Recent content by pedalinjoy

I hope I'm replying to all of you who were so helpful giving input on my question.  A friend is going to lend me her Class B Leisure Travel van for a few weeks, if I want to test the waters...good advice from all of you, and much appreciated!  Pedalinjoy/Sacramento (aka Paula Joy)

Hi!  I would appreciate any knowledge shared about longevity (average to expect) and performance/reliability of a gasoline engine in either a Ford Transit or a Ram Promaster.  At first, I only wanted to consider a diesel engine (even a Sprinter if I could afford one), but the more I read about...

Thank you to everyone who responded about experiences traveling with a bird or other info related!  Much appreciated and helpful!  The temperature inside a van being reasonable is what worries me.  I've never lived in a van, so though I would buy a really well insulated van, I'm not sure how...

Hi!  I have a 3-oz Brazilian Green Cheek Conure (rescued three years ago).  He's very sweet, and he even is trained to wear a tiny halter so that I can walk with him on my shoulder from time to time.  His wings can be clipped, of course, but in my home, I only clip them moderately.  If I decide...

I live in Sacramento proper. :>)

Hi!  I'm doing hours and hours of research on whether I dare to sell my condo (I've loved this little condo for almost 20 years) to fly the coop and take to the road, now that I'm retired.  I live on a modest fixed income now--occasionally supplemented by freelance proofreading and editing work...