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    Gas prices: What I don't understand

    I don't like the high gas prices either, and I sometimes wonder is the media hype has caused some expectation pricing (i.e. now that the media has prepared the masses for these prices, lets charge them). However, it is also commonplace for businesses to price their product at replacement cost...
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    Graphing calculators?

    I got my daughter a TI83 many years ago and she's still using it. I guess now that she's a high school math teacher most of her students have a better calculator than her (lol). BTW when she was in college most of her math classes didn't allow a calculator.
  3. J

    Let's share ideas to reduce home heating costs

    My husband is going to be chopping lots of wood.
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    Fairfield's Timeshare on Property?

    We'll be there Saturday - can't wait. Fairfield has 3 other resorts in Orlando: Cypress Palms, Star Island, and one on International Drive (forget name of that one). If you are insistent FF will let you stay at a resort when you tour with them, but they usually pick the resort. I know we...
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    Trying to decide if buying a new car is the right thing.....gas crunch

    I would dump it now. It's my belief that gas prices are only going to go up. The problem isn't just our consumption, but we are now competing for oil with China and India, whose economies are booming. You could probably save in monthly gas expeditures the amount of your payment. Your...
  6. J

    What is your job/profession?

    Economist
  7. J

    Dine with Shamu?

    We were there in June. There are only two rows. Actually, it's two rows of tables, so person on end is four back. If anyone has special dietary needs, they honor special requests. Just make your requests when you make your reservation.
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    Terrorism and racial profiling...

    If profiling is statistically based (i.e. more 40 yr christian males bomb abortion clinics, etc), how is it unfair? My mother just got turned down for long term care insurance because she is fat and has diabetes. Was she "profiled" and discriminated against because she is fat? No -...
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    Would you (or did you) marry your cousin?

    We got married in West Virginia, and before we got the marriage license, we were asked if we were related. That made us laugh. So contrary to all the jokes, it's not legal in WV for cousins to marry.
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    Diabetes - do you stick to your diet?

    Breyers also has low carb ice cream. The mint chocolate chip is great.
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    Bonnet Creek Resort? NOt owned by Disney but on Disney property?

    It's not now nor was it ever Disney property. Apparently, the owner of the property would not sell to Disney and sold to other developers. Since the property is surrounded by Disney property, Disney had to grant access for the resort.
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    Insulin Pump at Pools

    Just wondering as while my husband has never been asked to leave, a couple of times the lifeguards (Water Country USA) were obviously discussing it, wondering what it was, and if it was to be a problem. It was the subject of conversation among some of the members of the local pool club we...
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    Insulin Pump at Pools

    Just wondering if anyone has ever been asked to leave a pool (Disney or other) because of their insulin pump infusion.
  14. J

    HOw much are you saving for kids' college?

    We are saving NOTHING for our kids college. We had our youngest two kids when we were old and will be retired when they hit college. We fully fund our retirement accounts and we will be retired when they hit college. Retirement funds don't count against financial aid. So when my kids hit...
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    Free tickets for timeshare tour?

    They only get 90 minutes for the perk. No matter where they are in their presentation say thanks and head for the gift desk. I just say I didn't know this would be so long and we're to meet friends in 15 minutes -- gotta go.
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    Kia Sedona problems - Updated 6/30

    Sorry about your experience. However, all car companies throw out an occasional lemon even Mercedes, and I had a smilier problem with GM. It was never resolved after many phone calls and letters, but at least I wan't out of town.
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    Just informed no Free Dining w/ campsites???

    Yeah, we were told that also. I can kind of see their point. Up to 10 people per campsite -- that's some serious food. We just booked a value to get the free dining. It's not that much extra per night, but the accommodations will suck. I'm actually surprised they are allowing this for...
  18. J

    What brand of luggage should I buy?

    I use duffle bags from LLBean. Grape with lime green monogramming. Who would ever make a mistake and take that.
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    Yeah - got all my PS/AR for Sept trip!!

    When I called today, I could only get an early seating for Le Cellier on 09/06. Didn't really want to do dinner at 4:20, but that was all that was left.
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    Please tell me more about other websites like www.fairfieldgetaways.com ?

    I have booked through www.etourandtravel.com. I also am a member of Interval International and I sometimes get getaways through advertisements in their magazine. Many times though when I am at Disney (always stay at a timeshare offsite), I just happen by one of those booths along the main drag...




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