Fishing Rhino

In most cases I prefer the nitrous. I don't smoke, drink or do drugs. But I will admit I get a buzz from the nitrous. For me, it doesn't eliminate the pain, though it no doubt reduces it. What it does for me is that I don't care about the pain. It's like it is happening to someone else. Or, like an out of body experience. I used to joke about it with my late dentist. By the way, he was an avid fisherman, and one night a week used to meet with his buddies in the evening to tie flies. On one visit (strange word to describe what is considered to be an unpleasant experience) the Nitrous "mask" or whatever it's called was placed over my nose and the gas was turned on. The dentist and I got involved in a conversation about family, Disneyworld, fishing, or telling jokes. I had a pretty good buzz on, and before he could ask if I was ready to go, I told him that if he was waiting for me to tell him I was ready we'd be there the rest of the day. One day as he was about to administer the nitrous, I said, "Hold on for a minute." And with a flourish, I reached into my shirt pocket, pulled out and applied a breathe right strip to my nose. Told him I wanted to make sure I got the maximum effect. It took a few minutes for him to stop laughing. He told me it was one of the highlights of his dental career.

It's a tv show. Of course much of it is staged, just like American Choppers, or Monster Garage. But, the guys in the business better know their stuff, or know folks with expertise in all areas. It's impossible for them to be experts in the many varieties of memorabilia. Sans this knowlege they'll go broke in a hurry. The items they have on the show are as important as the characters of the show. Who would be interested in watching someone pawn their Timex watch, or their five year old shotgun, rifle, or whatever. I also enjoy "Pickers", primarily because I like rummaging around in old barns and sheds out of sheer curiosity. I'm into Ax Men as well. Don't care too much about Browning, Rhyguard, Pihl, or the big operations. I like the characters operating in the swamps, looking for submerged logs. Deadliest Catch has probably spawned most of these reality shows. I suspect most of us know characters like those we see on the tv screen.

What, you mean he doesn't have one of these? :'( ;D

The best option is to solder connections, then coat them with shrink tubing, or the "liquid latex" that can be found in most hardware stores in the electrical department. Auto parts places should also carry it. The crimp on connectors will work if done properly. Be sure to seal them with shrink wrap tubing or the liquid latex. While you're doing that, inspect all wiring where it passes through the trailer frame for chaffing or missing rubber grommets. You can find grommets at most hardware stores. The local ACE hardware store carries an assortment of many sizes.

Or,..............it could be a case of "no sense, no feeling". Just sayin'. ;D

That's interesting, you learn something new everyday, I wasn't aware that Pennsylvania was exempt from any child labor laws and didn't recognize federal minimum wage in 1981. Farms are exempted from a lot of the laws that apply to other businesses, including minimum wage, child labor, and many environmental regs. We have season for burning brush here in Westport, from Jan - March/April. Farmers can burn it year round, except during very dry periods when the danger of forest fire is high. Their livestock can wade in streams and ponds, relieving themselves when they feel the urge. But, let them dye test a homeowners septic system, and a miniscule amount shows up in a creek, pond or river, look out. Time to spend ten to twenty thou on fixing the failed system. They can spread manure at will, on hillsides with no buffer strips to protect waterways. They also have tanks which hold the liquid. That gets put in a big tank on wheels. Hook the tractor to it. Get it in the field. Open the valve and let 'er rip. As an aside, restaurants are exempt from paying their wait staff minimum wage.

BaSSclary, this is dedicated to you. (from the two minute point on) http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/some-beach/9a3112eed05cacb073b39a3112eed05cacb073b3-311230858328?q=some%20beach%20video

Mine was picked up from the mail box today.

Mine is going out today.

Get well Burley. We're all pulling for you.

Kelley, I'm expecting you to show up, and not see a scratch on your boat. Looking forward to seeing you in person.

Call me Ebenezer. I seem to have a developing "tradition". It started years ago, and with each passing year, the "thank goodness it's over" sigh becomes more emphatic. We've had the family Christmas dinner for over twenty years. Since my wife has retired there is less stress, but the years still take their toll. All of our nephews, nieces, and our two girls are all in their 30s and 40s, but no one has stepped forward to take over the dinner obligation. Having said the above, I'll leave you with this final thought. A very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year to all.

I said exactly that to a friend who bought a new Apple. That was in the pre-internet days. Nowadays, every kid is allowed to use a calculator in his/her match class. Look at the ones working as a cashier. Most of them couldn't count out correct change if the register didn't tell them how much. What's just as bad is that those registers need pictures of each item on the keys or touch screen so they can ring them up. I think that's more of a no speeky de english problem. You're probably correct. They all seem to be able to text just fine. And, to use computers.

Looks hairy enough to me. Heck, anytime I get both feet off the ground simultaneously, it produces an adrenaline rush. As long as your docs approve, go for it. Looks like a blast. No half pipe?

I said exactly that to a friend who bought a new Apple. That was in the pre-internet days. Nowadays, every kid is allowed to use a calculator in his/her match class. Look at the ones working as a cashier. Most of them couldn't count out correct change if the register didn't tell them how much. What's just as bad is that those registers need pictures of each item on the keys or touch screen so they can ring them up.

Hey Neighbor! Been thinking about you and wondering what you were up to. Sorry to hear about your health issues. Hope that's all behind you, and you can get back to all your normal (or maybe not so normal) activities. When you go skiing, for crying out loud, don't break a leg or run into anything larger and harder than a tuft of grass.

Congraduations! The missing "l" is deliberate. So is the use of the "d" rather than "t".

I tried it in the card reader. Before I plugged it in, I clicked the tab on the side of the chip to locked, just so it could not be modified in any way. The computer could not open the file. Apparently you do need to download and install the appropriate software program to run it on a computer.

Sounds like a reasonable price. Have the batteries checked. An interstate battery dealer will do it at no cost. Some of the auto parts stores will also test at no charge. While you are a big guy, balance the boat by placing the movable weight forward in the boat. Place the batteries as far forward as possible. You can extend the cables if necessary. I believe you'll need 6 gauge wire to handle the load the motor will draw.

So, you're telling us not to fish close to "older guys"? ;D ;D

Now you're talkin'. This is definitely my idea of roughing it.

I'm not sure, but if you get a "chip reader" at a place like BestBuy, you may be able to view it on your computer. If your computer is fairly new it might not need the reader. My puter is four or five years old, and while the chip will fit in one of the ports, my machine will not read it. Had to get a reader which plugs into a usb port. Then it worked. I had to get one to update my Humminbird 898. Take the chip to a computer place and see if it will load. Or, try it on your own. Check with Navionics or LakeMaps to make sure you won't foul it up first.

Here's a two year old story about the Pyramid deal. My opinion on the bankruptcy rumors is that they are wishful thinking on the part of those who hate BPS in the same way that many hate Wally World. The delay regarding Pyramid is obviously old news. http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/nov/12/committee-fails-approve-bass-pro-pyramid-deal/ From above article: "Bass Pro signed a development agreement in August that would give the company another 12 months to sign a long-term lease on The Pyramid. The agreement requires the approval of both the City Council and commission, but that hasn't happened, fueling new concerns about the plan. Lipscomb said despite the economy and the frustration of delays, Hagale is still saying "let's try to get it done." "But I don't know how long that can go on," Lipscomb said. His remarks came after a 4-4 committee vote rejecting the development deal to turn The Pyramid into a retail store with adjoining restaurants, an aviary and museum."

The filler behind the license plate started about the same time "panaramic"/wraparound windshields were introduced, in the mid 50s. As I recall, one of the "features" of the filler behind the license plate was that you could pull up to the gas pump on either side. I'm not sure when the American vehicles moved the dimmer switch to the signal stalk. I believe my '90 Chevy pickup truck still had it on the floor. I know my '01 GMC had it on the signal stalk along with the cruise control. When the US car makers moved it to the stalk, it worked like the floor switch. You pulled it toward you to change from high to low beam and vice versa. It took 'em a few years to decide to copy the foreign autos with the push away for high beams, pull toward you for low beam, and the ability to flash your high beams by pulling it further back. No need to have the lights on in order to flash your lights at oncoming traffic. Heck, I can remember when cars did not have turn signals. When they were first introduced as an option, they clamped onto the steering column. They may have been an aftermarket addition. I go back a ways, but that far back I was young enough that I noticed those things but didn't really pay that much attention to them. Heck, I didn't even pay attention to girls during the advent of the turn signal on cars.