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Public Service Announcement 20251227
Scams are on the rise. Part of the problem is the increased dependence on technology and the improvements in technology (e.g., AI and automation) that allow better impersonation and automation. One report claims that more than $16 billion was lost to online scams in 2024. If scammers made $16 billion in 2024, you should expect…
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Run Away Truck Prevention
Bighorn National Forest, WY, May 2025 On the drive into Bighorn National Forest, we saw this odd concrete corral that looked like excessive protection for a scenic view. As we drove by, John saw a sign with something about trucks, and he deduced it was a run away truck pull off. At the first scenic…
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A Lady At AutoZone Grabbed My Nuts!
Norman, OK, March 2025 The worst part is that I was just asking for it. The best part is that she verified that I paid for them, handed them over, and I left the store with them. You might be asking why I was looking for new nuts. I did this because not all nuts…
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Safe Towing Weights
Overview Assuming ignorance before malice, sometimes sales people are just ignorant of towing requirements. That being the case, there is no excuse for you to be ignorant too. There is plenty of information available on safe towing and towing weight limits. This guide is biased towards 5th wheel towing. You may need to do a…
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Making Your RV Cat Safe
Cats are curious. Cats climb. Cats explore. Cats hide. RVs are not designed for cats. Introduction It should surprise no one, but RVs frequently have superficial and incomplete decor. Manufacturers want to keep the feature count up and the cost/weight down. As travel trailers get smaller and cheaper, the number of cat safety issues seem…