tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post7746359085492359843..comments2024-03-29T23:27:30.586-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Yet another problem...Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-49434193761054484932022-01-30T01:32:40.843-05:002022-01-30T01:32:40.843-05:00We really hope not because Albania really has some...We really hope not because Albania really has some beautiful coastline. This area around Durrës certainly has a lot of resorts, however we also don't think this is the prettiest part of the Albanian coastline, so if they want to build around this area then it is fine by us, it is the area much further south that we hope stays more natural.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-58639978227805878392022-01-29T06:33:49.092-05:002022-01-29T06:33:49.092-05:00Looks like the coastline is going to look like the...Looks like the coastline is going to look like the Montenegro Coast line soon....resorts everywhere. A shame, I get it gets allot of money for the country but it's a shame it takes the beauty away.Bjorn and Freyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05956892141354466311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-8453383450680519832021-12-08T10:32:21.969-05:002021-12-08T10:32:21.969-05:00As I mentioned, we really liked the plunger style ...As I mentioned, we really liked the plunger style washer it worked well. We were also able to do a few more items of clothing at a time when we did the wash this way. I hope that whatever you figure out, will work well for you. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87913183779536584882021-12-07T13:57:52.917-05:002021-12-07T13:57:52.917-05:00Oh I love the look of this.... the one thing that ...Oh I love the look of this.... the one thing that appealed about the scrubby bag is that apparently you can just fill it up, pop it in the shower and drive, then when you get to your destination, rinse and hang up to dry - which appeals....but there's no reason why one couldn't make a DIY version(which I might try - WHEN we get the camper!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07353116356984966904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-15502408179080105352021-11-28T01:39:57.740-05:002021-11-28T01:39:57.740-05:00Yes, we have heard of these before and it had even...Yes, we have heard of these before and it had even crossed our minds on buying one a few years ago for when we travel with a suitcase and use Airbnbs but the cost sort of it put us off. We seem to do just fine washing stuff in the bucket. I think we would rather use the bucket and buy a plunger like we had when we had our North American motorhome, that worked out really well. This is what we had back in Canada https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mobile-Washer-Hand-Operated-Laundry/dp/B002QUAPSO and it was less then half the price of the Scrubba Wash Bag and you can easily wash slightly bigger items with it too.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-10865755143781105742021-11-27T13:27:26.130-05:002021-11-27T13:27:26.130-05:00On a laundry note, I wondered whether you'd he...On a laundry note, I wondered whether you'd heard of these? As we've not got our motorhome/camper yet I haven't tried them personally but they are on my wish list for when we do get one and I can start getting all the gadgets.<br />https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N68XF0O/?coliid=I195NKG3KN7FE8&colid=38KIOW6UTLOJ&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07353116356984966904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-23431550951965901462021-11-18T01:50:43.856-05:002021-11-18T01:50:43.856-05:00When we were in Sherman we had our hand plunger wa...When we were in Sherman we had our hand plunger washer and I used to wash a bit of clothing almost every day that we stayed somewhere with water facilities. It was easy to keep up with the laundry that way and then we only had to pay for someone to wash our sheets and towels or bigger, bulkier items. Good for Oprah! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-21868154664724647462021-11-18T01:48:00.532-05:002021-11-18T01:48:00.532-05:00That is what we are hoping will happen too should ...That is what we are hoping will happen too should we ever have a problem with either of our cards, hopefully we will never have to worry about that. We also have one extra credit card but in all these years we have never had to use it.<br /><br />We have used our credit card all over the world, even in Tanzania and the only time we have had a problem was in the USA and once in Canada but that was before we even started RVing. We like to use the credit card whenever possible as it saves us money and we get points with it.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-46319190737916724712021-11-18T01:42:34.783-05:002021-11-18T01:42:34.783-05:00We used to carry a number of different credit card...We used to carry a number of different credit cards with us but when we switched banks a couple of years ago we decided to get rid of our extra credit cards, we just wanted to simplify our lives. We each now have a credit card to our joint account and one extra credit card and one ATM card each. We never try to carry debit cards or the credit cards around together. Our extra credit card is stashed away, hidden in Max.<br /><br />As Kevin mentioned, ours was also compromised in Texas but that was a long time ago. It seems now with PIN numbers and such it is harder for this to happen these days, also now with the notification set up on Kevin's phone of any charges that go through on the card, we have never had an issue with our cards being compromised. In this particular case, we think there is a problem with either the terminal or the internet. One is already all sorted out and the other should be sorted out today, we are not worried about the charges that are showing up as pending now that we have spoken with the people at the store and we totally trust them, the have really been very helpful and pleasant to deal with.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-81261124726369846852021-11-18T01:30:10.854-05:002021-11-18T01:30:10.854-05:00We used to have backup debit cards with our other ...We used to have backup debit cards with our other bank but never had to use them, With the switch over of banks a couple of years ago we now each have an ATM card with a different number and a different PIN and we try to never have them on us at the same time, Throughout all our travels in the past 14 years we have never had a problem with our ATM cards. We also have an extra credit card should we ever need to rely on it.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-73291103382571275162021-11-18T01:23:19.057-05:002021-11-18T01:23:19.057-05:00Um...interesting, maybe it depends on the bank and...Um...interesting, maybe it depends on the bank and how they deal with it because others here have said what we thought would happen, that they would only close off the one account number. Hopefully we won't ever have to test this theory out.<br /><br />We do have a back up card with another bank, so we won't ever be totally without a credit card, again hopefully we won't have to use it.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28321402300884900132021-11-18T01:16:38.538-05:002021-11-18T01:16:38.538-05:00It looks like it is all going to work out fine. Th...It looks like it is all going to work out fine. That is what I sort of thought would happen, that only one number would be blocked and the other card should work fine. Hopefully we won't have to test this theory out. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-19705932191441835652021-11-17T20:28:44.350-05:002021-11-17T20:28:44.350-05:00Max looks great! On the road we do undies, socks a...Max looks great! On the road we do undies, socks and my polyester shirts in the rv. Oprah says she does hers in hotels because they charge $5 a piece. :)living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33086636348263399952021-11-17T16:42:00.381-05:002021-11-17T16:42:00.381-05:00We have different numbers on our cards (though one...We have different numbers on our cards (though one account), and when mine was compromised, my husband's still worked. Guess it depends on the bank, but that is a nice feature since only one of the numbers was compromised. I have had several cards compromised over the years, all in the US, but I rarely used my cards in Mexico or Belize, since those are primarily cash economies, and I almost always paid in local cash funds. Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572905521059358017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-62500241382687610332021-11-17T15:00:13.277-05:002021-11-17T15:00:13.277-05:00I carry four credit cards, one Visa, one American ...I carry four credit cards, one Visa, one American Express and two Mastercards, all from different companies. Norma had her own cards. I also have two ATM cards, one for my chequing and one for my savings account so we are well covered. We hide a couple of these cards in the motorhome. Both of us have have had cards compromised in the past, each time while in the US. I know exactly when mine was compromised. It was at an off brand gas station with a shady looking attendant who insisted on hanging onto my card while I filled up. After this I would just pre-authorize a set amount that I know it would take and hang onto the card. Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-77420842561548834652021-11-17T11:58:12.125-05:002021-11-17T11:58:12.125-05:00We went to our bank in Canada & they issued ea...We went to our bank in Canada & they issued each of us backup ATM cards. We never needed them but just having them in our safe was reassurance.Taylorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358452093373029902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-30478287018851036782021-11-17T10:01:12.325-05:002021-11-17T10:01:12.325-05:00My husband and I have different visa numbers on th...My husband and I have different visa numbers on the same account but when his card was compromised in the states a couple of years ago mine was shut down too. I've always thought having a back up card would be a good idea.Kathy Tychohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442696212409804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-21677988712453075682021-11-17T07:45:31.934-05:002021-11-17T07:45:31.934-05:00Sorry to hear about all your money woes. Just an F...Sorry to hear about all your money woes. Just an FYI, our card was also compromised in Texas on a long trip and only the account number effected had to be blocked, so my card worked fine. Love reading your tales, have fun. Elizabeth Burrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15873773008056609170noreply@blogger.com