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  1. DECK SWABBER 58

    Arizona Is Now In The Midwest ???

    It was 106 here today with humidity in the high 20's. I'm 54, lived in Illinois all my life, never seen anything quite like this. The ten day forecast is the same, high heat, low humidity and no rain. Normally we are sweltering with high heat and humidity this time of year. I'm not going to...
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    Florida Folks Ok ?

    We've been watching the Weather Channel coverage of Debby. Doesn't look too good, definately no boating in Florida today. Wish you could send some of that rain up our way.
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    B-29 bomber, exciting day

    The little town of Carbondale, IL. got a big thrill this week. The only airworthy B-29 bomber and a Mustang P-51 returning to Texas from a 4 week tour stopped at our little airport. The pilot is a graduate of The Southern Illinois Univ. aviation program and when he realized his flight plan took...
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    Another music legend called home

    Legendary flat picking guitarist Doc Watson died this afternoon at the age of 89. I saw him live a few years ago with his grandson Richard in a very intimate setting. He was one of the best guitarists you will ever see but what was equally impressive was what he did after the show. He was in...
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    Only old hippies need apply

    Still having trouble with this, not sure exactly why, they were a little before my time. Maybe it's cause me and my big brother and grannyd went down to Tunica Mississsipi a few yrs ago and saw one of the best concerts I have ever seen. It was some original members and they played mostly The...
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    Expert opinions please

    My newer Tohatsu is going on a pontoon so I've been looking for a "nostalgia" motor for my jon boat. If this one looks as good in person as the pic I was thinking of offering $100.00. Probably doesn't have a tank and I know I would have to spend a few hundred ie: coils, impeller, etc. If it's...
  7. DECK SWABBER 58

    Tragedy close to home (UPDATE)

    Eight confirmed dead from this mornings tornado's. I live forty miles from Harrisburg, IL where six were killed, reportedly two were children. I'm counting my blessings more then usual today, the rotating storm passed just to the south of us and picked up steam as it headed east. It woke me up...
  8. DECK SWABBER 58

    Question for snorkel'ers

    Anyone have any recommendations on a mask and snorkel for salt water snorkeling?
  9. DECK SWABBER 58

    Barrett-jackson auction

    Any "old farts" :facepalm: watching the cars they used to own? Price's seem to be down, maybe I can afford that '65 GTO Convertible after all. :D
  10. DECK SWABBER 58

    To all the iboats family

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! http://www.scenicecards.com/ecards/sendecard1.php3?image=14_445.swf
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    Cool Site: Make Your Own personalized Video From Santa

    http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/home Also includes the elves' machine which will help Santa decide whether or not you were good!
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    Is There Really A Santa Claus???

    Grandma informed me, (Grandpa aka Pa,Pa,) that yes I was indeed going to play Santa Claus again this year for our almost 4 yr. old grandaughter. Now picture this if you can, I'm 5' 11'' and weigh 145 lbs soaking wet. But I do have white hair and a beard. She bought a complete Santa outfit, I...
  13. DECK SWABBER 58

    It's a wonderful time of beer

    IT'S HOLIDAY BEER SEASON. :D:eek::D I'm not a big flavored beer guy but I do enjoy sampling all the different beers that come out this time of year. Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale Shiner Holiday Cheer Samuel Adams, Winter Lager, Holiday Porter, Cranberry Lambic, Old Fezziwig. Anchor Steam...
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    Evening classes for men

    WICOE (Women In Charge Of Everything) Is proud to announce the opening of its EVENING CLASSES FOR MEN! OPEN TO MEN ONLY ALL ARE WELCOME Note: due to the complexity and level of difficulty, each course will accept a maximum of eight participants The course covers two days, and topics...
  15. DECK SWABBER 58

    Great Veterans Film On PBS tonight.

    http://www.pbs.org/pov/wheresoldierscomefrom/ The film maker was interviewed on the Dennis Miller show this morning. I think it's worth a look. You can watch on tv tonight 8 pm central or view it anytime online. A GREAT BIG THANKS, to all the iboats vets.
  16. DECK SWABBER 58

    Happiness is a new boat!!

    Unhappiness is getting a new boat and being too busy to take it on it's maiden voyage. Oh well it's in a garage so I can sit in it all winter and count the days till spring. I suppose I could even pretend I'm fishing.:D http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=521505
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    My first pontoon!!!

    Shame on me. Picked it up a month ago and just now getting around to posting pics.:redface: Actually it hasn't even been christened yet. Too busy doing other things, now it's knocking on Nov. so it will be probably be spring before it hits the water. Will spend the winter hooking up controls to...
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    Forum Upgrade's

    I have not objected at all to the forum "upgrades". But whatever is happening now is making my head spin when I try to post. Hopefully this is still a work in progress? Or...........it is my old fart computer illiterate self! :D
  19. DECK SWABBER 58

    Where's The New Mod Bond-O?

    Since your a new mod I thought you would be giving us iboats "outlaws" nine kind's of h**l???
  20. DECK SWABBER 58

    World's Most Outrageous Yachts

    I got a kick out of this article, especially the "two" 32 ft. tenders on the Maltese Falcon! http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-40516203
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