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  1. BWR1953

    Time for a new laptop.

    I typically “jump in” to learn about recent tech when I need it, then I buy it and get back out. I generally don't stay up to date. Such is the case now. :cool: I prefer Windows. My current laptop is a Dell e6500 running Windows 7, which was built in 2008 and which I purchased used 3 years...
  2. BWR1953

    Cutting cable TV

    My cable bill has gotten to be ludicrous in cost. It’s gone up over 150% since Spectrum took over several years ago. :mad-new: My current bundled CATV service: No premium channels. Whole house WiFi. Whole house DVR Three cable boxes, including 1 DVR. Landline phone. 100MBPS internet My TV...
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    I need a timing light

    I've been beating my brains in trying to find a suitable timing light for my 2-stroke outboard engines. :grumpy: I'd ordered one which took over a week to arrive. Got it out of the box and it was defective. Sent it back. Did more research and ordered a different one from a different vendor...
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    I need a part number for a neutral safety switch remote control (1985 Merc 50HP ELPT)

    1985 Mercury 50HP ELPT, 4 cylinder, 2-stroke. Power tilt & trim. I've searched for hours today and just can't find the part number for the neutral safety interlock. I'm sure that it's been used on a variety of engines but I want to be sure that I'll get the right one if needed. My remote is...
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    How do I get this apart? (1985 50HP ELPT)

    I want to replace the bushings and spacers on my power trim cylinders. How do I get this done? I removed the outside bolt and the inside locknut but that's as far as I can go. I thought that I might be able to pry the stud out, but that didn't happen. How does it work? :confused: The end...
  6. BWR1953

    Comet Neowise

    Anybody paying any attention to the comet? It won't be back for 6,800 years. I certainly won't be around then! :p My family and I finally got a look at it tonight. Skies were finally clear of clouds. It was very faint because of the hazy atmosphere here. But we finally made it out with...
  7. BWR1953

    Contagion (2011 movie)

    My wife and I watched this movie a few days ago. It's really eerie how close it is to what's going on in the world with Covid-19 now. :cool:
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    Looking to trade

    Will trade for new 2020 F-150 Raptor. Don't low-ball me, I know what I have. :D
  9. BWR1953

    Insight spacecraft just landed on Mars

    I watched it live on the NASA channel. I was holding my breath just like the folks in the control room. Completely nerded out. Brings back big time memories for me. :nod: :D The first image from the lander on the ground has already been received...
  10. BWR1953

    What it was, was football

    A classic for all you football fans out there. :lol:
  11. BWR1953

    B.A.S.S. vs MLF

    I haven't been paying much attention to the bassin' world other than struggling to regain my old skills when I get a chance.:cool: I've been a Bassmaster for some 35 years and was surprised to learn of the major changes happening there when I read my November issue of B.A.S.S. Times. Turns out...
  12. BWR1953

    Life

    :playful:
  13. BWR1953

    You're different from me... so you're WRONG!

    There. I said it. :lol:
  14. BWR1953

    So where should I put this thing?

    :D In here? Oops... pardon my thumb! :rolleyes:
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    Hurricane Michael

    Doesn't look like it'll hit in my area. Might get some rain. Florida panhandle likely to have landfall in the next couple days. Let's stay safe out there!
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    The Sea

    How true!! :lol:
  17. BWR1953

    A little rod repair action

    Went out to the garage this afternoon planning on sharpening hooks and doing some general tackle preparation for a fishing trip this evening. And found a problem. I've had this 6' 6" MH Shakespeare Ugly Stik for well over 30 years. Caught a bazillion fish with it over the years. And missed...
  18. BWR1953

    Beware vehicles with wraps!

    My wife saw something interesting on her way home from work yesterday. There was an SUV in the left lane ahead of her. She saw lots of "advertising" on the wrap for Florida with pix of sunny beaches, palm trees and so forth. Just like any other car or truck advertising AC Repair or Real...
  19. BWR1953

    RIP Gunny

    R Lee Ermey passed away from pneumonia complications. ​ A very good man. Sempe Fi!
  20. BWR1953

    GOES-S launch

    The weather looks good for the big Atlas-5 launch vehicle to lift the GOES-S into orbit at 1702 EST. We're watching live coverage on NASA-TV and if all goes well, we'll be able to see the rocket heading skyward from the vantage point at the end of my driveway after it lifts off. We have partly...
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