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[ctp13]

Thanks for adding me 
My name is Chuck im old :Vietnam class of 66/67  
Retired teacher , Farrier and Blacksmith .

Im not gonna be a full timer Wife has another 10 years of work 

I have a 2000 gmc Safari AWD  that is finishing up its work life ,and will start it Fun life.

And a 1972 Mercedes 309D. Camper. Presently not being used. I took the poorly constructed motorhome conversion out so its empty .

Looking at all the information I see here ill be busy for awhile .

Happy Roads

 

[ilovemyvan]

Nice to have you aboard ctp13. I'm pretty sure you will find a lot of answers and inspiration here.

Nicole

 

[Queen]

Hello and welcome, Chuck!

Love the whole blacksmithing, farrier thing, such a cool endeavor.

 

[cyndi]

Welcome to the CRVL forums, ctp13! Thank you for your service and sacrifice. And welcome home!!!

There are plenty here in the planning stages and lots of part timers, too. We're glad to have you.

To help you learn the ins and outs of these forums, this "Tips & Tricks" post lists some helpful information to get you started. We look forward to hearing more from you.

 

[Theadyn]

Hi and Welcome!!

 

[rvpopeye]

ctp13
Welcome aboard matey !
Thanks for your service in Nam and congratulations on making it back , we all lost so many friends there !

You've found a great place for ideas for your fun van and the Mercedes too.
Hope to hear more from you as your projects develop.

Nobody has said it yet but we love before/progress/after pictures .

Post your questions and you'll get lots of answers.......

 

[dhawktx]

Welcome Chuck! You've found one of the best groups of individuals on the 'Net!

 

[FreeAtLast]

Chuck - thank you for your service, Sir! I missed Vietnam by one year. Those were terrible years to be a youngster - thank you for being a man at a child's age.
Find a way to support both of you and insist that she retire early. Do it today. Tomorrow is not promised (I know). She will thank you over and over again. Enjoy your lives NOW! (my 2 cents)

 

[ryegal]

thank you for your service.Welcome I am new here also but  I felt so welcomed right away.  there is a lot of good people and good help.  welcome

 

[WriterMs]

Sounds like you have lots of raw material to work with.. experiment with.. have fun with.

So as you get one or both ready. is your wife on board for weekend or vacation trips? Those let you test out how well what you build functions. And gives both of you a chance to see if a future if full-time travel would make both of you happy.

I'll echo all the thanks given for your service -- sadly, I know that during your time of service there were not always a lot of "thanks" to be had.

I'll be among those eager to see what you decide on and build out!