Jump to content

Velos

Validated Members
  • Posts

    762
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Optional Fields

  • Lifetime Member
    No

Profile Information

  • Gender
    Not Telling

Recent Profile Visitors

26,608 profile views

Velos's Achievements

  1. Over the years we have been to many a campground potluck and the invitation included BYOP "Bring Your Own Placesetting". I have see a lot of creative bags to put the place settings in to carry easily. Does anyone have a website that these are sold on or photos of your creative bag for pot luck place settings that you would like to share here?
  2. Not just for kids.....These are new to me or I never paid attention in the past. A loved one wears tennis shoes but can no longer tie them, didn't want Velcro or hooks etc. A friend gave me a pair of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VF2FG88/ref=dp_iou_view_item?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to try. They worked so well I got some for me. I thought they might not be secure enough but they seem to be working very well and are easy to slip on and off. They come in all sorts of colors to go with most any lace up shoe or to be a trend setter around the campfire with neon or holiday colors....
  3. I have never made wings but thought I would give it a try. I have been looking at recipes online and finding tips ie: baking instead of frying, baking powder or corn starch to make crispier and crock pot wings (broil for 3 minutes just before serving). Several include ranch dressing seasoning packet but in looking at the contents it contains MSG. Packet Ingredients: Maltodextrin, buttermilk, salt, monosodium glutamate, lactic acid, dried garlic, dried onion, spices, citric acid, less than 2% of: calcium stearate, artificial flavors, xanthan gum, carboxymethylcellulose, guar gum, natural flavors (soy). Contains: Milk, Soy. What is your favorite Buffalo Wings recipe?
  4. We enjoy the spur of the moment gatherings to meet neighbors or join in a parks social hour but am always stumped with what to bring other than pre-packaged snacks. What do you keep on hand for these gatherings? And what is your "go to" recipe for spontaneous socials and gatherings?
  5. Does anyone here have experience with this company? https://www.genexservices.com/
  6. Do you use Microsoft Outlook for your Email? If so which version? I have Outlook 2010 to download my G-mail but for "security" reasons Microsoft is no longer supporting 3rd party email for 2010 and before as of May 31, 2022. I am debating which way to go? I do not like managing my email online; more features in Outlook on my computer so looking for an email program housed on my hard drive and not cyber space. Suggestions? Ideas? Thanks. PS or is there a work around?
  7. Saw this article in the Costco Connection Magazine and thought it might be of interest to newer RV'ers. https://www.costco.com/connection-cover-hit-the-road-may-2022.html
  8. In my youth money was a priority to achieve my specific long term goals of independence and being able to care for my family. In the late 80’s I went to seminar called “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” don’t remember 6 of them very well but one made an impression regarding the $value of one’s time and I will paraphrase: We have our “circle of concern” and more importantly our “circle of influence”. Time is a finite resource, don’t just “kill time”, get the best return on it by $spending your time on what you can influence; worry and concern earn you nothing. Influential actions have tangible returns and concerns are a loss showing nothing for the effort. IMHO The government is too big to begin with and there has been a trend over my life time to forgo personal reliance and delegate individual responsibility to the government. The budget is too big to begin with and no one group can handle all the finances of 330 million people. We voted those individuals into office possibly with the lure/carrot of “free” this or/and “easy” that. Maybe we have learned the lesson, that only the individual cares enough to make the best daily and personal decisions through their own due diligence for themselves and not a group of people 1000’s of miles away that have little or nothing in common with our daily experiences, and more voters will participate in all upcoming elections. I am looking forward to the time when the majority of conversations will not be dominated by politics/government further separating humankind which seems to have has forgotten that it has more in common than it doesn’t. Now in my senior years my priority is time and to get the best value for my time that I have left on this earth. I am grateful for any government movement forward and though not a priority for some if we can get daylight saving time changed it will affect many and may influence other changes? All we need is momentum and maybe the pendulum will start heading the other direction. Since eliminating daylight saving time would seem to not negatively affect ones reelection potential as much as the “budget” does it may just happen? PS for those interested in the money https://finance.yahoo.com/news/daylight-saving-time-costs-us-211545214.html "a 2008 report by Chmura Economics & Analytics Independent Institute claimed the annual costs for changing clocks twice a year could be as high as $1.7 billion".
  9. U.S. Senate approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent March 15, 20223:24 PM MSTLast Updated 2 hours ago WASHINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent starting in 2023, ending the twice-annual changing of clocks in a move promoted by supporters advocating brighter afternoons and more economic activity. The Senate approved the measure, called the Sunshine Protection Act, unanimously by voice vote. The House of Representatives, which has held a committee hearing on the matter, must still pass the bill before it can go to President Joe Biden to sign. The complete article here: https://tinyurl.com/2p8ra7dr
  10. I have never been a big reader can't sit still long enough, but with the advent of the pandemic I bought a kindle and started reading free e-books downloaded from the library. Then when my gym closed I downloaded the books to my cell phone and bought wireless earbuds to listen to books on my daily 3 mile walk. I recently listened to a couple of books that had PDF appendices not narrated in the audio version and went looking for them on the internet and found https://www.thriftbooks.com/. I have ordered several books from them and been very pleased with the convenience, service and prices. One book I ordered specifically in the best condition to make sure I received a particular PDF. It had been removed from the copy I received. I reached out to the company on a weekend via their online contact form and received a response shortly after. (this is a discount book service) They replaced the book at no charge and no need return the damaged one, so I gave it to park library. Audio downloads are still my first choice but wanted to share this positive experience in case others may be looking for hard copy books. Safe Travels,
  11. 2022 Update on daylight saving time legislation "So far in 2022, at least 22 states are considering 62 pieces of legislation addressing Daylight Saving Time (DST) including 2021 carryover bills and new bills introduced during the 2022 legislative session. Specific states include Alaska, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota and Vermont." Source: https://www.ncsl.org/research/transportation/daylight-savings-time-state-legislation.aspx For those wanting to get involved via an alternative to online petitions you can find the mailing address of your specific state legislator here https://clerk.house.gov/Members#MemberProfiles and write them a letter. This would be a good civics class exercise for elementary or middle school students to learn who their representative is and write their elected official.
  12. The pandemic increased interest in RVing to be able to still vacation while socially distancing. Many found it hard to find open RV sites these past two summers. RV sales went through the roof and pre-owned units sold quickly. Now with the supply chain challenges materials and supplies will take awhile to get back into the system. Change is like death and taxes: a certainty and it is human nature to resist change. The cost of building new RV parks and bringing old ones up to the current "standards" or "interests" of subsequent generations cost money. I started RVing when dirt was new and progressed through several styles of units from tents, to truck campers to tow trailers, to motorhome to fivers. I vacationed, part timed and full timed. Talented designers packed more and more into little spaces each year. Some want it all, some are minimalists and no two have the exact same interests. I googled "What is the future of RVing? Electric vehicles are quandary with their limited distances but that is just one of the many new challenges for travelers, RV manufactures and RV parks. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=What+is+the+future+of+rving
  13. A friend of mine, non-rver, just took their first post pandemic getaway and found this spot to enjoy the fall colors : https://tinyurl.com/u64v9x8a If fuel prices are keeping you from getting out on the the road right now maybe you can rent your RV like a stationary cabin? I've seen the Air Stream ranch in California on TV before: https://www.airstreamranch.com/
  14. Found these links on another page and thought they may be of interest here to others wanting to learn about P2P services: Consumer Reports P2P Safety Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T6RCVvtrgU How Venmo Works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ7EBa7OZ8I How Zelle Works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDZa1wRsCYM
  15. We haven't carried a checkbook in a long time and some places, believe it or not., don't take cash?? I have been looking into Electronic or Mobile Payment Methods (Peer to Peer payments) and wondered if any one here has used either Zelle or Venmo? Do you use it often? Is it easy to use? any comments appreciated. https://www.creditkarma.com/savings/i/zelle-vs-venmo-what-to-know?fbclid=IwAR3iYMR1UFWvxMnuHnqakapsyQhlMDRrdK45nhD31vpvcpMv1DdWdY4cWZA
×
×
  • Create New...