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  1. Bob_VT

    Whitehall, NY Locks

    While I was traveling today I took a few minutes to watch the locks which are very busy at this time of the year. 300' long 44' wide and a 16' depth change all in about 6 minutes. The water is let into the locks via valves and exits the same way.....no pumps involved. CLICK ON PICTURE FOR...
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    Why do we love children?

    Found on the net..... :D 1) NUDITY I was driving with my three young children one warm summer evening when a woman in the convertible ahead of us stood up and waved. She was stark naked! As I was reeling from the shock, I heard my 5-year-old shout from the back seat, ?Mom, that lady isn?t...
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    Happy Birthday SS Mayfloat

    YO GRANDPA!!!! Happy Birthday!!! :D:D:D
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    Interesting "Floor" covering

    Yesterday I saw a Starcraft for sale on the side of the road..... darn right I stopped :D It was a 1978 Open Bow yadda yadda yadda and there was a piece of paper attached to the windshield..... New wood floor new floor covering ..... So I peaked inside..... the "floor" was a piece of linoleum...
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    Starcraft Supersport The Project Begins-SPLASHED 7-15-10

    http://forums.iboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28503&d=1242690037 http://forums.iboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28505&d=1242690052 http://forums.iboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28504&d=1242690045 http://forums.iboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31950&d=1246500411...
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    So much for the next generation

    The wife and I attended a charity event this past Saturday night. They had some gambling, food and all local people. It was actually a Kiwanis event. Typical carnival style wheel of chance. Well when I broke a $20 I was given all $2 bills as change. It was pretty smart because people were...
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    Ed McMahon RIP

    Ed McMahon RIP :( just on the news
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    Unique Father's Day

    On Memorial Day I lost an Uncle. He was basically the last male of the generatrion in the family. I feel as if I have moved up into the older generation with his passing :( I lost my Father 10 years ago. Today I will see my son and his children.... it's a special day. To everyone here I...
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    Signs

    Signs :D
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    Going to Walmart

    I think this may have been posted here once before.... :) In your 20?s: Stop what you are doing. Shave, take a shower, blow dry your hair, brush your teeth, floss , and put on clean clothes. Check yourself in the mirror and flex. Add a dab of your favorite cologne because you never know, you...
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    Bayrunner Baja - Valco 17'

    Interesting encounter yesterday. I was driving down the road and saw an aluminum boat at a used car dealer. I recognized the boat as a Valco which is really a west coast boat. I stopped in later to get a closer look (and I am friends with that dealer) and the boat was brand new on a...
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    Okay you domesticated people Washer/Dryer

    I have been through a few sets of W/D over the years. I have an old frigidaire set that was passed to me now and prior to that set I have always had kenmores. Well the current dryer has had the radish :( and it's toast. I have researched the parts on-line and it will be quite a bit to get it...
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    Oh did I pull one!!

    My brother is a gunsmith with a BATFE License..... and I have a BATFE explosive license...... needless to say we are very carefull to stay within the guidelines and regulations. Someone local here gave me a bunch of 20MM cannon shells that were empty...... once fired. Dirty and tarnished but...
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    I just need to yell

    Di you ever have one of those days where you just needed to YELL! Grrrrrrrrr. Today is one of those days! I feel better now :D
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    Vermont Finally Gets on-line

    They finally listed a complete map of the fishing access areas in Vermont http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/fish_accessareas.cfm About time! :) Hmmmm perhaps I acted too fast..... it has NO Details..... typical:redface:
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    Best selling Coupe in the USA

    This will surprise most of you ;) http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,525318,00.html :D
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    Champ spotted in Lake Champlain recently

    http://www.wcax.com/global/story.asp?s=10482541 Could be a moose or a hoax? Complete with video.
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    Frost Advisory

    Yes, you read it right!! Directly from the National Weather Service ... FROST ADVISORY URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BURLINGTON VT 400 AM EDT SUN MAY 31 2009 ...NEAR FREEZING TEMPERATURES EXPECTED ACROSS MANY AREAS TONIGHT...
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    Briggs & Stratton 18.5 twin gurus

    Okay I have this 18.5 hp twin horizontal in my rider. Today when I started it I could not get it above an idle. Last week it was okay.... I have had it for 10+ years and it no longer has the power it used to. I checked that mechanical govenor and everything is in place (no broken...
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    Grand daughter First Birthday

    So she participated in the tradition and we let her eat cake!! :D
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