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More tire trouble

It's been a warm winter in Arizona. But a big bang puts a sudden end to this snowbird idyll.

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Finally free on the southern California freeways

After seeing the sights in San Francisco, Ed and Gail hit the Interstate 5 for Los Angeles and San Diego.

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Exploring the northern California coast

On the way to Arizona, Ed and Gail discover the area around San Francisco.

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Touring the Oregon coast

Gail always wanted to see the Oregon coast. Ed just wanted to see some wide open highways for maneuvering his motorhome and trailer.

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Motorhome drivers: don’t always listen to the GPS

Ed and Gail just wanted a pleasant drive down the Oregon Coast. They didn't count on their GPS unit leading them astray on the back roads of Washington state.

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Lessons in towing a car

Ed and Gail survived an autumn snowstorm on their way to Arizona. Now they learn their attempts to protect their towed vehicle did more harm than good.

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The snowstorm

Ed and Gail decide to travel down the west coast on their way to an RV park in Mesa, Arizona. That means they have to drive through the mountains in October.

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Leaving Alberta’s winter weather behind

Ed and Gail hit the road and experience a few challenges during their first trip south.

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Beware the tire vultures

Ed and Gail get talked into buying some used tires and end up losing their home on wheels.

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Think you can’t afford to retire?

This is the first installment of a new column by Ed Boothman. Read how Ed and his wife Gail decided to buy a motorhome and head south for their first season of snowbirding.