It was great meeting you folks this year in Boulder City. We really enjoy having our small Port House home base here in Florida where we can park our rig right outside to work on projects. The 50% travel or so works well for us, but we might do more once my wife retires in about a year. Enjoy your winter!!
Great to hear from you again after last spring, and we agree having the home base sure is a nice addition to the RV Lifestyle especially if you are able to have the RV right outside the side door. Good luck with your RV Adventures and hope to cross paths with you two again one day
Hi Tammy, we love getting home so we can start planning for the next trip. There is always something needing fixing either in the RV or Home so I always keep the tool bag handy (i'm guessing you and Scott are familiar with that routine as well. Thanks for watching
We still have our home in the PNW -I like the mixture of travel and home -We go March 1st to May 1st -couple small trips in the summer staying Northwest-Then September 1st to November 1st -back home till March -We really look forward to our trips ⭐️🚌🇺🇸🎉☀️
Well, that out-take at the end demonstrated how serious you are about your videos!?! Boy! No wonder they are so good. You work really hard at them. I figured you do, but this was informative. Thank you for the small insight into your process and thank you for going to so much trouble! Safe travels!
Thanks for such a complimentary comment, I really appreciate it. I do try to tell a story with my videos but often times it it makes no sense at all even to me when I watch one of our videos. So I work on a video until i'm happy with it then publish it and feel some folks will like and understand them and the rest will click the button and go on to the next video and we will all be happy. So it is great to hear when someone enjoys watching
For me, the shop is the number one reason to maintain a home base but keeping Pearl happy is probably the most important reason and she loves having a place to call home.
I went through Eugene Oregon this summer also, so I went to Tru toppers and Had them convert my Slide Outs toppers to true toppers and I love them. No more slide out topper is flapping in the wind.
Hi Tim, I replaced our toppers in 2016 and 2018 and the 2016 ones are getting pretty bad and need to be replaced. I was hoping True Top would last 10 years but having them out 365 days a year takes a toll on them I guess. We hate that flopping noise when it gets windy so hopefully I get the two bad ones changed this winter. Look forward to seeing you guys come January
I bet Thanksgiving dinner was awesome. Pearl's cooking is just what the doctor ordered. I can only imaging Laurie's is too. Gary helped me with replaced my 2 toppers last winter in Florida. I need to replace my chairs. I have the cheap chinese stuff where it flakes off. Little bit different!!! Yeah, can't wait to hear. Love the behind the scenes stuff!!
Hi Joe. yes it was a good holiday meal, hope you had a great Thanksgiving with family as well (which i am sure you did).That Gary is a project oriented dude, it seems he is always improving things on his rig and now he bought a house to keep him busy...Your idea of taking a cruise seems to be a much wiser strategy than some of us land lovers have.
We love Quartzsite, hope we can get everything working in time to make the big tent event in January but as you know, there is always something needing attention with most RVs'. Thanks for watching Steve and enjoy the winter desert weather.
Im sure there are several folks across the border to help us out but without some sort of referral, I am a little Leary even if the price is right. I really like the gentleman that came out and gave us our quote but only time will tell just how good of a job they will do. Im guessing we will have the finished seats back for our next video so we will all know how it goes soon. LOL
Hi Bob and Pearl. WOW you had a lot to replace. A lot of money and time. Bob it is good to see that I am not the only one that has to do more than one take. LOL Enjoy your time at home.
Hey Don, you are right as it seems there is always something needing attention on the RV. But in-between repairs, I get to do videos LOL Hope you had a great thanksgiving and good luck with finding some warmer weather, it seems you are pointed in the right direction (south)
Welcome home. But Bob, never thought I would hear you say the words hot water heater. I’m sure you meant to say, and probably just missed in the editing process, water heater.😊
Nope, that is how I say it even if it is a little redundant, Pearl tries to help me with using proper english and sentence structure but it just doesn't seem to be my nature. LOL she hasn't given up yet though.
Howdy Dennis and Kerri, you two have covered some ground since retirement and the last time we got to visit. All is still going great for us and im guessing you and Kerri are still loving the RV lifestyle. If I remember correctly you two had decided on a 5 year plan for full timing, and you're coming up on the halfway mark sometime next year, which makes me curious on how that's going. Are you ready to put down some new roots or you still enjoying being foot loose and fancy free traveling in your RV?
@@JustPassingThru Actually, we had a tw0-year plan which would have ended in March. After leaving Islamorada we have decided to travel through the spring and summer. Pondering where to live and possibly continue traveling part-time like you do. Have a Merry Christmas and a great 2024!
Love following you guys. I'm A do it yourself guy too and our water tank is due. So be it. Dave from Happy Valley Oregon. Getting ready to retire. 59 YO and shopping for a mid 2000s country coach. 2006_09 realm So our journey is going to start soon. Your videos are instrumental as with Mark and Sue. Our journey in Miles.. Love you guys!
Hi Dave, it is great to hear you are about to retire and begin your RV Adventures. That is such a fun and exciting time entering a whole new stage in life. Lots of big decisions and most all of them are fun with no wrong answers simply doing what works for you and your adventure. Good Luck and so glad to hear that us along with Mark and Sue have helped you with some of those decisions.
I doubt I will do a "How Too" video on the replacement of the toppers but Tough Top has a couple of great videos showing how to do it. It sure is nice when they are all tight and working just right. Good Luck with the project
By last year did you mean last January (2023) at Scadden Wash or last January (2022) at La Posa South? Our favorite is La Posa South but Scadden Wash is defiantly less crowded and several of our friends like it a lot. We kind of bounce between the two. Glad you enjoyed the video and look forward to meeting you as well one of these days
@@excavator1987 nope, we stayed in Scadden Wash in 2023, that was an imposter (LOL) there was a Monaco Rally several miles in and a number of coaches that look just like ours there.
i thought at that time you had a white toad and it was black.oh well happy trails.PS i do like my home base. 2001 37' Alpine black jeep.@@JustPassingThru
Great video, guys! Your Thanksgiving feast sure looked awesome! We'll be heading back to our home base before Christmas! It's nice to have a place to rest for a while! Hugs from Portugal!
@@JustPassingThru We decided (after we lost our little dog, Gracie last Fall - she lived 17 years), that we would travel to Europe this Fall, so we took a transatlantic cruise here (I hate flying). We've visited Spain, France, Italy and are spending a month in southern Portugal. We will travel back to FL in a couple of weeks on another transatlantic cruise. It's a late celebration of Scott's retirement. It's very affordable to live here for a while... Basically, a hotel with a kitchen, separate bedroom with a balcony (with a distant view of the sea) is $50 a day. Groceries are cheaper than the U.S. too. We are hoping to do more international travel while we can. Wishing you both a Merry Christmas!
@@laurawgarts Laura you sure make that sound very interesting and affordable. We did one trip to Europe in the early 2000's but I doubt we will try it again as it gets to be a little intimidating for an old dude like me. LOL. Although Pearl would LOVE it
Good Eye, We saw that too and had our termite company come check it out. Turned out to be an old trail from last year apparently but they treated it just in case. In most of Arizona most homes are treated for termites regularly and we are no exception. Thanks for noticing and letting us know just in case we didn’t.
Yes, that's definitely a good idea, we shut off all the water(except for drip system in the yard). I didn't drain the hot water heater but possibly should have. We have a great list of things to do before leaving for the summer that was passed down to us from previous owners and it is pretty complete with some items we would not have ever thought of
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It was great meeting you folks this year in Boulder City. We really enjoy having our small Port House home base here in Florida where we can park our rig right outside to work on projects. The 50% travel or so works well for us, but we might do more once my wife retires in about a year. Enjoy your winter!!
Great to hear from you again after last spring, and we agree having the home base sure is a nice addition to the RV Lifestyle especially if you are able to have the RV right outside the side door. Good luck with your RV Adventures and hope to cross paths with you two again one day
As always a great video
Hi Tammy, we love getting home so we can start planning for the next trip. There is always something needing fixing either in the RV or Home so I always keep the tool bag handy (i'm guessing you and Scott are familiar with that routine as well. Thanks for watching
Thanks for the calm happy video! Have a wonderful day, you 2 🌻☀️🌅
Hi Rusty, thanks again for our kind comments, so glad you enjoy watching our videos.
There is always something to fix. Both at home and in the rv. We just roll with it. Lynn and Danny
Hi Lynn & Danny, we couldn't agree more, but as you know, it is so much worth it to live the RV lifestyle
We still have our home in the PNW -I like the mixture of travel and home -We go March 1st to May 1st -couple small trips in the summer staying Northwest-Then September 1st to November 1st -back home till March -We really look forward to our trips ⭐️🚌🇺🇸🎉☀️
Hi Mary, they say variety is the spice of life and we love the two different lifestyles and like you said, We really look forward to the next trip.
Well, that out-take at the end demonstrated how serious you are about your videos!?! Boy! No wonder they are so good. You work really hard at them. I figured you do, but this was informative. Thank you for the small insight into your process and thank you for going to so much trouble! Safe travels!
Thanks for such a complimentary comment, I really appreciate it. I do try to tell a story with my videos but often times it it makes no sense at all even to me when I watch one of our videos. So I work on a video until i'm happy with it then publish it and feel some folks will like and understand them and the rest will click the button and go on to the next video and we will all be happy. So it is great to hear when someone enjoys watching
Welcome Home! Enjoy. I miss my Garage/shop when we are traveling,
For me, the shop is the number one reason to maintain a home base but keeping Pearl happy is probably the most important reason and she loves having a place to call home.
I went through Eugene Oregon this summer also, so I went to Tru toppers and Had them convert my Slide Outs toppers to true toppers and I love them. No more slide out topper is flapping in the wind.
Hi Tim, I replaced our toppers in 2016 and 2018 and the 2016 ones are getting pretty bad and need to be replaced. I was hoping True Top would last 10 years but having them out 365 days a year takes a toll on them I guess. We hate that flopping noise when it gets windy so hopefully I get the two bad ones changed this winter. Look forward to seeing you guys come January
I bet Thanksgiving dinner was awesome. Pearl's cooking is just what the doctor ordered. I can only imaging Laurie's is too.
Gary helped me with replaced my 2 toppers last winter in Florida. I need to replace my chairs. I have the cheap chinese stuff where it flakes off.
Little bit different!!! Yeah, can't wait to hear.
Love the behind the scenes stuff!!
Hi Joe. yes it was a good holiday meal, hope you had a great Thanksgiving with family as well (which i am sure you did).That Gary is a project oriented dude, it seems he is always improving things on his rig and now he bought a house to keep him busy...Your idea of taking a cruise seems to be a much wiser strategy than some of us land lovers have.
We are up the road in Quartzsite. Now I know where I can find a repairman.
We love Quartzsite, hope we can get everything working in time to make the big tent event in January but as you know, there is always something needing attention with most RVs'. Thanks for watching Steve and enjoy the winter desert weather.
Oh my gosh! Awesome video and the outtakes! OH BOY!
Howdy Guys, hope the wind has died down a bit for ya. I always hang on to the end of your videos just so Tinker & I can see how Bear is doing 🙂
i always enjoy your very interesting, informative and educational videos. i definitely want to learn more about your green screen. technic. :)
I have not been there for awhile but they use to do RV painting and upholstery at Navarros in Los Algadones.
Im sure there are several folks across the border to help us out but without some sort of referral, I am a little Leary even if the price is right. I really like the gentleman that came out and gave us our quote but only time will tell just how good of a job they will do. Im guessing we will have the finished seats back for our next video so we will all know how it goes soon. LOL
Never a dull moment for Bob the repair man😊
Howdy Robert, there is always something needing tuning up it seems like, but it beats sitting on the couch watching old reruns on the TV set. LOL
I'm with you, love to travel, but defiantly need a home base. Thanks Don & Tina
Hi Guys, great to hear from ya, we loved our 4 years of Full Time RV living but now we are with the Home Base crowd as well...
Hi Bob and Pearl. WOW you had a lot to replace. A lot of money and time. Bob it is good to see that I am not the only one that has to do more than one take. LOL Enjoy your time at home.
Hey Don, you are right as it seems there is always something needing attention on the RV. But in-between repairs, I get to do videos LOL Hope you had a great thanksgiving and good luck with finding some warmer weather, it seems you are pointed in the right direction (south)
@@JustPassingThru hi Bob, yes I am. Just no snow. Lol
Welcome home. But Bob, never thought I would hear you say the words hot water heater. I’m sure you meant to say, and probably just missed in the editing process, water heater.😊
Nope, that is how I say it even if it is a little redundant, Pearl tries to help me with using proper english and sentence structure but it just doesn't seem to be my nature. LOL she hasn't given up yet though.
We hope all remains well with you. It’s been a while since we’ve e seen you. Dennis & Kerri from Islamorada, FL.
Howdy Dennis and Kerri, you two have covered some ground since retirement and the last time we got to visit. All is still going great for us and im guessing you and Kerri are still loving the RV lifestyle. If I remember correctly you two had decided on a 5 year plan for full timing, and you're coming up on the halfway mark sometime next year, which makes me curious on how that's going. Are you ready to put down some new roots or you still enjoying being foot loose and fancy free traveling in your RV?
@@JustPassingThru Actually, we had a tw0-year plan which would have ended in March. After leaving Islamorada we have decided to travel through the spring and summer. Pondering where to live and possibly continue traveling part-time like you do. Have a Merry Christmas and a great 2024!
Love following you guys. I'm A do it yourself guy too and our water tank is due. So be it. Dave from Happy Valley Oregon. Getting ready to retire. 59 YO and shopping for a mid 2000s country coach. 2006_09 realm So our journey is going to start soon. Your videos are instrumental as with Mark and Sue. Our journey in Miles.. Love you guys!
Hi Dave, it is great to hear you are about to retire and begin your RV Adventures. That is such a fun and exciting time entering a whole new stage in life. Lots of big decisions and most all of them are fun with no wrong answers simply doing what works for you and your adventure. Good Luck and so glad to hear that us along with Mark and Sue have helped you with some of those decisions.
Welcome home. Ps. Are you going to do a video on the slide topper? I'm beginning to research replacements for mine. I'm hoping to DIY...Tough Tops?
I doubt I will do a "How Too" video on the replacement of the toppers but Tough Top has a couple of great videos showing how to do it. It sure is nice when they are all tight and working just right. Good Luck with the project
you guys rock ! hope to run into you some day. PS we seen you pull out of quartzite last year.
By last year did you mean last January (2023) at Scadden Wash or last January (2022) at La Posa South? Our favorite is La Posa South but Scadden Wash is defiantly less crowded and several of our friends like it a lot. We kind of bounce between the two. Glad you enjoyed the video and look forward to meeting you as well one of these days
january 30 2023 about 3 or 4 miles in on La pose Rd BLM. was that you ?@@JustPassingThru
@@excavator1987 nope, we stayed in Scadden Wash in 2023, that was an imposter (LOL) there was a Monaco Rally several miles in and a number of coaches that look just like ours there.
i thought at that time you had a white toad and it was black.oh well happy trails.PS i do like my home base. 2001 37' Alpine black jeep.@@JustPassingThru
Great video, guys! Your Thanksgiving feast sure looked awesome! We'll be heading back to our home base before Christmas! It's nice to have a place to rest for a while! Hugs from Portugal!
Hi Laura, I didn't know you two had headed over to Portugal, what fun... Safe Travels and we look forward to seeing you two next time.
@@JustPassingThru We decided (after we lost our little dog, Gracie last Fall - she lived 17 years), that we would travel to Europe this Fall, so we took a transatlantic cruise here (I hate flying). We've visited Spain, France, Italy and are spending a month in southern Portugal. We will travel back to FL in a couple of weeks on another transatlantic cruise. It's a late celebration of Scott's retirement. It's very affordable to live here for a while... Basically, a hotel with a kitchen, separate bedroom with a balcony (with a distant view of the sea) is $50 a day. Groceries are cheaper than the U.S. too. We are hoping to do more international travel while we can. Wishing you both a Merry Christmas!
@@laurawgarts Laura you sure make that sound very interesting and affordable. We did one trip to Europe in the early 2000's but I doubt we will try it again as it gets to be a little intimidating for an old dude like me. LOL. Although Pearl would LOVE it
That looks like a termite tube behind your water heater.
Good Eye, We saw that too and had our termite company come check it out. Turned out to be an old trail from last year apparently but they treated it just in case. In most of Arizona most homes are treated for termites regularly and we are no exception. Thanks for noticing and letting us know just in case we didn’t.
@@JustPassingThru We are in Phoenix and just had our first termites.
being away for all those months, why didn't you shut your water off? at least to the water heater?
Yes, that's definitely a good idea, we shut off all the water(except for drip system in the yard). I didn't drain the hot water heater but possibly should have. We have a great list of things to do before leaving for the summer that was passed down to us from previous owners and it is pretty complete with some items we would not have ever thought of
What is the yellow thing holding the baggie?
amzn.to/4142npR Baggie Racks and Pearl loves them to handle baggies for left over food.
What model dehydrator do you have?
amzn.to/3T5LHMz ours is 10 years old and still works just fine. it is the Sedona SD-P9000