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IMHO, one of the things that's so great about this site is it's pretty much open to ANYTHING but politics and maybe religion. I like that I can discuss a variety of topics with my Venturerider friends. I think that if it was restricted to Yamaha Venture talk only, I'd be more likely to visit only when I had issues with / questions about my Venture. I like it much better that I can still do that, but also spend time here purely for entertainment, or at least a pleasant distraction. Thanks Don, for a wonderful site.

I mix about a quart of old gas with 3 quarts of old motor oil and use it as a firestarter when I'm burning brush / trash / leaves. If ya get a fire started with it, once there's a few coals burning, then I incorporate the leaf blower and it looks like a blast furnace. Using that method has worked well to get a roaring fire going even with wet materials. I go through 15 or 20 gallons of that stuff every year. When I retire I'm not going to miss all the PITA stuff I have to do living in the woods. House is 700' off the road and property is mostly wooded. I loved the seclusion and the idea of rural living, but when I submit to my golden years, I don't want to deal with this crap.

Went up to the cabin with friends last weekend, and while I was there I decided to get rid of some junk that's been lying around. One of the things I removed is an old mirror that's been cracked, and before I throw it in a dumpster, I'd like to know the possible ramifications. So here's the question: If I throw it in a dumpster / compactor without breaking it, but knowing it will be broken, ...am I subject to the dreaded 7 years bad luck? If I throw it in a dumpster that doesn't compact, still knowing that it will eventually be broken......same result? Since it's already somewhat broken, has the bad luck already been given to whomever originally broke it? To what extent am I responsible for this mirror, and how do I dispose of it without getting the bad luck? If I dig a pit and line it with sand, place the mirror in, then more sand on top, then bury it, it will probably still be broken someday, but having taken such care to protect it, would I still be subject to the bad luck? I dunno what I'm supposed to do here.

I'm going back 25 years here, but I had a KZ1000 with a missing title, (not stolen) and there was a service out of Delaware that would make it pretty easy to get a new title. As long as the bike had never been reported as stolen:....... For a fee ? $275 or somewhere thereabouts, you would sell the bike to them and they'd turn around and sell it back, providing a bill of sale. You would then take the bill of sale to the Ohio BMV and, since Delaware did not require titles on motorcycles 10 years or older, Ohio would then issue a new title. It was actually pretty easy, and perfectly legal.

Dad passed in January, which was a blessing, ....but terribly sad, as he was loved by so many. Today, my little angel, Teddy, passed......also a blessing....he was nearly 18 years old and feeble, but we loved him so very much. He's with the angels, and waiting for us.

1980 CB750F Super Sport. I'd have sold my car before selling that bike. I ran the pee out of that bike and it never gave me any trouble.

I'll be thinkin' about ya brother. Best wishes for a quick recovery, and a great result.

Stainless ia a royal PITA to work with, but it sure can be purdy. When I worked at Turkey Point power plant, I did some time on the Nuke side, and during an overhaul I had a chance to check out the reactor head. It sat in a stainless swimming pool, which was drained, and I climbed down the ladder to check out the head itself, and it was really cool...(temp was still quite warm) but it looked cool. Everything was polished stainless....it was like everything I looked at down there was a mirror finish. I picked up a bit of a dose meandering around down there, but it was worth it......Besides, I thought it was a cool feature when I grew a third testicle...

I'd be interested as well.

I like Taurus. I've a few of them and have never had an issue. I have some Ruger's as well and have had a rare issue. I like my Glock, I only have one Smith...it's ok, but I gotta say my Taurus PT140 is my go to. IMHO Taurus makes a rugged, reliable weapon at a good price.

Had a heavy, wet snow yesterday morning. Enough that I called off work, as I didn't want to do an involved job on a roof in that crap. Ended up plowing the drive, and 5 neighbors drives. I waited for the snow to stop before plowing, and as I began to plow, down came a fairly heavy rain. It was just a nasty day....glad I stayed home.....plus I got some brownie points with the neighbors.

I'm kinda going through a similar situation, by proxy. I'm the legal guardian for one of my brothers, he's soon to be 60, mildly autistic, mild schizophrenia. He does just fine in that he needs minimal care....He lives in an apartment that I built onto the garage, we make sure he either joins us for dinner, or I'll bring him something....freezer and cabinets always have a couple weeks worth of food, he can use the microwave so it's not that much trouble to care for him. Thing is that at his last dental checkup the dentist said it's time to think about pulling his remaining teeth and getting him dentures. He's on SSI as his only income, and we've been able to save a good chunk of it for just such a rainy day. He has no dental insurance so it'll be paid for with his savings, but this stuff is PRICEY. Dentist said we'll be looking at 8-10K for dental work and dentures. He suggested the "Post?" type if we can afford it, or standard dentures if we want to save $$$. Anyone have any opinions on which way to go with this?

Hey...when I'm driving the motorhome, or, as I like to call it..."Ridin' the Big Wheel"....I go where I want....my lug nuts are bigger so if you don't like it, get outta the way. (Just kidding) For those of you who haven't had the experience, when you first climb behind the wheel it's a bit intimidating, but if you've a normal understanding of common sense physics, you get into the groove pretty quick. After a bit, it's not much different than driving my work van. What it comes down to is that those who are lousy drivers in cars, will be even worse drivers in larger vehicles. I've often thought there should be some sort of a driver test to pass before you can drive these things, but when you think about it, it's pretty rare to see a motorhome in a traffic accident. I can only remember maybe 2 that I've seen in all my years. Anyhoo, I think most people willing to drive a behemoth are courteous and capable.

Really tough to find people right now. We're talking about hiring 3 qualified mechanics in Western OH area, and the local Union Hall has no one to give us. 70K+ job with great retirement / health benefits, and it's next to impossible to find anything but entry level people.

Sounds like your quick reaction saved the day. You've time to heal before the REAL riding season begins. Take it easy, get yourself healed up.

Basement concrete isn't usually very thick though.....Cut, if you've a concrete saw, ... or at least deeply score with a circular saw / diamond blade and break.

I built a small garage just to house a 69 Chevelle project, with the intention of working on it in said garage. I'd installed 2 - 8' electric baseboards to keep it above freezing, and a hanging gas heater for quicker heat. As it turned out, the electrics do the trick and I've never needed the gas heat. Electric is safe, and needs no propane refills. Baseboards are easy to install if you don't have to run miles of wire. If getting power to it is an issue, then I'd agree with everyone else.

Lol...sounds like where I work. Things went well for quite a while. About a year ago, they got rid of the 2 key people who directed 40 some techs and in an attempt to streamline and make things run more efficiently, they hired 9 people to replace the 2 they got rid of. What a mess. Management is now trying to figure out why we're not making money anymore..... It'd be funny if it wasn't so sad....and dangerous. Thank God I'm in the Trades and can get work pretty easily even if the company tanks.

I told Lisa that when we got our lives back, we'd go on an Alaskan Cruise. Still have a little snag....(Little Pomeranian who's going to be 18)...still can't leave him, but don't know how long we'll still have him. Anyhoo, I'm starting to look into booking a cruise and thought I may be able to get some valuable input from my Venturerider family. We'll be flying out of Columbus, OH, and will want a package deal.. What line? What time of year? What to do when we get there? Don't know what happened with the text size....whatever....

Wouldn't know where to start. Worked in the steel mills (pipe mill) out of high school, spent a couple of years as a laborer at Turkey point power plant, nuke side and fossil side...January 1985 I was the most highly irradiated guy in the plant, then worked as an insulator in the fossil boilers, then back to the steel mills as an outside contract laborer, then road construction labor, then I got into my current profession where the toughest jobs were removing / installing steam boilers, dealt with a lot of asbestos,but I was finally using my brain a bit, and now, as a commercial / industrial HVAC guy....I still have tough days and b**ch, but I know just how good I actually have it. Lord knows, I know what work is....I've the torn muscles and torn and worn tendons to prove it.Some of those laborer supervisors used to work us like dogs. I've seen some pretty cool stuff,....it gave me some good life experiences, but I can't help but wish I'd taken an easier path. Now I'm just looking forward to retirement. Still have 9 or 10 years to go.....hope I can make it. lol

I've been going through Dad's stuff, planning on donating most of it, but I came across his hearing aids, and I think these things can be pretty expensive. They were originally provided from the VA, so they should be top of the line.... Anyway, I figured that with all the old fogies that've spent a lot of time around loud motors and such on this site, maybe someone would want them. If not, I'll see if the VA wants them back, but gubment doesn't usually work that way.

I wonder how that applies to a Mini 14. My guess would be that .223 would be intended for a bolt action, and that .556 would be for auto loaders. I dunno. Like you said, I've shot both with no problems.

Just had an idea. You could keep what you have, just turn the temp up to 180 or so and install a tempering valve to keep the output at 120. Some smart person could do the math and come up with an exact answer, but that seems to me like it'd give you 50% more available hot water at the tap. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Watts-3-4-LF-MMV-US-Tempering-valve/264148061138?hash=item3d80738bd2:g:MkgAAOSwwZxcJob7:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true

Can't say I'm crazy about the idea. I think I'd opt for a second traditional tank, propane or electric, piped in parallel, or, better yet, a single larger tank, and you can opt for a high output tank as well. The on demand heaters can be problematic, and the electric ones take a good bit of juice to run.....serious amp spike when they start. You'll need to be sure your power supply to the house / breaker box and wiring can handle it. Best of luck with your project; whichever way you go.

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