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RE: Near Busch Gardens Tampa?
We stayed at Happy Traveler for a couple of nights in January. It's very tight. Sites are small, roads are narrow and there are lots of trees. Most campers appeared to be permanent or very long-term seasonal. Some kept their sites in less than neat condition, and some of the permanent units were in bad condition (rusting, mildewed, etc.). I glanced into the bathrooms, and they were old and not in the cleanest condition.
We wouldn't have stayed there except for it being so close to Busch Gardens. If we go again, we'll probably stay at Rally Park.
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Pawz4me
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11/27/08 08:46am |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: What Would You Do
I agree it's a her. If not, you'll definitely want to keep him because he's probably worth a lot of money!
And just as an added FWIW . . . IME whether or not cats get along has much, much more to do with basic personality and activity level than in differing sexes. They're not like dogs, where the best bet is almost always opposite sexes.
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Pawz4me
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11/26/08 01:45pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Cash for gold??????
I sold some broken-beyond-repair bracelets to a local jewelry store early in the spring for $150 (cash). My MIL and SIL went to local jewelry stores in their areas and did the same thing. I don't understand why anyone would take a chance on the mail-in thing when it's so easy to find someone locally to buy it.
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Pawz4me
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11/25/08 05:19am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Camping Oceanside
I can say that in SC during peak season, no dogs are allowed on the beach per local ordinances, but they are allowed at your campsite.
That's not exactly accurate. Restrictions vary depending on the individual town/city laws.
In North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach dogs are not allowed on the beach between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. between May 15 and September 15.
The only area in Myrtle Beach that dogs are totally prohibited from being on the beach is in the heart of Myrtle Beach, from 21st Avenue North to 13th Avenue South. There are no campgrounds in that area.
Click here for complete info
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Pawz4me
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11/23/08 06:43pm |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: LP On or Off
Off.
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Pawz4me
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11/22/08 10:24am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Neutering costs
I haven't had a dog neutered since the fall of 2000. Back then it cost $80.10 for the neuter surgery (21-50 pounds).
I also paid $15.80 for one night's stay and $45.80 for pre-anesthesia blood work (optional, but I always have it done). So total of $141.70.
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Pawz4me
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11/22/08 06:54am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: dry clean only?
Manufacturers are only required to list one acceptable way of cleaning an item. In many (most?) cases they choose to list dry cleaning because it's the method that's least likely to result in the item being returned for a refund. That doesn't mean there aren't other safe ways of washing any given item.
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Pawz4me
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11/22/08 04:56am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: winter time inside temp?
Stick house stays at 71 all the time in the winter.
In the RV we usually set the temp about 70.
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Pawz4me
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11/21/08 04:54am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Georgetown 350
We have a 350DS (purchased August 2007) and have been very pleased with it. We had a couple of relatively minor issues that were fixed under warranty. Other than that, it's just been very minor litle things that we easily fixed ourselves in a few minutes. We won't hesitate to look at another Forest River product if/when we ever decide to trade.
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Pawz4me
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11/19/08 10:48am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Allergy Shots -- End of RVing??
As Dr. Doug mentioned, I've given one of my dogs allergy shots for years. My vet told me I could bring him in to have it done, but strongly encouraged me to learn to do it myself. It's a bit nerve-wracking the first few times but quickly becomes just another routine chore. I do watch him for 30 minutes or so afterwards, and always have diphenhydramine (Benadryl) on hand in case of a reaction.
If the doctor is dead-set against your wife (and/or you) learning to do it, I would think there are enough walk-in clinics nowadays that it wouldn't be incredibly inconvenient to find someone to do it. The Minute Clinics located in many CVS drug stores (usually staffed by P.A.s and nurse practitioners) might be something to check into. They have lots of locations, and I'm guessing their computers are linked so that once you wife was in their system any location could pull up her info.
CVS Minute Clinics
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Pawz4me
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11/19/08 07:48am |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Are There Stupid Questions?
In any case, it's better to ask the question and be certain. That's what the forum is for.
Agreed. Too bad the condescending tone of this thread will discourage some people from posting their questions.
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Pawz4me
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11/18/08 02:21pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Wireless Internet at Myrtle Beach Travel Park campground
Yes, there is.
But my brain is fried and I can't remember the exact cost. It worked very well the last time we were there (September). Best signal we've had anywhere.
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Pawz4me
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11/18/08 10:51am |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: Dog Breed good for Family & Camping?
Most people do not keep in mind the fact that high energy often comes from a bored mind. Often "high energy dogs" can be satisfied faster by exercising their brain than exercising their body.
For example I can tire a working bred Border Collie faster by working its brain than by running it.
Again, I am speaking mainly of sporting breed dogs. IMO they are a totally different type of "high energy" than the herding breeds. The herding breeds I've had significant experience with (mainly Corgis, some GSDs, Aussies and Shelties) haven't really come close to meeting my definition of high energy.
And I wouldn't put much credence at all into dog breed selectors. I've yet to find one that I thought was anywhere near accurate. But they are lots of fun!
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Pawz4me
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11/18/08 06:31am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Dog Breed good for Family & Camping?
But if you take a little time to give your high-energy dog a job, you don't have to be active to enjoy active dogs. Teaching them to do something, anything, as a non-destructive outlet for their energy is the key
I disagree.
I think the problem is that everybody's definition of "energetic" or "high energy" varies so much. Mine means a dog who could go on a five-mile run, practice obedience or agility for an hour or two, come home and play fetch in the back yard for an hour and still not be tired. These dogs are pretty common (usually younger sporting breeds or mixes), and IMO not a good fit for a family.
Other people believe that a dog who absolutely needs to play fetch up and down the hall for twenty minutes a day is high energy.
There's no denying that training is very important for all dogs, regardless of exercise needs. But to adopt a very energetic dog with the idea that training alone can stand in for physical exercise is a big mistake IMO.
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Pawz4me
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11/18/08 04:53am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Dog Breed good for Family & Camping?
And please, DO look at not only the coat but the energy level. Quickest way to a poor adoption outcome is to put a sedentary family with a low energy level together with a dog that needs a daily four mile hike and a lot of training and energy put in.
Very well said! IMO energy level is THE most important thing to match up.
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Pawz4me
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11/17/08 04:13pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: "Chipper" The Cat
I'm sorry for your loss.
I think there's no across-the-board right time to get a new pet. I'm pretty sure I couldn't stand a dog-less or cat-less house for long at all. Others need more time.
Your new kitty is adorable. I'm very partial to black boycats.
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Pawz4me
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11/17/08 10:10am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Giving Your Dog A Bath
I wash mine in the tub. They are 45 pounds and 30 pounds, so not much of a problem. I have a pet hair thingie that goes in the drain to catch the fur, and a Metro Air Force forced-air pet dryer. I blow them dry right in the tub (only need to towel dry their paws).
There is a "Cars and Canines" do-it-yourself pet wash about a mile up the road, but I've never used it. It seems to get a lot of business, though.
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Pawz4me
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11/16/08 12:51pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Dry itchy skin?
I would definitely add in a good quality, human grade salmon oil or fish body oil. Approximately 1,000 mg. (usually one capsule) per 20 pounds of body weight to begin with. You can go as high as 1,000 mg. per 10 pounds of body weight, but I would work up to that amount slowly. Keep in mind that any changes from adding a fatty acid supplement can take as long as six or eight weeks to be noticed. If the dog won't take an entire capsule, it can be pricked with a pin and the contents squirted over his food. Most dogs like the taste.
I would also recommend that they start running a humidifier or two if they aren't already doing so. Sometimes dogs get dry, itchy skin in the fall and winter just like we do, from the lack of humidity in the air.
And I would take a look at the dog's food and consider trying something different. Sometimes no matter how "good" one food is (or is supposed to be), it just doesn't agree with that particular dog.
I personally would not use cod liver oil or recommend it. It's very high in Vitamin A (a fat soluble vitamin that the body stores up). Too much Vitamin A can cause several serious health issues.
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Pawz4me
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11/15/08 04:39am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Campgrounds near Jacksonville, Florida
We stopped at Pecan Park last year on our way to Tampa. It's very easy access from I-95 and has long pull-through, concrete sites. We were only there overnight and didn't visit any of the facilities, but the grounds were very clean and neat.
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Pawz4me
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11/13/08 03:54pm |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: Water Temp
Lukewarm is the way to go. When in doubt, err on the cooler side.
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Pawz4me
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11/12/08 05:54pm |
RV Pet Stop
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