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How to do a proper, in depth GOOGLE search
Thought this might be handy for some of you.
Google Search Operators
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Fizz
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02/11/23 08:26am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Are you familiar with Duck Coat Roof Coating??
I been using this pressure washer accessory on the roof for a few years now. No scrubbing just pass it back and forth.
https://i.imgur.com/1N7nbXRl.jpg
Roof cleaner
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Fizz
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02/07/23 04:30pm |
Tech Issues
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FREE Public domain books, movies, lectures and much more
A lot to chose from.
https://www.openculture.com/
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Fizz
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02/01/23 05:37am |
Technology Corner
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RE: ARE THERE ANY SNOWBIRDS ANYMORE?
My wife and I are getting ready to retire (about 5 more years) and looking at purchasing a condo in Mexico for spending our winter months and back in US for summer RV'ing.
Is there anyone doing this who could give some advice to help us prepare or have any advice before making this decision?
Thanks
No matter what, I would definitely rent for the first few winters.
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Fizz
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01/31/23 10:46am |
Snowbirds
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RE: Tax refund scam Canada
CRA ("Canada irs") DOES send emails:
CRA email
Didn't know that, thanks.
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Fizz
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01/27/23 09:50am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Tax refund scam Canada
I can vouch for the Paper Mail part.
Last spring Wife got a letter saying she owed an extra $800. Ha Ha she thinks, it's a scam. She dug up the proper phone number and called.
Ouch, not a scam.
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Fizz
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01/26/23 07:09pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: 1st night camping in our yard, 2023.01.24
We did much the same but at a campground 30 min away, worked out the minor kinks.
Next lesson for me was assessing if it was a dead end before goin any further. Could I get out of a tight gas station, restaurant etc.
After our first Snowbird winter we took out two large Rubbermaid tubs full of stuff we never touched.
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Fizz
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01/26/23 07:01am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Bill giving residents priority at booking FL state parks
That's a straw argument - I'm pretty sure the Florida residents spend as much money in florida as the snowbirds by about 5 times over.
You never get ahead with that, all you're doing is passing that dollar round and round to the same people. You need a steady influx of new money to make a real profit.So no money ever crosses state lines except from tourists. Well there’s a concept Ford, Walmart and every other business in the world might dispute.
GOOGLE
How much of Florida's economy is tourism?
In 2019, Florida visitors contributed $96.5 billion to Florida's economy and supported over 1.6 million Florida jobs. According to the Office of Economic and Demographic Research, for every $1 the state invests in VISIT FLORIDA, $3.27 in state tax revenue is generated.
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Fizz
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01/24/23 02:52pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Winter in Arizona...
Just for comparison, this is a light year for us up here.
https://i.imgur.com/OiIJ74Gl.jpg
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Fizz
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01/24/23 01:31pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Bill giving residents priority at booking FL state parks
That's a straw argument - I'm pretty sure the Florida residents spend as much money in florida as the snowbirds by about 5 times over.
You never get ahead with that, all you're doing is passing that dollar round and round to the same people. You need a steady influx of new money to make a real profit.
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Fizz
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01/24/23 07:06am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: PayPal Money Request Scam
Just now on our local news they showed some poor sod who was taken for $40,000 !!!
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Fizz
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01/20/23 07:04pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Winterizing & Summerizing for Snowbirds
My cottage sits on 12 concrete pilings that go down to bedrock 6 ft bellow grade.
When its -30 outside its also -30 inside. Everything is frozen solid and takes a full day to thaw out. It's one of the reasons why we don't go up in winter. The quickest way to heat it up is put the kettle on and let it steam away to moisten up the air. When we go home we leave the doors open while we pack up to let all the moist air out.
We retired 18 yrs ago and spend the summer there, 4-6 months so we don't miss it in winter.
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Fizz
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01/20/23 04:48am |
Snowbirds
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RE: Winterizing & Summerizing for Snowbirds
Ive been told the frost heave could damage the foundation of a home if you turn your heat off.
Never heard of that before, ever.
I have a cottage that we don't use in Winter anymore. We shut down at the end of October and go back early April.
It has no heat all winter, never had a problem, it gets to -30C more often than not. It's been 35 yrs now.
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Fizz
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01/18/23 07:03pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: BlueTooth ear buds and phone on airplane mode...?
Blue tooth inventer
Jaap Haartsen
Hedy Lamarr
Frequency-hopping spread spectrum
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Fizz
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01/15/23 02:41pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: California Redwoods Campground
With all the crazy weather California is having, I would have a backup plan B.
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Fizz
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01/14/23 08:37am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Health rant
We both retired 20 yrs ago.
We go for a long walk every day no matter the weather. We walk a minimum of 5000 steps (fitbit) It works out to approx 4K.
It keeps the muscle healthy the joints lubricated and helps clear the cobwebs.
Nothing more nothing less.
If I'm off it for a few days I notice my hip and knee start to nag at me.
If all you can manage is a walk around the block, it's a start.
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Fizz
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01/10/23 08:00am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Beat Canadian road atlas
I haven't used a paper atlas in years but when I did I always preferred the Michelin North America one.
Never did see one dedicated to Canada only
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Fizz
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01/08/23 05:18pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: its about time
My sympathies to all of you.
We gave up with all these shenanigans in 1986 and bought a small cottage on a quiet lake. Never looked back.
Bought a trailer for Snowbirding when we retired and lasted seven years. Eventually gave up and winterized the cottage to extend the season, good enough for us.
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Fizz
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01/02/23 12:44pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Europe Electrical Adapter
Leave all that stuff at home except for the phones.
Europe runs on 220v
The phone charger runs on both 110 & 220 all you need is an adapter for the plug.
Any store that sells suitcases and travel gear will have what you need.
https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/phones-tech/electric-adapters-converters
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Fizz
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11/16/22 11:17am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: I am curious !
I'd be more worried about damaged parks not being able to re-open due to high cost of insurance and stricter building codes etc.
Not to mention condo developers swooping in.
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Fizz
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11/12/22 07:13am |
Snowbirds
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