Hi to all,

Some may not think this is the place to post this, but this is where it all started and I think it's probably where it should end. Many of you have asked that I post up-dates on our situation and let you know how things are going... so that's what I'm trying to do.

As you know... we struggled and searched for over a year to find the DP (diesel pusher motorhome) we've dreamed of for so many years...something we could afford, and something that would meet our needs.

Our dreams came true. We retired in February... found our DP... we are so proud of it. It’s just gorgeous. We got it home and attempted to get everything ready to begin full-timing... we were there for a short time once before, many years ago... but had to give it up for a family members health.

The day after we got our "Pretty" in the driveway... the DW (dear wife) collapsed with heart problems.

Anyway... the whole point in the original post was to urge all who have dreams and plans to share a life of "Freedom" within this "RV Life style" we all enjoy so much... to NOT wait... because sometimes... tomorrow never comes... and from the responses I received... it would appear that our situation made a big impression on some of you... and you moved to make that change... before it's too late. I'm proud of that... and we applaud you.

The DW has worsened. She now faces a total aortic valve replacement... probable by-pass issues and something as yet to be determined in the right side of her heart. She has also developed diabetes in the process. It will be a long up-hill battle.

However, we managed to get to spend ONE night in our DP in the driveway night before last. We kind of "Pretended" to camp. I managed to hook up the sat (satellite dish) and made it as comfortable as I could... it was really neat... we took some pictures... had a glass of wine... kind of a "Ending honeymoon" for my Sweetheart and me... after 38 wonderful RV filled years.

I didn't mention it before, but I had developed massive blood clots in my left leg right after retirement... I seemed to be doing ok with meds... but taking Warfarin (Rat poison) to prevent clotting has some side effects... I won't bore you... the long and the short of it... is that I am developing major problems with my kidneys among other things and the pain and other considerations... including probable hospital stays... may prevent me from continuing as participant in the forum for some time to come.

The thought of being in the hospital and not being able to support or be with my Sweetheart when she needs me the most is a little hard to take... but those are not "OUR" choices... 
I just want to end this with a heart-felt "THANK YOU" to all of you in what I like to call "My RV Family" who have been so helpful with our RV endeavors over the last few months AND for your support and kindness and prayers during our ordeal. I am truly amazed.

SO in closing... PLEASE continue to help each other... and PLEASE don't wait... give each other that big hug... be thankful for having the chance to enjoy this wonderful life-style... forget the cost of fuel... forget about the lawn that needs mowing... or the garage that needs cleaning... pack up your family and enjoy life while you can... and if it's your DREAM to give up the "Stick house" and hit the road... don't wait... it will all workout somehow... if you can make it NOW... you CAN "Make it" following your dreams... so fire up the O'l "Buggy" turn into the wind and don't look back... because tomorrow MAY truly NEVER COME!

Good bye and may God bless you all.