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    Making window screens

    What I used was from Home Depot, Phifer brand "NoSeeUm" roll of screen mesh. Not the general insect screen or solar screen or animal screen material, all of which were in the same location of the store. I think I paid about $30-35 for the roll vs $19 for the basic stuff.
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    Van Life Rally Oct. 6-9, Asheville

    Those are stands for the lightweight hammock, several rigs had them set up. The Eagle Nest Outfitter eno hammocks are made in Asheville.
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    Van Life Rally Oct. 6-9, Asheville

    I took about 20 more pictures, uploading them is taking longer than I want it to. It was well attended, perfect weather and a neat setting for vans down by the river. Mostly weekend warrior type converted vans outfitted with rooftop tents, bike racks and kayaks. Lots of builders and vendors who...
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    Van Life Rally Oct. 6-9, Asheville

    Awesome! I will go and try to figure how to upload photos here for you.
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    Update on black bottles for hot water

    Where were you when we did those science fair projects? :) How did you paint the bottle? I went a little overboard on my weed sprayer. Washed it first with Dawn and a Scotch-Brite pad to remove all shine, then used a Krylon primer spray and 2 coats matte black plastic spray, sanded in between.
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    Colonial pipeline rupture in Alabama

    Has anyone experienced this yet? We have stations selling out of gasoline, people crowding in lines to fill up and acting pre-panicky in the Asheville/Charlotte area. Reports are coming in from Greenville SC too. Be safe and kind out there! (Was not sure where to put this, apology in advance)
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    Arrrrrrrrrrrrr YOU a PIRATE ?

    Take your pirate to Krispy Kreme this Monday and get a frrrree donut! http://www.krispykreme.com/
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    Choosing to be Single and on the Road

    Are you asking do I choose to be single or do I choose to forego s_x and lovemaking? Are you saying that "full fledged relationships" are the only avenue for physical indulgence?
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    dry milk anyone use it??

    There's a wonderful dry whole milk from New Zealand called Peak. Makes a much better creamer for coffee than the nonfat stuff. Available through Amazon. Some people like Nestle Nido, unfortunately Nestle is a brand I boycott. Peak costs more to purchase and does not use anti-environmental or...
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    Back of bucket seat organizer recomendations please

    Look on Amazon for High Road swing away seat organizer and for Fancy Mobility backseat organizer with visor storage.
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    $5000 + desire for a minivan = ?

    In my 2011 Sienna minivan, the rearmost seats fold into the floor. But the middle row split seats- you can take them out but the trolley mount stays in the tracks. Nobody told me how much that would aggravate! So you either build up the floor over them or have a body shop remove them or ignore...
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    Making window screens

    I found the better magnets at Home Depot in stock. Not Lowe's, although they had the ceramic magnets a'plenty. HD did not have Reflectix, Lowe's did. And the Lowe's guy helped me find the correct barb fitting for the weed spray shower to kitchen side sprayer thingy, but the Home Depot man was...
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    Making window screens

    I'm making window screens for the minivan and have learned a few things. After several trips to both Home Depot and Lowe's, I have found what works for me and what doesn't. Skeeter Beaters are overpriced and not strong enough for me, the over the door sleeve type mesh is not sized for my...
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    Sewing Thinsulate

    Neither beautiful nor handmade, my favorite cold weather blanket came from BB&B. It's a ComfortTech fleece/plush blanket on the outsides with a Thinsulate layer in the center. Soft and smooth and much better-warmer than the oldstyle wiry electric blankets. Looking forward to hearing more about...
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    Bob wells for sheriff!!

    That sign would make a lovely free up-cycled tabletop or shade cover.
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    Canadian surgeons urge people to throw out bristle BBQ brushes

    Weird! Just today when I was buying Reflectix and magnets, I tossed a new bbq brush in my cart because the old one was worn out and missing over half its wire bristles. The new one has stiff nylon bristles that are longer. Something new to be afraid of?
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    What's your ratio?

    90% or more alone. Seems to bother other people, but that ain't my business. And my business ain't their business.
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    Hey camp chefs, what's cooking?

    What size pressure cooker do you use in your vans? A 4L seems like it takes up a lot of room.
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