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Credit Cards At U.S. Gas Pumps

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017.

Dear Bird Talk: Re: Using Credit Cards at Gas Pumps At one time, I heard that if you are using your credit card at the pump and it asks for a zip code, you know of a solution. I heard it was the three numbers in the postal code followed by two zeros. Just wondering […]

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Problems With Progress Energy

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017.

Dear Bird Talk; As we prepare for our travels to the sunny south, I usually make all of the calls in preparation; i.e. calls to phone, electric, newspaper, etc. I have not encountered any problems other than long waits, pressing numbers one to six, four or five times until I reach a person. I was […]

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Rental Fee Correction

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017.

Dear Bird Talk, With regards to your story in the summer issue Re: Chris & Liz Butler, I think that you meant the rental fee was AU$600-700 per week not per month. I have checked this out with Meridian Towers. Agnes Ronald Kincardine, ON Response: Ed: You are absolutely correct! Per week, not per month; […]

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Can I Legally Work in the USA?

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017.

Dear Bird Talk, Last January, I purchased a Park Model Trailer in Arizona, where I plan to spend my winters. I own a 4000 psi pressure washer and I thoroughly cleaned my driveway; next, I painted the driveway with epoxy paint and sealer. It turned out great. I have several people who want to hire […]

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Prohibited Food Items and US Customs

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017.

Dear Bird Talk, Before we call out the Panic Police regarding this issue, I’d like to pass on some information. Every year before we leave for our winter vacation, I check the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol website for prohibited food items, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture website regarding which pet food ingredients are […]

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Innacurate Information About Florida License Renewal

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017.

The Snowbird Alert information on page 6 of issue 73 is not accurate. The “renewal” of a Florida driver’s license is straightforward. Canadians who already have a license are grandfathered and with the exception that it is now $48/year; can renew yearly. The new rules referred to in the article are applicable to new applicants […]

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Snowbird Extravaganza for “Mature Lifestyles”

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017.

Dear Bird Talk, Re: Snowbird Extravaganza You are billing it as being for “mature lifestyles.” What does that mean? Senior citizens? Or do you mean mature audiences – as in filthy language? I’m bringing my 84-year-old mom. We are both Christians and would be offended by anything for ‘mature audiences’. Please explain. B. King Alberta […]

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Arizona Vehicle Identification Cards

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017.

Dear Bird Talk, Thanks for the e-mail with the information as to location and dates for your winter show/gathering in Greater Phoenix. I have attended in past years, and intend to do so again this year. You may want to consider adding the state of Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to the exhibitors for […]

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American ZIP Code Tip

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017.

Dear Bird Talk, Thanks for the information on the Florida SunPass. When registering online, the system asks for the zip code for both the home address and the credit card mailing address. It does not accept Canadian six-character postal codes so to override this, just enter the three numeric characters of your postal code followed […]

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Licence Plate Programs/Canadian Credit Cards/Provincial Travel Insurance

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017.

Dear Bird Talk, Suggest that you would assist snowbirds in Florida if you could integrate this licence plate program with help in getting service stations to stop refusing to accept Canadians with credit cards with only five characters in their zip codes. Also to get provincial governments to honour federal obligations regarding travel insurance. V. […]

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