[PUP] Costs of living and cruising worldwide, cost of food, cost of cruising

[Scott Bulger]

Peters comment on auto insurance left me wanting to remind those of you
considering leaving, MAKE SURE your named on someone's auto policy as a
driver.  It doesn't cost anything and if/when you come back to the US you
can go looking for insurance answering YES to the question "have you been
insured for the last 2 years".  I was told if I didn't do this I would not
be able to get coverage from a premium price carrier, such as PEMCO.  My
daughter and Son-in-law added me to their policy so I'm covered.  When I
rent a car now I buy the insurance, it's expensive, but less than bothering
them if something were to happen.  

Besides, we bought those folding bikes everyone said NOT to buy, and we LOVE
them.  I rode several miles for parts before the smoke came to San Diego a
few days ago and the bike performed fantastically.  I guess it's all in what
your expectations are.  This is one purchase I'm glad my wife emphasized
strongly, otherwise we might not have done it.  

Scott Bulger, Alanui, N40II, Seattle WA