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    How to avoid toxic people?

    So sorry this is happening. I will share my experience for what it's worth.. I interviewed 8 people before finding a good one. He had the right sized RV to fit behind the house so he wasn't visible, and he had a guaranteed though low, social security income It worked out great as we rented the...
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    Great Place to stay End of May thru End of Sept. Free Busses, Food Distribution, etc.

    Driving a shuttle sounds relaxing. What is your wife doing for the Park Service, if it's okay to ask? No need to reply if you don't want to
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    Hello

    Nice to meet you! You sound very interesting
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    Great Place to stay End of May thru End of Sept. Free Busses, Food Distribution, etc.

    We own an older Coronado RV but we need to care for our adult son who is ill for another 6 months to a year. He has schizophrenia but is doing well now finally on the right meds. He will be okay but we cannot be gone longer than a weekend. Well probably a few weeks or more but I don't want to do...
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    Great Place to stay End of May thru End of Sept. Free Busses, Food Distribution, etc.

    Yes, I've heard that is possible here in California. Honestly, there really isn't but a few seasonal positions in our town and the poorest Seniors on SS, well they take those jobs and return every year to the position. It gets them by all year. A few younger people work from June-Mid Aug who...
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    Off topic posts split from "How do u live on $700/month, truly?"

    Thanks. Yes true, I do believe it is 1960 though. I cannot take my benefits until age 67. My benefit would be around $1300-$1350 depending. We have restrictions in this county on short term rentals which make it difficult. Though we live out on BFE, I live in a Sub Division with. may current...
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    Great Place to stay End of May thru End of Sept. Free Busses, Food Distribution, etc.

    Absolutely. Great ideas you've provided I forgot that couple volunteer at the Food bank most weeks. Darn I forgot she said that. They are always short on volunteers and have way too much food donated from the local grocers. Calif, by law, now forces all Grocery stores to donate their excess...
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    Off topic posts split from "How do u live on $700/month, truly?"

    I understand your points and agree to an extent IMHO, Frugality should extend to taxpayer dollars. I am on welfare, to an extent, thru being Native American. Signed up fairly recently, not been on it my whole life Laid off due to COVID, unemployment benefits non-existent as they deliberately...
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    Great Place to stay End of May thru End of Sept. Free Busses, Food Distribution, etc.

    I live in the Truckee CA area, living within a National Forest not too far from the ski resorts. It's normally a VERY expensive area to stay here A couple from our church stays from: the last wk in May until the last week of Sept for DIRT CHEAP. All of where they go and what they do revolve...
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    Off topic posts split from "How do u live on $700/month, truly?"

    We get on Food Stamps for 1 month a year for the discounted $10 a month internet. Otherwise I believe it's about $40. Met a couple who lives in Truckee, CA. They stay about 6.5-7 the year. They ride the City bus which is free. Bible study is at a local church for 1.5 hrs. There is a drive thru...
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    New RVer who also owns off-grid property

    Hello Well I would count on driving 45 min to Grass Valley if it were me. Otherwise for now, you have two choices. Dr. Fox in Colfax which is 30 min away but I see it lists him as 74 years old. Not sure how long he will continue practicing. Second choice is about 35-40 min away is Dr. DeSouza...
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    How do u live on $700/month, truly?

    What would I do to live on $700 a month? Try to save up for a Mining Claim here in California which is adjacent a river. Park my car or RV on there and live there forever. They do not kick you off. Buy 1-2 solar panels and a battery for power. If you have severe breathing issues, get a sleep...
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    Off topic posts split from "How do u live on $700/month, truly?"

    Yes you qualify for Medicaid for Part B during the Months you DO NOT withdraw $ from your retirement account. Luckily for you, starting this month you qualify for medicaid despite having $ in your retirement account due to a new California law. Example- Aug 31st (the last day of the month)...
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    Preparing for the worst and the best

    Hello nice to meet you! I am 54 also. I hope you like Van life, the community seems to me the biggest draw. I admire you for looking into it. I want to suggest a job for you. I had a job working for a Supportive Living Agency with a developmentally disabled adult from 2015-2020. Paid slightly...
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    I was shocked by "Kratom" and how good it worked

    We have a close friend who is a Doctor. He said he would take this route but none are EVER going to give you approval to take a schizophrenic off medication. Generally you just lower the dosage. If done slowly and you are on HIGH ALERT you can see the first hallucination thus knowing it isn't...
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    I was shocked by "Kratom" and how good it worked

    So sorry you have this disease, thanks for the advice. Yes he will surely stay on his meds for a long while... no interest to stop medication but as you stated, it's easy to think you are cured and then stop medication. He lives here with us now, hallucinations have stopped and that is also what...
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    I was shocked by "Kratom" and how good it worked

    Thank you for this information, I will check on schizophrenia regarding this. Inflammation causes schizophrenia so when we got COVID, my son got a young Dr. who didn;;t know you were not suppose to prescribe Prednisone. He took 50% of the dosage and I prayed. No hallucinations ever since. Yet...
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    How do u live on $700/month, truly?

    I think $700 a month is do-able you have an inexpensive home base, Land can be pretty in-expensive but it's probably best to have it be located in a remote area where you can build a tiny home under heavy tree cover to live in part of the year. Also ensure the land is very cheap with a year...
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