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11 years ago

Yeah, old Rusty Jones is still in good health, and still able to take nourishment every day, along with a can of bubbly every day! I'm thinking of the many years we camped, all over the USofA., and the many friends we made while doing it. Saw a lot of country, and a lot of states. The good old days!
I tried selling my motor home, but everybody wanted it for free. Then, a relative asked if i'd take $500 for it! He got it for that, and now its his prize, to use on his fishing jaunts.
So, if all goes well, and i can hold onto my health, maybe i'll get out again. Depends on Ruth's health. I won't go if she needs me here.
So, you folks get out there and see the country, as much as you can, before our esteemed president clamps the socialist fist down on yer heads. Have fun! Rustyj

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michelliot
11 years ago
Hey Rusty,

Hope all is status quo with you guys. Healthy new year to ya.

Unfortunately, I believe my camping days are dwindling as well. Where I used to go every month, now it is to become sporatic at best. My son decided to leave scouts this year and though he said he'd go camping without the troop, I can't see that happening too often with both of our work/school responsiblities. I did, however, get a call from the troop fathers who said they miss our presence and that I should go up to the next trip even if my son doesn't. I believe it's going to happen and I've already got approval from my family to partake.

So the thrill is not done yet. The camping boxes are still filled ready to go at a moment's notice. I do miss the anticipation knowing when i'd be going next, but this is good enough for now. I'll probably be lucking going 2 or 3 times a year. If that.

Stay well,
elliot

This post was edited by michelliot on Wed, Jan 16, 13 at 10:04
sunnydisposition
11 years ago
Seems all our camping days are dwindling. A couple of years ago we bought a new 2011 Sundance 5th wheel hoping to camp more since we retired. Unfortunately my DH's health went downhill (he is on oxygen full time now) so we have only used the camper about 5 times. Such is life, I guess.

Liz
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