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Telegraph Cove Marina & RV Park Volunteer Camp Host

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…s that require loonies for showers or laundry • Ensure guests check out on time • Check for damage to site as guests leave • Help guests with water, sewer and power hooks ups if they are having trouble • Answer questions, receive comments and be readily accessible • Represent Telegraph Cove Marina & RV Park as a contact point for guests • Clean washrooms and showers once per day • Check washrooms twice a day for cleanliness, stock as necessary Pre…

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PUMPKIN BUTTERSCOTCH SKILLET COOKIE (GF)

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…n my RV oven I find I need to increase oven temp by 20 degrees and cooking time by a couple of minutes. Bake it on a BBQ: To bake it in the BBQ, I put a cookie sheet on bbq rack upside down and then another cookie sheet on top of that. Then put cast iron on that. This gives it some air space between bottom of pan and flame. Once it has been baking for 5 min or so, lower heat and watch it carefully so it doesnt burn. Variation: I have substituted a…

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Learning how to speak a foreign language

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…earning more and become a bit more fluent in the Spanish language. All the time I was wishing we had taken some lessons before we arrived. It would have been so much easier to be able to have a conversation in Spanish with the wonderful people we met along the way. Reflecting on our Central American Adventure Today I was remembering all of this as I sat in my living room studying Spanish on my computer using an interactive online program I have re…

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Snowbirds! Returning to Canada and crossing the border does not need to be stressful.

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…he parts or work done on their motorhome? Anyone traveling for months at a time would inevitably make purchases of goods that will be brought into Canada. How do they keep track of these and are they aware of what they can bring back or how much? These are just some of the questions I was asking myself and know that the best place to find this information is the Canada Border Services Agency Website and after a bit of digging all of my questions w…

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Your travel insurance may not cover you if you die

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…re of. Full protection is offered immediately and the coverage lasts a lifetime. It doesn’t have to be expensive, can be paid in installments and takes the worry away from everyone involved. What exactly does this type of travel insurance cover? Handling of all necessary documents, including consular services if outside of Canada. Locating and arranging transportation to a local funeral establishment near the place of death, which will then prepar…

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RV Park Reviews – Arrived at Pacific Border Crossing

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…ew years ago and when we arrived we found many of the same faces from that time are still here – the same staff and many of our fellow neighbours. It’s that popular. Even though they were fairly booked up when I called for a reservation they did absolutely everything they could to accommodate us. Very much appreciated. Nearby Walking areas A twenty minute drive from the park is an area called Crescent Beach where you will find Blackie Spit Park wi…

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What are RV Parks and Campgrounds?

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…th recreational vehicles (RV) can park overnight or for a longer period of time. These spots are usually called “sites” and usually come with power, sewer, water and television hook-ups. • Most si tes provide a place to park the RV as well as a bit of space or patio to place a picnic table or chairs. • Many offer club houses, Laundromat, swimming pool and quite often a play area for children. • The cost is usually determined by the quality of the…

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Changes to Crossing US Border

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…Homeland Security. Anyone remaining in the U.S. for an extended period of time, or who makes multiple trips every year, must be careful not to exceed the annual threshold of 120 days. Read more at RVWest . The author Karen Kornelsen has posted some very relevant and helpful information for Canadian RVers. The link for the form is below. Closer Inspection Exemption Statement for Canadians   The link for the US Customs Office is http://www.cbp.gov…

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20 Tips for Travelling Solo in your RV

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…audience. There is nothing worse than trying to do something for the first time in a campground and have 20 people come over and tell you how you are doing it wrong. However, it also gives you an opportunity for meeting some friendly RVers – so you choose. Be safe… Keep your RV well maintained to prevent unnecessary breakdowns. There will always be surprises but by having good tires, regular maintenance and checkups should reduce the likelihood of…

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Verizon – US Internet provider Creates problems for Canadian Snowbirds

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…e next year. Word of warning No longer can we suspend our accounts for the time we are not in the United States. I said to the supervisor you will have some VERY upset Canadians she said we already do. But on a better note, I took my Verizon smart phone to a wireless talk in Penticton, and they took out the Verizon sim card (the phone was already unlocked) and now with a Canadian provider I can use the same phone in both countries, great news, sor…

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