Keeping your Doctor Informed While RVing On the Road

Did you know that you can keep your BP and other records on a document in google's gmail and give your doctor an invitation to view it as needed?

All you need is internet access, a gmail account, which is free, and the ability to make simple spreadsheets. Once you've created the spreadsheet you just click on the "Share" tab and give your doctor an invitation to view it. You will need an email address for the doctor but that is all. Because the document resides on google's server even when you are offline your doctor can view it even when you might not have internet access. You just update your data when you can get online again.

If you are a Full Timer, or you do a lot of rving, this can have real advantages.Especially if you spend time boondocking way out in the boondocks. I don't know about you but for us, getting prescriptions refilled while on the road can be a real hastle at times. Especially when my doctor hasn't seen me in awhile and needs the data to confidently make informed decisions.

Keep in mind that doctors are some of the busiest people in the world so don't send them emails or data readings except when you need to or they ask for it.

I recommend that you ask your doctor if this would be something that would be helpful in your situation. I don't think I would simply start sending invitations to view your spreadsheets without making sure they are welcome. Surely we don't want to abuse this opportunity but we do want to take advantage of it if it helps our doctors do a better and more efficient job.

Tips to remember in windy conditions

Probably one of the most important things to do when in windy areas is to put your awning up anytime you will be away from your rig. I will often put mine in when thunderstorms are building because the wind can come up so fast you won't have time if you're not ready.

If you are going to park your rig in a windy area it's always a good idea to point either the front or rear to the wind rather than parking broadside. This will prevent being buffeted around. Be very careful when you open your door too. The wind will pull it out of your hand and slam it against the side of your rig.

When parking your pull rig in windy conditions you might want to remember to point the front of the vehicle into the wind. I saw a newbie RV'r in Arizona last time that didn't know to do this. He pulled in up to his new little pull trailer and backed in beside it. When he opened his door the wind grabbed it and slammed it up against the front fender of his brand new truck.

Another little tip is to keep all your stuff inside your rig or in some kind of shelter that the wind won't destroy. Some folks put up little tents to use as storage areas. The wind knocks them around but if tied down properly they won't blow away.