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10-14-2014, 02:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,147
M.O.C. #1920
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The Vacation Is Over
Since we are looking at a new Montana this year, we were talking about what we could include and what wouldn't fit in the budget. Out of the blue, I got a call from a former colleague to run a manufacturing plant in Michigan for three months. Hello IS Suspension, Disk Brakes, Traveler Satellite, Transfer Switch/Inverter, etc. I hate leaving the mountain, but beside the Montana potential purchase, COBRA ran out. One of the disadvantages of early retirement - health care costs. I Owe, I Owe, So Back to Work I Go!!!
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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10-14-2014, 03:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,552
M.O.C. #2283
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I know the pain of health insurance. Before I turned 65 my wife's and my insurance was over $20,000 per year and after I turned 65 hers was over $12,000 and this was with a $2500 deductible. We got the healthy Virginian rate.
Good luck in your new job. Enjoy it.
Lynwood
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10-14-2014, 04:01 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Certainly understand. If it wasn't for health insurance we'd have full timed much sooner.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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10-14-2014, 04:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,169
M.O.C. #6433
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I retired at 62 and for 3 yrs health insurance rates were painful. Turning 65 was like getting a large raise.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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10-15-2014, 03:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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Good luck, Ron! Have some fun, stay out of trouble if you can
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10-15-2014, 03:50 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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Good luck Ron great timing on the job. We do the same with our Disney bucks we have Disk brakes and roof Sat on the buy list next year.
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10-15-2014, 04:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,147
M.O.C. #1920
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Rich, I suspect Disney Bucks are more fun to earn than Borg Bucks. but you are right, timing was good except it's coming up on the holidays.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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10-15-2014, 03:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Ya gotta do what ya gotta do!
You've certainly made the most of your "time off".
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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10-15-2014, 03:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,147
M.O.C. #1920
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Jay - since a year ago May, we have spent 29 weeks on the road in our Montana. It's time to restock the piggy bank. And with a new little one on the way (Montana, that is), we need to add funds.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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10-15-2014, 04:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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So have you decided on your new Montana yet?
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by rames14
Jay - since a year ago May, we have spent 29 weeks on the road in our Montana. It's time to restock the piggy bank. And with a new little one on the way (Montana, that is), we need to add funds.
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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10-15-2014, 05:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
Posts: 1,074
M.O.C. #10457
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We understand the costs of early retirement as our former employee and spouse premium insurance plan cost us $1,799 per month. We celebrated when we got our red-white-blue cards, and even with A, B and D plus secondary insurance we have a significant increase in take-home pay. Hope you enjoy the new job and new Montana.
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10-16-2014, 03:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by rames14
Since we are looking at a new Montana this year, we were talking about what we could include and what wouldn't fit in the budget. Out of the blue, I got a call from a former colleague to run a manufacturing plant in Michigan for three months. Hello IS Suspension, Disk Brakes, Traveler Satellite, Transfer Switch/Inverter, etc. I hate leaving the mountain, but beside the Montana potential purchase, COBRA ran out. One of the disadvantages of early retirement - health care costs. I Owe, I Owe, So Back to Work I Go!!!
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Sounds like that call from your colleague was PERFECT timing! Three months will fly by.
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Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
Current: Full Time 2022 SOB TT Toy Hauler
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10-17-2014, 03:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,147
M.O.C. #1920
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Jay, we are carefully watching the new 3160. Prototypes will be available in about a month. JandC, yes, timing was good as our Alaska adventure, tires on all vehicles, Health Insurance and driveway improvements are all eating into the bank account.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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