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    Workamping Jobs and Living In a Van?

    Are there many workamping jobs that will hire if you happen to live out of a van rather than an RV? Many seem to want a picture of yourself and the RV. Second related question is that many offers are looking for couples so what would be a good way of teaming up? The reason I'm curious is there...
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    How much van to buy?

    Patience will get you much further but also think about the peace of mind that comes with a better vehicle. You won't be driving around wondering when the vehicle will break down and how much it will cost this time.
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    Stove options for heat

    Really good point buckwilk. If LEO wants to make ithard on you then the wood provides a good reason.
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    Travel Buddy

    Good attitude to have under the circumstances and it will only help. Just 2 thoughts for what it is worth. If possible have the emergency number ready to push on your cell phone. Second I hope you find someone with physical strength because they are better equipped to prevent or minimize a fall...
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    Is pepper spray legal?

    There's a lot of opinions on theweb that conflict. In any case since it is so restricted where I am I'll stick with the hornet foaming spray. In the very least it will in fact momentarily blind and disorient maybe long enough to escape. It's better than having nothing at all. I liked Texas the...
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    Looking for truck suggestions for truck camper

    I've seen a slide in camper made of aluminum. With weight saved they were able to build it out to a very comfortable living quarters. There's a YouTube video made by a woman who filmed a walk through of one she just bought. It sure looked nice! She looked just like Sara Palin......
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    Is pepper spray legal?

    Hornet spray is safe I've heard if it is washed out. But personally if I were being attacked or seriously threatened then anything goes. I have no reservations about putting a threat down fast, hard and permanently even if it meant blinding someone......or worse. But I will admit it is a plus...
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    Is pepper spray legal?

    Incredibly pepper spray can be illegal in some states. So you are limited to using household products but that turns out to be to your advantage because hornet spray is much more debilitating to an attacker. The foaming spray doesn't disperse like pepper spray. It completely blinds the attacked...
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    Is it Illegal to Leave Your Pet Alone in the Car?

    I have to agree the problem is humans. Although it really makes no sense to enforce a law like this on a day when it is cool weather people will keep pushing the envelope on this by making their own minds up on what is too hot. Common sense rarely prevails.
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    Looking for truck suggestions for truck camper

    I have a F150 4X4 supercab with the standard bed. If I put the front passenger seat all the way forward and put my body at a slight angle I am easily able to lay down fully stretched. However if you happen to be over 5' 10" then it might not work for you. I'm still able to get in the back if I...
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    Anxiety-Fear-Depression and the Civilized Mind

    If anxiety in the AM is frequent it may be caused by dreams you can't remember. During the day your mind picks up on things it doesn't have time or inclination to deal with and puts if aside to be handled in a dream. Frequently these items have a lot of fear associated with their subject. So as...
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    40 hrs per Week Job ?

    I worked a very good job for over 25 years but have seen a great decline between employers and employees relations. Today I no longer work for employers as much as I work the job I like when I like. Employers have become too ruthless with the very people who make them money leaving absolutely no...
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    Pros/Cons of Subaru Outback?

    The Subaru brand I would stay away from on the grounds of big bucks to repair not so much the lemon Subaru I owned. For example I owned a Ford at the same time and had to have the exhaust system up to but not including the converter. I was able to do it myself for just under $200. The Subaru was...
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    Air circulation idea...opinions?

    I've mulled over some ideas around the air circulation problem. I consider stealth to be high on my list so hiding the sight and noise of a system is paramount. Having a vent is fine but an addition of a forced air intake would be great.  So what are your thoughts on putting a 3 inch pipe...
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    Pros/Cons of Subaru Outback?

    UGH! Subaru is one of my biggest hot buttons. The one and only time I had one it literally cost me more in repairs than it did to buy the car brand spanking new. Absolutely no exaggeration. After only making it to approximately 80k it intentionally cracked the engine block so my wife would have...
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    I can't sleep in the van!!!!!!

    I sometimes take a single 10mg antihistamine tablet. It acts like a very mild sedative but has no addictive nature as some sleeping meds do. As an added benefit it will take the edge off any congestion you may have. It has always done the job for me.
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    Got tabbed for Jury Duty!

    If anyone is nervous about missing the notice and being in contempt just don't register to vote and voila you become invisible to the court. But I doubt they would hassle you if you explained nicely to them why you never responded.
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    voting

    I haven't missed a vote since I was 18. That's 40 years ago. I even made it to the polls just 2weeks after fracturing my spine, ankle and wrist by hobbling in on a walker with gizmos attached so I could get around. So how do you go about voting if you are traveling all the time? I'd hate to miss...
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    voting

    This is the one time I will say anything close to political and it really isn't about politics but more about being well informed. When making an effort to understand an issue please read both sides of the story and for god sake make your own mind up instead of regurgitating any of those...
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    I have a nice bus now

    I came across a converted bus like that on the Kankamagus in NH. It was a friendly couple that were happy to show off their conversion. The huge roof allowed for numerous solar panels. They also added a large tank for cooking oil they used for engine fuel but could also switch to diesel when...
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