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I can attest to the fact that these invasive Iguanas EAT the eggs of our NATIVE (and threatened) bird species. I'm a volunteer who monitors a rookery and it's bad news for us to have Iguanas here. I'm glad that some people eat them, as it seems less of a waste when they can be useful in that way. I have NOT tried eating them, however.

Beware of Falling Iguanas in Southwest Florida!

Here in the subtropics, even the Alligators think it's cold... a juvenile out of the water, sunning.

The BEST corn bread is made in piping hot cast iron.

Happy Winter Field Day 2026 to all Hams -- from W0AHA

Returning to the Oliver Rally -- the right place to begin to learn more! Lots of Oliver owners show up and are happy to answer questions, plus the seminars. See you there.

Have Oliver, will travel!

It can be scary -- but if you are prepared financially, there is nothing more glorious than the freedom to busy yourself with whatever suits your fancy every day!

I love your map with all the various trips!

I haven't decided on my route for this year, but will keep this in mind. I'm always happy to find a good BBQ -- my family is mostly from Texas.

Welcome to the Oliver family -- our forum is the best. Enjoy!

Happy New Year to all -- may 2026 bring joy and adventure!

For those interested in Alfred Burt carols, this should give you a few of them:

Also and the Swingle Singers. My family used to go caroling every year, four-part-harmony with eight of us including my cousins. We sang some of these, and a lot of the Alfred Burt carols (4 part harmony). Joyous tidings!

Beautiful photographs -- thanks for sharing. The winter looks nice there!

Are you accessing off 4 Peaks Rd? or from the east via the El Oso Road? I hope to make it into Arizona next year.

Are there "authorized" mobile techs?

In similar fashion, I can't do the wood or carpeted interior because of all the glues (formaldehyde) and my severe allergies. My allergies began with exposure to formaldehyde! And while that large refrigerator looks nice, I sure would miss my pantry in my E2.

This has been one of the more informative threads I've read in some time. All kinds of lessons to be learned. Thanks to all.

A friend sent me a link to a YouTube channel — it’s focused on reviewing RVs and helping RV buyers get refunds or assistance / fixes from the manufacturers when they have purchased faulty RV products. (I think she sells a book.) Apparently the Big Three manufacturers own a huge number of “brands” and she says they don’t stand behind their products. At the end of her video, she notes that there are independent companies that are not affiliated with the Big Three brands. Oliver is at the top of her mentions of good products.

Happy Veterans Day! I spent the day surrounded by wonderful Veterans, and salute you all!

Looks beautiful!

I had a zerk that needed replacement last year. Luckily for me, an extremely helpful hardware store guy (way up in the mountains in Colorado last year) determined that I have (at least) TWO DIFFERENT zerk thread sizes: one was metric and one was not. He sold me some 'spares' of each of those, AND tools for the metric.

Beginning now! LOL