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    Re: The Russian Way

    Some might suggest its a shame your parents actually met, but it would perhaps be entirely wrong to blame them for your own thoughts.
  2. Re: Best place to purchase Epoxy and Fillers: UK or Spain or Europe

    Some "non boat" specific resins can be too hard, usually used as a casting resin, and do not have the flexibility of marine grade or specified resins. Worth checking some data sheets before buying a...
  3. Re: America's Untouchables - The Caste System in the USA

    Someone actually said that? Well, i heard worse here being said about him. Anyway, i did not see him help with any wealth disparity in the US except to enrich his already rich banking friends. He...
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    Re: The Russian Way

    My software picks up on "bragging" about deaths. That was one man. Russians as a rule do not "brag", you do not read of them constantly pointing out that the US is still buying rocket motors, flight...
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    Re: The Russian Way

    Your comment has nothing to do with the OP, so you can direct your "whataboutism" at yourself. I would say humans are putting a stretch on resources the globe over, some worse than others.
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    Re: The Russian Way

    Whats your actual problem? The fact that they might actually be succesfull? Using what one man said more than 70 years ago to tar an entire nation?

    Do you take issue with Bill Gates offering...
  7. Re: America's Untouchables - The Caste System in the USA

    How so, what mould?
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    Re: So, I'm running a forum.

    Maybe its you with the problem Bob? Many people do not have any issue with Ian. I see a lot of Ian pushback when others say things that are out of line, but i dont see him instigating it. People are...
  9. Re: Barr before the House Judiciary committee

    That will be me!:d........ Spending 5 minutes aggressively making accusations without allowing the person to respond, when i believe the purpose of them being there is to answer questions, just makes...
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    Re: So, I'm running a forum.

    https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-GKd8kPJ/0/X2/i-GKd8kPJ-X2.jpg

    Not such the Big Fella in this shot eh! That Bhudda needs a thought bubble and a caption, seems to be looking down on you, by...
  11. Re: Barr before the House Judiciary committee

    Ask him to attend to give answers, make accusations, do not give opportunity to respond. What a circus! This was a shining example of political bias from a committee, who itself is supposed to be...
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    Re: So, I'm running a forum.

    Funny that. I noticed you didnt mention it, and was curious myself, but someone decided to call you out on "promotion", which oddly enough, i do not see them calling out another member when he...
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    Re: Fiberglass Sheathing a 1962 Carvel Hull

    Most teak cleaners contain oxalic acid. You can normaly buy oxalic crystals from a chemist for cents......wear gloves!
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    Re: Sven Yrvind has set sail.....

    When he left on his last trip from Dingle in Ireland, he was towed around 50 miles offshore. He was way out by the time he got down to the latitude of the Scillies. I have usually headed out from the...
  15. Re: The worst public policy failure in the nation's history?

    As you are most likely aware, history is not a strong point with many here when they have an agenda. The high death rate in the US has already been pointed out to be bad health and obesity when...
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    Re: So, I'm running a forum.

    Too early for a kick-off over breakfast. Those Wave 125 look like a practical bike with some knobbies on, i didnt get into scoots with tiny wheels.....like Vespas.....
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    Re: The Real Problem With Technology

    Interesting look on how tech has been a double edge sword in Afghanistan opium production...

    https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-53450688
  18. Re: Best place to purchase Epoxy and Fillers: UK or Spain or Europe

    I had 37kg of resin shipped out to Sweden from the UK, as that was cheaper than buying local, but sadly that source has since closed down. ECF in the above post i have also bought from, mostly...
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    Re: So, I'm running a forum.

    Sadly not the first time you have posted something completely inaccurate to try and make someone else look bad.....you probably think this does not reflect on how others see you.......
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    Re: So, I'm running a forum.

    Someone had to say it, good post Michael.
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    Re: Trump should use Hollow Point bullets

    https://images.huffingtonpost.com/2016-01-26-1453820052-756905-CHENEY_TRUMP_SHOOTING-thumb.png
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    Re: So, I'm running a forum.

    Huzzah! Breath of fresh air to see you back, or is it just a visit? Sorry to hear how things are down there, as you know, its a global hit. Missed the bike stuff. Stick around this time.
  23. Re: A Biden proposal in the right direction

    Its all talk until it actually happens. Did no one learn anything from the Obama years?
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    Re: Ton Cotton - Slavery Necessary

    Of course! Is it any different today the way US corporations work in other parts of the world? Its a CHOICE. Everyone in America could probably have a job if those companies came back to the US, but...
  25. Re: Imagine is we had President Hillary Clinton

    Better to apply thought to current situations than completely wasting time on what might have been. She didnt deserve the job as she could not be bothered to put in the effort in crucial swing...
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    Re: Small marine diesel install

    I made the comment flashing back to several i have had to remove, and realized they were metal bearings in metal shafts, and sometimes the difference in metals is enough to get them to meld together....
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    Re: The Real Problem With Technology

    Right. So all the while you have "drug money" being thrown around in law-makers directions, nothing will change. It is a great pity that so many people believe the spin of no choice and it would be...
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    Re: Sven Yrvind has set sail.....

    Making good speed of over 4.9 knots this morning with good winds for the next 48 hours, but running the weather prediction to Wed-Thurs shows a nasty low forming and pretty much hard for him to...
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    Re: The Real Problem With Technology

    But enough to make a difference? Whos running on a healthcare for all platform?
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    Re: Small marine diesel install

    I would have suggested leaving a little bit of the cutless bearing exposed, just enough to allow some vice-grips to bite the edge for when the time comes to replace it, does not need to be much. ...
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    Re: JIM, an 18 foot canoe yawl.

    This is good news. I like the colour scheme, im sure Mr Sibley would approve, and with the future adventures.....the dream lives on.
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    Re: The Real Problem With Technology

    https://www.extremetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/chernobyl-new-confinement-head-640x353.jpg

    https://www.loe.org/content/2018-01-26/DOME-dome_aerial_1.jpg

    Nothing a few bags of cement...
  33. Re: Best cheapest sailmakers in UK Stornoway 12' dinghy

    Using existing sails as a pattern is only half the issue, as each panel will have some "shape" cut into it before they are all stitched together. I have both the Bowker and Sailmakers Apprentice, and...
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    Re: The Real Problem With Technology

    I think the West has reached saturation point with electronic gimmicks. I dont want a smartphone, but if i want to use online banking, i have to have one since the Banks in Scandinavia have decided...
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    Re: I ordered the plans for this beauty.

    If you not hung up on plywood Art, i can highly reccomend Dave Gentys Chautaqua. It does not have the sealed bouyancy of the Skua, whic i did consider, but sole lifting became the bigger issue so...
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    Poll: Re: For Our Foreign Correspondents:

    What Bob said in 24. There seems to be a need to pigeon-hole people, the need to say you are either this or that. Look how often im jumped on because i have to take a stand for one side or another,...
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    Re: What the news in the US re China?

    This^. Always the same act with a dying Empire, who would rather bring down everyone who is still in the "sphere of influence", so at least there remains "two-sides". Pompeo is on a mission to bad...
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    Re: Sven Yrvind has set sail.....

    Not really, the plan was to get to New Zealand, but corona has put everything into an unknown. He said he intends to float around in the sargasso sea till the food is almost done, re-stock in the...
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    Re: Realistic Dream Cruises

    http://forum.woodenboat.com/image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQAAAQABAAD/2wCEAAkGBxMSEhUTEhMWFhUWFRcWFRYWGBgXFRcVFRcWFxUVFRUYHSggGBolHRUXITEhJSkrLi4uFx8zODMsNygtLisBCgoKDg0OGBAQGy0lHyUtLS0tLS0tLS0tLS...
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    Re: Realistic Dream Cruises

    Lofoten.

    https://static1.evcdn.net/images/reduction/1551211_w-750_h-300_q-70_m-crop.jpg
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    Re: Sven Yrvind has set sail.....

    He turned South today should make some good progress with the forecast over the next 24 hours. It does always look as though he is chasing the windless area, but he really has no need to be anywhere...
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    Re: Steel plate ballast, fasteners.

    I too would also consider putting the plate inside. I had the same issue to consider with my stel re-bar and concrete shoe ballast casting. My last thought was to glass the entire bottom. Easier to...
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    Re: Steel plate ballast, fasteners.

    You need to read Jim Michalaks story about rocket scientists arguing how the rivet heads protruding on the surface would slow the rocket down so much it would probably fail to reach its trajectory,...
  44. Re: Trump will slip up and say something really bad.

    Firstly what is it you do not understand about "foreign"? Did i give you far too much credit for having the intellectual ability to know what the word means? Judging by the rest of your BS and...
  45. Re: Trump will slip up and say something really bad.

    Then thats on you. Just do not complain about it afterwards, but then.......thats what you do best.
  46. Re: Trump will slip up and say something really bad.

    Proves my point, thanks for playing.
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    Re: dealing with open planking seam

    I make no claims to be any kind of expert on carvel construction. I might think of putting a batten on the inside to back up the seam until the planks swell. I have seen some pretty big (to my eye)...
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    Re: Pompeo: WHO was bought by China

    I dont tar everyone with the same brush. But "most" is appropriate, as if it were more people like you, perhaps things would change, and sadly, have not. Keep them accountable.
  49. Re: Federal Police without ID or badges abducting people on streets of Portland

    I posted on another thread.



    Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden on Russia interfering in foreign elections: “You think that would happen on my watch, on Barack's watch? You can't...
  50. Re: Federal Police without ID or badges abducting people on streets of Portland

    I pity you your need for mindless BS comments. If you opened your eyes (and your mind), you might actually see something other than Putin being behind every wall and under your bed.
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