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Congratulations on finding a reasonable solution An fyi for others, in many municipalities, including my own, you cannot build an accessory structure before a home. If you are thinking about following rogue books' route, check zoning and code before buying the lot. Some rural areas with "open zoning" can be more forgiving. You just have to find the right place. And, apparently, right insurance agent. Sherry

Rideadeuce, your table is fabulous. I'd love to figure out a way to mount the Lagun mechanism to the outboard side of the small dinette. And incorporate your folding top. Most of the time, in our smaller Oliver, the small dinette is my prep area. It would be great to lift it up to counter height, fold out the table to work, and drop it back down later... This will require some thought... Thanks for sharing your beautiful table, again. Sherry

Wow, you're right. Seasucker is really expensive. When we couldn't decide where to mount our $8 paper towel holder, we used a few pieces of industrial Velcro for a few months... Then fastened it through the bottom of the cupboard with a few stainless fasteners. Guess we saved about $55. I like the ideas. Just not the pricetags.... Sherry

Congratulations! Love your color choices. Looking forward to hearing about your camping adventures! Sherry

Commamche, loved the song and the video. Thanks. Ridenfly, congratulations on your anniversary! St Patrick's is and always has,,/will be a big day in our house. We celebrated with a few dozen of our friends and family. It was a wonderful, fun afternoon and evening. Another camping season is upon us. I'm almost ready... Eirrin go braugh... Sherry

Paul's favorite holiday, and this year it's a Saturday! Hope all of you, wherever you are, have a fun and safe day. Time for me to get back to work on the Irish dinner for tonight...?????? Sherry

Congratulations, and happy camping! When you have time, everyone loves photos!!! Wishing you many miles of smiles... Sherry

So very happy to hear that you are charging, and all is well with the oliver. Now, hoping for a speedy recovery for Duke. All our best, Sherry and Paul

This little camper is 3d printed by a group in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. Cute as a button, it's also a new world record for the largest item ever 3d printed in one piece. Congratulations to Create Cafe 3d printing. The camper took about nine days to print. It will be on display in Saskatoon if anyone is going that way this summer. They plan to create two more slightly larger models of their camper, the Wave. 3d printed camper

Chris, I'm sending you a pm. You should have success with the Honda charging your battery. It will take some time. Best of luck, and so sorry to hear of your misfortunes. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Duke. Sherry

I'm not sure what happened, either. I saw the photo of rideadeuce's beautiful table, commented on it, and then, suddenly, it was gone... The table was truly lovely. Hope rideadeuce will repost the photos. Sherry

Rideadeuce, did you delete your photos? I no longer see them... Sherry

That's really beautiful. So, both sides fold? Or one. Love to see a photo of it folded and stowed. The Lagun mechanism is truly ingenious.

Do you have any lights? Or a blank display? I suspect you have already checked the power connection at the outlet.. .

??? Me, too.... No words, except... No way!!!

Thanks so much, but I think I have found all the pieces I need. So nice of you to think of me. Sherry

And, the last time we crossed, bear spray with proper stamp was ok. I have not read the regs on weapons yet this year, but we will. I'd remind everyone to read the regulations ( both Canadian and US, for re-entry), not to rely on forum posts. (Even from reliable people like John.) Rules can, and do, change over time. Most often, it's about prohibited foods, to protect the agriculture of each nation. Sherry

I've seen this one online in a few articles, billed as world's most expensive motorhome. Built on a Volvo semi platform, necessary to haul around all that marble and other weighty opulence. Usually called futuristic. I think it looks like it could chew up and spit out anything in its path. Expensive motorhome Sherry

In commercial kitchens, we hung the knives handle down for safety, and ease of removal... Slide the knife blade down, and off the bar. The dull handle is the first contact. If (if) I were to transport knives on a very strong mag rack, (instead of in a drawer, in scabbards) , I'd actually turn them handle up, as shown. A bump will make the knife slide, but , maybe, the handle would act as a stop and keep it in place on the rack. Without the bump of the handle, the knife would slide and pop more easily, imo. All arguments aside, it's a very attractive rack. Your trailer is lovely. Let us know how it goes. Sherry

I mentioned the pet food, as many of us travel with pets. My cousin lost a couple large containers of prescription dog food years ago because she had taken the food out of the bags and placed it in airtight containers for the three month trip. Out of the original packaging, she had no way to show that her dog's food was indeed quality food, US origin. It was confiscated. Keep your pet food in original container, so you have label and proof. http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/imports/policies/animal-products-and-by-products/pet-food/eng/1321129023397/1321129556426

I know there are at least a few people on the forum heading to Alaska this year, including us ( again.) Thought it might be time to revive shallowgal's thread. I looked up Canadian gas prices today. Not as big a difference as some other years. Adjusting for liters/ gallons, and our favorable exchange rate, looks like about $1 a gallon difference. I know most of you already know these things, but... MasterCard and Visa work in most urban places. Make sure you notify your credit card company a month before you leave the us, with the states and provinces and territories you plan to visit. Pick the credit cards to use in Canada wisely... The ones without a foreign transaction fee, which can add 3 per cent or so to each gas, grocery, or other purchase. Most credit union cards are free, as are most airline cards, but not all. Costco visa recently deleted foreign transaction fees... And, there are some great Costco stores in Canada. Your US membership works there, too. It's worldwide. We do order some Canadian cash before we leave home. Ask your bank how much you need to order to avoid big fees. I think ours wants us to exchange $500. It's easy to use that up, along with cc purchases, in a few weeks. If you plan to just use ATMs, find out ahead of time which bank and ATMs , if any, work with your bank for less fees. You will need cash if you buy gas or groceries in some tiny places.and, for camping fees in some spots. Many campsites are envelope deposited. And you'll need loonies anyway for the laundromat.. Read the latest guidelines on what you can and can't bring across both borders. Make your life simple by knowing and following current rules for foodstuffs ( including pet food), and if you bring a pet, have a current health certificate and imnunization record. Canadian crossings always seem to have a couple dozen questions about weapons, once they see an American passport. Make sure you can answer the list truthfully. . It's very long. Rifles, handguns, numchicks, switchblades, brass knuckles, etc, etc, etc. Leave them home, if you own any. Our experience in border crossing, both ways, has been great. We just look up the rules, follow them. More on favorite campsites, later... Looking forward to camping in bc and the Yukon again. Sherry

Well, that looks interesting. Looks like the kit would cost $187 for my Honda 1000. How often have you used it? At varying altitudes? Thanks! Sherry

That's really lovely, and useful. Did you build it, or would you mind sharing the source? I know some have built knife blocks for their drawers. I carry mine in scabbards to keep them from getting damaged. Sherry

Shallowgal, it's a catch as catch can thing at Bealls outlet. I stopped by another one today, and was happy to find another towel ring for the kitchen for the same $6. They also had a toilet paper holder and two shaving mirrors, which I didn't need... Hope I can find the shelf you found. I have six more Bealls outlets in relatively close range..... Sherry

I had the nicest surprise tonight when I came home from my opthalmologist. A neighbor had dropped off an invitation to a gathering at her home, to welcome her new neighbors. We live in a small town in a big metro area. I truly love the community in my neighborhood. And, it reminds me of the community we share here... We're kind of a small town in a really big area of many types of RVs. If I've missed welcoming any of you in my travels, I apologise. I've often said to others, the best part of owning our little Oliver has been the friends we've made along the way... Happy camping, wherever you go. Sherry