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Re: Waiting at the Rainbow Bridge
mrblanche wrote: So sorry for you loss of Alice. Maine Coons are often unique characters, and she sounds like she qualified! Thanks,yes she did! The yapping dogs at the campground would run up to her and she would give them one of those "what is your problem" looks and keep walking. She was 8 so expected to have her longer,their average life is usually 15 years.521Views0likes0CommentsRe: Waiting at the Rainbow Bridge
Alice Springs,our camping Maine Coon cat took her last trip today,one she won't return from. We got her when she was about 6 months old,and took her camping to Florida the next day.Over the years she traveled many miles with us. My husband would love to walk her on a leash around the campground and oh they got a lot of attention,you don't see that often. I told him he did it for himself instead of for her as he liked the attention from the ladies who missed their cats left at home. We would have people come to our rv,knock on the door and ask to see her if she wasn't in her large outside crate. My husband passed away July 30,2012 from brain cancer,I lost her today to a large bone tumor on her right hind leg and hip. If they allow cats in heaven I know it was a joyful reunion between her and her daddy. RIP in Alice,you were the best,sweetest cat we ever had.520Views0likes0CommentsRe: I really miss camping but don't know if I can do it alone
Mountain Jack wrote: Howdy Dianne, i'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please take gentle good care of yourself. A used truck camper may be an easier rv for you to live in & travel to new beautiful Adventures. https://www.google.com/search?q=pic+of+9'+truck+camper&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=YZDlUcy8E-X5iwLAnYDQAQ&ved=0CEIQsAQ&biw=1524&bih=685 Take Care... Thanks,I actually have a rving couple that upon retiring traded in their tag a long for one of these,can't see the reasoning for that. Too small and still no room for that big litter box!!527Views0likes0CommentsRe: I really miss camping but don't know if I can do it alone
campincandice wrote: Dianne, you and I had talked sometime ago as my husband also died from the same brain cancer. I'm sorry for your journey! I also sold my trailer and tow vehicle, but luckily I found me a new camping partner! After 4 years of widowhood, I found someone who loves to camp as much as I do - we got married a few weeks ago and are now looking for a new rig! Good luck with your decisions - it's all tough... But as you know, life goes on, it's just very different. Candice Candice,good to hear from you and hear your good news. I'm so happy for you and hope you and your new camping partner have many miles,and smiles together. Its a little soon for me but hope I can find someone one day too to ride the roads with.527Views0likes0CommentsRe: I really miss camping but don't know if I can do it alone
I do miss rving,but I miss our Carriage,we looked long and hard to find the perfect one:fireplace,island in the kitchen,flat screen TV's,double door fridge,2 closets in the bedroom,pull out pantry,etc,etc after that anything else probably won't make me happy. In looking at floor plans they also don't have the room for a litter box for my 18 lb.Maine Coon,which is a must!526Views0likes0CommentsRe: I really miss camping but don't know if I can do it alone
daytona7 wrote: NOW, I read your last post!:S You mean there are no RV rentals in the New Bern area? What about down towards J-ville or Cherry Point? If you ever get in the Lakeland, FL area, send me a quick note. No,no rv rentals in my area. I Googled Cruise America and they have 3 locations in NC: Charlotte,Durham and Greensboro,none too near me.271Views0likes0CommentsRe: I really miss camping but don't know if I can do it alone
daytona7 wrote: Dianne, Very sorry to hear about Tom. If I'm not mistaken, I ran into you at the Carriage company a few years back. If you are worrying about not being able to handle camping anymore due to your back, Don't. Like most people are saying, get into a class "C" which would be easier for you to handle. While I was visiting an RV Resort in the Ocala area, I ran into an 84 year 'Young' single female who if lucky, weighed 90 pounds. She was a full-time RV'er and drove a 38 foot class "A" and needed a walker to get around outside. Remember, you are retired so you should be in No Hurry to go any place. And, 99% of the other RV'ers in your camping area would be more than happy to give you a helping hand if needed. We never went to the Carriage company,we bought ours in Florida, I think Leesburg? Yes,you met an 84 year old single female,but she may have years of camping experience under her belt. I,on the other hand was spoiled,I did the inside work and he did the outside,so totally clueless how it all works and I liked it that way! The last place we camped was at a campground near Duke when he had his surgery and my daughter and I did have to do the dump once but a friend came and broke it down,cleaned up and drove it back home for us.238Views0likes0CommentsRe: I really miss camping but don't know if I can do it alone
Thanks for the condolances and good advice,I'm still mulling it all over. There isn't anywhere near me that rents rv's and I don't want to put the money out for a new one,I may live a long time yet so have to be careful with my money. I wouldn't trust a used one unless I took a friend with me that would know what to look for. I guess I need to find a single guy,who likes cats that would like a travel partner. I'm a pretty good cook and good conversationalist. ;-)238Views0likes0CommentsRe: I really miss camping but don't know if I can do it alone
Terryallan wrote: Crowe wrote: Another option is to not buy an RV but to frequent campgrounds that rent trailers/cabins. You'd only have to handle your own car and not have to fight with sewer hook-ups, etc. I realize this is a compromise but it might take some of the stress away but still let you camp. This would be a great option. All the Myrtle Beach CGs have rental cabins, or campers. And many of the mountain CG do as well. You could still have the camping / campground experience, without having to set up any thing. The mountain cabins have fire rings, and picnic tables, just like the campsites do. The Cabins at James Island in Charleston. Have a great view as well. After all. What is the real difference between a RV, and a cabin in a campground? Not a lot really. Well I have noticed at a lot of campgrounds the cabins are set off from the campers. I recently returned from a trip to Archusa Waterpark campground in Quitman,Ms. where my husband and I camped several times to visit family in the area. The cabin was nice but no where near the campers. Will have to check out the cabins at James Island we camped there several times. Also with a rv I could take our Maine Coon cat, she went everywhere with us,pets aren't usually allowed in cabins.211Views0likes0Comments
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