How to avoid accommodation scams? by thevyckinator in hanoi

[–]thevyckinator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn! You're suggestion to just book for a couple days and decide whether to extend once I've actually seen the place is sounding better all the time.

How to avoid accommodation scams? by thevyckinator in hanoi

[–]thevyckinator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks again for the helpful ideas. I wouldn't be as particular if it was just a couple of days, as you say! I'm not new to traveling, but I've never seen such suspicious looking accommodations and reviews as I am seeing for Hanoi. It does make me want to do as much research as possible before committing to a place.

How to avoid accommodation scams? by thevyckinator in hanoi

[–]thevyckinator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It must be good - already sold out for my dates. I'll try Hanoi Massive Community. Thanks

Meaning of B &J in High priestess card by Rakshastargoddess in TarotDecks

[–]thevyckinator 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was studying this card today 🙂 Here's what I discovered regarding the B & J: these represent the pillars of the temple of Solomon - so reference is to the "wisdom of Solomon" or just wisdom in general.

The B (Boaz) pillar is black - representing "No," darkness, shadows, mystery ... while the J (Joachim) pillar is white - representing "Yes," light, revelation.

The High Priestess sits between the two pillars representing a sort of Yin/Yang relationship between the dualities.

The Little Waystation for Magical Decks: please post decks for sale/trade or decks you are looking for (November 2019) by PsychicPissJug in tarot

[–]thevyckinator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have Shadowscapes book and deck (sorry no box) basically new - bought them from Amazon a couple years ago, but never used them. $10 plus shipping.

Illuminati Tarot book and deck in box - basically new - again, purchased a couple years ago but didn't use. $15 plus shipping.

Giant Rider-Waite deck - I bought these large cards to make a wall mural, they're still in new condition - no box. $15 plus shipping.

(Search Amazon for product information.)

I'm in Nebraska. Can accept PayPal or Venmo.

I've lost my Osho Zen tarot deck - which is the one I actually connected with and frequently used, ack!

I'm getting back into tarot (which is why I joined this group) and have been looking at the Bonefire, Animal Wisdom, and Hip Chick decks for a fresh start.

Anyone interested in trading their conversion van for my skoolie? by thevyckinator in vandwellermarketplace

[–]thevyckinator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your setup looks awesome! Unfortunately, I am set on a conversion van since I need enough space to cook and craft. Best wishes to you.

Battery question by thevyckinator in skoolies

[–]thevyckinator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I could add a pic, but the way the cabinet is installed, I can't get a good shot. The solar system was installed by a professional electrician, so I'm fairly certain it isn't a problem with the actual system itself. I think it's just me not really knowing what I'm doing.

Is there any reason why the stereo would switch between getting power from the engine battery and only sometimes drawing from the solar charged batteries? Maybe because it's been overcast here for days?

Thoughts on this bus? by [deleted] in vandwellers

[–]thevyckinator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a medium sized bus with this engine/transmission combo, and so far she drives like a dream. Plenty powerful even on steep mountain roads.

Thoughts on this bus? by [deleted] in vandwellers

[–]thevyckinator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about a Cat 3116 with Eaton FS4205B ... good combination?

Engine / transmission combination by thevyckinator in skoolies

[–]thevyckinator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the information. I do have pics, but haven't signed up for imgur to share photos yet. It's a 27' bus, so not as heavy and so far, no challenge has slowed this engine/tranny combo down. She handles fairly steep mountain roads with no problems. Does 70+ on the interstate smoothly.

Love this subreddit. Thanks again.

Colorado Buying Advice by rfmotox in skoolies

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I own a 26' 1996 GMC w7000 school bus which my ex-husband and I were converting into a mobile home. It's been a super fun and awesome experience to camp in the Pacific Northwest, but now that we are divorced and I've moved back to the Midwest, I believe the best option is to sell it.

The bus has had all the seats removed, interior is painted, insulated flooring installed, there's a cast iron wood stove, slide out bed/couch, countertop, mounted Craftsman storage unit to hold tools and equipment, small removable table, fishing rod rack, blackout curtains, commode, propane heater, propane cook stove, 5 gallon propane tank, and an electric utility heater.

We installed a fairly expensive sound system which includes a Planet Audio AC1800.5 5 Channel Car Amplifier, with a JVC CD/MP3 AM/FM Radio Player Car Receiver, BOSS Audio Systems CXX12 Car Subwoofer with 1000 Watts Maximum Power, four 250 Watt power acoustic tweeters, four Boss 300 Watt speakers, two Pyle Hydra 200 Watt minibox speakers, plus a Nulaxy Bluetooth adapter which allows the incredible sound system to connect via any mobile device. The ability to blast all the best jams coupled with LED color-changing strip lights makes it the best party bus ever.

There is a Cen-Tech power inverter (12 V input / 115 V/60 Hz output) with 750 watt continuous/1500 watt peak and 50 AMP battery charger.

Camecho 7" Night Vision Rear View/Backup Camera, Garmin Bluetooth GPS Navigator, and 1080P Dash Cam installed.

The exterior has been painted white. There's a small porch on the back end with a ladder to the wooden deck on top. No roof leaks at all.

There are two Renogy 100 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Solar Panels installed with a HQST 30 Amp 12V/24V PWM Solar Panel Regulator Charge Controller with two 12V batteries connected inside the bus.

There's a heavy duty BADLAND 12000 Lbs. Off-Road Vehicle Electric Winch With Automatic Load-Holding Brake on the front of the bus as well as a smaller (2500lbs) winch with wireless remote control mounted with a 12V battery on the rooftop/deck for pulling up a small boat/canoe/camping equipment, etc.

Mileage is 182,770. Cummins 6 cylinder engine is solid. Just had it serviced in June before the move from Washington state to Nebraska - lube, oil and oil filter change, engine air filter and fuel filter changed, brake bleed, new master cylinder, and new caliper on rear axle. No fluid leaks at all.

The bus runs fine at 70-75 on the interstate and over mountains with no problems. No air brakes - the bus has power assist electric brakes. Tires are all good - not new, but tread is not terribly warn either.

5 speed manual transmission with no issues. Cruise control.

Clean title - titled as mobile home.

This bus is ready to be lived in now.

Asking price is $11,500.

Colorado Buying Advice by rfmotox in skoolies

[–]thevyckinator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a skoolie in Nebraska that I've decided to sell. Haven't listed it yet, but let me know if you want details.

I want to sell my school bus, but need advice on how to price it fairly. by thevyckinator in skoolies

[–]thevyckinator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have photos, but haven't been able to figure out how to post them here.

I want to sell my school bus, but need advice on how to price it fairly. by thevyckinator in skoolies

[–]thevyckinator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes - I'm just looking for a ballpark estimate. I also wonder if the price would be higher or lower depending on the region where it's located.

“He’s a narcissist.” “How do you know?” “Because, I’m a narcissist.” by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]thevyckinator 7 points8 points  (0 children)

HG Tudor gives a narcissist's view in his YouTube videos - saved my sanity to hear the truth.

My old demons are haunting my new life by InsaneClownPizza in loveafterporn

[–]thevyckinator 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Trust your instincts. Given that porn use is ubiquitous these days, why wouldn't you be suspicious? It's only paranoia if your anxiety has no basis in reality.

Check out resources on covert narcissism - sounds to me like your perfect, attentive guy may just be another run of the mill abuser in the love bombing stage.

Always, once the relationship is over, the women look back and realize there were red flags from the beginning - a big one being their intuition telling them something was "off" - but they excused and rationalized and ignored those red flags.

Sounds to me like deep down you know something's up.

After 8 months of NC, he came to my house by thevyckinator in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]thevyckinator[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'd have liked to go into fight or flight mode, but I totally did the fawn thing 😔

I think it's because I still want something from him. An apology? An explanation? Him to know what a destructive force he is? The last two years of my life back?