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I updated my 5 year old imac to Monterrey and it rendered it almost unusable, everything is slow as molassas. Slower actually. What used to take 10 minutes now takes 2 hours. It seems to be incompatible with the older machine.

As I'm transitioning into living in my van I am currently selling all of my electric guitars and amps. (well I might keep just one of each) I recently sawed into my left index finger with a table saw and am having trouble playing. I'm looking to get a resonator guitar I can play slide on. I...

I cut my counter top to the size of the fridge's top opening lids and velcroed the counter segments to the lids. I got an Iceco top loading fridge with lids that will open in either direction and lift both the lid and the segment of countertop attached to it up to access the fridge. The fridge...

Will Proust seems to know whats what. How old is that guy anyway? I followed an electric plan from faroutride.com a Canadian couple are both engineers, and they have been living in their build for several years without any fires or explosions. Mine has worked out well, have been up and running...

As an artist who needed affordable studio space in Los Angeles I lived in areas considered to be, and were statistically high crime areas. They were often areas that were non-white, which makes some white people uncomfortable, but I found it to be a great experience. There was gang activity, but...

I had a brother in law who used to work in an RV outfitting shop. He told stories of guys placing bologna sandwiches behind panels in the builds. Good luck on your build. I opted for Thinsulate insulation and then EZ Cool, similar to Reflectix, for the areas that wouldn't fit, mostly to cover...

If you have a skill people usually go somewhere to get, such as cutting hair, grooming pets, bookkeeping, massage, something most people want and need but might not have time to go out and do it, a van makes for a good mobile business site. A certain segment of the population is willing to pay a...

I used some chalkboard paint on the doors for my upper cabinets in my cargo van. This one is to the right of where I sleep so I can see it when I wake up in the morning. If I get tired of it, I can erase it and write another inspirational quote with the colored chalk.

I'm currently living in a place with a physical address, but there is no USPS mail delivery at that address. So it is necessary to have any mail sent to a PO Box. It works, but I have to make sure any billing or public agency I deal with, has both a physical and a separate mailing address on...

I would imagine it is very difficult to drive there from the mainland U.S. But I did notice while driving there, that it does have at least 4 Interstate highways, which would imply at least, that it is possible.

I do believe, as slow2day mentions, the emissions check is only for the Albuquerque area. For a state with the highest poverty in the entire U.S. Mississippi's taxes don't provide any breaks for its citizens, even of lower income. (Except that they can't afford an expensive car) They even...

This video makes me appreciate Bob Wells even more than I already do. His ability to present concepts very similar to what is being presented here, but in simple language, from the heart, and with an openness that this is what he believes, please consider it, I sincerely hope you find it useful...

Well, it looks to be easy and actually gets a bit of a discount to renew online in New Mexico. Where I'm currently living in California, you are required to get your vehicle emissions checked every other year and submit that with your renewal and fees. I see a lot of vehicles in Mexico that are...

If all else works out, it appears vehicle registration is relatively inexpensive in New Mexico: Fees for Registering a Vehicle The registration fee for passenger vehicles is based on the weight and model year of the vehicle. Registration fees range from $27.00 to $62.00 for a one (1) year...

I'm interested in being domiciled in New Mexico too. Potential for income from my artwork, but lower cost of living than most places I could say that about. For Federal Tax on SS income, I found this on the AARP website: "If your total income is more than $25,000 for an individual or $32,000...

That's the idea. It keeps me entertained as well.

I wanted something I could continuously change in my van depending upon my experience at the moment. Decided to paint the doors to the upper cabinets with a chalkboard paint. Its over two layers of magnetic paint as well, so I can post things with magnets too. I can write inspirational sayings...

Interested, but lost me with the acronym. What does FRP stand for? and where can I find it? I have an area in the back of my cargo van build dedicated to eventually become a wet bath. Just have a luggable Loo style facilities back there now. I was planning on starting with a 24"x24" or similar...

About 1/2 of my roof is covered with solar panels attached to a roof rack that sits about 3" above the roof. I've thought of covering the rest of the rack. Have enough solar for my needs, but perhaps a storage container and/or small deck could cover the rest. Have to work around a couple of vent...

I joined when I was 15, 1973 I think. Don't remember what membership cost. They were a small climbing and mountaineering co-op back then, I think Seattle was their only outlet. Got a great REI branded down sleeping bag I only recently stopped using. They used to send products with toilet paper...