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  1. rivermouse

    KFC said my $ 20 was a fake

    I went to a local KFC today and when I tried to pay was told they would not take my 20 dollar bill because it was fake. I asked if they had checked it correctly and was told told "yes the money is fake and we will not take it" I was sorta upset so I then took it to my bank and had the money...
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    When will the few items be fixed

    For over a week this site has been broken and wonder just when the few items that keep being mentioned WILL be fixed? I wanta see my avatar..Thanks. Must be more than a few items to take this long. or maybe getting someone to correct the issues that can.. thanks
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    Trying to crank a 50 year old model engine

    I found this engine in a box when I cleaned out the attic of my Dads house. It came off of a model airplane I had when I was around 12 years old back in 1962. Im sure it came from sears but there seems to be no markings on it other than "made in USA" I cant recall how to crank it. I think a...
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    Game ticket ripp off

    Sunday my son and I had planned to go to the Panther game and I gave him some money last week and he had the 2 tickets. At the last minute he wants to take his new girlfriend and was going to get an extra ticket. He bought one from a street seller for 50 bucks several hours before we met up at...
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    noisy note plucker next door

    In the house next door live a retired couple who have allowed their daughter with kids and her husband to move in with them. The son in law for over a year has taken up the hobby of trying to play an electric guitar. Almost every day he goes out into the small garage behind their house and turns...
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    what kind of boat is this

    It doesn't appear to be a tinny. Would it have wooden stringers ? thanks
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    fall boat ride Lake wylie NC

    I took advantage of one of our last nice indian summer days for a little boat ride yesterday. Here is a picture. Hope you like it
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    catfish in colder temps.

    Things are getting cooler here fast. I know mid summer is good for cat fishing but wonder about this time of the year.Are they still laying low in the deep water?
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    Eastern diamond back

    I posted recently about the black snake that got into my house. I am happy they dont have these bad boys in my part of NC. We do have them in the eastern part of the state and this picture was taken by some folks we know that were out hunting near Lumberton NC this past week....shezammm One of...
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    Does several days of rain mess up the fishing?

    I will be at Wrightsville NC at the end of the week . The forecast says a rain front coming up the coast should be cleared out by then. Does this really matter ? The fish are biting ok right now .I plan to fish from a small private pier located on the ICW and some from the topsail beach...
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    Found snake skin in my attic today.

    While getting down some fall stuff my wife had stored in the attic I noticed that I had been sitting on a large snake skin.....I quickly danced back down the pull down attic stairs . Thank GOD I did not see the snake as I was reaching the top of the stairs or I could have been startled and fell...
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    Where to fish near Wrightsvile beach NC

    The wife and I will be staying on the inter coastal waterway oct 14 for several days. This place is several miles from the nearest pier . Is it worth it to try and fish from the shore in the water way or better to just try the pier (johnny mercer pier ). Going out on a boat isnt an option on...
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    question about pee

    What can make the pee stop and start , At idle speed the thing will pee for several seconds and then stop for several seconds then start back etc, The almost new impeller has worked fine for about 5 hours but now I notice this, Any ideas ? It is a 1960 merc 300..thanks
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    Surf fishing question.

    I once went to the beach and found a spot to fish and cast out my line and set the rod in the holder anchored in the sand,A few minutes later some people walking in the surf dont see me fishing and walk into my line. Question is do the beach walkers have the right to think the edge of the surf...
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    This has to fall under stupid I guess

    Last week I took my little tinny to the river to check out the little top I made for it. I heard there may be some light scattered thunderstorms late in the day but figured it was no big deal. I was wrong. It got dark quick when I was a mile from the ramp and after several lightening strikes I...
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    Solution to the hot sun

    I finally made the little top for my small runabout, Cost me about 30 bucks to make. I plan to try it out this week. It is aprox 5 feet by 5 feet and can slide back to enclose the rear behind the front seat I plan to add lights soon and then there will be some all night cat fishing,
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    Links to pictures in archives showing shifter dog positions

    Well I have the foot removed from my merc 300 and cant get every thing to line back up. Are there any pictures or links that may help. thanks
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    poppette valve on a 1960 merc 300

    The engine ran fine when parked last fall. Today it cranked but I quickly noticed no water going through the engine, Can anyone tell me if it has a poppet valve and if so how hard is it to replace? thansk
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    Great place to share love for boats

    I just discovered this forum. Seems to have every thing a boater could want..See you often..
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