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RE: Where would you retire?
We made that decision a few years ago and now are full time residents of the RGV in south Texas. Yes, the summers are hot but the winters are pretty warm. It is extremely dry now but I do not have to worry about running out of heating fuel, frozen pipes and snow removal. Just came in from the outside where the temp is 94 degrees and the house is 80 without the AC running. I can handle that.
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onehorsehitcher
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04/08/13 02:17pm |
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RE: Storing RV in south for summer
If you leave your RV in the Rio Grande Valley it is a good idea to not leave anything with elastic. The heat will ruin the elastic to the point that it is no longer any good. Never leave food and never leave water as someone suggested from Arizona. It will attract insects and you probably will have a mess of them when you return. We always left ceiling vents open just a bit, 1/4 inch or so. Our vents faced the north and prevailing winds are from the SE so little dust accumulated. Unhook sewer hoses as water in traps will evaporate. Insurance can be a problem so check with your insurance company to ensure coverage. Because we were not in a park and on rented land we were required to get local insurance. Different companies had different rules. Mine required the unit be tied down but did not require skirting. Others did. Read your policy carefully to see if you are covered for wind, water, theft, fire, flood etc. Cost depends on the value you want to declare. Many parks have less stringent rules. Cover your tires, close your LP tanks and lock your hitch. You may want to leave keys to the locks if you are in a park so the unit could be moved in case of a wildfire or hurricane. We left ours for 6 seasons with absolutely no problems.
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onehorsehitcher
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03/25/13 06:14pm |
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RE: Harbor Freight
My first venture to a Harbor Freight was 6 years ago. My last was 5 years and 51 weeks ago. About all I have left from that single trip are some plastic straps. Voltage and amp testers were inaccurate, drill bits were junk but still pricey. Now that Sears are about done I will buy used. But they do sell lots of stuff.
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onehorsehitcher
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03/09/13 05:59pm |
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RE: 4x4s
I've had a bunch of 4 X 4 vehicles and found all of them used a bit more gas than any two wheel drive but were necessary for the work I did. First was a 1960 Ford half ton which was one of the first years that were available. Literally wore it out overloading it and replaced just about all of the working components. Most of the others were GMC products ranging from halt tons to one tons. Most useful was a GMC WW II 6 X 6 that was virtually indestructible. Winches front and rear, gin poles but not really a good road vehicle. Best all wheel drive was a 92 Dodge Caravan all wheel drive. Alas, now I have none but here in south Texas none is needed. Never get off paved roads. Mine were work trucks, not play toys.
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onehorsehitcher
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03/07/13 06:04pm |
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RE: Vehicles that you've owned that are no more.
1951 Kaiser, 1936 Studebaker Strait 8--a real gas hog. Nash Rambler and a Nash sedan (it didn't run long enough for me to remember the model or year). Those were the manufacturers that are no longer with us. Models of cars that are still made include a '71 Buick Rivera, an Edsel (around a late 60s model I think). I think my favorite was a 1930 Chevy 4 door sedan back in the mid 1950s. A $25 purchase but was almost indestructible and god knows we tried.
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onehorsehitcher
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03/06/13 06:59am |
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RE: Are you planning to return to the RGV next year?
Some people return in the same year but some do not return until after the New Years. I suppose I should have been a bit more accurate with the question. :) I doubt if anywhere has been drier than the valley this year. Lots of day with the humidity in single digits and a general drought thru out. I do not think I have ever experienced a dew point in minus numbers until a few days ago.
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onehorsehitcher
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02/26/13 08:51pm |
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Are you planning to return to the RGV next year?
With attendance down some in the valley and some are getting ready to head north, do you plan on returning. Most that I talk to seem to be coming back but that is a small fraction of Winter Texans. I think this was a warmer than usual season, most areas didn't get much rainfall and while it has been windy, that is generally usual. We will be here as we now live here permanently.
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onehorsehitcher
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02/26/13 06:13pm |
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RE: What is your favorite exercise?
I think some have made their favorite exercise almost a vocation. Great to enjoy what is good for you. Back in my previous life in hilly Mississippi valley biking was a great quiet time from everyday problems/decisions plus a good workout. Here is south Texas the terrain is mostly level but the wind can ensure a good workout. Plus a good breather if it is at your back. Almost like coasting down hill.
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onehorsehitcher
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02/22/13 07:21am |
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What is your favorite exercise?
I ride bicycle averaging 8-12 miles a day. Have for many years. What do you do? Walk? Golf? Other?
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onehorsehitcher
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02/19/13 09:59am |
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Favorite non alcoholic drink with a meal
Coming from a family that drank coffee with every meal and in between meals along with a wife who drinks a cup of coffee before going to bed I wondered just how many folks drink coffee. I do not. Do you drink it black, cream, cream and sugar, just sugar and what kind of coffee maker do you use? With some of the flavored coffees bought in specialty shops that are very expensive coffee is probably the most common drink. How do you drink it?
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onehorsehitcher
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02/16/13 11:33am |
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RE: Who was the greatest baseball play you saw play in person?
Some names almost forgotten from teams that I never saw play in person. A typo in the word play, I meant player but still interesting to read what were some unforgettable instances such as Shilling's bloody sock. My big league games were seen in Sportsman's Park in St. Louis in the early '40s, Wrigley field and Cominsky Park in Chicago, and in Milwaukee County Stadium and Miller Park in Milwaukee. I had the opportunity to play in County Stadium several times playing in the Wisconsin State Semi Pro tourney. Several former big league players and minor leaguers played in some of those games. Our team finished in fourth place in 1954 but never got past the first round otherwise. Baseball is still my first love.
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onehorsehitcher
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02/11/13 06:20pm |
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Who was the greatest baseball play you saw play in person?
With spring training starting soon baseball players enter my thoughts. I think of all the players I saw play in the big leagues my favorite was Stan Musial. He could hit for power, average and in the clutch plus he was an excellent defensive outfielder/first baseman. There are lots of others including Mantle, Mays, Spahn,and Aaron. For us old timers who were baseball fans long before the NFL became so popular it was baseball that was the national game. Who were your favorite players that you actually saw play?
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onehorsehitcher
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02/08/13 11:08am |
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RE: Best inovation in automobiles since in your lifetime
Just remembered one more thing I dislike---those horrendous blue headlights. Whether it is the color or the brightness they seem to be dangerous to oncoming drivers. Self dimming headlights sounded like a good idea but for some reason never really made the public's want list. Besides I never had anything to do with my left foot. :)
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onehorsehitcher
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02/07/13 07:53am |
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RE: Best inovation in automobiles since in your lifetime
Many of the new innovations take the fun out of driving. My GPS married me 58 years ago and is infallible. Who would have thought we would be paying to listen to the radio. Radio and tv stations giving traffic reports.
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onehorsehitcher
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02/06/13 05:52pm |
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RE: Best inovation in automobiles since in your lifetime
Most of these posts are on my lists too, both good and bad. I doubt that many of you drove vehicles with mechanical brakes. I had an old 1930 Chevy that had them and they were a bit better than stick rubbing against a tire ala soap box derby racers but not much. I still rarely use cruise control but certainly like electric wipers rather than the old vacuum wipers no matter where the dimmer switch is. When I purchased my last tow vehicle the salesman, a young pup, asked me if I wanted remote door locks. You can unlock your vehicle from a 100 ft. away. Only $150 or so. I asked if I would still have to open the door with a handle and he said yes. I told him I didn't think I would buy it as I could unlock the door when I used the handle and save money. He thought I was serious for a long time. I also agree there are too many distractions in the newer vehicles but they certainly sell.
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onehorsehitcher
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02/06/13 02:52pm |
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Best inovation in automobiles since in your lifetime
While pedaling around on my bicycle this morning I got to thinking about all the changes, good and bad, in autos in my 7+ decades. There have been many. For instance, power steering and brakes. Some I like, some I do not. I will never really like the move of the dimmer switch from the left side of the floor. Now it is on the multipurpose turn signal, dimmer switch, windshield wiper/washer control. Various computer alerts that take your eyes off the road: Which ones are the most useful, least dangerous and which are the worst?
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onehorsehitcher
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02/06/13 08:04am |
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RE: Ever take your cat for a walk......
This video is one of the most disgusting treatments of an animal that I have ever seen on this forum. If one can be censored for a word or phrase then this poster should be banned from use on this forum. What is the point of this video? The animal certainly does not want to be drug thru the sandy and rocky terrain. It is pure cruelty to treat any animal in this fashion. Remove this video from your forum.
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onehorsehitcher
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01/15/13 07:23am |
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RE: Magic Marker
As a child growing up in the ration filled WWII years my toys during those years was a football, baseball glove, boxing gloves (had lots of fun with those 16 ounce pillows). I got a 22 rifle as a birthday gift when I was 9 but my dad kept it until I was around 40! Never played much with things such as colorforms. In fact never heard of them. We played outside. Several bicycles over the years including this year. I ride around 3K miles a year.
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onehorsehitcher
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01/10/13 06:53am |
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RE: Will that gift arrive on time???
The procedure could be used to track stolen items. It is used in pets and other things. However it does sound like it is just waiting for illegal use.
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onehorsehitcher
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12/24/12 05:58pm |
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RE: If all is not lost...
Well, I gave it to you!
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onehorsehitcher
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12/07/12 05:48pm |
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