Recent content by Mel Taylor

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    White Gas, Can Someone Refresh My Memory?

    Way back in the olden days (IOW, the early 50's) when I first began to pay attention to outboard motors, I seem to remember that outboards ran on so-called white gas instead of regular gasoline. I'm almost certain I remember my dad going to a particular boat sales and tackle shop in Las Cruces...
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    Advair Anyone?

    My doctor just prescribed Advair for me. Probably won't have to be on it for more than a few months, but regardless of that, cheapest I can find locally is $285.00 per month. Anyone here have any idea where I can get it for a more reasonable price?
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    Painting Aluminum Plate

    I recently bought a 16' Blue Fin aluminum boat. The previous owner had converted one of the seat/floatation chambers into a live well complete with a crudely made plywood lid. I replaced the floatation foam and made a new top out of a piece cut from an aluminum "Beware of the Dog" sign purchased...
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    Hoo Boy! Did she really just say that?

    Our synagogue holds a worship service every Saturday morning. One of our members is a woman in her late 70s/early 80s. She isn't homeless but looks and dresses like one of the homeless ones. Has both full upper and lower dentures but seldom wears them. Clothes don't look to be overly clean...
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    Not Necessarily a SHT Although It Might Be.

    (Or maybe it's just one of the odd things people do with their boats). But interesting in any case, Be sure and watch the video. http://emissourian.com/news/top_stories/article_99fe917a-8f2f-11e1-bf72-001a4bcf887a.html
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    Who else makes Ceviche?

    Just wondering who else makes Ceviche and what ingredients you use? Especially which seafood. Because of dietary restrictions I pretty much have to stick to fish with fins and scales. And, because I'm a long way from the ocean, usually use black bass fillets. Talapia is OK, but the meat is a tad...
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    Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

    Re: What a deal!!! Re: What a deal!!! FROM: http://elpaso.en.craigslist.org/boa/2754029866.html 1978 boat boat boat - $2500 (east el paso) Date: 2012-01-13, 1:09PM MST Reply to: sale-tp7qd-2754029866@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] needs fiber glass work. no trailer. runs. has...
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    Carrying an Oar in the Boat

    I have a 14' Mirrocraft with a tiller steered 30 HP Evinrude on it. It has full bench seats front and rear. Where the third (center) bench seat would normally be, there is a tool box on each side with a "walk through" opening in the middle . Sides of the bench seats go nearly to the floor. I...
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    Anyone recognize this guy?

    I'm not sure, but I think he's the same guy at the dealership here who explained how a simple oil change on my truck led to the discovery of a problem that necessitated a complete rebuild of the entire truck. None of which was covered by warranty, of course. Cost was approximately the same too...
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    How to identify Make and Application of Prop?

    I have a used stainless steel prop that was given to me a couple of years ago. I don't have any use for it and, since it won't fit my 30 horse Evinrude, probably never will. Naturally I would like to sell it if I could determine what make and model of motor it fits. Problem is the only...
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    It's raining!!!!

    After four months or so without any measurable precipitation it started raining here a few minutes ago. My wife and I were sitting at our computers when the beautiful smell of wet greasewood (creosote bush) began to waft in through the open window of our office/computer room. We went to the...
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    Beer Can Junkies?

    I admit it! I confess. My wife and I are incurable aluminum can scavengers. We've tried to kick the habit but just can't. At the lake, when we stop at a rest stop on a trip, or when we go for our morning bike rides, whenever we see a stray beer or soda can, out comes the plastic bag and in goes...
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    25 Horse Evinrude Starter Amperage Draw?

    My son has a 14ft Lone Star aluminum boat with a 1985, 25 Horse, tiller steered, Evinrude outboard on it. Starter button is, of course, on the motor The battery is located under the middle bench seat. He is doing some refurb work on the boat and needs to reroute the cables between battery and...
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    Fishing for Carp?

    I haven't fished for any thing but Bass with artificial lures since I was a kid. Now I want to do some carp fishing and haven't the foggiest notion of what to use for bait, what size hooks, etc. I will be using the same tackle I use for bass: fiberglass rods with bait casting reels, and will...
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    Congress Changing Calendar? Not Good!

    From: The Association Press WASHINGTON, DC -- 4/1/11 Americans have less than three weeks to block a federal regulation that would change the calendar so that the first day of April would always fall on a Monday. Ostensibly, this move by the Federal Trades Committee is for the...
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