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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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