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  1. scaredycat72

    Selling an RV; a "heads-up" tale

    Just FYI, the new law doesn't apply to Zelle. They're not an app and they don't hold your money. It does apply to PayPal and some other ones though. Zelle has been trying to get the word out about the law not applying to them.
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    A safe in our Van

    A safe bolted anywhere out of sight would slow down a thief. If you're trying to think of a place a thief wouldn't look, you'd be better off putting it in an empty container in a full freezer. An adult diaper that looks like it's been messed in would also work. I was raised by criminals and...
  3. scaredycat72

    You don't need a gun in the wilderness

    Yep. It's not like people who live this life are screened and all the predators, perverts, and mentally unhealthy people are made to stay in houses.
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    Women Only Gonna take a chance and talk about the awful depression

    I can relate to your post a lot. I'm ADHD and I get like that when I'm bored. As long as I have adventure, new experiences, things to look forward to, and something to be passionate about, I'm good. Sitting around doing nothing? I lose my zest for life. And being at home is the easiest way for...
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    You don't need a gun in the wilderness

    A woman YouTuber was in the wilderness when she was attacked by some guy she didn't know. She sped away in her car and he followed her and then proceeded to run her off the road. She made it to a fire station where she got help and the guy was arrested. Two women were camping in the woods...
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    Addiction

    I'm guessing the medical staff and therapists were all financially benefitting from the people taking methadone which again is fine for some people but it's not a miracle cure for everyone. People relapse back to heroin and other opiates while taking methadone just as much as they relapse...
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    I was shocked by "Kratom" and how good it worked

    My perspective is kratom is addictive, just like pain pills are addictive. Being from a plant or being around 1,000 years doesn't make something not addictive, especially since almost every street drug is from a plant. Common sense tells me anything that can be used as a substitute for heroin or...
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    Addiction

    I've been in recovery for 16 years and I know many people, including my best friend, who have gotten completely off all opiates, methadone, and heroin as well as all other drugs. It's hard but it's also very doable. The body does not scream for it permanently. Just like the body doesn't scream...
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    Paranoia

    You're looking for an external solution to an internal problem. The problem isn't your environment - you've been fine for years - the problem is your mind and anxiety. Your imagination and your lack of faith in your ability to protect yourself are scaring you, not your environment. I was the...
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    Free Vanlife Virtual Summit July 21st through 23rd, 2022

    There's going to be a free vanlife virtual summit going on from July 21st to 23rd. The topics look interesting and would be helpful to people just starting out or people with experience who are just getting into a relationship, just got a pet, want to go to Baja, or whatever. I have nothing to...
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    Looking for a faraday bag that works

    Here are a list of reasons to have your phone in a Faraday Bag: "Mission Darkness™ faraday bags for keyfobs, cell phones, and small electronics block all wireless signals and keep devices shielded, preventing hacking, tracking, and chain of custody corruption. When a device is placed inside a...
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    Looking for a faraday bag that works

    Mine works great. I got it from MOS equipment. https://mosequipment.com/
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    Van life in the city, places to frequent while living in the town

    I plan to do tourist stuff in the cities I visit. I'm going to look for the best attractions suggested online and pick up stuff from the chamber of commerce. Even without doing the tourist attractions, I like to visit bookstores, movies, museums and galleries. I like to attend artist and author...
  14. scaredycat72

    When computer is necessary Vs IOS ?

    I have a 2021 iPad Pro and a 2021 Samsung Galaxy Tab 7. I edit videos, create art, surf the net, watch videos, and read books on my tablets. The only thing I need my laptop for is to watch DVD movies (which I don't do) and to complete 2 art courses I purchased on DVD. Other than that, I can't...
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    non-mechanical ways to keep cool

    The motel is cooler because it has thick insulated brick or concrete walls. A car is basically a metal can and metal conducts heat. You car is being heated from the top and the sides by the sun and from underneath by the pavement. I wasn't joking when I said it's like an oven - you're baking in...
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    Off topic posts split from "How do u live on $700/month, truly?"

    It's not either-or, it's both. Bacteria, viruses, parasites, and/or their toxins can all give you food poisoning.
  17. scaredycat72

    Probably leaving the forum

    I just replied "no thank you" and that was it. If they start charging to participate, then I'll leave. Until then, I'm good. PS Upgrades are $20 a year, $10 with the current discount. Even if the upgrade was tax deductible, a $20 deduction on taxable income is not going to help anybody's taxes.
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    non-mechanical ways to keep cool

    I'm in the South which is hot and humid so nothing with water, like a swamp cooler, works inside my vehicle. It just creates a sauna. This is what I do: 1. Park in the shade, near or on grass if possible. The black pavement absorbs heat and then releases it as it gets cooler. So does the dash...
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    Advantages of Large Suv over medium sedan?

    I'm in a Hyundai Santa Fe SUV. I have the 60% split of the back seats folded down and it's working fine for me (but extra space would be nice). I'm 5'8" and I sleep on a cot in the back.I have a 12 volt 20 liter fridge plugged into my Jackery E1500 and the fridge runs 24-7. I could easily run a...
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    What's in your van kitchen!

    This is in answer to your question what do I carry in my kitchen (I'm in a SUV): ~ 2 burner camp stove ~ 1 skillet with lid ~ 1 pot with lid ~ cooking utensils ~ 2 plates ~ 2 bowls ~ 2 water bottles ~ 2 forks, spoons, butter knives ~ camping knife set ~ 4 plastic Rubbermaid food containers with...
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