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06-05-2008, 04:16 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Three Rivers
Posts: 266
M.O.C. #1249
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offers we couldn't refuse
Bill is retiring after 31yrs, fisher body,hydramatic,saginaw, american axle, UAW staff. I'm just plain takin' the buy out 10yrs. AAM.
So we made a quick decision (after talking about it for a few years) to head to Alaska for a 2 months or longer trip. Our Kids are excited for us and have offered to take care of the house yard etc. We've taken the rig to Mor/Ryde for upgrates and the truck to the dealer for general maintaince.
Thanks to this forum I think we'll be ready. From Generator tips, thanks Rich and Bingo, we now have the Kipor. To reading other tips on tires for the rig, glad we don't have the dreaded Missions, to the new Michelins I'm putting on the Chevy.
We've also applied for and have received our pass ports, signed papers from the vet for the dog and our extra meds. A Good Sam's card has also been added to my wallet.
We are traveling with 2 other couples, 1 has a motor home with a toad and the other a smaller fifthwheel. We have no reservations so we are playing it by ear as far a where and when. I bought a new lap top so will be able to keep in touch with family and friends, plus take care of finances while on the road.
Thanks for listening, just had to tell our news. Gotta go now and help Bill find his spotting scope, mosquito gear, etc. Stacy
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06-05-2008, 04:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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That sounds like an exciting trip.
Have a great time!
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2011 GMC 4X4 dually CC, 6.6 Duramax with Allison Transmission. Formally 2001 Montana,2007 3400RL Montana, presently 2018 3401RS Alpine.
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06-05-2008, 04:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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That is a "Great Adventure" We also travel with no reservations and will divert anywhere at any time.. Remember on the Kipor that when you are finished running it turn off the fuel switch and let it run dry.. Do not transport with fuel in the carburetor as for some reason it will make it very hard to start the next time.Check the battery every month, I run mine every month for 1/2 hour as routine maint.. We would love to be with you guys.. Enjoy. BTW..retirement will be the best job you ever had...
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06-05-2008, 05:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Clermont
Posts: 1,753
M.O.C. #266
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May God bless you with safe travel on your exciting journey. Will be looking forward to your trip reports!!
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06-05-2008, 05:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Delaware
Posts: 504
M.O.C. #5841
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WOW, lucky you guys! Have a safe trip.
Sandy
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06-05-2008, 05:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Fort Wayne
Posts: 689
M.O.C. #1536
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You should start one of those trip journals so everyone can see where your at and what you are doing. Have a safe trip
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06-05-2008, 07:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: _
Posts: 5,238
M.O.C. #6337
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WAHOOOOOOOOOOO
ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!
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06-05-2008, 08:00 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Three Rivers
Posts: 266
M.O.C. #1249
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Thanks for another great "tip" on using the generator. I've been a MOC member for years, I'm a great "listener" and seldom respond I love this forum. If I didn't check everyday I wouldn't of known about my frig being recalled, or my intermediate steering shaft (had replaced last week) problem. Thanks again. P.S. now that we have no work committments we're going to try and Make it to the Fall Rally. We only live 1/2 -45mins. away. Stacy
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06-05-2008, 08:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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Happy RVing.....be safe. Remember, you are in charge of the clock. Retirement is total discretionary time.
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06-05-2008, 08:40 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Troy
Posts: 152
M.O.C. #7406
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youi may want to hold off on getting new tires for the truck. we have friends that have been there 3 times and group they went with always told them not to have new tires. they would have 1/2 worn out. that way the stones didn't stick in the tires. there maybe someone on here that has been ther could shed more light on this. jim
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06-05-2008, 09:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Grand Blanc
Posts: 2,508
M.O.C. #5965
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Congratulations on your latest choices. We just know that you will have a great trip. Please keep us posted as you travel. We will be going through your town on our way to the 2008 Fall Rally in Goshen so we'll toot our horn for you as we pass, even though you'll be gone.
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06-05-2008, 04:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Palmer
Posts: 1,526
M.O.C. #7893
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Hot Dot! I think Alaska is a great choice!
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06-05-2008, 05:30 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Oviedo
Posts: 418
M.O.C. #8297
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Enjoy! (Six years from tomorrow and I hope to be preparing for a similar trip with Doug and company (Piccola and Lupo)!)
Robin
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06-07-2008, 03:32 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Lee
Posts: 103
M.O.C. #7537
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We'll be praying for your safety, enjoy. I heard someone, somewhere, once say that "You know that you are retired when you get up in the morning and have nothing to do; but when you go to bed at night, you haven't got half of it done."
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06-08-2008, 01:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas City
Posts: 5,736
M.O.C. #7673
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Since I retired last year, sometimes I don't do anything until noon and then I do it twice!
May God keep you safe in all your travels, and may they be uneventful except for pleasurable moments.
Keep us updated as to where you are. We like hearing about others good travels.
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06-08-2008, 05:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: sioux falls
Posts: 1,835
M.O.C. #2121
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Stacy, we're there (Alaska) now. Hurry up!! It's wonderful. We have traveled the entire way without reservations and it has worked out just fine so far. You are going to love it, love it, love it!!!
Pam
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06-09-2008, 10:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Weeki Wachee
Posts: 814
M.O.C. #7219
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Keep us posted. There are a lot of us wishing we were going with you!!!
Hugh
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