TIPS of Week 15 Sep are compliments of Virginia and Jerry – Thanks guys
REHEAT PIZZA
Heat up leftover pizza in a non-stick skillet on top of the stove, set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the cooking channel and it really works. From Mona, Orlando, FL
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Easy Devilled Eggs
Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal, mash till they are all broken up. Add remainder of ingredients for devilled eggs, reseal, keep mashing it up mixing thoroughly, cut the tip of the baggy, squeeze mixture into egg. Just throw bag away when done easy clean up. From Janet, Killeen. Tx
NOTE From Peggi – if you cut the eggs in half through the middle (instead of lengthwise) and slice a bit off the pointed area, they will stand up on a plate and take up less space – great for a large potluck gathering.
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Expanding Canned Frosting
When you buy a container of cake frosting from the store, whip it with your mixer for a few minutes. You can double it in size. You get to frost more cake/cupcakes with the same amount. You also eat less sugar/calories per serving. From Kathy, Mesick, MI
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Reheating Refrigerated Bread
To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated, place them in a microwave with a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food moist and help it reheat faster. From Dave, Camden, DE
PROMOS OF WEEK 15th September
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News of the week for 15th September
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Hi All: I love getting ready to hit the road. We have had an exceptionally busy travel summer and it has been fun. Tomorrow we plan to stop at the Flying J at Napanee and Monday we continue to our old stamping grounds – Ottawa-Nepean Municipal Campground on highway 417 on the outskirts of Ottawa. I grew up in Ottawa and although we no longer have a lot of family living in that city, we love to return to this incredible place. Our reason to head to Ottawa this trip is for a Navy Reunion for John’s last ship the Huron. We will enjoy several visits with family and friends nearby plus a few more during our way back. It should be a fun two weeks before we again return to the London area. I am in heaven because we will once again enjoy a new backyard for a bit. Will fill in exact details over the next few weeks.
I am cold today. Fall is definitely in the air. No sun, breezy and cold temps. John even put on long pants. However this morning was major cleaning day in case we get visitors while we are away so our hard work helped us stay warm without the furnace. I love many parts of fall days but these cloudy, cold ones leave a LOT to be desired. Oh well, guess it is part of life and since we head south in another month we shouldn’t have to deal with the cool temps for long.
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OUR WEEK IN REVIEW
As a result of my input in the story from the Globe and Mail that I mentioned last week - even though my website was not mentioned - I have received several contacts from it including an email from a Nova Scotia freelance writer asking for input for an article she
is writing on the Maritimes. I am proud that she asked. It will be published in a magazine that is distributed on the many ferryboats that connect ports in Canada’s eastern provinces. For the most part we stayed close to home the majority of the week – except of course other than running routine errands.
However on Thursday we decided to became a kid again at the London Western Fair on Seniors Day. We haven’t been to a Fair for years. Plans to join friends changed so John and I ventured off on our own, we had a ball. A FREE Grandstand Show featured The ‘Nylon’s (‘80’s era) was a great highlight and a good trip down memory lane.
We arrived at the Fair early so crowds were limited. It was such a joy to walk through the buildings and see all the neat stuff on the market these days that is directed to everyone. Usually at shows, we only see stuff that appeals to RVers. On our walk through the grounds it was mind boggling to see how the rides had progressed over the past 20 years. Too bad I was not a 20 year old again. Some of them looked like fun and challenging. Hopefully I’ll have pictures posted soon. Even the food has changed over the years. Yes, the high calorie high fat variety was available, but we enjoyed a tasty vegetarian pita - I am happy to report it was not the only healthy choice. Guess the world - at least with reference to food choices is finally changing. Cool
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NOTEWORTHY POINTS
RECALLS Of Late Model RV’s does not seem to go away but sometimes it applies to trucks and cars as well. I frequently receive notices through a Google Daily RV Alert but this link below came from the RVTravel.com weekly newsletter – a very informative publication. There are too many to highlight but if you have a fairly new vehicle especially a motorhome (some date back to 2003) you should take a look to see if your unit is affected. August Recalls
If it is not possible to click this link please periodically check with your dealer and/or the manufacturer. Each month the list seems to grow longer. These recalls are repaired at no-cost, so it is wise to keep on top of them.
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Out Of Country Medical – do not leave home without it!!!!
Canadian Snowbirds – it is time to think about your out of country medical coverage. Americans coming north should add similar insurance before you leave too but most of you will not go till spring/summer ‘08. Although medical in Canada may cost a bit less it still costs money – insurance rates are much less than any hospital visit.
Please do not go south (or north) without Insurance – even for a day trip. John’s week in the hospital plus his week as an outpatient last November cost the insurance company $45,000. He had no heart by-pass or any other serious problems – just a bad infection they could not find the cause or how to get rid of it.
#1 We decided to again go with CARP - (Canadian Associated Retired Persons) - no membership required). Their rates have continued to be low this year. We have been with CARP for five years and this policy works best for us. As long-term customers we receive several discounts. (Early bird rates, couples and repeat customers). We are covered for $5 million. CARP are only one of the few companies that do not insist all meds be stable for 6-months – for instance BP meds only need 3-months stabilization since your last change.
If any Cdns are members of the Public Service Health Care Program (PSHCP from the federal government) – CARP can raise the original few hundred thousand (not enough to pay for a major problem) up to $5 million for the first 40 days of FREE travel - top up insurance is available from there. This upgrade is under $100.00 depending on your age. CALL 1-877-566-6805 to check out your policy. They deal with the McLennan Group and Global Excel, but I have no website.
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#2 Good Sam now has a great medical coverage for Canadian Members at reasonable rates. Call 1 888 237-1177 for a quote. Some pre-existing conditions apply and you can buy insurance for one day or many. GS CANADIAN TRAVEL HEALTH INSURANCE FROM GOOD SAM ALSO INCLUDES a FREE TWO-DAY trip across the border. Click Here
NOTE: This same site also sells insurance to Americans visiting Canada - Scroll down to U.S. Travel Health Insurance.
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#3 I also received a notice from CANADA'S SNOWBIRD 'Medi-Quote' with their rates and info. When it comes to buying insurance it is such a personal experience that all I am doing is to provide you with a contact phone number and website. It is worth checking out each company as to how it applies to you and your medical history. 1-800-661-3098.
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#4 Another to check out is SANDERSON Travel Insurance – special benefit of Canada’s Explorer RV Club. For more info go to www.sandersontravelinsurance.com Call 1 877 226 8728. Available with and without pre-existing medical conditions but some stability may apply.
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#5 Depending on your age you also may find good deals at Many Canadian Banks. This over 65 usually do not qualify.
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#6 Other Companies such as Medox (I think that is its name) also top up PSHC, but I have no contact for them.
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#7 Prime Link is another choice - 800 509 5831 Ray Murdock is a broker Call – 519-884-5923
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In all cases it pays to shop around. Your medical situation, age, and meds, when they were last switched plus more items will contribute to the price that various companies charge. Some early bird cut-offs are the 14th Sep, but many go to the 30th of Sep. Some companies offer $200-$500 deductibles for a bit of a savings. This list is only a few suggestions - there are many more companies available.
I REPEAT IT PAYS TO SHOP AROUND TO FIND THE BEST FOR YOU. DO NOT LEAVE HOME WITHOUT INSURANCE. A SIMPLE ACCIDENT COULD DEPLETE ALL YOUR SAVINGS.
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FINAL THOUGHTS
As the summer winds down we hope many of you are able to get out and still enjoy RVing. Add a sweater or two and take advantage of the great fall ahead, soon to be a colourful time of year. Happy travels and take care guys P&J
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