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    Cheeky B'tards

    OK Halloween in the UK is not as big a party as it is in the US, but the local kids dress up and go "Trick or Treating", as I always do I got a big bag of sweets from my local pick & mix shop and handed them out to those who knocked on the door.<br /><br />At about 9.00pm I get yet another knock...
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    Old Evinrude Info required

    Hi<br /><br />I have been offered an old Evinrude engine<br />Model # 4334<br />Serial # 50040<br />I think that makes it a 1.1hp 1939-41<br />I like the look of this engine and it would look great on the back of my old boat, however before I buy it I would like to get as much info as possible...
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    Tornado hits Birmingham

    But thats Birmingham UK not Alabama.<br /><br />Mini-tornado hits Birmingham <br /><br />Last Modified: 28 Jul 2005 <br />Source: ITN <br /><br />A mini-tornado has ripped through parts of Birmingham, injuring several people, uprooting trees and causing extensive damage to buildings. <br /><br...
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    British police kill suspect

    Armed police shot and killed a man they suspected of being involved in the recent bombings in London.<br /><br />Eye witness reports claim that the man was confronted by the officers and did not stop, he ran onto an underground train but fell as he borded, he was shot 5 times at close range.<br...
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    Dunaruna, Kiwi Phil & Get Reel

    I'm taking a 1 wicket victory.!!!! :D :D <br /><br />This final shows why I think England are going to win the ashes, 4 years ago an England team at 33-5 would have rolled over and had it's tummy tickled but now they have a never say die attitude. Also there seems to be a decline in the...
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    Goodwood Festival of Speed

    A must for all petrol heads.<br /><br /><br /> http://www.goodwood.co.uk/fos/ <br /><br />This year they had more cars & bikes than ever before, along with the worlds best drivers past and present.<br /><br />Just one bad point:- they stoped the F1 cars doing dounuts half way up the hill. :(
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    Not the way to start a holiday

    My neighbour has just phoned me from Florida. He has just arrived at his hotel having been traveling for for almost 20hrs, to find that there has been a mess up with his booking and his wife has left the booking conformation at home.<br /><br />It is 1.00am over here and I have just had to get...
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    US Grand Prix

    All at F1 should be totaly ashamed at the farce that has just happend.<br /><br />200,000 people spent a lot of money on tickets for what should have been a great days racing. If it were me I would be demanding my money back.<br /><br />(edit) When I say all I mean all management, I certainly...
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    Briggs & Stratton 2hp 4 stroke

    I'm repairing my FIL lawn mower and I need the points & plug gaps for this motor.<br /><br />2hp 4 stroke<br />Model# 60102<br />Type 0374-01<br />Serial# 79010801<br /><br />Many Thanks
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    Potted palm older than the USA

    I just saw this on TV and had to share it with you.<br /><br /> http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/plants/cycads/encephalartos_altensteinii.html
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    Got my baby back from the paint shop

    My baby: 1992 Daimler Sovereign (Van da Plas in the US I think)<br /><br />I have had this car from 6mths old. It has always been very well looked after, serviced, cleaned, polished etc. Only 96K miles in 12 yrs.<br /><br />Anyhow the paintwork was starting to show its age so I bit the bullet...
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    Saddam Hussein to sue UK newspaper

    The Sun newspaper today printed photos of Saddam Hussein. The front page had an image of Saddam dressed only in his Y fronts.<br />Saddams lawyers claim that this breaches his human rights.<br /> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4567341.stm <br /><br /><br /> And the real crazy part...
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    6hp Evinrude questions

    Ive just been given this motor, it's been sat in a garage for 5 yrs and will not turn over. I've got it tilted back with WD40 in the cylinders, I plan to let it soak for a while before working on it.<br />Can someone give me the year so that I can get a manual. Mod # 69B66E Serial # B035860.<br...
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    What will you be doing to celebrate VE day

    Today is the 60th anniversary of VE Day.<br />Will you be celebrating in any way?.<br />I will be spending the day with my wife at a party. Shes been booked to sing the oldies,Dame Vera Lynn, Glen Miller etc. It should be a good day.
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    UK election results

    OK Tony Blair has won the election but with a much smaller majority than last time.<br /><br />I personaly can't stand the man, I'm sat back now waiting for the tax increases that are comming our way.
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    US view on UK elections

    It's General election day in the UK today.<br />Durring the US election we had some very good news coverage. How does the US media cover what happens over here??
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    Was this guy for real

    Hi<br />I just have to tell everyone about the fool I ran into at the marina today. I only called in to check on the boat as the weather has been that bad I havent been down for a few weeks, while walking over to my boat I came across a guy raining hammer blows to the flywheel of his outboard...
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    Johnson 3hp fuel mixture

    Model# JW18R<br />Serial# B65288<br /><br />Hi<br />A few weeks ago asked for your help in getting this outboard to run, thanks to your assistance it is now running like a dream. I was advised when I last posted to run this motor on a 24-1 fuel mixture which I have been doing, however today when...
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    Thank You

    Just a short post to thank Paul Moir & DJ for thier help with the carb on my 3Hp Johnson. The parts you sugested arrived today, I have just finished fitting them and the good news is the motor now runs like a dream.
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    3Hp Johnson won't run without choke

    Model #JW18R<br />Serial # B65288<br />Can anyone help<br />I found the above motor when clearing out my farthers garage, I do not know how long it had been standing for but it must be several years.The motor was not seized when I found it but was fairly tight when turned over. I removed the...
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