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RE: Emerald Ash Borer profit?
Obviously the authorities have no way of knowing where you brought the wood from. Seems like a small price to pay to protect old trees. If they in fact make a small profit, so be it.
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georgelesley
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05/15/13 11:27am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Blood sugar control
I lived with a diabetic for 28 yrs. I can tell you control is all about weight, exercise, and eating low glycemic load foods. All of which are within your ability to control. If you are prone to it because of your genes, it is even more important you do all you can to control it now. Switching to a low glycemic load diet and getting away from the usual carb heavy American diet is hard, but worth it and doable. Start reading diabetic cookbooks, talk to a diabetic dietician now. The long term health issues that will befall you with the levels you now have are not pretty. Been there, done that. Good luck.
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georgelesley
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05/11/13 01:18pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Tenth Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B10)
My knee surgery went well and the doc said OK to go as long as I do as he says. So, baring any setbacks, we should be there.
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georgelesley
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05/10/13 07:36pm |
Rallies, Shows and Gatherings
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RE: TST Tire Pressure Monitor
I also check all vehicle tire temps whenever we stop with a point and shoot thermometer. Just look for one that is significantly different from the rest. Gives you something to do while the gas pump is taking all of your money. Cheap and easy to do. I have also used the same pressure monitors. They work well. No need for loctite.
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georgelesley
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05/08/13 06:01am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: budgeting on the road
Ivylog just gave you much good advice. Your two main expenses will be fuel and camping fees. You can't do much about fuel costs, but you can control camping fees. There are many, many sites on the web listing free and low cost camping places. If you will have children along will have a great effect on where you camp. Good luck and happy travels!
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georgelesley
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05/06/13 09:31am |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Tenth Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B10)
Bob and Shaaron, Lesley and I really want to come maybe on the 17th. We have a commitment here on the 16th. It will be a real challenge for us to get the new ERA ready by then because of my knee surgery this coming Friday May 10. That means all that involves me helping would have to be done this coming week. The water system will have to be sanitized, dewinterized, motor home packed with all the stuff, etc. I have an eye to the expected overnite temps we might get here after return, hoping not to have to rewinterize. At this point we will just have to see and find out about followup dr appts, etc.
BTW, Lesley gets back tomorrow. Yippee!
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georgelesley
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05/05/13 07:30am |
Rallies, Shows and Gatherings
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RE: Dental Professional Question - Sonicare
Hey I just had another thought. Are you getting yours from a place with low turnover and sits on a shelf a long time? Batteries don't like sitting on a shelf uncharged for long. We get ours at wally world because I assume they turn over fast. Charge for a day before first use, other than those possibilities, sounds like you have just had a run of bad luck.
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georgelesley
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05/04/13 08:04am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Dental Professional Question - Sonicare
Wow, Hope your luck improves. DW just bought herself a new one, I'll watch and see how long it lasts. My old one is still going strong. Good luck.
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georgelesley
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05/04/13 06:35am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Perfect Breakfast Food
This all sounds too good to be true. Can it really be that easy? Have I actually been right all these years? Hummmmm.
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georgelesley
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05/04/13 06:26am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Mother In Law
LOL! Reminds me of a true story in my past. Wife and I were taking MIL back to airport while in South Carolina during the 55 MPH speed limit days. The law had just passed raising it to 65MPH, but the limit was what ever the signs said on a particular road until they actually changed them.
I was going about 65 like everyone else, and got pulled over. The trooper told me how fast I was going (68) and asked me what my hurry was. I pointed to MIL in back seat and explained we were taking her to the airport to catch a plane home, so you can understand my hurry.
After a good laugh and a warning ticket I was on my way.
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georgelesley
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05/04/13 06:17am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Dental Professional Question - Sonicare
Ours have lasted for more years than I can remember. Maybe you are running the batteries down too low between charges? Just guessing since we have had no problems nor have any others here pointed to that problem.
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georgelesley
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05/04/13 05:53am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: First Ram Promaster van class B
I don't know a single Sprinter owner that has ever had to be towed and I know and have met many a Sprinter B owner. In over 100,000 miles driving some of the most remote roads in North America (Alaska and Yukon) with confidence I have never had a breakdown. I guess if that is your worry and driving criteria then you deserve a lesser solution that might breakdown and need to be towed. ;)
I guess I have to agree with Dave on this one. Worrying about a breakdown of a chassis that has been around for a long time is rather like letting the possibility of bad weather make you stay home. Can they break? Sure any machine can. Will they? Not likely to anymore than anything else. Buy Progressive Insurance like we did. Their towing coverage pays for the tow to the nearest facility that can fix your machine.
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georgelesley
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05/02/13 06:18pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Clover please go away
I am trying to rip out the front lawn, and replace with colored gravel. No more watering or cutting, just roundup every 2 or 3 weeks. Still trying to get the DW to sign on..
Up here we just spread more gravel when we want to enlarge the lawn. We let nature color it anyway she wants.
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georgelesley
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05/02/13 11:47am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: First Ram Promaster van class B
Sunnygirl, Thanks! We just bought a new ERA, but I predict we will see lots of these on the road as soon as they can ramp up production. The price and floorplan should appeal to many folks.
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georgelesley
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05/02/13 11:45am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: First Ram Promaster van class B
There is a video on Utube. Price is $84,000 and the bed can be hinged up for storage . Looks like it has a large refrigerator but no pictures of the bathroom yet.
Ok guys, how do I find the videos on youtube?
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georgelesley
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05/02/13 08:49am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Clover please go away
Move up here to Northern MN. Your lawn concerns will go away. We are forecast to get 5 to 10" of snow tomorrow.
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georgelesley
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05/01/13 04:04pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Dental Professional Question - Sonicare
I am not a dentist nor have I even played one on TV, but have used one now for several years. With the agreement of my dentist I have gone from twice a year cleanings to once a year. When the hygenist cleans my teeth she usually comments how clean they are. Doesn't seem to take her as long either as it used to.
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georgelesley
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05/01/13 03:38pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Could we please get some global warming over here? Thanks
Hey Steve, we are looking at 3 to 6" tonight and tomorrow. I just went grocery shopping. I'm just going to let this one melt on it's own. No more plowing for me this season!
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georgelesley
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05/01/13 08:42am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: First RV for Retired Couple
A few other things come to mind. What is your RV experience level. If not much, I would suggest renting one for a week or so to see how much you really enjoy it. That would also give you an idea as to floor plan you like or don't like without committing to a large expense or floor plan you don't like.
You mentioned used, so decide what your price range is. Newer, be more fussy about details, colors, floor plans, brand, model, etc. Older lower priced be less concerned about brand or model, more concerned about actual condition of RV. How you intend to use it also means a great deal. Parking in one place for long periods of time is one thing. If this is your plan larger is better. Moving every few days smaller might be better. Is the wife going to help drive? Also an issue.
Now is an excellent time to buy class A or class C RV's. Used ones can be had at good prices now due to lower fuel economy than other models, and if you will be financing, rates are at all time lows right now.
Look at the used RV sites for more ideas pplmotorhomes.com. rvtrader.com, rvt.com for more ideas. Visit some dealers and rv shows for more ideas, but I would again recommend renting to get a better idea of what might suit you.
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georgelesley
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04/30/13 07:09am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: First RV for Retired Couple
+1 to above warnings. RV's are complex vehicles and will break and require maintenance. Remember it is a vehicle first. Any used vehicle should have all new rubber parts installed. That means all belts, hoses, tires if over six years old. I also change all fluids front to back including brake, transmission, power steering, oil, anti freeze, and rear end. Do these things and you will eliminate the causes of most highway breakdowns. Nothing is worse than a motorhome that will not run.
Then make sure you understand exactly how to operate every inside appliance and feature. Most do not require a lot of maintenance but some do. If you are in a cold area, learn how to winterize or know where and when to have it done. Do not neglect maintenance! I have owned every type of RV from a pop up to a large class "A". We full timed for three years in a class "A". Much of what I have written here comes from hard experience both as an RV owner and former professional mechanic.
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georgelesley
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04/30/13 05:59am |
General RVing Issues
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