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This conversation is not about telling you to go get screened it is more about a societal issue of when and the frequency. I went down an internet research rabbit hole today looking at recommended screening mammography exams. I saw that when I turn 74 it dropped from yearly to every two years...

The Arizona Renaissance Festival had job openings on weekends that start February 4th thru April 2nd. The location is on the eastern outskirts of the Phoenix Metro cluster of towns. All kinds of positions open. Most do not require dressing in costume but some do...

Stealth is just another word for the viable concept of not attracting a lot of attention to your activities or your vehicle and its contents. Not a bad practice for streets or parking lots where there is a higher potential for car break-ins. No one wants strangers lurking in such areas. Van...

Just came across a reference and found out that if you have Medicaid, qualify for an EBT car and several other types of low income assistance programs there is a discount on Amazon Prime memberships. You will need to qualify on an annual basis and submit proof of being in an eligible low income...

I like having instant rice on hand in the pantry. It is very light weight and cooks quickly both of which are positives. But it is also very handy and cost saving. For instance, the other day I purchased some canned yams, they go on sale at this time of year. I took the leftover liquid in the...

Of course I noticed several years ago that companies that make soup and broths had started to use cartons to package their products. The same types of packaging that those box juices and milks for kids come in. Last month I found condensed milk from Carnation being sold in two different size...

This bill, The Great American Outdoors Act just passed approval in the US Senate, next it goes to congress then onto the President. The president has already indicated he will sign off on it.  It is relevant and important to this community as it involves the places we spend time in for our...

As more of the counties in WA state are lessening the Covid 19 restrictions some of the developed NFS (National Forest Service) campgrounds are becoming open as of today June 5 and then some more open in Mid June. Here is a link to the web page for the Covid 19 information on what NFS...

While of course it is to be hoped that no forum member acquires the Covid 19 virus there is a risk they might. The insurance companies have been making some changes to policies regarding coverage for Covid 19 medical care. Now don't worry the changes are to make it more affordable in some...

Tippy Tap....it's a real thing a way to wash hand with soap and flowing water. I is recommended by the CDC and the WHO among many other health organizations. Used in the third world countries at places such as schools where there is no running water. Great way to conserve water when van...

Just something to make you animal lovers smile. A herd of wild goats discovers that there are no people out and about in the town so they celebrate and have a fun day running down the main streets in town feasting on all the lovely green vegetation.  From a CNN news story video...

First of all remember you can do as you please with your own choices of behavior if you want to but don't start a food fight in this thread as it is counter productive behavior at this point in time. You do not have to go into long explanations of how you do things either. This thread is just...

This will effect the nomadic community who rely on Amazon for many things they purchase. Amazon just announced today March 25 that they are prioritizing shipments for essential items. Items they do not consider to be essential might not arrive for a full month's time.  Of course it is unknown...

Just a note that the mail services including private mailbox services are considered essential services and will not be closed by the authorities during the Covid 19 restrictions on business.

as if getting older and having hormone changes creating hot flashes for years was not already annoying... Now every time  we get a hot flash some of us will be waiting it out wondering if it is a Covid 19 fever or just another hot flash??? Fortunately it will won't take too long to get a yes...

Woke up on this cold Seattle morning and I wanted to wash my hair. I am at home base and there is a shower here but I have been meaning to experiment with a concept I had been thinking of for how to wash my hair without a lot of water usage or making a splashy mess indoors. The method proved to...

As we recently built a new frame for the trailer if of course does not have a VIN number on it. A professional looking VIN number done with metal stamps needs to have all the numbers line up and spaced at the same distance apart. That is best done with a jig. But for a one time task I did not...

Today I was gifted a little countertop Halogen/convection oven. No doubt you may have seen this type of thing on the late night infomercials as they have been around for quite a few years now being sold as little kitchen timesaver appliances. Free is good and my travel trailer renovation does...

Thinking about the changes one makes for Van life type of food preparation then because of the cost of fuel then foods that are quick to cook have a real advantage much of the year.  But in the wintertime if you have a larger sized propane tank and need to warm the place up then it is certainly...

If you are in Seattle area and dreaming of a diesel heater and you have handy person skills act immediately! There is a diesel heater in the boat parts section that needs a new gasket for the price of $20.00. It was posted on the evening of Feb 3rd. It won't last long. For sure you will have to...