Leap of Faith

[escape artist]

I recently received a nice "Thank You" card from Reace and Tammy and all the people at ETI for the purchase of my new Escape 19. I would like to say "Thank You!" back for all the thought and effort they all have put in to producing such a fine product. I especially want to commend VERENA for her excellent presentation at my orientation. I was coming in after 8 hours on the road and I didn't feel much was sinking in. But as go through all the procedures and run through the systems I can hear her instructions coming forward. Good job!
I am getting adjusted in a trailer park in Salt Lake City while I am still working full time. But in another month I will be out on my own. I don't think I could have made a better choice. Took a couple of days last week to experience life without hookups out on the Pony Express Trail. I like it!

Hi: johnwarrensimpson... Seems like your "Leap of faith" has landed you with all your wheels on the ground. For me retirement is the best job I've had... shoulda done it first. LoL Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

 

[MyronL]

Read your site. Many great days of dark nights on the dusty trail ahead!

 

[roguebooks]

Great thread and original post. Helpful. Big decision looming. Forums like these are a blessing.

 

[johnwarrensimpson]

End.Beginning

Yesterday I retired from nearly 15 years at the University, including graduating with 2 Bachelor's degrees in 2015. Tomorrow I will be leaving Salt Lake City after over 24 years. A lot of memories, most of them not so good. But all my experiences, for better or worse, have got me to this point. And I am satisfied with that. My first destination is Elko NV where I will establish myself as a Nevada resident and get used to living off my retirement income. I have to appreciate all those who have done this before and all the wisdom they have shared on these pages. And I am going forward with equipment that I know was thoughtfully designed and carefully put together. It's the three of us now in this relationship: the trailer, the truck, and myself. If any one of us does not perform well this experience is not going to have a pleasant outcome. See you down some long dusty roads.
Photo: site PK5 VIP Residential Park. Salt Lake City. Right along the Jordan River.

 

[Mucram (2018 19’ escape)]

Wonderful posts here. Hope you will enjoy lamoille canyon. So many great places in Nevada to explore. Best wishes, Julie.

 

[Marry-ESC]

Yesterday I retired from nearly 15 years at the University, including graduating with 2 Bachelor's degrees in 2015. Tomorrow I will be leaving Salt Lake City after over 24 years. A lot of memories, most of them not so good. But all my experiences, for better or worse, have got me to this point. And I am satisfied with that. My first destination is Elko NV where I will establish myself as a Nevada resident and get used to living off my retirement income. I have to appreciate all those who have done this before and all the wisdom they have shared on these pages. And I am going forward with equipment that I know was thoughtfully designed and carefully put together. It's the three of us now in this relationship: the trailer, the truck, and myself. If any one of us does not perform well this experience is not going to have a pleasant outcome. See you down some long dusty roads.
Photo: site PK5 VIP Residential Park. Salt Lake City. Right along the Jordan River.

Wishing you the best John!!! Enjoy your days, admire creation, and above all: count your blessings!

 

[rbryan4]

Best wishes John from one former Utahn to another. Happy trails!

 

[johnwarrensimpson]

Here I am. I will be around Elko for a couple of months, so the Ruby Mtns. are going to get a lot of attention. Thanks.

 

[johnwarrensimpson]

They really are. They have helped me a lot.

 

[johnwarrensimpson]

Wishing you the best John!!! Enjoy your days, admire creation, and above all: count your blessings!

Thank you. I do.

 

[johnwarrensimpson]

Best wishes John from one former Utahn to another. Happy trails!

Thank you. I have had a lot of good experiences in Utah. There so much more ahead of me I don't know when I will get back.

 

[johnwarrensimpson]

Read your site. Many great days of dark nights on the dusty trail ahead!

Dusty indeed! The first thing I did when I pulled into town was head for the car wash. Now I will spend the next two days cleaning out the interiors! Great dark nights I find happen when the moon is not shining and when the weather cooperates. So it's especially nice when they happen.

 

[johnwarrensimpson]

Wonderful posts here. Hope you will enjoy lamoille canyon. So many great places in Nevada to explore. Best wishes, Julie.

Thank you.