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    Hurricane Irma. Are you in its path?

    I got my 90 years old mom on last flight out of St Augustine to North Carolina. Then was really too late to leave and not wanting to be in the traffic nightmare.  I stayed on Anastatia Island for the storm.  Reports say only 70 plus mph wind here.  It was a lot higher then that and an exciting...
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    Solar Eclipse

    The sky totally cleared here.  Was amazing.  Several bats started flying around.  Saw the diamonds on both sides.  Looked for bands but did not see any. Seeker
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    Solar Eclipse

    I am centerline in Lexington SC.  Clouds moving in so could go either way. It is hot here.  Was late before cooled down last night and gave all my fans a workout. Good luck with everyones view Seeker
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    Fridge and batteries on drivers side = Too much weight on one side ?

    Ended up leaving it by the side door.  Took the legs off so I can see over it now and have a little storage  underneath. It is very crudely constructed.  Was in a hurry and also am not wasting time on something I may not keep.  Although it is not finished I think the 2 layers of 1/2 inch...
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    Hurricane Matthew. East coast possibility

    I left St. Augustine Anastatia Island just before they closed the bridges. Spent 2 nights in small truck stop in Peery FL.  This had to be one of the quitest truck stops I have ever stayed at.  Only had a light sprinkle from passing storm. Now back in Saint Augustine.  What a mess.  My buddy...
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    Fridge and batteries on drivers side = Too much weight on one side ?

    The most efficient as in storage space and weight distribution would be how I started the box build.  It has room underneath for water or whatever.   And it is off the floor helping keep my close to 90 pound German Shepherds hair out of the fridge.  This would also give me room for more...
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    Fridge and batteries on drivers side = Too much weight on one side ?

    In my Chevy Express 2500 I began building a box for my fridge.  I planned to insulate it well and have a couple hinged boards that I could raise as needed for cooking or other use.  One raised by side door and the other near bed. I thought I would raise it high enough to have room underneath...
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    Disability question

    I purchased this book Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability and how to keep It.  This one . . . http://www.nolo.com/products/nolos-guide-to-social-security-disability-qss.html  This will really help answer most of your questions.  After reading this book I filed and received my first check...
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    drivers license/vehicle registration hoops to jump through.

    I don't know if Oregon will do this.  In Florida I kept my old address on my Driver license.  They set up a profile so all my mail goes to mail forwarding service.
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    State residency, permanent addresses, mail, etc.

    My house sale in Florida finally closed yesterday.  Yeah!!! I went to the Florida DMV and told them I was going to travel for awhile.  They set up a profile in their system to my mail forwarding service here https://www.sbimailservice.com/  I can keep my old address on driver license and all...
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    Silver bullets

    If you roll your own these. . . http://oregontrailbullet.com/ have silver added. I have a box full just in case of outbreak of critters that call for silver (Vampires,Werewolves) although have never tried them. I reload with lead from Missouri Bullet Company.  2000 200 Grain 45 ACP ships in...
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    Maxxair VS Fantastic Fan?

    Installed Maxxfan over a year ago and love it.  I would think the lowest amp draw of Fantastic Fan would be close to same. The built in rain guard works great.  I have used it in hard rains with no problem.  If however the wind/rain is blowing sideways directly at the exhaust louvers it is...
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    My winter wanderings

    I spent one night this time last year at Stephen Foster State Park on the upper Suwannee River.  They had an awesome light display and Christmas village theme.  The RV park is too crowded.  I left there and found a place on Swift Creek only a few miles away called Roosters I think. It was on...
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    Virginia alters CCW Reciprocity

    Thanks for the heads up.  This is terrible news. My license is in Florida and I love the mountains in Virginia. I was thinking of living in my van in the Appalachians from North Carolina and North this spring.  I wanted to ride down the Virginia Creeper bicycle trail again.  17 miles of...
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    ? for those experienced with dog training

    I remember.  Everyone else in camp thought the same. Larry and Steve camped down by the river with me last night. Hope you are enjoying RTR. You are fun to camp with so I look forward to cross trails with you again.
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    ? for those experienced with dog training

    I have one of the Einstein Remote collars and love it.  The dog loves it too.  As soon as he sees it he knows major fun is coming.  Suppose to reach out to a mile. Only use shock rarely, mostly just vibrate to get his attention.  It is not always on when needed. My dog is a rescue and 99%...
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    ? for those experienced with dog training

    The French Guy with a dog incident I spend a lot of time at a small county park with a boat ramp beside the Matanzas River just south of Saint Augustine.  Most of the neighbors across the street know me and like watching my dog run and work so hard.  It has a beautiful view with my van...
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    ? for those experienced with dog training

    I will be in my van with a German Shepherd full time within a few short weeks.  I am hoping it works out.  If he (Gunner) is in my van with the door shut or if he is on his 10 foot cable hooked to the side cargo door latch please don't get too close because he will bite you.  I don't know how to...
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    Want to Full-Time But Don't Like Being Outside All Day

    I don't know about the post being sad.  I really like your attitude about the people in this country.  Think I will try it your way.  I get along with most anyone, so far anyway. It was my job to visit the irate customers.  I always made a game of seeing how quick I could calm someone down...
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    Domicile state pros and cons

    Florida use to charge impact fee but did away with it. I am going with UPS store address in Florida before end of the year.  Hope it want effect my Florida Concealed Weapon permit.  I just renewed so am good for 7 years anyway I guess.  Also just got my new passport. If I had renewed my expired...
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