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    Husqvarna or Stihl Chain saw?

    Since we have moved back to Indiana from Colorado, I have purchased a small "farmette" and rejoined my old buddies "wood cuttin' club".<br /><br />They all use and like Stihl chain saws. I like to be different (and create some competition) and am interested in a Husqvarna saw. Mainly looking for...
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    Proctecting OB in freezing conditions

    My buddy would like to use his 25HP Suzuki in MN next week.<br /><br />It's possible that night time temps (days too) could drop below freezing.<br /><br />Since it is not practical to pull it off to drain, what is the best to protect it?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Keep Suzuki from freezing?

    My buddy has a 25HP Suzuki that he plans to take to MN next week.<br /><br />The concern is nightime temps may drop below freezing, but the motor will stay on the boat, which will remain in the water<br /><br />Is there any good way to protect it while it is not fully drained?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Any web page gurus out there?

    Now getting into web page building using Golive and now Dreamweaver.<br /><br />I can't seem to get the background color of the graphic to exactly match the page background test color (#669933), when viewed on certain monitors. The difference leaves a noticable "box" between the two color...
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    Anyone know Newport News, VA?

    My wife is considering a Physical Therapy job in that area.<br /><br />I'm also looking for IT work and was wondering how the market is there, especially with defense companies in the Hampton Roads area.<br /><br />Is Newport News a good place to live, or does everyone commute elsewhere? How is...
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    Anyone recently sold a home?

    We are getting ready to put our first home on the market.<br /><br />We would like to sell it fairly quick (who wouldn't?) and the market here is "ok", but not hot.<br /><br />Our choices are mostly:<br /><br />1. Sell it ourselves.<br /><br />2. Use a "flat rate realtor" (e.g Assist2sell)(cost...
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    Anyone know about New Bern, NC?

    The better half is looking at a healthcare job in New Bern.<br /><br />Looks picturesque, but have not found any real information on life in that area.<br /><br />Any input appreciated.<br /><br />Marty
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    Any O/O truckers out there?

    Im burnt on my current career, looking for something different and I do have some driving experience (Cement mixer, tri axle dump - 15 years ago).<br /><br />FedEx is looking for an O/O of a small 12' under truck in North Carolina, for ground deliveries and claims you can gross $60k year.<br...
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    What's happening in Florida?

    Calmly reading a finance magazine while my son was getting a tooth filled (lucky me, they don't let parents in), they listed a forecast (from the Bureau of Labor Statistics) of the highest job growth areas in the U.S., in the next few years.<br /><br />Florida had about a third of the cities...
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    Anyone know about handgun values?

    I have a stainless AMT backup .380 with 2 clips (added the aluminum ends). It 23 years old and has fired about 100 rounds.<br /><br />I don't shoot anymore and since my kids are getting older, I don't even want it in the house.<br /><br />I would be willing to sell to a dealer for much less than...
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    Dispose of old computer monitors.

    Any IT pros (or anyone else) that has experience properly and legally disposing of broken PC monitors?<br /><br />We have quotes from $14 to $40 each to dispose.<br /><br />Some have offered to pick up for free, but what is their incentive and we don't want the EPA finding them in a ditch...
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    Eagle/Lowrance - same stuff?

    I'm looking for a finder in the sub $200 area.<br /><br />The Eagle 320 looks to be nearly the same as the Lowrance X87, minus Flashtrac and fastgraph, for about $90 less.<br /><br />Is the build quality the same, or to spend more bucks for the X87.<br /><br />Any suggestions or info welcome.
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    Temp sensor worthwhile on fishfinder?

    Just wondering if anyone gets any value from having (and paying extra for)a temperature sensor on a fish finder.<br /><br />Since they are only reading surface temps, are they not much help if fishing thermoclines?<br /><br />Any thoughts welcome.
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    Fishfinder with downrigger problem.

    Big surprise.<br /><br />After installing my killer electric downriggers, my cheapie Humminbird finder freaks out and constantly alerts towards the surface, whenever they are down.<br /><br />Could this be the shallow alert triggering, or maybe the wide scan?<br /><br />The Hummimbird is heading...
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    First start of the year a long one?

    This is the second season on a 2001 40HP Johnson 2 stroke.<br /><br />For winterization, I just basically ran in some fuel stabilzier and shot a little WD40 into the cylinders. The fuel tank stayed attached all winter.<br /><br />At the boat ramp last Sunday (warm day) I primed and cranked...
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    "Finishing" Aluminum

    I found a great price on some extruded aluminum tubing, to mount my downriggers to. I should be able to bolt everything on, but may have a couple of flat pieces welded on, to attach rod holders.<br /><br />When complete, I would like to "finish" the AL to give it a decent, uniform look. <br...
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    Is this just a bunch of gas?

    The President Bush pledged $1.5 billion for hydrogen fuel research.<br /><br />GM is spending tons of their $$ on developing hydrogen cars, power generators and even hydrogen fuel cells for cordless power saws.<br /><br />They say building cars will be small potatos for them, once hydrogen fuel...
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    Any Information Technology pros out there?

    I manage a small IT group(3)that handles everything from PCs,phones,Windows servers, and some secondary UNIX support.<br /><br />As you all may know and i smy experience, IT work is basically troubleshoot and fix this troubleshoot and fix that, install this, install that and attend some...
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    Wiring electric downriggers.

    I have two Scotty electrics, I'll need to wire. My fuse block is under the steering console and the battery is at the stern, where the DRs will be installed. The boat is a 16.5 ft aluminum.<br /><br />Is it too much length (to the battery) to wire these into the fuse block?<br /><br />I have...
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    Is custom aluminum fabrication expensive?

    Just looking for ideas to build mounts for fishing downriggers. Nothing too crazy, maybe a straight piece of AL extrudes, with a riser on each end and some mounting holes.<br /><br />I know shop costs vary, but is it possible to get some hunks of aluminum cut and welded for less than an arm and...
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