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    Default Another Chapter Begins

    Many of you know that I have referred to moving to Arkansas eventually.

    Our original plans were to put the house up for sale, wait the usual three months, and perhaps get out of AK by the end of summer.

    Well...things did not quite go as planned. We decided to put the home up for sale the first week in March...to give plenty of time for the above.

    The home sold in three days to the first people that looked at it.

    That put our house hunting on fast forward for sure. Been looking at potential properties for about a year. Thank you internet. Had a final list of five to go to AR for the hunt. Quickly narrowed it down to three...then...two. It turns out that our number one pick...was best after all.

    Bottom line...I bought a brand new home on an acre. We are going to be surrounded by farms....beautiful rolling pasture country, and lots of trees everywhere.

    We are going to be in NW Arkansas, 40 minutes from Branson, and smack dab in the middle of AR best motorcycle roads...per the AR State Guide.

    Now....close this house, close on the new home, coordinate the movers with getting three MC and some household goods to AR...and do this all no later than the 2nd week of May.



    I will NOT be at Spyderfest this year...but look for the moving truck going through Springfield about that time.



    Linda an I are humbled by how the Lord does work. This is obviously "meant to be."

    We are both looking forward to our new adventure together. Did I hear somebody say...shopping, shopping, shopping?
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    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

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    Congrats!!! That is a beautiful area down there. Have traveled thru that area before, and it can be breath-taking.
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    Congrats, wish you the best !!

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    Congrats AK, glad to hear all is going smoothly so far. Getting the house stuff done is the big part, everything else are details!! Looking forward to hearing about the first ride.
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    Congrats!

    Good luck with the move and everything!

    Deanna




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    on the new home!! Hopefully you will have the grill unpacked in time for the 4th of July to sit back and enjoy!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by CopperSpyder View Post
    on the new home!! Hopefully you will have the grill unpacked in time for the 4th of July to sit back and enjoy!!
    That is one of the items on our shopping list.

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    Fantastic news!

    Congrats on how this worked out. Now Kathy and I will have an easier time getting to you two for a reunion ride!
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    Quote Originally Posted by PW2013STL View Post
    Fantastic news!

    Congrats on how this worked out. Now Kathy and I will have an easier time getting to you two for a reunion ride!
    And we will be looking forward to it.

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    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    Welcome to the Sunny South.
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    So, will you be arspyderman?

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    Quote Originally Posted by wyliec View Post
    So, will you be arspyderman?
    A very valid question.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wyliec View Post
    So, will you be arspyderman?
    I had thought of that...but have decided no.

    I am entertaining ARtraveler...but actually am open to suggestions.

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    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grandpot View Post
    A very valid question.
    I had thought of that...but have decided no.

    I am entertaining ARtraveler...but actually am open to suggestions.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    Welcome back.Sometimes when its time to move,its time to move.

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    ..I bought a brand new home on an acre. We are going to be surrounded by farms....beautiful rolling pasture country, and lots of trees everywhere.

    Any of those farms 'Chicken' farms?




    Seriously, good luck on your new 'Life Adventure.'

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe T. View Post
    ..I bought a brand new home on an acre. We are going to be surrounded by farms....beautiful rolling pasture country, and lots of trees everywhere.

    Any of those farms 'Chicken' farms?




    Seriously, good luck on your new 'Life Adventure.'

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    Cattle only. No pigs or chickens. Its all cattle around where I am.

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    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

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    Welcome (Back!), to the "First 48...
    Once we retire and head South: you'll have a tough time avoiding us!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Welcome (Back!), to the "First 48...
    Once we retire and head South: you'll have a tough time avoiding us!
    We will look forward to meeting up with you folks in person.

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    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    ARtraveler...... Good name and a good song too. (For those of us old enough to remember it). Things really happened FAST for you. Going to be a very busy Spring. Best wishes and I hope your upcoming move and retirement exceeds your best expectations..... Jim

    And.......I will be watching to see how you transform your Avatar to your new lifestyle. :
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    Congrats my friend!
    Love the name change!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by canamjhb View Post
    ARtraveler...... Good name and a good song too. (For those of us old enough to remember it). Things really happened FAST for you. Going to be a very busy Spring. Best wishes and I hope your upcoming move and retirement exceeds your best expectations..... Jim

    And.......I will be watching to see how you transform your Avatar to your new lifestyle. :
    Yup! Arkansas Traveler is one of those old standard Bluegrass songs. I play it on a regular basis when going through my song list.

    RE: Avatar: that is going to be a good dilemma. The moose and bear woodcarvings are supposed to be going to a new home here in AK. They are going to adorn a bed and breakfast.
    Going to have to find something new. Going to check around...but it may take a bit of time to find the one that suits me.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    Great news. Hope all goes smoothly
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    Well that's Great News AK!

    Altho maybe both Felicitations and Commiserations are in order.... Felicitations for the successful transactions & the imminent move; Commiserations for the race to finalise everything that those transactions & the imminent move will bring with them! Sounds like you'll NEED to retire once you've got all that lot sorted - Oh, hang on, you have!

    All the best for the move to the new location and in this new chapter of your lives.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ARtraveler View Post
    Yup! Arkansas Traveler is one of those old standard Bluegrass songs. I play it on a regular basis when going through my song list.

    RE: Avatar: that is going to be a good dilemma. The moose and bear woodcarvings are supposed to be going to a new home here in AK. They are going to adorn a bed and breakfast.
    Going to have to find something new. Going to check around...but it may take a bit of time to find the one that suits me.
    Here is a suggestion for an Avatar: how about a spyder Deanna




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    Gremlin Bell
    Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
    Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
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    Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
    Ultimate F3 Floorboards
    Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
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    2023 F3 LTD Special Series , N/A N/A Mineral Blue

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