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We had a back seat driver once.

Made up a sign for the windscreen, "Driver Under Instruction".

Futile, once a bsd, always a bsd.

Yours on L plates, Mark.

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I try to use the "mens" door when not at home.

Although at my age a personal pet bottle can sometimes be very welcome.

As for "water" pills, I have NO knowledge personally of them.

Forgetfully your's, Mark.

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The widow has one more thing off the list.

It's a difficult time.

As my mother's financial adviser said, "After a lifetime of effort its either Vinnies, the kids or the tip".

All the best, Mark

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I have a constant battle with mould and brass fittings.

I live at the edge of a rain forest and it wants its land back.

So far G96 and zip lock bags are the clear winners.

Be interested in responses to your post.

Cheers Mark

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For bulk megawatts its either coal of nuclear, generally the choice is political. For specialised applications you have many choices, again the choice is either based on engineering or politics. Down this way we have just about everything other than nuclear. I haven't been able to find any credible ...

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When is a cell not a cell?, when it's a commercial battery I just had a look at a Duracell, AA, NO mAh specified on the battery. If you do a Google for MN1500, printed on the battery, they do provide the mAh specification. Whether it is applicable to your application remains to be seen. Regards Mark

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Reminds me of the drunk blonde... She staggers into a tattoo joint, says I want Elvis tattooed in my thigh. Guy does it, she staggers back to the bar and shows it off. Comes back an hour later and say this doesn't look like Elvis- do it on the other thigh. Guy does it again and back to the bar she ...

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None!. This pretty much sums it up: "I was visiting my granddaughter last night when I asked if I could borrow a newspaper. "This is the 21st century," she said. We don't waste money on newspapers. Here, use my iPad." I can tell you this. That fly never knew what hit him." M...

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I was brought up with one of those "new fangled" wringer washing machines. Prior to that my mother used a "copper" fueled by town gas, a concrete set of tubs, clothes props for the line, solar powered of course. It's amazing the extra time these and other labour saving devices ha...

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Thanks for the link. Printed the table, saved the web page and the URL.

Cheers Mark

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Sounds like bullsh...t to me.

And oh, the bush flies!.

Cheers Mark

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Thanks Bruce, very interesting.

Came back from NZ last Sunday, youngest daughter's wedding.

Cheers Mark

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Batteries, what batteries?.

We used to wind them up with a key, i.e. clockwork and run them on rails.

Your's from Bedrock, Mark

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"Bandit", a cattle/kelpie cross can hear a set of car keys no matter how carefully you pick them up.

Cheers Mark

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OK, everyone needs a "hobo" knife of sorts. It would go well with my case, victorinox, puma, schrade, opinel ....., pocket knives. Opinel are currently my point of interest. Let alone the butcher's and other fixed blade knives. It's always a pleasure interacting on this site. Cheers Mark

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We sometimes get what we call, "Chinese Takeaway" when we are out travelling in the car. Chinese, Thai, Indian..... They usually provide the cheapest plastic utensils. Straight into the bin. No substitute for a s/s knife, fork and spoon, $--. A rubber band around them and into a plastic ba...

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"What... is it New Year, yet?"

It can't be, I don't have time for that!.

Apart from a glass of sparkling chateau horrible, I house sat the next door neighbour's dog.

I also watched DVDs:

Strictly Ballroom

Cracker Jack

Red Dog

Was an exciting evening.

Bottoms up, Mark

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Good idea, I'll log it away.

Sometimes I use a tapping die holder when there isn't much to hold onto.

As you said, those little screws can travel a long way and are difficult to find.

Cheers Mark

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Some rifles shoot well off the bench.

Others shoot particularly well in the field.

I like the 24" barrel.

I've a CZ rimfire that does both.

The 22 Mag would be nice.

As to silencers, no go down here, you could end up in gaol.

Mark

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Better to be "over the hill than underneath it"

On that happy note, have a nice and safe Christmas, Mark

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Among other things, I make choko(chayote) and onion pickles. My use by date is twelve months after I make it. At eighteen months the steel lids are seriously corroded. With the vinegar in it, I wouldn't let it come anywhere near carbon steel. Actually, it's very nice to add to cheese and cold meats,...

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Apart from giving your cholesterol pills a bit of a challenge, I thing it needs a splash of Tabasco.

Your's in gourmet cooking, Mark

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I think FWiedner's response is appropriate.

Always polite, never give them a plausible response, or give your hand away.

Besides, it's none of their business.

Mark

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Merry Christmas Pitchy and to all of you, good health in the coming year.

Mark

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We in primary care have been providing inexpensive yet thorough basic care for our patients that includes complete physicals, pap smears, lab work, and ongoing management of diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, thyroid problems, skin cancer removals, and so on, for somewhere between $1.00 and $2.0...

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Very pretty Mr Ingot.

Your's in smelting, Mark

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"Well... If we're telling stories..."

Good on you, 12 years of friendship. Dogs are pretty special.

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Thanks for sharing the story. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/granville_it/ALovelyGirl.jpg Sandy came from under a house as a puppy. She was infested with fleas. An unwanted litter. I received her for my 50th birthday, a long time ago. She is no longer with us, unfortunately. All the best, Mark

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"I found one carload without a single bottle of Perrier water"

Oh, you are awful!.

It would make a good script for "Carry On up to Canada".

Cheers, Mark

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Some people call them "collectors", but like me......

I like to preserve pocket knives, etc.++

All the best, Mark

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11-11-2016, 11am. I don't know if you observe it over there. My grandfather served in France from 1917 to the armistice. It was nice to see the local pub lower the flag from 10.30 am and raise it by the time we came back at midday. It seems that not many people care, or are aware. Respectfully yours...

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Very nice, thanks.

Your sentiments re "photobucket" are spot on.

There must be an easier way.

Cheers Mark

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The best of luck. You certainly have a project on your hands.

Your canine helper is beautiful, mine is sleeping under the computer desk having had an arduous day in the pool.

All the best, Mark.

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No, not an expert on anything. My wife will confirm that.

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"Hey, I hear MarlinOwners knows more about pens than leverguns..."

You have a long memory...., not such a bad thing, so do I.

All the best,Mark

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"I was just hoping that with the combined knowledge on this forum I could get some useful information. I guess I was wrong." I realise that things can be frustrating at times and I often feel that I live on the dark side of the moon. Give it time, it's a Parker 51 and I know you care abou...

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I collect fountain pens, mostly Watermans.

The firm mentioned, http://www.pendemonium.com/ is worth an email, certainly for a Parker 51.

All the best, Mark

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It's nice to know that the old skills still have a place.

Mark

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270 WINCHESTER 110gn Sierra Soft Point 61 gns H4831 3150 fps Remington 9½ Primer(x700) Winchester Cases(x120 new 28/6/94) Overall length 3.250" 55.5 gns W760 3200fps 51 on Powder Thrower 110 gn Hornady Hollow Point(modified) 61 gns H4831 Overall length 3.167" Extract from my loading notes...

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The whole world is involved in the result of your presidential election.

From my point of view this pretty much sums things up:

http://www.glasbergen.com/wp-content/ga ... n-3334.gif

Heaven knows, Mark

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Hmm, "Interestingly Aussies don't use the "U"" . Trust me, we do. "Since she doesn't really "rule" Britannia anyway, her edicts are meaningless." A very interesting hypothesis. As far as rugby and King Charles are concerned, I completely agree. Your obedient s...

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JohndeFresno wrote:Bravo! Too much to absorb at one sitting - archiving all pages of this blog. Good work, gentlemen - very impressive research, observations, and dialog.

I certainly agree with your comments. It's a topic to be "tucked away", and probably printed.

Thanks Mark

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Pete44ru wrote:
The damascus "Bird & Trout" knife w/sheath by Rick Cox (Montana).

Very nice knife and sheath, Mark.

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Griff wrote:An awful lot of truth in there...

As the father of four ......

"Yes dear", Mark.

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All the best Bill.

No big "C", excellent.

Mark

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Mark, a fellow who used to manage bison ranches for Ted Turner said the most useful knife for dealing with those big shaggies was a Green River "legging knife." Looking at the photos it seems to be the same knife. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DEXTER-RUSSELL-5-25-D-T-O-M-SHEEP-SKINNING-KNIFE...

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"I think that is the Canadian Air Force knife" Nice knife,I have used the Cold Steel version. My two favorite knives for dressing out game are: a. Tri-Steel, laminated Frost, European manufacture, that I have used on and off for fifty years b. A Green River, "Sheep Skinner", car...

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Same for all three, cook with oil, hot water, soap, green scrubby, dry, oil,. All these years doing it the same. This is not a religion, just cooking. Next up a chuck roast in the Wagner with the glass top on. , brown, simmer with potaoes and vegetables. As per the old Gslloping Gourmet. Graham was...

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Today's movies seem to rely on more, and more, and more computer Special FX.....Mostly, it just overburdens the senses....There actually used to be good plots, good dialogue, and acting.... When you run out of ideas, "turn the volume up". Leave Mad++ World in peace. Perish the thought of ...

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Most times I cook for myself, except when the grand daughters and their parents are here. Most of the time I cook outside on a single burner butane stove. Else, for bulk guests a Weber, either charcoal or maybe gas. Invariably cast iron. For stews an enameled "camp oven", otherwise a gridd...

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