Post from Dec 20, 2008 – Issue 50
Diary published weekly since 2001
Read Full post of this week's Diary ref dances, park events and more HERE
Matt (8 yrs) and Bratt (3 yrs) are ready for the season
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TIPS THIS WEEK
Warning.- New SCAM for drivers. I have received this from Bill and again from Rex. It is long so I’m editing for space. If you see a paper on your back window DO NOT STOP TO REMOVE IT. The ‘bad guys’ want you to get out of your car when you are leaving a parking lot. Instead just drive away – remove the paper later. Be thankful that you read this info. This applies to both women and men – it’s new way to do car jackings (it’s not a joke). Be aware and pass this on.
SCAM works like this - you start the engine and shift into reverse, and look in the rearview mirror when you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the window blocking your view. So, you shift into park, unlock your doors, and jump out of your car to remove that paper (or whatever it is). When you reach the back of your car, the carjackers appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off. They practically mow you down as they speed off in your car. And guess what, ladies? I bet your purse is still in the car. So now the carjacker has your car, your home address, your money & your keys. Your home and your whole identity are now compromised!
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Anne had problems while she was still in Canada trying to determine if herTD DEBIT CARD WORKED FOR CASHBACK. She even called the local Wal*Mart and HEB with NO satisfactory results. Good News Anne: Our friends parked across the street use their TD Debit Card on a regular basis - they take $100 Cash Back frequently at Wal*Mart's in the Rio Grande Valley. We have used a BofM debit card for CB/purchases for over 5-7 years and I have had clerks tell me my card won't work because the card from the next state does not work. My advice is to ask if you can do a 'test'. If you talk to the bank staff in Cda they probably do not know either. We occasionally use our Royal card, but they charge a $1.00 fee transaction – BofM does not and our friends said the TD does not. In reality these days MOST Cards seem to work.
FYI HEB has reduced their CB to $50. per transaction but I have at times divided my order in 2 so I can take CB twice. Also in our case John's numbers are different than mine are so we have at times taken CB 1/2 on his and 1/2 on mine. I cannot tell you how to verify this info, but all I can say is our friends use their TD Debit on many occasions and we live by CB from Wal*Mart - usually $100.00.
FYI #2, The Cdn $$$ exchange has killed us since Nov. It is a bit better today - only $1.24 but last week I paid as much as $1.36 one day on a Cr Cd purchase. So in closing I would not worry about Cash Back - In an emergency there is always ATM's but I am sure your TD will work.
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Ethel sent this informative website for those in the RIO GRANDE VALLEY.
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PROMOS THIS WEEK
It’s time for RV shows to begin. This is a perfect year to buy if your budget will allow a purchase – due to the downturn in the economy many new and used RV’s are waiting for you to drive them away. When it comes to RV Insurance you should ONLY deal with the experts.
In Canada that is WAYFARER RV INSURANCE. They are the RV Experts and in the USA - EXPLORER RV seems to be a favourite. No matter who you are with, just be sure to ask a few Questions. This is a sample but there may be more.
Do they offer Fulltimers coverage? Do they include content insurance for Fulltimers? If an ERS is included - does it include your vehicle plus RV or car plus motorhome? If you breakdown on the highway will they dispatch TWO tow trucks if needed? Do they offer a seniors package and further discounts if you are accident free? Do they have variable deductibles? Are both the Pilot and Co-Pilot insured to drive the rig?
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Topic highlights of RV TRAVEL.COM NEWSLETTER
***Suggested INTERNET EQUIPMENT to stay connected on the move.
***Many RVers flock to warm climates – for those in the frozen north, this video on HOW TO APPLY TIRE CHAINS may help - Go HERE
***List of EMERGENCY PET HOSPITALS could come in handy. But when Katie died a year ago we found needed info via the Internet yellow pages. Go HERE
***INFO ref CROSSING THE MEXICAN BORDER. While crossing back from Mexico to the USA in your car or RV, when asked if you have anything aboard that Border Agents should know about, be careful what you say. Don't make a funny joke, like "just my drugs," when referring to prescriptions.
*** Jim Twambly discusses Hearing Aids and Optometry in PT 5 of his series on Mexico medical & dental treatment HERE
***Great tips for those planning to attend an RV show to look for your dream home on wheels.
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