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RE: Revelation...!
My wife stocks the motorhome with new clothes, every winter, mostly from Bealls!
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Tom N
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03/08/14 07:13am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Looking to Cut the Cord on Paid Television
here's what we did- dumped direct TV, there was nothing on it we really enjoyed. got a TIVO, paid the lifetime subscription and a ROKU for each TV. we can record off the TIVO for the local channels and the ROKU lets us stream Amazon and Netflix. the TIVO subscription paid for itself in 5 months and now we pay 8.00 per month for the Netflix and the Amazon is included with our prime membership. I find we watch less TV and better TV. we have brought the ROKU with us and have streamed off our Verizon jet pack, we rarely watch TV when we camp.JMHO
How do you stream Amazon and Netflix when in the motorhome??
we use our Verizon jet pack- with Netflix you can adjust the video quality in your account - manage bandwidth usage.
Replacing one $100 a month service (satellite TV) with another $100 a month service (Verizon jet pack) is not an acceptable solution for me.
-Tom
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Tom N
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03/04/14 10:47am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Not For The Faint of Heart
TripAdvisor.com gives this cg 5 stars after 39 reviews.
"This is a gem of a campground. Owner are helpful and welcoming. The park is well laid out and very convenient to I-40 and close to restaurants, shopping etc. All amenities were excellent. Will stay here again."
"This little hideaway is a true gem. We have camped here a few times and each time we are reminded why we continue to come back. The sites are level, they are stacked on a side of a mountain therefor you get the feel of being camping in the wilderness and not next to the next camper. The staff here are amazing, they are extremely helpful and so nice to just sit down with on a none busy time and chat. The bathhouse is very clean and adjacent laundry room was as well. If your looking for a place in nature to relax, to open your windows and hear the water trickling down the stream that runs down the mountainside priceless. This is a must stay campground. We will be back again soon as we cannot wait to try out the new sites!!"
"Best RV place ever! Beautiful clean pleasant. Such gorgeous area and the spaces are level clean and lovely. Laundry and showers are immaculate. Only problem is that people come back and you have to make reservations way ahead."
"We had planned to stay at Mama Gertie's for the last 3 days of our vacation, but the federal government caused a change of plans by closing Lake Powhatan camping area. That turned out to be a blessing in disguise since Roxanne at Mama Gertie's was nice enough to find a site for us early. After having to spend 2 nights at another Asheville campground that was more like an RV parking lot, we were graciously welcomed to this beautiful spot just east of Asheville. NO OTHER RV PARK that we have ever visited can compare! Service was impeccable and the entire park & facilities were spotless. Hosts Jan & Jerry seemed genuinely pleased to welcome everyone & explain the future site plans-- even providing a golf cart tour. Next trip, we will not waste time searching for other parks. Mama Gertie's will be our one & only stop in the Asheville area. Thank you all for the warmth & hospitality."
"We enjoyed camping at Mama Gertie's campground. The landscape between the campers was well planned. The facilities was clean, organized and the lighting was great. The campground provided all that you would need. It was good to stop in an area with seniors in mine. The place is hilly but that just makes more of a challenge to get around. We appreciated how quickly the staff handled our complaint about a barking dog."
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Tom N
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02/27/14 11:20am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Continuing saga 454 L29 update
Thanks for the update.
-Tom
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Tom N
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02/24/14 07:04pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Boondocking safety
Bottom line -- if you want something to worry about, how about all of the folks texting and driving?? That is deadly and is far more likely to ruin your day.
(I have a silly question, since I don't text -- what is so urgent that people have to text and drive? I just don't get it.)
http://people.consolidated.net/tomnagy/gunsdon.gif
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Tom N
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02/24/14 06:53pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Any wet firewood tricks?
Propane torch and 20# LP tank. Torch $19.99 Harbor Freight.
http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_11749.jpg height=600 width=600
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Tom N
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02/24/14 05:49pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Mysterious substance in potable water
If you use a filter, the filter medium may started to disintegrate.
-Tom
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Tom N
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02/21/14 05:05pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: We're moving ... West of Florida - had enough!
http://people.consolidated.net/tomnagy/globalwarming.gif
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Tom N
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02/17/14 05:34pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Have you ever felt threatened while camping?
I've never needed a gun anywhere or anytime in my life.
It's easier for a gun to get you into trouble than out of trouble, IMHO.
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Tom N
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02/12/14 07:54am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Ants in a B
50% Borax 50% powdered sugar
http://people.consolidated.net/tomnagy/ants.gif
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Tom N
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02/11/14 10:11am |
Full-time RVing
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RE: Mohu Leaf Antenna
TODAY ONLY!
Winegard FlatWave Amplified Razor Thin HDTV Indoor Antenna w/ Built-In Amplifier
$21.99 FREE shipping.
http://1sale.com
I have no connection to 1saleaday.
-Tom
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Tom N
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02/11/14 09:48am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Speed traps Fl hwy 301
Stark is the worst. There they execute you!
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Tom N
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02/11/14 08:05am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Mohu Leaf Antenna
Same antenna from Winegard. $69.99
http://www.winegard.com/get-free-tv/hdtv-antenna/flatwave-amped/
A week ago I bought 2 - Winegard FlatWave Amped antennas for $22 each from 1saleaday.com.
http://www.winegard.com/get-free-tv/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/FlatWave-Amped-Antenna.jpg width=640
http://www.winegard.com/get-free-tv/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Hanging-FlatWave-Window.jpg
Those "flat" designs do nothing more than a piece of coat hanger would do..
You can build your own similar antenna for PENNIES and it will easily out perform the design above.
HERE is the instructions to make a PROPER "stacked" bowtie antenna. The Wingard design and I would suspect any "flat" antenna design is not a proper "stacked" design. They look more like a RANDOM wire design.
Save your money, send them back and get a refund, not worth the price which is charged for them.
Heck, you used to get a simple UHF Bow antenna for FREE when you bought a portable TV, I would bet they work just as well as that $70 antenna...
I know I can build one from a coat hanger. I have an amateur radio license. But how do you build the amplifier that comes with the flat panel bowtie??
Tom, W3TLN
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Tom N
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02/07/14 01:42pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Is buying an RV lot a good investment?
Like anything RV related, not an investment.
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Tom N
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02/06/14 02:45pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Nogales border northbound (out) interesting tidbit
I'm happy our border guards take their jobs seriously and know and follow the US laws and regulations.
-Tom
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Tom N
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02/06/14 02:26pm |
RVing in Mexico and South America
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RE: Blue Ridge Parkway/skyline drive
Do it.
I did it.
-Tom
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Tom N
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02/06/14 01:04pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Another Route Planner
I best info I seen in some time. Thanks!
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Tom N
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02/05/14 09:54am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Mohu Leaf Antenna
Same antenna from Winegard. $69.99
http://www.winegard.com/get-free-tv/hdtv-antenna/flatwave-amped/
A week ago I bought 2 - Winegard FlatWave Amped antennas for $22 each from 1saleaday.com.
http://www.winegard.com/get-free-tv/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/FlatWave-Amped-Antenna.jpg width=640
http://www.winegard.com/get-free-tv/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Hanging-FlatWave-Window.jpg
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Tom N
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02/04/14 08:49am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Looking to Cut the Cord on Paid Television
here's what we did- dumped direct TV, there was nothing on it we really enjoyed. got a TIVO, paid the lifetime subscription and a ROKU for each TV. we can record off the TIVO for the local channels and the ROKU lets us stream Amazon and Netflix. the TIVO subscription paid for itself in 5 months and now we pay 8.00 per month for the Netflix and the Amazon is included with our prime membership. I find we watch less TV and better TV. we have brought the ROKU with us and have streamed off our Verizon jet pack, we rarely watch TV when we camp.JMHO
How do you stream Amazon and Netflix when in the motorhome??
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Tom N
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01/28/14 09:25am |
Technology Corner
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RE: tires out of round
Out of round conditions are rarely caused by poor tire construction. The vast majority of what is referred to as "out of round" is caused by poor mounting.
Quoting Michelin's RV Tire Guide below.
http://people.consolidated.net/tomnagy/Tire%20vibration.jpg
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Tom N
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01/24/14 10:34am |
Class A Motorhomes
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