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Sorry about that. I guess I made an incorrect assumption! Honestly, I had no idea that SCORE isn't well-known. I've known about it all my adult life, as it always gets recommended to people wanting to start a biz. And since I'm at my library quite often, I'm always seeing flyers for it...

SCORE is an organization that's been around since the 60s, I think. SCORE offers free mentoring on starting or running a small business from retired business professionals. The retired mentor sits down with you in private one-to-one sessions to go over your business plans and give advice - at...

Got another trash bag out on the curb. Hurrah! Maybe I can even get one more out before they pick up. So much to do... Found out I have to be ready to get out of my apartment about a week earlier than I thought I needed to. So I'm scrambling and making arrangements. So much crap... mostly...

I've spent the last few days putting out bag after bag of trash.  Tonight I'm appalled at how much useless crap I've hung onto for years, and for stupid reasons.  I dislike the fact that I let myself become so emotionally attached to things. So I am plodding along, and will hopefully get one...

I'll be doing something similar.  I have to give up my apartment soon, after having recently started an online microbusiness with inventory. I'm going to move my inventory to a storage unit and access it when I need to ship something.  My personal stuff will be in there, too.  And then I'll be...

I wouldn't say I'm a hard-core foodie, but more of a low-key one. I grew up extremely poor and my mother was a terrible cook, so when I moved to NYC and discovered gourmet food, my eyes and taste buds were opened! I worked for over a decade in restaurants (from all-night Greek diners to 4-star...

Are you trying to insure it as something other than a regular van?

I think you'll be pretty lonely in that field. I can't imagine anyone looking forward to eating Spam. To me, it's only a last resort when there's nothing else available, or in times of desperation. The last few years, I've been pretty broke and desperate but couldn't bring myself to eat it...

Like in Logan's Run? Watch out when your crystal starts blinking!

Owl, You eased their suffering and grief in their final days which enabled them both to have peace at the end.  Let that be a consolation to you.  You may also want to see if you can find a support group for caregivers where you can talk to others who have been through similar circumstances...

Oh PODebbie, you get me! And I appreciate your post so much! I would love to hear more about your search strategy, why you decided to go to Kentucky, and how you planned your time there to see several vans. I assume you told sellers you were heading down from out-of-state and they were...

I have NO desire to buy nor drive a full-size cargo van! I've explained why a few times already. And I don't have the time nor the skills to outfit a van even if I wanted one. I want an SUV or minivan that is clean and comfortable enough for me to sleep in immediately, and easy to drive...

Thanks, I think I did see you posted it before, somewhere. Sorry if I didn't thank you then. For some reason, my phone won't let me open PDFs so I'll have to take a look at it next time I'm on my laptop.

I know you're trying to be helpful and I appreciate that, but some of your assumptions do not apply to me and my situation.  I guess you didn't read the thread I linked to in my first post. I live in Manhattan - NYC - and nobody has that kind of garage here.  You have to pay for a parking spot...

Yeah, that's true.  They've even caught waiters doing it in restaurants.

I guess drivers in NJ don't have to worry about CC skimmers!  All gas stations there are full service and you're not even allowed to pump your own gas.

There are about a gazillion online forums out there, on just about every topic/hobby/subculture/passion you can imagine - and then some. You will generally find that the Moderators on any of them are referred to as "Mods." Therefore, it's forum terminology, not just pertaining to this forum...

Yeah, I realized I can afford to give myself a little treat before I buy my vehicle. A rail trip won't break the bank, allows me a little adventure to explore a few places I've never been as well as see my sis, and can bring me to a better place for purchasing a used car. Hopefully, it will...

What is S&S? .

$4k is not my limit, just a number I was hoping to find something for.  I hate to seem wishy-washy, but I'm still not sure just how high to go, because I want to hang on to as much of my settlement money as I can.  But it's possible I'm being too cautious due to having been so utterly broke for...