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Forum: Rag Chew 08-20-2008, 08:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,317
Posted By w7wv
But I think they more than make up for it in...

But I think they more than make up for it in state income taxes.
AZ takes a chunk out of us as did CA at one time.
I can stand to save on the state income taxes.
I was nice when we lived in WA...
Forum: Rag Chew 08-19-2008, 08:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,914
Posted By w7wv
Yes we always have alot of stuff too. The...

Yes we always have alot of stuff too.
The problem seems to be that we know we have it, but where is it?
Forum: Rag Chew 08-18-2008, 06:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,914
Posted By w7wv
Yes I know. My wife is the original pack rat! ...

Yes I know.
My wife is the original pack rat!
On this load nothing has gone it that was not wieghed.
I made sure of that.
Forum: Rag Chew 08-18-2008, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,317
Posted By w7wv
OK, TNX. I think I will head for the SKP park...

OK, TNX.
I think I will head for the SKP park in Livingston in late Sept or Oct.
I spent time in both Austin and San Antonio on extended vacations in '84 and 2006 and I liked the area.
Ad all that...
Forum: Rag Chew 08-18-2008, 08:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,317
Posted By w7wv
I have not joined any groups or got any camping...

I have not joined any groups or got any camping memberships yet.
We had been keeping things open until we had a firm sale on the home and such.
About 1 October we should be in TX after the closing.
Forum: Rag Chew 08-18-2008, 08:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,914
Posted By w7wv
No not yet. My wife panicked last night when I...

No not yet.
My wife panicked last night when I told her 42 days and she said "but I have so much to get into the RV yet and so little time to do it.
Sure, I would bet with what we have left in here...
Forum: Rag Chew 08-17-2008, 04:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,914
Posted By w7wv
NLT closing date is established as 26 Sep 08. ...

NLT closing date is established as 26 Sep 08.
He's put half down so qualifying is not going to be an issue.
The buyer may even close earlier and that's fine with us.
42 days and counting! :D
Forum: Rag Chew 08-17-2008, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,317
Posted By w7wv
Moving to Texas

Our home is sold and we have been considering places to home base from and travel from.
We have selected Texas as central to our travels and a good place to Winter. No state income taxes and the...
Forum: Rag Chew 08-13-2008, 06:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,914
Posted By w7wv
Yes I was a little shocked when a 2003 came in...

Yes I was a little shocked when a 2003 came in that high for fees used last year.
I know CA is more, born and raised there, bailed in '93 and never looked back.:D
Forum: Motorhomes 08-12-2008, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,843
Posted By w7wv
Yes I am beginning to think that some Trojan...

Yes I am beginning to think that some Trojan T-105s are in order when these batteries give it up.
And I see lots of better converter/chargers out there than what I have. 3 stage, 4 stage. Lots of...
Forum: Motorhomes 08-11-2008, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,843
Posted By w7wv
Yes, I had seen that one just today. And I have...

Yes, I had seen that one just today.
And I have now learned a lot about the different types of chargers too.
I am surprised that many are below what I paid to replace a converter many years ago if...
Forum: Rag Chew 08-11-2008, 03:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,914
Posted By w7wv
Yes I will. I did when I finished my 6 years...

Yes I will.
I did when I finished my 6 years in the Army and counted down to my retirement from DoD as US Civil Service.
I just can't do it yet as we have not established a closing date yet.
I...
Forum: Motorhomes 08-11-2008, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,843
Posted By w7wv
Batteries and Chargers~Questions

Most of the units we have had in the past have been vacation or weekender units.
I am not sure what class I would put my new unit (used to us) in but it appears to be nicer anyway.
Currently our MH...
Forum: Trip Report 08-11-2008, 08:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,558
Posted By w7wv
Sounds like you are going to be a candidate for...

Sounds like you are going to be a candidate for full timing someday.
We will hit the road within the next 60 days ourselves.
I know many that full time it out there.
Like you, we look forward to...
Forum: Rag Chew 08-10-2008, 03:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,914
Posted By w7wv
My buyer informs me he would like to have the...

My buyer informs me he would like to have the home before the 1st of October and that works for us. We have almost moved everything but the toilet paper into it anyway. Anything else and we will have...
Forum: 146.52 - All things ham radio 08-09-2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,214
Posted By w7wv
Hey OM, that looks almost as comfortable as my...

Hey OM, that looks almost as comfortable as my operating position.
Life is tough is it not?? :radio:
Forum: 146.52 - All things ham radio 08-07-2008, 08:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,214
Posted By w7wv
I gather you are not going to boon dock at all...

I gather you are not going to boon dock at all and use 12v?
I leave my FT-897 loose so that I can take it outside with some longer power and antenna leads should I want to.
Part of what I like...
Forum: Under the Awning 08-07-2008, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,952
Posted By w7wv
We have spent many days along the coast there...

We have spent many days along the coast there from SF North. We did not care if it was windy or foggy.
It's where I was born and raised.
We really liked the state parks at Sonoma Coast states parks...
Forum: Rag Chew 08-06-2008, 06:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,914
Posted By w7wv
Yes, I know. It hurt to move from WA where they...

Yes, I know. It hurt to move from WA where they had not state income tax to AZ.
But when the wife had a chance to get a promo she took it. I think her pay raise was eaten up by the state taxes when...
Forum: Rag Chew 08-05-2008, 01:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,914
Posted By w7wv
Things are progressing nicely are we are now in...

Things are progressing nicely are we are now in escrow.
We are think TX will be the home state. Central to our travels I am thinking this might also be a good place to winter.
I guess they have...
Forum: Rag Chew 08-04-2008, 08:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,914
Posted By w7wv
Interesting. Our last grandson was born on Xmas...

Interesting. Our last grandson was born on Xmas Eve late in the afternoon.
They named him Justin Andrew.
I told them they had it all wrong and that kid's name was Justin Time.
Justin Time for Xmas...
Forum: Rag Chew 08-02-2008, 11:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,914
Posted By w7wv
The XYL is now on the other computer looking at...

The XYL is now on the other computer looking at camp ground hosting sites.
Of course that will be next spring to host and travel after the child is born.
We will stick around here as there is not...
Forum: Rag Chew 07-29-2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,914
Posted By w7wv
Almost Ready To Roll!

OK, finally after many months since the purchase of our RV (Oct of last year) and much preparation it's ready to roll full time and I have a buyer for the home.
All long as this buyer does not die...
Forum: Motorhomes 07-28-2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,260
Posted By w7wv
We were all convinced he was about to walk with...

We were all convinced he was about to walk with it. Maybe I should have just waited until he did. I was armed at the time.
The Forest Service did send their LE types. They wanted to make an arrest...
Forum: Under the Awning 07-27-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,484
Posted By w7wv
Many areas of the National Forests are open to...

Many areas of the National Forests are open to use.
Learn how to manage your batteries, your water and such and have fun.
You don't need to camp on cement and baclktop to have fun. :rv:
And...
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