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HEY!!!! Virginia twins! How the heck are ya? I got advance copies of the Cuban trip pics but I'm sure he'll post some up for you guys. Just give him a little time to photoshop some clothes on the pics. Shouldn't be too long.

Take all the time you need. I DON'T want to see a bare bear on the beach.

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I am also waiting.........

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Here is a link to the product prep and primer that I used on my 28ft aluminum boat that sits in a marina 24/7.interlux primer You can also find paint info for any color you want to paint the boat at the same website just go to their home page. The top paint that I used was interlux33 but you don't need such a special paint because your boat does not need antifouling applied since it does not live in water. This primer and paint combo will give you a lifetime of bonding and it will help seal any minor rivet leaks as well.

I used a pressure washer on my boat and then garnet sandblaster to finish off the tough spots. If you sand do not burn the rivets with the sander best to use the product Wayne suggested I am sure that he has stripped alot of aluminum during his aircraft restorations. Do you all have a product called Aircraft stripper in the aerosol can??? I use it alot when I am stripping old paint and powdercoating from metal. A little pricey for doing a whole boat but it would be great for spot shooting the areas that did not strip the first time with only a 10 min waiting time.

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Well jeez, if I have to.

 

Please tell me yer boat at least has twin in boards. They don't have to be huge.

 

JF

John if you make it to Virginia I take you out on a boat with twin 318's for some really big Blue cats. The PB on it so far is 54 lbs with a total PB day of 1200 lbs.

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I found that if you want to catch more cats you should switch to circle hooks. The important thing to remember is not to set the hook but to sweep the rod with a slow steady pull. I have found that when using bait and a circle hook that the cats will mostly pick up the bait and move away with the bait in their mouth. As they leave they are crushing the bait to kill it and as the line tightens it pulls the hook up into the corner of the mouth. You will find it is an easy release and more hook-ups just remember if you set a circle hook you will pop it out of their mouths. If you are going for channel cats use a fresh bait either chicken livers or cut bait. The smaller fish will go for the stink baits but as they get bigger they are used to eating fish they are meat eaters and a 10 lb fish will eat a bait that is 4 inches with ease. I use shad here for the big Blue cats and use baits up to 10 inches for the 40-50 lb fish....

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corporate overlord of cyberspace.

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I will give you a report when I get back G.

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good for you I have been a dodge fan for years. I have had all of the big brand name trucks and if it wasn't for my love for Nissan I would still be driving a Dodge pick up truck. I would check to see if the truck has synthetic lubricant in it.... if not I would change it after a few thousand miles I am sure the motorheads will sing the praises of the liquid gold.

P.S. if the tires are spinning then the engines drinkin.....

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Sorry to hear this bernie..... Time will heal your heart and then go to the shelter and give a new life to a dog that needs you.

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Thanks Subway for supporting the local fisheries. You just earned yourself another couple of lunches from a devoted customer.

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I have played around with a few of the 70 and 80's cars and in their day they were fast but give me a 2000+ and then we can talk about lots of HP with minimum weight. I would say though if I am looking to be noticed I love the body lines of the older cars though.

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Soooo is it a coincident that as Rick gained weight that our bandwidth got bigger also.... I smell conspiracy... owell Thanks again for all of the hard work and the money spent on keeping this board going. I am proud of the owners that profit did not cause you to compromise the boards growth.

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Being an MS patient you should have medical clearance for marijuana too which should help as well...used that during my cancer treatments and it worked well.

Man do you know how much you could sell that card for here in the USA....lol Glad to see you back up to fighting weight again. I hope that your stamina is back up as well.

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Roy now we know. the battle of detroit there was a story. the americans saw a mad trapper yelling with a pink tutu on the canadian shore. thank you you saved canada. the truth finally came out.

Well Roy did look much taller when he was young......

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happy birthday to you Joe.... hurry up and get well

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Some of the tubspouts have a lift knob on the end that when you divert it it will cause a loud squeel noise. If thats the case then replacing the spout should be the answer. You may also find that the showerhead is the noise maker if it is a massage type but that is rare.... You can switch the head with another one in the house to test it.

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How ever did this myth of Air in the line get started???? The water pressure in a house is above atmospheric pressure so if you were to get a hole in the line water would spray out before air would rush in. The 2 exceptions to the rule are a venturi that is used on a well tank (very old school and rarely done now a days) or the water heater is scaled up and is boiling the water and creating hydrogen or oxygen gas to be released. Both of the issues will give you sputtering at the faucet not a loud noise. The loose washer in either a faucet or the angle stop valves can cause the noise but will only vibrate when you use the faucet that makes the noise. If the noise appears all by it's self then look at the toilet ballcocks if the flapper is bad then it will cause it to cycle even without anyone using it because the water level has stopped. The easiest way to find out which one it is is to turn one of them off and see if the noise does not appear. Work your way around the house doing one toilet a day and then replace the ballcock and flapper with a FluidMaster 400a ballcock and a good quality flapper (korky). If that does not resolve it then it is time to test the solenoid valves on the washer machine,humidifyer, or the dishwasher all of these will work the same way the faucet rule applies. The last check their is is the Pressure regulating valve that may or may not be located in the main water line were the cutoff valve is to the house. This check and job should be done by a plumber unless you can solder and are familiar with the testing because if you do it wrong you can flood the house or make it so you can't turn the water back on until it is fixed.

Hope this helps

Art

If you have an aluminum boat that sits in the water that has electric run to the dock/marina you should install EXTRA magnesium/zinc anode to a grounded part of the boat. The pitting and corroding you see on the motor is actually happening all over the boat.

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The sheet metal on your forgein trucks are made outta pop can tin it seems, Also, your Nissan has the wrost frame flex outta the whole market.... Seen plenty of pictures of guys warping boxes and what not.

Seen pics of the tail gates being twisted due to so much frame flex.... Working at a GM delaership for 2 yrs, I think I might have saw ONE or TWO trucks in for engine/tranny work.... Not one of the trucks I ever sold had a problem either !

 

Pisses me off a bit..... Because they slap their Nissan name on a truck, All of a sudden its the best unit available ! In my opinion.... The REAL trucks are still number one.

Youll never catch me in the seat of a Nissan or a Toyota.

Normally I would let this pass but you are spewing crap about a truck you haven't even looked at. How is it you can say the frame on the Nissan flexes it is a full box frame that is designed to be used on a future 1 ton vehicle but also their future diesel platform. It is a 1/2 ton truck rated to tow 9500 lbs and is very well engineered. The tailgate is easily removed by lifting it off two 1 inch bolt assy. if that's what your referring to it is not a flex issue so much as a convient and easily removed tailgate. The sheet metal on the truck comes from the same plant that the infinity are made at a car noted for superior fit and form on it's sheetmetal. Nissians are not for everyone and I wouldn't dream of suggesting that they are for everyone but to bash something you don't like with lies ain't right. I base this all on fact and I have owned and drive ALL of the big name trucks and for me at this time it is Nissan over domestic trucks.

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I found when I quit that if you want a real cardio work out and a distraction have a good with the better half and as you are getting some steam up call her one of your past girlfriends names...... then hang on for 8 seconds.....

Actually congradulation bud keep it up before you know it you will have better health and more money to buy toys with.

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I would find the average price thru the internet and coin collector forums. Then E bay with reserve. Anything that does not sell offer to the forums and then see if a dealer wants to buy the rest.

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Sorry to hear this bud I hope you get employed again soon.

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Good deal bud If you get sick of the snow you can come South for a visit.....

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Very nice Jack... I would love to see some of the other work if you arn't to shy.

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Twins???? I didnt know I had it in me...TJ

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