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  5. 911

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    Posted · Edited by onejacker

    Great choices, Kingair.

    Watched the horror begin to unfold at work on September 11th, 2001. My boss, the owner of the company, a financially set individual, and happy family man, weep. I took the news like a medical diagnosis of imminent death, up to a certain point. I was shocked at first, then didn't believe it was true, and then was mad, but I can tell you this for certain: I have never accepted the atrocity of those sorry b a s t a r d s that day, or the days and weeks and months and years following.

    Mark me down as one guy that will never forgive or forget.

  6. Are nick-names just a southern thing?

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    How does one acquire a nickname like "Tater"

    Great question, seajay. I believe the individual I referrenced in my little story had a propensity for eating french-fried potatoes in mass quantities. His evil friends, in an effort to remind him of his affliction, nick-named him "tater", which is "potato" shortened by redneck logic.

    Even a redneck like me knows that "french-fried potato eating guy" is too long for a nick-name.

    Hope this helps.

    pat

  7. Are nick-names just a southern thing?

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    Got a phone call from my old friend Blade the other day. Blade is not his real name, but a nick-name he picked up after he almost killed himself with a pocket knife when he was just a kid. After the phone call, I started thinking about nick-names I have heard over the years. (Yeah, I know, I'm a regular Albert "Hair" Einstien sometimes, but I keep myself amused most of the time.)

    Probably my all-time personal record for nick-names in one gathering was at a dinner table I enjoyed one year in duck camp. Seated around the table were Tater, Rabbit, Free, Blade, Monroe, Byrdman, me, and Wormy. As a matter of fact, I met few people on that trip that seemed to go by there God given name. Must have been the geographical area we were in.

    Do people in other parts of the world have nick-names? Anybody here from Up North, and know anybody with a nick-name?

    pat

  9. If you ever get the oportunity to run over.......

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    Most of my run-in's with them have been on a tractor w/ a bush hog. One trick I have figured out is to put a big stripe of duct tape on each back tire's sidewall of the tractor, they see the stripe going round and round and attack it rather than you. usually end up getting hit once or twice, but not nearly as bad as without.

    Hold on now Cuz. Duct tape on a back tires of a tractor keeps the bees away? hehehe

    I gotta take one for the team, and call BULLSHIP...

  11. Good ole' Fashion Grilling Thread

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    Great topic autobaun. I have a couple of these threads printed out from other websites, and occasionally read over them for new grilling ideas.

    Lately my favorite has been cooking marinated salmon on "planks" on the grill. I buy salmon from Publix that has already been marinated, and cook it about 15 minutes per inch of fillet on top of the board. No flipping, no muss, no fuss.

    Found some small lobster tails on sale the other day at The Fresh Market. Melted a little butter, mixed in some pot-latch seasoning (thanks grgrmouse from ClassicMako!), split those bad boys on the underside, and smeared the mixture in. Cook them long enough to knock back a cold Natural Light, about ten minutes. Some of the best food I have had in a lonnngg time.

  14. Whats wrong with this picture?

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    Two boats sitting on trailers, instead of being used.

    Big problem.

    And yer water pressure looks a bit low.

    Big Al

    Now, I come to the winner of the contest. I expect nothing less than crystal clear logic when SnapperHead comes calling on a thread, and I was not disappointed this time.

    Why in God's name was I at home on a BEAUTIFUL Saturday afternoon, watering grass, you ask? I still don't have a good answer. Two obvious boats, ready and willing to go, sitting idly on their bunks. I am all but embarrased by the whole thing. I gives me chills just thinking back on the whole episode. Never again, I can tell you that. Not in this lifetime.

    Well done, Snappy. Thanks to all that contributed.

    Pat

  15. Whats wrong with this picture?

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    Posted · Edited by onejacker

    Your very short clothesline setup indicates that you have few clothes, or you need a washer dryer hookup installed in the house by a licensed plumber/electrician. Good idea with the sprinkler under the clothesline. Hang the dirty laundry, turn the sprinkler on for 15 minutes then let the clothes dry. Watering the lawn at the same time.

    Also your beer in the koozie should be placed more than 12 inches into the shade when not in use, per UAPP guidelines.

    Sprinkler.jpg

    I imagine you are referring to my awning support poles as "the clothesline". It is obvious I have been under-ultilizing those poles. Thanks for the great idea, Ludicrous.

  16. Whats wrong with this picture?

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    Right away I thought about the 2pm on Saturday thing and thought you should be out on the boat....thats where I would be at 2pm on a sunny Saturday.

    But I am not making the connection with the plumber comment.

    Your gut instinct was right ScarabC. The plumber comment was thrown in there to cause a little confusion. My version of subterfuge.

    Nicely done, Sir. I would like to give you First Prize, but another contestant buzzed in with the correct answer before you. Needless to say, I like the way you think...

  24. Another Insurance Question

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    I have all my personal insurance with State Farm. Cars, boats, and homeowners. My bills show credits for multi-vehicle, multi-line, safe driver, and a few other things. It looks good on paper, but I think SF is high to begin with, so all the discounts do is bring them in line with their competition.

    I like the fact that I have one telephone number to call if I have questions, or need anything concerning my personal insurance. Only had two claims over the years, and didn't have a bit of trouble getting a fair outcome from SF. Keeping all my insurance with the same company works for me.

    Good luck.

  25. Hot Tubs

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    Not familiar with the two you mentioned, Steve, but that doesn't mean anything. I am no expert.

    I did buy a Dreamaker EZSpa last year, though. First one I ever bought. Looked around for a few months, decided on this one, and then waited for the next sale. I got free shipping as an incentive after I started negotiating with Discount Spas, which probably saved my a few hundred bucks also.

    The biggest regret I have is not actually seeing mine in person before I bought it. It is advertised as a four adult unit. They even have a nifty little video on the website. Four hot blondes sitting around in the tub, drinking. Well, have you ever wondered what the circus midgets do in the off season? They film hot tub videos. There is room in this thing for two adults, if you are friendly. Keep an eye on the "gallons of water in the unit" numbers when deciding on one.

    Other than the size issue, which was my mistake, I have no complaints. Do expect to have a sizable increase in your electricity bill. Do not expect to leave the same water in the thing for three months, unless you scrub off every time BEFORE getting in. Personally I change the water after half a dozen uses, but keep in mind, I like to stay in for long periods, like maybe an hour or more. Maintenance is simple, but it does take some. I have never had a pool, so I was unaccustomed to that.

    I suggest you get one. They are great over-all. And be sure to invite me over when the midgets get there...

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