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Joe was extra nice to me he got me a Marlin bolt action 12 gauge slug master. I also got a few other items for my gun collection. A new spotter scope, a trucolor aim and point for my PPS 43C zombie killer and a promise for the 16 inch 9MM barrel from the machine shop. A new set of spiral deep cycle batteries for the boat and a few metal working tools for the garage. Thank you Santa and all of his elves. Art

Look at the wire colors and then check the schematic for the box that you have. It could be for speed control, tach, oil pressure etc. Art

Here in the States Either UPS or FedEx are our two main carriers. They will deliver to residential as well as commercial buildings and seem to take the best care of packages. Art

Looks like a good time was had by all. Art

I have been a bridgestone fan for many years running them on both the pick up and the work van. They are good solid tires and while we do not get the same amount of snow you all do the snow we do get can be as much as 24 inches in a dump. The van will not push thru safely more than 13 inches but the 4x4 will go where I point it. Art

You know some one is going to call you an icehole for that one lol Art

I would call the phone company to see if they can identify the source it just doesn't sound right. Art

Nice of you to go out in the nasty weather so you can feed um fish they will grow up strong. Art

Well done I am still at 38inch Pike but I have a 60lb Blue Catfish under my belt.lol Art

o.k. I think we have strayed wayyyyyyy off the original post and this is not going to end nice. Feel free to go to chat and have the balance of this discussion. Thanks Art

If you are going to be without power and the temperatures in the house could reach freezing don't forget to winterize your house. Turn off the main water and open all of the faucets both hot and cold. If you have a drain valve or bleed on the main water valve open that also. Turn off the breaker to the water heater you can drain the heater if you want it is not likely to freeze over a day or two.. Flush the toilets and then add antifreeze to the tank and the bowls as well as the traps in the sinks. Finally dump a little in the dishwasher and the washer machine. This should try to keep you from having frozen pipes and slit pipes. If you have a question feel free to P.M. me I will answer them as quickly as I can. Art

If you are going to be without power and the temperatures in the house could reach freezing don't forget to winterize your house. Turn off the main water and open all of the faucets both hot and cold. If you have a drain valve or bleed on the main water valve open that also. Turn off the breaker to the water heater you can drain the heater if you want it is not likely to freeze over a day or two.. Flush the toilets and then add antifreeze to the tank and the bowls as well as the traps in the sinks. Finally dump a little in the dishwasher and the washer machine. This should try to keep you from having frozen pipes and slit pipes. If you have a question feel free to P.M. me I will answer them as quickly as I can. Art

O please 5000 rounds wouldn't even get you a redneck badge down here in the USA. lol Art

You two sound like a mortician trying to drum up business. lol The reports we are not getting are from the ones who are down already with no mobile internet capacity. Hopefully everyone will ride out the storm with the least amount of damage. Art

Kind of a gray day but the fish really bring light to the trip. Nice jobs Art

Pocket book puppies or is that your muskie tackle bag? lol Art

I will give you credit for a pike without the picture. Nice trip for sure. Art

Yea I promise yaa that the other sweetbread is one I haven't had to eat in years I just don't care for organ meat for the most parts. Art

I taught defensive driving for DMV for a few years for extra money back in the mid 80's. I wish it was mandatory for all drivers instead of just the ones that had 5 points or more on their license. Art

Merry Christmas back to you Art

Casting spoons. rattle traps and 40 lb braid if you are surfcasting for other than reef fish. I learned this from fishing other areas than Cuba it seems My government does not play well with Cuba a long time ago....sigh. Art

It depends on where you are it ranges from a river we use jetdrive boats on because it is shallow up to 28ft Cruiser I have on the lower Potomac river. The areas are only 60 miles apart by road. It can also be run down to the ocean in 4 hours. The upper Potomac is rich in it's small mouth bass and channel catfish. Lower down below Great Falls you can pick up walleye in a very few selected areas as well as some trophy small mouth. You continue down river where it is still freshwater and will fish for large mouth , striper bass, shad, 4 different species of catfish including the 60lb + blue catfish and the fun to catch snake-heads. We then enter into the brackish to saltwater and then you can fish for 10 different species that are fun and great eating. To fish it effectively you actually need from a canoe to a 30ft bay boat. If you are getting back down here shoot me a P.M. if our schedules are good we can go for a blast or I can give you a few tips on the area. Art

I think I found me a new best friend. I am a sucker for sweet types of breads. nice job. Art

I bet you will change your toon if you ever come down to fish the legendary Potomac River and need a good buddy who can guide and has a boat.lol I will honestly say that I also feel Roy is a better man than me however thanks for the nomination Dan C you a real bud in my life too. Art

If you are lucky the warm front we have here will push up North far enough to give you some relief. Today is short sleeves and 68F and Sunday record breaking 72F. I hate Ice storms they are the one thing that really wreaks havoc down here. Good luck Y'all Art