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Title: MCI 5C
Post by: Ed Hackenbruch on April 20, 2023, 04:31:12 AM
It took a while, but the bus has been sold. It will leave later this morning headed to South Carolina. Will be sad to see it go....
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: dtcerrato on April 20, 2023, 06:03:03 AM
Sounds like the end of a chapter Ed. Congatulations on the sell..
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: luvrbus on April 20, 2023, 06:20:14 AM
Some one got a nice a nice MCI 5 you and JC both took good care of that one,a new paint job it will look sharp.
What now Ed just bike riding ?

The cost of engine repairs with parts ,labor now a lot of long-time bus people are going in a different direction.
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: lostagain on April 20, 2023, 07:00:27 AM
Good to hear Ed! I still miss that bus...

Onward now.
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: Dreadnought on April 20, 2023, 09:11:48 AM
That's quite sad.

Why did you sell?
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: Dave5Cs on April 20, 2023, 10:19:59 AM
Awesome Ed. A relief we are sure for you guys. :^
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: Ed Hackenbruch on April 20, 2023, 05:40:03 PM
Dreadnought,  even though i am in pretty good health overall, my back and hip have been letting me know that maintaining a bus was going to start causing problems that would probably lead to surgery sooner or later. I would just as soon avoid that for as long as possible. I have other activities and hobbies that i would like to be able to keep doing for many years. :) 
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: Dreadnought on April 20, 2023, 07:07:01 PM
I'm sorry to hear that Ed, but glad you were able to sell your coach.

I hope I'm able to transition early to nomadic bus living before I have health issues. It's all pretty scary
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: bigred on April 23, 2023, 08:56:06 AM
I know where you are coming from Ed.When I bought my Prevost ,I thought I would be in good health forever but nature had some surprises for me!! I will be listing mine on the BMC bus for sale soon.Hate to do it but at 81 I don't see any
y other way out.
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: luvrbus on April 23, 2023, 03:52:37 PM
Quote from: bigred on April 23, 2023, 08:56:06 AM
I know where you are coming from Ed.When I bought my Prevost ,I thought I would be in good health forever but nature had some surprises for me!! I will be listing mine on the BMC bus for sale soon.Hate to do it but at 81 I don't see any
y other way out.

You feel parts hurting when you turn 80 you never knew you had.
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: Ed Hackenbruch on April 23, 2023, 07:48:38 PM
Oh Boy....something to look forward to. ;D  I won't be 73 until Sept.
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: luvrbus on April 24, 2023, 07:03:48 AM
Quote from: Ed Hackenbruch on April 23, 2023, 07:48:38 PM
Oh Boy....something to look forward to. ;D  I won't be 73 until Sept.

Stay active keep moving stay away from prescription drugs those places go away and another one pops up.I had a Herena repaired in DEC that sucked only took 6 months to find a surgeon to do it because of my age  :( 
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: edvanland on April 24, 2023, 10:29:06 AM
Must be one of the lucky ones, 83 wife is 85 and still going fairly strong. Takes longer to do things, but we do them. Getting ready for a 4000-mile trip last part of May into June. Still riding our Honda Goldwing Trike. Cliff yes at our age we have parts that hurt we didn't know we had.
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: Ed Hackenbruch on April 24, 2023, 11:23:48 AM
I stay plenty active and don't take any prescriptions.   ;D
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: luvrbus on April 24, 2023, 01:22:14 PM
 A Goldwing with training wheels heck Ed I still ride my Harley with 2 wheels  :^,I don't take any prescriptions they start you with one then add 10 more for the side affects. I like what Van said today we don't see any more peaks in our lives that happen years back   
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: Ed Hackenbruch on April 24, 2023, 01:29:50 PM
Got a friend in his 80s that is going to Alaska on his motorcycle at the end of May.
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: dtcerrato on April 24, 2023, 02:56:21 PM
Quote from: Ed Hackenbruch on April 24, 2023, 01:29:50 PM
Got a friend in his 80s that is going to Alaska on his motorcycle at the end of May.
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: Gary W on April 26, 2023, 02:49:25 PM
Ed Glad you sold your bus but sad, I guess you are enjoying your new house.

Gary
Title: Re: MCI 5C
Post by: edvanland on April 26, 2023, 03:00:00 PM
But Cliff I'm lazy and actually I have lost most of my strength. Only pills I take is for blood thinner, don't want any more blood clots.