New guy in AZ

[Barryusa]

Hello, my name is Michael.&nbsp;<br /><br />I'm 39 years old, and I grew up in Massachusetts. I live in Arizona now, and&nbsp;I miss living in the trees.&nbsp;The city life and career is taking its toll on me, and I dream about spending as much time up north in the White Mountains as possible. I am a firefighter, and spend as much time as possible up north in the summer to get a break from the heat, spend time with the boys before they are all grown up, and give the body and mind a break from the insanity.&nbsp;<br /><br />I came across this site doing research on converting an enclosed trailer and received a lot of great advice from Bob.&nbsp;The goal is to build the trailer, spend as much time out of the city as possible and provide feedback about the project from ideas I get here to share with others.&nbsp;<br /><br />The last five years have done a number on so many in our country, and I am inspired and motivated from the stories I read here and proud to be an American with all of you.&nbsp;<br /><br />Take care

 

[Vanhellsink]

Hi Michael from another newbie.&nbsp;

 

[cyndi]

Welcome, Barry! Looking forward to seeing pics of your build!

 

[yesican]

So glad you found us Barry.&nbsp; I'm looking forward to seeing your build.&nbsp; Rae

 

[dsps91]

Hi, Micheal. I'm also new to this forum, but am looking to convert a van and move down south. I've endured the cold winters for 53 yrs. and looking to warm up.<br />Good luck with your project.<br />Don

 

[Guest]

Hi Michael, welcome from New Mexico. Good luck on your mission and thanks for serving your community as a firefighter....<br /><br />Bri

 

[stude53]

<span style="color: #008000;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Welcome, Michael! <img src="/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /></span></strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #008000;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Thanks for your service as a first responder (fighting fires is tough work anywhere).<img src="/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /></span></strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #008000;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Bob</span></strong></span>

 

[Pikachu711]

Welcome to the group Michael!

 

[ttpadilla]

Welcome to the group, Michael.&nbsp; Many of us are new here, and it indeed, a group of great people, with so much information!&nbsp; I hope you enjoy your time here as much as I have.

 

[blkjak]

welcome .... blkjak

 

[blueberry]

Welcome from another newbie! <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">

 

[HoboBerg]

Welcome to the group Michael! I spent 6 weeks up in the white mountains this summer would never know your in AZ up there camped at 9700'

 

[Barryusa]

Thank you all!&nbsp;<br /><br />Yes, HoboBerg! You would never know you're in AZ when you're in the White Mountains.&nbsp;<br /><br />I hope to share as much as I gain from this site.&nbsp;<br /><br />Take care,<br />Michael