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Rai of hope
@raimerritt.bsky.social
Non binary. Be kind. Show up.
Curious about people but mostly alone.
In love with my 1989 Shasta Revere caravan. Making adventures every step of the way.
Hands Off rally energized my soul. Resistance! Connections!
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EL PASO — a family says ICE showed up at their house looking for migrants and shot and KILLED THEIR DOG, then didn’t help them as the agent ran away and was not identified.

kfoxtv.com/news/local/e...
October 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Ok. Progress sealing up the original 1989 window at the top of the bunk! Set at an angle, it is tricky to make watertight 100%.

Tore out the wall. Found the leak. Applying silicone caulk inside, more Eterna Bond tape to the exterior.

Working on my back like Michelangelo at the Sistine Chapel.
October 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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It was surprising how much work it takes to live in a small camper. It has to be tidy or can't even move around. That's a basket cat. The baskets helped a lot since we took out the cupboard doors to shed weight and feel more space.
September 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We enjoyed empty campgrounds just after Labor Day
September 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Perhaps the tire blow out was simply heat and speed related. But this damage was part of a side swipe on day two.
September 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Oh wow. That was our first tow to the KOA. It was the second day of travel. We did spend a lovely week with family and friends. Then overheated severely on route home. Major mechanic work followed with truck repair shop over most of last week.
The cough sputter and stop afterwards was a surprise.
September 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Crazy blowout on day two of the trip was a surprise. Now we are nearly home but it was a compressor wheel froze up, snapped a belt, left us stranded on the interstate shoulder for five hours.
September 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Redirecting...
www.facebook.com
August 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Worked with my hands four hours this morning. That's way more than lately. PT has helped a lot. Still, it looks like carpal tunnel release surgery is in my future.

At least I finished up the taping/sealing on one side of the Caravan. Very satisfying. Maybe I can finish up in 2 more sessions.
August 7, 2025 at 9:46 PM
"The ill human" is no longer welcome in my head, mouth ears. If Spouse pops off, I leave the room. TV news is allowed in a few minutes only.

Here is one of my favorite diversions:
August 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Laid down improved temp-fix flooring while the priority list catches up. Thank you for the free flooring boxes!
August 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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tRump lie number 40,001?! What a tool!!
August 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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🚨BREAKING: The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals holds that voters and private organizations can no longer sue under Section 208 – the VRA provision that protects the right of voters with disabilities or language barriers to receive assistance at the polls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Appeals Court Delivers Another Blow to Voting Rights Act
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
July 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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PSA : ⚠️

Apparently this happens please 🙏 don't not let any fall out of your pockets accidentally
July 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
So hey, yes I'm old. Yes I like driving the Chevy Van with the big box on it, and it feeds a dream.

Know this; it is also an escape-mobile for hurricane season as well as a fall back option for shelter if this administration really does come after SSDI.

Paranoid or prepared?
July 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I saw that RFK Jr was recently following me.
Achk! So I told him in a message what I really think of him and blocked him.
July 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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July 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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The Florida Supreme Court upheld a congressional map drafted by Ron DeSantis — even as it acknowledged that the map weakens Black electoral power in the state.

The 5th Congressional District, held by Black representatives for nearly 30 years, was dismantled at DeSantis’ request in 2022.
Florida Supreme Court Greenlights DeSantis’ Congressional Map that Eliminates Black Representation
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
July 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Wouldn’t it be lovely?

Please, don’t hold back for his sake 🤭
July 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Did SCOTUS just give Unitarian Universalists the power to keep the 10 Commandments out of schools & sue TX?
July 19, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Sharing
July 20, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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July 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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I didn’t know I needed to see a kitten holding its teddy bear today, but my heart is melting 🫠

🎥 cat life
#caturday
July 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM