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First 'new' pickup - credit card payments getting ahead of mods -
Age: over 50 (can remember when 'lead sleds' were lowered in the rear . . .
From: (now) Boston's northern suburbs - have a house in Hummelstown, PA where we will retire to - orginally from Harrisburg, PA via 20 years active duty with the US Army (7 years as a Huey Crewchief and 13 years as a paralegal), served time in NC, SC, AL, CA, WA, GA, SVN (18 months), GA, FRG (3 years), TX, FRG (3 years), OK, FRG (4-1/2 years), IN - retired at Ft Benjamin Harrison, IN - moved to MA - moving back to PA when the spousal unit retires from the Feds - when I'm not 'playing' (wife's words) on the truck I am a brewer, I also do mead and wine - and one of these days I'll figure out what I want to be when I grow up . . . right now I look forward to working in the uniformed food service industry (do you want fires with that . . .) !
Bob
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[b]Truck:[/b] 2000 F-150, 4x4, SCab, XLT, Island Blue, Dark Graphite 40/60 Cloth Seats (F/R), Styleside, 157” Wheelbase, 5.4L EFI, 4-Speed Auto O/D, AM/FM/CD, Class III Towing Package (Imported Model!)
[b]Added:[/b] “Ex-Tang” Snapless Tonneau; Ford “Duraliner” Bedliner; “CDA” Paint Saver Pad; “Lund Runners” Truck Steps; “Husky” Splashguards; “Saddleman” Hood Protector; “WeatherTech” WeatherFlectors; 4th Brake Light (x 3!); “Pilot” Navigator 55 Watt Backup Lights; “K&N” FIPK; Lighted “Blue Oval” Logos – grill and tailgate, “Weather Tech” Floor Mats (retired for the summer); Wheelskin EuroTone Steering Wheel Cover (on order);
[b]Wants:[/b] “Flowmaster” Force II Exhaust System; “Exotic Wood” Dash Kit; “RoadMaster” Active Suspension; Remote Starter; Pilot Driving Lights; “Lund” Backdraft Tailgate Spoiler; “Superchip”; Remote Entry Keypad; . . .
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Age: over 50 (can remember when 'lead sleds' were lowered in the rear . . .
From: (now) Boston's northern suburbs - have a house in Hummelstown, PA where we will retire to - orginally from Harrisburg, PA via 20 years active duty with the US Army (7 years as a Huey Crewchief and 13 years as a paralegal), served time in NC, SC, AL, CA, WA, GA, SVN (18 months), GA, FRG (3 years), TX, FRG (3 years), OK, FRG (4-1/2 years), IN - retired at Ft Benjamin Harrison, IN - moved to MA - moving back to PA when the spousal unit retires from the Feds - when I'm not 'playing' (wife's words) on the truck I am a brewer, I also do mead and wine - and one of these days I'll figure out what I want to be when I grow up . . . right now I look forward to working in the uniformed food service industry (do you want fires with that . . .) !
Bob
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[b]Truck:[/b] 2000 F-150, 4x4, SCab, XLT, Island Blue, Dark Graphite 40/60 Cloth Seats (F/R), Styleside, 157” Wheelbase, 5.4L EFI, 4-Speed Auto O/D, AM/FM/CD, Class III Towing Package (Imported Model!)
[b]Added:[/b] “Ex-Tang” Snapless Tonneau; Ford “Duraliner” Bedliner; “CDA” Paint Saver Pad; “Lund Runners” Truck Steps; “Husky” Splashguards; “Saddleman” Hood Protector; “WeatherTech” WeatherFlectors; 4th Brake Light (x 3!); “Pilot” Navigator 55 Watt Backup Lights; “K&N” FIPK; Lighted “Blue Oval” Logos – grill and tailgate, “Weather Tech” Floor Mats (retired for the summer); Wheelskin EuroTone Steering Wheel Cover (on order);
[b]Wants:[/b] “Flowmaster” Force II Exhaust System; “Exotic Wood” Dash Kit; “RoadMaster” Active Suspension; Remote Starter; Pilot Driving Lights; “Lund” Backdraft Tailgate Spoiler; “Superchip”; Remote Entry Keypad; . . .
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[quote]<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Firezap:
[b]retiring to Columbia, Lancaster county PA area.[/b]</font>[/quote]
Firezap,
Just down in that area last week! If I remember correctly - Columbia is west of Lancaster on the Susquehanna . . . !
Last Thursday we went to the Chocolate Factory at Hershey (my house is about 3 miles from the park); went for a buggy ride in Intercourse; rode the train in Strasburg; and ate to the bursting point (especially fried chicken and Sho Fly Pie) at Good 'N' Plenty . . . !
Never thought I wanted to go back to that area but after spending time just about everywhere else - it sure looks good to me.
Where do you plan to shop when you move back?
The Depot at New Cumberland has a nice commissary but no PX (BX to you I guess) to speak of and Carlisle is quite a drive! Do you know of any place closer?
The best to you and yours . . . hope your retirement is all you expect it to be!
Bob
[b]retiring to Columbia, Lancaster county PA area.[/b]</font>[/quote]
Firezap,
Just down in that area last week! If I remember correctly - Columbia is west of Lancaster on the Susquehanna . . . !
Last Thursday we went to the Chocolate Factory at Hershey (my house is about 3 miles from the park); went for a buggy ride in Intercourse; rode the train in Strasburg; and ate to the bursting point (especially fried chicken and Sho Fly Pie) at Good 'N' Plenty . . . !
Never thought I wanted to go back to that area but after spending time just about everywhere else - it sure looks good to me.
Where do you plan to shop when you move back?
The Depot at New Cumberland has a nice commissary but no PX (BX to you I guess) to speak of and Carlisle is quite a drive! Do you know of any place closer?
The best to you and yours . . . hope your retirement is all you expect it to be!
Bob
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Yea just up Route 30.
I do some of my shopping at Redners just down the road from my Dad's house. The meats and deli's are cheaper then the commissary here, by about half. As for the BX/PX I don't shop there much now so no real problem. My dad has land in Juniata County so Carlise is on the way, it's about 60 miles. Was just there today at the All truck nationals. I'll have tricare as secondard health care, just love this new military. Just need to get a job that has good bennies.
I'm looking to retire in either southern Lancaster County or up your way if I get a job in Harrisburg.
I do some of my shopping at Redners just down the road from my Dad's house. The meats and deli's are cheaper then the commissary here, by about half. As for the BX/PX I don't shop there much now so no real problem. My dad has land in Juniata County so Carlise is on the way, it's about 60 miles. Was just there today at the All truck nationals. I'll have tricare as secondard health care, just love this new military. Just need to get a job that has good bennies.
I'm looking to retire in either southern Lancaster County or up your way if I get a job in Harrisburg.
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[quote]<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Firezap:
[b]I'm looking to retire in either southern Lancaster County or up your way if I get a job in Harrisburg.[/b]</font>[/quote]
Firezap,
The Feds have pretty good bennies if you can get in! I worked for the USDOT for almost 8 years before I decided it was not what I wanted to do.
I think I'll try to land a position as a candy bar at Hershey Park . . . [img]https://www.f150online.com/f150board/biggrin.gif[/img]
[b]I'm looking to retire in either southern Lancaster County or up your way if I get a job in Harrisburg.[/b]</font>[/quote]
Firezap,
The Feds have pretty good bennies if you can get in! I worked for the USDOT for almost 8 years before I decided it was not what I wanted to do.
I think I'll try to land a position as a candy bar at Hershey Park . . . [img]https://www.f150online.com/f150board/biggrin.gif[/img]