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  1. Mbogo

    University student buying first car

    Some random thoughts from someone who has bought and sold a couple dozen of my own cars, and also sold cars at a dealer for a short while: I, too, would recommend against against a VW. They are nice cars, but can be expensive to maintain. In order of reliability, I rate them: Toyota, Honda...
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    Cinque Terre in early September?

    We went last May, and the trail was closed between two of the towns, but we hiked (more strolled, for Americans) along the trail between a couple of the towns, as far as we could. We loved it, but I was with my young family, so we have much different priorities than many. Quiet and simple, but...
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    good travel shoes

    I have a real problem finding good shoes in my size- 13 EEEE. Alden Indys are nice, but I've never been comfortable walking in them for long periods. I need more traction and cushioning. I recently spent a couple weeks in Italy, doing a lot of walking, and these are the shoes I brought...
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    What's the story on European mattresses?

    Thanks for the replies. I got the impression that a European mattress sort of combines the construction of a typical American mattress and box spring into one single mattress. I know none of the beds we slept on in Italy had separate box springs. But they did all have the same very firm but...
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    What's the story on European mattresses?

    Just got back from a couple weeks in Italy. Stayed in 3 different places, and all of them had fantastic mattresses. My back (which gives me a little trouble from time to time) felt the best it has in a couple years. I've experienced this in Europe before. It seems these mattresses are only a...
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    Essential camping gear? aerobed? cot? etc. specific items

    I camp a lot by car and boat, and enjoy having a comfortable setup. If you're not backpacking, you can get much cheaper, low-tech equipment. IMO, a comfortable air mattress is the most important thing for making it a great experience. I have a Thermarest ($$) that I use when I need to travel...
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    Recommendations for neighborhood and hotel in Rome

    Thanks for the suggestion, but I'm not really looking for hip or lively night life, since we will be traveling with our young children. I actually found an apartment to rent near the Vatican that looks like it's in a nice neighborhood, so I'll hope for the best. Any other suggestions on...
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    Recommendations for neighborhood and hotel in Rome

    That looks like a nice place, but it's 3 times what I was hoping to spend. I've started looking at some apartments to rent through VRBO, too, and that might be an option. Any other suggestions appreciated. David
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    Recommendations for neighborhood and hotel in Rome

    My small family and I will be spending a few days in Rome, and we are trying to figure out where to stay. The various guide books seem to say great things about every neighborhood, so it's kind of difficult to get an idea of the real flavor of an area. Here's what we're after. We are planning...
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    Can They Force me to Sell my Lot??

    That's a pretty sweet setup, with that empty lot next door. New next-door neighbors are always a roll of the dice. I would err on the side of being left alone. But it wouldn't hurt to chat with your other neighbors, and let them know that additional space is a big deal to you, and part of what...
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    Need to replace my wife's Honda Civic

    If you're not car people, I wouldn't buy some semi-high-end German car. Or any Euro car, for that matter. I've owned an Audi and VW, and have friends who have owned Mercedes and Saab, and the repair costs for anything but the most minor repair were always devastating. VW would be a maybe, and...
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    Caribbean Holiday

    I was really impressed with the Nisbet Plantation on Nevis. Very quiet, private, and luxurious in an understated and classy way. Their beach was mediocre, though. It may be closer to $700 a night IIRC, but check and see if they have any specials. Nevis is cool, but not super-scenic like...
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    Where should I go?

    I like the road trip idea, but driving through the South in the winter I imagine being a bit of a drag. And driving from Miami to Maine? Sheer punishment. If you're in Chicago, the country starts getting interesting as you head west from there, IMO. Why not do a road trip in that direction...
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    Motorcycles

    Wait wait wait wait wait Don't start it up indoors. Even if the monoxide doesn't get you, with that choke on full, your house will smell like the inside-of-a-gas-can mixed with outboard-motor-exhaust forever. And letting it run a few seconds won't do the trick, anyway. Warm it up, move it...
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    Motorcycles

    OTC: You definitely need to get the stabilized gas through the system. In the tank, all it will do is keep the gas in the tank fresh. Where you really need the protection is the gas in the carbs (or injection system). That's where it gums up and clogs your metering jets and other little...
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