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Originally Posted by ZpackSux

Ok... now the thread is back...I'll post more..

So Mr and Mrs Zpacksux are looking for an RV... my daughter is 7 and my son is 15 months old... I'm thinking in 5 to 6 years, my daughter probably won't want to hang out with me..especially in a big RV camping out in the middle of nowhere in Montana.. so I think I should take advantage when I can... I should paint a big sign on the back of the RV... "Zpaksux"

If we get an RV...Porsche has to go...which I only had it for a month.

Ooooohhhh Zpack...the choices you face! Hmmmm - buying a multithousand dollar RV (I know - I did it!) to travel thousands of miles from Texas to Montana (did that too - the traveling thousands of miles thing....) with an 12 yo girl & a 6 yo younger brother - hmmm.....so who drives & who gets to drink????

We used to laugh about how our "tin can" started to rattle after we'd been in it for a few weeks. Well....you gotta do it once in your life so you might as well do it now. Your daughter isn't old enough yet to realize her life is controlled by her blow dryer & your son will love the dirt he can find.

Now....what about our dear spouse......Sarah, if I remember? Is she on board with this? Is it her parents you are visiting in Montana? If not...you might just want to add a bit of extra bling under the tree next week.

Too bad about the Porsche....but..you were gonna have to get rid of it once Little Miss ZPack gets her learner's permit cause that's the one she'd want to drive!

Ohhh - welcome back - we missed you!

Sarah is more into RV than me... it was her dad's dream to retire and travel in RV.. year before I started RX school... I went camping with her family to Sequoia Park.. in her dad's conversion van. Of course I slept in the tent lonesome..since we were just dating then. Right after the trip, her dad was diagnosed with liver cancer and passed away in 3 months.

In a way...she feels that we'll be realizing her dad's dream.. and she's an outdoors gal anyways..

We know no one in Montana.. but I hear trout fishing is awesome there...

So if we can make an RV trip every summer cross country, it may be a worthwhile time spent annoying one another in a moving house fighting over a small shower.

Originally Posted by ZpackSux

Sarah is more into RV than me... it was her dad's dream to retire and travel in RV.. year before I started RX school... I went camping with her family to Sequoia Park.. in her dad's conversion van. Of course I slept in the tent lonesome..since we were just dating then. Right after the trip, her dad was diagnosed with liver cancer and passed away in 3 months.

In a way...she feels that we'll be realizing her dad's dream.. and she's an outdoors gal anyways..

We know no one in Montana.. but I hear trout fishing is awesome there...

So if we can make an RV trip every summer cross country, it may be a worthwhile time spent annoying one another in a moving house fighting over a small shower.

Zpack - I like you more & more. Good for Sarah! Nothing better than watching the water roll by on a sunny rock with a good book....but that probably won't be her with a 2yo

Turning in your Porsch will be well worth the memories you create with these trips with the kids.

I've been to Montana - the trout fishing was so..so, but the scenery was spectacular! (Fishing was better in Idaho) And....stop fighting over the little shower. Put the kidlets to bed & share it !

Originally Posted by sdn1977

Zpack - I like you more & more. Good for Sarah! Nothing better than watching the water roll by on a sunny rock with a good book....but that probably won't be her with a 2yo

Turning in your Porsch will be well worth the memories you create with these trips with the kids.

I've been to Montana - the trout fishing was so..so, but the scenery was spectacular! (Fishing was better in Idaho) And....stop fighting over the little shower. Put the kidlets to bed & share it !

Oh...I'll also be realizing the dreams of my golf buddies....how many times have we said...."boys..u know we should get an RV and go on a golf outing...live out of the RV for a while and play lots of golf..."

RV interest payment is tax deductible...it's considered a 2nd home..

Trout in Idaho should be very afraid...

Put a trailer hitch on the Porsche and buy a pop-up camper. It's so chique.

So of all the places you could go, you want to go to Montana? I'd die of boredom.

Originally Posted by WVUPharm2007

So of all the places you could go, you want to go to Montana? I'd die of boredom.

So sez the young man who lives in Morgantown.

Originally Posted by ForcedEntry

Put a trailer hitch on the Porsche and buy a pop-up camper. It's so chique.

Brilliant!!

Originally Posted by ZpackSux

So sez the young man who lives in Morgantown.

"I always have a ball in this town. I love Morgantown, it's the Riviera of Appalachia" - Pat Forde, ESPN college football analyst.

Originally Posted by WVUPharm2007

"I always have a ball in this town. I love Morgantown, it's the Riviera of Appalachia" - Pat Forde, ESPN college football analyst.

You and your high-falootin' analysts.

Originally Posted by WVUPharm2007

"I always have a ball in this town. I love Morgantown, it's the Riviera of Appalachia" - Pat Forde, ESPN college football analyst.

Aint no riviera in WV..

gas or diesel... slide out or not.. Class C or A...

decisions in life..

Originally Posted by ZpackSux

gas or diesel... slide out or not.. Class C or A...

decisions in life..

Get a Diesel...better gas mileage, more torque and towing capacity much longer intervals before engine rebuilds... if you can afford it, go class A...Class C is basically a suped-up conversion van. whatever you do, expect to sell the RV for about 25% or less of what you bought it for when it's time to get rid of it.

Better yet, get a VW Westfalla

Originally Posted by ZpackSux

Aint no riviera in WV..

Ain't no soul anywhere else....

So what's up with the Pac-10, Z?

Originally Posted by WVUPharm2007

So what's up with the Pac-10, Z?

I have no idea..I just got back from NY.. where NCAA football doesn't exist.

I hope a Pac-10 team loses tonite against my Aggies.

As long as USC wins ...that's all it matters for Pac-10.

Originally Posted by Caverject

Get a Diesel...better gas mileage, more torque and towing capacity much longer intervals before engine rebuilds... if you can afford it, go class A...Class C is basically a suped-up conversion van. whatever you do, expect to sell the RV for about 25% or less of what you bought it for when it's time to get rid of it.

Better yet, get a VW Westfalla

We're thinking a smaller class A around 30-32 ft. Gas.. Diesel would be nice but I don't think it's necessary for a 15,000 lb class A without slideouts. And I can't justify paying additional 20K for a diesel... looking for 2 to 3 years used with 10,000 miles or less.. Found a few here and there.

And Rutgers is literally beating the crap out of K-State. A team that beat Texas. 37-10 in the 4th? What, Texas couldn't handle these dolts?

Originally Posted by sdn1977

Zpack - I like you more & more. Good for Sarah! Nothing better than watching the water roll by on a sunny rock with a good book....but that probably won't be her with a 2yo

Turning in your Porsch will be well worth the memories you create with these trips with the kids.

I've been to Montana - the trout fishing was so..so, but the scenery was spectacular! (Fishing was better in Idaho) And....stop fighting over the little shower. Put the kidlets to bed & share it !

Try Paddlefishing on the Missouri River breaks between Winifred and Fort Peck. Trout fishing in Big Creek near Lewistown. Elk Hunting over by Roy (if you're into that) Licenses are expensive for out of stater's. Northern Pike is good fishing too out on the Northeast side.

You could also do Bass fishing north of Missoula over at NinePipes or Take a boat out on Flathead lake. (Phil Jackson has a house on the Lake, you could stalk him ) National Bison Range was a good visit, get buffalo burgers and Huckleberry shakes afterwards.

For Sarah, if she likes sapphires, they have a place where you can dig your own. (Ask about Yogo sapphires, they're supposed to be better than standard Montana Sapphires)

I hear there's not much prettier than Highway to the Sun going through Glacier NP. If you go in July-October there are 13+/- Indian reservations where you could see Pow-Wow in progress. Flathead is one of the safest reservations. I'd avoid Fort Peck, Northern Cheyenne/Crow reservations overnight.

I could ramble on, but I digress

Originally Posted by Farmercyst

Try Paddlefishing on the Missouri River breaks between Winifred and Fort Peck. Trout fishing in Big Creek near Lewistown. Elk Hunting over by Roy (if you're into that) Licenses are expensive for out of stater's. Northern Pike is good fishing too out on the Northeast side.

You could also do Bass fishing north of Missoula over at NinePipes or Take a boat out on Flathead lake. (Phil Jackson has a house on the Lake, you could stalk him ) National Bison Range was a good visit, get buffalo burgers and Huckleberry shakes afterwards.

For Sarah, if she likes sapphires, they have a place where you can dig your own. (Ask about Yogo sapphires, they're supposed to be better than standard Montana Sapphires)

I hear there's not much prettier than Highway to the Sun going through Glacier NP. If you go in July-October there are 13+/- Indian reservations where you could see Pow-Wow in progress. Flathead is one of the safest reservations. I'd avoid Fort Peck, Northern Cheyenne/Crow reservations overnight.

I could ramble on, but I digress

Farmer,

Those are awesome recommendations and I will hit those spots years to come. Are you an Arkansan now in CA? I moved to AR after RX school and lived in Little Rock/Maumelle for 8 years.

Our first cross country trip in an RV will be to the Tuolemne Meadows off HWY 120 intersecting the Eastern Sierras to Yosemite. Will flyfish for native trout..

My wife and I made that trip in a Jeep Wrangler in 1991 the summer before I started RX school. We didn't take enough pictures.. and it's time to go back.

WVU is getting whooped. The whole danged team is injured. White, Slaton, Reynaud, Wicks, Bolden, Bruce...and on, and on...it's depressing to watch....

Originally Posted by WVUPharm2007

WVU is getting whooped. The whole danged team is injured. White, Slaton, Reynaud, Wicks, Bolden, Bruce...and on, and on...it's depressing to watch....

Bowl games aren't really that exciting... unless it's for the MNC.

Wow, Pat White just lead one of the finest comebacks I've ever seen. On one good leg to boot. Did you see that, Z? I'm in awe.

Originally Posted by WVUPharm2007

Wow, Pat White just lead one of the finest comebacks I've ever seen. On one good leg to boot. Did you see that, Z? I'm in awe.

Congrats on a sucessful season. I didn't watch the game but I'm sure it was exciting. Nothing like winning a close one on a huge come back.

I'm glad this college season is coming to a closure. I'm ready for the NCAAB to go in full swing.

USC got one of the three kids from Huntington, WV that are all world, Mr. Mayo, already committed for BBall. Watch out for USC next year, folks.

Originally Posted by ZpackSux

Sorry about AD.

I guess we've seen him for the last time as a sooner.

He'll do great in the NFL!

Alright...I was wrong. AD is playing his last game as a Sooner tonite.

Looks like Cinderella might be missing her slipper...

Originally Posted by WVUPharm2007

Looks like Cinderella might be missing her slipper...

Looks like Cinderella found it somewhere behind the Statue of Liberty!

Of all plays to lose a game, Oklahoma loses to the Statue of Liberty...too funny

Originally Posted by Caverject

Looks like Cinderella found it somewhere behind the Statue of Liberty!

Of all plays to lose a game, Oklahoma loses to the Statue of Liberty...too funny

LMAO!!

Hopefully Florida will win so Congress will step in and force a playoff. Mwahaha. That hook and ladder was awesome, btw.

Originally Posted by ZpackSux

Farmer,

Those are awesome recommendations and I will hit those spots years to come. Are you an Arkansan now in CA? I moved to AR after RX school and lived in Little Rock/Maumelle for 8 years.

Our first cross country trip in an RV will be to the Tuolemne Meadows off HWY 120 intersecting the Eastern Sierras to Yosemite. Will flyfish for native trout..

My wife and I made that trip in a Jeep Wrangler in 1991 the summer before I started RX school. We didn't take enough pictures.. and it's time to go back.

Yeah, I graduated from Paron High (5B schools aka podunkville). It's about 1/2 hour NW of Little Rock. Moved to NM with the fam in 1996, then TX in 97. Moved to CA in 99 been here ever since.

Did you ever consider the UAMS/UNM Nuclear Pharmacy program?

Went on a 2-yr mission to Montana/Wyoming. (Men in Black get to play occasionally) So I got to visit a few places, and hear about the ones I couldn't make it to.

Back to Football. Can't believe Razorbacks choked. Their D was killing Wisconsin all night long (negative yards rushing for the whole game) They just DO NOT HAVE A QB. Grrrr. Gators/Buckeyes should be good. Hopefully the UM/USC question is out of the way. Now we just need to see if it should have been UF in there or not.

Originally Posted by Farmercyst

Back to Football. Can't believe Razorbacks choked. Their D was killing Nebraska all night long (negative yards rushing for the whole game) They just DO NOT HAVE A QB. Grrrr. Gators/Buckeyes should be good. Hopefully the UM/USC question is out of the way. Now we just need to see if it should have been UF in there or not.

There is no way the Razorbacks should have lost. They looked to be a far superior team on the field. The 100+ yards of penalties killed them. It destroyed several scoring opportunities.

Originally Posted by Farmercyst

Yeah, I graduated from Paron High (5B schools aka podunkville). It's about 1/2 hour NW of Little Rock. Moved to NM with the fam in 1996, then TX in 97. Moved to CA in 99 been here ever since.

Did you ever consider the UAMS/UNM Nuclear Pharmacy program?

Went on a 2-yr mission to Montana/Wyoming. (Men in Black get to play occasionally) So I got to visit a few places, and hear about the ones I couldn't make it to.

Back to Football. Can't believe Razorbacks choked. Their D was killing Nebraska all night long (negative yards rushing for the whole game) They just DO NOT HAVE A QB. Grrrr. Gators/Buckeyes should be good. Hopefully the UM/USC question is out of the way. Now we just need to see if it should have been UF in there or not.

Thought the Hogs played Wisconsin.

Z finds the RV. How appropriate... it's called "Pusher" short for Diesel Pusher.. but we're adding "Pill" in front of the "Pusher"

Originally Posted by ZpackSux

Thought the Hogs played Wisconsin.

They did, I fixed it. I'm not sure why, but I was thinking Huskers the whole time.

Originally Posted by ZpackSux

Z finds the RV. How appropriate... it's called "Pusher" short for Diesel Pusher.. but we're adding "Pill" in front of the "Pusher"

very nice. Custom plate "DRAMNH2"?

No.. it's "Pusher" written over "Allegro Bay"

Originally Posted by ZpackSux

We're thinking a smaller class A around 30-32 ft. Gas.. Diesel would be nice but I don't think it's necessary for a 15,000 lb class A without slideouts. And I can't justify paying additional 20K for a diesel... looking for 2 to 3 years used with 10,000 miles or less.. Found a few here and there.

LIAR!!!

Originally Posted by Caverject

LIAR!!!

Ehh.. I know. But drove the Diesel Pusher today... took the family for a ride... I think Sarah fell in love the moment Cummins turned over rumbling.. It's an awesome sound.

The RV drove like a dream... I like the way people cut me off and the way people move out of my way. Big vehicles rule!

Originally Posted by ZpackSux

Cummins turned over rumbling..

I just wanted to quote that

Congrats on the new purchase...now you can tailgate at a Texas A&M game the right way! (I am assuming that tailgating is non-existant at USC like it is at Miami, right?)

Originally Posted by Caverject

I just wanted to quote that

Congrats on the new purchase...now you can tailgate at a Texas A&M game the right way! (I am assuming that tailgating is non-existant at USC like it is at Miami, right?)

I will tailgate at Texas A&M..the right way. ehhh...USC is little too far.

Originally Posted by ZpackSux

I will tailgate at Texas A&M..the right way. ehhh...USC is little too far.

Next year maybe Dennis' year...who knows!

Originally Posted by Caverject

Next year maybe Dennis' year...who knows!

Well...aren't we the first game? A&M vs Miami?

Originally Posted by ZpackSux

Well...aren't we the first game? A&M vs Miami?

well...from what I understand Texas A&M will be our 3rd game of the season

We have a top 10 schedule next year, or at least it looks that way. We play Marshall, Oklahoma, Texas A&M (and that's the first three games of our season) and then those thugs from FIU

Originally Posted by ZpackSux

No.. it's "Pusher" written over "Allegro Bay"

I meant are you getting a custom license plate. I figured "DRAMNH2" would be a good one for constant road trips.

How does Michigan lose the Rose bowl...arggghh.

I wish they could have played it in suburban Ann Arbor.

Originally Posted by acetyl

How does Michigan lose the Rose bowl...arggghh.

I wish they could have played it in suburban Ann Arbor.

Does suburban Ann Arbor have 70 degree weather for a football game in an open stadium on Jan 1?

Detroit has a Dome.

The whole "Bowl games only in the South" thing is complete bull****, by the way. It's a bult in advantage for teams South of the Mason-Dixon Line. It's football, not a pie cookoff. The games deserve to be in 23 degree weather.

Originally Posted by WVUPharm2007

Detroit has a Dome.

The whole "Bowl games only in the South" thing is complete bull****, by the way. It's a bult in advantage for teams South of the Mason-Dixon Line. It's football, not a pie cookoff. The games deserve to be in 23 degree weather.

Don't be a hater. Rose Bowl..the grand daddy of all bowl games.. 23 degree weather is overrated.

Yeah - and don't forget all those floats in the morning in Pasadena with the petals and seeds and .....oh those cute college girls!

When I was growing up in S CA - it was a tradition to go to the parade - we were hauled up to Pasadena in the dark, bundled up & sat on the curb for hours drinking hot chocolate (I think the adults had something a bit stronger), watched the parade then went to the Rose Bowl & had a tailgate party until the game began.

By the time it actually started, who won or lost wasn't the issue anymore - it was just a perfect January day in S CA - it usually was! It rarely was anything but sunny & nice. It might rain the whole rest of the month, but Jan 1 was always nice.

Thats like moving the Macy's Day Parade to Dallas - just not the same.

But...I gotta say - I don't like having these bowl games go for so many days. I was actually interested in the Orange Bowl (Wake Forest is getting a significant part of my measly income!) & it was on the 2nd. The Cotton Bowl was on the 4th??? I think.....

I liked it when the whole bunch was on one or two days - gave me something to watch as I put away the oranaments.