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31 minutes ago, 2gypsies said:

The first sentence states 8 hr. or on vacation.

But on vacation usually means one or two weeks and one typically doesn't clean out the refrigerator for that period of time.  Refrigerators need a limited temperature range within which to work, hence everyone who leaves for MONTHS turns off and cleans out fridge.   

The question of whether to leave a/c on while gone for months at a time varies with different people.  We don't leave ours on, but have friends who do.  Depends upon a lot of factors.

When we started we put 10% of the purchase price of the motorhome into our maintenance fund.  Yes, that was a fair chunk of change and we have been adding to it, each month, for the past 16 years.   From this we pay for all repairs, yearly maintenance, upgrades, replacement of tires/batteries, etc.    Maybe we are unusual in the amount we set aside to begin with, but then I always had a year's worth of mortgage payments set aside, just in case, plus 6 months of living expenses.  

Kirk, I never said someone shouldn't get one, just said that there is another way to cover your risks.    Yes, we have collision insurance on the car and the motorhome.  But for each of those we have a 1K deductible, and the cost of them is reasonable.   Yes, we had the funds to set up an account for repairs, but also that same fund is for routine maintenance and for replacement of tires/batteries, etc.      

Some of us just self-fund.  Put the amount of the insurance into an account and. ADD TO IT EVERY MONTH.   I know it doesn’t work for everyone, but it worked for us.   Plus, we have found that if one or two parts has a problem, them both are replaced.   But, you have to be steadfast in setting aside that money each month.

2 hours ago, rynosback said:

I was thinking of taking 101 North from San Francisco to Washington state. I have a 40’ 5ver. I have never been on this section of road. What are your thoughts and experiences? I’ve heard I should be really careful through Napa Valley as there are a lot of drunk people on the road. 

The 101 doesn't go through Napa Valley, it runs up Sonoma Valley (more wineries in  Sonoma Valley that are nicer, not as haughty as Napa).  Not really a problem.   We've run it Clear up - but while California and Oregon have 101 close to the coast or right on it most of the time, it it goes inland in Washington State.  Where in Washington do you want to end up?

As for getting through San Francisco, I have a route that will take you over the Golden Gate:

Take Highway 101 up to I-280, go north on I-280 until Highway 1 joins, stay on Highway 1 and take the Highway 1 - 19th Ave exit , get in the MIDDLE lane and stay there.  It will be stop and go for about 3 miles and then you go underneath the Presido and emerge on the other side and join Highway 101 again.  You will be on the far right, which is the bus/RV lane.  Stay there and across the Golden Gate you will go - there is no toll going north!

1 minute ago, Kirk W said:

Was that 2020?

Yes, 2020.  Fat fingers on my iPhone!

My cousin's husband caught it in February 2002 - one of the early ones in Mt. Vernon, WA (north Seattle).  The person he caught it from died, he ended up in the hospital for about 5 days.  He recovered and seemed to be doing well, but they would be driving somewhere and he would pull over and ask my cousin where they were going - he realized he had no idea where he was suppose to go.  My cousin now writes him a note telling him where he is going (to the store for bread and milk, etc.) and then he is just fine.   It doesn't happen all the time, but this has been going on for over a year now and seems to be permanent.  Both of them had severe reaction to the 2nd Moderna shot, not much of one to the first.   My 97 yr old aunt, by contrast, sailed through both of her vaccinations with just a sore arm and the usual aches and pains which might be because she's 97! 

Please place to get questioned answered is the Apple Support Community.  Find the iPad discussion, paste in the question you have posted here, and you will get back several recommendations. 

Rod, it seems pretty clear that your are having allergic reaction to something in the environment where you are working.  It would seem prudent to see a dermatologist in the area who would be familiar with local conditions, maybe someone with admitting privileges to the hospital where you are working.   I am not sure why you are so hesitant to see someone in the local area.  

On 4/1/2021 at 8:12 PM, bruce t said:

 

It takes longer to build a new house than it has to research, developed, test, manufacture, distribute and administer the vaccine. And yes there have been stuff ups. But aren't you glad they have something to stuff up rather than nothing to offer?

Just a reality check before anyone decides to complain about something relatively trivial.

 

 

Actually Bruce, the research work was going on a lot longer than you realize, started with the SARS virus years ago, and since that is also a corona virus, it was easy to build upon it once they had the genome.   Plus 'Crisper' has made a huge difference in how they can identify and work with viruses, and the mRNA based vaccines are going to make a huge difference in virology in the years to come.   

Every spring I do a temporary change of address to Escapees when we leave Mesa and say that it is for Six Months.   Because this is a  snowbird area, when we come back  in the fall there is a green card in our mailbox to fill out telling them who is in the site, sign and date it and the advertisements start usually the next day.    Actually, the green card is placed in the box the day after our 'stop' day - which is usually a couple of days before we leave. 

Cold sores on college campuses at the start of finals week!😎

All about where the waste will go.   Once that problem is solved, then things might look up.    

Linda, almost word for word what my internet’s and dermatologist said.  

1 hour ago, lappir said:

Thank you for your reply. No I did not seek attention from a medical provider in the area when it occurred. I had been here working for almost 13 weeks when I was required to have the immunization. Before that I had no issues and have had no issues since. I agree, there is most likely a contributing factor at my current location, but I also strongly believe it was triggered by the immunization. I have involved my detective side and have attempted elimination techniques including cessation of the use of the provided soaps and cleaners for my hands. I do not wish to continue to supply my own personal cleansers when it's work required . I'm taking you haven't had any issues as a full time traveler with maintaining healthcare. 

Rod 

We’re on Medicare, so no problems.   The first year out, when on insurance from our former employer (part of retirement package), I developed a rash when out in the desert in the spring geocaching.   Put hydrocortisone on it, helped, and then we left area and it subsided.  Would reoccur at times, but hydrocortisone kept it at bay.  When we did or annual physicals I mentioned it to my internist.  He looked at it, as it was itching again, said to try Triamcinolone ointment, and it worked.   Through the years it has become less of a problem in the desert areas,, but always returns about this time of year.  Now just a little hydrocortisone creme does the job and I know that once we get to the coast I won’t have problems. Drug is also used to treat Psoriasis, especially when very mild, which can be triggered by any number of things.

Have you seen a dermatologist that is in that area?  That is the most logical way to treat it.  BTW - since the rash returned when you returned to the area, clearly it was not the immunization that cause the rash but rather the environmental conditions.  A little detective work on your part seems to be in order.  It can be as simple as the humidity (too wet or too dry), local pollen, hardness of the water, water source, local ingredients in common foods that normally don't bother you, etc.   And you already know the easiest solution - just don't take an assignment in that area.      Have you actually seen the rash appear, or is it just a 'tingling' in the same general skin area?  Again, a local dermatologist would seem like the logical place to start.

You gave 2 weeks before optimal protection, but yes, your good now !👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

24 minutes ago, bigjim said:

I was surprised to hear it so I was asking if he had the shingles shot which he had a long time ago. I think he mentioned having a fever but I didn't think to ask about high and I don't think he mentioned it. Initially they were a little worried about get into his eye as it manifested on his head.  I had vaguely heard of that but none confirmed.  He has good medical care and his is not Uber painful.  He is still glad he got the vaccine.

The new shingles vaccinations (2 shot series) is much more effective at preventing an attack, and as your friend showed, the old one doesn't last a long time.    Yes, shingles near the eye can cause horrendous problems, including blindness in that eye.   

1 minute ago, vermilye said:

Three days prior to two different minor procedures at our local hospital, they required a Covid 19 test, and isolation from the test date to entering the hospital.  One of the visits was a month after my second Moderna vaccination, so I don't believe they will depend on vaccination proof to replace the test.

At least until they get a better idea of how virus can or can't be transmitted after one is fully vaccinated, plus whether it is effective against all variants and the positivity rate is way under 5%.   Probably be next fall.

And did he run a fever after 2nd dose?  If high enough that could stress his system and cause the dormant chicken pix virus that was lying along his spine.  Of course it could be any stressor in his.  

2 hours ago, Big Rick said:

If you are vaccinated and don’t have and can’t get COVID, how the heck is wearing a mask protection for someone else? Makes no sense

Because you can still GET the virus, the vaccinations aren't 100%, just like every other vaccine.  There are always a few people who will still get the virus because their immune system doesn't operate at peak efficiency, but if you do get it the course of the disease will be mild/moderate and so far no one has died from the virus who has had the vaccine.   Also, even if you don't become ill, it is still possible that you can be infected and might pass it one - we just don't know the much about the disease yet to be sure.    So you are still wearing the mask to protect yourself and to protect others.   

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If the vaccine does not work, why get it? 
They push the vaccine as the end all, but then say it doesn’t work.  SMH

Again nothing is 100% all the time in real life.  You can still get it, but so far, no one has died who has been vaccinated.

30 minutes ago, Big Rick said:

Not at all. Either it protects you or it doesn’t. If it protects you then you do not need a mask or social distancing. If it doesn’t protect you what is the poison getting the vaccine?

Now you are just being argumentative.   Did you get a Polio vaccination, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, etc?  NONE of those are 100% for every single person.   And all can fade over time.   

Ours aren’t scored either.  

No one said the vaccine guaranteed that you couldn't get sick from the virus - that's what 90% efficacy means - 90% of people won't get sick.  The other 10% have mild-to-moderate symptoms and so far NO ONE HAS DIED who has had the vaccination.   And of those 10% who did get sick, I would be willing to be that a large share of that were people who had been exposed already, but it was still incubating.  

Linda, you still do.   C2C is, I believe, partnering with parks to sell memberships in order to increase C2C membership. 

1 hour ago, Vladimir said:

It isn't about carrying a card.....well, it is. 

We don't want to got down that slippery slope of....the government approves of this, so you get special "rights" compared to the "other citizens". 

My obligation is to help and protect my fellow citizens.....actually I only swore to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, BUT I take a broad view of that citizenship oath.

I have no problem with the vaccine.  I took it ASAP.  I just don't think that should give me "special rights and privlages" compared to the un-vaccinated folks. 

We are ALL Americans.  Even those of us born outside the country. 

So yes, I will wait for the pandemic to end.  Even for those folks that do not want a jab in their arm.

BTW...my favorite quote..."I don't need to show you my stinking badges".

When I was a teenager I worked in a restaurant my senior year in high school.  We had to get a TB test at the county health department and couldn't work without the card that they gave with a negative test.  Had to have the same when I was in college and worked at Picksweet during harvest.     Shot cards for kids as they are growing up.  Couldn't go to college without a physical from our family doctor and he filled out the required form that listed the vaccinations I had, which was Pertusis (Whooping Cough), Tetanus, Polio and Smallpox at that point, plus listed the childhood illnesses I had, which included mumps, measles, Rubella, chickenpox (all in kindergarten).    Couldn't enroll in college without it being done.    Had to have the TB Tine test done before I could student teach when I was finishing college.   

I didn't see any of those as having "special rights and privileges" but they allowed me to work, go to school.   Didn't your kids have to have vaccinations before they started school?   Aren't military membership required to take a whole host of immunization based upon where they are being sent?    I do know that a LOT of colleges will be requiring vaccinations for incoming students probably starting in September of 2022 - just like they required incoming students to have a set of standardized vaccinations.    Do you see that as "special rights" because I don't.    I've seen disease move through a college dormitory - it is not a pretty sight.   

Personally, when I finally get the nerve to travel by air again, I'd like it to be with an airline that required people to show their vaccination cards for Covid-19.