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Re: Who's dumb idea was it to use this locking system?
jbird68 wrote: We've got these dumb locks on our camper. Half the time they don't lock securely. I just keep turning and turning and turning. The back hatch always feels like it's going to fly off. The front trunk never feels like it is locked either. There is also no indicator to tell you which way to lock or unlock. I could probably just write the direction on the camper with a Marker. But that would look cheap. Anyone else hate these stupid things as much as me? Most locks turn clockwise to lock, counter clockwise to unlock. (except in my Dodge Van, door on the left is backwards) ;)386Views0likes0CommentsRe: What is boondocking and dry camping?
TA Truck Stops are another place you can stop. Flying J are great, everyone that Ive stayed in, has a dump station. Hose to wash out your sewer hose, and seperate place to fillup with fresh water. Many reccomend first tasting the water, because some locations have foul tasting water.601Views0likes0CommentsRe: What is boondocking and dry camping?
Sandy & Shirley wrote: Your definition of dry camping was close, but you forgot to mention the biggest hardship, no cable TV hookup. :( Satellite TV, gives you TV no matter where you stop, Rest Areas, Walmart, Home Depot, Boon-docking, etc... It is also in my opinion, better than most Cable or TV hookups, as you can get all that is available on Satellite. You dont even need a generator, as long as you have 12v TV. Nadine601Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Dixie, you will get as many different recommendations for food, almost as many as people reading this. You cant feed what all of them recommend, many have been "sold" on advertising aimed at the owners of animals, instead of the best nutrition for your dog. Just go with the recommendation of your VET, he's in his 70's, knows more about nutrition than all of us put together, and has lots of experience feeding sick and injured animals. Probably gains more experience feeding in a week, than most pet owners have in a lifetime. He feeds them a healthy, nutritional diet, so they get well.137Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Dixie Flyer wrote: Does anyone have any suggestions for a bad skin condition. Old Fella has to be bathed just about every three days or he begins to smell. He is on an antibiotic three times a day but doesn't seem to help. I have been bathing him with a shampoo the kennel recommended and that does help and Old Fella doesn't mind the bath in the shower with the warm water, it is just so messy. Water all over the place and then he shakes and that puts water all over the walls and everywhere else. Maybe he will have this allergy the rest of his life, I don't know? Does anyone have any suggestions?? The best you can get, would be one from the Vet or the Kennel where he was. They know his problem, and would make sure a Medicated Shampoo was best for the specific one. They usually buy it concentrated, by the gallon. Would probably sell you a pint, that you can dilute and use. Shampoo for dogs is specifically designed for the PH factor in their skin and hair, so it would clean better than what you buy in pet shops. If you cant get it there, I'd pickup Lambert-Kay's Medicated Shampoo (Its green in color) the Vet may even use it. My wife has been a groomer for over 37 years, and will not use any other medicated.136Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Dixie Flyer wrote: No he is not ready for adoption yet. He still has a long way to go before we can get to that point. So far he has not shown any signs of being aggressive, but being part Chow that puts a mark on him. If all else fails his home will be with us. I am hoping that someone will step up and give him a home as we already have two pets. I don't know how he would get along with the cat. The cat is my wife's pride and joy and nothing will upset that relationship. My question is, can you house train a dog who has been left to himself all those years? To be able to fit into our life style he will have to learn to travel and be obedient. I'm not saying it can't be done but I have my doubts. I want to give him every chance in the world to have a great life and not be placed in the position of pressure of asking him to be something he could never be. But I made this promise to him. He will never again have to sleep out in the cold without shelter and he will never again go hungry and he will never again be abused. Once I took on and house trained a Boxer, who had lived in a Kennel for over 13 years as a stud dog. The womans husband had died, and she was going to put him to sleep. It is false information that you cant teach an old dog new tricks. This dog like my Boxer, has more motivation to learn, because he will appreciate his new circumstances more than a puppy, that has never known a hard life. Most dogs can learn over 600 commands, when dogs do not learn, generally it is because of a lack of knowledge about "how" to train a dog.115Views0likes0Comments
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