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RE: Food allowed into States
no dog or cat food made in Canada(if the label says made in USA-its ok) No beef, or root veggies, no potatoes, onions, fresh garlic, we were searched last yr. They took all my eggs, pepperoni on the frozen pizza, garlic,summer sausage, 2 hot dogs(they were beef) including our lunch which was ham,cheese and salami sandwiches-they didn't like the salami!. This yr. not bringing any food, cat gets canned tuna and canned chicken until we get to the superwalmart in Illinois. Its not worth the hassel or the fine, or watching it being thrown away.
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D&E Johnson
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10/25/09 05:14am |
Snowbirds
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RE: Canadians using Visa card in US
I have tried using just any zip code-it does not work. Changing the billing address works(not the mailing addr of the statements). We get no statements in mail, so no problem. This way, all our fuel is charged and I don't have to keep all the paper receipts, its all on my statement and I print it out each month. Easy to calculate to see just how much diesel we bought over the winter. Dona
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D&E Johnson
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10/24/09 05:47am |
Snowbirds
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RE: Dish TV for Snowbirds
we are taking our starchoice dish and receiver this yr. Called Shaw, got the 75cm dish, already had a receiver and registered the trailer to the address in Arizona-thats now our "cottage". There has never been a problem using Starchoice..
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D&E Johnson
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10/24/09 05:42am |
Snowbirds
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RE: Flea market/craft shows
I add the taxes into the sale!! or at least I tell you that! makes for easier selling. you could just calculate your total sales, less taxes and there ya go. Send that money to the state you pay taxes to.or do it at end of yr.
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D&E Johnson
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10/23/09 12:40pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Top Honors At Texas Truck Rodeo: 3500 Ram & Dodge Dakota
now if they could just get that Ram 3500 to the dealers! I want mine...we are still waiting..Dona
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D&E Johnson
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10/20/09 09:41pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Winter travelling around Flagstaff/ Sedona
try Yuma, parker, or Quartzsite. Even blythe California. Weather is so much better down there. Flagstaff-no way for us. Bullhead city can be windy, but pleasant during the day. Even in Quartzsite we need a little heat at night and first thing in the morning..Dona
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D&E Johnson
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10/20/09 09:37pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Access to cash for Canadians in USA
we headin' out this weekend, bringing money for the US!!!! and we'll spent it too..LOL..
We have a Bank of America checking acct, with the visa check card-which is like our debit only better..
We didn't open a US acct at a Canadian bank just for the reason you stated..No access to your money..we never get travelers checks, no one wants to take them..
As Fizz said, BofA is hooked in with Scotia. no atm fees. You can use you Canadian debit card for cash back at Walmart. The exchange is excellent right now. Last Feb it was 1.32 to the dollar-and not in our favor..so at about 1.05 its great. Have fun and don't worry about the exxchange, its only money.
Dona
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D&E Johnson
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10/20/09 05:06pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Canadians using Visa card in US
it can be done!!
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D&E Johnson
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10/19/09 11:49am |
Snowbirds
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RE: Canadians using Visa card in US
i call the credit card company and change our billing address to our lot in Arizona. That gives me the zip code. No mail is sent, cause everything is seen online and paid auto debit. It has worked well for the last 3 years. Don't forget to call your credit card company and let them know you will be travelling from xxdate-to xx date. It stops lots of hassel making purchases. We are stationary for 5 months, and they have a phone number to reach us.
Don't forget to change your billing address when you get back home..
Dona heading to AZ this weekend.
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D&E Johnson
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10/19/09 11:48am |
Snowbirds
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RE: Apache Junction, AZ Parks
head farther west on I-10, the other side of Phoenix. Not congested at all. Once you get away from Buckeye, you're in the open desert all the way to the Colorado River. Check out Salome, Quartzsite, Brenda, parker. Lots of nice desert scenary.
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D&E Johnson
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10/17/09 08:47pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Ford 6.0 vs 7.3
we also have a stock 2004 6.0L well taken care of, all service done at a Ford dealer. EGR and oil coolerx2. last one was out of warranty by 1 month and 144 miles out of the last repair. We paid 3,650.00US in Benson Arizona on our way home to Canada this past April. Do I love the truck, you bet, would I get another-no way! Interior is so comfy. Pleanty of room in the crew cab..Buying a dodge mega next time. Its on order, but we are heading to Arizona, will either come back to get it when it comes in or dealer will hold till spring. Dona
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D&E Johnson
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10/17/09 08:37pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Quartzsite campgrounds
we have stayed at Desert Gold, like it alot! Black rock is also very good, lots of our friends stay there. This area is quiet, even tho its only minutes from I-10, just not backing up to it. Have not stayed in downtown Q. many parks to choose from. January is a busy month for Q! This year we are in Rainbow acres, a little west and south of Q. Nice area, all lots are owned, and we have rented from an owner. Really looking forward it. Hopefully heading out next friday, to arrive by halloween..Dona
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D&E Johnson
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10/17/09 06:34am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Philly to Quartzite best route
I'll be in Q for the winter, bring me a true Philly cheese steak!!! If you prospect with a metal detector, stop by the town park in Q for the coin hunt..usually the 3rd sat. of the month..We prospect for gold(really hard work) over around Dome Rock, claims owned by the Q metal detectors club. January is THE month to be in Q. Rock and gem dealers, rv show, car show, lots of vendors selling everything from junk to treasures! BLM land available for camping or about 50 rv parks in the town.Silly Al's for pizza! The grubstake for fish fry on friday night! Don't dress up-jeans are the norm! Are you looking for directions? Q is right on I-10(135 miles west of Phoenix)25 miles east of the Colorado river..what else do you need to know? just ask..Dona
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D&E Johnson
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10/12/09 04:47am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Should have left a week ago
charlie and marsha, just talking to someone in Q yesterday, indeed its warm but very pleasant. Better than the week of rain we just had, and calling for snow on wednesday..ugh! Have a good trip to salome. We are moving out of Brenda and into Rainbow acres in Q for this winter. Hired someone to move our shed and atv, all done, so we don't have to rush-but we want to! Trying to wait for the new 2010 Dodge 3500 we ordered her in Canada, just may have it delivered to AZ and not wait around..Today is Thanksgiving dinner for us(its really tomorrow)..Maybe we can get together this winter..Dona and Elvin
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D&E Johnson
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10/11/09 08:59am |
Snowbirds
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RE: The new KOA in Durant, OK
We stay in a few KOA's on our way to Arizona and none are that high priced..must be special! sure sounds nice..
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D&E Johnson
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10/10/09 01:38pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: problem finding GEO method ingredients??
here in Ontario canada walmart still has the powder-on the laundry detergent aisle. It is a softener and a whitener. I have not seem the liquid. But then of course it will probably take 10 yrs for it to get here..LOL..we just recently got Aleve-had that over 10 yrs ago when I lived in the states..its here now..! Dona
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D&E Johnson
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10/10/09 01:33pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: 2010 ram video
madmav, our new 2010 Ram 3500 will come with the brake controller, as I read between the lines, are you saying not to throw out our prodigy we have in the ford? cause we may just need it? Dona
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D&E Johnson
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10/10/09 01:26pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: New body style 2010 Dodge heavy trucks?
we have a 2010 3500 laramie mega cab on order. As of Tuesday, it now has a vin#, if that means anything. We are trying to wait to see if it arrives in Canada before we leave for Arizona. If they say Dec., we will leave and then drive back. I have never even been in a mega cab, but am so looking forward to it.We really like the body style and the interior. Will post when we get it..Dona
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D&E Johnson
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10/09/09 05:19am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Canadian exchange rate
don't forget to add in the 3-4 cents the bank will charge you for buying or selling. They have to make money too! the rate of 1.10 I got included the 3 cents RBC charged to buy..Dona
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D&E Johnson
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10/08/09 09:25am |
Snowbirds
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RE: Cleaning Inside Window Blinds
i had one restrung last winter, the man said to keep the crease nice, pull them down and use spray starch. Push up and let them dry. He said that will work well..I didn't try it cause mine are just fine..
As far as cleaning, he said to vacuum, which I have done.
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D&E Johnson
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10/08/09 05:41am |
Fifth-Wheels
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