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03-12-2025, 04:21 PM
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When did the grocery store become the new playground?
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And what's with people pushing their dogs around...
And what's with people pushing their dogs around in their shopping carts? Talk about unsanitary...
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Porsche 911 Technical Forum
11-12-2024, 04:11 PM
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Rennsport, Sealy, TX
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Depends where you are in Houston - I've used...
Depends where you are in Houston - I've used Michael Cawley at European Auto Tekniks several times, and find him to be detailed, honest, and does good work. He's off FM 1960 near 45 on Mintz lane.
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10-05-2024, 06:05 AM
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Ideas re finding new home for large unique literature collection
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Materials related to manufacturing tools and...
Materials related to manufacturing tools and precision measuring instruments might be of interest to the library at the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. They have a significant...
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08-01-2024, 04:43 PM
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More Joy of Aging...PVD
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Have your ophthalmologist refer you to a retinal...
Have your ophthalmologist refer you to a retinal specialist. Mine did - she checked every 30 days, then reduced frequency once she was satisfied there were no retinal tears. Peace of mind -
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03-07-2024, 03:38 PM
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New Jersey
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Mom was born and raised in New Vernon/Green...
Mom was born and raised in New Vernon/Green Village area - beautiful country - couldn't afford to live there now!
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01-18-2024, 07:09 PM
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The Best Cold Winter Snack
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Add dijon mustard and a dash of vinegar and you...
Add dijon mustard and a dash of vinegar and you have a proper deviled egg!
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11-12-2023, 06:13 AM
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Read anything good lately?
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Lars Kepler's series of Joona Linna books, about...
Lars Kepler's series of Joona Linna books, about a Swedish detective.
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09-27-2023, 02:37 PM
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Does anyone know about fine watch repair?
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Never did watches, but did restore/repair antique...
Never did watches, but did restore/repair antique clocks for a living. Learned by going the apprentice route. No matter which way you go, even as a hobbyist, if you're taking in pieces of value...
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08-04-2023, 02:18 PM
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Weird fraudulent Walmart/PayPal charges
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You should dispute the charges with your credit...
You should dispute the charges with your credit card, as well.
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07-26-2023, 07:16 PM
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Sinead O'Connor - RIP
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Saw her in concert in Portland, Maine in 1997. ...
Saw her in concert in Portland, Maine in 1997. Great talent and outstanding voice. A lot of pain and emotion behind her songs; especially her earlier work. RIP.
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06-26-2023, 01:52 PM
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Has tipping gotten out of hand?
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That's because the calculate the tip on the final...
That's because the calculate the tip on the final price (including tax)! I never pay a tip on tax.
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06-11-2023, 11:59 AM
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Explain to me overnight parking.
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Our HOA has the same rule, but it is...
Our HOA has the same rule, but it is unenforceable because the streets are public.
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05-01-2023, 05:01 PM
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BSA National Jamboree
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Was in Philmont in '74 - great memories. Tell...
Was in Philmont in '74 - great memories. Tell your son that earning Eagle rank is something that will stay with him all his life - it has opened doors and made connections through my professional...
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03-08-2023, 03:40 PM
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Any watchmakers?
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I have over 80 - and an understanding wife. I...
I have over 80 - and an understanding wife. I restore and maintain my collection - worked as an apprentice to an old clockmaker back in the 90's.
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03-08-2023, 06:09 AM
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Any watchmakers?
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Pictures would help. The folks at...
Pictures would help.
The folks at Chappel-Jordan in Houston could help identify.
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07-29-2022, 07:59 AM
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Solar Generators
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Thanks. The two options you provided are way...
Thanks. The two options you provided are way pricier than I was expecting. Ouch! What would be the smallest setup with a battery? Again, we're not looking for whole house, but something that...
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07-28-2022, 06:28 AM
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Solar Generators
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I was hoping to stay away from a large bank of...
I was hoping to stay away from a large bank of batteries - fires are one concern; I also don't have adequate storage space. The idea is to run the designated appliances only during the day when...
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07-27-2022, 03:26 PM
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Solar Generators
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Solar Generators
I've read most of the threads about backup generators, but for long-term use, I have concerns about running out of fuel, especially in a SHTF situation.
Been doing some looking at solar...
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05-04-2021, 03:12 PM
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HELP! Plumbing problem that should be simple
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vent pipe clear? air behind water ........
vent pipe clear? air behind water ........
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07-23-2020, 06:26 AM
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Family history
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Your local public library will also have a...
Your local public library will also have a "library edition" you can use for free - if you have a library card, you can access it through the library's web site. It's how I got started.
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07-04-2020, 04:16 PM
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Boy Scouts....Order of the Arrow
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Eagle with bronze palm; OA came a year later....
Eagle with bronze palm; OA came a year later. Ordeal was a full day of building a stairway at summer camp out of old railroad ties - Silver Trails Scout Reservation in Michigan. Heard recently the...
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04-22-2019, 05:58 PM
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Old Clock Experts........
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The clock has something called maintaining power...
The clock has something called maintaining power that allows the pendulum to continue receiving an impulse while you are winding the weight. Turn the crank counterclockwise (should go 1/4 to 1/2...
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04-21-2019, 05:03 PM
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Old Clock Experts........
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Late 1800's to early 1900's. Most likely...
Late 1800's to early 1900's. Most likely American; high quality pinwheel regulator movement. Movement may bear signature behind the dial. I'd hang it in my house!
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01-09-2019, 06:05 PM
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Glen Plake....never heard of him till today.
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Spent several years skiing Pleasant Mountain in...
Spent several years skiing Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton with Greg Stump, during my high school/college years. He got into film later, after winning several freestyle championships. Fun times, and...
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07-19-2017, 03:47 PM
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how old were you when you started coffee?
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Started at 14 when a Scout hiking through the...
Started at 14 when a Scout hiking through the Philmont Scout Ranch - been drinking it black ever since, well over 40 years.
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