I am 73 years of age and health is failing. i have high bp-cholesterol-triglicerides-Type 2 diabetes and not to motivated. I AM CONSIDERING SELLING THE winnebago and tow dolly and sitting on my porch.Anybody with the same thoughts? Thanx GL

I don't have those thoughts now. But, being a realistic person, I realize that there will come a time...

When you lose your interest and motivation to go RVing, maybe it's time to give it up and move on.There's nothing wrong with sitting on the porch watching the world go by, just so you're happy. :)

My folks made this decision this past Fall. Dad is 89 and Mom is 76. For the last year, Dad wouldn't go unless I was there to help them, then he decided he wasn't going again. Two emergency room trips and hospitalizations while in the MH had him pretty adamant about it. Mom would likely be able to go without Dad, but going with him is sometimes like going with a toddler. He is unstable walking, quite forgetful and easily distracted. Makes it really difficult for Mom alone. I guess if where you don't feel comfortable going, then you should stay home (I don't mean that to be ugly in anyway). Just last week, I had reservations at St Park about an hour away and decided to stay home, because I had quite a lot of sinus congestion and didn't feel comfortable making the drive and then trying to set up. If you aren't going to use the Winne, you probably would be better off selling. They don't sit well without being used.

Spring is only 10 weeks away, hang in there as winter will be over.

.At 73 I'm as good once in while as I ever was. I've always been able to keep my body weight in the normal range,.... and the rest is pure ole-fashion LUCK.However, it recently hit me, that I'm just not as motivated as when I was younger.Also, it takes a lot of energy and dedication to plan for your own demise. But, I really need to start doing it. The thing is, I don't even like to think about it.So, my plan is to go stay at the new Crane's Mill RV Park for about 4 days, take the boat and do some fishing. (I can stay there for $12 a day, with 50 amp hookup)

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wintersun
Explorer II
May 06, 2013
Sounds like sitting on your front porch and doing nothing is a great way to shorten your life expectancy dramatically. I subscribe to the use it or lose it and keep mind and body fit by staying busy. If I was not engaged I would be bored and boring.
flemerdad
Explorer
May 10, 2013
I'm 71, wife is 69 and we live in Sun City in Georgetown, Texas. We had either a pop-up or pull behind TT off and on for several years, the 2002 we bought a 5th wheel and pickup, eventually selling our house and traveling full time for 3 years. Had a blast, volunteered for church camps, USFS and NPS. In 2007, we sold the 5th wheel and truck and settled in Sun City thinking we were through with RVing.

Last week, we bought a used 17 foot Roadrunner TT to pull behind our SUV. RVing just doesn't get out of our blood. We'll take short middle of the week trips and go the the mountains for a while in the heat of the summer. Wouldn't be surprised if we get something bigger next year.

It's been fun getting ready to do this again, but I really wish I hadn't given away all of my RV stuff. It's gotten really expensive!

By the way, I've had type I insulin dependent diabetes for over 50 years, same time we've been married. Keeping active and doing things together keeps us young. Don't sit on the porch! You'll get old.

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