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    Re: for the love of a dog: conflict of interests?

    Bernadette

    I am so glad that Pokkie is doing better after his surgery. He is a surviver. I can't even imagine how you felt waiting for Pookie to pee the second time. Its amazing how happy we can...
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    Re: for the love of a dog: conflict of interests?

    Bernadette, you have done a realy nice thing rescueing Pookie. Remember that retriveing a ball and other games are things that we teach dogs with a strong prey drive. Give Pookie time to adapt to...
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    Re: Dog food question, Pless, Donn, others?

    Both Paul and Ian give good advice. You can change the bowl you feed your dog to a muffin tin. cheap and you alread probably have one. A little food in each cup will slow your dog down. YOU could...
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    Re: Do you call in sick when you are not sick?

    About twenty years ago, the manager where I'm employed got tired of the 10% of employees that used sick leave as vacation. He negociated an new leave policy with the IBEW. We no longer have sick...
  5. Re: Okay, who else out there uses sourdough starter for making bread. Any secrets?

    Classis Sourdough by Ed and Jean Wood is a goocd book. You can also purchase about 12-15 sourdough starter at Sourdough International www.sourdo.com.
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    Re: Whole House Backup System

    if you install a backup genset for your home or shop be sure to have a cutoff switch installed that isolates the house or shop from your utility drop. Lineworkers can be injured or killed when...
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    Re: Poison ivy and dogs......

    Symptoms of Poison Ivy in DogsSymptoms of Poison ivy reactions to the skin in dogs can include raised bumps or swelling of the skin. The dog may become very itchy, and the skin may also become...
  8. Thread: Dog phobias

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    Re: Dog phobias

    Dave
    To help your dogs get your dog and anxiety wrap. https://anxietywrap.com/default.aspx The wraps do seem to help dogs with minor fear problems like thunder or birds cherping. If he is...
  9. Thread: Book Binding

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    Re: Book Binding

    Skuthorp wouldn't you know it, the Books are being shipped from Pioneer Books in Australia. I should get them next week. shipping is wicked high.

    What does recast the block and underbacking...
  10. Thread: Book Binding

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    Re: Book Binding

    Jamie
    I hope that Donn will step in. I am sure that he can provide a lot of useful information.
    As for your question. These books were printed in the 1920's. The value to me is high. I like to read...
  11. Thread: Book Binding

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    Book Binding

    I am looking for some advice. I recently purchased and old book and the seller said it has a broken binding. I would like to have the book repaired or the binding replaced after I recieve it. Does...
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    Re: RIP Lucky thar Dog (1998-2012)

    Joe
    I am sorry for your troubles.
    Life is good with a dog beside you. I know that Lucky enjoyed every minute he spent with you.
    I am nearing the same point with my old Golden. My sympathy.
  13. Thread: Fostering dogs

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    Re: Fostering dogs

    doug
    Please get your golden fixed so he will stay at home and be a great loveable pet. Otherwise he will follow his nose to the girls in heat.
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    Re: dogs for the elderly

    Most breeds of dogs will bond with there new owners within a short time. A few breeds like Chows and Akitas can have problems bonding with new owners.
  15. Thread: Friday's child

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    Re: Friday's child

    All three of my dogs were dogs in need. Two (Maddie and Fibber) were adopted from the shelter. The third (Taylor) was an owner release at a vets office. The former owner wanted the dog put down...
  16. Thread: Heidi The Lab

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    Re: Heidi The Lab

    I have a freind that has a dog that is very frightened by thunder. She usees an anxiety wrap on her dog and it really helps.
    https://anxietywrap.com/default.aspx
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    Re: The coming Kindle rebellion

    The sad story is that the publishers revolted and have been setting the prices higher than the original $9.99. Amazon claims they have no control over the price publishers set. What is really crazy...
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    Re: He's a Good Dog, But.....

    Donn
    That if very good advice.

    You don't stop dog aggression with more aggression. Dog aggression is more often cause by the dog being afraid that dominate.

    Anyone that beats a dog is scum...
  19. Thread: Dachshund Puppy

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    Re: Dachshund Puppy

    John
    I am so sorry for your loss. A good dog is the best freind you can have.
    I have had to seven of my dog euthinize over the last 30 year for various types of cancer.
    It never get easier.
    All...
  20. Thread: Yellow jackets!

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    Re: Yellow jackets!

    The one good thing about yellow jackets is that the hive dies off in the fall, only the queen is needed to start next years hive. If you can find the nest early in the spring when the queen has...
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    Re: WBF Bread Bakers: Advice

    J P Try this one.

    Ciabatta Bread

    http://images.media-allrecipes.com/site/allrecipes/area/community/userphoto/small/97098.jpg"This is a bread machine version of the Italian classic which still...
  22. Thread: Portland

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    Re: Portland

    Astoria Or. has a nice boat related museum. It's a nice day trip from Protland.
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    Re: WBF Bread Bakers: Advice

    |:)Here is a simple bread easy recipie that was publish in the New York Times a few years ago. I also second any of Peter Rienhart's bread books.|:)

    Recipe: No-Knead Bread

    Adapted from Jim...
  24. Re: Ye Olde Telescope Thing-a-ma-jig. Any ideas on design, history, age, etc?

    htom is right, its a theodolite. Its just missing its tripod and the crew it the chain. Nice find.
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    Re: Caulk wicking or Epoxy? A rookie question

    Basil the dog.
    Jessie appears to be cold molded.
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    Re: Portable generator for home

    Don't wire a generator to your house curcuits withour installing a transfer switch that isolated your house from the grid when the generator is running. Save a lineman's life.
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    Re: Cockle Replica Post #1

    Beautiful boat Alex. Built by a craftsman.
  28. Thread: Snake Protection

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    Re: Snake Protection

    IF you take a dog with you on your outing, their is a snake bite vacine for dogs that is good for pit vipers. I don't know if their is something similar for humans. The dog snake bite vacine works...
  29. Thread: Sleep Apnea?

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    Re: Sleep Apnea?

    Phillip
    Talk to you local doctor. He can set you up with a recording blood oxygen meter for a night. The meter is conected to your finger while you sleep.
    If you have sleep apnia, the record will...
  30. Thread: Sleep Apnea?

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    Re: Sleep Apnea?

    I also have sleep apnea. I am surprised that they will keep you so long for the sleep test. I when in a 9PM and left for work at about 7am. they hooked my up to all sorts of wires to look a brain...
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    Re: John Wayne's "Wild Goose"

    The Wild Goose also spent time moored in the Port Angeles (WA) harbor while he visited a sister that lived in Sequim, WA. It was always during salmon season.
  32. Re: Best Water Dog for smalll boating life - non-dog people need not read.

    You also see the same traits in mixed breed dogs in shelters. Its about how the dog is socialized and trained as a young puppy rather than the breed type that makes them nice or aggressive.
  33. Thread: Pills and Beagles

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    Re: Pills and Beagles

    peanut butter has always done the trick for me.
  34. Re: Cay, our beloved dog died today...RIP best friend...

    Spinner
    I have owned many dogs over my 54 years. I never gets easier to loose one of my many dogs. My simpathy for the loss of you four legs friend and fanily member.
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    Re: Building a cold molded Tom Cat

    Martin
    Please keep posting as you make progress on your tomcat. great pictures.
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    Re: Water Craft Magazine

    I see you are from Entiat. You can't buy it locally. I have purchased individual copies from the British Publisher and recieved them in the mail in about two weeks. I finaly bit the bullet and just...
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    woodenboat Magazine's Small Boats 2009

    Picked up my copy on Saturday at a local Fred Meyer. Another great selection of boats, most I haven't looked at before. I fell in love with the pretty Danish Frederikssund jolle. Double end, 17' 8''...
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    Re: C.A.D for Dummies????

    I second Sketchup. You can start with the free version and purchase the upgrade if you really need it. Fairly easy to learn, just download the PDF manual. It also has a good tutorial on line.
  39. Thread: 45 years

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    Re: 45 years

    I was in fourth grade. I remember the school principal anouncing the assassination on the school intercom and my teacher starting to cry.
  40. Thread: Horse Tack Trunk

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    Re: Horse Tack Trunk

    Here is a place you can get plans. Looks like a simple truck.
    http://www.elitetackdesign.com/OrderPlans.html
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    Re: New Vehicle Recommendations...

    Spin
    Don't by a short wheel base vehicle to tow a 20 foot trailer. You need a long wheel base vehicle like a pick-up. A 20 foot trailer can flip a short wheel base vehicle like you land cruser. ...
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    Re: Catspaw Dinghy: Carvel or Lapstrake?

    If you open Alex Low's web site on building a carvel Tomcat catboat you will see how a the ribs are bent over a mold and then the planks are fastened to the ribs.

    http://www.dc004.com/oct.html
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    Re: A Lovely Little Colin Archer

    What a pretty boat. love Colin Archer designs. What is the lenght and beam?
  44. Thread: Recipe Thread

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    Moroccan Lamb Tagine

    Ingredients


    4 pounds fat-trimmed boned lamb shoulder or other cut suitable for stewing, rinsed and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
    2 onions (8 oz. each), peeled and thinly sliced
    4 cloves...
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    Re: Yawl version for Grey Seal; ? for Gert.

    Yep. that's the one I remember.
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    Re: Yawl version for Grey Seal; ? for Gert.

    I. Oughtred designed a push pull linkage for the Eun na Mara. You should be able to find the information on Dale H web site for his boat. ...
  47. Thread: First Dog

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    Re: First Dog

    I hope it's not a Golden Retriever. President Ford owning Liberty did a lot of damage to the breed.
  48. Thread: wind meter

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    Re: wind meter

    The taller your tower the better chance you have the clean wind you want. Figure out what is the larges tower you can put on your land and still meet the regulations. Measure the wind at that...
  49. Thread: Elephant Ears

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    Re: Elephant Ears

    Be careful, there are four genus of plants called elephant ears.
    Alocasia must remove Oxalic acid before eating.
    Caladium Poisonous
    Colocasia (taro)
    Xanthosoma (yam like)
  50. Thread: Dave Fleming

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    Re: Dave Fleming

    I am very sorry to read of Dave's passing. Dave reminded me of my grandpa. He worked on the railroad tugs in New York harbor all his life. He loved his work, loved his tug and the men he worked...
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