To All Our Vets...

[ISP-FL]

That would certainly be a good place to look. There are two big RV dealers close to me down here so I was lucky as far as inventory goes. Starting in December and building through January in their busy season and they sell a ton of new and used ones here. I wanted a rig that we could boondock if we wanted and not always pay campground fees. Good luck with your search Jim!

 

[1dn5up]

Yeah, just don't tell her the truth--that people are stupid no matter how big you are. I pull a 35 foot camper with a Ford F-250, and people will scoot over right in front of me to test my brakes. Makes me so mad I want to shoot them!!

That’s from not being able to see in front of you. Rather than do 5-10 over the limit behind ya, they gota pass you then you pass them and the passing game begins .

I just recently passed the same car 3 times before he exited the big road.

 

[ISP-FL]

Wow! Sounds like an EPIC adventure . Can't wait to hear some stories :clapping:

The first part for the winter may not be too EPIC or exciting. We have a nice site in North Ft Myers and will stay here for most of the winter. I don't do cold no more. During the winter we will dry camp in a couple different locations for a night or two just to check out all the systems. Then in the spring it will be Tennessee for a couple weeks to ride with a couple buddies with TG's, then north to visit grandkids, up around Lake Michigan, out to the east coast, and end up back in SW Florida by sometime in November. Then the next year we want to get back to NM and some other places out west.

 

[Burnerboy]

Wow, you must be in my dreams..LOL

I always wanted to put my bike behind a 18 wheeler, and ride x country with the driver, and then ride motorcycle back to Massachusetts...zig zagging through out the country with no plans, and just see the rest of the world on a two/or now a three wheeler motorcycle.......well, never got a chance on a motorcycle, but I have been snow skiing through out the United States, as well as Europe, and Canada.................If yea don't do it now, believe me you'll never do it....Congrats! :clapping::clapping:DO IT NOW BEFORE YOU GET TOO OLD!!

Ronnie

 

[87Trike1200]

God Bless You on your dream trip.

Don't let the size/lenght lulll you into a feeling of safety. If anything, be EXTRA careful. I drive a "mere" 45 foot long, VanHool tour bus. You wouldn't believe what people do cutting in and out, passing, riding next to you instead of passing or falling back, inadequate following distances, etc, etc.

Keep us posted on your trip - BE SAFE!

 

[hogcowboy]

[rant] I did my RV'ing about 15 years ago but was unable to haul my bike. I got the cross-country bug like that killed but still want to do the same on bike/trike. But something I've noticed recently and getting worse is what I've coined "block parties" by 18 wheelers. It seems a few(and growing) like to pretend they are trying to pass another 18 wheeler every time they come to an uphill. Never do it on the flat or downhill. They just want to block everyone. A Block Party. It get's frustrating and I think that's the goal for them. So don't play their game. 18 wheel drivers aren't what they used to be. I guess they finally graduated a bunch of professional drivers because they are some of the worst now. I do see the occasional courteous driver so don't think I believe they are all bad. They aren't. They are just few and far between. I'll give a wave of Thank You to everyone that pulls back over when they see me. Point is, don't get pulled down to their level. I hate these Block Parties. I wonder if that's what they call them? No CB's now to ask or I would but most are busy on their phones now. [/rant]

 

[ISP-FL]

I know exactly what you are talking about. Hope I don't offend anyone, but we noticed that many FedX drivers are the worse. I don't know if their trucks are underpowered or some of them are just stupid, but they like the left lane and taking the lead in a block party. A few years ago we were stopped for an accident early in the morning, complete standstill for 30 minutes. When traffic started moving the Fedx driver next to us was laying over the wheel, we assumed asleep. For as long as I could see in my mirrors he didn't move and everyone in that lane had to go around him. Then we got worried the poor guy had died! About 45 minutes later he came around me just in time to start up a hill and block everything...... stupid #%@, he was alive and well rested!:laugh:

 

[1dn5up]

Many fedx / UPS haulers here are doubles. While coming up on one, I notice if he’s swaying or stable b4 passing. A swaying double ain’t good :skull:

 

[rhino 2]

[rant] I did my RV'ing about 15 years ago but was unable to haul my bike. I got the cross-country bug like that killed but still want to do the same on bike/trike. But something I've noticed recently and getting worse is what I've coined "block parties" by 18 wheelers. It seems a few(and growing) like to pretend they are trying to pass another 18 wheeler every time they come to an uphill. Never do it on the flat or downhill. They just want to block everyone. A Block Party. It get's frustrating and I think that's the goal for them. So don't play their game. 18 wheel drivers aren't what they used to be. I guess they finally graduated a bunch of professional drivers because they are some of the worst now. I do see the occasional courteous driver so don't think I believe they are all bad. They aren't. They are just few and far between. I'll give a wave of Thank You to everyone that pulls back over when they see me. Point is, don't get pulled down to their level. I hate these Block Parties. I wonder if that's what they call them? No CB's now to ask or I would but most are busy on their phones now. [/rant]

Out there it's called Sandbagin Do they do it on purpose probably not it's just that they don't give a sh*t !

 

[hogcowboy]

Out there it's called Sandbagin Do they do it on purpose probably not it's just that they don't give a sh*t !

Well I'll continue to call it a block party. Keeps me from getting ticked off. It's more fun to join in on a party than to sandbag. Sandbagging is work. My own mental game to put up with these worthless jerks.

 

[desertclassic]

Well one good thing about being out here in the southwest, the traffic is not as bad as the west or east, the speedlimit is usually 75, and the roads are pretty straight.

Joe, let me know when you are heading this way and we will get in a little visit. Looking forward to the pictures of the rig. Jim

 

[HarleyBob]

We are looking for donations for Coffee for these war vets! I'm doing a Christmas show playing the music and singing with the Louisiana pin-up Girls on December the 10th. Call the phone number on the flyer to give coffee money! Thanks

I'm at "Bob Josey's Music on Face Book!

 

[HarleyBob]

We are looking for donations to get Coffee for these War Vets

We are looking for donations for Coffee for these war vets! I'm doing a Christmas show playing the music and singing with the Louisiana pin-up Girls on December the 10th. Call the phone number on the flyer to give coffee money, talk to Nathan! Please help if you can! Thanks

https://www.facebook.com/Bob-Joseys-Music-535798076611496/?ref=bookmarks

I'm at "Bob Josey's Music" on Face Book!https://www.facebook.com/Bob-Joseys-Music-535798076611496/?ref=bookmarks

 

[1dn5up]

While going thru some of my dads stuff, I found his pocket watch and I D tag. Was in the Coast Guard.I miss that man !

 

[Sidecarbill]

I miss my dad everyday. We were friends.

 

[consitter]

I miss my father in law terribly. He was such a good man, and such a wealth of knowledge about just about anything. To this day, when I'm stumped about something to do with house maintenance, I think 'I'll call Darrell', then it hits me like a hammer.

 

[rhino 2]

I miss my Old Man......And every time i walk past his Deer stand i can still see him up there waiting for that 8 pointer to run bye.....:Angel:

 

[Zammy]

I miss my Dad also, he's been gone 48 years now and I still think of him often. I was only 24 when he passed, really just getting to know him as a young man.

 

[KYBubblehead]

USS-Michigan SSBN-727B

Retired Chief Missile Technician.

Interesting! I'm a plank owner on the Michigan... did 4 patrols on the Gold Crew

FTCS(SS)

 

[HarleyBob]

So far we are getting lots of coffee and coffee money! Thanks if you sent a donation! We could use more to finish the full year and will do this next year as well! Again thanks, these guys will appreciate it! It also lets them know people care about our old War Vets!

 

[MDO]

Hey all, I know that everyone is busy with the holiday bustle & everyday life hustle, but please,



Lets not forget this day in history, what it meant to our country, and how it changed the lives of a lot of good men, women & their families forever.



Thank you.

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[Sully]

 

[Triglide1950]

Absolutely, Never Forget. 76 years ago today the USA was changed forever. :GoodPost:

 

[ol' school]

"A date that will live in infamy."

 

[hogcowboy]

A day late but did so yesterday on other sites.

 

[trike lady]

Had a neighbor when I lived in Florida who survived the Pearl Harbor attack.

 

[Ray55]

USS Gurnard SSN-662, USS Pintado SSN-672, USS Houston SSN-713, USS Puffer SSN-652

KyBubblehead I had an MM1 that used to work for me that was on the USS Michigan when they had the big explosion. Lube oil from stem to stern.

 

[DamnYankee]

Plankowner of DDG-86, USS Shoup here.

 

[1dn5up]

Have a wall penjalam clock from dads that stopped working. Being he was big on saving the info on it , it said to oil it every two years. I know he had it at least 30 and I’ve had it for 4, so I gave it a oil change. After asking him when it was done last, the dam thing works again :clapping:.

FYI ; clock oil is 0-10 synthetic only !

 

[Burnerboy]

Yep, miss my mother and father...............also

Remember those days when we all thought, "what do they know?" cause they were old....................well were now at that Too old age! :blush::blush:

Ronnie