Recent content by Donzo

DW and I bought a Gulfstream Conquest 30' in Jan of this year (class C). We did a 9 week trip from here in CA to upstate NY to visit my Mom - took the Northern route there and then up to Maine, then down the east coast stopping at several campgrounds along the way. We loved the KOA in Myrtle...

I retired 11 years ago at 49. I got all the "what do you do all day", "you must be bored" and even a "why should you get to retire". Just wait a few years or a decade and all the questions cease :coolsmiley: Must add the last 11 years have been a great ride. My only complaint is how fast...

It will be interesting to see what we end up with in 2018. I am already paying plenty for DW and I, no subsidy. I am not worried. If the prices go way up there will be "catastrophic/catastrophic" policies available. You may have to pay out of pocket for the first many, say $15,000 and have...

Havent been around these parts for a while...in the mean time I purchased a 30' class C motorhome - major upgrade from the cabover camper! The rubber roof on the motorhome was getting worn and had a couple leaks. I got the 2 part liquid rubber (from Amazon) and put a thick coat on and am happy...

The floor in my RV bathroom had "play" in it - I was afraid it was going to end up cracking. I cut a piece of 1/4" plywood to fit the floor area with bevelled edges. Then used fiberglass resin to adhere to the rough sanded floor, adding several dumbbells to flatten out and get a good...

I get a kick out of the "97% certain"....sure it's not 95.5%? ;D I was concerned when I pulled the trigger at 49 yo 10 years ago. My decision was easier because I was crispy burnt out and was getting more responsibility dumped my way - being miserable is a good brisk push. Had I liked my...

Love mountain living near lakes, skiing and lots of beautiful roads to ride on. Small/medium town that has a Walmart and other large stores w/o lots of traffic. I really am happy where I live! Having an RV is great as well to enjoy the ocean type of living a couple times a year. Vegas and...

Interesting thread - lots of good info. I have enjoyed reading different views on the subject. Frankly, I thought lower prices were good because the average consumer would have more dispensable $ to consume products. It makes sense that there would be a ripple effect from BIG companies in...

I would love to have something like that in my wood shop, esp this winter (El Nino)!

Great idea as a thread! I am sitting in my barkalounger (sp?) that fits me and my cocker spaniel perfectly(side by side). The leather is worn, but by me...it fits! I've had it for 15 years, no holes n the leather yet. My kids (21 and 25) tease me that they are going to surprise me with a new...

Congrats from another that was "freed at 49"! 10 years ago........man where'd the years go?

I have the Simplisafe system and love it. It is fully wireless and is priced well, prob. cheaper than trying to mix wired with wireless. It sends me a text and email with all activity and they call the house and up to 4 other phone numbers to alert you of break in, smoke, water or freeze...

Savor the excitement of your impending freedom! You have worked hard to get to this point, enjoy it :dance: As I have said in other threads - my only complaint about ER is how darn fast the time is flying by - I'm close to 10 years free now! It certainly does not feel like that long. Thursday...

My wife has not worked since we had our first child 24 years ago. Not worked for a company....she has worked hard on the kids and home etc. I've been retired over 9 years now. We take a lot of trips together and separately with friends of a couple nights maybe 3. Every year I take one solo...

My hot tub GFI kept on tripping when the heater tried to kick on. The heater was shot. Went to utube, did some learning and ordered the appropriate heater (full, not just the element). Took less than an hour to take out the old unit (corroded and caked) and installed new unit. Tub heats up...