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    Great HONEST! on line mechanic find in Tremonton UT

    My 70 Ford truck died in the motel 6 parking lot in Tremonton UT a couple weeks ago. I was stranded and hit the wifi to find help on line. First 2 I called couldn't see me on Saturday but number 3 was amazing Name of Business: AS Automotive Name of Mechanic(s): Ampelio Soto Address: 898 E...
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    Fire!! Help!!

    gee thanks Nancy, I was involved in an ill-fated business last year and I bought the 5 lb ABC extinguisher the inspector required and Nancy took the box so I couldn't return it. Now it lives in my camper and as Martha Stewart would say " it's a good thing"
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    Showering at Campgrounds

    Could you get a roll up plastic bathtub mat and take that with you to campground showers for more secure footing and safety?
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    Vintage toppers

    back onto the vintage topper category does anyone else have an all steel topper? I bought it used of course seller guessed it was from maybe 60s or early 70s. He thought it was a Caveman brand but nothing marks it as that. No leaking ever. Keeps warm enough with just a roof felt thing for...
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    look at this Diplomat just put on market

    A long time friend was recently widowed. She just listed this in Marsing Idaho. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/673972257081444/
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    NEED DRIVER Please help

    Thanks I am still crossing my fingers I won't have to move. My repair savings will cover getting it ready to roll. I wanted to be in Ajo / why area but everything is taken there because of construction. Looking like I might have to make a car camping trip down in my little car, find a good...
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    NEED DRIVER Please help

    Your truck or mine- 28 foot vintage Airstream needs to go south from Idaho- Marsing on Oregon border to South AZ .  Will know certain date after commissioners meeting 10/5/2020 when  our stupid county might officially outlaw living in RVs outside of RV parks.  I can pay, but it won't be like...
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    Haiku poetry game!

    Desert not for me until the dawn and sunset Sonora skies ablaze
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    Haiku poetry game!

    to not look away unflinching compassionate speak truth to power
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    Interior Contruction, Designs, Ideas, and Examples

    I own a 1972 Airstream already altered by previous owners.  When I bought it it had front living, kitchen, twin size bunks with bookshelf on other wall, household shower with 3x3 pan and a large rear bath with household toilet.  The black and grey tanks removed, no fresh water tank. Previous...
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    New, researching, planning retirement

    Warning about Lance big campers with slide out.  The slide side weighs much more. My daughter's first set of in-laws bought new truck and camper and it was so off balance the truck was damaged. Maybe the problem is fixed now that was 2001.
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    what are you doing while under lockdown?

    The ugly blue carpet is out of my Airstream finally!!!!!!  My newest neighbor and friend was just hired at the local grocery.  I am trading babysitting her precious two year old for the hard grunt labor I can't do.  I bought this trailer in 2006 and I have had 3 former son in laws who told me...
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    1200. Coronavirus Payment & SSI / VA Pension

    Thank you for your true patriotism. I hope God blesses you and yours.
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    faster to to cook foods

    Speatzle mix egg, flour, water, salt, baking soda and a pinch of nutmeg if you are going traditional in a zip lock baggie. Knead the mixture until it is a very wet dough. Snip a corner of the bag and squeeze out little noodles into boiling salted water. They sink to bottom but float to the...
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    got a free Instapot...I like it

    My daughter gave me a big 6 quart T-fall pressure cooker but it makes so much food I only use it for potlucks. If I made a small amount in it it took forever to reach pressure or scorched or both. I bought a real Insta-pot 3 quart and I love it. I don't have power on road to use it but when I...
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    Specifically: how many clothing items?

    I hand wash socks, undies and T shirts. Pants are lightweight sweats and two pairs of jeans. The jeans, sweats, sheets, towels, sleeping bag, blanket go to laundry mat.
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    Coyote Howls?

    :( I was there Dec 2018.  Now I might not qualify my trailer is 72.  When I visited I drove my car and brought a tent.  A really cool thing about the Ajo Why area is the great bus service.  4 times a day a commuter bus comes to CHE .  You can ride to Ajo to shop, go to the wonderful library...
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    Baja-Places to stay? Anyone going?

    Mexico! I want to go this fall.  I am thinking late October.  I have been to Puerto Penasco ( Rocky Point) 2017 and I walked into Algodones in Jan of 2019.  PM me if you want to get a Fall ladies caravan going.
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    Just need to vent, woman to women...

    How are you doing original poster?
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    Anybody convert bike to electric

    Hey people I have a really cool recumbent bike my daughter found for me but it is really heavy (compared to road bike) and I wish I could add some battery assist for hills.  Has anyone done this?
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