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  1. sassypickins

    new home

    This looks very comfortable and functional ....and Pax, oh my! What a sweetie! What is your tv set up and how is it fastened? Thank you. Sassy
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    Need fishing instructor!

    Hi Kathleen, I used to go trout fishing a lot here in Oregon, but then life took a turn and I rarely fish any more. Now the licensing is so expensive anyway, especially when I go from state to state. I used to live on the Animas north of Durango! Have you checked out...
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    Am I crazy, need advice

    Hi Scott. I am grateful to you for your service to our country. There is a great travel story here: http://robgray.com/graynomad/wothahellizat/index.php It's been a while since I read it, but as I recall, he said he'd been tossing the travel idea around but didn't think she was into it, then...
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    The "IF" Thread For 2117 RTR

    Jewellann, I'm sorry you're not able to make it to RTR. I hope we'll meet sometime. I would like to volunteer my camp for an "everyone-invited afternoon visit and fix-it." I have no sewing machine but we could hand repair items or winterize boots or waterproof jackets or re-grommet tarps or...
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    Cabin Sharing in CO for summer "Off Grid"

    I really like your concept and if I had property like you I would be interested in doing something like this, too, but I would like to relate about something that was posted here a couple of years ago. I can't remember who so I can't track down the post and comments for you... Someone (I can't...
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    Washington DC

    You might check out craigslist washington dc under services search 'parking' - people rent out their alley access driveway parking spaces and I saw one with free parking for the remainder of November. Exploring by bus/subway is easy and people and transit employees are helpful. Sassy
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    The dream alone has changed my life

    I like the title of your post. That is how I feel, too. Sassy
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    RTR seminar topic request "getting unstuck"

    Hi Nancy, how're ya doing? I would be interested in attending this seminar if it comes together. I bought a nice strap/come-along and luckily, it's still in the box. I want to get a couple of those flat doo-dads Bob has for getting out of sand or mud and I discovered my jack is too weak. Sassy
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    Jay is in the hospital / Jay passed away on Nov. 19. He will be missed

    Oh my dear Margie, I'm so sorry. This is a shock. I am so grateful to have gotten to know you both. I am pm'ing you. Sassy
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    Homeless friend advice

    liznshay, in response to your questions about using google maps:  Yes. That's what I meant in my earlier post.  I probably mistakenly called it 'satellite'.  She can practice on this where you are now.  Open map, enter some latitude/longitude numbers.  Add current location and ask for driving...
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    here's the pictures hi-top conversion van

    Great design, Frenchie. Way to go! Sassy
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    Bed Platform – Diorama Concept

    Hi Suzette and welcome. Very creative use of priority mail boxes there... and well done, too.  If I may ask, what is your vehicle? What board dimensions are you contemplating?  The slats have to be strong enough to bear the load. Turning boards on edge improves their load capacity and allows...
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    Sinks!

    That's pretty cool but for the money I like my dollar spray bottles filled with a variety of DIY cleaning solutions that are earth friendly and effective. Spray bottles are super water savers, too. And quartered shop towels are handy for everything, including keeping all food and grease from...
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    $500 to Test Drive?

    Wierd policy...any good mechanic would test drive it. If they'll take it to a mechanic of your choice who would request that, maybe that's a way around the $500. I had a mechanic test drive mine, crawl under, in, around, and report to me everything he saw, heard, felt, both good and bad, and I...
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    Homeless friend advice

    I try to keep my drive times short and sweet so I have time to stop and smell the roses.  If I'm going from Point A to Point B and I'm not out camping, I may need to stop and sleep, so I'll search out a Walmart or truck stop or casino parking lot.  These are all places I can call and ask ahead...
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    Value of a Hi-Top

    Having a hi-top was #1 on my list and non-negotiable.   While I was checking out the van I did purchase, I took pictures of the almost mint hi-top that had been installed on it.  I searched online and found the most likely match was a company in CA called Fiberine.  Comparing its features to...
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    Modeling My Future Box Van

    Nicoloyd, thanks for posting your sketchup ideas. I used Excel and and loved visualizing the possibilities, but this is way cool. I got to thinking... a little 'outside the box' ... on the 10' box study. What about a raised roof there in the middle so you can walk tall? Keep enough cross-beam...
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    1994 chevy g20 conversion finally starting

    Beautiful job on that floor, Joey! Maybe at some point you'll reconsider trying to loosen the passenger seat base bolts. I was put off, too, but I got a friend to help and we got them out. It is wonderful to have that seat turned around and leaned back, and with something to put my feet on...
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    Homeless friend advice

    Hi Liznshay, Thumbs up to you for being such a good 'niece' -- and for your friend to meet up with Diane to get a safe start and not be alone until she is comfortable with living and moving about in the new environment, and practicing safety and security. I will be at RTR and would love to...
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    a good start

    Ian, your new home is a thing of beauty and function and a well-earned reward when all that other stuff is over and done.  Big congratulations! Sassy
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