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    New Years iboats resolutions

    I resolve to:<br /><br />1) spend more time on the technical fora.<br /><br />2) focus my DC posts on seeking clarity as opposed to seeking agreement.<br /><br />3) not threaten jimonica with any more tirades.
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    Christmas with the Skywalkers

    I got the boys all six Star Wars DVDs for Christmas. They decided to hold an impromptu Star Wars marathon. They had #1 in at about 10:00AM and started #6 at about 10:30PM . . . They made it all the way through. I don't think the 17 year old ever left the Family room and Kitchen combo...
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    How many clicks on iboats during "The Doldrums"

    It is really interesting how many of us returned quickly when the site went back up. Even during the two teasers over the weekend. So I got to thinkin' . . . if you showed up within 15 minutes or so of the reawakening, you had to be checking at least 4 times an hour. So, how often did you...
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    Dog training (Update)

    Considering BoatBouy's topic I am gonna start off with little to no controversy. The little tiny bit of possible controversy is that this probably belongs in non-Boating Tech topics . . .<br /><br />We have a Lab who is a Frisbee a-holic. I have worked with him since he was a puppy and he is...
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    Top 10 things to tell an 18 year old

    As a follow up to the Stupid Teen thread etc. I thought we could try something that might be fun. Could be a dud too . . . we'll see.<br /><br />I have a 17 year old who graduates from high-school this year. I have been saving a few life lessons that I want to tell him, either at graduation or...
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    Say Goodbye to Quietcat

    Hopefully only jimonica and Techno are cheering . . .<br /><br />Actually, I am going to change my handle to simply QC. After the name changing incident, I got to thinking and why the heck not? I have always hated that honkin', stupid handle and it is often shortened to QC anyway, so rock on...
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    Dog moment from last night

    Not-Your-Average-Polar-Bear (Bear) had a curious time last night. I went to bed a little earlier (and quicker) than usual as Mrs. QC said "are you coming to bed or are you gonna stay up and play with your friends". She was referring to all of you . . . Doh!!<br /><br />Anyway, I didn't get the...
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    Why are teens sooo dumb?

    As part of the "Vulcarity" thread we got into the "age leads to wisdom" discussion that BTW, went oh so very well . . . Anyway, I have a 17 year old, so I think about this stuff a lot. Why would they deny the absolutely logical conclusion that with time comes experience? Why would they fight...
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    RubberFrog's avatar, who is he shooting?

    I am apparently easily amused and cannot stop staring at this:<br /><br /> <br /><br />I've seen a few other comments, so I think I am not alone. Here's the deal: Who is the target of the cat's affections?<br /><br />I think he/she is a PETA Sniper and he is taking out Tyson senior executives...
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    How do you rationalize the time you spend on iboats?

    Kagee's thread about Internet addiction reminded me of something I have been pondering. I, obviously :rolleyes: , spend a lot of time here. I have a wife, three boys, a job, a few hobbies, future plans etc. Every minute that I spend on iboats is a minute that I don't spend on those other...
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    Is President George W. Bush stupid?

    This is simply an IQ question. It is not about what you think about policies, decisions etc. Simply IQ. In the interest of clarity, I want to point out three facts that I consider as relevant.<br /><br />1) He has a Bachelor's in History from Yale.<br />2) He is a Fighter Pilot<br />3) He has...
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    Thanksgiving Pics

    First year we have boated on Thanksgiving; Lake Havasu yesterday and this morning. Hit the weather just right:<br /><br /> <br /><br />"The channel" T-giving morning<br /><br /> <br /><br />Night cruise after dinner, you can just make out London Bridge arches to the left.<br /><br /> <br...
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    Can talk radio change you?

    Something jtex recently said about being afraid of those who simply repeat what they hear on talk-radio struck me. Anyway, I have always wondered who I would be if I was bombarded with nothing but extreme leftist stuff or extreme right wing stuff. Would I believe a different right and wrong...
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    How weird is meeting an Iboats aquaintance?

    I see that AK is headin' to Adelaide, Dunaruna knows that I have threatened to meet up with him in Melbourne, GetReel and I have talked about Perth, TilliamWe and I have talked about Peoria, I am going to be in Houston this week . . .<br /><br />With all of that said, how weird is it that...
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    What is your favorite single-malt scotch?

    There was some discussion about Macallans on a thread today. I sent a semi-related note to JB saying that I preferred Laphroaig (my favorite). Two things 1) I said I liked the 12 year old Laphroaig when in fact it is the 10 year old and 2) I just happened to have a bottle of Macallans 12 year...
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    Hailing NautiJohn

    John,<br /><br />I am helping a buddy out with a 2005 236Ssi Chaparral. It has the 5.7 320 bhp Duo-prop Volvo. Seems to me to be right in the middle between the ST1290-80 and the ST1610-120. I have helped this guy with the boat since new. It does not porpoise at all when empty, like when we...
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    Where's DJ?

    His last post was on 11/3 in his "Shaken" thread . . . Considering how down he was, this is worriesome.
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    Google zapped LF?

    In one of the greatest controversies of all time Google has managed to Zap a thread from somebody else's site. All conspiracy theories are now officially valid and are to be taken seriously.<br /><br />When last seen LadyFish was violently typing away on her keyboard when a Balck Hole formed in...
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    Our 20th Anniversary today

    Mrs. QC and I celebrate our 20th today. Heading to La Quinta for two days R & R.<br /><br />Later dudes and dudettes.
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    Used car values

    I am helping my niece look for a mini-pickup. My question is about NADA, Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book. They vary a lot and not sure why and what to believe. Same 2003 S10 LS extended cab 32,000 miles yada, yada: NADA $12,400; Edmunds $10,100; KBB $10,700. All of them their respective...
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