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  1. spd2918

    Well I did it...Introducing "Dobby" my 2010 Ford Transit Connect XLT

    The "Humble Road" youtuber is building a newer Transit Connect called "Mini Me."
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    thinking about getting a new skill

    Take a welding class or better yet complete a welding program. Those are high paying in demand jobs.
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    Civil Asset Forfeiture and the Police

    This was obviously a very biased hit piece. Identifying the man as a former marine is a clear indication of the bias. What does that matter? I'm a vet and I don't expect people to treat me differently. I am as capable of committing crimes as a non-vet. Always question the motives of these...
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    I can't sleep in the van!!!!!!

    I'd be careful with Melotonin.  I tried it when I worked nights and I messed with my head big time.  Weird, disturbing dreams- no thanks.  An antihistamine tablet is better.
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    How important is four wheel drive and ground clearance?

    Yes.  They cost more to buy, insure, and maintain. Were I using a truck camper, I'd probably got with a 4x4 truck.  A van?  No way (the exception being a newer Chev van as the cost differences are minor).
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    Up to $80.00 an hour

    This job is incompatible with some dwellers' shower habits.
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    Freedom?

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    Bullshit Jobs, an interesting article

    I think if you hate your job that much you should quit. Get another job or come up with your own. When you are your own boss then you can set up how your business runs and what is valuable. If not, you need to buck up and do your job, even if you think a certain training or order is counter...
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    Freedom?

    Interesting topic. I guess in reality we all do what we think is best and we all break minor laws from time to time and sleep well. Do what you can afford to do if caught. I take issue with the concept that some laws are only laws are somehow illegitimate because a person does not want to...
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    Bullshit Jobs, an interesting article

    Defensive much? If you were being paid, then the boss got to decide what you were doing. It's really that simple. It's better than digging ditches.
  11. spd2918

    Our build of an RV from scratch (with pics)

    Wow indeed. Expedition Portal has some examples of Isuzu builds, but they usually build the 4x4 version. Nice work.
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    Stoping for Florida Agricultural Inspection Stations

    People, like drug mules, use DARE stickers and bibles to appear like regular folks. Some even take someone's kids along on drug runs.
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    thoughts about this schoolie please

    Look like a lot of work went into it. If that's the type of rig you want, you'd be miles ahead starting with it rather than starting from scratch. 14MPG is little optimistic in my opinion.
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    Small van market new players

    The small Transit is also (or at least it was) built in Turkey, too.
  15. spd2918

    My first cooking video-Feedback

    That's one of my "go to" dishes. I skip the salt and add garlic.
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    Not answering a knock

    Northwest Wisconsin. I think it's a perspective thing. We're all good- I don't take things personal. I will certainly enjoy retirement.
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    Not answering a knock

    The first example is 100% about a vandweller not answering a knock, the second is about talking to the police. You have made it about you and your legal van- try to think outside yourself. I don't want anyone to fear to me- again try to think outside your narrow perspective. The 15 year old...
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    Not answering a knock

    Good lord, no one is asking you to give up any of your rights. Where did you get that? Keep your mouth shut all you want. I am a constitutional conservative that fears a big central government but understands the need for basic local law enforcement. Even if we were abusive thugs (like you...
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    Not answering a knock

    Right, but that's not what happened. If he had listened to you (never talk to cops / answer a knock) he'd have a tow bill and frustration. And he cleaned up his mess. As for #2, it again has to do with a suspect talking to the police. I had only one side of the story up to that point, and...
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    Not answering a knock

    There is department culture just like there is ethnic culture and family culture. Bad culture is the result of bad leadership. I have not been exposed to corruption in my dept or any depts that I have worked with. I have met stupid and lazy cops, but no perjurers that I know of. We had two...
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