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    reflectix question

    Ken - I've seen that write up before and it always intrigues me. My biggest questions about it are 1) is it a little overkill for someplace like the RTR in Jan?, & 2) how much room would all the tarps and supports take up? dogear - nice concise write up on your plan for beating the heat.
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    Seeing a Van for first time

    My *biggest* regrets in life are when I over thought something to where I ignored that little voice. As everyone else says, listen to your gut. Even if you passed up the deal of the century, how damaging is that to you, really? There are other vehicles that will fit your criteria and serve your...
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    EI/MCS/Chemical reactivity /COPD

    Great stuff - thanks for sharing. Axe body spray - made me laugh out loud. My cat (I could probably breathe a little better if they weren't in my life but not sure how happy I'd be - it'll b a sad day for me when I can't have furry animals in my life but I know it's a possibility) is laying on...
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    Insurance Road Side Assistance?

    When it comes down to it, it's a service industry and services rendered by people will always have that person's personality and how their day is going for them wrapped into the experience. That being said I've broke down in some remote areas along highways in CA and NV and have only had...
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    Insurance Road Side Assistance?

    oldogre: I've mentioned this in another thread somewhere here but here's what my agent told me about the service-State Farm does use it to calculate your rates as it is considered a claim but AAA, etc also allows insurers to have access to who utilizes the service as allowed by state law. (Now...
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    EI/MCS/Chemical reactivity /COPD

    Ella - that filter cartridge that you linked is the one I use. It's allowed me to be around paint fumes, wood dust, and solvents. I was able to use some spray paint to touch up some spots after dealing with some rust. After I walked across the yard I took the mask off thinking I was far enough...
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    Car food (no cook, no fridge)

    Rolled oats with fresh or dried fruit added. Get hot water at gas stations that have coffee pots. The red tab is the hot water (I'm a tea drinker) Most places won't make you pay for the water if you bring your own cup. Protein + fat are your friends. They help to make you feel fuller longer by...
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    EI/MCS/Chemical reactivity /COPD

    I too can relate to Pine Sol. It's terrible for me. Luckily I don't have anaphylaxis from any of my chemical sensitivities. I have yet to find a MD that believes MCS exists, but like you anewbiewannabe, my internist now at least prescribes inhalers . I've had nebulizer in the past but not now...
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    EI/MCS/Chemical reactivity /COPD

    Hi Ella. I typed a few things out & then lost it because I tried to add a link and my post didn't save while I went to another tab. Thanks for starting the thread. I'll add some things later after I've gotten some rest.
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    Storing herbs & spices

    That would be very nice but since she drew it specifically for you I'd completely understand if she didn't want to share it. Your daughter did a great job!
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    Pack Rats

    Please. I also have MCS. I've researched some stuff & would love to hear about how others are dealing with or planning on dealing with things.
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    Hello

    Ella1 I've been thinking about your question regarding hobbies in low light. I've set my room up to be about the size of my van and I've stopped using 120v in my room. I'm doing these things to get used to living in a van. For me, I sleep a lot but I've also found without using artificial light...
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    Going Green Laundry Efforts

    Thx for the laughs. You've spent entirely to much time on this but I've spent a few mins trying to add to your jingle so... Cheers
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    Pack Rats

    That's funny [emoji23] If you are successful at changing his mind let me know how you did it.
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    Temporary curtain solution

    Thanks for the link & info. I always like to see what others come up with. Good to know that stuff comes in silver. I'll look at it the next time I'm at the hardware store to see how reflective it is and how thick. Might come in handy as a temp shade tarp when I park for more than a day at...
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    Safe to keep gas generator inside van?

    I was only reading the Amazon link description. The world has gotten weird when a gas can can't be sold &/or used as a gas can [emoji53] [emoji33]
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    Safe to keep gas generator inside van?

    Now I'm confused. The description says for non fuel fluids and apparently it's against CA & federal law to use as a gas can.
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    A couple (literally) of extra bucks per week passively

    Interesting. Thanks for the info. Doubtful I'll use it but I'm glad to know about it
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    does a boondocker s%$t in the woods?

    Sorry for the TMI but let's be real for a sec. We're not 8 year olds giggling about our body fluids. Having an honest conversation about how best to deal with any and all waste products in the leave no trace philosophy is just being a good steward of the natural beauty we want to be close to...
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    greetings from canada

    Howdy and welcome. Always glad to have a new voice to add to the collective wisdom. Pictures are always nice but I know they can be hard to remember when your in the 'zone' and getting things done. Canada's a big country. I'm not trying to be to nosy but just wondering what general area your...
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