wayne77590 Report post Posted November 12, 2022 Ross, totally understand. Good luck to you and as stated, don't be a stranger. Fill us with BS of your new endeavors. 🤡 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 12, 2022 You can continue to educate the rookies. We are all coming up on that time. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted November 12, 2022 I'm happy for you Ross. We're still in limbo with repairing our MH after 7 months of it parked at the body shop. By the time we do get it back, we too may be unable to use our MH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted November 13, 2022 There comes a time for all of us. It just seems that some don’t know when it is time. Not only does Melanie use a walker full time, but I have had 5 surgeries in the past year for detached retina. I am still legal to drive through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted November 14, 2022 Hang in there Ross. Detached retina's are fixable. I had a severe blow to my head about 8 years ago. Next day saw my eye Dr. He immediately sent me to a specialist in Greenwood who used laser surgery to reattach both retinas. My eyesight is as good now as before that accident. Kinda freeked me out, he did the laser surgery while I was awake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniee Report post Posted November 15, 2022 Haven’t seen Carl- aka Manholt on here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 15, 2022 Last I hear they were on a cruise. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 19, 2022 Anyone else see the email promoting the open roads app and fuel discount? I think it is a good deal and hope it helps FMCA to. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted November 19, 2022 Yep, I got the email also. Good deal for someone just joining FMCA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) On 11/19/2022 at 11:32 PM, wayne77590 said: Yep, I got the email also. Good deal for someone just joining FMCA. I haven't received anything like that whats up? Edited November 20, 2022 by rayin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 20, 2022 On 11/20/2022 at 2:02 AM, rayin said: I haven't received anything like that whats up? This email has been sent by FMCA on behalf of Open Roads SPONSORED CONTENT Open Roads Dear FMCA Member Are you a Diesel RV Owner? If so, let us save you some money! We have teamed up with the Open Roads Fuel Program to bring you an opportunity to save money on your fuel costs. By clicking the attached link, you can become a member and begin saving money on your fuel. To welcome FMCA members, Open Roads will waive the $20 48-hour Processing fee for any new Open Roads Members from the FMCA Family. We are so excited about this great opportunity to save you money on your fuel costs. Waiving the $20 48-hour Processing Fee enables you to get your card in time for your holiday travel. Apply Today! This is what I got Ray. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 20, 2022 This is the latest one I recieved. FMCA wants you as an FMCA affiliate! What’s in it for you? Money! For each new FMCA member that joins using your unique URL, you will receive $10. What’s in if for the new member? Benefits, discounts, education, events and chapters! As you already know, FMCA offers its members exclusive benefits and comprehensive group rated discounts that are specifically tailored for the RV owner. But that’s not all, they will also receive $10 off their first year of dues. So immediate and long-term savings. What could be better? How do you sign up to be an FMCA affiliate? It’s quite easy. Login to your FMCA.com account and click on the red button on the left hand side that says, Affiliate Program. Here you will find the instructions on how to connect your PayPal account or how to bypass connecting your PayPal account. This second option is for those of you who wish to promote FMCA but not receive payment in return. Don’t worry though, your new member will still receive their immediate $10 discount on their first year of membership. If you are interested in becoming an FMCA affiliate, simply visit https://www.fmca.com/fmca-affiliate to learn more. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at marketing@fmca.com. FMCA I am wondering why we arn't a affiliate just as a member? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted November 21, 2022 Ray, you have to be nice to everyone if you want FMCA emails!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) On 11/21/2022 at 4:14 AM, wayne77590 said: Ray, you have to be nice to everyone if you want FMCA emails!! Oh crap, now you tell me. My cousin just texted me from Hawaii, our winter RV park in FT. Myers Beach is washed away. we're stuck at home with 16° this morning because our MH has been at a body shop since April, and I've gotta be nice. Edited November 21, 2022 by rayin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted November 24, 2022 Well, consider the MH being in the shop was fortunate otherwise you could have been in Ft Myers!🤡 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) Well leastways I got my full deposit back. I wouldn't go near Ft. Myers Beach for the next 2 years at least. My cousin has a permanent place there, she said there is nothing to do, see, or visit. No restaurants are open, no stores open, if you need groceries or anything you must drive outside the flooding zones Virtually all the RV parks that could open are full of temporary workers now, even if we could travel. To complicate the cleanup, Lee County FL has a mandatory recycling program, so everything must be sorted somewhere during the cleanup efforts. We did make plans to winter in Harlingen TX if we got our MH back in time, but Progressive Ins. is still dragging their feet about the supplement, saying they will not pay more than the original Progressive adjusters estimate, the arbitration process is ongoing. Edited November 25, 2022 by rayin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted November 27, 2022 On 11/21/2022 at 4:34 AM, rayin said: Oh crap, now you tell me. My cousin just texted me from Hawaii, our winter RV park in FT. Myers Beach is washed away. we're stuck at home with 16° this morning because our MH has been at a body shop since April, and I've gotta be nice. What about the east coast of Florida? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted November 27, 2022 On 11/27/2022 at 7:17 PM, jleamont said: What about the east coast of Florida? No MH to travel, still at body shop, since April__. The only reason we wintered in FL was to be near my cousin anyway. I think we've spent our last winter in FL., prices were already getting ridiculously high; $1,300/month + living expenses. Those affected business's will either have to recoup their losses or close the doors. We can stay near Harlingen TX for 1/3 the cost of FL and the beach is a day-trip away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 28, 2022 (edited) On 11/27/2022 at 8:46 PM, rayin said: We can stay near Harlingen TX for 1/3 the cost of FL and the beach is a day-trip away. Well the coast South Padre Island is 50 miles. Something you might look at if you might want acess to military hospitals/medical care or outher services is the Frederiksberg area of the hill country. Not to far from San Antonio. Bill Edited November 28, 2022 by wildebill308 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted November 28, 2022 I looked at the average winter weather in Fredericksburg TX and it isn't much different than SW. Indiana hill country, a bit windier, just as well stay home. I don't do military hospitals or clinics, nor do I do VA facilities (although registered). Between Medicare and TFL I don't have medical or hospital bills, and prescription drugs are $12 for 3 months supply for each script. Thanks for the thought anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted November 28, 2022 I like our area. Texas City, TX Yearly Weather. Texas City is at latitude is 29.3838N, and that latitude runs close through Gainesville, FL. Yep, gets cold and sometimes below the 32˚ mark but only for a few hours. There have been exceptions but overall we are a good clime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 28, 2022 On 11/28/2022 at 2:27 AM, rayin said: just as well stay home. What fun is that? I will stick to my home base in FW Yes we get cold fronts but they don't last long. Still better than where I grew up on lake Erie west of Buffalo on the state line where it realey snows. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted November 29, 2022 Oh my, yes! Buffalo last week or so had 80 inches of snow. I can't walk in stuff like that I'd never see where I'm going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted November 29, 2022 (edited) On 11/28/2022 at 4:16 AM, wayne77590 said: I like our area. Texas City, TX Yearly Weather. Texas City is at latitude is 29.3838N, and that latitude runs close through Gainesville, FL. Yep, gets cold and sometimes below the 32˚ mark but only for a few hours. There have been exceptions but overall we are a good clime. This is from weatherspark.com "In Texas City, the summers are long, hot, and oppressive; the winters are short, cool, and windy; and it is wet and partly cloudy year round." However the graphs do not reflect that statement. That is a vast improvement over Bloomington IN. You have me thinking_. Edited November 29, 2022 by rayin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted November 30, 2022 On 11/27/2022 at 8:46 PM, rayin said: No MH to travel, still at body shop, since April__. The only reason we wintered in FL was to be near my cousin anyway. I think we've spent our last winter in FL., prices were already getting ridiculously high; $1,300/month + living expenses. Those affected business's will either have to recoup their losses or close the doors. We can stay near Harlingen TX for 1/3 the cost of FL and the beach is a day-trip away. That makes sense. Campgrounds out here are pricey, not sure if it’s only here but costs are shooting through the roof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
