Diary published weekly since 2001
Read this entire Diary on line HERE
TIPS THIS WEEK
Bill sent me an email that I have received several times over the years about the FIRE HAZARD DANGERS OF GLADE PLUG-IN AIR FRESHENERS. When I verified the story on SNOPES.COM, I learned that GLADE Fresheners have safety features built into them. However not all such fresheners by other manufacturers may not include the same precautions or shutdown features. Those fresheners could overheat and cause a fire. Through the Net in Google RV Alerts I keep hearing of RV fires happening almost weekly someplace – maybe the world is getting smaller and we hear about every disaster in all locations. As a result, John and I are extra careful about shutting things down when we are not around and before bed. All we can say is be sure your unit is mechanically sound and you have working smoke alarms/CO monitors at the ready. Fire destroys things so fast in an RV
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Bill also shared that everyone should be vigilant when PAYING MEDICAL BILLS – he is from California. He suggests it is wise to fight ‘Balance Billing’ – that means if a Dr overcharges for your services. Read your invoice carefully and do not be afraid to contact your Insurance.
As health-care costs continue to soar, millions of confused consumers pay for medical charges they don't actually owe. Typically this occurs when insurance plans cover less than what a doctor, hospital, or lab service wants to be paid. The health-care provider at times will demand the balance from the patient. The patient is afraid of receiving calls from a debt collector, so they pay up. This happened to us a few months after John’s illness a few years ago, but since we had $5 million medical insurance coverage we did not pay it – we called our insurance.
This hassle is called ‘Balance Billing’ and apparently common practice, but it’s illegal. When doctors or hospitals think an insurer has reimbursed too little – they sometimes illegally pressure patients to pay the difference. State and federal laws prohibit the medical providers from patient contact. Instead, doctors and hospitals should deal directly with insurers. Economists and patient advocates estimate that consumers pay $1 billion or more a year for which they're not responsible. DO NOT PAY THESE EXTRA FEES.
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WEATHER HAS TURNED COLD IN THE NORTH… SO FURNACES AND PROPANE USE IS UP. These tips come from the BC Safety Authority and Motor Vehicle Sales Authority of BC:
Top 10 Tips for Safe Propane Use in Your RV – (I USED the first 4-Tips in…Issue 20)
****Do not use portable propane camping equipment such as camp stoves, barbecues or radiant heaters in your RV. They are designed for use OUT OF DOORS.
****KNOW THE SIGNS of CO POISONING. If anyone shows signs of carbon monoxide poisoning (headaches, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, impaired judgment, loss of manual dexterity) have everyone leave the RV and get medical attention.
****EVERYONE NEEDS AN ALARM. Install both a Propane & Carbon Monoxide alarm.
****BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR CYLINDER. Never use, store or transport propane cylinders or liquid fuels in the passenger space or living area of your RV!!! Don't transport or use containers that are damaged, show signs of corrosion, have been exposed to fire or appear to be leaking.
****TURN IT OFF WHEN REFUELING. When you stop to refuel your RV, be sure that all sources of ignition including pilot lights and engines are turned off or extinguished. Also, all occupants of the RV should leave the vehicle.
****BUY SMART. When buying a pre-owned RV, make sure it is safety inspected by a certified technician.
****For more information about RV propane safety HERE and BC Safety Authority HERE registered recreation vehicle shops, visit or A propane safety brochure is also available by contacting your local BC Safety Authority office, or call toll-free 1-866-566-7233 (SAFE) – Or your local propane dealer.
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SUN RV RESORTS in Florida are offering first time visitors special rates of $199 per month and in Texas $149. This offer runs out the end Dec. Log onto the main site and then click on each park to see the specials for that park. If you are not booked into a place yet these parks are a great place to be stay while you become acquainted with an area.
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PROMOS THIS WEEK
2009 RV RATING GUIDE – Are you considering buying a new RV? If so there is a NEW RV Book available to help with your search, “2008-2009 RV Comparison Guide”. It rates RV’s from over 55 RV manufacturers. Details HERE...
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The BREAST CANCER site is having trouble convincing enough people to click on their site daily to meet their quota of donating at least one free mammogram a day to an underprivileged woman. I have received this email several times as well so I thought I would share it. I do not think that most Cdns have a problem obtaining a mammogram – at least not in Ontario. But there may be a woman worldwide who cannot easily obtain this valuable test. Breast Cancer does not have to be a death sentence, but with the help of regular breast exams and an annual Mammogram this type of cancer can be beaten.
It takes less than a minute to go to their SITE and click on 'donating a mammogram'. (Click on Pink Window in the middle). ‘Logging on’ does not cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors and advertisers use the number of daily visits to determine the number they donate a mammogram in exchange for advertising. Pass it on to your friends.
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The latest round of RV RECALLS isn't as long as most months, but it still includes some major problems that need fixin.' Companies issuing recalls include Jayco, Prevost, Country Coach, Fleetwood and Monaco -- to name a few. Details HERE…
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RV TRAVEL NEWSLETTER includes many valuable tips and hints. Log on to see – huge RV Book sale; generator maintenance; gas prices in Oregon; a negative post to the pluses of a Washer Dryer – we love our 9-yr old vented model machine - we air-dry overnight in our living room on hangers; Federal pass for American seniors to visit National parks, forests and/or federal campgrounds plus much more.
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Sunday, October 26, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
MAJESTIC FALL COLOURS IN THE NORTH - Issue 41
Diary published weekly since 2001
Read the Entire Diary on line HERE:
TIPS THIS WEEK
WARNING OF A NEW CDN SCAM - This one concerns Revenue Canada. An official looking Scam/phishing letter will arrive by regular mail. It requests those receiving it provide valuable personal info. The letter claims that there is “insufficient information” for the individual’s tax return and that in order to receive any “claims,” they will have to update their records. The letter attaches a form specifically requesting the individual’s personal information in writing, via fax or email, including information on bank accounts and passports. This letter is NOT from the CRA and Canadians should not provide their personal information to the sender. NEVER GIVE ANYONE VITAL INFO UNLESS YOU MADE THE CALL IN THE FIRST PLACE. This is a ‘Must-Read for all Canadian residents. It is false!!! Full story HERE
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Cathy shared these tips a while back. I have not tried these NOR tested them. Strictly FYI.
***Eliminate ear mites!!! All it takes is a few drops of Wesson Corn Oil in your cat's ear... massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.
***Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade could relieve headache pain almost immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers?
***Did you know that Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?
***To relieve achy muscles from a bout of the flu? - Mix 1-tablespoon horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil for instant relief for aching muscles.
***Smart splinter remover: Just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All or similar product over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue. This worked for Peggi
***Balm for broken blisters... to disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine, a powerful antiseptic.
***Quaker Oats for fast pain relief ... it's not for breakfast any more! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.
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Dennis shared this tip about Forwarding Email
***Any time you see an E-Mail that says forward this on to '10' of your friends OR to sign this petition, or you'll get bad luck, DO NOT DO THIS - it has either an e-mail tracker program attached that tracks the cookies and e-mails junk to folks you forward it to. The host sender receives a copy each time it gets forwarded – they then can establish a listing of 'active' e-mails addresses to send SPAM e-mails to. These lists are sold to others.
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PROMOS THIS WEEK
Numerous great RV info tips are highlighted in this weeks RV TRAVEL.COM NEWSLETTER Read all about these posts plus more.
***New Wal*Mart in Quartsite
***Ramp into RV aids disabled persons
***Even how to host a surprise ‘Shower’ for new RVers. Similar as you would for a wedding shower.
***Very valuable info on different safe ways to transport extra propane containers.
***Chuck (editor) discusses a small Motorhome that gets a huge 50 miles per gallon – sleeps two.***A new device that will turn a 30-amp hookup into 45 Amps (not a full 50 amps but close)
***New fifth-wheel hitch design eases pain of sharp turns with short bed trucks.
***To find low cost or Free campgrounds go to ‘FreeCampgrounds.com’ but the forum for this site has been moved to ‘FreeRVstays.com’ – especially for budget-campers and boondockers.
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More news from the above newsletter...
A real neat You Tube video of VINTAGE TRAVEL TRAILERS - Johnny Cash sings along – worth a look.
SAD NEWS…Life On Wheels program ends after death of founder. The popular educational series for RV enthusiasts held each year at college campuses across the United States has been discontinued after 14 successful years. LIFE ON WHEELS was founded at the University of Idaho by RV authority GAYLORD MAXWELL – he died suddenly last month at age 81. Full Story HERE…
Read the Entire Diary on line HERE:
TIPS THIS WEEK
WARNING OF A NEW CDN SCAM - This one concerns Revenue Canada. An official looking Scam/phishing letter will arrive by regular mail. It requests those receiving it provide valuable personal info. The letter claims that there is “insufficient information” for the individual’s tax return and that in order to receive any “claims,” they will have to update their records. The letter attaches a form specifically requesting the individual’s personal information in writing, via fax or email, including information on bank accounts and passports. This letter is NOT from the CRA and Canadians should not provide their personal information to the sender. NEVER GIVE ANYONE VITAL INFO UNLESS YOU MADE THE CALL IN THE FIRST PLACE. This is a ‘Must-Read for all Canadian residents. It is false!!! Full story HERE
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Cathy shared these tips a while back. I have not tried these NOR tested them. Strictly FYI.
***Eliminate ear mites!!! All it takes is a few drops of Wesson Corn Oil in your cat's ear... massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.
***Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade could relieve headache pain almost immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers?
***Did you know that Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?
***To relieve achy muscles from a bout of the flu? - Mix 1-tablespoon horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil for instant relief for aching muscles.
***Smart splinter remover: Just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All or similar product over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue. This worked for Peggi
***Balm for broken blisters... to disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine, a powerful antiseptic.
***Quaker Oats for fast pain relief ... it's not for breakfast any more! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.
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Dennis shared this tip about Forwarding Email
***Any time you see an E-Mail that says forward this on to '10' of your friends OR to sign this petition, or you'll get bad luck, DO NOT DO THIS - it has either an e-mail tracker program attached that tracks the cookies and e-mails junk to folks you forward it to. The host sender receives a copy each time it gets forwarded – they then can establish a listing of 'active' e-mails addresses to send SPAM e-mails to. These lists are sold to others.
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PROMOS THIS WEEK
Numerous great RV info tips are highlighted in this weeks RV TRAVEL.COM NEWSLETTER Read all about these posts plus more.
***New Wal*Mart in Quartsite
***Ramp into RV aids disabled persons
***Even how to host a surprise ‘Shower’ for new RVers. Similar as you would for a wedding shower.
***Very valuable info on different safe ways to transport extra propane containers.
***Chuck (editor) discusses a small Motorhome that gets a huge 50 miles per gallon – sleeps two.***A new device that will turn a 30-amp hookup into 45 Amps (not a full 50 amps but close)
***New fifth-wheel hitch design eases pain of sharp turns with short bed trucks.
***To find low cost or Free campgrounds go to ‘FreeCampgrounds.com’ but the forum for this site has been moved to ‘FreeRVstays.com’ – especially for budget-campers and boondockers.
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More news from the above newsletter...
A real neat You Tube video of VINTAGE TRAVEL TRAILERS - Johnny Cash sings along – worth a look.
SAD NEWS…Life On Wheels program ends after death of founder. The popular educational series for RV enthusiasts held each year at college campuses across the United States has been discontinued after 14 successful years. LIFE ON WHEELS was founded at the University of Idaho by RV authority GAYLORD MAXWELL – he died suddenly last month at age 81. Full Story HERE…
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
HAPPY CDN THANKSGIVING – COLUMBUS DAY Issue 40
Diary published weekly since 2001
Read this Diary on line HERE
TIPS AND PROMOS COMBINED AGAIN THIS WEEK
As we Cdns get ready to flock south, it is very important to CALL YOUR CREDIT CARD company to let them know you are going south just before or as soon as you cross the border. A new security measure the card companies have put in place – alerts most of them if card usage is undergoing outside of Canada. I didn’t believe it when our friends told us that their card was declined – but when it happened to us while trying to pay for fuel in Tampa we took it serious. A simple phone call corrected the problem but calling ahead prevents the embarrassment at the time.
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I have shared the vast listings of Dump Stations on SANIDUMPS.COM numerous times. This week, John Clarke, founder of Sanidumps.com sent me an email announcing he now has 3-NEW E-BOOKS listing ‘Sani Dumps in the USA’ and in ‘Canada’ and in ‘Australia’. Individual locations are still available on his website at no cost but the ebooks pull them all together. His site now features over 12,000 listings and he expects that number to reach over 13,000 by year-end. Over 6,000 locations offer GPS coordinates. If you download the E-book you will have all listings for each country at your fingertips. Theses ebooks are featured for a limited time at a special Introductory Price of $19.00. See what his new Ebooks are all about HERE
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This is important REPEAT Info *** for CDN SNOWBIRDS preparing to head south. Reference WHAT FOODS WE CAN TAKE TO THE USA. To obtain a current contact number I called a main Cdn Customs number in Winnipeg at 1-204 983-3500. That agent shared this number in the USA – 1-703-526-4200. I strongly recommend that every Cdn SNOWBIRD should listen to this long promo OF WHAT FOOD IS ALLOWED. If you get a message saying the lines are busy, follow the request to try later – in a minute or two you should get through.
Surprisingly SOFT CHEESES SUCH AS COTTAGE AND BRIE are on the forbidden list – this is a new one on me, some Pet Food too. Fish at this point seems OK. Checking before you set out stops surprises when you get to the border. BUT rest assured what you hear tomorrow could likely change before you leave. Whatever current diseases surface – the prohibitive foods change. John and I operate on the theory that if our FRIDGE IS EMPTY we avoid hassles. We routinely plan to stop at the first grocery store, or Wal*Mart Supercenter en route to re-stock. FYI – The Wal*Mart Atlas lists most W*M locations throughout the USA, especially in the USA version.
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In RV TRAVEL.COM NEWSLETTER
– There are a variety of valuable posts such as ‘how to collect rainwater’ – ‘dangers of overloading a unit’ – even a story about a ‘dislodged propane tank’ on a 2005 unit much like ours did October 2007, but our dropped tank was on a 1995 LUXOR – not on a new unit. It is a scary situation and thanks to our Guardian Angels and the Good Lord, this RVer and we avoided a major problem.
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Climate for many of us is becoming cold. This story on ‘PREPARING YOUR RV FURNACE’ may be helpful – winter isn't far away. To ready your RV for the great outdoors turn up your furnace and follow the info in this blurb HERE. It's quick and simple.
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PLEASE SHARE YOUR RV BLOG EXPERIENCE HERE. After my disastrous start with the Forum last week a New FORUM is ready for everyone to add your RV BLOG URL - include a short Personal BIO about yourselves. This is a perfect spot to SHARE your good times, Include the ‘Wonders’ you have experienced, ‘F/T or Extended Travellers’? ‘Costs’?, ‘RV you travel in’, ‘things you didn’t plan for and should have’ PLUS your ‘day-to-day adventures’. Be certain to ‘Add Tips’ you think prospective RVers would love to know. Allow them to follow along and learn from your travels.
This forum was previously FULLTIMERS EXPERIENCES - All post are welcome if they’re kept clean, I (Peggi) may add input but I will try to limit my involvement. It’s Your Forum – enjoy it.
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WARNING OF A NEW COMPUTER VIRUS is circulating again – I got an email like this last week – it states the email is from ‘UPS Packet Service’ along with a packet number – Subject may read “UPS Delivery Failure”. The email states that they were un-able to deliver a package sent to you on such and such a date and ask you to print the attached invoice copy – DON’T TRY TO OPEN THIS. IT LAUNCHES A VIRUS! Check it out at Snoopes.com HERE!
Read this Diary on line HERE
TIPS AND PROMOS COMBINED AGAIN THIS WEEK
As we Cdns get ready to flock south, it is very important to CALL YOUR CREDIT CARD company to let them know you are going south just before or as soon as you cross the border. A new security measure the card companies have put in place – alerts most of them if card usage is undergoing outside of Canada. I didn’t believe it when our friends told us that their card was declined – but when it happened to us while trying to pay for fuel in Tampa we took it serious. A simple phone call corrected the problem but calling ahead prevents the embarrassment at the time.
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I have shared the vast listings of Dump Stations on SANIDUMPS.COM numerous times. This week, John Clarke, founder of Sanidumps.com sent me an email announcing he now has 3-NEW E-BOOKS listing ‘Sani Dumps in the USA’ and in ‘Canada’ and in ‘Australia’. Individual locations are still available on his website at no cost but the ebooks pull them all together. His site now features over 12,000 listings and he expects that number to reach over 13,000 by year-end. Over 6,000 locations offer GPS coordinates. If you download the E-book you will have all listings for each country at your fingertips. Theses ebooks are featured for a limited time at a special Introductory Price of $19.00. See what his new Ebooks are all about HERE
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
This is important REPEAT Info *** for CDN SNOWBIRDS preparing to head south. Reference WHAT FOODS WE CAN TAKE TO THE USA. To obtain a current contact number I called a main Cdn Customs number in Winnipeg at 1-204 983-3500. That agent shared this number in the USA – 1-703-526-4200. I strongly recommend that every Cdn SNOWBIRD should listen to this long promo OF WHAT FOOD IS ALLOWED. If you get a message saying the lines are busy, follow the request to try later – in a minute or two you should get through.
Surprisingly SOFT CHEESES SUCH AS COTTAGE AND BRIE are on the forbidden list – this is a new one on me, some Pet Food too. Fish at this point seems OK. Checking before you set out stops surprises when you get to the border. BUT rest assured what you hear tomorrow could likely change before you leave. Whatever current diseases surface – the prohibitive foods change. John and I operate on the theory that if our FRIDGE IS EMPTY we avoid hassles. We routinely plan to stop at the first grocery store, or Wal*Mart Supercenter en route to re-stock. FYI – The Wal*Mart Atlas lists most W*M locations throughout the USA, especially in the USA version.
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In RV TRAVEL.COM NEWSLETTER
– There are a variety of valuable posts such as ‘how to collect rainwater’ – ‘dangers of overloading a unit’ – even a story about a ‘dislodged propane tank’ on a 2005 unit much like ours did October 2007, but our dropped tank was on a 1995 LUXOR – not on a new unit. It is a scary situation and thanks to our Guardian Angels and the Good Lord, this RVer and we avoided a major problem.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Climate for many of us is becoming cold. This story on ‘PREPARING YOUR RV FURNACE’ may be helpful – winter isn't far away. To ready your RV for the great outdoors turn up your furnace and follow the info in this blurb HERE. It's quick and simple.
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PLEASE SHARE YOUR RV BLOG EXPERIENCE HERE. After my disastrous start with the Forum last week a New FORUM is ready for everyone to add your RV BLOG URL - include a short Personal BIO about yourselves. This is a perfect spot to SHARE your good times, Include the ‘Wonders’ you have experienced, ‘F/T or Extended Travellers’? ‘Costs’?, ‘RV you travel in’, ‘things you didn’t plan for and should have’ PLUS your ‘day-to-day adventures’. Be certain to ‘Add Tips’ you think prospective RVers would love to know. Allow them to follow along and learn from your travels.
This forum was previously FULLTIMERS EXPERIENCES - All post are welcome if they’re kept clean, I (Peggi) may add input but I will try to limit my involvement. It’s Your Forum – enjoy it.
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WARNING OF A NEW COMPUTER VIRUS is circulating again – I got an email like this last week – it states the email is from ‘UPS Packet Service’ along with a packet number – Subject may read “UPS Delivery Failure”. The email states that they were un-able to deliver a package sent to you on such and such a date and ask you to print the attached invoice copy – DON’T TRY TO OPEN THIS. IT LAUNCHES A VIRUS! Check it out at Snoopes.com HERE!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
TIPS AND PROMOS COMBINED THIS WEEK
Diary published weekly since 2001 This portion of Tips and Promos is part of the previous post
It is time for CDN SNOWBIRDS to prepare to head south. I phoned the US Customs Line I had from my summer seminars about WHAT FOODS WE CAN TAKE TO THE USA and of course the phone number I verified as accurate in June was not being answered yesterday. Government Departments are notorious for changing phone numbers and websites. They drive me nuts. Well I then called the Cdn Customs in Winnipeg at 1-204 983-3500 and that agent gave me this number – 1-703-526-4200. Sometimes I listened to a message requisitioning to try later.
BUT, I strongly recommend that everyone should listen to this long promo OF WHAT FOOD IS ALLOWED plus two other numbers for follow-up – I received messages at both these numbers – they wanted to call me back but since our cell in the park is iffy at times, I chose not leave a message.
I was surprised to see that SOFT CHEESES SUCH AS COTTAGE AND BRIE were forbidden – this is a new one on me, some Pet Food too. Fish at this point seems OK. Checking before you set out stops surprises when you get to the border. BUT rest assured what you hear tomorrow could likely change before you leave. Whatever current diseases surface changes the prohibitive foods.
John and I operate on the theory that if our FRIDGE IS EMPTY we avoid hassles. We routinely check ahead to see where the first grocery store, or Wal*Mart Supercenter is en route – we simply re-stock. The Wal*Mart Atlas lists most W*M locations throughout the USA, especially in the USA version. We find when we off-load all meat and suspect items – our crossings are easier.
The DATE FOR A PASSPORT for Land and Sea travel has been moved to Jun 2009 – This promo explains that as well. However if you need to fly home in an emergency, you cannot get on a plane without a passport – even in an air-evac. Wise RV Travellers carry with a Passport.
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In this weeks RV Travel.com newsletter there are several valued posts but this one in particular is reference to BACK-UP CAMERAS… “If you have one it is worth the read… How far back should I be able to view? I don't tow a car, but I do have a bike carrier on the back. I carry a small scooter. I can see my scooter and some space behind the scooter, but I can't see a car on my tail. Can the angles be adjusted? Answer HERE!!!
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Rick and Joy relayed this from the Dryden Newspaper. *** OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) relayed that a JEEP BEING TOWED BY A MOTOR HOME SEPARATED when the attachment broke – the jeep crossed into the eastbound lane and came to rest in the south ditch – no injuries.
FULL STORY… The RVer felt a sudden jerk before he saw his toad travel across the highway into the ditch. The SUV suffered minor damage but they were able to continue their trip following repairs. The hitch and the attachment points for the safety cables were attached all in one point – when it broke free and the toad was on its way. FOR SAFETY - ALWAYS attach safety cables separated from your hitch. INSPECT the welding of your hitch and safety cable attachment point.
John and I had a toad disconnect in the 80's while travelling Mexico, but thankfully for us one hook of our safety chain kept the car attached. The nut on the bottom of our ball had worked loose and disappeared when we went around a very sharp corner. We travelled about 20km before we realized it - days before back-up cameras were popular. Following our experience, we heard of about five more similar situations - some cars went over the mountains.
We realized our problem across the street from a Mechanic and a Machine shop. Between these two they found a ‘nut’ they could modify, so they could ‘Arm-strong’ it in place. All for a $15.00 fee - Go figure, but we were in Mexico. Our hitch these days folds and stays on our MH.
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Another RV Travel Newsletter post addresses RVS RECALLS FOR AUGUST BACK TO LAST FEBRUARY 08. RVs include those from Winnebago, Fleetwood, Gulf Stream, Newman, Jayco and numerous others. Check them out - many of the recalls are related to problems with RV refrigerators.
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As a result of LAST WEEKS TRAVEL INSURANCE, Jana and Norm shared this tip – Just a reminder for those who may not know or have forgotten: Travel medical insurance is considered A MEDICAL EXPENSE FOR CDN INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
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This post highlights RV CAMPGROUNDS; CHOICES AND PRICE from $50+ per/night to free. Amenities range from elegant RV parks with swimming pools, saunas, libraries, Rec Halls, etc. to state parks with limited facilities, to barebones 'boondocking' sites where a level plot of dirt. Novice RVers will benefit most.
It is time for CDN SNOWBIRDS to prepare to head south. I phoned the US Customs Line I had from my summer seminars about WHAT FOODS WE CAN TAKE TO THE USA and of course the phone number I verified as accurate in June was not being answered yesterday. Government Departments are notorious for changing phone numbers and websites. They drive me nuts. Well I then called the Cdn Customs in Winnipeg at 1-204 983-3500 and that agent gave me this number – 1-703-526-4200. Sometimes I listened to a message requisitioning to try later.
BUT, I strongly recommend that everyone should listen to this long promo OF WHAT FOOD IS ALLOWED plus two other numbers for follow-up – I received messages at both these numbers – they wanted to call me back but since our cell in the park is iffy at times, I chose not leave a message.
I was surprised to see that SOFT CHEESES SUCH AS COTTAGE AND BRIE were forbidden – this is a new one on me, some Pet Food too. Fish at this point seems OK. Checking before you set out stops surprises when you get to the border. BUT rest assured what you hear tomorrow could likely change before you leave. Whatever current diseases surface changes the prohibitive foods.
John and I operate on the theory that if our FRIDGE IS EMPTY we avoid hassles. We routinely check ahead to see where the first grocery store, or Wal*Mart Supercenter is en route – we simply re-stock. The Wal*Mart Atlas lists most W*M locations throughout the USA, especially in the USA version. We find when we off-load all meat and suspect items – our crossings are easier.
The DATE FOR A PASSPORT for Land and Sea travel has been moved to Jun 2009 – This promo explains that as well. However if you need to fly home in an emergency, you cannot get on a plane without a passport – even in an air-evac. Wise RV Travellers carry with a Passport.
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In this weeks RV Travel.com newsletter there are several valued posts but this one in particular is reference to BACK-UP CAMERAS… “If you have one it is worth the read… How far back should I be able to view? I don't tow a car, but I do have a bike carrier on the back. I carry a small scooter. I can see my scooter and some space behind the scooter, but I can't see a car on my tail. Can the angles be adjusted? Answer HERE!!!
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Rick and Joy relayed this from the Dryden Newspaper. *** OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) relayed that a JEEP BEING TOWED BY A MOTOR HOME SEPARATED when the attachment broke – the jeep crossed into the eastbound lane and came to rest in the south ditch – no injuries.
FULL STORY… The RVer felt a sudden jerk before he saw his toad travel across the highway into the ditch. The SUV suffered minor damage but they were able to continue their trip following repairs. The hitch and the attachment points for the safety cables were attached all in one point – when it broke free and the toad was on its way. FOR SAFETY - ALWAYS attach safety cables separated from your hitch. INSPECT the welding of your hitch and safety cable attachment point.
John and I had a toad disconnect in the 80's while travelling Mexico, but thankfully for us one hook of our safety chain kept the car attached. The nut on the bottom of our ball had worked loose and disappeared when we went around a very sharp corner. We travelled about 20km before we realized it - days before back-up cameras were popular. Following our experience, we heard of about five more similar situations - some cars went over the mountains.
We realized our problem across the street from a Mechanic and a Machine shop. Between these two they found a ‘nut’ they could modify, so they could ‘Arm-strong’ it in place. All for a $15.00 fee - Go figure, but we were in Mexico. Our hitch these days folds and stays on our MH.
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Another RV Travel Newsletter post addresses RVS RECALLS FOR AUGUST BACK TO LAST FEBRUARY 08. RVs include those from Winnebago, Fleetwood, Gulf Stream, Newman, Jayco and numerous others. Check them out - many of the recalls are related to problems with RV refrigerators.
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As a result of LAST WEEKS TRAVEL INSURANCE, Jana and Norm shared this tip – Just a reminder for those who may not know or have forgotten: Travel medical insurance is considered A MEDICAL EXPENSE FOR CDN INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
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This post highlights RV CAMPGROUNDS; CHOICES AND PRICE from $50+ per/night to free. Amenities range from elegant RV parks with swimming pools, saunas, libraries, Rec Halls, etc. to state parks with limited facilities, to barebones 'boondocking' sites where a level plot of dirt. Novice RVers will benefit most.
I ACCIDENTALLY DELETED MY FORUM Issue 39 - Newsy Portion
Diary published weekly since 2001
Hey!!! The Forum is back up thanks to my super Webserver But I am posting the entire Diary FYI.
I was not sure when this Diary would be on line HERE (I'm Happy to report It's up today - Hooray!!!) In the meantime my FULL DIARY including the TIPS AND PROMOS is posted Sunday morning to this Blog for reference. The Forum is back up, Thanks Big Time to my super Webserver But I am posting the entire Diary FYI.
Hi All: All too often technology jumps up and bites me in the butt. Well yesterday when I attempted to add a NEW FORUM that would allow ‘RVERS WHO HAVE RV BLOGS’ to post their URL along with a short BIO to my forum page (Now that Forum is ready for input!!!- PLEASE add your RV BLOG soon). I accidentally DELETED all my forums. I did not understand the new PHP Format. My webserver SuperWebHost.com is usually off over the weekend (BUT they worked overtime this weekend - thanks so much Matthew)– sooooo now – All forums are BACK UP. Thankfully my Webserver found them in a back-up file. If anyone made a post on Oct 3rd you may have to post again. I apologize to those who visit regularly for the delay!!! I am happy that this has had a good ending. I now ask each RV Blogger to add their URL and BIO Promo to the appropriate forum – since everything is
working again as it should.
Today SATURDAY, John and I VOTED in Canada’s advance Polls. Our election is on the 14th October and of course we will not be at our permanent address. When I called the main ‘Canada Vote’ number to ask for directions to the ‘Poll Booth’, the girl that answered the phone said we had to ‘vote’ in Trenton. THIS IS WRONG!!! The Reps in Woodstock had forms they filled out and our ‘vote’ will be mailed to our home riding. All we needed was proof of our Trenton address – it was on our drivers Licence. We were even able to even vote for our candidates in Trenton – no need to vote for local candidates. NOTE: Every F/Ter should have an official home base address for many reasons such as Census, drivers Licence, voting, Medical (Cda-Provincial), passports, border agents, plus numerous more. FYI Advance Polls remain open for Monday. In both countries it is so important to find a way to GET OUT AND VOTE. Some USA states are now allowing Fulltimers to vote – worth the research to check things out.
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Braemar Valley RV Park Association hosted an impromptu Karaoke social hour SATURDAY afternoon and tomorrow, SUNDAY, an early social hour; a decadent THANKSGIVING DINNER; plus dance is planned. FYI – Canada’s Thanksgiving Day is the second Monday in October – Turkey is the meat of choice. This feast is no cost for residents who pay $10.00 to belong to the Park Association.
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The economy has been BAD this week and everything is topsy-turvy. But remember BAD NEWS sells. Life events are cyclical – overtime the ups and downs will level off. As a bit of proof, we bought gas yesterday for $107.6 ($3.78 per US Gal) that was the newest low that we have seen for a long time. Today in Woodstock it was posted at $1.06.7 – yes things do differ in various areas of the country but just like the USA/Cdn $$$$ exchange, the price changes from day-to-day. The stock market is definitely volatile right now as it goes through many ups and downs. But the ‘Experts’ advise that none of us should panic and do anything foolish. They stress we should take a deep breath and allow the ‘EBBS AND FLOWS’ to ‘Play-Out’ till the bad news once again becomes the kind that does not receive unfavourable press. Remember to ‘Always look at life through the windshield – NOT the rear-view mirror’.
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Thankfully for us Canadians, we have not been hit as hard as the USA mainly because we have different banking and investment rules - for now we hope our government keeps things in check. Yesterday, FRIDAY, we visited our RV Dealer, Sicards Holiday Campers, in Smithville near Hamilton, Ontario. They have greatly expanded their dealership recently and sales have still been quite brisk this summer. However we all are aware that new buyers are paying so much less for their dream machines than they would have a few years ago. So even if gas/fuel continues to rise, with careful planning and shortening the distances you travel – it is not too difficult to continue to enjoy this fantastic RV lifestyle.
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ADDITIONAL EVENTS THAT CONSUMED OUR TIME THIS WEEK.
Two more Picasa Albums grace my website HERE – finally. One covers our trip 10-days earlier to McNaughton’s Home Hardware in Newbury, Ontario to watch the cooking presentation by Phyllis and Lamont – ‘THE COOKING LADIES’. The second album highlights the impressive VETERAN’S PARADE that we watched at the London Fair late August. FYI, all albums are more interesting when viewed as a SLIDESOW.
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On THURSDAY While in Stratford to pick up weekly MAIL, I found a great store ‘Cartridge World’ (519-273-5777) that REFILLS CARTRIDGE for a very low price. I had filled 3-black ones on Sunday, but for some reason they wouldn’t print. Thanks Joel and Rob for being there.
Next stop was to meet Jan and Bill plus Rod and Mary for lunch at the incredible ‘IRON SKILLET RESTAURANT’ in Woodstock Ontario (1-519 -421-9779). Prices are fair, atmosphere great plus they allowed us to ‘sit and talk’ for as long as we wanted. These four are brand NEW FULLTIMERS heading south to Texas for the very first time. It is such fun to be around the contagious excitement they exude. Jan and Bill are bird-watchers so they’re beginning their winter in Mission at the western end of the Rio Grande Valley. Rod and Mary are travelling south with us this October – this will be the first winter for them in the Valley and we’re honoured they will be neighbours in Alamo Palms.
We are kicking off our journey with dinner at the FLYING J IN LONDON on the 27th Oct. Anyone in the area that day, why not join us? It’ll be great to have you two along because we have been over this route many times - so on this trip we’ll be seeing things in a different light. This week Cheryl and Don – also brand new F/T RVers – emailed us. They’ll be spending all or part of the winter at Alamo Palms. This is shaping up to be a fantastic season - with luck you guys will enjoy our favourites stopping spots and for sure we’ll experience their exciting first time insight of their discovery.
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FINAL THOUGHTS
I’m continuing to finish several RV magazine stories and my website is crying for an update. Guess everything will unfold as we expect in time. We have another busy week ahead again. It’s time to finish off-loading excess ‘stuff’ from this poor overloaded motorhome. We are getting to the end of the elimination, but not finished yet. The LUXOR will breath a sigh of relief we’re sure. Must go for now guys. Be extra cautious for obstacles lying on the road such as a chair or stepladder that has fallen of a vehicle. We’ve come across ‘things’ like this more than once. Stay away from ‘Orange Barrels’ and ‘Road-Gaiters’ (shredded tires). ‘Travel safe’, P&J.
Hey!!! The Forum is back up thanks to my super Webserver But I am posting the entire Diary FYI.
I was not sure when this Diary would be on line HERE (I'm Happy to report It's up today - Hooray!!!) In the meantime my FULL DIARY including the TIPS AND PROMOS is posted Sunday morning to this Blog for reference. The Forum is back up, Thanks Big Time to my super Webserver But I am posting the entire Diary FYI.
Hi All: All too often technology jumps up and bites me in the butt. Well yesterday when I attempted to add a NEW FORUM that would allow ‘RVERS WHO HAVE RV BLOGS’ to post their URL along with a short BIO to my forum page (Now that Forum is ready for input!!!- PLEASE add your RV BLOG soon). I accidentally DELETED all my forums. I did not understand the new PHP Format. My webserver SuperWebHost.com is usually off over the weekend (BUT they worked overtime this weekend - thanks so much Matthew)– sooooo now – All forums are BACK UP. Thankfully my Webserver found them in a back-up file. If anyone made a post on Oct 3rd you may have to post again. I apologize to those who visit regularly for the delay!!! I am happy that this has had a good ending. I now ask each RV Blogger to add their URL and BIO Promo to the appropriate forum – since everything is
working again as it should.
Today SATURDAY, John and I VOTED in Canada’s advance Polls. Our election is on the 14th October and of course we will not be at our permanent address. When I called the main ‘Canada Vote’ number to ask for directions to the ‘Poll Booth’, the girl that answered the phone said we had to ‘vote’ in Trenton. THIS IS WRONG!!! The Reps in Woodstock had forms they filled out and our ‘vote’ will be mailed to our home riding. All we needed was proof of our Trenton address – it was on our drivers Licence. We were even able to even vote for our candidates in Trenton – no need to vote for local candidates. NOTE: Every F/Ter should have an official home base address for many reasons such as Census, drivers Licence, voting, Medical (Cda-Provincial), passports, border agents, plus numerous more. FYI Advance Polls remain open for Monday. In both countries it is so important to find a way to GET OUT AND VOTE. Some USA states are now allowing Fulltimers to vote – worth the research to check things out.
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Braemar Valley RV Park Association hosted an impromptu Karaoke social hour SATURDAY afternoon and tomorrow, SUNDAY, an early social hour; a decadent THANKSGIVING DINNER; plus dance is planned. FYI – Canada’s Thanksgiving Day is the second Monday in October – Turkey is the meat of choice. This feast is no cost for residents who pay $10.00 to belong to the Park Association.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The economy has been BAD this week and everything is topsy-turvy. But remember BAD NEWS sells. Life events are cyclical – overtime the ups and downs will level off. As a bit of proof, we bought gas yesterday for $107.6 ($3.78 per US Gal) that was the newest low that we have seen for a long time. Today in Woodstock it was posted at $1.06.7 – yes things do differ in various areas of the country but just like the USA/Cdn $$$$ exchange, the price changes from day-to-day. The stock market is definitely volatile right now as it goes through many ups and downs. But the ‘Experts’ advise that none of us should panic and do anything foolish. They stress we should take a deep breath and allow the ‘EBBS AND FLOWS’ to ‘Play-Out’ till the bad news once again becomes the kind that does not receive unfavourable press. Remember to ‘Always look at life through the windshield – NOT the rear-view mirror’.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Thankfully for us Canadians, we have not been hit as hard as the USA mainly because we have different banking and investment rules - for now we hope our government keeps things in check. Yesterday, FRIDAY, we visited our RV Dealer, Sicards Holiday Campers, in Smithville near Hamilton, Ontario. They have greatly expanded their dealership recently and sales have still been quite brisk this summer. However we all are aware that new buyers are paying so much less for their dream machines than they would have a few years ago. So even if gas/fuel continues to rise, with careful planning and shortening the distances you travel – it is not too difficult to continue to enjoy this fantastic RV lifestyle.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
ADDITIONAL EVENTS THAT CONSUMED OUR TIME THIS WEEK.
Two more Picasa Albums grace my website HERE – finally. One covers our trip 10-days earlier to McNaughton’s Home Hardware in Newbury, Ontario to watch the cooking presentation by Phyllis and Lamont – ‘THE COOKING LADIES’. The second album highlights the impressive VETERAN’S PARADE that we watched at the London Fair late August. FYI, all albums are more interesting when viewed as a SLIDESOW.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
On THURSDAY While in Stratford to pick up weekly MAIL, I found a great store ‘Cartridge World’ (519-273-5777) that REFILLS CARTRIDGE for a very low price. I had filled 3-black ones on Sunday, but for some reason they wouldn’t print. Thanks Joel and Rob for being there.
Next stop was to meet Jan and Bill plus Rod and Mary for lunch at the incredible ‘IRON SKILLET RESTAURANT’ in Woodstock Ontario (1-519 -421-9779). Prices are fair, atmosphere great plus they allowed us to ‘sit and talk’ for as long as we wanted. These four are brand NEW FULLTIMERS heading south to Texas for the very first time. It is such fun to be around the contagious excitement they exude. Jan and Bill are bird-watchers so they’re beginning their winter in Mission at the western end of the Rio Grande Valley. Rod and Mary are travelling south with us this October – this will be the first winter for them in the Valley and we’re honoured they will be neighbours in Alamo Palms.
We are kicking off our journey with dinner at the FLYING J IN LONDON on the 27th Oct. Anyone in the area that day, why not join us? It’ll be great to have you two along because we have been over this route many times - so on this trip we’ll be seeing things in a different light. This week Cheryl and Don – also brand new F/T RVers – emailed us. They’ll be spending all or part of the winter at Alamo Palms. This is shaping up to be a fantastic season - with luck you guys will enjoy our favourites stopping spots and for sure we’ll experience their exciting first time insight of their discovery.
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FINAL THOUGHTS
I’m continuing to finish several RV magazine stories and my website is crying for an update. Guess everything will unfold as we expect in time. We have another busy week ahead again. It’s time to finish off-loading excess ‘stuff’ from this poor overloaded motorhome. We are getting to the end of the elimination, but not finished yet. The LUXOR will breath a sigh of relief we’re sure. Must go for now guys. Be extra cautious for obstacles lying on the road such as a chair or stepladder that has fallen of a vehicle. We’ve come across ‘things’ like this more than once. Stay away from ‘Orange Barrels’ and ‘Road-Gaiters’ (shredded tires). ‘Travel safe’, P&J.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
RVers LOVE TO SOCIALIZE WITH LUNCHEONS
Diary of Sep 27th, 2008: Issue 38
Diary published weekly since 2001
Read this Diary on line HERE
TIPS THIS WEEK
In my Google RV Alerts this week, 83-year old GAYLORD MAXWELL was honoured as a lost Icon in the RV World. He started the ‘Life on Wheels RV Schools’ in the USA plus he was a huge part of the Trailer Life planning staff. He will be greatly missed. As late as the first week in September 2008, Gaylord taught 4-Life on Wheels classes at the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Show in Hershey PA.
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Another warning in this week’s Google RV Alerts! BEWARE OF WHERE YOU ARE WHEN YOU OPEN YOUR SLIDE. When a man didn’t return for dinner they searched for him. Apparently he was fatally squashed between the wall of a storage area and his extended slide – it was determined this was caused by an upsetting freak accident.
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John H shared this point a few weeks ago when I stated we joined the CDN SAM’S CLUB during an Open House. He stated that many Sam Clubs in the U.S. now have UNMANNED GAS BARS that often offer prices that are significantly lower than nearby gas stations. There may be a problem that our Canadian membership card may not work. We plan to ask if we can add a secondary USA address to our Cdn Card when we are in the USA next time like we have done on our Cdn Credit Cards. If not it may be better to buy a Sam’s Club membership in the U.S.
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Carol, Our Breeder loves to hike but she is also very SENSITIVE TO POISON IVY. Her POISON IVY/OAK PREVENTATIVE TIP – When skin contacts poison ivy (i.e. leaves or plants brushing legs) wipe it with a towelette containing rubbing alcohol (not w/cream base) or paper towel saturated with rubbing alcohol. Remove clothes carefully and machine launder thoroughly – wash hands after touching them. The rubbing alcohol treatment should be used within 4-hours of contact. She CARRIES A SMALL BOTTLE AND PAPER TOWELS in a zip lock bag in her car, and in her hiking backpack. Alternative if no rubbing alcohol is available: rinse skin thoroughly with cold water, from water bottle, stream, lake etc. This is 100% effective for her sensitive skin.
Added tip: after walking in poison ivy, SCUFF SOLES AND SIDES OF YOUR SHOES well on grass or gravel. Machine wash shoes too if possible as you can get poison ivy later from shoes the oils have penetrated. Beware: keep DOGS AND CATS away from poison ivy; although they are immune to and not affected by poison ivy, humans can get it from touching their pets fur.
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ON THE LIGHTER SIDE: A reader shared this outstanding presentation of the SIXTIES, but the sender has been misplace – I’m sorry. Click HERE to enjoy and sit back and enjoy the memories. Great photos, facts and music.
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PROMOS THIS WEEK
This week’s RV TRAVEL.COM NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS that bad news sells more copy than good things. Several more RV Plants are closing because inventory shipping has dropped to all time lows. This makes it a PERFECT TIME TO BUY A NEW RV at a record low price; but be aware that a new RV Warrantee may not be valid if the company closes its doors in the future. THOSE WHO HAVE A UNIT TO SELL must deal with a different situation. It might be wiser to enjoy the use of your RV for another year or two rather than give it away in 2008. Considering the resale value of today, waiting till the market begins to recover if you can just might be the better move. THOSE WHO FINANCED THEIR RV will probably find it has depreciated faster than your mortgage dropped. I know we will not be giving our classy LUXOR away, so when we can’t drive it anymore we will park it and enjoy it as a summer home.
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Bill discovered that there was NO RISE IN MONTHLY MEDICARE PREMIUMS for 2009 - MSNBC Wire Services msnbc.com Details HERE:
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In this weeks issue of the RV Travel.com newsletter Mark Polk of RV Eucation101.com discusses how a WATER HEATER BY-PASS KIT can save you costly RV Antifreeze… It can save you six gallons of antifreeze when it's time to winterize your unit. You DRAIN the water heater, put it in the BY-PASS MODE and the antifreeze bypasses the tank and goes directly into the water lines. Never drain the water heater tank when it is hot or under pressure. Read much more of Mark’s varied expert advice HERE
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Jann and Bill shared this neat site when you want to LOCATE OR SEARCH for a Website. This page lists numerous sites by banners. Jann thinks it is “THE COOLEST THING since the invention of the TV remote control.”
Diary published weekly since 2001
Read this Diary on line HERE
TIPS THIS WEEK
In my Google RV Alerts this week, 83-year old GAYLORD MAXWELL was honoured as a lost Icon in the RV World. He started the ‘Life on Wheels RV Schools’ in the USA plus he was a huge part of the Trailer Life planning staff. He will be greatly missed. As late as the first week in September 2008, Gaylord taught 4-Life on Wheels classes at the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Show in Hershey PA.
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Another warning in this week’s Google RV Alerts! BEWARE OF WHERE YOU ARE WHEN YOU OPEN YOUR SLIDE. When a man didn’t return for dinner they searched for him. Apparently he was fatally squashed between the wall of a storage area and his extended slide – it was determined this was caused by an upsetting freak accident.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
John H shared this point a few weeks ago when I stated we joined the CDN SAM’S CLUB during an Open House. He stated that many Sam Clubs in the U.S. now have UNMANNED GAS BARS that often offer prices that are significantly lower than nearby gas stations. There may be a problem that our Canadian membership card may not work. We plan to ask if we can add a secondary USA address to our Cdn Card when we are in the USA next time like we have done on our Cdn Credit Cards. If not it may be better to buy a Sam’s Club membership in the U.S.
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Carol, Our Breeder loves to hike but she is also very SENSITIVE TO POISON IVY. Her POISON IVY/OAK PREVENTATIVE TIP – When skin contacts poison ivy (i.e. leaves or plants brushing legs) wipe it with a towelette containing rubbing alcohol (not w/cream base) or paper towel saturated with rubbing alcohol. Remove clothes carefully and machine launder thoroughly – wash hands after touching them. The rubbing alcohol treatment should be used within 4-hours of contact. She CARRIES A SMALL BOTTLE AND PAPER TOWELS in a zip lock bag in her car, and in her hiking backpack. Alternative if no rubbing alcohol is available: rinse skin thoroughly with cold water, from water bottle, stream, lake etc. This is 100% effective for her sensitive skin.
Added tip: after walking in poison ivy, SCUFF SOLES AND SIDES OF YOUR SHOES well on grass or gravel. Machine wash shoes too if possible as you can get poison ivy later from shoes the oils have penetrated. Beware: keep DOGS AND CATS away from poison ivy; although they are immune to and not affected by poison ivy, humans can get it from touching their pets fur.
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ON THE LIGHTER SIDE: A reader shared this outstanding presentation of the SIXTIES, but the sender has been misplace – I’m sorry. Click HERE to enjoy and sit back and enjoy the memories. Great photos, facts and music.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
PROMOS THIS WEEK
This week’s RV TRAVEL.COM NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS that bad news sells more copy than good things. Several more RV Plants are closing because inventory shipping has dropped to all time lows. This makes it a PERFECT TIME TO BUY A NEW RV at a record low price; but be aware that a new RV Warrantee may not be valid if the company closes its doors in the future. THOSE WHO HAVE A UNIT TO SELL must deal with a different situation. It might be wiser to enjoy the use of your RV for another year or two rather than give it away in 2008. Considering the resale value of today, waiting till the market begins to recover if you can just might be the better move. THOSE WHO FINANCED THEIR RV will probably find it has depreciated faster than your mortgage dropped. I know we will not be giving our classy LUXOR away, so when we can’t drive it anymore we will park it and enjoy it as a summer home.
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Bill discovered that there was NO RISE IN MONTHLY MEDICARE PREMIUMS for 2009 - MSNBC Wire Services msnbc.com Details HERE:
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In this weeks issue of the RV Travel.com newsletter Mark Polk of RV Eucation101.com discusses how a WATER HEATER BY-PASS KIT can save you costly RV Antifreeze… It can save you six gallons of antifreeze when it's time to winterize your unit. You DRAIN the water heater, put it in the BY-PASS MODE and the antifreeze bypasses the tank and goes directly into the water lines. Never drain the water heater tank when it is hot or under pressure. Read much more of Mark’s varied expert advice HERE
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Jann and Bill shared this neat site when you want to LOCATE OR SEARCH for a Website. This page lists numerous sites by banners. Jann thinks it is “THE COOLEST THING since the invention of the TV remote control.”
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