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Old 01-29-2016, 06:51 PM   #1
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I retired TODAY! Ten Forward (the classic CLASSIC 5.0TA) is PERFECT... except I'd love to have an automatic cleaning/waxing exterior and self-cleaning interior. I heard at one time that came with a "cabana boy." Couldn't afford it THEN, can't afford it now. But still am waiting to hear about the new and improved mold improvements.... not sure how that happens when you've already reached perfection (without slides and something less than 25' long).
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Old 01-29-2016, 06:55 PM   #2
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Wow! Congrats! Let the good times roll.
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Old 01-29-2016, 06:59 PM   #3
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Seriously?!?! You retired? Congratulations!!!!!!!!! Maybe we should have all chipped in and hired you a "cabana boy" for a day to clean up Ten Forward for the Spring NOG ....
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Old 01-29-2016, 07:00 PM   #4
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Congrats Donna, enjoy your retirement....
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Old 01-29-2016, 07:00 PM   #5
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Old 01-29-2016, 07:00 PM   #6
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Way to go Donna! I thought for sure you had more time to go.
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Old 01-29-2016, 07:02 PM   #7
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Old 01-29-2016, 07:07 PM   #8
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Once the 2017 model is available for production, you can opt for the 2017 design without loosing your 2016 production spot.

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Dang, I was hoping for a silver lining, like some patient person would give up their spot to wait for the latest and greatest and we could sneak into one this summer. Oh well. Nice option for those who have orders in already, but it could be a tough decision.
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Old 01-29-2016, 07:08 PM   #9
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Donna - that is wonderful news! Congratulations!!!!!!!
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Old 01-29-2016, 07:15 PM   #10
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I retired TODAY! Ten Forward (the classic CLASSIC 5.0TA) is PERFECT... except I'd love to have an automatic cleaning/waxing exterior and self-cleaning interior. I heard at one time that came with a "cabana boy." Couldn't afford it THEN, can't afford it now. But still am waiting to hear about the new and improved mold improvements.... not sure how that happens when you've already reached perfection (without slides and something less than 25' long).
Congratulations, Donna! And I know you are so happy that you had already gone through the trouble of getting your 5.0ta. So you are ready to go! Enjoy your retirement.
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Old 01-29-2016, 07:27 PM   #11
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Wow ....congratulations ! You're retiring young , more time to travel .
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Old 01-29-2016, 07:36 PM   #12
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Congrats, Donna. You beat me by 9 weeks. April 1 is my big day.
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Old 01-29-2016, 07:38 PM   #13
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So, are we going to see Donna at Quartzsite?
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Old 01-29-2016, 07:40 PM   #14
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Congratulations Donna! Now you will have more time to travel.
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Old 01-29-2016, 07:51 PM   #15
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Congratulations Donna! We'll meet and toast at the Spring NOG!

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Old 01-29-2016, 07:54 PM   #16
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Great news Donna, hope to see you down the road while the rest of the world is at work.
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Old 01-29-2016, 07:57 PM   #17
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Old 01-29-2016, 07:59 PM   #18
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Congratulations Donna, and enjoy the retirement you worked so hard for. Just stay active and don't let the cobwebs accumulate. I guess that would have to be on you or in the trailer. Loren
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Old 01-29-2016, 08:02 PM   #19
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Excellent!!!

I actually have mixed feelings about retiring. Please let us know how it goes for you.

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Old 01-29-2016, 08:07 PM   #20
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Donna has retired

Welcome to the other side of life, the fun side. [emoji6]

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