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    My son is no longer a teenager. Good thing too,...

    My son is no longer a teenager. Good thing too, I never could have lasted much longer. Somehow they seem to know just where the buttons are and how to push them for maximum response !! A little...
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    Boiler makers

    I thought Boiler makers were something to quench your thirst !!
    I was once a Boiler Inspector following the ASME codes for an Insurance company. I have lots of experience with installing boilers in...
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    Adding another Thank you.

    This was the second year for me attending this noted event. I am already looking forward to next year. Bill, Lisa, THANKS for your efforts and please know that everyone I spoke to was most...
  4. Thread: Education

    by Jim McFall
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    High school grad with regents degree in science...

    High school grad with regents degree in science and math. Directly to the Coast Guard where i learnde to operate high pressure Boilers. From there to the insurance industry as a commissioned...
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    Ned, Welcome, I do not post much but visit here...

    Ned,
    Welcome,
    I do not post much but visit here every day to learn something.
    Did you say Lakeport, USA ???
    Been there once, for about 50 years or so. Gota say I like Southern PA
    just a little...
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    Sticky: Jim McFall USCG 1968 -- 1972 Never thought I'd...

    Jim McFall USCG 1968 -- 1972 Never thought I'd see Nam from a Coast Guard ship but I did.

    Thanks for your generosity!!
  7. Thread: Mega Gloat

    by Jim McFall
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    Congrats to you and the LOYL. We have a grand...

    Congrats to you and the LOYL. We have a grand son comming and I "feel" your excitement. Ours will be here in May. Maybe someday they can carry on in the chat room of SMC !!!!!!!!!!!

    Bless you...
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    Not Cheap Anywhere

    We are about 50 miles West of Philly and 18 months ago to build a shed I paid under $5 per sheet for 7/16 4*8 sheets. Last Saturday at the HD the same stuff was a nickle less than $17.00

    I wish...
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    Bowls from Boxes?

    Tom,
    Is that what you have on your mind?? This turning thing has you going in circles. (I'd put a smiley face here but they never stick for me)

    You seem a bit too bashful. Just call and we'll...
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    Thanks to Tom

    Tom, thanks for putting the picture in and narrative. Someday you will have to give me a computer lesson or two.

    To the others that made comments, thanks for your kind words. Indeed each project...
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    Do Not' Confirm

    Please do not tell us also that the Taxes went down too !!

    Enjoy your new area.

    I'm hoping to do the same thing soon. One never knows.
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    Don't use Copper

    Doug,
    I have run miles of Natural gas piping for furnaces in houses. Tap in where it is the closest. If you go' thru a block wall, put a plastic sleeve over the pipe and then just put some caulk...
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    Tom, That must have been sometime around 7 -...

    Tom,
    That must have been sometime around 7 - 7:30. ??? I was in the garage (shop) doing some finishing work and I heard this loud noise from the bottom of the hill. Hope you stayed clear of the...
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    Tom, Thanks for the offer. I did manage to...

    Tom,
    Thanks for the offer. I did manage to figure out how to get the bulb out without breaking it, The pully did not have to come off. good thing cause I did not figure that part out. All is...
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    Help with Drill press

    I have a cummins mack drill press and I can not get the light bulb out of it to replace it. So, I figured before I broke the glass bulb by turning it too hard, I would see if I could get to the...
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    Noah, Congrats, I wonder who will be NEXT ???...

    Noah,
    Congrats, I wonder who will be NEXT ???
    Have fun , be careful, I heard those things can be dangerous in more ways than one.
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    I could not agree more that everone had a very...

    I could not agree more that everone had a very fine time. There are a lot of really good people connected to this forum and it was my pleasure to meet a few of them.
    The Bill G family are great...
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    Stains On Pool Liner

    I have fianlly had the time and the weather to get the cover off the pool. I was dismayed to see several stains on the bottom. I think they came from worms and some leaves that got under the cover...
  19. Terry, Thanks for your generous donation. If my...

    Terry,
    Thanks for your generous donation. If my name comes up (which I doubt very much) Please hold off shipping it for a couple of weeks. I am leaving for a trip to Ireland (the one thing in 30...
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    Keith, thanks, I'm off to give that a try. If I...

    Keith,
    thanks, I'm off to give that a try. If I break it there goes $10!!
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    Sears Belt sander Question

    Well, I do not think I need to qualify this as a Gloat because I do not have the darn thing working yet. Since I never owned a belt sander and since I was at this auction and no body else seem to...
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    Teeth

    Sorry Doc. !! Can't resist, I have crooked Insurance, Straight teeth. :D
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    Should there be a left hand and right hand award??

    Should there be a left hand and right hand award??
  24. Thread: Just joined

    by Jim McFall
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    Just joined

    HI, I membered up a few days ago and thought it was time to show myself.
    Depending on who you ask, I'm either a "nice guy" or a "contankerous old......"
    Married 30 years and recently relocated...
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