Good Golly, I Actually Made IT!!

Bird · Aug 21, 2005

Ron, I don't know for sure why Garry is doing that, but apparently you are not familiar with the full time RVer lifestyle. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif You need a "home" address and phone number, and if you are going to be traveling full time, you pick the one most favorable; i.e., low or no income tax (Texas - no income tax yet , maybe no sales tax (Oregon is popular), low or no personal property tax, etc. We simply used a mail forwarding service in Texas so our address and phone number looked like any street address with an apartment number (actually our account number). They would take phone messages, had an 800 number we could call for messages and/or to tell them where to send our mail about once a week (general delivery in whatever town). They would send the mail every day, weekly, monthly, one time only, etc. Some of the mail forwarding places are also RV parks where you can buy a lot, rent a lot, or whatever. It actually worked very well for us, and in those days, we didn't even have a cell phone.

ronjhall · Aug 21, 2005

Checked taxes for SD. No income tax and 4% sales. May be a good reason. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Golfgar4 · Aug 21, 2005

There's a reason you're a TBN Superstar Bird! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

You're dead on with your explanation. In fact, I'm sending this from the hotel room in Sioux Falls. We head over tomorrow morning to meet with the people at Alternative Resources to get some questions and have them point us in the right direction. They wil be handling our mail forwarding services while we "travel". We get the driver licenses and register to vote tomorrow, and we'll also meet with an insurance agent to discuss rates.

From what we've seen so far, Sioux Falls is a REALLY nice place. We're very impressed. We had an outstanding dinner at a place called The Granite City Grill & Brewery. Boy it was great! Why, they even have traffic lights in town!! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Only kidding all you South Dakotans! We've decided that when we have some more time, we want to come back here and spend a few days. I even saw just a beautiful golf course!! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

And Bird, no problem about the slideout comments. I appreciate the information. I will definitely keep an eye on the workings of those! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

ronjhall · Aug 22, 2005

So does that mean you will be changing your bio soon. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Wood_Butcher_Dav · Aug 23, 2005

Is this a small world or what? I believe I spotted your rig just north of Litchfield IL. going south on I-55 this morning around 7AM. Doing my morning commute, need to work a few more years to do what you’re doing. Have Fun

Dave

Spiffy · Aug 23, 2005

Now that's what happens when I don't read TBN enough: Didn't even realize you were in good ol' SD!

Glad you liked Granite City; if you enjoy brew-pubs, I'm partial to Dempseys in Watertown; I think they change their menu more often so I can't recomend a certain specialty, but the Scottish/Irish ambiance is a nice touch...almost any given night you can even request a live bagpipe tune or two. Of course, unless you're heading for ND or want to see the Terry Redlin Art Center (which I do recommend if you like nature art), I can't think of a good reason to stop in Watertown [it does have traffic lights though /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif].

A few years back, Pumpkin Center (population 1) was 10 miles west of SF, now it's just a Historical Marker....not as much fun sending people to Pumpkin Center anymore /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif. There are a still few similar towns West River though. Actually my wife used to teach K-8 in one-room schools until about 5 years ago; about half of them have been consolidated since.

You're welcome to stop by, but pinning me down can be pretty tough, and I can't even think of anything to see in my neck of the woods [prairie?!].

Have fun in SD and the rest of your adventures! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Golfgar4 · Aug 23, 2005

Well, some of it anway. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I think I just updated the info. about my new golf clubs, so that'll stay there for awhile.

Golfgar4 · Aug 23, 2005

( I believe I spotted your rig just north of Litchfield IL. going south on I-55 this morning around 7AM. )

Ooooo, I hope not! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Actually, I'm sure it wasn't, as I spoke with the previous owner this evening and he's taken it over to his dealer for a full oil change and lube job.

There are many running aorund that look like it though. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Golfgar4 · Aug 23, 2005

Yeah Chad, we did enjoy it. But we were so limited on time, that we just couldn't look at hardly anything. That's why we'd like to take an extra day when we go back in the next week or two. I'll try to remember to let you know when we'll be going. Maybe we could link up somewhere for a cool one at one of the local brew pubs! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Spiffy · Aug 24, 2005

Maybe we could link up somewhere for a cool one at one of the local brew pubs! 

You probably wouldn't need to twist my arm too hard....if you remember to, next time you're around this way just let me know. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif