Monday, September 27, 2021 There's RV life and then there's RV lifestyle! Survive the apocalypse in style! 5,000-watt inverter, 1600-watt solar, hot water system, touchscreen power management, induction cooktop, electric vehicle charger, and stain-resistant flooring for if you spill that vintage cabernet . . . :) READ MORE >>
Monday, September 20, 2021This picture had me trying to imagine doing a controlled brake down a curvy mountain road with this setup.Reminded me that insurance is there in part because you can't control what other people decide to do. In the news in Eugene last week. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, August 24, 2021Point about distracted driving is well made from Oregon Impact. Will hurt your insurance rates too! .https://oregonimpact.org/Prevention_Education_Tools READ MORE >>
Sunday, August 15, 2021 Local Fun! If you've been wanting to test out the Vernonia-Banks bike trail but balk at a 20+mile commitment, we highly recommend this sensible section, which includes a cool 733-feet trestle bridge! Begin at the Manning Trailhead, bike to Buxton, eat a snack, nap on the lawn, and bike back. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 9, 2021Seeing reports of local fires here, here, and here just in the last few weeks has reminded me that--even apart from the massive wildfires-- smaller fires can still be devastating. If it's been awhile since you've reviewed your insurance, I'd encourage you to find out what you're paying for with your home insurance. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 2, 2021 “Italy was devastated after World War II, with little surplus cash and a desperate need for transportation.” Enter the Vespa-- 16 million! From a fun write-up on the history of the Vespa by Ronnie Schreiber. Did you know that Vespa: Incorporated a few elements from airplane design, especially the wheels. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 27, 2021Over the past month, I’ve reviewed several home insurance policies where the roofing information was significantly outdated. Please remember to notify your insurance company when you get a new roof. Why bother? Your rate might go down. Avoid claim complications. READ MORE >>
Monday, July 19, 2021Insurance pops up in some interesting places in our culture. Brad Paisley sings the tale of his insurance claim, a claim for his cigars which were lost "through a series of small fires." Here are the lyrics and go here if you'd like to listen. The Cigar Song Well, l-I'm a sucker for fine Cuban cigars READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 It makes sense I guess, but this fun little article from Car and Driver explores the way companies attend to that new-car smell that most people seem to like. Best quote: "The classic new-car smell is a byproduct of a chemical process known as off-gassing--. . . " mmmmm, off-gassing. READ MORE >>
Thursday, June 24, 2021Washington County burn ban? Here's a link to the full news release out of Hillsboro, and here's the most important part: The burn ban prohibits: Backyard burning of yard debris. (This is not allowed within the City of Hillsboro regardless of a burn ban.) Agricultural burning without a permit. READ MORE >>
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