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Bought one of these little dubbers for my truck today on a whim.

Neat little unit. Totally unqualified for boats though.

Eisboch

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Summation would be exactly the same if it were called Skipper Skipper.
JR
couldn't resist

Eisboch wrote:

Bought one of these little dubbers for my truck today on a whim.

Neat little unit. Totally unqualified for boats though.

Eisboch




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"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Tue, 29 Nov 2005 19:13:56 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

Bought one of these little dubbers for my truck today on a whim.

Neat little unit. Totally unqualified for boats though.

Which one did you get?

I remember a few years ago when these were first introduced - they got
killed by reviewers - they took the criticism to heart and now I
understand they have a great product.

Of course, it will take the State of Connecticut another year or so to
decide that these are a "distraction" and ban them from all vehicles
or from using them while driving.

Later,

Tom

I got the cheaper one - the "300". The only big difference that I can see
in the specs is that the higher priced model has a faster CPU.

I used to use a DeLorme Earthmate with a laptop in the motorhome when we had
it. I found the laptop to be clumsy and distracting to use. The Tom Tom is
pretty much set and forget. Garmin makes a similar unit at the same price
but Tom Tom actually has a few more user features.

One more trip to Florida starting the end of this week. Gonna close on the
house and tow the Scout back north.

Eisboch

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On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 07:06:37 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

One more trip to Florida starting the end of this week. Gonna close on the
house and tow the Scout back north.

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Weather and boating are pretty nice here this time of year. Sorry to
see you go. Several of our neighbors have come down with "hurricane
fever" and are talking about moving to the Carolinas. Out of the
frying pan into the fire in my opinion.

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"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 07:06:37 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

One more trip to Florida starting the end of this week. Gonna close on
the
house and tow the Scout back north.

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Weather and boating are pretty nice here this time of year. Sorry to
see you go. Several of our neighbors have come down with "hurricane
fever" and are talking about moving to the Carolinas. Out of the
frying pan into the fire in my opinion.


The hurricanes, although a pain, where a minor factor in our decision. I
love the winter weather in south Florida and will miss it big time. The
primary reasons are elderly parents up north who need more and more
attention, grandkids that are growing up too fast and Mrs. E's nest that
happens to include two, 1000 lb hayburners.

We also learned that living in a fairly exclusive gated community was not
our style and will never do that again. Too many "clicks" and busybodies.
We both like our privacy and independence.

BTW - Although advised to be careful, I decided to leave the Navigator wet
this winter. Kinda looking forward to sitting in a blizzard watching the
snow fly from the lower helm. Mrs. E's GB is all tucked away for the
winter - she arranged indoor storage, of course.

Eisboch

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On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 14:51:35 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

Mrs. E's GB is all tucked away for the
winter - she arranged indoor storage, of course.

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Good idea with the GB what with all of that varnished woodwork. Mine
needs a new top coat after only 7 months (and that was mostly up
north). :-(

There's an impressive statistic for you: 1,000 lbs per horse power...

Not likely to reach planing speed.

Tom Tom GPS
 

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We also learned that living in a fairly exclusive gated community was not
our style and will never do that again. Too many "clicks" and busybodies.
We both like our privacy and independence.

Cliques.

Good for you. I used to work with a very smart man, famous for his
sense and a lot more. One day I asked him why my friends who used to
have trouble with drugs were now discovering Jesus.

He said, "Let me put it to you this way jps, people need somethin' to
do."

Yup.

You and the Mrs. need to do somethin' other than what those who inhabit
gated communities regularly do. Between gossiping and shopping they
seem plenty busy.

jps

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"jps" wrote in message
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In article ,
says...

We also learned that living in a fairly exclusive gated community was not
our style and will never do that again. Too many "clicks" and
busybodies.
We both like our privacy and independence.

Cliques.

Good for you. I used to work with a very smart man, famous for his
sense and a lot more. One day I asked him why my friends who used to
have trouble with drugs were now discovering Jesus.

He said, "Let me put it to you this way jps, people need somethin' to
do."

Yup.

You and the Mrs. need to do somethin' other than what those who inhabit
gated communities regularly do. Between gossiping and shopping they
seem plenty busy.

jps


Had to laugh at myself. "Clicks". Shows I never took english classes too
seriously.

Mrs.E and I have plenty to do, that's for sure. We just don't want to do it
"there". Anyone that says retirement is boring isn't really retired.

Eisboch (back to the endless projects)

Tom Tom GPS
 

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says...

Mrs.E and I have plenty to do, that's for sure. We just don't want to do it
"there". Anyone that says retirement is boring isn't really retired.

I can't wait for retirement. I've got a lot I want to do...

jps

Tom Tom GPS
 

In article ,
says...
On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 18:28:36 -0800, jps wrote:

In article ,
says...

Mrs.E and I have plenty to do, that's for sure. We just don't want to do it
"there". Anyone that says retirement is boring isn't really retired.

I can't wait for retirement. I've got a lot I want to do...

Trust me on this - your SO or kids will find things for you to do
leaving zero, and I do mean zero, time for anything that YOU may want
to do. :)

I've been polishing my "ditch 'em without detection" skills in
preparation.

jps

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"jps" wrote in message
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In article ,
says...
On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 18:28:36 -0800, jps wrote:

In article ,
says...

Mrs.E and I have plenty to do, that's for sure. We just don't want to
do it
"there". Anyone that says retirement is boring isn't really retired.

I can't wait for retirement. I've got a lot I want to do...

Trust me on this - your SO or kids will find things for you to do
leaving zero, and I do mean zero, time for anything that YOU may want
to do. :)

I've been polishing my "ditch 'em without detection" skills in
preparation.

jps

Won't work. They always come back. And there are always more and more of
them. We now have the largest house we've ever owned. Mrs.E says it's
necessary "just in case". 90% of the time it's only two of us in a 8000 sq
ft house. I often feel like I live in a Sheridan. Of course, it's Mrs.E's
house. I just live here.

Eisboch

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"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Thu, 1 Dec 2005 05:42:19 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:


"jps" wrote in message
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In article ,
says...
On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 18:28:36 -0800, jps wrote:

In article ,
says...

Mrs.E and I have plenty to do, that's for sure. We just don't want
to
do it
"there". Anyone that says retirement is boring isn't really retired.

I can't wait for retirement. I've got a lot I want to do...

Trust me on this - your SO or kids will find things for you to do
leaving zero, and I do mean zero, time for anything that YOU may want
to do. :)

I've been polishing my "ditch 'em without detection" skills in
preparation.

Won't work. They always come back. And there are always more and more of
them. We now have the largest house we've ever owned. Mrs.E says it's
necessary "just in case". 90% of the time it's only two of us in a 8000
sq
ft house. I often feel like I live in a Sheridan. Of course, it's
Mrs.E's
house. I just live here.

Ah, but you see, there's a trick to this - perhaps you might want to
attempt it.

What I did was convince my wife that we really didn't need a big,
twelve room restored late 19th century farm house and what we really
needed was to buy a house that just happened to be for sale down the
street - one floor - 2,300 sq ft. Her complaint was that the big old
farm house could hold the kids, their SO's and grand kids "for the
holidays and events". At that point I sprung my trap - I said let's
keep the farm house, but "give" it to my son and his wife so that THEY
could host the family for the holidays and "events".

Point, set, match. :)

Later,

Tom


Ah, but little do you apparently know of the possessiveness of Italian
women.
We still have boxes of cancelled Navy Federal Credit Union checks from 1968.
When I learned that her hayburners can live to 30 years or more, I lost all
hope and I fully expect to be buried in a 36 foot Grand Banks.

Eisboch

Tom Tom GPS
 

Eisboch wrote:


Won't work. They always come back. And there are always more and more of
them. We now have the largest house we've ever owned. Mrs.E says it's
necessary "just in case". 90% of the time it's only two of us in a 8000 sq
ft house. I often feel like I live in a Sheridan. Of course, it's Mrs.E's
house. I just live here.

Eisboch


Next time around I'm gonna marry me a 'rich woman'!

Tom Tom GPS
 

In article ,
says...

"jps" wrote in message
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In article ,
says...
On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 18:28:36 -0800, jps wrote:

In article ,
says...

Mrs.E and I have plenty to do, that's for sure. We just don't want to
do it
"there". Anyone that says retirement is boring isn't really retired.

I can't wait for retirement. I've got a lot I want to do...

Trust me on this - your SO or kids will find things for you to do
leaving zero, and I do mean zero, time for anything that YOU may want
to do. :)

I've been polishing my "ditch 'em without detection" skills in
preparation.

jps

Won't work. They always come back. And there are always more and more of
them. We now have the largest house we've ever owned. Mrs.E says it's
necessary "just in case". 90% of the time it's only two of us in a 8000 sq
ft house. I often feel like I live in a Sheridan. Of course, it's Mrs.E's
house. I just live here.

They still have to find me. Lately, I've been "accidently" leaving my
cell phone at home when I go to the boat.

As long as she left you with enough space for a workshop and media room,
I'd call it good.

The gated part gives me the willies.

jps