New Topper

Traded in my used topper for a new one
This one has a functioning liftgate... which keeps the rain and snow out
It also has a slightly higher roof, which will help when I have to sleep in it.

Issue related to finances... posted on Facebook also:

BOTTOM LINE: I have a serious problem ... I will figure it out, but will probably NOT be able to get my cargo trailer at this time and will probably have to sell my truck.

This is me whining and bitching.

Details: 
According to a piece of mail I just received, it looks like either
1. I seriously misunderstood the severance documentation that was given to me by my former employer (let's call them IQ)
2 . I got f*d by IQ.

I just received a payment from IQ, that was roughly a tenth of what I thought I was going to receive after reading the severance documentation.

I'm 64, I know better than to count my chickens before they hatch, or to believe any large corporation or what they say.

So, you prayer warriors start your engines.... I need a good idea..
:) Thanks!

I'm trying to keep this in chronological order, but I forgot to mention I've met 2 people from the Forum I've been following: cheaprvliving.com.

JiminDenver gave me a trailer I can use for off-roading with my 1998 Jeep XJ... it is perfect for getting to remote trailheads and cruising rough backroads... I expect I will use it for hiking, longer-term backpacking and hunting.
Thanks, Jim.

I've also met masterplumber twice.  He showed me his 6x12 converted cargo trailer and has shared plans with me for a teardrop trailer.... I may actually use one of those sometime.

Thanks to both of you, and the group that participate in CheapRVLiving... very helpful group of people...

Everytime I look at a map I get excited!  :)

SOME things have happened since last post.  One of the most important was that I have an assembly date of December 10, 2016 for my 6x12 cargo trailer.

Also, I went ahead and ordered a NEW topper for my truck pickup bed... the used one I have is missing the liftgate, and I could find no one who would even cut a piece of glass for it. One issue is that it's curved slightly on the z-axis.. and the edges are not straight; therefore it's much harder to cut.
My truck is a 2001 Ford F150 with a flareside, small crew cab, and a short bed.  Not exactly a common configuration.  Thus, not much of a 2nd-hand market. BUT, that means I'm paying another $700 for a liftgate... that stings.

Back to the cargo trailer: hopefully, I'll be able to pick it up in Waco around 12/15 ... I'll be driving Isaiah's stuff to him on the way down. I'll have to rent a U-Haul , one-way , drop it off in Austin somewhere, and then drive back to Waco.  Hopefully, I will get to do a "drive-by" with Mary in New Braunfels, TX on the way back to COS.

My last day of work as a computer geek was yesterday.  I am now officially retired, and putting forth a "full court press" of getting ready to hit the road.

I didn't feel any different this morning when I woke up... it may take a couple of days for the complete impact to hit me... or I'll be driving up highway 101 north of San Francisco one day, and the realization will come upon me.

Either way, it's good; feels good.

I just placed an order for my Cargo Trailer.  It's a Haulmark 6x12 , electric brakes, cargo green, with a double door in the rear, instead of a ramp.

:)

I found a used topper to fit my truck

It needs a new tailgate windshield ... but I believe that to be a non-issue.

I took a trip last weekend to New Braunfels, TX to visit my sister, niece and her husband.
I had a great time, too much driving for 4 days... but the truck handled like a dream... very comfortable.