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    funny- ministers game

    A minister decided to do something a little different one Sunday morning. He said, "Today, in church, I am going to say a single word and you are going to help me preach. Whatever single word I say, I want you to sing whatever hymn that comes to your mind."<br /><br />The pastor shouted out...
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    GPS cost of ownership?

    being pressured by santa to give a specific choice<br />for MY new GPS. <br />i am curious about hidden costs including s/w etc.<br />regards,<br />M.Y.
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    I now hate ladybugs!

    oh the sweet, cute ladybug. keeps the aphids off<br />my roses and is an all around cute, loved bug.<br />well... I now HATE them!<br />each year when the weather gets cold here in NY<br />farmland, there are a few smart bugs that know<br />enough to try to come inside and hibernate for<br />the...
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    MY dream car?

    if you could buy any car ever made, brand new off<br />the floor today, what would it be and why?<br />so hard to chose, (I know) so double posts are<br />welcome. <br />think my first choice would be a nice muscle car.<br />1967 chevelle SS convertible :D <br />why? beautiful lines and really...
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    turkey tips and advice

    here's a good tip when makin gravy from the turkey<br />drippins. pour drippins into a small sauce pan,<br />then add a cup of really cold water. it will <br />solidify the fat so you can easily remove it<br />before preparing the gravy.<br />am hungry all ready :)
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    2 blade props?

    my 16' bowrider with merc 1150 came with the<br />origional 2 blade merc prop, but since it was<br />pretty beat up, i never ran it and went out and<br />got a new 3 blade. were these 2 blades used<br />in the early 70's for a reason? not unhappy with<br />the 3 blade, but curious about the 2...
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    medicare bill passes congress

    I have not thoroughly researched it myself, so<br />not sure how effective it will be... however I<br />do like 1 part of the bill: (source MSNBC.com)<br />medical savings accounts<br />"The bill would allow people with high-deductible health insurance policies — at least $1,000 a year for...
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    Iboats 10 most wanted

    #1 Derwood. boy could he spin a yarn :D <br />#2...
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    war games

    somewhat interesting battlefield scenario.<br /> http://www.rl.af.mil/tech/papers/ModSim/LgScale.html
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    FAQ's we think will help

    rather than just randomly throwing a topic in the<br />new FAQ section, hoping it's acceptable...<br />seems like we should first have a discussion and<br />suggestions on what is best with ALL the members.<br />I'll start it off here; an "answer" that explains<br />the archived info here and...
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    DC sniper guilty!

    at least we got this one right...<br /> http://www.msnbc.com/news/980078.asp
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    what year is my Johnson/Evinrude?

    some helpful links to find out the year of outboard motors by serial number:<br />(can you guys help me post the correct links please?)<br />sears/eska:<br /> http://home.earthlink.net/~brixent <br /><br /> http://www.outboard-boat-motor-repair.com/Default.htm
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    winter checklist

    might be helpful to folks to list some things that<br />can be done over the off season to minimize any<br />problems in the spring.<br />I'll start it off... <br />1)turn the steering at least once a month to keep<br />it freed up.
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    MerControl schematics

    looking for the tech. blow up pics with part mumbers.<br />1970,(white)with high idle arm & tach plug on front.<br />winter project :rolleyes: <br />thanks in advance,<br />M.Y.
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    govt. waste rant

    just read an article about the new $20 bill that<br />has been introduced, only to find out the the govt.<br />spent $32 million on the ad campaign? <br />can anyone give me a good reason why they need this?<br />when I think of all that could be done with that money....<br /> :mad:
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    I/O to OB conversion

    seriously considering picking up an old Starcraft<br />Islander Al. hull and converting it to OB. do you<br />think it would be necc. to fabricate a splashwell?<br />thanks,<br />M.Y.
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    what's it weigh???

    anyone know how much this boat weighs? <br />1967 Starcraft Islander 21',(AL) I/O. <br />and how much it would weigh if the I/O was removed? <br />considering converting one to an O/B.
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    wireless network?

    thinking bout upgrading my current hard wired home<br />network (4 puters) to a wireless network...<br />is wireless as reliable? interferrence issues?<br />thanks in advance,<br />M.Y.
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    near Alliance, OH?

    been lookin 4 an old Starcraft Islander and a pal<br />found one in Alliance, OH. has a 115hp j-rude OB,<br />but care less about motor... will strap my 115<br />merc to it if I buy it. if someone knowledgable<br />in the area was willing to do a survey for me, I<br />would give them the motor...
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    has the UN lost it's place?

    50 years ago, when the UN was formed<br />it took weeks/months for information<br />to get to the people of interest...<br />during this time the UN had a valuable <br />role in world affairs.<br />I am not yet ready to say the UN is not<br />viable, but they r sure not current IMHO!<br />(hook)...
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