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I've got a buddy who does 911 communications. Installation, connection, and programing. A number of years back, they finished connecting all the municipalities thru hard wire and codes have changed so everyone is going wireless. He's been working 40hrs a week for almost 20 years and probably has another 10 years of work ahead of him.

The fire alarm stuff is low voltage. Doesn't seem like it's your cup o tea.

So the ol' lady calls me from Menards. She was wearing a Bears jersey and Bobby Douglas was there with a general contractor. He approached her introduced himself and started hitting on her. He failed to mention he was one of the worst QB's in NFL history.

A bowl of turtle soup

I pulled this from another site. This is from a Mercury mechanic with an excellent reputation ALWAYS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL AND FOLLOW THEM! Proper engine break-in is critically important to the performance, life and longevity of your engine. In addition to (and in combination with) the manual recommendations, I would make the following recommendations: -Quickleen should be utilized in EVERY tank of fuel.... from the FIRST TANK- to the LAST. -Start engine and allow it to warm up to operating temperature. I strongly recommend the use of a Smartcraft Instrument, which will allow you to monitor and ensure that the engine reaches a MINIMUM of 120 degrees before accelerating above 1200 RPM's. -During the first 3 hours of break-in, keep your engine trim "no higher" than "level trim". If you're running a hydraulic jackplate, keep the jackplate down as far as "safely" possible. This will help to load the engine, and promotes proper break-in. -Make your first acceleration of the day GRADUALLY. Your target RPM for Breakin (per manual) is 4500-5500 RPM (approximately 3/4 throttle). In all honesty, RPM's between 4000-5000 RPM's are very suitable for break-in. Vary engine RPM's at least once every 2 minutes. -During the first 3 hours of break-in, it is wise to plan a complete shut-down of the engine, while allowing the engine to completely cool down. This can be accomplished while you fish, or- if you prefer, by continuing your break-in on another outing. This "cooldown" is often referred to as a "HEAT CYCLE". I personally recommend a MINIMUM of ONE heat cycle during the first three hours of operation. -It is ALWAYS wise to allow the engine to idle for approximately 60 seconds before shutdown. This allows engine temperature to stabilize within it's "thermostatic control" temperature range, and can help to extend your engine's life. -After three hours of operation, FULL THROTTLE and additional trim may be used for SHORT RUNS (recommend five minutes or less). -Continue to vary engine RPM's at least once every 5 minutes over the first 10 HOURS of operation. -Once 10 hours have been reached, begin "NORMAL" operation. -Recommended that engine be serviced at approximately 20 hours. Footnote: These engines will continue to mechnically "wear-in" through approximately 40 hours runtime. Peak horsepower and torque are usually attained by the 40 hour mark (this is NOT a programmed event... it's simply due to the mechanical wear-in of moving components).

WOT is "wide open throttle" or full speed.

No. Drive it like you stole it. There is a regular maintenance schedule after the break in. You'll have to get the manual. I've run a Merc for 10 years. An ELPTO, and now a ProXS. I have always had my mechanic service once a year and not really worried about it. I trust my mechanic.

Are they building you a new boat? It's been a couple months already, hasn't it?

If there is no hour meter, and if you don't have Smartcraft gauges, a Merc dealer can plug in the computer and tell you how many hours are on it. To keep track yourself along with numerous other readings, you can install a MercMonitor. When I did the initial break in, I did the first 2 hours, and on another day, the last 2 hours. The break in is important for the motor and for the warranty. There is a link on Mercurys website to purchase a manual, and another link to register the motor. I would recommend registering it as well to be notified of any recalls.

Chicago has been screwing around with this for a long time. As of July 9th, they had 6 months to come up with the "terms" of the new ccw law. We have yet to see what happens. Chicago dropped their gun ban a number of years ago. I was a kid when it was enacted. They made it very expensive to legally own a gun within the city limits. After last weeks mass shooting on a basketball court, Police Superintendent McCarthy is quoted saying, "It's the illegal guns that are fueling the violence" again blaming the guns for killing people.

http://youtu.be/xX9FUHO94sU You forgot, 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter(Where she had another hot daughter Kaley Cuoco) and Futurama. I've never seen an episode of SOA

The DFI oil has more additives to combat carbon build up. Merc recommends DFI as a first choice for your motor. I had heard they changed to the DFI because fishermen are now using SI/DI/ and SS technology. Motors are idling excessively nowadays which is causing the added carbon buildup. I have been using DFI since new and don't experience smoke issues. Do you run WOT at all or just putt around? I'm no expert but running WOT may help burn off some of the crap that has built up.

A good pair of shoes. Standing on the deck with the bow going up and down all day can be extremely tiring on your feet, ankles, and calves.

When you gotta go, you gotta go

If it's an Opti, you have a 4hr break in period that, from what I understand, needs to be followed or Merc can void the warranty. Allow the motor to warm to operating temp. Run first 2hrs with motor trimmed below level between 4000-5000rpm changing speed every 2 minutes. For the last 2hrs change speed every 10 minutes. For the first 10 hours never run WOT for more than 5 minutes at a time. Evinrude E-Tech has no break in and I'm not sure about the other manufacturers or any of the 4 strokes.

I'll vouch for the quality. I own 6 or 7 of the original handles. My son said to me this past weekend "You have a lot of cork" I think cork looks classy.

You run the risk of interference on the graph from the trolling motor. More importantly, if you're on the TM all day, you run the risk of the outboard not starting because of being drained. Ideally, you want a total of 3 batteries.

You're really not helping your cause

I was at my brothers house watching the game and he was already talking playoffs. He almost jinxed us. A nice turn of events after Cutlers run, put the game to bed.

I think that's where pastrami comes from

I really think you need to address that soft drink addiction before you develop diabetes.

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Some of these are in Dupage. Beck Lake, Bass Lake, Deep Quarry, Mallard, Independence Grove, Sterling Lake, Blackwell