Here we are on Thanksgiving eve looking out over hundreds of RV roofs OR possibly a lovely vista with not an RV in sight. We take this moment to give thanks to the Universe for giving us this wonderful choice of lifestyle, to be free of the hum drum of living and the world’s troubles, even if just for a few weeks.

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If you are heading West for the winter, you might want to readjust your expectations about the RV Lifestyle. Safety is now at the top of my list for this winter’s trip. No more pulling into a dark shopping center lot for a few hours rest, certainly not stopping on the side of the road. I yearn for the carefree days when everyone including the environment was my friend. Here are a few tips to keep you safe.

The Russos [ https://weretherussos.com/rv-safety/]

Garmin Satellite Phone [ https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Explorer-Satellite-Communicator-Navigation/dp/B01MY03CZP/]

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The RV lifestyle public relations picture is changing with every current article or critique that hits the electronic press. The reason may be that more people are being exposed to the realities of a traveling lifestyle. As cool as “the life” sounds, many sacrifices may be required for it to be successful for you. Plus, the lack of qualified support for the lifestyle is finally being exposed.

RV Travel's Janet Groene "Scammers" [ https://www.rvtravel.com/scammers-creative-rv-scams-careful-1128 ]

Camping in America's City & Town Parks - July 2023

[ https://www.amazon.com/Camping-Americas-City-Town-Parks/dp/1885464959 ]

Love's RV Stops [ https://www.camplife.com/campground/Loves+RV+Stops ]

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We may have to reexamine our lifestyle and break out of the loop we have created for our lives. Without an increase in income, it gets tougher to meet today’s overhead and still have enough to enjoy all the pleasures the RV life offers us.

Workamping Jobs [ https://workamping.com ]

CARB (California Air Resources Board) [ https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/new-california-requirements-heavy-duty-vehicles-and-trus ]

Nanci Dixon - RV Industry [ https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-service-centers-readers-speak-out-1122/ ]

Escapees Online University: [ https://escapees.com/education/rvers-online-university/ ]

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*RV Lifestyle Expert Podcast - Hot News*

Starlink Article: [ https://www.rvtravel.com/starlink-news-spacex-gets-green-light-for-two-new-dishes-loses-200-satellites-rvt-1123b/ ]

Emergency Alert Info: [https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230803/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-2023 ]

Workampers Article [https://liveworkdream.com/2022/03/23/new-workampers-today/]

News about 2024 Quartzsite AZ

Rock & Gem Show: January 5th - 14th, 2024. Show Hours 9 AM – 5 PM each day.

PowWow Gem & Mineral Show: January 17th-22nd, 2024

Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV show runs Jan 21 – Jan 29. 9 AM to 5 PM

New Quartzsite RV Park Desert Gardens Quartzsite RV Park off exit 17 on i-10, full hookups.

Free camping as usual at the Plamosa Road BLM area Exit 17, then north on US 95 about 5.7 miles.

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Traveling at any time with a pet means having a plan for emergencies and the expenses that follow. Below are a few websites mentioned in the podcast that you can explore to make travel safer for your pets.

Barx Buddy Trainer.com [ https://www.barxbuddytrainer.com/enV1/deal.php ]

Bring Fido.com Reviews on Pet Friendly Accommodations [ https://www.bringfido.com/ ]

Waggin'Tail Ranch RV Park [ http://www.waggintailrv.com ]

Social Media for Pets [ https://www.petdwelling.com/ ]

Waggle Pet Monitor [ https://mywaggle.com/pages/how-waggle-works ]

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With the problem of homelessness now front and center, some states are taking action to help RVers find safe parking spots. States that are popular destinations for RVers are facing multiple problems finding RV accommodations they can afford. Here is the latest information in the news.

Oregon's Long-Term Stay Laws [ https://www.rvtravel.com/oregon-law-alters-rv-park-tenancy-1117b ]

Los Angeles, CA New RV Homelessness Project [ https://yovenice.com/2023/03/23/los-angeles-city-council-takes-steps-to-address-rv-homelessness/ ]

San Jose, CA [ https://abc7news.com/rv-parking-site-san-jose-city-council-homeless/13353089 ]

Phoenix, AZ [ https://www.azfamily.com/2023/06/29/phoenix-city-council-approves-homeless-campground-downtown/ ]

Texas: Operation Texas Strong: [ https://operationtexasstrong.com ] RVs for Vets

Washington: Washington Christian Ministry, Minister William Sweet, 63 Cosmic Lane, Richlang WA 99354 [Phone: 509-438-8974 eMail: [email protected]]

Oregon: Home on Wheels Project, David Strahan - Facebook: Hope on Wheels Strahan

National: Vehicles for Veterans [ https://www.vehiclesforveterans.org/ ] National organization

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We are now past the ability to project weather with any predictability. Snow in the summer, hot weather patches in the winter, it is crazy. Unfortunately, for those of us that live the life, it throws a kink in our plan to make the RVing lifestyle pretty effortless.

Here are some tools to help smooth out the lifestyle:

RV Weather [ https://rvweather.com/weather-for-action-2 ]

Hazard Call [ weathercallservices.com/hazardcall-for-rvs]

Campflare [ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/campflare/id1670055811 ]

CampNab [ https://campnab.com ]

Dyrt Alerts [ https://thedyrt.com/alerts ]

4-person Survival Kit [ https://www.stealthangelsurvival.com/products/stealth-angel-4-person-emergency-kit-survival-bag-72-hours ]

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We are now very aware that the weather itself holds some hazardous signs for summer travel. It does not seem to matter where you head for the summer, expect sudden changes to affect your plans. Since making reservations for destinations and even nightly travel stops are important right now, be prepared to change course mid-stream.

Websites Addresses to save for traveling in dangerous weather:

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/index.htm - National Traffic & Road Closure Info

http://www.safetravelusa.com/ - Road & Traffic Conditions Across the Nation

https://www.weather.gov/alerts - National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA.gov) – Individual states linked at the bottom of page

https://www.rvtravel.com/resources/ - RV Travel.com Road Resources

https://www.rvtravel.com/storm-shelters946 - RVTravel.com's List RV Parks with Storm Shelters

https://www.amazon.com/DK-CD03-LED-Road-Flare-Emergency/dp/B0BJVM8SG9 - Sample of Road Emergency LED Equipment at Amazon

We are so blessed to have the months and years living real freedom on the road. But at some point, we must all “hang up the keys” for the last time. Possibly your first exposure to death comes from your neighbor in the next site, or your travel partner for many years. Find out what to do in the first few hours of your panic.

Call someone to talk to: Crisis Call Center (775) 784-8090

Get details on donating their body to science for a no-cost cremation:

https://www.sciencecare.com

https://medcure.org/donor

AARP Checklist of items to cover in the first few weeks:

https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2020/when-loved-one-dies-checklist

Facebook Group: [ https://www.facebook.com/groups/legacylossofaspouse ]

Pet Compassion Careline: [ https://www.gatewayservicesinc.com/pet-compassion-careline ]

Lap of Love: [ https://www.lapoflove.com/our-services/pet-loss-support ]

Everlife Support Groups by State: [ https://www.everlifememorials.com/Pet-Loss-Support-Groups-s/443.htm ]

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: [ https://www.aplb.org/ ]

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