Blanket Apology

[ros]

Thank you for your kind post, Bud.

Are you kidding me?  May I assume that you know nothing about me?  Because, if you knew a scintilla of what has gone before, you would know that you are way off-base.

However, I will not argue with you because it would be a waste of my time.

Ros

Have you considered paying your rent? This will give you a clear conscious and more time to look for the right bus. I do not know the Texas laws but I do know the South Carolina laws a little bit. If you were renting here and stiffed your landlord they can take you to small claims court to collect the money plus expenses.

[Oonrahnjay]

    I want that T-shirt ---

"I SURVIVED MY BUS DECISION!!"

[ros]

Thanks, John.

I appreciate your post but I am going ahead nevertheless.

You see, the thing is that no one on here knows more about my business, resources, trials, tribulations and so on EXCEPT me.  I hardly know a thing about buses, yet.  I promise that that is going to change and change quickly after I get a bus and it may be going  to teach me some lessons that I don't like.  Failures teach as much, if not more than successes.  If the thing blows up, it blows up but my situation now is untenable and so I have to do what I have to do.


Regarding the disappearing posts; the moderators didn't feel that us adults could work this out among ourselves judging by the way it was going.  That's fine but I vehemently disagree.  I think that if left alone, folks would see who is who and the process of natural selection (I am not a Darwin man) would do as it has always done and resolve itself.
They are in charge and while I disagree, I have to dance to their music.

I think that I am going to get a bus in TN but if I do find one better in KS, I will let you know and take you up on your very kind offer.

Ros

Ros,

I am on the band wagon that doesn't think a bus is a good idea. However, considering you are set on it, I hope you find the perfect one! Like I said before, if you find one in the Kansas City area, that you need looked at, I will do that for you.

Of course, me being me, I went to try to find the thread that was getting interesting. I was travelling the last few days, so after I posted my popcorn gif (which I love doing) I didn't come back and check. Wishing I would have. Oh well.

I hope it all works out well for you.

John

[ros]

What say, Bruce?

My, don't you have a clever and inventive mind!

I like that Tee Shirt.  They can turn it around and bury me in it, if I don't survive.

I have a few ideas for some for others but I will sit on them.

Thanks


Ros

    I want that T-shirt ---

"I SURVIVED MY BUS DECISION!!"

[ros]

Hi, Clifford,

Who is SCC?  What bus is it?

Thanks.

Ros

Maybe ROS needs to make a offer on SCC's bus he has for sale he would lighten up whata you think  this needs to stop there is no reason for that comment

[muldoonman]

Ros , don't know why you would look in tennessee or kansas as they (buses) are just down the road from us if you are looking to buy. Haven't seen what your budget is and these might be gone. . Craig's list (Deliverable with 175 Camping Hunting Worker Living Silver Eagle Bus - $8950 (San Antonio) also (1979 GMC 40' Bus Coach Conversion 4905 - $12000 (Killeen) ( 4107 GMC Bus - $5000 (Georgetown) Google is your friend my man.

[RJ]

Ros -

Have you thought perhaps of one of these as an alternative to a coach?

http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=28441.0;topicseen

Follow the link Ace has posted.

FWIW & HTH. . .

[luvrbus]

Everyone shops different I went with a guy today that flew in from Texas to look at a bus here that I told ROS about but he passed on it, this fellow knew what he was looking for and how much he was going pay and what to expect for the price 

The bus needs tires I like this he said what is difference in buying news tires now or buying a set down down the road in year or 2.

A few hrs of inspection and negotiations he left going to the airport in Vegas headed back home to TX a proud owner of a Eagle he is going to come back and pickup ROS has a bus out there some place

[ros]

Riteo, Clifford.

As I told you, I really did appreciate the lead and I talked with the seller and he and his son are great folks.  It is just that he is in the desert and tires would have been astronomical to have someone come from another town and put them on.  Also, the bus needed quite a bit of work on the inside and a refrigerator and something else.  He would not come down on the price but, it wasn't a bad price either.

I hope that the buyer is very satisfied with it and had I gotten it and bougth new tires, I probably would have been as well.

I see your eyes rolling and I have to laugh at that.  I am trying to do the best that I can and you do know that I intend to buy a bus in TN, right?

Got a call from the shop where my truck is and they said that the harmonic balancer was bad so they put a new one on and THEN DISCOVERED that the crankshaft was broken.  I don't know why they had to change all fluids and filters and belt before they knew it was bad.

Now, I have to get a head gasket on the Mercedes before I can go get the bus.

You have really been helpful in pointing out buses.  I am still looking up until the time I leave to get this bus in TN.


Ros

Everyone shops different I went with a guy today that flew in from Texas to look at a bus here that I told ROS about but he passed on it, this fellow knew what he was looking for and how much he was going pay and what to expect for the price 

The bus needs tires I like this he said what is difference in buying news tires now or buying a set down down the road in year or 2.

A few hrs of inspection and negotiations he left going to the airport in Vegas headed back home to TX a proud owner of a Eagle he is going to come back and pickup ROS has a bus out there some place

[luvrbus]

LOL I think he came down on the price the guy that purchased it is a high end cabinet maker and I bet it is nice when he finishes he was happy with the deal what ever it was you don't find rust free Eagles very often       

[chessie4905]

    Whoa...there actually is such a thing?

[luvrbus]

LOL there is one in my yard too even has a engine that turns right and doesn't lay on it's side 

[Purplewillie]

:o:o

[mugsytrpt]

Hey Ros,

This is James from south GA.  We talked on the phone the other day.  I have been reading many of the post from everyone to you and back and forth.  Just do what you feel is best.  Everyone has different thoughts but only you know the path you want to head down.  My bus is not fancy and yes I do have a few more bucks in it than your current budget.  However, I have seen others have a decent bus, driving it and living in it for less than your budget.  Is it going to compete with looks, safety, amenities, and etc, etc. that the high price buses cost? NO. 

Not to bore you but...About a year after we had got our bus we decided to take it to Miami and visit the keys with our toad.  When we arrived at the state park they had us parked next to a NEWELL.  If you know anything about them you know they are very pricey.  Funny thing though.  The owner was just as interested in my 1982 MCI 9 as I was in his Newell.  We had a great time talking buses.  Also, my family and I had the discussion about the difference of cost of the two etc.  Funny thing...I guarantee you that his family had no more fun than we did.  Also we got there and back in our old 1981 even driving/sitting in Miami traffic.  We had a blast.  I also think that was the week my family truly fell in love with our bus.  Even when I make comments about selling or swapping our bus they all say no they love our bus.  Did I say it is not extremely nice.  It is nice but very minimal with everything you need to camp.  The coach had a basic conversion when I bought it and we have changed some things to what we want.  The main thing is we maintain her and keep everything in working order.  Sometimes it does make you crazy....but when you get behind the wheel and drive it for awhile and sit next to it with the family in the campground you can't beat it.

I know some of your troubles from our conversation and I say FWIW...Find a bus, get you a friend like a dog or cat and go make some new memories without the worries of that house etc...  If you have problems with the bus..get it somewhere to either have someone else fix it or take your time fixing it in your own time.  From what I can tell you won't be in a hurry to get from point a to point b anyway.  Also once your rid of the house your budget will begin to go in the correct direction.  Good luck with that. 

I hope you find a bus and if I can ever help you let me know.  You have my number so if you are ever around south GA give me a call and we can get together.  Don't let the comments bother you.  I had to take a break from reading this forum for awhile before because some people do get negative for whatever reason.  Whether they begin trying to help or not I do not know.  I do know you can find a wealth of info on here and most of these guys will bend over backwards to help you.  It is a great place and I hope to meet many on this forum.

Best Wishes,
James 

[ros]

Hi, Muldoon,

I have to laugh, not at you but thinking about those buses that you mentioned.

I have seen everyone of them and driven one.  The one for 12k won't even climb a slight hill in a subdivision.  The one is San Antonio is a real rust bucket.  I have lots and lots of pictures of it to prove it.

The 4107 is a shell and besides, it is 35 feet whereas I need 40 feet.

I have worn Google out.  In fact, they called me and offered to pay half of the cost of a bus if I would just get off of their site and let it cool for awhile.

I do appreciate your looking out for me.  Please forward anything that you may feel I should look at.

Thanks.

Ros

Ros , don't know why you would look in tennessee or kansas as they (buses) are just down the road from us if you are looking to buy. Haven't seen what your budget is and these might be gone. . Craig's list (Deliverable with 175 Camping Hunting Worker Living Silver Eagle Bus - $8950 (San Antonio) also (1979 GMC 40' Bus Coach Conversion 4905 - $12000 (Killeen) ( 4107 GMC Bus - $5000 (Georgetown) Google is your friend my man.