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05-15-2019, 08:59 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
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Out of the camper
Well with a glad and sad heart,I sold our 5th wheel over the weekend.As I've posted last year I lost my wife of 48 yrs to cancer. We loved to travel and see the country,and we did get to a lot of places. After she died,I lost the interest of going.Just no fun by your self.I did take the camper out for a three day trip to a lake we liked to go to.Just was really lost in that 42'. I decided to sell and I did.  I had a bunch of tears when the new owners pulled it out of the driveway. It was her pride and joy.The good thing is it's going to Table Rock Lake.In Shell knob.We used to go there 3-4 times a year when the kids were little,back in the day.Stayed at Lunker landing. Any ways,I think she would be happy with that.All y'all have a safe and fun time with your travels.Now to sell the the "Big Black Heifer"  
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05-15-2019, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Grayson County, Texas
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So sorry to hear this.... one of life's hard decisions. My B-I-L took his unit to a consignment RV seller this past weekend. He had a stroke from which he appeared to recover but his trailer backing skills have diminished.
Here's hoping for good fortune in the future with bright and sunny skies ahead.
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05-15-2019, 10:06 AM
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Scoundrel
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Montrose, Colorado
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Very sorry to hear of your loss. Camping creates memories which then become treasures.
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05-15-2019, 10:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveandSue
Well with a glad and sad heart,I sold our 5th wheel over the weekend.As I've posted last year I lost my wife of 48 yrs to cancer. We loved to travel and see the country,and we did get to a lot of places. After she died,I lost the interest of going.Just no fun by your self.I did take the camper out for a three day trip to a lake we liked to go to.Just was really lost in that 42'. I decided to sell and I did. I had a bunch of tears when the new owners pulled it out of the driveway. It was her pride and joy.The good thing is it's going to Table Rock Lake.In Shell knob.We used to go there 3-4 times a year when the kids were little,back in the day.Stayed at Lunker landing. Any ways,I think she would be happy with that.All y'all have a safe and fun time with your travels.Now to sell the the "Big Black Heifer" |
I'm sorry to hear you've lost your wife and travel companion; so beautiful that you have many happy memories.
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05-15-2019, 12:42 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Sad
Wishing you peace and serenity my fellow camper!! Can only imagine how your feelings are all over the place. This getting older and sick s__t is surely a tough time !! I feel ya!!! ;(
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05-15-2019, 12:56 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Virginia
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So sorry for your loss. !
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05-15-2019, 01:14 PM
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pburch
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Melbourne Fl
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Sorry for your loss!!!!
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05-15-2019, 01:27 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2019
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My Friend,My Hats' Off To You,And Your Mrs. ! Your touching story has no doubt touched many. Please try to take some Meaningful Time to right Your Ship after its' been torpedoed. The saying "Words Fail" applies.... God Love 'Ya !
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05-15-2019, 01:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time
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05-15-2019, 02:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Wheeling, IL
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Sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure there are many good memories.
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05-15-2019, 03:08 PM
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Don't Camp Enough
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Florida
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So sorry for your loss.
My BIL lost his wife 3 years ago. Like us, they loved camping. After she passed, he went out a couple of times alone and twice with us. Just wasn't the same. He sold his motor home and is trying to move on.
Good luck and prayers to you.
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05-15-2019, 03:10 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2011
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God bless you brother.
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05-15-2019, 03:34 PM
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Air Force Retiree
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Buffalo, NY
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Lost Wife
I too lost my wife to cancer 2 years ago, so I know the feeling. I ended up selling my class C with memories attach to it. But I had to get back to camping with my friends, which eases my loose, as we reminisce about the good time we all had. I just down sized to a 25' TT this year to continue camping like I know my wife would of wanted me to do.
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05-15-2019, 08:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
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My hubby and I both cancer survivors hope we can continue our journey for many more years to come. So sorry you lost your love. Perhaps you’ll want to try a much smaller unit and find some folks with similar interests to camp with. Kim and Fred
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05-15-2019, 11:32 PM
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bloodybill
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: park county colorado
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i truly feel what you are going through
i just lost my wife of 42 years two days after christmas suddenly
i know you feel a massive void hang in there my friend, think of all the priceless memories you have,
and you will see her again
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05-15-2019, 11:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: SE Arizona's Gila Vally
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Boy I know what you mean by an empty 5th wheel. We had bought our first 5th wheel spring of 2016 and headed out for Alaska. She passed away in Fairbanks June 6th 2016. So that left me with a brand new truck and 5th wheel and one sad Australian Shepherd dog. Well we managed to pull it together and continue to spend another two months in Alaska before heading home. Man that was a long haul running solo.
So I still have the truck and trailer and a new wife to share it with me.
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05-16-2019, 12:28 AM
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bloodybill
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: park county colorado
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackrock
Boy I know what you mean by an empty 5th wheel. We had bought our first 5th wheel spring of 2016 and headed out for Alaska. She passed away in Fairbanks June 6th 2016. So that left me with a brand new truck and 5th wheel and one sad Australian Shepherd dog. Well we managed to pull it together and continue to spend another two months in Alaska before heading home. Man that was a long haul running solo.
So I still have the truck and trailer and a new wife to share it with me.
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there is some sad stories on this thread
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05-16-2019, 07:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Maurice, LA
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After 48 years Sue will Always be with you Dave. You cannot see or touch her, but she will be with you never the less.
I am so very sorry for your loss...........but my belief is you will see her again.
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05-16-2019, 10:15 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Pelzer, SC
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Sorry for your loss
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05-16-2019, 10:57 AM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
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Sorry for your loss.
Cherish the memories and she will always be with you.
Best of luck going forward until you are together again.
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