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  1. kenmyfam

    Off to the Dominican.

    Well Mrs Ken and I are off to the Dominican republic for 10 days on Thursday. Going to be celebrating her birthday while we are away. Taking a laptop with us but don't expect to be out here much during the vacation. See you all when we get back. Ken.
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    Yet another trip for work. Now Had To Extend My Stay !!

    Heading to Japan in the morning till Sunday then over to Hong Kong for a day. Travel to China 1st November, back to Hong Kong 6th November and fly home on 7th November. You guys and gals enjoy the party at my place while I am away !!!:D Remember we have extra sleeping room in the trailer now :)...
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    Just bought a Travel Trailer.

    Well Mrs Ken and I finally took the plunge and bought a travel trailer. End of season sweet deal. It is a K-Z Spree 2007 model 260. 4,200lb before we add our stuff. Getting the brake controller and the tranny cooler installed tomorrow evening by a mechanic friend that owes me for all the...
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    Todays Sticky in the Boat sections.

    Agree with it in priciple but when it is a motor set up, trailer etc that is specific to the particular make and model of boat I personally do not see a reason not to post it here as well as the general section for it. Unless of course that is viewed as "Post Padding" I notice that the same...
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    Heading overseas again

    Well I am off to China tomorrow. Flying in to Hong Kong, stay overnight near the airport then off to the Chinese mainland the next morning. Staying in China till 25th then back to Hong Kong for an early flight on the 26th to Narita (Tokyo) Japan. 6 hour train ride to Hiroshima and a couple of...
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    Tranny Cooler.

    Any recommendations for a suitable tranny cooler for a Trailblazer ??? easy to fit with minimal hacking and whacking of pipes, hoses etc ??? Looking for best efficiency over cheap price. Thanks, Ken
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    First Time To Harbor Freight.

    Mrs Ken and I were over in Michigan yesterday looking at some travel trailers as we are thinking of getting one for next season and wanted to see how the prices compare to buying one in Canada. Anyway I have never been to Harbor Freight before so I convinced Mrs Ken that it would be a good idea...
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    Bagpipes !!! Amazing Grace.

    C&P but I thought it was funny enough to share.:D Amazing Grace... As a bagpiper, I play many gigs. Recently I was asked by a funeral director to play at a grave side service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper's cemetery in the...
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    Tell Tale Water Leak Repair.

    Came back in after a half hour run, got to the dock, shut off and tilted the motor up ready for the trailer. Saw water dripping out from where the cables and fuel are fed in. Tilted back down and took the hood off. Had about 2 inches of water in there. Initially thought the base gasket had given...
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    Let me know if this makes you smile !!!!!

    A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird's> chest. After a moment or two, the vet shook his head and sadly said, "I'm sorry, your duck, Cuddles, has passed away." The distressed...
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    Back To Bama !!!

    Not been out here for a few days. Family weekend at Cedar Point and I just drove sraight here from Sandusky. rest of the family drove home from there. Will be here for 3 to 5 days depending on what chaos I find at the plant in the morning !!!!:eek:
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    Where are the keys ????

    Yesterday we had a family trip to the lake with the boat in tow. Son in law passed me the keys to the stowage locker so I could take that key off from the ignition key to keep it handy in the boat. Took key off and I thought put the ignition key back in the boat. I thought wrong !!! Get to the...
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    Seafood in Korea.

    Thought I would share some photos of eating out in Korea. Seafood is eaten raw in a lot of cases. The tanks in the following photos are what you walk past on your way in to the restaurant. Choose your fish, weigh it and 5 minutes later it is chopstick size fillets on a platter. If it comes out...
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    Looking for thoughts on this one ??

    Greetings from the Kenmyfam cottage. Motor would not start a couple of times over the last 2 days. Gave it a rest and it fired up no problem. Very smokey when fired up again and also when starting after sitting a while. came back on the electric troller this morning from fishing and tried again...
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    Off To The Cottage.

    Heading off to the cottage in the morning (or early afternoon) for the annual Kenmyfamily vacation. Lots of fishing, tubing, skiing, campfires, relaxation and most of all the family time with all the (5) children and their spouses and significant others. I will most likely get "my turn" with the...
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    Happy Fathers Day

    Just want to wish everyone a Happy Fathers Day. What is everyone up to today ??? any plans ??? All the children and spouses / significant others are meeting Mrs Ken and myself for breakfast / brunch today then we are heading down to the marina for some boating / skiing / tubing. Later they are...
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    It's Time !!!!

    Mrs Ken and I are heading out today to look for a new tow vehicle. The Jimmy is getting "tired" and will need a lot of money putting into it over the next few months by the look of things. It has 325,000 km on it (200,000 miles) ish !! Had a good look around it last night. Needs or will need...
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    Anyone Watching The World Cup ???

    Soccer that is !!!:) If so, who's your team and what are your predictions ???:D
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    Water control Valve (1985 Looper)

    Took mine apart today while checking why my motor was not pumping water. It is a very simple valve. (looked complicated from the outside) 3 connections on it. Looking at the photo Left hand port is fed from the thermostat housing hose Right hand port outlets to the tell tale Bottom port exits to...
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    Checking the Thermostats.

    Quick and easy way to check your Thermostats. Boil water in the kettle Grab the meat thermometer Put some cold water into a jug Add hot water until you reach the desired temperature (140 to 160 degrees F) Dunk the stat holding it with something. Watch for the bubbles as the stat opens from the...
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