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Wishing you all the best in The New Year

May 2012 bring all your dreams and wishes true

 

Welcome to the January Issue of "The Journey"

The old year has passed into history and the new year has arrived with all kinds of possibilities and promise.
New travels, new friends and new opportunities for adventure.

Last month we looked at some things to do down south for all the snowbirds that fly the bad weather and head for the sun. This month we will make 2012 the year of discovery. Places that maybe are not that well known or maybe even not that popular, but are different and interesting.
We hope you will help us with the discovery. Let us know what you have found that fits the bill and we will share it throughout the year.

We want to welcome all our new subscribers to the newsletter and we thank you all for coming on board.

 

 

 THE YEAR OF DISCOVERY

For 2012 we think it will be fun and exciting to find new and interesting things and places.

We will start off with a few and we would love to have you all send us just one new discovery that you have found. 



This is one place we have not been to as of yet, but it is on our list of new discoveries.

The extraterrestrial Highway is in  Nevada and home of Area 51.


Confederation Bridge linking Prince Edward Island to mainland Canada was just under construction the last time we were in PEI.

Would love to go back and drive over this incredible structure. 

Slab City in Southern California.

If you have not been there and seen the mural on the mountain, put it on your list sooner rather than later. 

I have heard a rumor that the mural is in danger as the owner is no longer on site.

If anybody has more information on this please let us know. 

We would like to be able to help to save this discovery.

Here is the story...Salvation Mountain


Britannia Mine Museum, Britannia Beach, BC

This is an awesome tour of an old gold mine. You can go underground and see how it all was done. 

 

 FEATURED RV PARK OF THE MONTH

KOA NIAGARA FALLS

Niagara Falls, Ontario 

 

 The Award Winning Niagara Falls KOA Kampground is located on famous Lundy's Lane, only 3 miles from the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.

 Also close by are dozens of exciting area attractions and activities including Marineland, Casino Niagara, Fallsview Casino, Maid of the Mist Boat Tour, Clifton Hill, Canada One Factory Outlet Mall, the Niagara Parks Commission's Butterfly Conservatory, winery tours and much, much more!

We have stayed at this park when we visited Niagara Falls and we have no problem recommending it to anyone visiting the area. 

 

 RECIPE OF THE MONTH

                  SHRIMP AND LINGUINI ( EASY)

Linguine , cooked as per directions on box

2 cups snap peas

1T butter

Italian dressing

Large shrimp peeled and deveined ( fresh or frozen)

½ c cream cheese ( herb and garlic or any combo you like) I use garden vegetable ( ½ of 250-g tub)

2/3 c chicken broth

2 T parmesan cheese

1 T chopped parsley


Cook pasta add snap peas to the last 2 minutes of cooking

Put butter into skillet add shrimp and dressing ( do not over cook) till pink

Remove from pan and add cream cheese and broth (Do not let sauce boil)

When the cheese and broth have melted add drained pasta, peas and shrimp

Serve in a large bowl and top pasta with parmesan and parsley


* may cut recipe in half for 2 people this will serve 4

 

 TIP OF THE MONTH

 Sterilizing Sprays

 Counter tops & Sink - I never use those sterilizing sprays - about all they are is bleach and water.

 I just pour some bleach into a spray bottle and add water and spray my counter tops and sink with this solution and let set for ten minutes then wipe off.

 We also use this in the bathtub and shower, just spray it on and let it set and it removes mold.

 

 NEW PRODUCT OF THE MONTH

We have had a lot of discussion lately about stripes and graphics, what to do when they get faded and cracked, what products to use.

When they get to the point they need to be replaced there is companies that do that.

Graphics, stripes, murals, and matching tow vehicles to trailers or motor homes.

Click on the image for more information 

 


 

 

TECH TIP OF THE MONTH 

Fading TV Images

 For those who get their television, not from a dish, but rather from a “batwing” antenna, there’s an occasional frustrating phenomenon: Fading signals, even when stationary. The scenario often goes like this: You drop anchor for a few days, set up camp, and crank up the antenna. After a bit of fiddling, you get some great TV signal. Perhaps the next day you flip on the set and rather than good pictures, you get faded images, or snow. What gives?

I’ve occasionally tried to blame the broadcast company for moving their transmitter location without checking with me first, but a far more likely scenario, a bad connection in your antenna lead. Sure it’s easy enough to check the connections on the wall and set, but the likely problem is up at rooftop level.

After SAFELY accessing the roof, make your way to the batwing antenna base. You’ll find a small rubber boot that sheaths and protects a connector that attaches the antenna lead coming down from the antenna to the lead coming up from the rig. Inside the boot lives a small metal connector that can corrode, degrading (or killing) the quality of the signal from the antenna.

To access the connector take a sharp utility knife and carefully cut the sealant that is likely gluing the boot to the metal base of the antenna assembly. Sometimes overzealous folks will also goop over the top of the boot, meaning extra work to cut the boot loose from the antenna coaxial cable.

Carefully pull the boot up the coax, uncovering the connector. You’ll likely find three connectors–one attached from the down running coax, another coming up from the rig, and a double-female connector that connects both together. Taking some steel wool after what you can will help. If the corrosion is too extensive, you’ll need to replace connectors. Radio Shack should be able to set you up with crimpless connectors and instructions on how to prepare the coaxial cable for using the connectors.

Some recommend applying a corrosion resistant material to the connections to reduce the problem in the future. We’ve never used the stuff, but it may be a fair idea to give it a try. One such product is called Corrosion Block, produced by Midwest Products. It’s a spray on chemical that claims to leave no residue behind, so it won’t attract dirt. Here’s a link to their product page.

With connectors cleaned and back in place, slide the boot back down over the coax. You can use a little lap cement to keep the weather out of the boot, or some other type of sealant. If you choose something other than lap cement and your rig has a rubber roof, DON’T get any of the sealant on the roof–they could easily be incompatible and roof damage can result.