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Well the thought of buying property in this location took a big hit today. You can "Park" your RV for unlimited time on certain designated areas, but you cannot reside in said "Home". At least not within the City Limits of Norman, and they have a large area that back in 1956 the annexed to build Lake Thunderbird. Of course that's the side of town I like the most. There may be ways around, but now that I've stirred the pot I would for sure be looked into if I happened to request a "Building Permit". Rod

Looks like a very nice Volvo, congratulations. Bring it all to the National Rally in October. Rod

Thanks again to all who have participated and for Kirk starting another post and poll for us to share how old we all are. I turned 67 in January and stopped working the year before in February. Applied for the SS payments when I was at full retirement age and right now have no debt. I might borrow a small amount of money for the right property, but only if it has a house on it that I could rent out while still living in my Home on wheels on the property any time I wanted to. Today I met a few of the potential neighbors. One very friendly, one friendly and the other that doesn't associate with the neighbors "Because they all come here and then die". His wife was nice thought. Rod

Thanks for thinking of something I didn't when I posted about the property thing. Age certainly makes a difference. For many years I felt I'd never "Retire" would just keep on working. Now that I've given the not working a chance, it's really not that bad. Rod

But you can put a dish cloth or paper towel between and not get any beeps. Don't leave either there if I'm not right there watching, but it does make clean up of the splatters if you have any a bit more easy, especially if the cloth is damp. Rod

Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and thoughts. I am trying very hard to do my due diligence with the city, county and state to make sure I don't have a surprise later. The property isn't exactly bare land. In 2020 there was a fire and a "Mobile Home" was destroyed. Also at that time the power was disconnected and never turned back on. There is a "Well" on the property, but until power is hooked back up (or maybe I can take my generator out) I won't know if it still works. The most recent owner put an inexpensive metal building up and it looks like never used it. Trash still remains from the fire and I wonder if it was also used as a "Dump" by someone. One of the "Google" earth views shows a pile of something and there are still "Tire" tracks in that area, but it doesn't look like the loaded and moved the stuff. Most likely buried. If I only could determine what it was. Monday the power company is coming out to review what it will take to bring power back. I have spoke with an "Environmental" inspector, but their "Phase 1" evaluation is what I've already done so I'm not paying them $2000 to tell me what I already know. I did not inquire what the "Phase II" evaluation would be where they would actually probe and maybe take some soil samples. Probably a lot more than what the property is worth. The Poll will stop in a month. I will continue to check for replies and post if anything interesting comes up on my side. I've spent the past several winters in the area, but was still working. I've enjoyed this winter not working and am pretty sure that will continue. I won't be staying in the summer months though unless I find a good job that doesn't keep me too busy. Rod

I thought I'd never stop working. But that seems to have changed. I finished my last Travel Contract in February 2023 and haven't taken a Nursing paycheck since. Planned to over the winter, but things didn't work out as I expected and I'm sort of glad. The past year I've been able to survive on the SS monthly payment and have dipped into one of my retirement accounts for a little extra, but the advisor assures me it won't cause me to go "Broke". I've spent the past few winters in the lower Midwest and have enjoyed some cold and snowy weather without the deep freezes of the Midwest where I grew up and am thinking about purchasing a spot to park during the winter months October to May and they I will head to the cooler weather locations during the Summer. If I can finally get the job I've been waiting to interview for in this location, the decision would be made. Since it's still not certain, I'm wondering if I should proceed in the acquisition of one of the two plots I have looked at. I know I will be here again next winter and the spot I have stayed at is in a good location, but it's also near an ambulance service that uses their sirens every single time they go on a call. So I'm asking. Is real estate really the best investment? Rod

Two years ago at the HDT Rally we had to do some bearing work. Luckily there were folks prepared with new bearings, others with the proper tools and a Muffler Shop was found to press out and reinstall the races and to the surprise to most of us they packed the bearings at the same time. Not sure what the cost was, but I think we were happy to miss part of the mess. Even then we all got a bit of grease on our hands and clothing. Marks of honor in my book. Rod

Rob is correct with how the food is heated, the amazing part (to me) is that if there isn't liquid all the way to the rim that area does not get hot until after the container is removed from the burner, and then it doesn't get as hot as the lower portion where there is contact. At least that's my experience. Rod

I'm sure the ones I've used in the past were drinking water safe. But it's been a long time since I bought one. The County Fairgrounds where I've stayed in the past (not during the Fair). does the same thing. They are packed in very tightly for that week and the two or three hydrants have maybe 50 hoses hooked to each. Most do fill their tanks, but some don't and complain about the pressure. Rod

It's a lot less than what I've been quoted, but I may not be comparing Apples to Apples. What I like is it's mostly "plug and play", makes it easier for a DYI. It also gives me my 220/240 volts I need for my Mini Split and hopefully an induction Cooktop this year. Rod

Sorry it took 14 hours for me to reply. I just got on the computer this morning and apparently didn't check before bed. It worked for me so I think it passed the TEST. Rod

I didn't fill it full so the portion above the food stays a lot cooler. I did use protection though. Might fashion a can clamp handle if I start doing it a lot. Rod

Tried something new today and it seems to be working out fine. Has anyone else cooked directly in the "Steel Can" on your induction hot plate? I had a friend who used to cook his "Beans" in the can on his Charcoal Grill all the time and I've used metal mixing bowls to heat water before. Making a can of "Campbells Chunky Clam Chowder" in the microwave and got the pop and splatter. Was heating a bit of water in the can to clean out the remaining soup and decided to take out most of the "Chunks" and finish heating them on the induction. Actually took less time than it would have in the Microwave. Rod

I think the key is to either do it yourself at least once or have it done by a trusted professional and let them tell you how often they think it should be done after they have preformed the task. I found my brand new trailer with not enough oil in my oil bath bearings after my first trip. My mechanic said it shouldn't be an issue when he topped them off and that was 10 years ago. I did have to replace one inside seal since then, but don't remember if that was one of the lowest ones or not. With the quality of many of the builds coming out in various examples, I think it's prudent to inspect even the wheel bearings very soon after getting a new vehicle, trailer or what ever you have on wheels. Rod