Recent content by Penguin

I went over the Hoover last September ('07), and the bypass was coming along well, but still had a ways to go. The last parts they need to do are very weather dependent as the winds wreak havoc with cranes and loads, and it's pretty darned high up. Once the bypass is done, it will give you...

Baking soda paste also works for sunburn. It burns even more when you first put it on, but eases of quickly. If you have a really tight chest and are coughing and hacking, just before going to bed take the usual Vicks Vapo-rub, and apply a good coating TO THE BOTTOM OF YOUR FEET. Put on a...

Dear Old Proff: I can not speak for all women, but this one has been as busy as all get out taking care of HER "Old Proff", and doesn't have *time* ( like some MEN) to write as many posts. ROFL Love, Penguin

After w few weeks on the road everything begins to taste fatty, even an egg salad sandwich. When I hit home I go to the best fresh fruit place and buy the fixings for a HUGE fresh fruit salad. I think my diet lacks something critical when I'm on the road, and that fills the bill.

~~~ sigh ~~~ I have such an addictive personality.

I spend about half a year sateside, half a year in Canada. I have two separate wallets to keep coinage apart. The weight difference with Canadian coins is horrific. Almost a half pound heavier on average. Once the 5$ comes it, I shall call it quits and only carry that I really must. The...

We travel with three small parrots and they very excited when they get carried out to the truck. They love seeing the countryside flash by as they 'fly' without flapping. The oldest one has been through 4 Canadian Provinces and twenty-two states! They are equipped with their own 'pet...

Sorry luxio, this is a fake letter going around the net. Check out "Mars" in Snopes. I got caught with it too!! :(

Only a woman will TRULY relate to the following, but it's a "hoot" for all! My mother was a fanatic about public bathrooms. When I was a little girl, she'd take me into the stall, teach me to wad up toilet paper and wipe the seat. Then, she'd carefully lay strips of toilet paper to cover the...

Had to get in on this one.... it's one I grew up with, and is actually a Russian appy. Slice a large dill pickle into rounds, lay nicely on plate so it looks like a whole pickle again. Dollop sour cream on the now sliced pickle. Pour liquid honey over the whole works. MMMMMmmmmmmmm Strange...

Thanks Glen, I've already done the I-80 route last year, and it is the potential for those passes I want to avoid as I'm going later in the year next trip. I travel with my two pet parrots, and inspite of six months worth of complex paper work on both sides of the border and over $400 in vet's...

I am hoping some wise persons here can help me out. I am a single female who hauls a 36' fifth wheel trailer with a Ford F350 dually diesel, with crew cab. I go on long hauls (ie: BC to FL and back) and am planning to do BC to NV and cross the Rockies in the NV area in late October '05. My...

HAHAHA... so I take it not all lizards have four feet? In all honest, I have to say I have never been approached 'inappropriately', but then again, I also never look as though I am anything other than fully occupied doing whatever.... or gee, is my age showing that badly now??? ROFL

Thanks Redytrk! Yes, I have found Flying J to be pretty good. They do have the fuel lanes dedicated to RV's, which is nice because that way I know I'm not holding up some driver with a timeline that's just too short. I am one who really apperciates the Wi-Fi, as it let's me keep in touch with...

ROFL!!!!! Yes Diva, you stated the response very well! I pride myself on being relatively cool-headed and calm, but this did stretch the limits a tad. I must admit there was that stunning moment of slow-motion crystal clarity as my mind said, "Oh look! A four-inch, hairy spider...