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Thu, 17 April 2014 16:20  |
Robin Hood
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Tires were the worst thing I'd ever seen. $2,100 to replace all six. On top
of the 4900$ price.
Disappointed and tired.
On the other hand, discretion is the better part of valor. Or "Know when to
walk away, know when to run."
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Robin Hood
Jackson, MS
2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust. [message #247748 is a reply to message #247744] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 17:01  |
Robin Hood
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In case it wasn't clear, I decided not to buy the truck.
On Thursday, April 17, 2014, Robin Hood <loxley@gmail.com> wrote:
> Tires were the worst thing I'd ever seen. $2,100 to replace all six. On
> top of the 4900$ price.
>
> Disappointed and tired.
>
> On the other hand, discretion is the better part of valor. Or "Know when
> to walk away, know when to run."
>
>
> --
> Robin Hood
> Jackson, MS
> 2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
> 1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
> 1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
> 1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
>
>
--
Robin Hood
Jackson, MS
2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust. [message #247751 is a reply to message #247744] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 17:24 |
kerry pinkerton
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Good decision. Now you won't have to deal with getting rid of it once you've finished. Just rent and if it breaks down call them to come bring you another.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust. [message #247754 is a reply to message #247744] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 17:59 |
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ljdavick
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I'm a fan of trailers. If you had one of your coaches road ready with a hitch it would make for a great way to travel. I'd guess your Pontiac could pull the whole house, but that might not be the best combination.
Sorry to hear about the truck. Does your firm offer any moving assistance?
Larry Davick
Fremont, California
A Mystery Machine
'76 (ish) Palm Beach
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robin Hood" <loxley@gmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 2:20:44 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust.
Tires were the worst thing I'd ever seen. $2,100 to replace all six. On top
of the 4900$ price.
Disappointed and tired.
On the other hand, discretion is the better part of valor. Or "Know when to
walk away, know when to run."
--
Robin Hood
Jackson, MS
2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust. [message #247756 is a reply to message #247754] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 18:05 |
Robin Hood
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If it was just one move, I'd rent a uhaul. But thikeys like four moves.
On Thursday, April 17, 2014, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:
> I'm a fan of trailers. If you had one of your coaches road ready with a
> hitch it would make for a great way to travel. I'd guess your Pontiac
> could pull the whole house, but that might not be the best combination.
>
> Sorry to hear about the truck. Does your firm offer any moving assistance?
>
> Larry Davick
> Fremont, California
> A Mystery Machine
> '76 (ish) Palm Beach
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robin Hood" <loxley@gmail.com <javascript:;>>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org <javascript:;>, "The Poncho Power Mailing
> List" <poncho@thegarage.org <javascript:;>>
> Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 2:20:44 PM
> Subject: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust.
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> Tires were the worst thing I'd ever seen. $2,100 to replace all six. On top
> of the 4900$ price.
>
> Disappointed and tired.
>
> On the other hand, discretion is the better part of valor. Or "Know when to
> walk away, know when to run."
>
> --
> Robin Hood
> Jackson, MS
> 2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
> 1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
> 1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
> 1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
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1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust. [message #247759 is a reply to message #247756] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 18:21 |
Robin Hood
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To clarify:
Clear out Moms house, taking her things 100 miles to where she is now so
her house can go on the market soon.
Clear out my house so the contractors can repaint and install the new floor
and remodel so our house can go on the market.
Move older sister out of state with her new musing job.
Move our things to Jacksonville.
The two out of state moves renting trucks will run around two grand, maybe
$2500. The other stuff maybe $500. Call it three grand.
If I buy a truck for 4 or 5 grand, use it, I can sell it for around what I
paid, and not worry about how long im keeping it.
The truck itself represents actual wealth, and the flexibility and peace of
mind it provided has value. It can be converted back into dollars fairly
easily.
Or, I can just hemorrhage money to Uhaul or Penske.
On Thursday, April 17, 2014, Robin Hood <loxley@gmail.com> wrote:
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> If it was just one move, I'd rent a uhaul. But thikeys like four moves.
>
>
>
> On Thursday, April 17, 2014, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ljdavick@comcast.net');>>
> wrote:
>
>> I'm a fan of trailers. If you had one of your coaches road ready with a
>> hitch it would make for a great way to travel. I'd guess your Pontiac
>> could pull the whole house, but that might not be the best combination.
>>
>> Sorry to hear about the truck. Does your firm offer any moving
>> assistance?
>>
>> Larry Davick
>> Fremont, California
>> A Mystery Machine
>> '76 (ish) Palm Beach
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Robin Hood" <loxley@gmail.com>
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org, "The Poncho Power Mailing List" <
>> poncho@thegarage.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 2:20:44 PM
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust.
>>
>> Tires were the worst thing I'd ever seen. $2,100 to replace all six. On
>> top
>> of the 4900$ price.
>>
>> Disappointed and tired.
>>
>> On the other hand, discretion is the better part of valor. Or "Know when
>> to
>> walk away, know when to run."
>>
>> --
>> Robin Hood
>> Jackson, MS
>> 2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
>> 1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
>> 1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
>> 1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
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> Robin Hood
> Jackson, MS
> 2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
> 1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
> 1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
> 1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
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>
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Robin Hood
Jackson, MS
2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust. [message #247760 is a reply to message #247759] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 18:25 |
Robin Hood
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CFO thinks in the long run well be better of renting.
On Thursday, April 17, 2014, Robin Hood <loxley@gmail.com> wrote:
> To clarify:
>
> Clear out Moms house, taking her things 100 miles to where she is now so
> her house can go on the market soon.
>
> Clear out my house so the contractors can repaint and install the new
> floor and remodel so our house can go on the market.
>
> Move older sister out of state with her new musing job.
>
> Move our things to Jacksonville.
>
> The two out of state moves renting trucks will run around two grand, maybe
> $2500. The other stuff maybe $500. Call it three grand.
>
> If I buy a truck for 4 or 5 grand, use it, I can sell it for around what I
> paid, and not worry about how long im keeping it.
>
> The truck itself represents actual wealth, and the flexibility and peace
> of mind it provided has value. It can be converted back into dollars fairly
> easily.
>
> Or, I can just hemorrhage money to Uhaul or Penske.
>
>
>
> On Thursday, April 17, 2014, Robin Hood <loxley@gmail.com<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','loxley@gmail.com');>>
> wrote:
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>>
>> If it was just one move, I'd rent a uhaul. But thikeys like four moves.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, April 17, 2014, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>> I'm a fan of trailers. If you had one of your coaches road ready with a
>>> hitch it would make for a great way to travel. I'd guess your Pontiac
>>> could pull the whole house, but that might not be the best combination.
>>>
>>> Sorry to hear about the truck. Does your firm offer any moving
>>> assistance?
>>>
>>> Larry Davick
>>> Fremont, California
>>> A Mystery Machine
>>> '76 (ish) Palm Beach
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Robin Hood" <loxley@gmail.com>
>>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org, "The Poncho Power Mailing List" <
>>> poncho@thegarage.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 2:20:44 PM
>>> Subject: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust.
>>>
>>> Tires were the worst thing I'd ever seen. $2,100 to replace all six. On
>>> top
>>> of the 4900$ price.
>>>
>>> Disappointed and tired.
>>>
>>> On the other hand, discretion is the better part of valor. Or "Know when
>>> to
>>> walk away, know when to run."
>>>
>>> --
>>> Robin Hood
>>> Jackson, MS
>>> 2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
>>> 1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
>>> 1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
>>> 1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> GMCnet mailing list
>>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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>>
>>
>> --
>> Robin Hood
>> Jackson, MS
>> 2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
>> 1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
>> 1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
>> 1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
>>
>>
>
> --
> Robin Hood
> Jackson, MS
> 2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
> 1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
> 1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
> 1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
>
>
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Robin Hood
Jackson, MS
2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust. [message #247762 is a reply to message #247760] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 18:30 |
k2gkk
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One factor you haven't outlined is WHO has to pay for each (or all) of these moves!
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> Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 19:25:01 -0400
> From: loxley@gmail.com
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust.
>
> CFO thinks in the long run well be better of renting.
> > >
> On Thursday, April 17, 2014, Robin Hood <loxley@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > To clarify:
> >
> > Clear out Moms house, taking her things 100 miles to where she is now so
> > her house can go on the market soon.
> >
> > Clear out my house so the contractors can repaint and install the new
> > floor and remodel so our house can go on the market.
> >
> > Move older sister out of state with her new musing job.
> >
> > Move our things to Jacksonville.
> >
> > The two out of state moves renting trucks will run around two grand, maybe
> > $2500. The other stuff maybe $500. Call it three grand.
> >
> > If I buy a truck for 4 or 5 grand, use it, I can sell it for around what I
> > paid, and not worry about how long im keeping it.
> >
> > The truck itself represents actual wealth, and the flexibility and peace
> > of mind it provided has value. It can be converted back into dollars fairly
> > easily.
> >
> > Or, I can just hemorrhage money to Uhaul or Penske.
> >
>
> --
> Robin Hood
> Jackson, MS
> 2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
> 1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
> 1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
> 1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust. [message #247763 is a reply to message #247760] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 18:40 |
tphipps
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Rental costs are tax deductions as moving expenses. Take yours for move to Jacksonville, take sisters for her move to her new job. Absorb cost of moving mother. Moving expenses include night's on road, miles driven, and cost of meals. Include house hunting trip, and you at least begin to recover some of your costs. House repairs prior to sale also go under "house selling expense". Keep good records.
Tom, MS II, who missed your visit
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust. [message #247765 is a reply to message #247751] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 18:55 |
Ken Burton
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U-haul renting tip (Sorry Bob) Call U-haul and reserve a truck for the dates that you want, then several weeks before, cancel the rental. U-haul will call you back in a few days with a lower rate. When thy call stall them with any excuse like you need to get someone else's approval or you are getting a quote form Penske. They will call again, and again. Each time with a lower rate. We ended up at almost 1/2 of the original quote on a one way rental.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust. [message #247771 is a reply to message #247765] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 19:49 |
Bob de Kruyff
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| Ken Burton wrote on Thu, 17 April 2014 17:55 |
U-haul renting tip (Sorry Bob) Call U-haul and reserve a truck for the dates that you want, then several weeks before, cancel the rental. U-haul will call you back in a few days with a lower rate. When thy call stall them with any excuse like you need to get someone else's approval or you are getting a quote form Penske. They will call again, and again. Each time with a lower rate. We ended up at almost 1/2 of the original quote on a one way rental.
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No problem Ken--we do price match if you get a quote ftom Penske or Budget if they are lower. Right now with gasoline cheaper than diesel, you will also save with U-Haul.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust. [message #247772 is a reply to message #247771] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 19:56 |
stick miller
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I'm picking up my 14 ft UHaul truck and auto transport for the big wedding next weekend. 1948 Buick on the auto trailer and nothing in the truck. I weighed the options and decided it was worth the money to let UHaul worry about breakdowns, etc. Thanks, Bob, for your help in making this happen.
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust. [message #247775 is a reply to message #247772] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 20:09 |
Bob de Kruyff
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| stick miller wrote on Thu, 17 April 2014 18:56 |
I'm picking up my 14 ft UHaul truck and auto transport for the big wedding next weekend. 1948 Buick on the auto trailer and nothing in the truck. I weighed the options and decided it was worth the money to let UHaul worry about breakdowns, etc. Thanks, Bob, for your help in making this happen.
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You're welcome. You should at least put a cooler of beer in that empty 14 ft truck to get the right weight balance 
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust. [message #247776 is a reply to message #247775] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 20:16 |
stick miller
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One of the guys where I picked up the keys today suggested I pick up a truckload of Vidalia onions. I'll pass pretty close to Vidalia but don't want to deal with that. Enough on my plate.
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust. [message #247788 is a reply to message #247785] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 22:18 |
k2gkk
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Probably split rims. Have you checked prices for SOB tires? OUCH!
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> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> From: markbb1@netzero.com
> Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 21:54:55 -0500
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Truck trip was a bust.
>
>
>
> Robin Hood wrote on Thu, 17 April 2014 16:20
> > Tires were the worst thing I'd ever seen. $2,100 to replace all six. On top of the 4900$ price.
> >
> > Disappointed and tired.
> >
> > On the other hand, discretion is the better part of valor. Or "Know when to walk away, know when to run."
> >
> >
> > --
> > Robin Hood
> > Jackson, MS
> > 2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
> > 1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
> > 1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
> > 1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
> It is too late now, but what kind of rim mandates a $300 tire?
> --
> '73 23' Sequoia For Sale
> '73 23' CanyonLands For Sale
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