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OldWin

Yeah. The 400 was way ahead. I never had one as I'd gone over to 4 wheel drive utility wheelers by then. Nothing is faster through rough woods or terrain than a dirt bike. Nothing. My XR600R was a 4 stroke, but nonetheless crazy powerful and fast. The scariest 2 stroke I ever rode was an 87 KTM500EX...

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Hey! It does. I hadn't noticed as I was looking at the wheeler.
Man I don't want to be here. I think I'll quit and be a bum.

OldWin

Yup. They are good rigs. I had an 87 250X also. I had an 86 230 Suzuki Quad Sport, too. I think that was it for manual clutch 4 wheelers that I've owned.

OldWin

Awesome Walt! Looks like a grand time. Good for her!
I had a 96 300EX. I had a Supertrapp header, a Uni filter, and jetted out. It went really well.

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Yeah, that 95 was a good deal and I told my boy that. Beautiful rifle. Haha yeah. That code is still stored but it doesn't matter. It can be cleared with a code reader. That's how you can shut off the check engine light too. No biggie. These days, there are very few TJs on the road without that ligh...

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Man! Where did that week go? Hey! Got your sensor changed. Did you get your codes all cleared and try it? Hopefully your issue is solved. We went down to L.L.Bean today. Had to bring my boots down to get repaired. I took a cruise through the guns for a laugh. There were only 3 old Winchesters. There...

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Haha oh man! I work with guys like that too. Everywhere has em. Don't know how they live like that. Not that I'm any great shakes, but man, that's bad. I can't wait to get outta here. I'll probably starve to death, but I don't care. Least I won't be here. Most of the 15 guys that's ahead of me in se...

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Yeah this place runs like the government, so "doing a good job" means nothing. And working hard works against you. I've been running out the clock for 10 years now. I'm number 16 in the plant for seniority. A couple years ago, I got a copy of all my employee records. That way they can't go...

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I got a leg up by doing that term paper on Orwell my junior year in high school. It was an eye opener. I always try and observe things with an open mind. I may not always succeed, but I try. Plus, I've had a job where I could think. Maybe I should have paid work more attention, but I still do more a...

OldWin

Well said buddy.
That is exactly it. Been saying it for years.

OldWin

Hey! Two in a row. Thats weird. The wife and I went to Walmart today. As we were walking out, it suddenly struck me how little I'm out in public. I said as much to her. I was glad to get outta there. That place is a leper colony. As a bonus, there were two police cruisers with the lights going in th...

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Haha oh man I like that! The cement blocks would add a touch of class for sure.

Hey GK! That's awesome! It's nice to know you got some 1st class redneckery (hey, I just made that up) going on over there! You truly are one of us.

OldWin

Well if it couldn't be saved, you could just get a blue tarp and some scrap conduit.
Presto! Just as good as them fancy Walmart ones!

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I've had enough. Freakin 87 degrees today. No thanks.
Went out this morning and washed both bikes. I was soaked with sweat at 10am.
Supposed to be better tomorrow. Man I hope so. I ain't getting anything done. Too friggen hot.

OldWin

It was just an accident!

They're filming an Alec Baldwin movie down the street.

OldWin

Looks like a nice trip. Wish I was there. Instead, I'm back at work. It's gotta be 200 degrees in here. As if I didn't hate it enough......

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I've tried those loggers a couple times but I can't wear them. The high heel bothers my foot right where it slants down. I can't remember the model I wear, but they are insulated, with the regular heel height. They AIN'T CHEAP! Glad I ain't paying for the full boat. I keep 2 pair in service at a tim...

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Yup. Toasters have probably burned down more houses than any other appliance. With dryers a close second. It's 84 here. That's stupid hot. We drove to Bangor today and hit the Red Wing store for my annual pair of boots. I'm stacking them babies up before I retire. I got 3 more pair coming. I also go...

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Haha it's a Harley Davidson belt buckle from 2008. It's an oval shape and comfortable. I alternate sometimes between it and Colt and Winchester buckles. I have a pile of old buckles. Liked em ever since I was a kid. It was the biggest reason to go to the fair when it hit town. Used to cruise all the...

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Haha a .99 cent toaster? That'd be a big deal here.
Maybe a four slicer for $1.89?

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Yup. Like anything WW2 since Band of Brothers came out, prices have shot up out of sight. Those old M35s and 5 tons were cheap cause they surplused off a pile of them. Remember the cheap M1 carbines? Those days are over! Wow! There's a blast from the past. Who's that guy on the left? He's wearing on...

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During Korea they still used MBs and GPWs. There were tons left from the war. I call Korea the "surplus war", cause that's what we fought it with. Even the K-rations. They went to the M38 soon after. The M38 was the equivalent of the CJ3A. Quickest way to tell is it doesn't have a split wi...

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I've never driven a series 1 Rover, but would jump at the chance. I have however driven, and owned, a Willys. They are just awesome. There's just something about them. As long as you aren't in a hurry. Riding my bike out of town last night, I passes a military Willys MB on Madison Avenue. I had to s...

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Hey Six,
Old Rovers are just cool. I don't know as they were any better than a Jeep, but they are really neat. I just always liked the old ones.

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Awesome Walt! Glad you got out. Looks like a nice ride. Today I shifted gears and took the Jeep for a little ride. No wheeling, just some back dirt roads up through West Athens and South Solon. I've really been itching lately for an XR650L or a DRZ400S. I KNOW I don't need 3 bikes, but I have a soli...

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Haha! Me? Big words? At the factory, they sometimes put dielectric grease on some connectors (it's a light grease that conducts electricity and looks like Vaseline). Over time it can dissipate, or was never put on. Then, moisture, dirt, or corrosion can interrupt or add resistance to the connection....

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Yeah haha. There ain't a lot of cash money in Athens.

Your Jeep gets a lot of short trips, plus it's humid. Od check the connection and hit it with a little dielectric grease. Without a real high dollar analyzer, it's hard to say if it's actually bad.

OldWin

Well there! After supper I gassed it back up and rode another 53 miles. Rode up to Solon and took the River rd back through Madison and down to Norridgewalk. Then ripped it down rt201, crossed the bridge at Hinckley, and back up the East River rd and home. Now I'm sitting out in the driveway sipping...

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It's 87 again today. I just got home from a 250 mile ride with he Harley. Rode up rt.11 to Millinocket, cut across rt.157 to Mattawamkeag, then down rt.2 to Old Town, and back across to home. The ride up was nice, but started to get warm about Lincoln on the way back. Not too bad, but if you stopped...

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Hot here too. It's 87 here now and that's insane. I took a ride with the trail bike this morning before it got hot. Rode about 50 miles of easy trails. The highlight was a little fawn playing on the old track bed in front of me not a great pic, but I dug out my phone and snapped it while I was moving.

OldWin

Cool idea! Make sure you video it when you do!

OldWin

Haha no. No beers in bed. I stayed downstairs till the digs got off the bed. Then I came up and took their place. Yup. I try and tell my dad those parts store brands are all Chinese garbage. When it's something that matters, buy factory or a name you recognize. Spicer, Moog, etc. If you get caught, ...

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Yeah, I've lost my spot in bed cause the dogs are all huddled up. Almost 200lbs of dogs needing hugs while the 6lb poodle is just fine and dandy. Sounds about right. Oh boy! Clutch cylinder in a YJ! Fun! I broke a clutch cable in an old beater K car I used to drive to work back in 92. I drove it all...

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Yeah haha. The western part of the state is very mountainous, all the way up through. Foothills in the central part. The biggest mountain is Katahdin, but it's more towards the center. No, I don't worry about it. Mostly cause I keep my stuff up, but I guess I'm just used to it haha. I rode by the Ap...

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Don't procrastinate on the RIDING Walt!

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Haha there you go! That there's a hillbilly big ole time! It was too warm to play in the woods yesterday, so I cranked up the Harley and headed for the hills. I left here about 10am and all the way up through Kingfield and Carrabassett Valley through the twisties there was no traffic. Fantastic ridi...

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Chainsaw or not, it would be just as steep and rocky.

Hey, id lke to see Joe dropped off out there. Along with a bunch of his friends. Be the last we'd hear of them.

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There were signs of attempts down at the lower part. And of course, me being me, I looked at that as I was going up. I guess with the right rig.......possibly.....? Ive seen Jeeps do some incredible trails. I dont think mine would do it though. The trail is wide enough, especially for a TJ or older ...

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Thanks Walt! Yeah, it's a Billy goat on wheels. It loves to climb. Even with the stock tires. I can't imagine a big ole IRC knob on front and a 4 wheeler tire conversion on back with a 70 tooth rear sprocket. It'd be a tractor. It's so compact and light I can pick up on the bars, do a half snap on t...

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I hardly ever use bug spray. I hate that stuff worse than the bugs. I would have sat up in the tower out of the bugs and had my beer, but it was all sun up there. I hate the sun beating on me. Especially my bald head when I took my helmet off. :D But no kidding, that trail is insane. The pictures do...

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Haha it sure seemed it. It tasted some good sitting there on top of that mountain.

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Well......I still got it. I hauled the trail bike to camp this morning and figured I'd ride from there. There's an old fire tower back into Foss Mountain. I hadn't been there in 26 years and have wanted to go back. I wasn't sure the tower was still there. The trail up in there was bad 26 years ago. ...

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Haha yeah. Well, the good weather is done for the moment. Got up to sticky and nasty. At least it's supposed to be better soon. Man, I hate to go back in there tonight. When I left this morning I could have never set foot in that place again. Absolutely hate that place. What a waste of 36 years. Got...

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Haha oh man that's nasty! Poor little critters. That's worse than the storm. Ours don't like it either. Two big shepherds and all. Gracie will climb right up in my lap if I'm in my recliner. Guess I'm her "emotional support human".

OldWin

Good idea letting the critters drink. When it gets hot they need good water.
Yeah, it sucks its so far. Even so, you're always welcome buddy. It's nothing fancy, but I didn't want it to be. I wanted it so if I walk away and come back in 5 years, everything is ok and ready to go. No hassles.

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Haha ok. Starting Monday, I'm off for 2 weeks. I'll be waiting...... :D I really should go look that spot over though. Some water runs out when it's wet and goes through a culvert under the road about 20 yards from camp. Where it comes out is a little clearing behind the camp and I was going to tren...

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Not THAT big and strong! Lots of ledge and jeep sized rocks.

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Just a smug, DB. Just didn't like him or the way he spoke to my wife. No, it doesn't matter. I just won't interact with him again. Simple. Hey! That's really cool! I have a spot at camp I'd like to do that with. It's not far from the camp and would be handy to have. Downside is it's so rocky up there.

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Haha 49 years. Yeah, they dont make anything like they used to. Yeah, that kid of mine is a scary dude. We have our middle sons wedding this summer. My boy and oldest grandson is coming down for it. My DIL to be has a cousin we met at a funeral last summer. What a friggen DB this guy is. I was reall...

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I don't feel smaller. I'm not insecure in the least. I don't have to convince anyone of my opinions on any given subject to validate it. I don't come here to argue and get in a pizzing contest. Yup, im from Maine. Im pretty independent, and i can take care of myself. But i live where everyone is lik...

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