Many of you know, last year Gary and I sold our huge house in Dallas, Texas. We bought an RV and our plan was to travel the United States for a while until we were ready again to settle down permanently.
My health changed for the worse and the travel adventure across the United States was put on hold. We are currently living in Pensacola, Florida while my health care needs are taken care of. Pensacola by no means is where Gary and I want to plant roots and call home; it is just a temporary location.
Our current location is an RV park located on the Naval Air Station Pensacola. Their policy is an RV can stay for 3 months and then must leave for 2 weeks before returning back to the park for another 3 month stay. Back in October we spent 2 weeks in another park near here that is also associated with the Naval Air Station, but not located on base. At that time I was going through chemotherapy and we had to stay here in this area.
The next time to leave our current RV park, we decided to store the RV for 2 weeks and went on our cruise in December.
December of last year in my post ‘My Message‘, I wrote that Gary and I initially were to spend Christmas with his family at the RV park, but the plans were changed due to unforeseen circumstances. Those unforeseen circumstances involve Gary’s younger brother experiencing major health issues. Some of you know Gary’s mom who suffers from dementia lives with his younger brother. Because of his younger brother’s health issues, we transferred mom to Gary’s older brother in Orlando when we drove there for our cruise.
Now it is March and time again for us to leave this park for 2 weeks. We again have decided to store the RV for 2 weeks and take a trip to Orlando for several reasons.
Gary’s older brother and wife are leaving for a weeklong trip and Gary and I will be staying with his mom during their absence. We are also seeking and searching for a possible location to plant roots and find a home base. We need a home base for several reasons and central Florida is our first choice. The home base will allow us to have a permanent residence where we can receive mail and a place we can come back to after our travel adventures.

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The home base will also allow for Gary to have access to a permanent VA hospital for his medical needs. Because our home base will be in a different area than our current location; I will need to find another health provider for my healthcare needs.
In 2 weeks, the RV is stored and we drive to central Florida to take care of mom and search for a possible home base.
Once the 2 weeks is over we will return to our current RV park.
Great planning😊
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Thank you Tink – have a great day my friend. 🙂
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Hope you will find a lovely new home base Terry! And when that is done – travelling!! 😄
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Thank you Sarah, things are in the works right now, with some searching to come. Lots to look forward to. I appreciate you very much. 🙂
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I´ll keep my fingers crossed that your search won´t take that long! Already looking forward to see your posts about it! 🙂
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Thank you Sarah! 🙂
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Central Florida sounds like a great choice ! Best wishes for finding that perfect permanent place, Terry.
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Thank you Van, I appreciate your comment. I will have more to come on this subject in the near future. Happy day to you my friend. 🙂
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Sounds like a good plan…you will eventually find the perfect home base! 🙂
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Thank you Linda, I think we will also, we have some locations already in mind. Happy Tuesday! 🙂
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I love Jacksonville! Hope to move there one day!! ❤️
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Jacksonville is certainly a nice place! 🙂
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But too far from where you want to be! Good luck!🍀
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Lots of choices in the Sunshine State Terry! Good Luck with it. Happy Day!
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Yes, lots of very nice places. We are considering our needs and desires before making a final choice. Thanks Cheryl, I hope all is well with you. 🙂
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The gang is waiting for a boogie post at some point in the future Terry? Maybe, another car wash one-they loved it?!
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I hope to have a boogie post soon, still a little more recovery to take place. Thanks Cheryl! 🙂
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Minus 5 here but spring is coming, we can see it. I like how you are mobile with lots of options and together you can discover the stories to share. It is hard to imagine choosing central Florida but I have only visited Florida a few times. So many nice communities along the coastlines to choose from and to experience in your home based. Now with technology it seems that with the exception of parcel shipping; email address is all we need. Heal up and soak up the sunshine for me, and enjoy a local orange!
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Yes, the coastlines are very nice, but we have specific intentions in mind with what we are looking for and therefore our choices become limited. More on the details to come. Thanks David, I will send some warm sunshine your way. 🙂
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When we trying to decide what to do if we sold and traveled….a home base is kinda important in my mind…we were going to use a mail box place to collect our mail and have it forwarded to atone when needed, but picking a home base was difficult….the question was answered once we bought this place in Yuma, well at least for know….have fun in Orlando…..xxkat
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We initially were not considering a home base, but because of my health issues, we need to have one. I will have more details on this to come in the future as to why we are picking a particular location. Glad you are enjoying Yuma – one of these days, I am going to come visit – I have never been there. Thanks dear kat. 🙂
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we were going to use my daughters house for getting boxes if I sent something but using a mail box place for retrieving mail and forward sending….
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Gosh, it’s never easy but the planning (your strong point, my friend) comes into play at times like this. I’m sending lots of positive vibes through the aether for finding your perfect home-base in your choice of location. May the search be easy and the finding be filled with delight 😊
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Thank you Osyth, we are planning to visit several places that best meet our criteria. More details to come in the future – thanks dear! 🙂
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Exciting! 🙂
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God Bless you both on your search for. “Home Base”.
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Thank you – have a happy day! 🙂
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Safe travels
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Thank you very much, I appreciate you very much. 🙂
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You are welcome
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You are welcome!
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Sounds like a plan!
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Thank you Lynn, planning in the works and we are looking forward to what is to come. Happy day my friend. 🙂
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It all sounds good dear
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I know you two (and Roxy) will find the perfect new home-base. 🤗
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Thank you Alexis, we have specific criteria and I do believe we will find the perfect home base. Thanks for stopping by, always appreciate you. 🙂
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Wow! you have so much to deal with, so much to think about, and so much to do. In saying that, you guys know how to plan, and seem to have nailed it, which is great. Isn’t it incredible how things happen in life. I am pleased you both will be able to care for Gary’s mom whilst his older brother and wife are away. I too, hope you find a more permanent place to stay, as that certainly will make life easier. Have a happy day my friend. 🙂
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Lynne, we do have much planning to take place, not just finding a possible new location but also the changing of medical needs. Planning is taking place and I will have more to come in the next several weeks. We are looking forward to taking our little trip also to have a change of scenery. Thanks for always stopping by each day – happy day to you as well. 🙂
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Good luck in your search for a new homebase. So much going on! Hang in there buddy! Hugs from Mars.
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Thank you Jodi, lots of planning, but all is good. Hugs to you as well. 🙂
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Best of luck in finding a home base and in continued healing, Terry! Thoughts, wishes and hugs your way!❤
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Thank you very much Tanya, I appreciate your continued thoughts and well wishes. Happy day to you. 🙂
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😊❤
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Now y’all decide to go to Orlando? After I’ve been down there five million times? Well, shitballs! LOLOL
Hugs to you and Gary. 🙂
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Orlando for the visit – Gary’s brother lives near there. Not sure where we are looking for a home-base, much of it depends on where I plan to receive my medical needs. Thanks Laurel, we appreciate the hugs – happy day. 🙂
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I am happy t hear that you are feeling well enough to start traveling in two weeks. That’s great news! I hope you have a safe an enjoyable journey and come back feeling even better.
Blessings,
Dolly
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Thank you Dolly, we are looking forward to our little trip down South. I appreciate your comment and happy day my friend! 🙂
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Same to you, Terry!
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I am sure there are lots of wonderful opportunities in Central Florida for a new home base! Good luck on your hunt!
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I think we most likely will – looking forward to the hunt. Happy Day Kathryn. 🙂
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It’s the same with sailors and those who live on boats. Need a set spot for mail (hopefully a service that can forward things as needed. Computers are such a help now) and voter registration, family, health and sometimes you just feel like you need a home base. The perfect place will appear
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Yes, we will find that perfect place. The search will begin and we have some locations in mind that best fit our criteria. Thanks Phil, have a happy day. 🙂
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Sounds like you have everything well organised. I have a feeling that no matter where you are, the virtual spoons I send will continue to find you. 🙂
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Yes, I know they will – thanks Peggy! 🙂
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I Like your article, very inspiring and thank you for your post
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You are welcome, and thank you for stopping by to read and comment. I hope you have a happy day. 🙂
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your commitment is wonderful, I’m sure all will work out with home base details. good karma returns. enjoy your moments, they are precious.
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Thank you Roxie for the very nice comment – and yes good karma returns. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate the visit very much. Happy Day! 🙂
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Oh my….you do have much to deal with at this critical time with your health care! If I had a home in Florida, you would certainly be welcomed that is for sure. Keep us posted please. Hugs to you both ❤
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Thanks Sandra. The relocation will be beneficial for my future needs and I feel this is the best time to do it. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
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Always a pleasure to visit your blog, and your relocation sounds wonderful!! Have a very happy day! 🙂
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I hope Gary is okay. I just mention it because you referred to being near a permanent VA hospital for Gary’s health needs. Happy “Homestead” hunting.
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He is fine, he needs a VA home base, and currently his VA is still in Dallas, Tx.
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Good. 🙂
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p.s. I remember you sharing before that you find it difficult being around Gary’s mother for extended periods so here’s wishing you extra patience! lol
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Amanda, honestly, I have learned much more patience with her, because I understand here disease better. 🙂
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I know your new home is waiting for you somewhere and everything will get better. Take care and keep your spirits up, Terry.
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Thank you Clare, we will be looking soon for a place to plant some roots and all will be better. Thank you, and have a Happy Thursday! 🙂
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I hope your health is getting better! It is one of my dreams to to the whole RV thing… when my kids are grown.
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Thank you – I hope your dreams comes true some day. I appreciate you stopping by to read and comment – happy weekend. 🙂
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