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Another Watch Out For
I was online searching for a cookie recipe since I have to bake 9 dozen cookies for a cookie exchange tomorrow. I found a site that was given for molasses cookies. As I read down, there was a large, centered spot for "Cell Phone Number". This had to be filled in before you could read the recipe. I have never run into this before. I scrolled down further and there, rather camouflaged because of color of printing on a colored background, was the info that this was a "pay for recipe" site and $9.99 would be charged monthly to my cell phone bill. Needless to say, I did not proceed further!
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rvdogmom40
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12/05/09 12:55pm |
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RE: Does an athlete endorsement influence what you buy?
NO WAY! What they do, they do for $$$$. I have grown cynical or wiser as I have grown older. I think about the athletes and their endorsements the way I think about movie "stars" and their political endorsements. Show me some valid credentials and I will consider your opinions.
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rvdogmom40
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12/05/09 11:00am |
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RE: Allergies but not Allergic? ------ Vasomotor Rhinitis
I was diagnosed with this. My doc's advice was to treat as if it were an allergy with antihistamines. One of the best things I do for congestion is to use a neti pot. Mix 1/4 tsp of salt and baking soda in a cup of warm water. Wash out the nasal passages and sinuses. One of my problems is cold air. I can walk outside and develop an instant headache if the air is too cold. Finding the cause has helped me deal with the problem. I feel much better. We also have an electrostatic air filter on the furnace.
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rvdogmom40
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12/02/09 09:50am |
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RE: Went back on my word tonight
When does helping out a financially irresponsible relative become enabling? If you accept her as she is, then I guess you bail her out as long as you have resources and want to be involved. If you want her to become more responsible, you set some limits and find a way to help that doesn't involve giving her money ie credit counseling, helping her set up a budget, an occasional bag of food or find a local food bank and refer it to her.
This isn't easy--from experience, I know. But helping someone become financially secure/mature/responsible/accountable is the only real help! Suggest she find The Fly Lady on line. That woman offers free help for many of life's problems.
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rvdogmom40
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11/30/09 08:16pm |
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RE: Christmas rant
I, too, am involved in a cookie exchange. I love the people who want to do it so I will go along with the plan. However, rather than keep the cookies, I will take them to a shelter that helps the homeless. I am certain those people will enjoy some freshly-baked cookies. Giving is what the season is all about. It sure helps my spirits soar.
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rvdogmom40
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11/29/09 08:33pm |
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RE: Windshield wipers?
One of our wipers broke on a trip. We went to Napa and bought what they suggested. DH put the new ones on. As I remember, the new ones just snapped on. We have a Ford 350 PW.
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rvdogmom40
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11/24/09 10:59pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Beware of Starbucks giftcards
I frequent Starbucks stores wherever I happen to be. Their cards are out by the cash register and anyone can pick one up. They have to be activated by putting a certain amount of money on to them. I would want more info before coming down on Starbucks. After all the company is in the business of making money and that is done by making the customer happy and well caffeinated.
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rvdogmom40
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11/15/09 08:07pm |
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RE: Retired, may I ask your opinion
My observation of friends/relatives who have retired is that for about seven years they get along well. After that, inflation and expenses start to take their toll.
My husband was offered early retirement when he was 59. He took it and has played around ever since. The only thing that makes our present life okay is that we have a small apartment rental in a very desirable location. Our health is good and we are able to manage and do many of the repairs on the rental ourselves. The rental value is essentially in the land. At some time, we will accept one of the many offers we receive for our building, but I don't want to outlive our resources.
You situation sounds good because of your income producing property. After about six months of leisure, my husband needed something more meaningful to do and began doing volunteer work. You may discover that retirement will grow boring if that is all you have going on. Whatever you decide, good luck.
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rvdogmom40
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11/14/09 01:20pm |
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RE: Interesting phone call this morning
Way to go Dianne!! If things don't seem quite "right", we should be careful!
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rvdogmom40
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11/12/09 09:14am |
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RE: American Express - costco card - NEW RULES
Makes me glad my Amex cash-back card isn't tied to Costco.
This really has nothing to do with Costco per se. As I understand it, AmEx does not want their BUSINESS cards used for non-business expenses. There is an AmEx non-business card that can be used for whatever you want--where AmEx is accepted. I intend to switch to the non-business card soon. If I remember correctly, AmEx is the only credit card Costco accepts. I drop a chunk of change at Costco and I might as well get the "double blessings"--the rebates from Costco and AmEx. The card is free annually with a Costco membership.
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rvdogmom40
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11/09/09 04:32pm |
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RE: Oregon coast
Just heard on the news of a potential tornado at Lincoln City!! We have just come through the second (I think) storm of the season and I am already tired of the rain and wind. It may be a LONG winter. I had hope to get one more trip in before winterizing but it appears that probably won't happen.
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rvdogmom40
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11/07/09 06:25pm |
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RE: American Express - costco card - NEW RULES
I thought there was another Amex/costco card that was not a business card and offered rewards but the rewards were not as high as the business amex/costco card?
You are correct. I just checked the Costco web site and there is the business card which rebates 4% on gasoline plus the other categories for rebates. There is also the non-business card which rebates 3% on gasoline plus the other rebate categories at the same rates as the business card. We will just switch to the non-business card. Both are free with the Costco membership.
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rvdogmom40
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11/07/09 06:13pm |
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RE: American Express - costco card - NEW RULES
I love Costco and go there almost weekly. We have been members since 1984 and have a business card (we have a small apt. business). Several years ago we were invited to get the Am Ex. card which would be a credit card and our official Costco card. It sounded like an okay deal.
After reading this posting about the new rules, I called AmEx and asked if the info I read here was true. Answer, "yes". I asked if they would be canceling our AmEx card and Costco card, answer, "yes". The number of business/Costco cards might be a small percentage of AmEx business so they probably are hoping to same $$ on rebates.
It never occurred to me that we could not use the card for personal purchases; we have done so exclusively since we got the card. All of our business expenses are charged to a different card used exclusively for the business. Life is full of surprises!
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rvdogmom40
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11/06/09 09:01pm |
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RE: Pleasure-way Ford V8 or V10
When we were looking at PWs, I drove both the V8 and V10 and much preferred the V10. We get between 12-15 mpg. In Sept we traveled through the Rockies and I was very happy for the extra power. However, even in routine freeway driving, I still like the more powerful V10 best.
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rvdogmom40
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10/28/09 05:26pm |
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RE: Trick or Treat ?
We camped one Halloween in Oregon. The knock came at the door and I realized that I had no candy. When I opened the door, the visitors had a treat for DH and me plus the dog! I thought that was a wonderful turn about.
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rvdogmom40
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10/21/09 06:59pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: What is with that new WallyWorld cell-phone-deal ?
DH and I are on a Family Share plan with 400 minutes to share which we NEVER use. I on a rare occasion send a text to someone. Verizon irritates me because they always charge extra for the text. I pay because it is cheaper than adding a text option to our monthly bill. The taxes on my bill are around 25% and I suppose that would apply even if we went to the WM plan.
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rvdogmom40
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10/18/09 06:36pm |
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RE: Do you search for that elusive "Made in USA" label?
The Asian countries have buried us in the merchandise department now they are going after the food. This is what i'm seeing in our local super markets=
sardines with a "product from China"label
garlic with a "grown in China"tag
Impossible to find snow peas not grown in China
lot of seafood from China especially frozen fish, frozen shrimps and prawns and crabs and strange named fish like Talapia, Pangesus,
Check the labels at your food store as to where the product came from.
My local Kroeger (known here by another name) had some garlic that looked absolutely horrible!!! When I saw that it was from China, I refused to buy it (lest I poison the family.) The last time I was in the store, I again needed garlic. This time the stuff, while looking somewhat better, was from Venezula! I will buy Canadian but that is as far from home as I am willing to go.
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rvdogmom40
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10/18/09 06:26pm |
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RE: Pleasureway house battery
We have an 04 PW on which we replaced the house battery this year. When we dry camp, we are careful with our electricity use. Of course, the fridge is run on propane. Someone told me the many little lights inside are big users of power so we try to have only one on at a time plus the word is that you can't run the battery down too far. Our main use is the overhead fan at night and the inverter (?) motor that cycles off and on. We can probably go 2+ days without the battery dropping below the 50% level. Of course, my frequent checking of the battery level gauge doesn't help. If we want to use the microwave or hairdryer, we fire up the faithful gen.
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rvdogmom40
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10/17/09 03:00pm |
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RE: Pet urine in RV & Montana Supreme Court ruling.
When we bought our first, brand new motor home in a November we did not notice any bad smell until spring when the sun finally came out. As the vehicle sat in the sunshine and heated up, the interior components started giving off noxious fumes. We were told to open it up as much as possible and let the stuff evaporate. We did this and finally the smell and fumes went away. So, I can see that perhaps the lady's unit did not smell terrible until the weather changed.
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rvdogmom40
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10/16/09 02:19pm |
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The Cost of Doing Business
Last month was a busy one for us. We were on the road two weeks. With preparing to leaving, being gone and re-entry, I paid my Verizon Wireless bill twice. The new bill arrived today, and I thought we owed Verizon 13 cents. My first impulse was to toss the bill and pay the amount owning with next month's bill. After reading the backs of many pages of bill info, I noticed a "minimum late fee" of $5.00. Decided to check it out (a pain in itself due to automated system). When I finally reached a human, I discovered that there would be a $5.00 late fee if I did not pay the entire bill. However, the 13cents was owed TO me. I asked the customer service rep if I could charge them $5.00 as interest on my overpayment, but she nixed that idea. Moral of story, pay entire bill or else!
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rvdogmom40
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10/15/09 02:55pm |
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