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  1. Bob_VT

    XP, Norton, AVG

    Win XP and my Norton has expired (yipee ;) ) I decided to purchase AVG with the goodies and a 2 year subscription. I use a free copy at work. WOW! What a huge differance. AVG has nailed 13 virus problems :eek: and is doing a great job. :) Bye bye Norton.... never again. :D
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    Tiger Woods In Ireland

    Taking a wee break from the golf course nearby, Tiger Woods drove his new Ferrari into an Irish gas station, where an attendant greeted him in the typical Irish manner, unaware who this "Yank" golf celebrity was. "Top of the morning' to ya!" the Irishman smiled, doffing his cap. As Tiger got...
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    Old Bessie........

    A farmer named Clyde had a car accident. In court, the trucking company's fancy lawyer was questioning Clyde. "Didn't you say, at the scene of the accident, "I'm fine," asked the lawyer. Clyde responded, "Well, I'll tell you what happened. I had just loaded my favorite mule, Bessie, into...
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    Sometimes you win one.

    Saturday while I was driving through town I saw a yard sale (you can't help but see them at this time of the year)..... and there was a large homemade picnic table with a 4 sale sign. I glanced at it as I drove by and reminded myself that I have planned on building one (one of those yearly...
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    Spell

    I thought I would start a simple thread based on iboats....... As I read a few posts I have discovered a few :redface: spelling errors. These are obvious errors and not ones from faulty typing..... I ran into these random words this evening. Varifyin Bote Grunds Find any others? Add...
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    Bondo Got weather??

    That storm front seemed to be stalled near your neck of the woods. I think VT will be lucky with this one.
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    Knee Jerk reaction or common sense

    Okay, I did it. I am not sure if I consider it a knee jerk reaction or common sense but I ordered my home heating oil delivery today. I have a 1000 gallon tank which allows for one delivery and I usually consume 700-800 gallons per year. The prices I have been getting were from a low of 2.39...
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    Define Dock Buster

    Simple question. What is the old Mercury Dock Buster and why? Have seen the term used and I have never seen a clear answer. :confused: Thanks, Bob
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    JB + Rain = ??

    JB, Seems like your section of the world has been under a rain cloud for a LONG time. How's it going? Bob
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    Pearly Gates

    Two doctors and an HMO manager are killed in a train wreck and line up at the Pearly Gates for admission to heaven. Saint Peter asks them to identify themselves. One doctor steps forward and says, "I was a pediatric spine surgeon. I helped hundreds of kids overcome their deformities."...
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    Farmington, CT ??? INFO

    Fellow iboater's I could use a touch of assistance. My son, his wife and my grandson are having to move to Farmington, CT for his job. I am not thrilled with it but it is a good career move and it has to happen. Any iboats folks near there? Any advice on housing? Any specific places to...
  12. Bob_VT

    Lesson's Learned

    Recently, I did a complete re-gasket and re-seal on my inline 6 Mariner 115. I learned a few lessons I thought I would pass along........ Thank you everyone here for the advice! Keep a detailed list of every wire removed (mark every wire) and keep a list of every bolt and bracket removed...
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    Hearing Aid

    Two elderly neighbors were talking the other day and one said to the other: "Hey I just bought a new hearing aid the other day, best hearing aid I've ever had, thing cost over 4,000 dollars." "Great!" said his friend. "What kind is it?" "About 12:30."
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    Grass cutting

    http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=34263&highlight=grass I looked up my old post to see when this annual event happened last year..... it appears that I managed to get away with an additional week this year. Did the first grass cutting today :( Not one of my enjoyable chores.
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    Admiral Aspeck!!

    Congratulations! :D
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    Ironic

    We are all feeling the gas price crunch.......... Isn't it ironic that most of the people on this board are involved in one of the least fuel efficient hobbies............ Boating! Talk about MPG!
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    Serious deleted item help on computer

    Here's the situation......... Boss got a new laptop and passed the old one along....... THOUGHT all the photos were copied onto CD's (did not ask for help). When the CD's were placed into the new laptop they are empty :eek: All the photos were sent to the recycle bin and then the bin was...
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    Clams... Inline experts...

    Replacing all the gaskets. Got the powerhead apart (left the pistons along no ring compressors available). What sealants should I use on the surfaces and gaskets? I have a concern on the water jacket by the spark plugs. I also did not mess with the exhaust plates. Carb kits are enroute...
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    Miracle

    One morning a man comes into the church on crutches. He stops in front of the holy water and splashes some of it on both of his legs, then throws away his crutches. An altar boy witnessed the scene and runs into the rectory to tell the priest what he'd just seen. Without batting an eye...
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    I think people here will build this

    Need a project
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