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  1. Dwellerose

    Best way to store clothes?

    you care to elaborate on keeping the bugs away with dryer sheets? any particular scent bugs don't like? I heard spiders don't like mint; peppermint to be exact. but some other van blog says that's a myth. and what about scorpions? i suppose those are somethin' to beware of in AZ. any smells...
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    Off topic posts split from "How do u live on $700/month, truly?"

    Now there Tango, that is an EXCELLENT idea! I was thinkin' that myself, as I read your post. If we had a way to find each other, we could make contact
  3. Dwellerose

    Getting out there sooner than I planned!

    Oh thanks a bunch Wandering Rose! P.S., how can I message you on here in private?
  4. Dwellerose

    Getting out there sooner than I planned!

    Thanks; curious . . .where have you traveled and stealth parked so far?
  5. Dwellerose

    Getting out there sooner than I planned!

    Thanks! Yeah, I can remember reading one of Bob's writings on when he first started out after the split at home. I think he thought he wasn't going to ever like living in his van : )
  6. Dwellerose

    Getting out there sooner than I planned!

    Don't get me started on those "safe parking" lots. Years ago, when they first opened in San Diego I checked into them. They're "safe" if you want to be treated like a 'ward of the state'. They want a lot of information from you, just to stay in their lots, and they're VERY picky about who...
  7. Dwellerose

    Looking for 1 night parking is Indianapolis, IN and St. Louis MO

    this is pretty neat; I can use this info as well as the other person. I would like to visit these two areas some time in the future. good to know the rest areas around these cities are pretty safe. the rest area here in San Diego are not that way. A couple of killings over the years
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    Getting out there sooner than I planned!

    Well, last nite I was put out of the space I was in at an apt. So tomorrow, I will be starting my new journey as a stealth person in San Diego. I had hunted down a few places to go i.e. a Walmart lot, and a lot between 2 hotels off the I-15fwy and Scripps Ranch. I welcome any more leads...
  9. Dwellerose

    Hello all...I could use a word of encouragement

    how do you PM on here?
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    New to vehicle dwelling. Uncertain about living out of a car but want to learn!

    thank you rruff; been nice chatting. I always enjoy reading your posts
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    New to vehicle dwelling. Uncertain about living out of a car but want to learn!

    WOW! What an eye-opener. Sort of like the stuff they told me told me when I worked in the medical field and Animal Control. The last case of tetanous was in the 1940's, and the last case of rabies in humans was 'way back when', as well. But there is still a scare about those two illnesses...
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    New to vehicle dwelling. Uncertain about living out of a car but want to learn!

    Yeah, the toilet thing, I've learned, will definitely be an issue once I'm out there full-time. I did a trial run of transporting the "goods" to throw away somewhere after using my "make-shift" toilet that I made out of a bakery bucket, hefty bags, and a pool noodle. It didn't go well. The...
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    New to vehicle dwelling. Uncertain about living out of a car but want to learn!

    This is really informative. Good tips on handling interactions with cops; I was wondering about that. Also, good to know about not taking MW jobs at the resorts; you've got to earn more. And it was reasuring to know you don't absolutely have to set out with a fridge, shower, toilet, etc. Just...
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    Overniting in lower eastern Idaho

    yes, the downtown one, thanks. I also called Cabella's and they said it's o.k. there too. I've gotten several mentions of St. George, UT for free camping. One guy I saw getting gas for his rig said that St. George is full of places to camp, but didn't name any places. Do you know about any...
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    Overniting in lower eastern Idaho

    Cool; that's the Walmart I called about a month ago just to test the waters. The guy who answered the phone was pleasant and I didn't feel unwelcome. 'sex rocks' ? Definately can use extra money
  16. Dwellerose

    Overniting in lower eastern Idaho

    I am planning to boondock in the Idaho Falls area once the weather clears there. I'm relieved to know that there are at least a few retailers in that area who aren't afraid to allow boondockers to stay on the property. Does anyone want to share what their experience boondocking in this part of...
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    Stealth Parking in San Diego, CA

    Hi. I'll be beginning my stealth parking next weekend in San Diego. I have looked up a few ideas that were listed online when I googled. There doesn't seem to be any retail places to overnite at. Beach areas seem sketchy. Hotel parking lots? Has anyone any suggestions? I welcome any ideas...
  18. Dwellerose

    Biodegradable Soaps, Shampoos

    this rinse-free perineal wash . . . is it on Amazon? what do you think about washing with a vinegar spray bottle? i wander if that leaves a bad smell
  19. Dwellerose

    Cold Nose

    hhhmmm . . . will look into propane or butane heat. I'll have to make sure of ventilation though; I don't have anything other than windows to crack
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    Cold Nose

    I appreciate your input. I didn't know such a thing existed. I will look online to see what's out there. A small tent to go around my head would probably do the trick; Thanks : )
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