Here’s what I carry every day for work. Let’s me see into dark areas in ceilings. Lights up an entire room and can shine animals 300 yards away. Hope I never lose it!
https://www.streamlight.com/products/detail/protac-hpl-usb
Switched to USAA from Farmers about 5 years ago. Saved us at least 25%. Had to claim hail damage on 2 vehicles and the house within 6 weeks of switching. They were excellent to deal with. Rates have gone up, like all other companies, but I am still very satisfied.
I used to make a lot of trips from the cities to Cedar Rapids, and the area around Chester, IA always had a bunch of dead roadkills. I also saw a couple get smoked there on trips. So much that I tried to make sure I was through there well before dusk.
The guy that bought it is a BS salesman with a mouth full of samples.
Saw a quote he gave after the foreclosure was done that the road construction killed the business. You could still get there, and if he would’ve had product, the people would still come like they always did.
You just can’t spend big dollars on remodel and fancy trucks with wraps and not having the cash coming in.
West Union has 2, Strawberry Point has 2, Fayette -1, Hazelton -2, Postville – 2, Oelwein has 3
I have seen both cameras in Postville. Are the rest marked as close as Postvilles so you don’t even have time to brake before you smile for the camera?
If them put them at the bottom of the hill in Guttenberg, I’ll be sending them a check.
Been traveling through Northeast Iowa for nearly 50 years. I know all the towns and where cops loved to set up speed traps on most of my route, and when to slow down in the small town 20 mph zones.
Last year, I spotted a sign saying there was cameras in use in Postville- I had already slowed down. About 200 yards later is the radar and camera. Geez nothing like a heads up. I’d say that one’s a money maker.
Apparently Strawberry Point has one too. A relative found out the hard way there.
Anybody know of a map showing speed camera locations throughout the state?
Back in those days, the max HP for any tiller boat was about 90. Maybe the YarCraft 1895 was rated for 115? Not until the Ranger 620 tiller came out was a boat rated for 115. When Mertens hydraulic and Warrior hydraulic steering came about, tiller HP ratings went up.
Pretty sure that that boat is probably maxed out at 80 HP, 90 tops.
You can run the 100 HP, but you may not be able to insure it.
Store has been closed since July 1st. Saw a news report saying the big blow hard that bought the place was being sued for foreclosure of his loan.
He did get rid of all the good staff in the months leading up to it. He must have thought he knew everything, except how to run a business.
I’m crossing my fingers that my 2015 Sierra lasts. I did replace the tranny lines. GM updated that part over the last couple years, it seems they all leak.
On another note, how do you like the Michelin Defender tires? Going go get rid of my noisy Cooper LT tires soon. Hoping I can find a quieter tire with a little higher load rating than 114.
Do you guys with the 6.2L use the 91 octane gas? I thought that’s what you needed to use with that motor?
Another vote for the Ridgid vacs. We use them at work and I have a 16 gallon at home that gets used for everything. Love the car kit that came with it.
If you can hold out, HD may have a deal during their spring Black Friday event that is fast approaching.
It seems like very few of their products even have Gore Tex in it anymore. I still think of Gore Tex as the gold standard for rain gear and for good hunting clothing.
No that was filmed by a sprinkler fitter. Former apprentice of mine. He stopped by my house today and showed me the video and said he was being contacted for permission to post it.
A friend just bought a Savage 220 at Capra’s and he said they had a bunch of boxes of 20 gauge 3 inch Accutips.
No matter what others say, there’s no other slug that can reach out like Accutip does. 150 yards is easy and if you’re good, 200 is reachable with accuracy.
Capra’s in Blaine always has Lake Fork ring fry’s. Yes they have been a staple bait for years!
Fryin saucer is still in business. A friend bought the company from the original owners and they made some improvements from the original model. He sells quite a few on Amazon now.
Had mine since they were first made and it’s still going strong. They’re great for the minimal amount of oil you need, plus the food stays crispy when you keep it warm on the outside.
Ron Neis does custom covers in his garage shop in Vadnais Heights. He does great work and is very reasonable. He has done many covers for friends.
http://superfitcustomboatcovers.com/
I just replaced the drive belt on my dads craftsman a few weeks ago. I did remove the deck, which was relatively easy. I have a mower lift and used that as well, but I also had to remove and replace the transmission cooling fan above the rear gears.
One thing you could try is to pull the battery box and reach down to the pulley that this fan is on. It’s a tight fit, but with a pry bar, you may be able to get it o.
I have family that lives a couple miles from FoD. I was getting pictures sent to me all night long. One relative was on top of the silo taking pics.
Pretty cool to see Dyersville getting all this attention. I got to see the FoD get built in 1988, so it’s always been a special place for us.
I know I’ll be first in line if the Twinkies get a crack at playing there.
The knives you guys are referring to was probably called the Miracle Blade. I have a set too and they’re still sharp. Even after using one to cut insulation.
A friend of ours has his shop in Vadnais Heights. Ron has made several covers for us. Great guy and incredible work.
http://superfitcustomboatcovers.com/
For the record, I hate wearing a mask, but out of respect for others, especially elders, I will wear one. That’s how I was raised.
I got the vaccine to speed up getting rid of the mandate.
Restaurant owners would also be able to open fully if more people would get vaccinated.
Once the population reaches herd immunity, mask mandate should be lifted. Having so many people refuse to get vaccinated doesn’t help us get to this number.
I’m glad that most cases are mild for most people, but knowing close family members who have died, and other friends that were on ventilators, and still more that have not regained sense of taste or smell. Cmon people, this doesn’t happen with the flu.
My solution to restaurants is this. Bring back two sections. Instead of smoking and non-smoking, have vaccinated and non-vaccinated. Those of us that have vaccine can party as close as we want without masks, while the other side gets 3 tables spaced apart and require masks!
According to the specs, the towing capacity of the Duramax 3.0 i6 trucks are not as high as the 5.3 or 6.2 with the max trailering package. I have the 5.3 with max trailering and it pulls my 28 foot camper or boat without any problem. Mileage sucks when pulling the camper, but it has plenty of power to run 80 mph without breathing hard.
I’m a big fan of the Husky floor mats. WeatherTech are good also, but I found them to be harder and more slick than the softer rubber on the huskys.
Porky’s is an all-time classic and I see it finally made its way to Amazon video if anyone needs a good comedy.
Menards rents appliance dollies for a reasonable price. Think it’s less than $10.
This stuff will do the trick. Had a buddy that bought some and two drops will clear out a room.
https://liquidass.com/
I have the Husqvarna gas trimmer with interchangeable shaft and it’s great. It goes through long slough type grass when it needs to as well as easy jobs around the yard.
I didn’t buy the Husky attachments for it, but instead the Trimmer Plus brand. Pole saw works great. Also have the brush cutter which is great for clearing out shooting lanes. I’d definitely recommend that tool if you have a wooded lot.
Had an Avid Ice rod break on me on literally the first fish I set the hook on. Was fishing next to the manager of the store I bought it at.
Gave the rod to him to give to the rep, and being at the end of the ice season, St Croix had discontinued the Avids.
Rep said the same thing, they wouldn’t warranty it, but I could upgrade to the POS legend rod with the spring bobber for $20 more. I took one with manager discount, which broke eventually.
Last, and only St Croix rods I have purchased. Have only used them for ice fishing.
I’ve been a Loomis guy for open water rods for 25 years and never had an issue.
