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    The Verizon Debacle

    Well that's a bite in the ass. T-maybe just isn't an option. Their coverage just isn't that great. AT&T sounds like they have a reasonable plan. As much as I hate VZW their coverage is the best. I may have to revisit my plan if and when I hit this limit. Thanks for the vids. I didn't know they...
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    Anyone in NC willing to help me install battery system?

    I'll show you mine ... no ... wait ... sounds like we're in much the same.position ... and neighbors. Sending a PM. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
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    The Verizon Debacle

    I have a Samsung S6. I have the Verizon $80 "unlimited". This is the plan they introduced in January 2017. Last month I used 55gigs of data. Never, not once did I get a message about being over my limit. I am typing this post on a Macbook Pro connected via WiFi to that phone. To make my speeds...
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    It's ALIVE! Or why are life lessons such a PITA

    First attempt at posting pic via Tapatalk. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
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    It's ALIVE! Or why are life lessons such a PITA

    Real life testing of mini PV system lasted four full nights of battery powered CPAP use. Now charging in the sun kicking 13.+ volts. Battery holding steady a 13.7v. Feeling much more confident and connecting the big system up. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
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    Goal Zero Yeti 400-an answer to solar?

    Very different sort lithium batteries. Phones and planes have had problems but Prius and Teslas not so much. Everything has risk. My buddies house burned due to a super safe oil radiator space heater that was turned OFF. People worry too much. Worry is risk aversion run amock. Sent from my...
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    Goal Zero Yeti 400-an answer to solar?

    I would also pay someone from the tribe to set it up. And cook them dinner. :) $475 and a Pizza Hut gift card. Everything is color coded for ease of use. [emoji14] Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
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    Simple Fan Setup

    If all you meed is.weekends then I would.suggest one of those all in one jump packs and wiring a couple computer fans. Even cheaper would be a 12v motorcycle or lawn mower battery. Get a battery charger and wire up a couple of biscuit fans...
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    Goal Zero Yeti 400-an answer to solar?

    I have pay pall and a fully self contained solar geni that will beet that hands down. 40watt Polycrystaline panel, charge controler, 40ah AGM battery, 300 watt inverter, battery tender for charging via AC, ciggy sockets and USB, extra cables for charging starter batteries. Everything modular...
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    Frying Bacon

    I started small so I had less invested to learn with ... and break. I would suggest a relatively small system for your needs. 1x POLYCRYSTALENE panel 40-60 watts 1x PWM charge controler 1x AGM 12v battery with amp hours that match or are less than the watts of the panel (if 40 watts then 40...
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    Group support in health goals

    I'm still more than twice that but shrinking daily. I eat bread but I knead it and bake it myself. I eat cookies but bake them myself. I had an "egg mcmuffin" for breakfast today;english muffin, fried egg, canadian bacon, and a slice of chedder cheese. Coffee and fruit. I tell people that I eat...
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    How necessary is moderation

    IanC Wrote: Hey there Blanch. I just spoke to Janna - had no idea this was you, though the urbex should have been a dead give-away. Hope all is well. Blanch All is well. Janna and I got the band back together and we are camping, but you spoke to her and you already know that! Have you...
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    Receipt for homemade "baby" wipes

    The castile soap (I like Dr Bronners ... and the bottles are hoot!) helps in that way. I used this basic recipe for 2 maybe 3 years and never had any problems. All of the liquid should soak in to the paper towels.  Baby oil is just mineral oil wit scent added. Dawn would work I suppose but I...
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    The As Of Yet Unnamed bus

    Well damn. The Hyundai was jelouse and wanted a new battery too. 5 batteries in 2 days. sob ... While running errands ... like buying yet another GD battery ... I picked up the basics for my toilet. I may try to make a more complex composter in the near future but for now this will do. The...
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    Receipt for homemade "baby" wipes

    I did this when my son was in diapers. Works just fine. 1Tbsp Dr. Bronners 1Tbsp mineral oil 1 Tbsp rubbing alcohol Use high quality paper towels like half sheet Bounty. (Paper towels is one of the few things that price REALLY does matter) Cut the roll in half with an electric carving knife...
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    The As Of Yet Unnamed bus

    The starters are dead. Bought replacements. Yup, plural. I bought a pair of 6V golf carts as well. OUCH! At least i KNOW the batteries are as good as they get. Duracel 850CCA each. I'm thinking that I will go get two more GC's for a total of 230ah. I also picked up the rest of the tools and...
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    It's ALIVE! Or why are life lessons such a PITA

    Oh, of course! Prolly gonna reseal everything before I hit the road even ... just to be on the safe side. I still want to redo the fiberglass that got smashed, it's patched now but it can wait until I'm done with the interior. It's water tight now. Priorities!
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    The As Of Yet Unnamed bus

    No. Not sure I want to continue with that. Not certain what I'm gonna do if/when the money runs out.
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    Group support in health goals

    I'm down 75 pounds in about 7 months. Biggest chamge is cooking about 90% of.what I eat as apposed to the 90% take out/fast food. I gave up soda years ago and gained weight. Quot smoking cigerettes and gaimed weight. Started taking meds in hopes of being less crazy ans gained lots of weigjt...
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