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    Adventures in Yellowstone: Spring 2021

    We are still stumbling toward getting our motorhome finished up. Here are the latest issues They put it all back together and went on a pretty long test drive (over 100 miles). When they finished that, they thought everything was good to go. After letting it sit overnight, they found two...
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    The ads...

    Thank you! The ads are gone. Steve
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    Adventures in Yellowstone: Spring 2021

    Tillie, I never knew you were such an optimist:) Steve
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    The Battle Between Hospital & Hospice

    I am so sorry for your loss. The situation you describe is unbelievable and totally unacceptable. I am sorry he had to endure this. Steve
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    The ads...

    My ad blocker is working on my computer. But, on my phone the ad blocker is letting through many, many adds. This started a few days ago. I have tried logging out and back in, yet I still get just as many ads on my phone. There are so many ads, it is not practical to view the site on my...
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    Adventures in Yellowstone: Spring 2021

    Here is yet another update to the seemingly never ending saga of our motorhome. Once the replacement fuel transfer pump arrived and was installed, they were able to get the engine running! They said it sounds great, though I suspect they would say that whether it sounds good or not:). They...
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    PALS ROLL CALL NEW THREAD (PALS ONLY) [Wednesday or whenever]

    We are enjoying winter here. The snow came late, but it has snowed a lot over the last 3 weeks. It is so beautiful with all the snow and the Christmas light still up. Steve
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    cough assist machine

    I have a cough assist machine and use it daily. When I received it, I assumed it would help me cough. I was surprised to find out that it does not. What it does do is to loosen up an amazing amount of junk in my lungs and help me bring that up over a few-hour period after I have used the...
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    PALS ROLL CALL NEW THREAD (PALS ONLY) [Wednesday or whenever]

    Nikki, there is nothing quite like Boston in a major snowstorm. I have been there and done that too many times! Steve
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    Travel with ALS

    Laurie (lgelb) offers some good advice. I have found using public transportation options can be quite helpful, but there are limitations. In my small community of about 5,000 folks, the public transportation system is outstanding. There is a bus stop near our house and the bus stops there...
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    Travel with ALS

    I have done quite a bit of travel. The easiest way for me to travel is by wheelchair van. We have taken many trips this way and it has worked out pretty well. I have also flown on 4 separate airplane flights for two of my trips. That was quite a bit more challenging, but we managed to...
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    Sore bum

    I have had issues with my hips and bottom. Here is what has helped. First, having the wheelchair very carefully configured to provide support where I need it is very important for me. That includes support in areas away from the hips. If the entire chair is not set up just right, then my...
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