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New Home for Forrest

Well, that didn't take long. I posted a couple of days ago that I was looking for a 320 or a nice 34 foot 270. Well, a beautiful 34 footer which we have admired for years became available and we seized upon it. The one and only Forrest Foretravel and his estimable following companion, Henry Honda, will soon be heading down to their new home in Arizona.
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

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Reply #1 –
Quote from: jor –
Well, that didn't take long. I posted a couple of days ago that I was looking for a 320 or a nice 34 foot 270. Well, a beautiful 34 footer which we have admired for years became available and we seized upon it. The one and only Forrest Foretravel and his estimable following companion, Henry Honda, will soon be heading down to their new home in Arizona.
jor

You have become our resident tester it seems
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

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Reply #2 –
John,

I can't express the joy I feel that Forrest & Henry will be in your care.  It is indeed a sad moment for Beth and I, but we are moving on to other interests as Forrest just did not get enough travel time. I wish you and yours the finest of times in the invinsible duo and that you too can create as many wonderful memories as Beth and I have.  The past 14 years have been wonderful with the Foretravel family and this wonderful forum; the best there is because of its membeship. So many wonderful folks that really care about our comraderie and interests in Foretravels.  Thanks to all the moderators for doing a wonderful job for us members.

I know I won't be able to stay away from this forum entirely, I just join in the membership that has been.

I will miss you all very much.
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

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Reply #3 –
Peter,

DON'T be a stranger.  Stick around.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #4 –
Peter, no!
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

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Reply #5 –
I'll miss you.

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

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Reply #6 –
Hi Peter & Beth,
  You will be missed here. I have always enjoyed your post. You have always been kind. Wishing you the best.
Raymond
Raymond & Babette Jordan
1997 U 320
1998 Ford Explorer XLT

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Reply #7 –
John,  that is really good news.  Enjoy.  Where is your AZ home?  Barry & Cindy

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Reply #8 –
Quote
Where is your AZ home? 
We're neighbors! PM'd you.
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

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Reply #9 –
Quote from: jor –
We're neighbors!

As we are, will be in Ajo in October for the winter, come over and visit! Congrats on the fresh coach.  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #10 –
Jor- congrats on your new coach.

Peter & Beth-hope your new adventures are fun, exciting, lots of travel, and do wave when you see the elusive Foretravel moving down the road- it could be one of us...........

 ^.^d
Ted & Karen
2001 U270 36' - sold after 12 years full timing

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: Ted & Karen –
Jor- congrats on your new coach.

Peter & Beth-hope your new adventures are fun, exciting, lots of travel, and do wave when you see the elusive Foretravel moving down the road- it could be one of us...........

 ^.^d
Ted,
Let me know when you're back in town.  Would love to get together again sometime.  Regards,
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

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Reply #12 –
Peter and Beth, we are sorry to see this.  But new and wonderful adventures await in the next couple years.  Our best to you both, Roger and Susan
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #13 –
Peter as long as I have been around here you have given a lot of help to folks.. You and your bride are the right kind of folks.. Hope you will continue to post as people make a forum more so than Motor Homes.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Reply #14 –
Here's Forrest and his little brother that follows him around Henry going to their new home in Arizona with their new adoptive parents Captain jor and First Mate Judy.

This happened today (Aug 18, 2016) 14 years after our adoption. It was sad to see them go. But they could not have asked for better caretakers. Jor & Judy will make lots of new memories with the boys real soon.
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

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Reply #15 –
Maybe a name change for Forest?
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #16 –
Quote from: Peter & Beth –
  It was sad to see them go.

Yup, a big part of your lives going down the street. It's a poignant, bittersweet moment, as we've had with a previous coach, as well. I have a sneaking hunch, you and Beth are not done with this crazy lifestyle!  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #17 –
Quote from: mike leary –
Yup, a big part of your lives going down the street. It's a poignant, bittersweet moment, as we've had with a previous coach, as well. I have a sneaking hunch, you and Beth are not done with this crazy lifestyle!  ^.^d
Never is a very long time. We want to do other types of travel for the next few years.  Then, it's anybody's guess what we'll be doing.  Y'all know we like the camping style, hiking, golfing and touring micro brews wherever they are.  I'm fairly certain we will always be on the road one way or the other as we refuse to fly unless it's the only way to get there.

We are always open to host or lend a hand in whatever way to any of our FoFums in a moment's notice, so don't be shy.  There are still lots of you out there that we will likely meet at one time or another.  All it takes is a bit of will & desire.

Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

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Reply #18 –
Quote from: Peter & Beth –
Never is a very long time. We want to do other types of travel for the next few years.  All it takes is a bit of will & desire.

We've met, in the last few years, a number of owners that had Class A coaches that had switched to the "Super B coaches", as their road needs changed. They are very cool; for full timers, it would be tight spaces, but they can get to places we can't go!  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'
 

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Reply #19 –
Peter and Beth,

Thank you for your contributions....I still feel very much a newbie and you are one that reminded me about getting "Button Pusher" out when not in use keeping the systems all used and ready.  When 'Forrest" when to the gym so did "Button Pusher".  Ohio and Michigan can be tough climates....Enjoy your new adventures!!

Jeff
Jeff & Carrie
2023 Geneva 31VA
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED "The Button Pusher" - GONE 🥺