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  1. c_hasbeen

    what should I learn about repairs and maintenance?

    I have conciderable mechanical ability, it is from the days of being a Mechanic, not that job is called an automotive tech. The very best resource is Google. google your exact symptoms and chances are you will find it on a forum some place being discussed, most times you will find a video on...
  2. c_hasbeen

    Eating Rattlesnakes

    I have eaten a piece of rattle snake before, and some fellas that worked with Dad would come across one while fixing fence they would kill it skin it and one would get the skin, the other get the meat. The next time they switched. One of them would fry it in a pan like you would a fish, the...
  3. c_hasbeen

    my Detroiter

    Yep, High desert, pretty sure that the electric brakes and the lights are in poor condition also. it will mostlikey sit here for a lot longer :)
  4. c_hasbeen

    Thanks for having me.

    welcome!
  5. c_hasbeen

    Walking away from your Debt

    Student loan you are stuck with, however the home loan you have an option. this is what I did * find a new residence * rent your home out that you intend to walk away from (important because this is now a business and needs to be recorded on your income tax as such) * month to month no long...
  6. c_hasbeen

    carrying DVDs

    I am old school, the art work on the albumcovers is something to be looked at while liting to them.
  7. c_hasbeen

    my Detroiter

    Thank you Cindi! I had not thought of a home base...this would be a good place for that!
  8. c_hasbeen

    carrying DVDs

    one of my kids keeps all of hers in the case they come in, it takes more room but they are protected. her thought is better safe than sorry. however I know that cd's never seem to get hurt by riding in a sleve thing on the visor of a car.
  9. c_hasbeen

    thoughts about this schoolie please

    I guess he sold it, no bother to get back and say so or tell me it was not for sale so I guess I do not need that bus.
  10. c_hasbeen

    Health experts recommend standing up at desk... LEAVING FOREVER!

    HA!!! nope, not legal, no way, not going to buy it! they can not keep your pension if you "lost" your ID on the way to work! no way! I know from my previous work when some one left you could not hold anything back that was theres becaue they did not return something. Tell them I said you...
  11. c_hasbeen

    my Detroiter

    Yep! this is my detroiter 8 x 41 park model Dad bought it back in 78 or so, my brother lived in it for a spell or maybe two. then it was used as storage, now it is mine, the plumbing needs reworked, and the roof has a leak. anyway, I believe these trees are the best theft prevention...
  12. c_hasbeen

    thoughts about this schoolie please

    I kind of thought the mpg was on the hopefully side my self, I appreciate the input, I am putting plenty of these sugestions on paper to ask if/when he emails back before I drive to see it
  13. c_hasbeen

    I have no idea

    Thank you all so much, there is no real hurry I guess, I really d o appreciate the kind words and the clear thinking. This can wait till spring! again thank you all so much
  14. c_hasbeen

    I have no idea

    Hi all, about two years ago things went pretty bad for my dad, I carried him to the pickup and took him into town to the doctor and then after a while he relocated to the nursing home. He had to sell his property to pay his way at the home so I was the winner of the bid process and purchased...
  15. c_hasbeen

    thoughts about this schoolie please

    I found this on craigslist, called the fella but the phone number is not the person selling the bus, so an email was sent. In the meantime any thoughts on this setup would be appreciated http://kansascity.craigslist.org/rvs/4764866293.html It is a ford I am guessing maybe 1990 ish no idea...
  16. c_hasbeen

    on line purchas weirding me out trupar.com

    yep checked and I paid they got their money
  17. c_hasbeen

    Automatic low battery disconnect device?

    When you get a LVD, if you get one that is cheaper but then have to get a relay to handle a heavier current load you will spend more money on a heavy relay and necessary wiring than if you went the heavier LVD from the start. A lose voltage disconnect (LVD) will pay for it self in added battery...
  18. c_hasbeen

    Netflix wants to pay you to Instagram photos at iconic movie locations

    I have heard the term instagram several times the past couple of weeks, I asked what that was someone said it was an I phone thing where you cold only do it with an I phone. Is it a picture sharing place or something?
  19. c_hasbeen

    on line purchas weirding me out trupar.com

    Some days I should have my head examined, yea Patrick you are right shop local and bindi&us I will follow your advice
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