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Have you celebrated a special Thanksgiving in your motorhome?

I (Lowell) recently loaned one of my older bird books to a non-bird-watching friend, Marilyn, who is developing an interest in the feathered visitors to her backyard. Her immediate response was, “But so many of these birds look alike. How can I figure out which one is in my yard?”

Bread is the staff of life, yet when you’re on the go it can be difficult to find the specialty loaves you use at home. …A new book is filled with surprises for experienced bakers as well as for non-bakers who long to learn the art of creating warm, fragrant, nutritious, homemade breads.

Winnebago Industries Celebrates 40 Years On New York Stock Exchange

On September 9, 2010, Winnebago Industries Inc. commemorated 40 years of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), as several company representatives took part in the Closing Bell ceremony to end trading on the floor that day.

North met south at Blackwell Island RV Park in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, July 13 through 18, 2010, and the outcome was a terrific rally. Five member families from the Southwest Country Coachers (SWCC) chapter joined 10 member families from the Northwest Country Coachers (NWCC) chapter for five days of fun in the sun.

Damon Motor Coach has announced NHTSA recall 10V407000, which affects some 2005 through 2007 Damon Intruder and 2007 through 2011 Damon Challenger motorhomes manufactured between April 16, 2004, and September 1, 2010. The potential number of motorhomes involved is 286.

No Dash Fan Info

This information may help Dennis Auclair with the issue he described in his “No Dash Fan” letter that appeared in the March 2010 issue of Family Motor Coaching (page 14). I had the same problem on my 2000 Monaco Knight and this Web site was very helpful: www.evanstempcon.com/guides_ccl.php.

Family Radio Communications

Dear Editor:
While the “Family Radio Communications” article in the June 2010 issue of Family Motor Coaching (page 50) covers the Family Radio Service and General Mobile Radio Service radios quite well, I think there is another level of radio communication that is available to motorhomers that is far superior and almost as easily available.

Charlie has asked me to share some thoughts about motorhoming in this month’s column. When I met Charlie, I owned a huge canvas tent, the kind that smelled like oil of some kind and took a man and a boy to set it up. After a couple of camping trips, Charlie came right out and told me, “There has to be a better way to enjoy camping, like hot water, a built-in furnace, and maybe a color TV.”

She stepped onstage to cheers, whistles, and thunderous applause. When the room quieted, the diminutive woman joked as though no one knew her: “Hello. I’m Debbie Reynolds.”

A total of 70 children participated in the Youth Activities program during the “Redmond Rocks! Feel The Excitement!” convention, held August 11 through 14 at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon.

As the old saying goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Neither is a Family Motor Coach Association convention. One might argue, however, that a small city springs up within mere days of the first FMCA members’ arrival at a convention venue. Such a phenomenon occurred this past August when…

Following are abbreviated resumes for the five national vice presidents who were recently elected or re-elected.

Opening the engine compartment door on the diesel pusher revealed some oil and dirt accumulation, faded paint, and rusty areas. So, I decided to attack the problem with the goal that when I was finished with the job, the engine would appear much like factory new.

I believe owners can employ three basic types or levels of maintenance on the exterior surfaces of any motorhome.

What’s the best restaurant for ribs?

While traveling in different parts of the world, I have learned lasting lessons about going without, making things last, and getting things clean without using harsh chemicals. In many places on earth, going “green” has always been a way of life.

Consider taking one of these candy factory tours around the United States.

Xantrex Technology Inc. has announced NHTSA recall 10E032000, which affects some Freedom SW 3000 inverter/chargers (part number 815-3000) manufactured from January 2010 to June 2010 (serial numbers ranging from B12330337 to B12382728). The recall population includes inverter/chargers sold to motorhome manufacturers to be used in new motorhomes and as replacement equipment, and also includes units made available to dealers for aftermarket sale.

Ignition Problem

I own a 1999 Monaco on a Ford chassis with a V-10 engine. The starter will not engage from the ignition switch. I can turn the ignition switch to the “on” position and jump the starter and the engine cranks okay. 

Classics Never Go Out Of Style

Dear Editor:
Thank you for the great article on the classic FMC coaches (“The Classic, Luxurious FMC,” August 2010, page 52). It was so nice to see the pictures of the families that own and enjoy these motorhomes.

FMCA’s 84th International Convention — titled “Redmond Rocks! Feel the Excitement!” — was held August 11 through 14 in Redmond, Oregon, at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. What a great convention it was!