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    Another bad thing

    Got a phone call around 1:30AM this morning; let phone go into VM. They called back 10 minutes later. A voice with a unfamiliar accent had some important info for me. I was told that my computer was locked; and any attempt to use or repair would cause my hard drive to crash.. I needed to call a...
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    Trailer rollers

    I have a '89 Escort trailer that has the bunks; and am guessing the PO installed keel rollers on the crossmembers. The rollers are the same ones that go up by the winch for a stop. The Admiral usually drives the boat on the trailer; but her aim is off sometimes. Was thinking about replacing...
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    Overheat question

    I have a '79 Evinrude 100HP; Serial# 100999S. First time crank up this year; it finally started; ran it on "muffs" about 15-20 minutes while I cleaned out the other stuff out of the boat. Pee hole working OK; but did keep track of the temperature on the heads; block; etc. (Infrared gun). The...
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    Anything else I need to do?

    Pulled the boat out to get ready for the season (If this @$%#@ weather ever straightens out); need to crank up the engine. My plans are: pull the plugs; a squirt of oil in each hole; then hand turn flywheel ease stress on rings; change out G2 filter in gas line; empty the glass filter; drop...
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    I've done a bad thing

    Our 4 year mix breed dog has developed a habit that is about to drive me up the wall! It started off good; but now ######. He is like a shadow most of the time outside; but still will wander off; (not far; but can't be seen). He always comes back. To keep track of him I bought a small cow bell...
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    Boat Glass

    Is boat glass tempered glass? I'm guessing Yes but want to verify. I have side windows I'm thinking about cutting down for more elbow room around the steering area and give me more open space towards the back. If not; need suggestions for something that would work.
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    weird problem

    Was on earlier this morning; got off normally. Turn off computer. Would not start up. Had to get online Tech help. Was it you or me?
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    Formica countertop help

    My daughter has a deep burn spot on her Formica countertop. My Mom and Dad had the same thing. MY Dad went somewhere and bought (I call it an inlay). It was a kit thing; had a metal ring around it; and the center was tempered glass. It came with a template; pencil it in; drill a hole in each...
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    Door switches

    Has anyone tried to clean door switches? I'm talking about electric door locks; window; etc. I had to replace a mirror switch on a '03 F150. Cost $15; free shipping; took 15 minutes to change out. Got a '03 Ranger with a intermittent door lock switch, $52 for a simple STDT switch. Not!
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    Learned a new word this week

    I was outside one day last week; and a older Dodge p/u pulled in front of the garage. A man got out and started the conversation, (in less then 10 words I knew he wasn't a local. LA plates) He asked if he could buy 50 gallons of water and rent a "hosepipe"? I told him the water was free; but had...
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    Pond Question

    Don't know how many members have a pond; but I have a approx** 1/2 acre pond and have a question. A short history: This pond was overcome with lily pads. With the help of a local College and the County Ag Agent; they did miracle job on cleaning it up. The pond has some grass (not a lot) but...
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    Concrete floor questiion

    I have concrete slab (garage) 40+ years old that sweats big time. The previous owner probably did not install a vapor barrier. Any way to seal the floor? I haven't tried anything yet; hopefully there is a cure. I wasn't planning on painting it; just want it dry. I understand its with the...
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    Tree question

    I was out trimming some lower limbs on the trees in the back forty ;and noticed that a lot of them had what I would call bulges; or some type of growth on the truck. . It is not from limbs being cut off (by me). They are various sizes and shapes; do not have any sap or fungus looking stuff. All...
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    Looking for a switch

    I am looking for a off/on rocker switch to install on a 15Amp outside extension cord .Would prefer it to be spring loaded;but could do without. One I had years ago was on a drill press. I remember it was about 1"x3"; was a brown (Bakelite) thing with the switch on the side.I have called a few...
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    How many?

    Was getting some tools out to take down to Houston to help some close friends with their situation. Started getting hammers; some screwdrivers and other things I might need. The more I looked the more I was amazed. I've come up with 9 claw hammers; 11 razor knives; 4 drywall saws; too many...
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    How much is too much?

    My daughter came up with a question? She works for a company that offers as much OT as needed. (As long as it gets done) It isn't hard work; answering phone; set up appointments; posting; waiting on customers buying parts;etc. She might work 60+ hours a week. Her question is " how many hours do...
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    Inverter question

    Just bought a Harbor Freight Pole saw (On Sale) to trim the lower limbs on my trees. I was using a SawAll; and had to run 2-3 100' extension around. Am thinking about getting an inverter; Have done some reading; looking up specs; ratings; surge and drain. I am thinking a 2K-3K unit with a 15-30K...
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    Can it be done?

    I have a question about installing Firefox or Linux on a old computer. It is a Compaq LT; and has Windows XP installed. Know that no updates are available; I was wondering could either one of the free browsers be put on a CD; then installed on the older computer. It would be outside in the...
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    She wants new wheels!

    We went to Town today; and she made the comment about new wheels. She continued on about getting a small UTV without a bunch of gadgets and frills; just something basic. Interesting! We had lunch; stopped by a couple of places to look. What she saw she didn't like. Naturally the price; the...
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    Stump removal suggestions

    Am still recuping; but am getting around to do a few things. One of my projects is to get rid of a pine stump (30" in diameter). Tree was struck by lightning; it was in the county easement; they came out and cut the tree down; but they will not remove the stump. One of he main problems is it is...
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