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Posted By OregonJim

I also have a 4k display (3840x2160) on my 14"...

I also have a 4k display (3840x2160) on my 14" Lenovo Yoga 930. While it looks great, I wish I had chosen the 1920x1024 screen instead. The higher resolution display uses more than double the power...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

01-26-2019, 05:55 PM

Replies: 80

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Posted By OregonJim

I've seen two different failure modes - first is...

I've seen two different failure modes - first is intermittent write failures (usually manifests as an "unable to write to file xxxx" type of error). The second, and more common, is that the drive...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

01-25-2019, 12:28 PM

Replies: 80

Views: 7,129

Posted By OregonJim

The ones I've had that failed were mostly the...

The ones I've had that failed were mostly the Samsung Pro versions. The last one I bought cost $600 and failed in 9 months of (daily) use. Curiously, the cheaper Samsung EVO drives lasted almost...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

01-24-2019, 11:29 AM

Replies: 80

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Posted By OregonJim

I've been a software developer for 30+ years, and...

I've been a software developer for 30+ years, and a hardware designer before that (embedded computers).

I've had SSDs since they first came out. I get an average of LESS THAN TWO YEARS use from...

01-20-2019, 04:45 PM

Replies: 132

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Posted By OregonJim

Maybe so, but that's a completely different...

Maybe so, but that's a completely different issue. The claim was that asking for a photograph is illegal. It is not.

01-20-2019, 04:23 PM

Replies: 132

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Posted By OregonJim

Your selective quoting failed to mention that the...

Your selective quoting failed to mention that the EEOC and its rules and regulations ONLY APPLY TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH 15 OR MORE EMPLOYEES.

Asking for a photograph IS NOT ILLEGAL. Even if one...

01-14-2019, 04:17 PM

Replies: 132

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Posted By OregonJim

I didn't see any racist comments, let alone...

I didn't see any racist comments, let alone "clear" ones. But then again, I'm not a SJW.

You also claimed that we are "mostly old folks who are not up on tech". That is known as bigotry.
...

01-14-2019, 03:07 PM

Replies: 132

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Posted By OregonJim

AMEN!!!

AMEN!!!

12-26-2018, 04:58 PM

Replies: 91

Sasquatch sightings?

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Posted By OregonJim

Well, I guess I'm a Northwest peep. :) The...

Well, I guess I'm a Northwest peep. :)

The only 'strange' thing I ever encountered was when camping in the boondocks a few years ago. First night, around 1am, we heard some high pitched 'screams'...

Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports

12-16-2018, 02:05 PM

Replies: 208

Cannabis Friendly Campgrounds ? (legal)

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Posted By OregonJim

I disagree. Doing something illegal when you...

I disagree. Doing something illegal when you know it's illegal shows criminal intent. Even if that act becomes legal in the future, it doesn't change the fact that the person had criminal intent.

Forum: Just Conversation

12-15-2018, 02:23 PM

Replies: 103

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Posted By OregonJim

You can't be sure of anything these days: ...

You can't be sure of anything these days:

"But in fact, Girl Scouts of Colorado does allow people with boy parts to join its troops, as long as the child is truly transgendered -- meaning the...

Forum: Just Conversation

12-15-2018, 10:37 AM

Replies: 103

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Posted By OregonJim

I remember when Sears had a Scouting department. ...

I remember when Sears had a Scouting department. That's where I got my Boy Scout uniform, handbook, pocket knife, hatchet, patches, and all the other stuff. This was long before the Scouts started...

Forum: Just Conversation

12-14-2018, 05:50 PM

Replies: 103

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Posted By OregonJim

Oops, I see someone already mentioned this...

Oops, I see someone already mentioned this earlier in the thread. My apologies for repeating the same information.

Forum: Just Conversation

12-14-2018, 11:18 AM

Replies: 103

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Posted By OregonJim

I don't doubt it. That's what I meant by a loss...

I don't doubt it. That's what I meant by a loss of common morality.

Forum: Just Conversation

12-14-2018, 10:34 AM

Replies: 103

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Posted By OregonJim

There are actually TWO competing brands now, both...

There are actually TWO competing brands now, both called Craftsman:

https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-stanley-craftsman-tools-rollout-0820-story.html

While Sears sold the Craftsman...

Forum: Just Conversation

12-13-2018, 08:46 PM

Replies: 103

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Posted By OregonJim

Not only are their pockets stuffed, but they now...

Not only are their pockets stuffed, but they now own hundreds of acres of prime commercial real estate where the Sears and K-Mart stores once stood.

There have always been crooks among us, but...

Forum: Just Conversation

12-13-2018, 04:56 PM

Replies: 103

Views: 10,568

Posted By OregonJim

Sears went bankrupt a couple of months ago. I...

Sears went bankrupt a couple of months ago. I believe KMart did as well:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/10/15/sears-bankruptcy/1595399002/

Forum: Full-Timers

12-12-2018, 07:59 PM

Replies: 21

Mobile Mechanic - Would You Use One?!

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Posted By OregonJim

Yes, that is a much better idea. Safe and happy...

Yes, that is a much better idea. Safe and happy travels!

Forum: Full-Timers

12-12-2018, 05:36 PM

Replies: 21

Mobile Mechanic - Would You Use One?!

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Posted By OregonJim

Don't do it. You will run afoul of the law very...

Don't do it. You will run afoul of the law very quickly.

A vehicle that is titled and taxed as "recreational" cannot (legally) be used to conduct business. If you do, it needs to be re-titled as...

Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing

12-12-2018, 01:22 AM

Replies: 7

Toad lighting question

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Posted By OregonJim

Are you sure? It should have three female pins...

Are you sure? It should have three female pins and one male for a total of four (or, three male and one female if you're looking at the toad side).

Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum

12-10-2018, 02:44 PM

Replies: 32

True MPG calculations - Didn't know this

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Posted By OregonJim

Yes, I *can* calculate it better! The...

Yes, I *can* calculate it better!

The "computer" is redefining the common definition of MPG. Kind of like how the hard drive manufacturers "redefined" the meaning of kB, MB, GB, and TB. You buy...

Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum

12-10-2018, 02:18 PM

Replies: 32

True MPG calculations - Didn't know this

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Posted By OregonJim

Do you want *true* MPG or *marketing* MPG? ...

Do you want *true* MPG or *marketing* MPG?

True MPG is what you calculate - not what the computer says. It takes idling and generator use into account, unlike the computer. What do we use MPG...

12-03-2018, 02:52 PM

Replies: 27

I goofed up; Dead house batteries...........

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Posted By OregonJim

You can *try* a battery charger with a desulfator...

You can *try* a battery charger with a desulfator cycle. I have one, but it has *never* brought back a lead acid battery that has been fully discharged. Chances are >90% that there is irreparable...

Forum: Just Conversation

12-03-2018, 01:14 PM

Replies: 11

Stuck at home base with broken foot

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Posted By OregonJim

I broke my right foot in 3 places while on...

I broke my right foot in 3 places while on vacation 3,000 miles from home. It was on a miniature golf course (of all places!). Loose bricks lined a hole, I stepped on one and foot went sideways. ...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

12-03-2018, 01:00 PM

Replies: 141

Campground theft?

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Posted By OregonJim

Do you have a link to verify this statement? ...

Do you have a link to verify this statement?

I have looked at the FBI crime statistics and find no mention at all of RV parks.

https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr

12-03-2018, 12:46 PM

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Permanent residents at the parks?

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Posted By OregonJim

Not really. Tiny home are on wheels, which makes...

Not really. Tiny home are on wheels, which makes them exempt from the permanent dwelling square footage requirements.

12-03-2018, 10:59 AM

Replies: 70

Potty Talk

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Posted By OregonJim

Sorry, that's just plain wrong. Start here: ...

Sorry, that's just plain wrong. Start here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_softening

"The slippery feeling experienced when using soap with soft water occurs because soaps tend to bind to...

12-03-2018, 10:49 AM

Replies: 70

Potty Talk

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Posted By OregonJim

The person you quoted is actually correct. Water...

The person you quoted is actually correct. Water softeners remove calcium, magnesium and other metals, making the soap more effective since it is not working to break down those ion bonds. When...

Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion

12-01-2018, 10:28 AM

Replies: 35

Packing Travel Trailer

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Posted By OregonJim

If there is ANY possibility of water, you'll need...

If there is ANY possibility of water, you'll need to put blocks under the tires. Sitting in water for any length of time will ruin the tires. The blocks would raise the trailer up again and negate...

Forum: Full-Timers

11-30-2018, 04:55 PM

Replies: 26

Should we? Or are there better options?

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Posted By OregonJim

Boondocking will be no different than anywhere...

Boondocking will be no different than anywhere else with regard to connectivity (unless you go *way* out there with no cell coverage). 99% of the time you will be using your cellular data plan for...

Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion

11-29-2018, 12:29 AM

Replies: 35

Packing Travel Trailer

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Posted By OregonJim

A couple things to consider: Is the driveway...

A couple things to consider:

Is the driveway leading to the shop perfectly level and even with the shop floor? If there is a slight incline/decline, or a step up/down, you'll need more clearance...

Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion

11-28-2018, 11:58 PM

Replies: 35

Packing Travel Trailer

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Posted By OregonJim

Lots of good info so far. Before the days of...

Lots of good info so far.

Before the days of the Internet, I was blissfully ignorant of how much weight I was carrying in my trailer. Didn't load it full of bricks, but didn't worry about it...

Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing

11-28-2018, 11:15 PM

Replies: 29

Towing at night

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Posted By OregonJim

Even better would be infrared lights. His...

Even better would be infrared lights. His standard camera will pick them up great while not even being visible to other drivers (except in their dashcams).

Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions

11-28-2018, 12:53 PM

Replies: 33

Success rate cleaning tank sensors vs replacing

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Posted By OregonJim

It seems to me that a much more reliable method...

It seems to me that a much more reliable method to measure tanks would be a weight-based strain gauge. Maintenance free! Surely the RV industry has been aware of the problem with tank sensors for...

Forum: Just Conversation

11-27-2018, 11:26 PM

Replies: 18

90 decibel leak blower

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Posted By OregonJim

I never did "get" leaf blowers. All they do is...

I never did "get" leaf blowers. All they do is move the mess from one spot to another. Then Mother Nature moves it right back. Seems like a lot of wasted time, money, and ear damage to me.

Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes

11-27-2018, 01:33 PM

Replies: 24

Coin shooting and relic hunting

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Posted By OregonJim

Attendant, ranger, camp host, landowner... ...

Attendant, ranger, camp host, landowner...

Your attitude/politeness have a lot to do with it, as in many cases there are no official "rules".

Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes

11-27-2018, 12:18 PM

Replies: 24

Coin shooting and relic hunting

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Posted By OregonJim

National Parks are off limits according to...

National Parks are off limits according to federal regs.

State and county parks and beaches are generally ok, but laws vary by state. Always best to ask first.

Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes

11-27-2018, 11:59 AM

Replies: 24

Coin shooting and relic hunting

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Posted By OregonJim

My dad worked at White's for many years. Their...

My dad worked at White's for many years. Their main plant is only a few miles from me in Sweet Home, OR. Can't tell you model numbers, but they are all highly regarded. Different models (mainly...

Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories

11-26-2018, 09:00 PM

Replies: 15

Weight

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Posted By OregonJim

I can't even find the socks I wore last week......

I can't even find the socks I wore last week... :blink:

11-26-2018, 08:32 PM

Replies: 70

Potty Talk

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Posted By OregonJim

Scott seems to be pretty much the go-to tissue...

Scott seems to be pretty much the go-to tissue for most because of its availability and cost. DW prefers Angel Soft for us, but sometimes it's just whatever is on sale and marked septic safe.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

11-26-2018, 08:15 PM

Replies: 23

Infrared gun for tire temps

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Posted By OregonJim

Wow, talk about timing! I just happen to have...

Wow, talk about timing! I just happen to have mine in front of me because I just brought it in to change the battery. It's a Ryobi IR002. I believe I bought it at Home Depot for something in the...

11-25-2018, 09:48 PM

Replies: 70

Potty Talk

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Posted By OregonJim

So have ours. I'm convinced that the Dawn...

So have ours. I'm convinced that the Dawn treatment (or equivalent) is what keeps the sensors working. Back in the '80s, I didn't do that, and was always having sensor problems. Live and learn.
...

Forum: New Member Check-In

11-25-2018, 09:17 PM

Replies: 2

New to irv2

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Posted By OregonJim

Welcome! First off, full-timing and anything...

Welcome!

First off, full-timing and anything with the word "lite" in it generally don't go well together. Not saying it can't be done, but ultralites don't hold up well to extended use. They...