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End of a Saga - We Sold Our "2nd Home"!

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Mortgage and Lending with Karen Cooper | Sr Mortgage Loan Originator ! NMLS # 223305 | First Federal Bank of Florida, Ocala, FL NMLS 223305

My family and I are big "get out there" kind of people. We work hard, and we've learned how to balance out that hard work with relaxation time.  We love to explore our world around us, and have done so many times via RV since our youngest was born. That kid has been with us while we put over 60,000 miles on that RV, plus more on the one we had before this RV.

Since moving from Southern California to Southern Oregon, we've done our fair share of exploring our new homeland in the RV, and also by car on day trips. But there is SO MUCH to do in our own area in around the Rogue River Valley, we haven't even put a dent in our list of things to do and places to see. If we drive two hours in any given direction, there are still a LOT of points of interest we want to explore. We have yet to make it to Diamond Lake, one of the favored winter play spots in an area filled with natural beauty.

Since gas prices crept up and since we got our boat, we find the RV just sits waiting for us to prime it up and hit the road. It drove me nuts seeing it sit there not being used. Since we have had so many wonderful experiences and happy memories in it, I thought the time may come to let another family build their memories in it. My husband thought differently (imagine that...spouses having opposing views on a point ;->!) For two years, I've kept my husband apprised of the expenses we paid out on the RV, reminding him of the last time it went out.I've also gently reminded him - okay, maybe not so gently sometimes - that on these vacations, I still get to cook and clean - woohoo!

Today is the end of a saga. We'll be exploring our lovely Oregon territory - but, in the Prius! And looking forward to hearing tell of the new owner's experiences...and having someone else cook and clean most of the time!

See you out there!

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Karen Cooper Southern Oregon|California Mortgage ConsultantKaren Cooper - Home Lending Advisor Nationwide

               NMLS #223305

 

Comments(12)

Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Karen, When our children were small we did lots of camping.  I have to be honest my idea of camping is now a nice condo with a shower, swimming pool,etc. 

Apr 08, 2010 03:30 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Karen, When our children were small we did lots of camping.  I have to be honest my idea of camping is now a nice condo with a shower, swimming pool,etc. 

Apr 08, 2010 03:30 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Karen, When our children were small we did lots of camping.  I have to be honest my idea of camping is now a nice condo with a shower, swimming pool,etc. 

Apr 08, 2010 03:30 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Karen, When our children were small we did lots of camping.  I have to be honest my idea of camping is now a nice condo with a shower, swimming pool,etc. 

Apr 08, 2010 03:30 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Karen, When our children were small we did lots of camping.  I have to be honest my idea of camping is now a nice condo with a shower, swimming pool,etc. 

Apr 08, 2010 03:30 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Karen, When our children were small we did lots of camping.  I have to be honest my idea of camping is now a nice condo with a shower, swimming pool,etc. 

Apr 08, 2010 03:30 PM
Melanie Hedrick
Elite Texas Properties, the best homes from McKinney to Dallas! - McKinney, TX
972-816-7205

Oh, another chapter in your life.  How fun that you had those great RV memories.  Now you can start some new adventures.

Apr 08, 2010 03:30 PM
Karen Cooper
Karen Cooper | Sr Mortgage Loan Originator ! NMLS # 223305 | First Federal Bank of Florida, Ocala, FL - The Villages, FL
Helping Homeowners w/Home Loans in 27 US States

Marchel - You and me both!

Melanie - I can hardly wait to see what's on the next page for us.

Thank you both for stopping by.

Apr 08, 2010 03:32 PM
Susan Brown
Keller Williams NE, Kingwood Texas (Humble & Atascocita too) - Kingwood, TX

Karen, I imagine with gas prices what they are, it's harder to justify the RV.  Especially if the expenses are outweighing the enjoyment.  I like the thought of another family starting their adventures. 

Apr 08, 2010 03:55 PM
Karen Cooper
Karen Cooper | Sr Mortgage Loan Originator ! NMLS # 223305 | First Federal Bank of Florida, Ocala, FL - The Villages, FL
Helping Homeowners w/Home Loans in 27 US States
Susan - often the past couple of years we chose to stay in hotels and board our dog for those very same reasons. Lots of happy memories to look back on, and many new ones to anticipate. Thanks for stopping by.
Apr 09, 2010 11:23 AM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Karen,

The Pacific North West region of our country is indeed a beautiful area.  Enjoy your exploration.

Apr 13, 2010 12:21 AM
Karen Cooper
Karen Cooper | Sr Mortgage Loan Originator ! NMLS # 223305 | First Federal Bank of Florida, Ocala, FL - The Villages, FL
Helping Homeowners w/Home Loans in 27 US States

Hi Richard - I'll be exploring it from the water this weekend! Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Thanks for stopping by.

Apr 17, 2010 04:37 PM