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  1. JB

    Happy Birthday, Laddies!!

    Have a great day, mate. Fair winds and following seas.:)
  2. JB

    R.I.P. Miss Kitty.

    Miss Kitty, 11/1990-6/2012 passed quietly at the Pet Western Animal Hospital in Mineral Wells today. She was not just my cat, she was my family's cat. Three grandsons, now parents themselves, grew up with her. She had grown too feeble to function properly. Giving her relief was the hardest...
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    88-125hp skeg dimension or size? ideas on replacement?

    Re: 88-125hp skeg dimension or size? ideas on replacement? I have had very good luck with SkegGards, Ruben. A hundred bux, and prevented damage to very expensive SS props...
  4. JB

    Whaler fishability???

    Re: Whaler fishability??? Sunshine III kept her high rails and could troll 4 lines from sturdy rod holders. Also sported a Minn Kota 55 AP and a for'd pedestal seat.,
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    Proof that worrying works.

    Finally got the report on the biopsy of the lump in my throat this morning. Completely benign, no threat. Without me worrying and the great support and good vibes from my iboats mates there is no telling what terrible result might have happened. Thanks again for the good vibes. :)
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    GOSH, Josh!!

    SHAZAM!! :D Captain Marvel is named Josh Hamilton and he plays for the Texas Rangers. Five at bats in tonight's game in Baltimore = 4 home runs and a double. He also homered in his last at bat last night. That is five homers and a double in six times at bat. First time there have been 4 homers...
  7. JB

    Longshaft 200 HP on a short transom?

    Re: Longshaft 200 HP on a short transom? Ahoy, jungleboat. Have you thought about making your own setback/jack plate? All you need is 4 pieces of 4x4 aluminum angle and a few 1/2" SS bolts.
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    Ohhhhh. Jeopardy screwed up.

    One of the few network shows I watch is Jeopardy. Tonight they made an error that probably changed the outcome of the game. See if you can identify it. The question asked to identify the black variety of carnivore that is becoming very rare in Florida. One contestant offered "what is a...
  9. JB

    Muskies?

    Re: Muskies? There have been entire books written about muskies and musky fishing that don't come close to answering all of your questions, itsabouttime. My advice is to hire a guide for several trips before you start spending the bux needed to be an equipped musky hunter. I caught my first...
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    Anymore MENSA members here?

    I notice a lot of powerful intellects here and wonder if any of you are Mensans. I joined Mensa many years ago as a way to encourage my #1 daughter to join. It was both interesting and sometimes disappointing, but it really lit up my resume (I didn't have any advanced degrees then). I let my...
  11. JB

    Recommend a cooler for custom cooler seat/bench

    Re: Recommend a cooler for custom cooler seat/bench I have been using cushion topped Igloo Marine coolers for over 30 years. Secured in position with cleats and held down with elastic yokes. Never had a problem. I still have three of them but "Manage Attachments" has quit on me.:mad: EDIT...
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    SHAZAM!! Dodged a bullet!

    I've been watching the local radar since this morning. Storms developing to the SW and moving this way. About mid morning storms started dancing by The Hideout with lots of blitz and boom and a few sprinkles. Well, now, mid afternoon, they have consolidated into a major front with big hail and...
  13. JB

    Pictures of a kid you took fishing

    Re: Pictures of a kid you took fishing Here is grandbuddy Daniel with a nice musky.
  14. JB

    Need some positive vibes.

    I have been pretty sick for a couple of months. Infections, strange symptoms like sunburn on my hand, pretty constant pain. Been on hydra codone, so my brain is functioning a little fuzzy, too. After the infected wound in my finger healed, the worst pain has been some sort of "thing" in my...
  15. JB

    Happy Birthday LADYFISH

    Hope you are looking in and having a good day, LF. We miss you. :)
  16. JB

    Happy Birthday, DECK SWABBER !!

    Have a good one, old man. :)
  17. JB

    Big TV

    I have a 7 year old Sony KDF-55WF655. The "light engine" is going out for the second time. The first time was covered by the warranty. It would cost around $1500 to fix it again. I think I can now buy a better and more reliable 55" TV with added features (internet) for less than that. Thoughts...
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    Thanks to the "neighborhood watch".

    One of the reasons this forum has the reputation for expert moderation is the bunch of members who keep their eyes open all the time and report to us anything suspicious. That makes our job a lot easier and our forum a lot better. Thanks, guys. We really appreciate it. :)
  19. JB

    Happy Birthday, WIMUSKY!!

    Have a great day. :)
  20. JB

    How do you address your parents, how do your children address you?

    I guess I am old fashioned. That is probably normal for my age (76). But this always irritates me. Do you call your parents Mom and Dad? Or do you call them by their names, Bob and Mary? How about your children? Do they call you Mom and Dad? For years I admonished my older brother (older than...
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