- satellite radio: RAM antenna

I could not install the satellite antenna on the roof of the RAM because it has a strong magnet that could magnetize the steel roof. This would ruin the magnetic compass reading in our overhead console. It works great on the hood. Also it is really easy to route the antenna wire to the cabin.

- satellite radio: RAM plug-n-play

Stuck the plug-n-play craddle on the dash with double sided tape. This location is good because it is close to the antenna and power and satellite antenna cables are invisible. The passenger can easily operate the tuner. The yellow pod is the antenna for our GPS navigation system.

- Satellite radio: playing in the RAM

The satellite radio receiver re-broadcasts the channel it is receiving on 88.1 - right next to the RAMs antenna. When we tune the RAMs radio to 88.1 it plays the broadcast in great stereo.

Making New Friends in Shelburne, Vermont


We had a wonderful thing happened when we were visiting the Shelburne Museum. A lady walked up to me and asked if Sanibel Island had been very damaged by the Florida hurricanes (I was wearing a Sanibel backpack). This started a conversation about rving and before we knew it, Thea had invited us to visit her and her husband at their home nearby in Shelburne. We agreed to stop by before our visit to the area was over.

Three days later, we were taking a Dixieland Jazz cruise on Lake Champlain, and there we bumped into Thea and Robert, her husband. They began telling us of great places to visit in the area and again reminded us to be sure and visit them at their home before we leave.

This is one of the great things we have discovered in our adventures that people are so very friendly and helpful. They are interested and willing to spend time with strangers getting to share experiences. We are planning to visit them before we leave the area.

Another great experience here--Walter took the truck for regular servicing to the local Dodge dealer. While there, he mentioned to them that he was installing Sirius Radio and needed a schematic of the ceiling console. Did they have a manual he could buy? They said yes, but the manual cost $150. Wait a minute, and we will copy the section you need which they did without charge. This was really amazing as they were busy with other customers, but took the time to help us.

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Shelburne Village Vermont


During our month in Shelburne, we did our grocery shopping at this family run grocery store that specializes in products from Vermont. Shelburne has a very small commercial area. The supermarket is in a small shopping area that includes a bank, computer store, pharmacy, hardware store, and a few restaurants.

This is a great supermarket that highlights Vermont products. People that shop there seem to really know each other. They not only say hello by name but ask something specific regarding family members or activities the person is involved in. We are clearly not regulars and basically tourists, in the area for a short time, do not find this gem.

The folks there are so friendly and helpful to us that when we can not locate a place or event in the area, we just stop in and ask one of the employees. They always take time to give us good information and directions.

This store has great breads made in bakeries nearby, Cabot and other cheeses from Vermont, along with maple syrup and maple syrup products, Lake Champlain chocolates which are so good, and meat, milk products, and produce from local farms.

Two generations of the same family run the grocery store. It is so unique as there do not seem to be too many family-run grocery stores that are thriving.

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