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  1. JB

    Do I have a battery problem, a boat problem, or what?

    I've had an Everstart Extreme dual purpose (start/troll) battery in my Suzuki DF70 powered Boston Whaler Montauk for about 3 years.<br /><br />It has performed well, running the electric positioning motor between starts and never getting low. Several times it has held full charge for months...
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    Subject matter and language reminder.

    Please remember, folks:<br /><br />This is a technical help forum on a mostly technical help site. <br /><br />Friendly, G-rated banter goes on the NTDWB Forum.<br /><br />This is a family site. Please use no language or subjects that you wouldn't want your daughter or sister exposed to.<br...
  3. JB

    Eight game suspension? That's Outrageous!!

    Since the "Sammy" thread has derailed into a he-she debate, I decided this needs its own thread.<br /><br />Where have our morals gone when a multi-million dollar a year pro ball player can cheat-break the rules with an illegal bat- and get off with less than a hand-slap?<br /><br />I am...
  4. JB

    Air war on my porch!!

    I have a lot of hummingbirds at The Hideout. Mostly black chinned hummers and a few rubythroats.<br /><br />They usually start arriving from S. and Central America in April. I feed them until the Texas wildflower explosion starts in mid-April.<br /><br />For about 6 weeks my fields are blue...
  5. JB

    HOLY COW!!

    I just did a little math.<br /><br />At 5-10 minutes per post (doesn't count browsing, researching or reading others' posts) I have spent a little over a month, 24-7, posting here. :eek: <br /><br />I need to go fishing. :)
  6. JB

    Need some help with 'puter stuff.

    I taught "computers" years ago, when CPM was new, but have become sort of obsolete.<br /><br />I want to be able to collect links with shortcuts in my Internet Explorer so that I can pop the shortcuts into posts like many of you guys do.<br /><br />I don't know how. :( <br /><br />I also have...
  7. JB

    Lost language.

    My paternal grandmother was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1879. Her heritage was English/French.<br /><br />I was amused by much of her language, some of which I haven't heard since she passed away.<br /><br />Recognize any of these?<br /><br />Wheel. It meant bicycle.<br /><br />Bumbershoot...
  8. JB

    Copyright??

    I have noticed a lot of requests for copies of diagrams, etc. from service literature. I have also noticed members providing copies to other members.<br /><br />Published material offered for sale is almost always copyrighted. I think that means that the right to copy is reserved to the...
  9. JB

    John Walsh, HERO.

    I lived in south Florida in the early 80s when Adam Walsh, age 6, was stolen, murdered and beheaded by someone who is still unknown.<br /><br />What has John Walsh, Adam's Dad, done with his grief, disappointment and rage in the last 20 years?<br /><br />Did he sink into a bottle in an orgy of...
  10. JB

    Lake Of The Woods, 6-28 to 7-5

    I will be at LOTW with my son and his son for some Musky, Walleye and Smallie fishing.<br /><br />I had planned this trip for the previous week but had to delay it.<br /><br />We will be at Angle Outpost Resort (Not much of a family resort, but a great fishing camp) on the Northwest Angle...
  11. JB

    Gone for a few days.

    I'm going to visit some of my descendants for a couple of days.<br /><br />May or may not sign on on their PC.<br /><br />If you don't see me, don't worry. :)
  12. JB

    Now who was the April Fool?

    Fifty years ago today I left high school early (I had enough credits to graduate) and joined the US Navy.<br /><br />Was I the April Fool, or was Uncle Sam? :confused:
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    Send our fighting men and women an Email.

    I send 2 or 3 Emails a day to our troops.<br /><br /> http://anyservicemember.navy.mil/ <br /><br />We need them to know that we are behind them.
  14. JB

    Interested in WWII history?

    In January of 1945 I went with my family to see a documentary film, "The Fighting Lady" made by the Navy about the carrier Yorktown (that replaced the Yorktown lost at Midway).<br /><br />At the time, my uncle Tom (Mom's brother)was listed as missing in action from the carrier Ticonderoga, blown...
  15. JB

    Birdwatchers: What is a common name for Pyrrhuloxia?

    I have a few of these cardinal-like birds at The Hideout.<br /><br />I have no idea how to pronounce it. Is there a common name that I can use in conversation?<br /><br />They look a lot like a female cardinal, but have more red, yellow (vs. red) beaks. The red on the male is at the tip of the...
  16. JB

    Your favorite TV fishing show, and why?

    I am mostly a freshwater fisherman and I like to watch fishing on TV, especially in the late winter when piscatoriosis (fishing fever) is at it's peak.<br /><br />Most fishing shows irritate me with their endless infomercial tone and "star" promotion. :mad: <br /><br />My favorite is "Spanish...
  17. JB

    REMINDER: This is not a classified section.

    I have deleted several "For Sale" posts within the past few days.<br /><br />This forum is offered to us, free, by iboats. iboats sells engines and offers a classified section to sell boats and engines.<br /><br />Out of respect to our host, let's not use their facilities to compete with...
  18. JB

    LANCE IS FOUND!!! REJOICE!!

    Lance turned up at his Mother's home in Minneapolis this morning. He is in poor mental condition. She is taking him to a local private Psych Hospital.<br /><br />Heidi has asked me to covey her tearful gratitude to all of you who have responded to her crisis with your prayers, support and...
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    JB has troubles,

    My son-in-law has disappeared. :( <br /><br />He went shopping Sunday, bought a couple of antiques, then vanished. There has been no evidence found to suggest that he planned to disappear.<br /><br />Your thoughts and prayers would be appreciated. My daughter and three of my grandsons are...
  20. JB

    Say, Mattttt. How long at half staff?

    If our President declared a period of National mourning for the Columbia crew, I missed it.<br /><br />How long should we keep our flags at half staff to honor their memory?
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