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Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 10-25-2008, 08:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,602
Posted By mtpalms
We're getting a 19" lcd tv (draw = 290W) and our...

We're getting a 19" lcd tv (draw = 290W) and our Dish 301 averages 60W* according to dishnetwork . A 1500W inverter seems like overkill. Maybe 800W would be adequate. Maybe even 500W. I also...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 09-25-2008, 11:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,602
Posted By mtpalms
I will keep the Accu-dish in mind. Their web site...

I will keep the Accu-dish in mind. Their web site is gone(???), but there is a phone number. I stumbled across a thread from some other forum, and the reviews were mixed:
RV.Net Open Roads Forum:...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 09-25-2008, 07:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,602
Posted By mtpalms
"satellite finder" box" Is this all I need?...

"satellite finder" box"

Is this all I need? Satellite Finder Dish Alignment Tool (https://www.satellite-finder.net/?gclid=CJjn1oSD95UCFQJNagodQRBQ3Q)
It's $15 here, +- $35 elsewhere.

There is a...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 09-24-2008, 04:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,602
Posted By mtpalms
I've come to the sad conclusion that my husband...

I've come to the sad conclusion that my husband and I will never go camping anywhere unless he can watch tv. We even bought a cabover camper so we could go places that we don't dare take the Safari...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 07-09-2007, 08:15 AM
Replies: 504
Views: 244,492
Posted By mtpalms
It takes me to the 'current location' page....

It takes me to the 'current location' page. Although in the right column there is an option to bookmark to an RSS feed, which I don't do, is that it?

For some reason, I only get notified of this...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 03-20-2006, 08:34 AM
Replies: 504
Views: 244,492
Posted By mtpalms
I thought all Airstreams had suicide doors until...

I thought all Airstreams had suicide doors until what, maybe the last year or so? That's the first picture of one I've seen with the door open on the 'wrong' side. Folks don't post a lot of pictures...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 03-19-2006, 10:20 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 244,492
Posted By mtpalms
Eh? Looking at post #187, I see you don't have a...

Eh? Looking at post #187, I see you don't have a suicide door. How's that?
The trailer looks fab, by the way.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-19-2006, 06:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 930
Posted By mtpalms
Don't Come A-Knockin'

I remember last year when folks went ga-ga over the pink flamingoes and trailer jammies, well, here's another golden oppurtunity!

I just ran across these shirts for sale this evening:...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 10-05-2005, 10:07 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 43,514
Posted By mtpalms
We locals still call it 'the Monument', but it's...

We locals still call it 'the Monument', but it's been a Nat'l Park for 10 years now. Doesn't seem so long.

I'm curious about covering my trailer econmically too, but we also have wind issues, so...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 10-05-2005, 10:54 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 43,514
Posted By mtpalms
I had a brainstorm after reading your reply....

I had a brainstorm after reading your reply. Along with 100 mph winds, snow load may also be an issue.

As far as the abrasion issue (stand back, here comes the brain storm), how about laying...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-02-2005, 10:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,495
Posted By mtpalms
I wish you were the one we had to convince, Desi....

I wish you were the one we had to convince, Desi.

What galls me most is the pool was built for her brother who was very happy with us, and was a return customer. She inherited it along with the...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-02-2005, 10:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,495
Posted By mtpalms
Thanks everyboy for all the good input. A $100...

Thanks everyboy for all the good input. A $100 consultation with a lawyer sounds like money well spent.


Unfortunately, that was the call that generated the "do what the complainant wants, or...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-02-2005, 10:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,495
Posted By mtpalms
The pool structure can last indefinitely,...

The pool structure can last indefinitely, depending on how well it is taken care of, liners average 6 or 7 years. Retailers may warranty 90 days, manufacturers pretty much write their own according...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-01-2005, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,495
Posted By mtpalms
My husband thought he had already resolved the...

My husband thought he had already resolved the problem as I mentioned before, when he received this letter in the mail (the emboldening is mine for emphasis, the entire content is verbatim):

"We...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-01-2005, 01:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,495
Posted By mtpalms
Any other contractors out there?

(This post ended up alot longer than I intended, sorry for that)
We need advice. After 30 years of being a contractor, my husband has had his first complaint filed with the CSLB (contrators state...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-12-2005, 10:22 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,150
Posted By mtpalms
:scratches head: I am not sure why you are only...

:scratches head: I am not sure why you are only able to extract information from newspapers. If you are posting, I am going to assume you have an internet connection of some kind:
The White House...
Forum: Our Community 09-08-2005, 05:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,194
Posted By mtpalms
I like the pdf idea, and as far as hard copies...

I like the pdf idea, and as far as hard copies are concerned, multiple volumes depending on body style are very cool.

Now. My 2¢:
1. Restoration is rarely done on the road, so an updatable pdf...
Forum: Our Community 09-08-2005, 01:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,428
Posted By mtpalms
I have also heard that Airstream is modernifying...

I have also heard that Airstream is modernifying it's interiors to appeal to younger people, and in some designer's brains, that means hard surfaces and a generally utilitarian look. I'm not all that...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-08-2005, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,425
Posted By mtpalms
Wish I could help you out, but mine is an RM60,...

Wish I could help you out, but mine is an RM60, however here is a suggestion from another thread, someone els looking for RM70 parts:
https://www.airforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17500
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-07-2005, 10:06 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,150
Posted By mtpalms
Last night I saw a profile on how Texas, and...

Last night I saw a profile on how Texas, and Dallas in particular on this segment, is handling the evacuees. Yesterday Dallas started registering refugee children for school, even opening up schools...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-05-2005, 07:13 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,150
Posted By mtpalms
Yes. And after we've given blood, money, service,...

Yes. And after we've given blood, money, service, supplies, and/or opened our homes, let's pretend nobody screwed up, and no one's to blame for people dying of exposure after the fact, so when this...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-05-2005, 10:39 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,150
Posted By mtpalms
Okay, I can't keep my mouth shut about the...

Okay, I can't keep my mouth shut about the situation in New Orleans any longer:

The hurricane herself did very little damage to the Big Easy, in fact it bypassed it and hit on the LA and MS...
Forum: On The Road... 09-05-2005, 10:25 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,301
Posted By mtpalms
Every time there is an election, there is a...

Every time there is an election, there is a ballot measure for the schools that promises to help the students and teachers, and it always passes - and they take the equivilant amount out of the...
Forum: Our Community 09-04-2005, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7,911
Views: 1,578,623
Posted By mtpalms
I read in either Burkhart's Airstream book, or...

I read in either Burkhart's Airstream book, or the 75th Anniversary book, that special trailers were made for Santa Fe, and a few could still be spotted in railroad yards. It's neat that someone got...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-04-2005, 07:51 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,150
Posted By mtpalms
Excuse me, but may I drag this thread back on...

Excuse me, but may I drag this thread back on topic?

We saw a mobile kitchen on I-10 heading east outside Palm Springs - we expect it's on its way to a refugee center. It wasn't commercial - no...
Forum: On The Road... 09-03-2005, 08:07 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,301
Posted By mtpalms
::We interrupt this thread for an important...

::We interrupt this thread for an important announcement to teachers::



Teachers get $250 deduction on income tax (https://www.bankrate.com/brm/itax/tips/20030213a1.asp) - this is a direct...
Forum: On The Road... 09-03-2005, 10:45 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,301
Posted By mtpalms
Big Money talks. If companies like Tyson can...

Big Money talks. If companies like Tyson can ramrod commercial feedlots and packing plants (eewwwweeee! Talk about stench, filth, and pollution!) into small towns, then those oil companies should...
Forum: On The Road... 09-02-2005, 09:10 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,301
Posted By mtpalms
I am still not convinced that if they can get...

I am still not convinced that if they can get permission to dril in ANWR, that they can't permission to build new refineries. The stickler appears to be that they don't want to meet EPA standards. If...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-01-2005, 10:51 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,368
Posted By mtpalms
You have my deepest sympathy. It is wonderful...

You have my deepest sympathy. It is wonderful that you are honoring her memory by moving ahead and sharing her life with us, I hope to share in your trip, too.
Forum: On The Road... 09-01-2005, 10:13 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,301
Posted By mtpalms
A couple years ago, when gas prices skyrocketed...

A couple years ago, when gas prices skyrocketed in CA, we were told it was because our gas comes from a select few refineries that make gas only for CA and AZ, so when they were closed unexpectedly...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 08-28-2005, 05:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,474
Posted By mtpalms
Be patient, Sunday's are slow on any forum. If...

Be patient, Sunday's are slow on any forum. If you don't get a response by tomorrow afternoon, 'bump' your thread. You're in the right spot.

A good place to start looking for replacement parts is...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 08-26-2005, 05:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,514
Posted By mtpalms
Huzzah! Enjoy your trip. I'm posting from Circle...

Huzzah! Enjoy your trip. I'm posting from Circle Pines RV Park near Williams, AZ - we just pulled in at 2:30 - it's 4pm now. Looks like a swell place so far.
Forum: On The Road... 08-24-2005, 09:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,793
Posted By mtpalms
Thanks for the update, 6xblessed. Glad things...

Thanks for the update, 6xblessed. Glad things worked out.

I too, have a tendency to rant first and regret at leisure (repent, well...I'm working on that.) - hence, I tend to give people the...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 08-23-2005, 11:18 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,270
Posted By mtpalms
I'm a member (#3406), I don't post my number...

I'm a member (#3406), I don't post my number because I usually turn off sigs in forums because I am on dialup and it makes a big difference when pages load, and I don't use sigs myself.

I threw...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-23-2005, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,755
Posted By mtpalms
It's always 90% finished, and 90% more left to...

It's always 90% finished, and 90% more left to do. Also, it always costs twice what you estimated.

We balance what needs fixed most importantly, versus what we can afford to do. We need the AC...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 08-23-2005, 10:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,514
Posted By mtpalms
I rooting for ya that your new fridge will get...

I rooting for ya that your new fridge will get installed in time.

If the fridge has been removed, skip this paragraph:
While we were waiting for our new one, I used the old one as an ice box,...
Forum: On The Road... 08-23-2005, 09:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,793
Posted By mtpalms
6xblessed was ranting on the first half day her...

6xblessed was ranting on the first half day her family was there, and 2nd hand info to boot. I am willing to give her the benefit of the doubt, but I am disappointed that she hasn't updated us on...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-21-2005, 02:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,443
Posted By mtpalms
People buying and selling high dollar items...

People buying and selling high dollar items online might consider going through an escrow company: https://www.escrow.com/index.asp

There are many to choose from:...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 08-20-2005, 04:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,209
Posted By mtpalms
Marking locked threads

Is it possible to mark locked threads on the home page (list of latest posts), like they are on their forum page?

I just read 3 pages only to find it locked when I got to the end.

I decided I...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-19-2005, 09:43 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,332
Posted By mtpalms
Indeed, and it was late when I posted (for me) -...

Indeed, and it was late when I posted (for me) - it sounded brilliant last nite at 9:15pm.

(1st paragraph)But yes, like Happycampers said, regarding England and Europe - things are much closer...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-18-2005, 10:17 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,332
Posted By mtpalms
Dateline - 08/17/05: Top gas price in U.S. right...

Dateline - 08/17/05: Top gas price in U.S. right here (https://www.thedesertsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050817/NEWS01/508170343)

There are stations here and there charging more around...
Forum: Our Community 08-18-2005, 02:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,720
Posted By mtpalms
I too, ordered mine as soon as I got the...

I too, ordered mine as soon as I got the Airstream newsletter announcing its release. I knew they'd go fast. I debated whether to get the $99 one, but settled on the 'regular' one. Airstream didn't...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 08-18-2005, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,677
Posted By mtpalms
It's a known issue, and it happens at other...

It's a known issue, and it happens at other forums too, in my experience. 99 times out of 100, posts and topics post just fine.

I don't follow my own advice, but you may want to copy/paste what...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 08-17-2005, 12:00 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,270
Posted By mtpalms
Thanks for the clarification, rnzbernd. We're...

Thanks for the clarification, rnzbernd. We're fairly new, so a little light on the ins and outs of being members.
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 08-16-2005, 11:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,135
Posted By mtpalms
A king bed is 2 twins, assuming the king in a...

A king bed is 2 twins, assuming the king in a 2003 Safari is the same as a regular bed in a house. The twins in our '71 safari are just a couple inches narrower than a queen - people were smaller...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 08-16-2005, 11:26 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,270
Posted By mtpalms
We have yet to make it to even a unit meeting,...

We have yet to make it to even a unit meeting, let alone a meeting that I am not sure when the vote takes place - the newsletter has made no mention of this. Makes me wonder how others will find out...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-14-2005, 02:54 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,332
Posted By mtpalms
Funny how oil companies can sell people on how...

Funny how oil companies can sell people on how environmentally friendly, unobtrusive, and undisturbing they can be when they want to drill for and transport oil on public land and/or pristine...
Forum: Our Community 08-13-2005, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,287
Posted By mtpalms
:doh: I plugged it in last night, and it...

:doh:

I plugged it in last night, and it wasn't cool this morning. You know what the first instruction is when troubleshooting? Here it comes:

I took the outside panel off, and sure enough,...
Forum: Commercial Listings 08-12-2005, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,906
Posted By mtpalms
Oooh, shiny! I want!

Oooh, shiny! I want!
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-12-2005, 09:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,048
Posted By mtpalms
SURVEY SAYS: She's not your friend. The...

SURVEY SAYS:

She's not your friend.

The important thing for you is not to hold any resentment, she is what she is, and unfortunately you can't go back in time and take it all back. I believe...
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