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  1. wb8vyn

    we need a dating site

    We as humans are gifted with five senses. (Logical) There is a sixth sense or even more, Intuition is a result of the other five. Judgment is also the result of the other five (I have a feeling)(This doesn't feel right )(This feels right). Since the add on "senses" are not logical, Risk is...
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    Man living in 5th wheel on his own land harrassed

    The "assessed value has increased. The actual value depends on market in the area. My next door neighbor about 1/2 mile south has a similar property to mine. Nearly the same assessed value. Due to divorce he had to sell at current market value. Relator put his place on the market. 3 months with...
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    amateur radio

    louis: Ham radio has been good to me over the years. As a young man, I was curious about everything. Where I grew up there was no electricity. Broadcast receivers were battery powered and only dad could turn them on. The library was where all the knowledge was stored. Anyway, school was...
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    Man living in 5th wheel on his own land harrassed

    I had to comment. Right this minute i am sitting here waiting a few minutes for my vehicle to warm up. Heading for the Tax collectors office. Twice a year now I have to pay taxes on property that I bought and paid for in full over 50 years ago. No water or sewer, dirt road, no "cable" No phone...
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    amateur radio

    Name is Ken. Call sign is wb8vyn. I grew up before CB radio. Years of work, study and practice, then a test before the FCC to make a transmitter and receiver from a box of random parts including the ability to send and receive Morse code. 5 words per minute up to 20 words per minute for the...
  6. wb8vyn

    Couple & dog getting ready for our journey!

    Let me assure you that there is no better time to be young than when you're young. I started being young when I was 15 years old, before that I was even younger. I stayed young until recently when I grew up. Age now 83. Like you, there is no reason to remain where you are, doing what your...
  7. wb8vyn

    HELP: Condensation Problem & still very cold living inside my Truck Camper shell

    Yes I do. When you breath you expel moisture, you also sweat moisture. Fact of life. If you use any kind of open flame, one of the by products is moisture. Moisture in the surrounding air which will conduct heat. make you feel cold. In fact it will be cold. The not so secret secret is to make...
  8. wb8vyn

    Installing an all in one diesel heater, how to seal exhaust?

    I've used diesel heaters for many years, sitting on one right now. Exhaust tube does get very hot. Best to not use any sealant. Reason why is that the exhaust will expand and contract as it heats and cools. Best idea would be to make a metal flange with ears that fit the exhaust tube and allow...
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    HELP: Condensation Problem & still very cold living inside my Truck Camper shell

    I must have miss quoted fuel use. The reason I chose Chines Diesel Heaters was several. First was that I had used them for many years before, a known device. (Long haul truck driver in very cold climates) Another was that they provided dry heat. Another was I had used them over time. I did...
  10. wb8vyn

    Car battery to run diesel heater

    Nope. Car starting batteries are designed for Short duration High current use.. More or less surface charge replacement. So even though you can discharge them more slowly over an hour or two, The battery will NOT recharge to new capacity by a few percent after each long duration discharge. The...
  11. wb8vyn

    How do you organize your life and keep from getting overwhelmed?

    Like so, so many others by the ton. Think about what you wrote? "Caffeine IS one hell of a drug. You used the word "legal" for emphasis. To End, you wrote "alter your mind". First, think about your personal mind set and experience. Second, that caffeine is a mind altering drug with the UN said...
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    How do you organize your life and keep from getting overwhelmed?

    I shouldn't butt in but I'm gonna anyway. It's my hobby. I read a book just the other week about cloths dryers. I think it was when I was thinking about taking a shower. I now have it on good authority that if you fail to watch your cloths go round and round in a dryer, they will run away.
  13. wb8vyn

    How do you organize your life and keep from getting overwhelmed?

    The word there is "might". My fingers are working full blast again. I was thinking that I "Might" Respond to your thinking and give you my opinion. Nah, I am going to just do it. Life got in the way for a while. Learned to type in the third grade on an mechanical Under Wood. No electrical stuff...
  14. wb8vyn

    How do you organize your life and keep from getting overwhelmed?

    Aw heck Gary. You've got it all in hand right now. If you have a vehicle. Sounds like you do. Clean cloths fit in a bag just as good as dirty ones., Dirty dishes take up the same space as clean ones, you don't need many, You are just one person (guy, girl or wanna be) or What ever. Just throw...
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    How did you end up on the road, and why are you still here?

    Being too honest can be hurtful. I've discovered that here on this forum, being honest is one thing, being truthful is not the same thing. I am beginning to "see the light". Here, I read many little stories and comments and questions about various things that leave the person hidden. I live in...
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    How did you end up on the road, and why are you still here?

    Irish. There were a lot wood piles back in the day though
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    How did you end up on the road, and why are you still here?

    You make me think. Been so long ago. Beginning at some point I just needed money, all kids need money. 25 cents was enough for a movie date. Then grander things and more dates. copping more feels of the fairer ***. Got a job at a lumber mill In a near by town (Grants Pass, Oregon) I did well...
  18. wb8vyn

    Super Newbies looking for help

    Don't buy anything. Do that as you roll. Sleeping will be number one, Each day will be better when you've both had a good nights sleep. Even sleeping will be uncertain due to a new bed, new sounds and uneasiness. Time will take care of that. You will find a way to feed yourself. Cooking will...
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    HELP: Condensation Problem & still very cold living inside my Truck Camper shell

    recommend Chinese diesel heater, cheap dry heat. Also used on boats and in semi trucks. Two versions available on amazon, 2kw and 5kw. Two moving parts, Fuel dosing pump and fan motor. Very small unit. 6x7x16 inches 5kw model Amount of fuel used depends on outside temp. Does require 12 volt...
  20. wb8vyn

    thinking about getting a new skill

    I just renewed my physical (2 year) and have 4 year cdl with all endorsements (except I don't haul people). And I will not drive an auto transmission. That pretty much limits the market for me. I really don't care if I do or don't any more. One day a few years ago I was told my thousand mile...
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