18 years old today

[Railvan]

My SMB is 18 years old today. I picked up Railvan on this day in 2006 at the Fresno Sportsmobile factory.

I also retired today.

So, I am retired, and have a Sportsmobile. What should I do next? :^)

 

[shenrie]

Congratulations! Hope I can retire someday. That’d be neat.

I’d start by only logging on here when in dire need and start exploring!

 

[N147JK]

I retired last year. As I tell my wife.. "I served out my sentence". It's a big change, kind of disorienting at first. Enjoy your retirement.

 

[Twoxentrix]

Sounds like 2-14-24 the stars were in alignment for you ...and I say this with envy!

 

[marret]

Congrats and safe/fun adventures.

 

[schluchtenflitzer]

Congratulation. Go out with your 18 year old lady and enjoy the time. Explore the world!

 

[BroncoHauler-SMB]

Congrats on the retirement, I hit that milestone a little under two years ago.


Herb

 

[arctictraveller]

Congratulations, time to travel. It’s a bit muddy to do much in BC, but it’s the perfect time to explore all the desert has to offer. I expect to head out soon, care to join me?

 

[Railvan]

Congratulations, time to travel. It’s a bit muddy to do much in BC, but it’s the perfect time to explore all the desert has to offer. I expect to head out soon, care to join me?

Yes, I hope to hit the deserts and BC too, when it dries out. I have a trip planned in April to the southwest, and the timing is planned around a group so that is fixed. But I'll be in touch now that that pesky work thing is behind me!

 

[JoeH-SMB]

Heck yeah! Congrats!

Year 19 on my rig although my 3rd owner purchase was 2010. Seems like I could still sell my rig for what I paid for it if not more.

 

[Vindisl]

My SMB is 18 years old today. I picked up Railvan on this day in 2006 at the Fresno Sportsmobile factory.

I also retired today.

So, I am retired, and have a Sportsmobile. What should I do next? :^)

Congratulations on retirement! I did 5 years ago and never looked back. Did my 2nd Alaska Hwy tour exactly 30 years after the first in 1992 ( but that was in a class C rental back then ). I’m OG owner of a 23- year old rig BTW and he’s a keeper!

 

[HIGHCOUNTRYMIKE]

Railvan,
Another congratulations on your Retirment:
I will assume that you bought your VAN for a reason.
Well, it's time you fulfilled your reason!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought my van as a retirement present to ME 20 years ago. So we with both are 20 years into retirement. My 03 Sportsmobile and I both have 320,000 miles under our belt. I'm not a fan of snow or mud but don't let that stop you. Go Baby Go.
Hope to see you on the road.........
HIGHCOUNTRYMIKE 2003 Ford E350 EB Sportsmobile 4X4, 7.3, 320,000

 

[Vanimal]

Happy Birthday!

 

[deserteagle56]

I retired 7 years ago. At first it was wonderful. I still love being able to take off whenever the weather is good...but I get bored to death during the long winter months when I'm stuck inside and wish I had a job to keep me busy. But then I'm that type of guy who has to stay busy all the time...absolutely cannot sit down just to watch a movie or otherwise be idle. I blame that on my parents who instilled in us kids a tremendous work ethic and a feeling of guilt if being idle.....

So I'm putting a lot of miles on the Quigley, trying to act like I'm busy.....

 

[arctictraveller]

I retired 7 years ago. At first it was wonderful. I still love being able to take off whenever the weather is good...but I get bored to death during the long winter months when I'm stuck inside and wish I had a job to keep me busy.

Winter is my favorite time to travel, no crowds, amazing scenery, and lots of activity’s to keep me entertained. As long as I have a good heater and plenty of food and fuel, I’m in my element and It’s the best time to explore the desert if you don’t like snow.