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    Home Security Cameras

    Don't know if its the season or what, but some burglaries here in the hood, including my pickup have me considering outdoor cameras. I don't know anything about them and any ideas or tips are appreciated. Wired, Wireless, DVD, WiFi? We have local company's that do alarm/camera installs, I'm...
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    Need a new washer.

    The fancy one made a bang and is dead. Broke a plastic gizmo opening the lid. She wants the simplest reliable washer available. The less bells and whistles, the better. Any thoughts/recommendations?
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    Uvalde, Texas

    Oldest son says he is going to move there with his job. Kind of worries his Mom and I. Sure would appreciate hearing something positive about the area. Thanks for any thoughts.
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    BBQ Gas Feed Problem

    Intermittent gas problem. Full tank. One time it lights just fine and the next time no gas feeds. Undo the regulator from the tank a time or two and get flow again. Once lit, no problem. Bad regulator or what? I have two tanks and same problem with both. Thanks......
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    Come on Exxon!!

    An oil spill in the Yellowstone River!! http://billingsgazette.com/special-section/news/oil-spill/ Good grief :facepalm:
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    Washer starts by itself?

    Just had it happen. Lid is up, no-one around, and it started, shot water, ran for a moment, and shut down all by itself. Never had it happen before. No electric storms or phenomenon going on. Its about a 6 year old Kenmore Elite top loader. Anyone have this happen? We will be unplugging it when...
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    Social Security, Now or Later?

    Crunching numbers, trying to decide weather to file at 62 or wait till I'm older for the additional monthly income. Curious how others see it or have done it. We can live without the income at the moment.
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    What kind of weed killer?

    I've used Roundup for years with good results. Is there a product that works the same for less money? Sprayed today and I'm about out. Roundup is about $100 a gal. here.
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    Furnace Problem

    The other morning we woke up to the smell of electrical burning. Turned out to be the forced air unit in the attic. There was about a 1 1/2" hole burned in the control circuit board and some of the attached wiring was melted. The breaker for the furnace was thrown or it could have been bad...
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    Lawyers aren't that bad.

    Needed a Notary and was at the bank anyway. Nice lady said sure if its bank business. Well, it wasn't bank connected, so no go. Went by the attorney's office, prepared to pay, and lo and behold, got the document notarized for free.
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    Parked the boat 10 months ago..............

    1/4 tank of fuel and no additives. Think it will start?
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    Poor Nursing or typical Employees? What would you do?

    My 87 year old mother in law is in the hospital following surgery. My wife visits to check on her, and as she passes the nurse's station on the MIL's ward, she can hear her mom crying for help over the nurse's BS'ing session. None of the nurse's move to help until my wife makes it loud and...
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    Laws I don't agree with etc.

    The Belmont thread is too long, so I thought I'd start something else.:% In California, goods made from kangaroo leather aren't allowed. I don't know why:/ Some states don't allow the sale of liquor on Sundays. ??? Maybe you know of some laws that just don't make any sense. Please share, and...
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    Yamaha V-8 350hp

    I see on another site that Yamaha is showing their new outboard at the Miami show.
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    Duramax & Allison

    I'm considering a new pickup and wondering how those of you that own the GMC/Chevrolet HD's like them. Thanks for any info.
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    Where is the Texas Hill Country

    A friend is telling me how pretty this area is and I'm curious as to what Texans consider "The Hill Country" Just where and how big it is. Is it all private property? Thanks for any insight.
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    Thinking of 2101 Striper ..2001

    Check seastriper.com for the lowdown. Good luck;)
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    Good for John McCain

    He carried on after being booed by labor activists. I like him for who doesn't like him. Its simple, get over it.
  19. J

    Gun repair.......help.......

    Ruger 10/22. After cleaning, and in the process of re-assembly. The bolt stop pin was a little tight...so I hit it a little harder. Now my receiver has a "hair-line" crack from the bolt stop pin to the rear pin that holds the trigger assembly. The crack doesn't go clear through. How do I fix it...
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    Anybody else listen to Dave's Diner?

    Just old music that I enjoyed when it was "new" :cool:
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