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  1. marlboro180

    8.9 Quake hits Japan, Tsunami for Hawaii 3 AM

    8.9 Earthquake in Japan This thing just hit a while back, set off a large tsunami. News here.http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/12/wo...a/12japan.html Praying for all those there, including some of our family members. Possible tsunami for Hawaii 3 am lurking. Russia, Pacific rim affected as...
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    Windsurfers crossing Lake Michigan today!

    Two guys, both well experienced , are crossing Lake Michigan today on windsurfers! 87 miles, as the crow flies.... Here is the link: http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/lifestyle/104995019.html Good luck !:):D
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    Shorestation Night Lights- solar??

    Ok, just got back from our friends cottage, man he cooks some nice steaks.... When we were putting his boat back up in the Shorestation, well after dark, we had to put the snap on covers on , in the dark. It was kind of a process , flashlight, headlamps, a few missed snaps, etc. No AC power at...
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    PVC Steambox- Anyone built one?

    Anybody ever build a steambox for a 15 ' long piece? I have decided that my plans for a curved steel railing are not gonna work out, too many things in the house now to drag the welder and torches inside again. So, I got the idea to do a curved wood railing ( guardrails and handrails), which...
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    The Denis Sullivan in the fog

    Just thought I would share a photo from Port Washington, WI of the Denis Sullivan in the fog this morning. The tall ships are leaving town Friday, JSonline I just love these ships, and what they embody. Kinda makes me wonder if I was born in the wrong century? Tom Lynn's photo- thanks for...
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    Does anyone live down the street from their parents?

    Oh my, this might be a little long winded, but here goes. My elderly friends are in bad shape right now, we have been friends for quite a few years , and they are dear to our hearts. I do things like take care of the house, make sure annual maintenance is done, fix this, repair that. Even...
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    I found the Paperwork and Manuals!

    :D Our family had a cottage, Grandpa bought it in 1954, and in 1969 he bought a brand new Johnson Reveler 155 tri-hull speedboat. It was off- limits to me, and most of the family, ( adults included) until we could demonstrate that we were responsible enough that we could handle the boat on our...
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    Dragonflies!

    Anybody else out there having the swarms of dragonflies around them? I mean swarms!!! I was driving my car just before dusk the other evening and had to pull over just to watch . A swarm of the really big dark dragonflies were feeding on some other swarm of flying insects about 20- 30 feet off...
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    Malibu Waterski Open in Milwaukee

    Malibu Open- a waterskiing competition :):):D I know I am going to watch! Starts on the Friday the 6th, finals on Saturday. I have never seen anyone ski in the lagoon, wondering how it will go. The Lagoon is pretty narrow, and shallow. I believe this is a first for Milwaukee:) It also...
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    Beached Boat in Maine

    Well, you would think his boat would have a better nav system to make its way through the fog. Ol 41 got his boat stuck on the beach! Darned fog.... Wish I had the secret service as a recovery team too!:D By Casey Sullivan csullivan@seacoastonline.com July 12, 2010 9:52 PM KENNEBUNK, Maine...
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    Slugs, Beer and .....Dogs!

    Our gardens here at the shack have been under siege from those slimy little slugs. We planted the veggies early enough this year , but they were not doing well at all due to an onslaught of slimy hungry beasts. The hostas,the echinacia, just about everything green was gettin chewed on..:mad...
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    Sail Tape or?

    So a mouse, or little critter got into the sailbag, chewing a couple of nice holes in the sail. This sail is for a Klepper Aerieus II Kayak, so performance is really not an issue. But, I would like to repair the holes. And clean off the pee stain.. Darn critters! It is Dacron, or so I think ...
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    Craigslist question- Paragraphs/list

    I am selling a fairly good quantity of aluminum scaffolding on CL, and initially when I type the list into CL, it looks fine. But then when it posts, it comes out in one big paragraph , making me one of those really annoying people who cannot spell or use a return key. It is really hard to read...
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    Camera lost in Aruba floats to Florida-

    I thought this was pretty neat. What a guy- finds a camera in Key West, and tracks down the owner- in Aruba! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37714680/ns/us_news-life/
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    Basshunter 10 foot - Gas or Electric?

    Hey guys, wondering about setting up a 10 foot Basshunter - My bud owes me a few bucks, and in consideration of money, I am getting a neat little boat. Looks like a tiny pontoon boat, two person setup. Rated for 5 hp max, per the plate on the back. My intended use is just trolling around on...
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    Another lack of PFD tragedy.

    Quoted from our local news, WTMJ4. http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/96098169.htm Why, oh why would anyone let their young one out in a kayak on a blustery day without a lifejacket. Come to think of it, any day, even when it is calm out there. Especially on a big ol lake like Lake...
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    Tsunami Warning/Advisory

    Wow, an 8.8 quake in Chile, and a Tsunami warning all the way up to Alaska. I was wondering what that really meant, and then the reports started coming in over the TV. Crazy stuff, hope all at sea are well and along the shores too. 130 foot wave in Chile just reported on the Weather Channel...
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    Clearly missing waterskiing!

    Enjoy!!!:D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xe70Kx087s
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    The Ice is Talking Tonight

    Ok, so I can not sleep. The coyotes were out eariler, got a kill.The moon is out and they are having a good night. My dogs went nuts while the howling was going on. So I get to go out while they are on their last out to make sure nothing happens.... Then I go out to investigate on my own ...
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    Darne Pirate Poppers!!!

    So some time ago, my little girl introduced me to this computer game. For those that have not played it, WARNING! it is addictive. Kinda like Tetris, but with a twist. Been playing off and on for a while, kinda fun. She played a couple rounds, then I play a couple until we get through a level...
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