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  1. DesertRose

    Aspiring Minimalist, getting stuck on keeping items just in case.

    LOL, love that! My brother has some of the items, too. He's even more sentimental than I am.
  2. DesertRose

    Aspiring Minimalist, getting stuck on keeping items just in case.

    I'm a minimalist by my own standards, lol. My mother was the kitchen gadget queen and I still have some of her 1940-1950-1960-1970's stuff. I might get rid of some things, but I'm not going to stress about it. My son thinks I'm nuts; he's a true minimalist. I'm housesitting right now. Almost...
  3. DesertRose

    Emissions testing in Nevada, outside metro areas

    Regarding the above video, David talks about the "egg" which is the area inside which you must do emissions. Pahrump is 63.7 miles from Las Vegas (Google Maps, outside the 60-mile egg) but there's also a 5-mile extra buffer zone. Not only that, as the crow flies Pahrump is 47 miles from Las...
  4. DesertRose

    Emissions testing in Nevada, outside metro areas

    Thanks, I had already done that before posting this thread. The information is contradictory. Whether that is intentional or not, I don't know. I do know that upon further research, one does NOT have to do emissions outside of Clark and Washoe counties, like Wayne said in another post. This...
  5. DesertRose

    Emissions testing in Nevada, outside metro areas

    Thanks, well that's true. I was hoping to get anecdotal evidence from someone who's done it, especially recently, but your suggestion makes sense. Thanks again. :)
  6. DesertRose

    Emissions testing in Nevada, outside metro areas

    Can a van without a catalytic converter be registered in Nevada OUTSIDE the metro areas? The cat was stolen a couple months ago. I was planning to travel all over in this van but now the tags are about to expire. I've been living in an area where cat theft is really frequent. I was planning to...
  7. DesertRose

    RIP highdesertranger

    Wow, I just saw this. I came to the forum with a question and was wondering why he wasn't listed as a staff member anymore. When I was first starting out I messaged Mike because he said he lived in SoCal, several miles from where I was living at the time. Mike took time out of his busy schedule...
  8. DesertRose

    Home Address, Home State for you Fulltime Women??

    I want to return to AZ eventually but not sure I'll be able to. Just remember, it's getting harder and harder to find spots in the summer in AZ. When I lived there (I left 6 years ago) Flagstaff was chock full even then. Nowadays, I see on YouTube that it's worse. Of course, determination will...
  9. DesertRose

    Home Address, Home State for you Fulltime Women??

    I don't think you have to travel back to Alabama to keep your domicile. Maybe once a year, like with South Dakota?? Maybe someone else can chime in on that. I mean, they're tracking us but not to that extent, I don't think. I would check into the SSI and Medicaid here. I know a few people...
  10. DesertRose

    Home Address, Home State for you Fulltime Women??

    I am from California, but moved to Alabama last October. Of course I am no longer a nomad, but if I became one again I would keep my Alabama everything. Things are cheaper here. The only thing is I think they cut back on Medicaid recently (I could be wrong about that). I have Medicare...
  11. DesertRose

    2009 Dutchmen Sidewinder 5th Wheel

    Link to photos. Outside only for now. Will post inside photos later. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/135-w-7T4YX8wkG-ZuXaSI6VwH7uLT2Fk?usp=sharing
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    2009 Dutchmen Sidewinder 5th Wheel

    https://app.photobucket.com/images/i/DesertRoseAL/20210414_163803(1).heic?Expires=1618502013&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIUSKKMKJH4ONW7TQ&Signature=DwVv7XEV0ld3V5QkHoZKd6lXEC4biUwR7NXGpPVQTuBDJC5d36ikbxOs2WY4R52P9~CMymZQZRVM8-lanxnUgH0hrNHNfoqNgVRApy7QgqKF-ByhQfWL6DiArxIa8CjnvfxlhqRg0hegnB6E7T56iEivWzTofCAM3...
  13. DesertRose

    2009 Dutchmen Sidewinder 5th Wheel

    FOR SALE 2009 Dutchmen Sidewinder 5th wheel. Located 30 miles south of Huntsville, Alabama. $1500/obo. No low ball offers. Sold as-is. No delivery. Must pick up in North Alabama. This is a good project vehicle for the right buyer. Nothing seriously wrong. Needs a white tornado cleaning and...
  14. DesertRose

    250 a month for years Lisa on youtube with Bob

    When I was awarded SSD I was told that because I had worked during the previous 3 years to the application, I could not count those years as being years that I was disabled. It would be interesting to see whether my benefit would be higher if they HAD allowed those 3 years. Perhaps not, for the...
  15. DesertRose

    3G>4G>5G?

    I've been living in rural Mora County, New Mexico where it is 3G. I am a Verizon customer, full prepaid plan. Verizon taps in to towers owned by Choice Wireless, a local company.
  16. DesertRose

    Living and traveling in my car, a good idea?

    "She only uses JADEBLOOM mail order company to get her oils, and cautions against selling pyramid schemes like Doterra, and YoungLiving, where they want you to become a sales person, and recruit more sellers under your level." Thanks for the tip ckelly78z! I signed up with DoTerra about 4 yrs...
  17. DesertRose

    Living and traveling in my car, a good idea?

    Hi Firewoman, with your (future) disability award you can get a very suitable vehicle for life on the road. 9 yrs ago I could have done the same thing after my own disability award. Boy do I wish I had done what I just suggested. Instead I rented an apt and here I am 9 yrs later, going back out...
  18. DesertRose

    Anyone making money from Amazon affiliate links on YouTube?

    This has been a very informative thread! There is a channel I've been watching called Scotty Kilmer. Some of you guys may not like him, but I think he's hilarious (Persona)and I often learn something (Content). And no, he's not perfect but who is? I think a good gauge of whether someone is...
  19. DesertRose

    My son will be living in a Van very soon

    I'd say he's well on his way to being well prepared. What's to worry? This is the best time to find resources and like minded people on the road. I'm in the SW, it's a great place to start. Think of all the people living out of car or minivan. That's a bigger issue if you ask me. They are...
  20. DesertRose

    My son will be living in a Van very soon

    No doubt they have done a lot of research prior to making this decision. You didn't mention what they will be traveling/living in.
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