH!
13. We have the perpetual feeling of being on vacation, even when we do 'normal' things, like grocery shopping. It's all new again. When it gets old...we'll just move! YES!
14. I've actually started quilting again! It's been 4 yrs. and I can't wait to do even more!
One drawback:
1. We've had to go back to Arkansas to fix a leak on the house and had to deal with the realtor over the phone and make sure people were taking care of the house.
We need prayer for a sale ya'll! Yee Haw! I'm glad to be back in Texas - HOME!
We have plans that change daily - that's the fun of it...but we HOPE to be able to go out on the road with the 5'er in the spring of next year. We've already got a campground picked out for the winter - 2 mins. away with more amenities - 2 pools, 1 indoors, so we can keep exercising! They even have regular water aerobics classes!
We feel snug as a bug in a rug - got our roof cleaned and re-conditioned, everything's in good working order, I have everything I want - even some things I don't need, but want...and a place to store them when I don't want to drag them around the country. Not too bad, I'd say.
Bill & Linda
Ladymc & Shuttlebird
2008 Silver Dodge Diesel Dually 3500 - "The Silver Bullet"
Towing 1998 35 ft. Newmar 5th wheel
20K Husky Hitch & Blue Ox Bedsaver
Handheld Garmin Nuvi 350 GPS AND Sat. in dash mounted GPS in the truck
READY TO ROLL!
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The Dunks
Madera, Ca.
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Linda,
I loved your post. You can just tell how happy you folks are! I will send a prayer for a quick sale on your house. Congratulations on living your dream!
The Dunks - Terry and Steve
'05 Endeavor - The Oasis
'05 Jeep Grand Cherokee
In God We Trust
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mockturtle
Northwest
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Sounds great! Wish we were full-timing again!
Husband: Derek
Dog: Bucky
RV: 2000 Aerolite 19RB TT
TV: 1996 Chevrolet Blazer 6 cyl. 4WD
This car used to be our toad, now is our TV!
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ladymc53
Canyon Lake, Texas
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The Dunks: Thanks for those prayers! We really appreciate it! We ARE having a ball!
mockturtle: I wish you were too....we need good folks out here!
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rv2go
Somewhere between Knoxville, TN and the coast.
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Ain't life great!!!We have been fulltime for 5 years. It's all you describe and more. Sure hope the house sells soon.
Winnebago Journey
TN Lic. RV 2 GO
1995 2dr. Hard Top Geo Tracker
www.rv2go.us
I'm here #4335
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jplunkett
Virginia
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I am seriously jealous now, but even more inspired to continue to pursue this dream! Thanks for the posting!
safe travels,
John & Elizabeth Plunkett
Louisa, Virginia
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Boxer Lovers
Hackett, AR
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From one "Arkie" to another, I hope you all have a ball. Hope to join you someday.
Dave & Robin
Boxers; Jake & Katie
98 Country Coach Intrigue, 40
04 Subaru Forrester, toad
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Hornet28BHDS
Parker, PA
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Sounds like you two are having a great time! Sell house, sell!
2006 Hornet 28BHDS-Bunk House, Dual Slides
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 HD
5.7L Hemi, Factory Towing Package
Reese Brake Controller, WD Hitch and Sway Bar
Life is short, why not spend it in an RV!
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
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John&Joey
Northern MN
(Baby it's cold outside)
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Nothing but good wishes coming from MN. Hope the honeymoon never ends.
Six more weeks and we become snowbirds for the first time. Hope we have as good of a go as you two.
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brauneyz
Fulltime
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Hey Linda, I'm suspicious. How did you lose 10 lbs. while I gained 15? 
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