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09-22-2014, 11:36 AM
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Rivet Master 
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 739
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Zittle
I have started to write this several times in the last few weeks. Finding the right words is not easy. Mark Twain said it best: "she was my treasure, now she is gone and I am a pauper." My bride of 41 years has left this earth for the next adventure. On this forum she was Zittle with only two posts. Karen, fought a battle with Melanoma and died with family nearby on July 30. Karen enjoyed camping in the Minuet and bristled when I suggested we sell it to get something a little larger. Getting something larger was OK with her, but not selling the Minuet. We had planned a two week trip to SD, and WY early September. I decided to stick to the plan, visited with friends and family to the North. It was a relaxing and healing time.
Most of our camping was boon docking as we both enjoy the quiet. The one campground visited more than once is the City campground in Spearfish SD and the Minuet has been there every September for the last 7 years. Sometimes Karen was able to join me and other years I went alone. I always found a spot near the water. Camping alone is relaxing to be sure but not near as much fun.
The attached photo is out the door of the Minuet while camped in Spearfish.
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Royce (K0RKK) 146.460 simplex
Web page https://spearfishcreek.net/
AIR# 3913
'77' Minuet 6 Metre, behind a 2005 stock Jeep Rubicon with Equa-L-Zer hitch.
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09-22-2014, 12:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 21' Globetrotter
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,322
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So sorry to hear of your loss.
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09-22-2014, 12:21 PM
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Moderator
1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,255
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My heart goes out to you. We never get to choose how much time we have together, I'm glad you have so many memories of time spent together in your Minuet.
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Stephanie
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09-22-2014, 12:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
, Kentucky
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 4,251
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Very sorry for your loss. I hope Karen finds the perfect spot for a heavenly Minuet and someday you both find each other in that next great adventure. My prayers are with you both.
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-Rich
Rich & Yvonne
2006 Safari SE -Dora-
2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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09-22-2014, 04:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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So sorry for your loss ... I can only pray that warm memories are a comfort to you always.
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09-22-2014, 05:00 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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God bless. Jim
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09-22-2014, 05:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 30' Excella
1961 26' Overlander
1954 22' Flying Cloud
1981 28' Airstream 280
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,436
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Prayers for you, sir.
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WBCCI# 9259 AIR# 38927 TAC-TX 14
Stop Littering-Spay & Neuter-- Adopt From Rescue
No amount of time will erase the memory of a great dog.
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09-22-2014, 05:14 PM
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Full Time Adventurer
2007 27' International CCD FB
Nomadic
, USA
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,748
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Royce, I am sorry for your loss. Some say there is nothing more healing for the soul than quite time spent in nature.
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09-22-2014, 05:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,991
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So sorry for your loss. May you find healing in nature and your Minuet. Prayers will be said by all.
Kay
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09-22-2014, 08:06 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 27' Globetrotter
1999 25' Safari
Somewhere
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 861
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
I may be wrong, but I think I understand your reluctance to post this -- the act of writing about it makes it so much more final. I haven't lost my soul mate, but I have lost my mother and a sister; I can only speak from my experiences.
God bless; peace be with you.
Deb
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09-24-2014, 10:39 PM
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Silversun
2015 25' Flying Cloud
Arlington
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2014
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I seldom post...but this touched my heart. I have to say thank you for sharing.
We are all united when we can express our feelings with one another.
A human bond of honest emotion.
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[Ron and Karen Bray
2015 25' Flying Cloud
2014 Dodge Ram EcoDiesel
Northwest Washington
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09-25-2014, 05:48 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Broadway
, North Carolina
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 838
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It must be hard to open up to strangers, but you touch many. There are common bonds.
Thank you for writing.
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2006 Safari SE FB
2000 F150 4.2L (retired), 2011 F250 6.2L, 2010 ML550, 2000 Excursion 7.3L
Broadway, NC
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09-25-2014, 06:14 AM
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Rivet Master
1999 30' Excella 1000
small town
, Maryland
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 802
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No words can describe one losing a soulmate. I'm so sorry.
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09-29-2014, 09:36 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 739
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Thanks to all for the kind words, thoughts and prayers. This is a wonderful loving community.
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Royce (K0RKK) 146.460 simplex
Web page https://spearfishcreek.net/
AIR# 3913
'77' Minuet 6 Metre, behind a 2005 stock Jeep Rubicon with Equa-L-Zer hitch.
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