Well, this is interesting.

[Jim]

I went to pick up my coach, and look what they've done to it!

 

[NWIP]

Oh my I need to go back to mothership . I doubt I can get the same results as you. Nice upgrade

 

[MrsSquid]

Hmmm... I suspect not everyone will have the same results. Congratulations on the new coach!

 

[Neemer]

Congrats, @Jim When did that happen?

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

Apparently Jim spent too much time in the lounge area, they wore him down after a few days. His daily write up shows his declining mental status.

Kidding aside, congratulations Jim!

 

[J&JD]

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I went to pick up my coach, and look what they've done to it!

SERIOUSLY!?? Nah….

 

[GlampDaddy]

Who, EXACTLY was your tech? I’m asking for him next time I’m at the mothership!

 

[Jim]

Who, EXACTLY was your tech? I’m asking for him next time I’m at the mothership!

They call him Tony 'The Wand' Mancini. He don’t show up on the employee roster, but everyone at Newmar knows, if your rig disappears for a few hours, this is what expect when it returns. No eye contact, no questions, just leave cannoli and a service ticket.

 

[Jim]

Congrats, @Jim When did that happen?

I met Tony at the Newmar Service Center. I just turned and there he was, standing there in a track suit that had seen better days, holding a pastry box in one hand and what looked suspiciously like a Newmar part that hadn’t been manufactured since the Reagan administration in the other.

He didn’t give me his name at that time, just winked and said, I'm going to work on your rig after your tech is finished! So yeah, I was suspicious, but I'm not one to argue with someone in a faded track suit!

When I went to pick up my coach, is is what I found! Shocked? Yes. But like I said, I'm not one to argue!

 

[Jim]

I’ve had this coach for about three weeks, but enough people have asked if I really did get a new one that I figured I’d better confirm it. Yes, I did.

I was up in Nappanee for repairs on my London Aire, and after seeing enough new (and newer) rigs rolling around, the temptation finally got to me. And when @GlampDaddy mentioned that Steve Showalter (Showalter's RV Sales) was selling his, I went to take a look. A few days later, I was driving home in a 2020 Newmar Essex 4543.

Kind of an impulse buy, if you will. Like seeing that candy bar as you're checking out at the grocery store!

 

[Neemer]

Ive seen it up close, inside and out. Honestly, its the most beautiful coach I’ve ever set foot in. Just gorgeous!

 

[Chargerman]

Wowza!!!! Beautiful! Congratulations and best of luck with it. Get the new garage ready.

 

[JBright11]

Beautiful coach! I hope you have many memorable trips in it.
Impulse buy indeed.

 

[Neal]

Congrats @Jim

 

[Jim]

Congrats @Jim

Thank you, Neal.

 

[Headhunter]

Hi Jim: Congrats that is one big beautiful candy bar.

HH

 

[AbdRahim]

I’ve had this coach for about three weeks, but enough people have asked if I really did get a new one that I figured I’d better confirm it. Yes, I did.

I was up in Nappanee for repairs on my London Aire, and after seeing enough new (and newer) rigs rolling around, the temptation finally got to me. And when @GlampDaddy mentioned that Steve Showalter (Showalter's RV Sales) was selling his, I went to take a look. A few days later, I was driving home in a 2020 Newmar Essex 4543.

Kind of an impulse buy, if you will. Like seeing that candy bar as you're checking out at the grocery store!

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That is more coaches, since I have been on this forum than, pairs of shoes that I have purchased in that time period.

And of course congratulations.

 

[Jim]

And of course congratulations.

Thank you @AbdRahim! If anyone knows a starship, it's you!

 

[J&JD]

Damn fine machine @Jim , damn fine. We are seriously waiting to see if @Neal follows suit as his Vantessex is getting to the age that precludes him from stopping at rv spots like Deer Springs.

 

[Jim]

Damn fine machine @Jim , damn fine. We are seriously waiting to see if @Neal follows suit as his Vantessex is getting to the age that precludes him from stopping at rv spots like Deer Springs.

Thanks! She’s been a great ride so far.

And as for Neal, he’s a great guy who’s always welcome at Deer Springs, RV or no RV. The Vantessex just gets him bonus points.