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LDs Can Be Troublesome
I remember a few years ago, Larry W. mentioned that he finds LD projects on nearly every trip.   I thought to myself “I’ll never be like that.”  (His post is around here someplace).

Sadly I’ve succumbed to that same disorder which clinically is referred to as “Our LD Will NEVER, EVER Be Completed” Syndrome.   It’s a rather time consuming disorder characterized by an empty wallet and a persistent examination of anything that could benefit from a tweak or upgrade.   I could probably benefit from some form of therapy or at least some medication.

So what are we doing tomorrow?   I’ve not saying anything.  😇




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It's good to be resourceful and handy with tools.
Motorhome repair is costly for sure
2021 Mid Bath

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Ed, I feel your pain!   ;)
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264

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Ed-

Happens on the SOB side, too. Worse, actually... less well-built, more "features" to break.

At some point after we bought the LD, my wife said: "I didn't realize we were buying you a science experiment."

One fellow on a different forum has a signature on his "handle" that I appreciate each time I read one of his posts. It says: "To the engineer, the world is a toy box full of sub-optimized and feature-poor toys."

Final comment: Recovery began the moment I said to myself: "Sometimes it's better to leave things alone."

Mark H.
Former owner, 31-foot gas Class A
Former owner, 1997-8 mid-bath

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Ed, we keep a long list in my phone on the notepad app and check off things that are done ✔  Alas new items are added with great fervor so it is hard to keep up but we are working away at it.

     Karen~Liam
        98 ~ MB
           NinA
1998 ~ MB  WanderDaze
previously a 1984 Winnebago itaska- The Road Warrior, before that several VW Buses and before that a 1965 Chrysler Convertible Newport or our 1969 Chrysler La Barron with an ice box and a couple sleeping bags

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Sadly I’ve succumbed to that same disorder which clinically is referred to as “Our LD Will NEVER, EVER Be Completed” Syndrome.   It’s a rather time consuming disorder characterized by an empty wallet and a persistent examination of anything that could benefit from a tweak or upgrade.   I could probably benefit from some form of therapy or at least some medication.

I'm sorry to inform you that it's a terminal disease. Fortunately, it can be controlled by yielding to your obsession and going with the flow.
No matter how perfect your LD is, there are always little things that would make it even better.
One side effect is a better-looking or functioning LD, fine-tuned to your needs.

Larry

Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze

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Manual steps just coming out of the paint shop - I’m going to sleep a lot better tonight.  Hmm, what’s next project?
2001 MB
* Not to be confused with Larry W (3000 of my posts are actually from expert Larry W due to Yahoo transition mis-step)


 
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OK OK

My name is glen and I'm a LDaholic.  Sometimes I just unlock 'Baxter' and just sit in the back couch pondering  my next upgrade.    I confess the cheapest 'upgrade' was using a bit of steel wool on the exhaust.   <smile> Baxter needed her exhaust pipe sparkly.......

glen
personal fine art photo stuff
TF Mack | Flickr
It's all good .......
2014 Twin King

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Ya had to go and post that picture of removed steps....With what started as replacing my drain baskets because of age, I am in now in the middle of resurfacing my kitchen sink, replacing the bathroom sink faucet and not nearly done......and egads....I am now going goo goo eyes over that nice black shiny repainted  piece of metal.

When my project desires stop, I will certainly be 6' under and still wondering how to repaint my new home.
 ;)
mar 🌴❤️🌺
Current 1 and only: 2003 LD Mid Bath 26.5
2017 Winnebago Minnie Winnie TT
2011 Dutchman Colorado 32' TT
2011 iCamp 14' TT
1985 Coachman Catalina 32' RV

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I always tell my friends who get into RV’ing that they just got themselves a new hobby and it ain’t necessarily camping😀
Steve
2003TK

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My name is glen and I'm a LDaholic.  Sometimes I just unlock 'Baxter' and just sit in the back couch pondering  my next upgrade.    I confess the cheapest 'upgrade' was using a bit of steel wool on the exhaust.   <smile> Baxter needed her exhaust pipe sparkly.......

Hallelujah!   We’re not alone.   And just today we were sitting in Katie Belle feeling very lucky.   We proudly admit to being LDaholic!  🎉