My prototype was in December of ’05 using a Craftsman 19.2 volt drill in low gear. One freshly charged battery would drill 12 holes in 10 inches of ice. I included a shield larger than the auger diameter to keep the auger from slipping in the ice hole. A good quality drill would do more holes even better.
I had one knee replaced 6 years ago. Pain is pretty much gone. Miss being unable to kneel on replacement knee. When I have occasion to be on the floor, its usually on my side or on a low stool. Replaced baseboard, trim and doors in my house with some difficulty.
Wish you the best.
A weak solution of CLR and water and rinse with clean water.
Steve,
I remember Ziggy well from my visits to Evert’s during your “reign”. He was a super dog. Strong attachments to our pets can sometimes be difficult to explain. I probably shouldn’t admit it, but sometimes there has been more tears over good dogs than others. So sorry for your loss.
Charlie(Rhubarb Guy)
Catfished yesterday morning out of Rock Creek. Still high and slow bite. Six channels and one keeper walleye. All on stink bait. Tried several dip baits. Most effective was a homemade concoction by fishing partner Matt Meier of DeWitt.
ARDENT Reel has a UTUBE video with instructions for reel cleaning.
Good idea and effective. Also seen these made with parachute cord and used for walleye.
Just checked some prices and it looks like you stole it.
Dave,
Ice is starting to hit the ponds around the neighborhood. It won’t be long. The big butted gills are getting hungry. Biscuits and gravy are in the cards. Still limpin’ and gimpin’, but wouldn’t miss it.
Charlie
Sounds like your cedar should be treated like a cedar boat and finished with a marine or even an epoxy varnish. You may consider the cost prohibitive, but a couple of coats of either of those would result in a good protective finish.
Dave,
And many, many more.
Charlie
The good looking hired help is probably directly related to the $7/dozen corn or vice versa.
Speaking of new refrigerators, we also have one. Ours is a bottom freezer GE that doesn’t make noises, but every time we open the ice cube compartment in the freezer, we get shelled with ice cubes. My concern is stepping on one of these errant missiles and experiencing serious injury. Spouse and I are in our 70’s and don’t bounce as well as we once did.
We’ve complained to the manufacturer which resulted in a visit from a service man. He tried to adjust the level of cubes in the compartment, but was unsuccessful. Apparently, this is a common problem with these GE refrigerators. His final suggestion was to keep dumping ice cubes so the compartment is always empty. $1600 fridge and the best we can do is go cubeless. Since my hearing is going, I’d rather have the noises.
Our lawyer is on standby and licking his chops.
Beware!
The number I gave you is for the store you are looking for. The FF0 web address is for the internet “store”. They are not the same. The store in Spirit Lake has lots of stuff at usually better prices than the web. Recommend you visit the “real” store and not get the two confused.
Charlie
Store phone number is 1-800-374-7158.
Several times over the years I have wondered aloud if my stink bait may have gone bad. Spouses response is always the same. “How would you know?” Never mention it anymore.
Besides knowing where the fish are and how to catch ’em, Koonce knows where the cold beer is, too. Whatta’ guy!
Charlie
The winch post/support can be used to secure an extension to help or assist in getting up into the boat. Also in getting out and down. The success is dependent upon how high the boat would be off the ground.
I looked at the EZee Step and went for a simpler, effective step made by Ve Ve in Ramsey, MN. at a cost of $35. I have a 16 ft. Alumacraft jon boat and it works for me when getting in and out of a trailered boat.
Can’t vouch for performance, but if price is any indication they should be OK. U.S. Reel is somewhat of a misnomer. One would think their products are red, white and blue. Not so! Made in China. Difficult to understand how stuff made with such cheap labor can be so pricey.
At 72, I’d be more than happy to swap.
Charlie
-24.5 at 0600. DeWitt, IA
Dean,
How do you sell the Cortland orange mono? Would you sell by mail?
It’s getting close to carpet replacement time for me too. I would like very much to see pics of your bunk boards and glides.
Thanks
I used to, but don’t anymore. At the time, Buss bedding was used along with foam chests. Wet newspaper sheets were placed over the bedding. In a short time, it looked as though the newspapers were riddled with buckshot. The worms were so lively, they almost couldn’t be held in an open hand. As said earlier, be careful with the water.
I bought mine from amazon.com for around $25. They are currently selling the 28th edition dated April 2007 for $27 and free shipping. My copy has 1,068 pages. This book is very helpful in the buying and selling of firearms.
Charlie
Just checked Blue Book of Gun Values(22nd Edition) which is at least a few years old. The only Forester I found listed was a pre-1972 model, medium action. There is no reference to a deluxe version. In 100% of original condition, which would be new condition, the value was $950 at the time the book was published. An example of how value changes with respect to condition, 95% reduced the value to $725.
Sounds like a nice rifle.
Charlie
Looks and sounds as though you did well. Good show!
Charlie
Correction! The MSRP is $250 which makes the Cabela’s price $70 less. I apologize for the mistake.
Charlie
Cabela’s is offering the XS model for $180 which is $250 less than the MSRP. Specs. are available at http://www.ardentreels.com.
Charlie
