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  1. avenger79

    frost heaves on the road

    Any body else having to deal with massive frost heaves along their route to work or play? some of our roads are like driving on washboard gravel roads with large washboards. LOL couple of the ones on the highway will jar your fillings if you hit them at speed.
  2. avenger79

    opinions on semi auto shotguns?

    I was looking for opinions on semi-auto shotguns. Looking for a good hunting gun with excellent reliability, great finish, long lasting finish, fair pricing. Used to have a Browning auto and loved it. Sold it because it was too pretty to take hunting. Looking for synthetic stock and camo...
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    DIY Canadian fishing trip questions

    so here is the scenario. I would like to take a Canadian fishing trip. would prefer not to employ a guide for several reasons. Not the least of which is cost. Would like to take my own boat or canoe. would like it to be a drive in trip. I live in southern WI. Would like to fish for Musky...
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    new plinker......he he he

    Tomorrow I pick up my new plinker. A Springfield XDs in .45. can't wait to see how it shoots, very compact in size but with the extra recoil spring it is supposed to be very tame to shoot.
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    I may have found a new drink.

    So having never been a big rum drinker. I was at the local shop of flavors this weekend. There was a 750 of Capt Morgan black spiced rum. I am normally a whiskey drinker but thought what the heck. gotta try new things now and then. I was very surprised with it. Very enjoyable and smooth to...
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    New Hauler

    Well was getting a bit nervous hauling my camper around the country with a 13 year old truck. She was starting to enjoy being worked on a little too much. Plus the fact that she was a 2WD which worked great in FL not so great here. pickeed up a replacement last night. Chev 3500 4X4. 6.0 eng...
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    my boat stinks!!! no really smells

    Ok so I did it again, bought a boat in winter without a sea trial. It is a sailboat this time though. What could go wrong? LOL sails look good, hull looks nice etc. this week we started getting some warmer weather. I get home from work last night and MAN, I thought the neighbor must have...
  8. avenger79

    plans for engine stand

    anyone have a simple set of plans for an engine stand. I have a very small 4 HP that needs a little attention. Would be helpful to rest it on something. If you have an easy set of plans or idea I'd appreciate it. thx
  9. avenger79

    New to me oday 19 ft

    I will be picking up my new (to me) Sail boat this weekend. An O'day 19 with a shoal draft keel. Can't wait for the ice to go away this spring.
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    my new "investment"

    well the girl smacked up a car so we wanted an extra vehicle. been thinking about a camper/boat hauler of larger proportions lately. finally found the deal I was looking for. 200 F350 DRW 2WD V10 auto. would have looked into a diesel but I don't know enough about them and this should easily haul...
  11. avenger79

    new puppy

    seen the other post about dogs and thought I'd share here. the missus has always wanted one of these so this weekend she went and got our new little bundle of joy. english bulldog. she is very happy to have landed in a house with a huge yard and a boxer for a big sister. our little poodle...
  12. avenger79

    remove thermostat for winter?

    is it normal to remove a thermostat for winterizing a boat? thinking about looking at a used 1995 245 sundowner. owner says he removes the therm for winter and replaces it in spring every year. does that seem right? has an OMC drive that was just rebuilt. wanting $9500. looks like a very...
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    bet there's a few here who can see the humor

    Since more and more Seniors are texting and tweeting. there appears to be a need for a STC (Senior Texting Code). If you qualify for Senior Discounts these are the codes for you. ATD: At The Doctor's BFF: Best Friend Farted BTW: Bring The Wheelchair BYOT: Bring Your Own Teeth CBM: Covered By...
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    with all the gun talk

    I wanted to show my new christmas present to myself. yippee it's a Kimber TLE stainless. haven't gotten to the range yet, hopefully this weekend. usually I shoot in the backyard but too cold to enjoy that right now.
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    can we call him (Gary) Speedy now?

    If Gary gets his new job. slinging mail down the highway. even though he won't be going door to door can we officially call him speedy delivery, speedy delivery. after the mailman on Capt Kangaroo? :D
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    what "kilt" is best?

    LOL it had to be done. we've talked knitting and salad so who's wearing skirts around here. :eek: it's the last day of the week for me what do you want. time for fun.
  17. avenger79

    to laddies point

    Laddies made a great point in the other thread. he is a mech and willing to help people on the site with mechanical issues. other people post answers not knowing what they are talking about. how about giving folks recognized as mechanics or at least very experienced with a particular engine...
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    another possibility

    went and looked at the Bayliner last weekend, eh nothing special. wasn't bad but didn't scream take me either. found this little gal on CL today though. 1994 Sylvan 18 footer with a 4.3. he wants 4 grand. not bad I don't think, if i can wiggle a couple hundred out of the deal I'd be ecstatic I...
  19. avenger79

    good day boating :)

    i finally remember why i got into this stuff. LOL tinkered with the little monster this morning and managed to get her on the water for almost 3 hours today. great day, best weather i've had since getting the boat. i'll have to put a pic here on mon.
  20. avenger79

    what's she worth (boat)

    Alright fellas, I'm going to put your knowledge to use. wish I knew about this place before I bought the other boat. anyways I'm thinking about picking up a different boat. I now have a better idea of what I want a boat to do and what not. boat I'm thinking of is a 1990 Bayliner Capris. 3.0...
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