We started our early retirement by heading southwest in our 39 ft. Winnebago motor home last October and planted ourselves in Apache Junction, Arizona for the winter. We have enjoyed the past five months immensely. We have met new people, seen new sights, and just plain enjoyed the contrasts between the Arizona desert and the Wisconsin North woods. We now love both.
So, as long as we are able, we will return to this beautiful desert area each fall to avoid the bone-chilling cold that our chilled bones appreciate less and less each year. I have been told numerous times by those we left in Wisconsin that this was the year to be gone. Record snowfalls, record temps - is all we needed to make another life decision that will likely surprise our family and friends.
Our beloved 2005 Winnebago is now for sale. We will drive it home, clean it out, spiff it up, and hope that we find a buyer. Wha
t we decided was that, although we still loved the RV lifestyle, we knew we would return to the Phoenix area. We can get to California, Sedona and the Grand Canyon, and Las Vegas in a few hours from this area. So what did we do?
We bought a house in a 55+ community in Mesa. Actually it is not built yet, but will be this summer. It is not a large house, but it is bigger than the motor home and with its two bedroom, two baths, will allow us to have a few of our friends and family visit us during those snowy Wisconsin winters. Oh, we will still travel, only now we won't be able to take our lodging with us. But it all works out.
We can't wait to get back home to Wisconsin, but honestly, we will be looking forward to returning to Arizona to see our new house next fall. We don't want to wish our lives away, so will try to stop projecting ourselves into next winter.
Anyone want a good deal on a nice motor home? Give us a call.
So, as long as we are able, we will return to this beautiful desert area each fall to avoid the bone-chilling cold that our chilled bones appreciate less and less each year. I have been told numerous times by those we left in Wisconsin that this was the year to be gone. Record snowfalls, record temps - is all we needed to make another life decision that will likely surprise our family and friends.
Our beloved 2005 Winnebago is now for sale. We will drive it home, clean it out, spiff it up, and hope that we find a buyer. Wha
t we decided was that, although we still loved the RV lifestyle, we knew we would return to the Phoenix area. We can get to California, Sedona and the Grand Canyon, and Las Vegas in a few hours from this area. So what did we do?We bought a house in a 55+ community in Mesa. Actually it is not built yet, but will be this summer. It is not a large house, but it is bigger than the motor home and with its two bedroom, two baths, will allow us to have a few of our friends and family visit us during those snowy Wisconsin winters. Oh, we will still travel, only now we won't be able to take our lodging with us. But it all works out.
We can't wait to get back home to Wisconsin, but honestly, we will be looking forward to returning to Arizona to see our new house next fall. We don't want to wish our lives away, so will try to stop projecting ourselves into next winter.
Anyone want a good deal on a nice motor home? Give us a call.
5 comments:
Well things are beginning to make a little more sense now. Hey you had to spend some time looking for a home - and no mention of it. This is quite a change - sounds good.
Oh, very interesting. Good thing I read your blog every now and then to find out what your plans are. You did pick the best winter to be gone with all the bad weather we had. Although, I have to say I enjoyed having the snow cover everything all winter instead of having everything brown all season long. That makes for a long winter. This winter reminded me of what it was like when I was a kid playing in the snow piles. But make no mistake, I will be glad when it is gone and the warm weather comes back. Congratulations on your new purchase. Good for you!! You both deserve it.
Glad you are in AJ. We need some more intelligent people like you!
Well, you obviously like Arizona! I can't say I'm not at least a little surprised, but it is probably the best thing in the long run (especially with the price of gas!). I think this qualifies you guys as "Snowbirds Emeritus) and fully expect you to become "50/50" er's (50% Wis./50% Ariz.). Probably April-Sept. WI and Oct.-March AZ. (give or take a week or so on either end)?
Congrats on a(nother) life-changing decision!
I knew this would surprise most everyone. It was also a sneaky way to see who was reading my blog! We are excited, but now have to sell the motor home during a depressed economy. There's a $500 finders fee for a referral that leads to the sale.
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