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Re: shelves for exterior storage bins
We have been using stackable bins for years, each one is numbered and labeled (DH has 8 in various sizes). Then we have a master list of the items so we can find whatever we're looking for without going through several boxes. Of course, one must put that item back into the correct box when finished with it so the list will stay correct! DH and I go through the boxes every couple of years to purge and double check the master list. Has worked for us.330Views0likes0CommentsRe: What's the oddest Pet rule you've encountered at an RV Park?
chast wrote: Not odd--just mean spirited. The Escapees "Resort" in Wachula, FL has a rule that you must walk the dog in the middle of the blacktopped street on nothing longer than a six foot leash. This prevents the dogs from trespassing on the grass of sniffing a tree trunk. With the Florida heat, the blacktop is hot, so if you are a caring dog owner, you must carry the dog to the dog walking areas. I know the residents are proud of their park, but come on! We don't have that rule at the park we in now, but I can understand a possible reason. Many dog owners here allow their dogs to wander on the front lawns while they walk down the street. The dogs will do their business on someone's lawn and it will get picked up (most of the time). Unfortunately, how can you pick up pee? Many non - dog owners like to go barefoot and don't like the idea of stepping in pee. I realize the non - dog owners might be unrealistic but I can understand, they have a right to have a "clean" yard. When I walk my dog, she is never allowed on anyone's lawn until we get to the dog walk area. I have even cleaned up her poop from the street because she couldn't wait. Just would like these other dog owners to realize they have to be considerate of the non - dog people - or else our park could have a new rule like the one above.477Views0likes0CommentsRe: Florida
Reflections on Silver Lake in Avon Park - they have several open sites right now. We have been staying here since 11/01 and visited the in - laws for years before that. Nice 55 and older park, many activities, pools,dances,etc. On Highway 27 South. They have a website also. About 2-1/2 hours to either coast. About 1 hour south of I-4 and 27.312Views0likes0CommentsRe: Wood stoves
Consider a Kozy-World propane brick heater. We bought a one-brick heater to use while boondocking in Quartzsite and have used it many times since. In fact, it's on right now because our transfer switch needs to be replaced (on order). We bring the propane hose through the window (and use towels in the open space) and it keeps the rv warm, even when the temps are in the 30's. Of course, if we had to use it all the time, we'd come up with a better solution to the partially open window. Our is a basic model, low and high only, but there are other models (two- and three- brick) that have thermostats on them. Bought ours in 2004 at a camping store in Quartzsite, can't remember the name. Look on-line.448Views0likes0CommentsRe: Life - Flight type of insurance.....what do you do?
We have been members of MASA for about 10 years and have never used their service. MASA not only covers all ambulance service but also any air transportation (plane or helicopter). Plus, it covers us anywhere in the world. We go to Cozumel every year and don't have to notify them of our plans since the Caribbean is under their main coverage area. If we were to travel farther afield, then just a phone call before we go would do it. We took my parents to a MASA luncheon meeting approx. three years ago and they signed up. So far my father has used an ambulance service twice, and my mother three times (twice this past month!). They have never seen a bill. MASA is generally funded by big corporations that buy the coverage for their executives that fly all over the world, plus families that pay by the year. MASA allows a certain number of retired people to join every year for a one-time cost as life-time members ($3,200.00 for us 10 years ago and $3,800.00 3 years ago for my parents). They will also fly the deceased home at no charge, get our coach home if we can't drive it, and will even fly a family member out to accompany a spouse if needed. We have been very happy with our decision to become members. Generally, MASA holds luncheon meetings during the winter in high snow-bird cities. Check the local papers for these meetings, sign up and check them out! I bet if you were to go on-line and look them up, you might be able to find local luncheon meetings.591Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sofa?
We also have been having a problem replacing our sofa. We're on the second one (this one 4 years) since 2001 and both have been uncomfortable to sit on and to sleep on. We call it the "cardboard bed". I always sit in the same spot to watch tv and the dog has the rest of the couch. The cushions always get too uncomfortable and squashed. I'm trying to find one approx 70" wide with storage underneath but haven't found one yet that will last more than a couple years. Will try the websites mentioned in these posts. What we have been doing to inflating a twin airbed when someone wants to stay with us - one person on the couch and one person on the airbed. I can't use a regular futon because most are 78" wide and that would cut into the space I need for my dining room chair. We also have been pushing around the idea of building our own sofa but that would involve high density foam and I know that would squash down after awhile. Again, I'll be checking out those below mentioned websites. Good luck to you also!273Views0likes0CommentsRe: maybe a dumb question
When we retired late 2001, my DH was 55 and I was 47. We spent the winter in a 55+ park in central FL because my in-laws lived there full time. The owners required at least one person to be 55 and they take copies of driver's license every couple of years as proof. But they also bend the rules if need be. Across the street from us, that winter, was a couple in their late 60's who had their daughter and grandkids (around 8 - 10 years old) staying with them because of a physical abuse situation with the husband/father until the daughter could get back on her feet. As long as the kids behaved themselves, there was not a problem with the office. And the kids WERE well behaved. Not everyone in the park knew of the situation and there was talk, but the owners of the park knew this was a special situation. I have also heard that even though parks may list themselves as 55+, they really can't discriminate against age, that a small percentage of people can be under 55. Of course, this is not an "official" statement, just talk. I also would suggest you give any parks you are considering staying at a call first and ask if your "young" age of 53 would be a problem. And I have to agree with others about "older" residents and activities; sometimes being somewhere with residents too much older isn't any fun. In 2001 the medium age in the park was close to 80 so the activities and dances reflected their music. Now that most of the older residents have moved on, and their "kids" (mid 60's) have moved in, the music has changed, we now have more people our age to hang with, similar interests, etc. it's more fun and I can't wait to get there in the fall! Do some research and phone calls - and most of all, have fun!294Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tent Camping With Dogs?
When we were both still working and attended BMW rallys in WI, DH would ride the bike and I would take the car (the support vehicle) with all the camping stuff and the dog, Molly. The worse problem we had with her was the "wet dog smell" during the night if it rained before bedtime. Or the time she purposefully jumped into the lake next to us because we wouldn't play ball with her anymore right before bed! Molly would sleep on my side of the tent and when I woke up in the morning, I would "peek" at her from under my arm and she would be laying there with her head on her paws just waiting for me to wake up! Once she saw my eyes her tail would start moving! She was happy because then the pack was up and the day could start! But then, the whole world was her pack and she got along with everyone.325Views0likes0Comments
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