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    Check out what the Mexican Army just found ...

    ... 540 assault rifles, .50-caliber rifles, 165 grenades, 500,000 rounds of ammunition & 14 sticks of TNT were found at a house in the city of Reynosa, Mexico, just accross the boarder from McAllen, Texas. I wonder what they had in mind to do with them? Don't no why I am posting...
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    What kind of people swamp other peoples boats on purpose?

    Maybe this will lead to an answer, to that age old question. No big surprises, but interesting none the less. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Press Release 08-199 Bullies May Enjoy Seeing Others in Pain November 7...
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    USCG is downsizing

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    Toons are ...

    ... slow and boring. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep6ghCxoqKQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW69k7Y-QFM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjjcFVh5pHA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCEF6zOFj2o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o5MFbC0ifA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSgNt0ZD7aM...
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    German Oktoberfest

    German Oktoberfest (one and a half hours beer tent fun) 1x - Beer – 20.50 CAD 1x - Water - 15.50 CAD 1x - Coke – 15.00 CAD 1x - Grilled Chicken (half a chicken) – 40.00 CAD 1x - Table reservation (per person) - 44.50 CAD 1x - “why the heck did I buy this” (stupid T-Shirt) – 48.00 CAD...
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    CATransplant on a stick

    Look what I found! :D Watermelon Flavored CATransplant Head Lollipops Once you get over the initial reluctance to put a human head in your mouth, you'll find that the subtle contours and watermelon flavor of these CATransplant Head Lollipops are worth the strange looks you'll get as you suck...
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    Jellyfish Gone Wild

    Environmental Change and Jellyfish Blooms National Science Foundation (NSF) 1. 1/3 of the total weight of all life in Monterey Bay is from gelatinous animals. 2. 3 minutes after a person is stung by a deadly box jellyfish, s/he may be dead. 3. 8 years after fast-reproducing comb jellies...
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    New eBay scams in Europe!

    Organized European crime networks are now using eBay to legally scam sellers on high ticket items. Electronics, Boats, Motorcycles, Cars, & Trucks. Here goes ... 1.Very early in these auctions, they “low ball” bid, way below market value. 2.Within seconds a couple accomplices will both bid...
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    Evinrude Fastwin 18 HP - advice please

    I found a 1960 (I think) Fastwin 18 HP Model Number: 150 32 B 23 11 What do you think about these old motors? Is it worth anything in this condition, if it runs as good as it looks. I won't have a chance to test it myself, E-Bay. It is from a motorcycle shop, they took it as a down payment...
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    Hurricane Ike Damage - Power & Water Information by Zip Code

    For those having family there, or those wishing information on the availability of power and water in their own neighborhoods, here is an extensive list of up-to-date information organized by zip codes. http://media.myfoxhouston.com/news/ikezipcodereports/index.html
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    Are we stupid, or what?

    I know I said I would stay out of Dockside chat, but I am back already. I lied, so what. :D I am painting the apartment top to bottom, and I need excuses to not paint, I am getting bored. My “Honey 2 do list” is long, and I am trying to work some of it off. It is almost as bad as sanding...
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    Ike Report - Boat Storage in Galveston burns in uncontrolled fire.

    An “inferno” (news terminology) has engulfed 125+ boats in storage at the "Galveston Yacht Basin" near the city's downtown. The Fire department can not respond for obvious reasons. Who would have thought that you would need fire insurance to cover the damage done to your boat, during the...
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    USCG Flotatation Standards for rebuilds

    I just spoke to friend in Florida (regular Hurricane call), who is rebuilding a older wooden boat that he intended to restore to it's original look, while updating the power, mechanicals, & controls. He called the Coast Guard to ask about the newer flotation methods, for a project of the sort he...
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    Transporting small 2 stroke motors?

    I have noticed if I transport my old 6HP Rude on it's side, it takes 10 to 30 pulls to start it. If I make my girlfriend take the other car :rolleyes:, and stand the motor up in the passenger area, it starts the first pull, whether it is cold or not, even without the choke pulled. If I bring...
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    Post RIB/SIB photos here!

    These are from the Canadian Coast Guard's Port Weller SAR Station Niagara.
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