May2025

A MESSAGE FROM TRUCKR

First, I need to apologize for the newsletter being almost a week late. I had a few medical issues which made it necessary for me to lay low for a few days, and then to top it off, I spent last weekend in the hospital hooked up ta about a zillion different machines. I'm happy to say that I'm home now, and I'm able to sit up, eat and use the computer. What else could an old guy like me ask for ??

Again, I'd like to remind everyone that this newsletter invites anybody and EVERYBODY to submit an article for publication. This is your newsletter, and reflects the feelings, experiences and thoughts of YOU, our chatters. to submit an article, all you need to do is to scroll to the bottom of this page, and click on the blue Trucker link. This will open an e-mail link directly to me. Tell us what you're thinking. We'd love to hear it !

We want all of you to know that Gathering 2026 will be a once in a lifetime event. Bethy is planning a gathering which will start on or about May 24, 2026 in New Orleans Louisiana !

If you miss this gathering, you'll spend the rest of your life asking yourself why.

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A MESSAGE FROM RUDDYDUCK

April sure passed us by in a hurry. May is here and half of the year is almost here. People are coming up with so many new inventions, new ideas, and ways to improve our country. Why haven't they come up with a new way to slow down time and slow the passing of these months. Most of us are on the wrong side of the calendar and we see the days and months go by too fast. It is great to see Bruce back at home and recuperating from his illness. We have missed him in the chat room and are so glad to see him back. Summer is almost here, and the heat will return. Get the AC ready, as you will need it soon. I have had mine on a couple days already.

I hope everyone is saving for the get-together in 2025. It's only about a year away and the time will pass quickly. I am afraid we are not getting any younger and our health is our biggest concern. We must do all we want to do before it is too late. Have a great month and I will be back soon with some hot weather news.

A MESSAGE FROM GIDGET

I hope everyone had a nice Easter even if you didn't hunt for eggs. LOL Actually it would be cheaper to hunt for them than buy them. I did notice last time I checked at the store that the ones I usually buy (jumbos) had come down about $1. Even more than their highest price earlier.

We had a great time with our visitors this month. Bruce's son Brian and our friends from Iowa were here. We went to Lake Havasu and crossed London Bridge to the island and had lunch. Then we went to Laughlin (across the river from us) and went through the car museum. There were some very interesting restored cars there including an ambulance that had been at Ground Zero during 9/ll. It had all the names of those who died during the attack of the trade towers. We also went on a river cruise on the Colorado River. We hated to see our friends leave after all that fun!

While Brian was here he helped Bruce move his motor home to a different location on our property. We all think it will be better because he will have more room to get in and out. Before the move his door was close to the fence.

Have a safe May and do come into chat on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 8 ET. We've been having a fun time there. Join us.

A MESSAGE FROM BRUCE

Well here we are, it's the first of May already and that means the year is almost half gone. I'm glad I am retired or I wouldn't get anything done.

My son who just moved down to AZ from OR. Came over on the weekend of April 20th from Show-low to help us move my RV to the other side of Jim & Linda's garage. Much nicer here as I have more room.. Yes I am pretty much settled in, still have a few minor projects to finish.

I am working on getting my strength back. It's going to take a long time. I am walking on my own now ( no cane). Guess it's time for me to admit that I am 86 not 46. My primary Care keeps reminding me of that fact. Also keeps reminding me to “get out and walk”.

It is now less than a year till the next reunion, so everyone needs to start making plans for our next “get together”.

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