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Hello from Las Vegas...

Well we are here and have the rental car to run around in. Really have no idea when we will be leaving. We are still waiting to hear on the truck. I think at this point it might be ready by Friday. I actually hope so. We have to have the rental car back by Friday pm and if it is not fixed by then..I am sure we will be here the weekend....not what we planned. We planned on spending the weekend with our Family in Idaho.

The shocker for today...we are staying at Nellis Air Force RV Park. They have been so helpful and awesome during this trying time.

Now for the shock and surprise...DS went out to ride his bike to the bathhouse. He came back in, because there was plain enveloped taped to his bike..he brought it in and inside was $100 cash...no note nothing. I am just amazed at how helpful people have been and now someone has left us 100 bucks.

God has His angels everywhere, Kristy! Warms the soul, huh?

Well, I'm biting the bullet, nails leaving dig marks along the way, but will talk today to my finance guy and ask him to "make it happen"! I want my RV and I want it now! We'll see how it goes. Actually the account I want to cash in is with another financial firm and my guy is in Alaska, where I use to live. I didn't move that account down here as my new advisor said that the investment was a pretty good one and to leave it be. I called the Alaska guy and he's out of the office until Monday, of course! But did want to run it all by my guy here in WA to see if he could give me an idea of how much Uncle Sam will stiff me etc. Don't want any surprises and also need to know a ballpark figure of how much $$$ I'll actually end up with. Fingers crossed, prayers going up!

Sounds like you have a couple of "finance" guys. Please, please double check whatever they say. I have a friend who's husband died and she relied totally on her "finance" guy who was paid for every "investment" or "sale" he made. Well, long story to short, he went thru everything she had making some really bad investments for which he was paid a commission. You sound like a smart lady and are probably perfectly capable of making your own finance decisions on your own. Check out Susie Orman' web site for info. And sometime a "bad" idea where you might lose some money is still the best thing for you. Life is short - enjoy it now while you can.

Whooooo hoooooo! Okay, I'm taking a deep breath and thanking the powers that be (in my case, I thank God).

But first things first, now Soos, I'm so sorry you 've been having so much trouble with your phone people, thankfully it's all worked out now. I didn't know Verizon had home service, I don't think they do here, only cell. We've been having problems with internet connections also, I've heard somewhere it has to do with all the crazy people, um, I mean "king of pop fans" flooding the internet, I don't know if it's true or not.

Kristy, you are in all our prayers, there are those of us who have been in similar situations and those of us who at some point may be there. Broke down in a strange place can be a scary thing, know this, you're not alone. That envelope is evidence that people around you are watching out for you and caring also.

NOW, Lenora, I have had a heavy heart and you have been on my mind all day Tuesday. I made up my mind last night that I was going to post an apology to you for getting in your business and maybe starting up something, you weren't sure you were ready for yet. Being a newbie, I don't really know you well, and I just kinda jumped in there and gave you my opinion thinking that I was just encouraging you to think for yourself and make your decision on what you really wanted, that kind of stuff. Now, last night I fell asleep and woke up with my laptop on my lap and didn't do it, so I kinda avoided it today till I worked up my courage again and got on here and saw your post and whoooooo hoooo, saw you decided to go for it. I still do apologize for all the above reasons, but do know that I really want you and everyone else here to know that all I say as encouragement for your dreams and while I may speak my mind too much at times, I care, period. Soooooo, good luck on your search and can't wait for you to be able to change your name,,,,, hmmmm any thoughts on that?

Vicki, you have a kind heart, and no apologies necessary. Hugs!
I actually am glad I talked with my finance guy today as he agreed that if the right rig with the right price tag comes my way to snatch it up! I was a bit taken back but we talked for over an hour and I can either wait until next Apr/May to cash in my investment and avoid early surrender penalties, or I can make up the difference by getting a good price on a rig now and avoid the sales taxes, per Obama's plan, that is only offered till the end of the yr. So it looks like I can now get serious!! woohoo!

Thanks for cheering me on! Perhaps you'll be getting something, too!??! Fun to look and dream, huh?

Barbeeze, I hope everything is going well after your surgery. We miss you when you are not around, although someone is always there to pitch in and feed us. (hehehe) Do what you have to to get better real soon.

Kristy, It's good to know that you have a decent, friendly place to stay during the repairs. Despite that, it sounds like you all are having a great time. Three cheers for you little one, she appears to be a real trooper.

Soos, Isn't modern technology fabulous!!!!! It takes a bizillion times longer to get things fixed with it.
Thanks for the story, I found it was a needed laugh. (maybe not to you today, but some day) Glad all is now fixed, until next time.


Lenora, YIPEE!!!! You will soon be among us. Don't just look in your area, you have the whole country to find that special RV. There are professionals that will look at a vehicle for you if you are out of state, this works in state as well. They will check all the mechanics of the engine, chassis, etc., as well as all the RV innards and make sure they are working correctly. I think the fee is around $200.00 or so. Not too much for piece of mind. This will allow you to negotiate a better deal, knowing exactly what is wrong. Just something to consider. It's so exciting. Good luck on the hunt.

linda

Linda,
How does one go about hiring these professional RV check people? I haven't a clue where to find something like that. I have found RVs out of state...waaaay out of state, that are just to far for me to go look at, but are what I'm looking for and generally priced within my budget.
Thanks!

I also know that there are people who do this, but don't ask me how they are listed, cause I don't know. I know when my Mom was diagnosed with ALS and they couldn't travel any more, they put the RV for sale and there was a lady from Wyoming or somewhere way off like that that was interested in it. She sent a man over to inspect it and Daddy said he went over it with a fine tooth comb and she ended up buying it. I found out later that he was the man that owns the mobile RV repair company that I use. He's someone I feel confidence in his work. But like I said I don't know how you would find them out there, where they advertise, etc. Good luck.