Greetings and Introduction

[PMRisher]

Greetings. My name is Paulette and I live in beautiful Huntsville AL. I have a 37' 2005 Newmar Mountain Air. I am a widow of three years. While twice retired, I am working full time. Our, now my, motorhome is the one thing that I have had a hard time getting my arms around. It is a huge financial drain (thus why I am still working) and a mechanical nightmare. However, I have a favorite expression that says "shut-up and color" and that is what I am doing. I have taken the RV out of storage, taken driving lessons, bought a great series of educational CDs and have invested in the critical (and never ending) repairs. I also bought a tow-vehicle and am getting ready to travel. My challenge now is getting my two dogs, Moose and Lucy, accustomed to the idea. That is my current project since I don't like boarding them any more then necessary.

I believe that God puts people in our paths for a reason, and I met this very inspiring women at Ditto Landing camp ground where my RV is parked at the moment. She strongly recommended I join Women RV and I am excited to do so.

Paulette

[WickedLady]

Hey, welcome to the forum from WA state. Enjoy your travels. I'm sure your dogs will soon love every minute of it.

[BirdbyBird]

Welcome to the forum. We are guessing that you have met our Sarah. (Bluepinecones)

Hopefully as you get going down the road more of us will get a chance to meet you. Read through some of the threads and you can get a bit of our stories. We come driving all sorts of and sizes of rigs. Some of us are still dreamers and researchers for the future. You are jump ahead of many. It does take courage to explore new roads and possibilities when life changes maps and expectations. I think you will find several women here that have experience losing their husbands and then having to decide what the rest of their life might look like. It isn't easy but you will might find some kindred spirits around here.

[cpatinjones]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

[mitch5252]

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Welcome, Paulette! You've come to the right place to learn and get some ATTA, GIRLs...
So, ask away. And don't be scared - YOU CAN DO IT!
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[retiredhappy]

A big Texas welcome to you. Your dogs will, I'm sure, get used to traveling. I traveled for years with two Labs who took up most of the bed. Most dogs love RVing - new sights and lots of new smells and new friends to meet. Take a few small trips and see how things go. You may decide you love traveling in your big RV or you may decide to downsize. I downsized from a 30' to a 19' but many have upsized.

[cnq50b]

Welcome from Kansas, Paulette.

You've definitely found the right group here. These ladies are compassionate, funny, intelligent & full of info & advice. Jump in with questions, worries & qualms & this group with explain things, comfort & encourage you.

Looking forward to meeting you on the road sometime.
Catherine

[bluepinecones]

Welcome, Paulette, glad you decided to join us.
Do hope you will be able to make the gtg in FL next Jan. Great opportunity to meet some of the other ladies. Here's link to more info on that event
http://www.womenrv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=10948

[judi]

Paulette, I'm so glad I found this group, and I'm sure you will feel the same. It's better than a shrink.

[mitch5252]

...It's better than a shrink.

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[MelissaD]

Hoosier Welcome

Financially RV's really don't make sense but where else can you meet so many great people and have this much fun. Times 2 on it's cheaper than therapy

[Rufflesgurl]

Paulette - welcome to the forum from the central coast of CA. Sounds like you've taken the right steps to get in your RV and head out. Have a wonderful time. I have a 35'6" Class A diesel and now only have one dog and he loves to get in the RV and go. He would much rather do that then be left behind or go to the kennel. LOL
Linda

[IrishIroamed]

Hi Paulette - nice to meet you. You are way ahead of me - I'm still dreaming of the day . . .

I traveled for years with two Labs who took up most of the bed.

hmm - maybe when I buy, I should get twin beds, one for me & one for the 4-leggers.

[BirdbyBird]

Cheryl, I am thinking that even with two twin beds you would probably still have a dog that thought is was his/her job to snuggle with you on your bed. As several ladies will admit that having a large Queen size bed in the RV means nothing with the dogs still only leave you ten inches on the side....

[linann]

Welcome to the group, Paulette. Sounds as if you have already met Sarah, who is also from the same area. Hope to see you at the FL GTG.